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51Talk Online Education Group reports developments for its global online English education platform and its NYSE American-listed ADSs. Company updates typically cover unaudited quarterly and annual results, gross billings and active-student metrics, Form 20-F annual reporting, share