Bright Scholar Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Rhea-AI Summary
Bright Scholar Education (NYSE: BEDU) reported its Q2 FY2025 financial results, showing mixed performance. Total revenue decreased 9.7% YoY to GBP43.8 million, while net income from continuing operations surged 223.6% to GBP3.2 million.
Key segment performance:
- Schools revenue declined 2.9% to GBP26.6 million
- Overseas Study Counselling revenue grew 6.2% to GBP11.9 million
- Others segment revenue fell 45.9% to GBP5.3 million
The company maintained stable total enrollment at 2,669 students and achieved a 14.2% YoY improvement in revenue per enrollment at U.S. schools. Operating income increased 7.2% to GBP2.3 million, with operating margin improving to 5.3%. SG&A expenses decreased by 13.7% due to improved operational efficiency.
Positive
- Net income from continuing operations surged 223.6% YoY to GBP3.2 million
- Operating income increased 7.2% with improved margin of 5.3%
- Overseas Study Counselling revenue grew 6.2% to GBP11.9 million
- 14.2% YoY improvement in revenue per enrollment at U.S. schools
- SG&A expenses decreased by 13.7% due to improved operational efficiency
Negative
- Total revenue declined 9.7% YoY to GBP43.8 million
- Schools revenue decreased 2.9% to GBP26.6 million
- Others segment revenue dropped significantly by 45.9%
- Cash position decreased from GBP54.3M to GBP46.3M since August 2024
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Net income from continuing operations increased
Management to hold a conference call today at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time
SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenue from continuing operations was
GBP43.8 million , compared toGBP48.5 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.- Revenue from Schools was
GBP26.6 million , compared toGBP27.3 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. - Revenue from Overseas Study Counselling increased by
6.2% toGBP11 .9 million from GBP11.2 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
- Revenue from Schools was
- Operating income from continuing operations was
GBP2.3 million , representing a7.2% increase from the same quarter last fiscal year. Adjusted operating income from continuing operations[1] increased by8.1% toGBP2.7 million fromGBP2.5 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. - Net income from continuing operations increased by
223.6% toGBP3.2 million fromGBP1.0 million for the same quarter last fiscal year. Adjusted net income[2] grew by179.5% toGBP3.5 million fromGBP1.3 million for the same quarter last fiscal year.
Revenue from continuing operations by Segment[3]
(GBP in millions except for
| For the second quarter February 28/29, | YoY % Change | % of total | |
2025 | 2024 | |||
Schools[4] | 26.6 | 27.3 | -2.9 % | 60.6 % |
Overseas Study Counselling[5] | 11.9 | 11.2 | 6.2 % | 27.1 % |
Others[6] | 5.3 | 10.0 | -45.9 % | 12.3 % |
Total | 43.8 | 48.5 | -9.7 % | 100.0 % |
[1]. Adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as operating income/(loss) from continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets. |
[2]. Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. |
[3]. Effective from the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company has updated its segment reporting to better reflect its strategic priorities. The Company now reports three segments: Schools, Overseas Study Counselling, and Others. Accordingly, segment revenue from continuing operations for the second quarter ended February 29, 2024 has been revised to conform to the presentation used for the second quarter ended February 28, 2025. |
[4]. Schools business refers to the previous Overseas Schools segment. |
[5]. Overseas Study Counselling business is part of the previous Complementary Education Services segment. |
[6]. Others include the previous Domestic Kindergartens & K-12 Operation Services and Complementary Education Services segments (excluding Overseas Study Counselling). |
For more information on these adjusted financial measures, please see the section captioned "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the tables captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this release. |
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
Mr. Robert Niu, Chief Executive Officer of Bright Scholar, commented, "During the second fiscal quarter, we achieved steady progress in executing our "dual-engine" strategy by advancing both global expansion and student recruitment. These efforts have strengthened the resilience of our Schools business amidst external headwinds while creating a foundation for continued success. Operationally, we maintained stable total enrollment year-over-year at 2,669 students as of March 31, 2025. Notably, we also achieved a strong
Ms. Cindy Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Bright Scholar, added, "We are pleased to report healthy financial results in the second fiscal quarter, reflecting improved operating efficiency and profitability. Our total revenue remained relatively stable year-over-year at
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SECOND FISCAL QUARTER ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Revenue from Continuing Operations
Revenue was
Schools: Revenue was
Overseas Study Counselling: Revenue was
Others: Revenue was
Cost of Revenue from Continuing Operations
Cost of revenue was
Gross Profit, Gross Margin and Adjusted Gross Profit from Continuing Operations[7]
Gross profit was
Adjusted gross profit from continuing operations was
Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses from Continuing Operations
Total SG&A expenses were
Operating Income, Operating Margin and Adjusted Operating Income from Continuing Operations
Operating income was
Adjusted operating income from continuing operations increased by
Net Income and Adjusted Net Income
Net income was
Adjusted net income increased by
Adjusted EBITDA[8]
Adjusted EBITDA was
Net income per Ordinary Share/ADS and Adjusted Net Earnings per Ordinary Share[9]/ADS[10]
Basic and diluted net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders from continuing operations were
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ordinary share attributable to ordinary shareholders were
Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ADS holders from continuing operations were
Adjusted basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to ADS holders were
Cash and Working Capital
As of February 28, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of
[7]. Adjusted gross profit from continuing operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as gross profit from continuing operations, excluding amortization of intangible assets. |
[8]. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income/(loss) excluding interest income/(expense), net, income tax expense/(benefit), depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, and income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax. |
[9]. Adjusted basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares. |
[10]. Adjusted basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per American Depositary Share ("ADS") is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as adjusted net income/(loss) attributable to ADS shareholders divided by the weighted average number of basic and diluted ADSs. |
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 7:00 a.m.
Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:
Mainland
Hong Kong: 800-905945
United States: 1-888-346-8982
International: 1-412-902-4272
Participants should dial in at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for "Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited."
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.brightscholar.com/.
A replay of the conference call will be accessible after the conclusion of the live call until May 5, 2025, by dialing the following telephone numbers:
United States Toll Free: 1-877-344-7529
International: 1-412-317-0088
Replay Passcode: 2410484
CONVENIENCE TRANSLATION
The Company's reporting currency is GBP. However, periodic reports made to shareholders will include current period amounts translated into
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating our business, we consider and use certain non-GAAP measures, including primarily adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders basic and diluted as supplemental measures to review and assess our operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with
We incur amortization expense of intangible assets related to various acquisitions that have been made in recent years. These intangible assets are valued at the time of acquisition and are then amortized over a period of several years after the acquisition. We believe that exclusion of these expenses allows greater comparability of operating results that are consistent over time for the Company's newly-acquired and long-held business, as the related intangibles do not have a significant connection to the growth of the business. Therefore, we provide exclusion of amortization of intangible assets to define adjusted gross profit from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net income/(loss), and adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders, basic and diluted. In addition, the strategic move to dispose of the non-core businesses is viewed as discontinued operations, which is a non-recurring item. The exclusion facilitates comparisons of our operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Therefore, we provide exclusion of income/(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, to define adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders, basic and diluted.
We present the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. Such non-GAAP measures include adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income/(loss), adjusted gross profit/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted operating income/(loss) from continuing operations, adjusted net earnings/(loss) per share attributable to ordinary shareholders/ADS holders basic and diluted. Non-GAAP financial measures enable our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of non-cash charges, including depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expenses, and without considering the impact of non-operating items such as interest income/(expense), net; income tax expense/benefit; share-based compensation expenses; amortization of intangible assets, tax effect of amortization of intangible assets, and without considering the impact of non-recurring item, i.e. income/(loss) from discontinued operations. We also believe that the use of these non-GAAP measures facilitates investors' assessment of our operating performance.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
About Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
Bright Scholar is a premier global education service Group. The Company primarily provides quality international education to global students and equips them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education.
For more information, please visit: https://ir.brightscholar.com/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the
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BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | |||||||
As of | |||||||
August 31, | February 28, | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | ||||||
GBP | GBP | USD | |||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 52,991 | 45,812 | 57,682 | ||||
Restricted cash | 1,307 | 435 | 548 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 2,018 | 2,523 | 3,177 | ||||
Amounts due from related parties, net | 1,548 | 1,520 | 1,914 | ||||
Other receivables, deposits and other | 13,303 | 9,267 | 11,668 | ||||
Inventories | 125 | 796 | 1,003 | ||||
Total current assets | 71,292 | 60,353 | 75,992 | ||||
Restricted cash - non-current | 27 | 27 | 34 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 37,522 | 35,430 | 44,610 | ||||
Intangible assets, net | 5,327 | 5,166 | 6,505 | ||||
Goodwill, net | 56,634 | 57,058 | 71,842 | ||||
Long-term investments, net | 2,623 | 2,654 | 3,342 | ||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 206 | 138 | 174 | ||||
Other non-current assets, net | 1,013 | 1,093 | 1,376 | ||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets – | 152,451 | 149,465 | 188,191 | ||||
Total non-current assets | 255,803 | 251,031 | 316,074 | ||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 327,095 | 311,384 | 392,066 | ||||
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-CONTINUED | |||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | |||||||
As of | |||||||
August 31, | February 28, | ||||||
2024 | 2025 | ||||||
GBP | GBP | USD | |||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||
Accounts payable | 9,864 | 10,180 | 12,818 | ||||
Contract liabilities - current | 47,872 | 32,426 | 40,828 | ||||
Accrued expenses and other current | 20,538 | 22,632 | 28,496 | ||||
Amounts due to related parties | 8,417 | 4,441 | 5,592 | ||||
Income tax payable | 8,483 | 5,979 | 7,528 | ||||
Refund liabilities - current | 1,060 | 937 | 1,180 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities - current | 11,420 | 11,806 | 14,865 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 107,654 | 88,401 | 111,307 | ||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 3,348 | 2,323 | 2,925 | ||||
Operating lease liabilities – non- | 150,901 | 148,137 | 186,519 | ||||
Non-current contract liabilities | 93 | 100 | 126 | ||||
Total non-current liabilities | 154,342 | 150,560 | 189,570 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 261,996 | 238,961 | 300,877 | ||||
EQUITY | |||||||
Share capital | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 220,901 | 221,515 | 278,910 | ||||
Statutory reserves | 2,073 | 3,172 | 3,994 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive | (3,777) | (3,480) | (4,381) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (165,693) | (159,851) | (201,268) | ||||
Shareholders' equity | 53,505 | 61,357 | 77,256 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | 11,594 | 11,066 | 13,933 | ||||
TOTAL EQUITY | 65,099 | 72,423 | 91,189 | ||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | 327,095 | 311,384 | 392,066 | ||||
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per-share data) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended February 29/28 | Six Months Ended February 29/28 | ||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||
GBP | GBP | USD | GBP | GBP | USD | ||||||
Revenue | 48,528 | 43,843 | 55,203 | 101,834 | 88,575 | 111,525 | |||||
Cost of revenue | (33,573) | (30,680) | (38,629) | (69,016) | (62,369) | (78,529) | |||||
Gross profit | 14,955 | 13,163 | 16,574 | 32,818 | 26,206 | 32,996 | |||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (12,954) | (11,185) | (14,083) | (25,513) | (19,595) | (24,672) | |||||
Other operating income | 186 | 367 | 462 | 1,169 | 505 | 636 | |||||
Operating income | 2,187 | 2,345 | 2,953 | 8,474 | 7,116 | 8,960 | |||||
Interest (expense)/income, net | (288) | 229 | 288 | (194) | 288 | 363 | |||||
Investment (loss)/income | (49) | 7 | 9 | 66 | 9 | 11 | |||||
Other expenses | (181) | (590) | (743) | (246) | (596) | (750) | |||||
Income before income taxes and share of equity | 1,669 | 1,991 | 2,507 | 8,100 | 6,817 | 8,584 | |||||
Income tax (expense)/ benefit | (668) | 1,229 | 1,547 | (2,117) | 415 | 523 | |||||
Share of equity in (loss)/ income of unconsolidated | (6) | - | - | 14 | - | - | |||||
Net income from continuing operations | 995 | 3,220 | 4,054 | 5,997 | 7,232 | 9,107 | |||||
(Loss)/income from discontinued operations, net | (714) | - | - | 885 | - | - | |||||
Net income | 281 | 3,220 | 4,054 | 6,882 | 7,232 | 9,107 | |||||
Net (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | (37) | 16 | 20 | 275 | 291 | 366 | |||||
Discontinued operations | 27 | - | - | 218 | - | - | |||||
Net (loss)/income attributable to ordinary | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | 1,032 | 3,204 | 4,034 | 5,722 | 6,941 | 8,741 | |||||
Discontinued operations | (741) | - | - | 667 | - | - | |||||
Net (loss)/income per share attributable to | |||||||||||
ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||
—Basic and diluted | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.07 | |||||
Discontinued operations | (0.01) | - | - | 0.01 | - | - | |||||
Weighted average shares used in | |||||||||||
calculating net (loss)/income per ordinary share: | |||||||||||
—Basic | |||||||||||
Continuing operations and discontinued operations | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | |||||
—Diluted | |||||||||||
Continuing operations and discontinued operations | 118,669,795 | 119,320,269 | 119,320,269 | 118,669,795 | 118,862,781 | 118,862,781 | |||||
Net (loss)/income per ADS | |||||||||||
—Basic and diluted | |||||||||||
Continuing operations | 0.03 | 0.11 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.23 | 0.29 | |||||
Discontinued operations | (0.02) | - | - | 0.02 | - | - | |||||
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended February 29/28 | Six Months Ended February 29/28 | ||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||
GBP | GBP | USD | GBP | GBP | USD | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (5,683) | (1,529) | (1,925) | (8,010) | (7,204) | (9,071) | |||||
Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities | 4,080 | (340) | (428) | 2,115 | 3,221 | 4,055 | |||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (1,223) | - | - | (1,433) | (4,442) | (5,593) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash | (349) | 637 | 802 | 278 | 374 | 471 | |||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents, | (3,175) | (1,232) | (1,551) | (7,050) | (8,051) | (10,138) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 57,822 | 47,506 | 59,815 | 61,697 | 54,325 | 68,401 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash | 54,647 | 46,274 | 58,264 | 54,647 | 46,274 | 58,264 | |||||
BRIGHT SCHOLAR EDUCATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | |||||||||||
Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results | |||||||||||
(Amounts in thousands, except for shares and per-share data) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended February 29/28 | Six Months Ended February 29/28 | ||||||||||
2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||
GBP | GBP | USD | GBP | GBP | USD | ||||||
Gross profit from continuing operations | 14,955 | 13,163 | 16,574 | 32,818 | 26,206 | 32,996 | |||||
Add: Amortization of intangible assets | 115 | 70 | 88 | 231 | 183 | 230 | |||||
Adjusted gross profit from continuing | 15,070 | 13,233 | 16,662 | 33,049 | 26,389 | 33,226 | |||||
Operating income from continuing operations | 2,187 | 2,345 | 2,953 | 8,474 | 7,116 | 8,960 | |||||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 181 | 269 | 339 | 181 | 614 | 773 | |||||
Add: Amortization of intangible assets | 115 | 70 | 88 | 231 | 183 | 230 | |||||
Adjusted operating income from continuing | 2,483 | 2,684 | 3,380 | 8,886 | 7,913 | 9,963 | |||||
Net income | 281 | 3,220 | 4,054 | 6,882 | 7,232 | 9,107 | |||||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 181 | 269 | 339 | 181 | 614 | 773 | |||||
Add: Amortization of intangible assets | 115 | 70 | 88 | 231 | 183 | 230 | |||||
Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible | (23) | (15) | (19) | (46) | (38) | (48) | |||||
Less: Loss/(income) from discontinued | (714) | - | - | 885 | - | - | |||||
Adjusted net income | 1,268 | 3,544 | 4,462 | 6,363 | 7,991 | 10,062 | |||||
Net income attributable to ordinary | 291 | 3,204 | 4,034 | 6,389 | 6,941 | 8,741 | |||||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 181 | 269 | 339 | 181 | 614 | 773 | |||||
Add: Amortization of intangible assets | 87 | 56 | 71 | 175 | 142 | 178 | |||||
Add: Tax effect of amortization of intangible | (18) | (12) | (15) | (36) | (30) | (38) | |||||
Less: Loss/(income) from discontinued | (741) | - | - | 667 | - | - | |||||
Adjusted net income attributable to ordinary | 1,282 | 3,517 | 4,429 | 6,042 | 7,667 | 9,654 | |||||
Net income | 281 | 3,220 | 4,054 | 6,882 | 7,232 | 9,107 | |||||
Add: Interest expense/(income), net | 288 | (229) | (288) | 194 | (288) | (363) | |||||
Add: Income tax expense/(benefit) | 668 | (1,229) | (1,547) | 2,117 | (415) | (523) | |||||
Add: Depreciation and amortization | 1,457 | 1,094 | 1,377 | 2,736 | 2,360 | 2,971 | |||||
Add: Share-based compensation expenses | 181 | 269 | 339 | 181 | 614 | 773 | |||||
Less: Loss/(income) from discontinued | (714) | - | - | 885 | - | - | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 3,589 | 3,125 | 3,935 | 11,225 | 9,503 | 11,965 | |||||
Weighted average shares used | |||||||||||
in calculating adjusted net (loss)/income per | |||||||||||
—Basic | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | 118,669,795 | |||||
—Diluted | 118,669,795 | 119,320,269 | 119,320,269 | 118,669,795 | 118,862,781 | 118,862,781 | |||||
Adjusted net income per share attributable | |||||||||||
to ordinary shareholders | |||||||||||
—Basic and Diluted | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||
Adjusted net income per ADS | |||||||||||
—Basic and Diluted | 0.04 | 0.12 | 0.15 | 0.20 | 0.26 | 0.32 | |||||
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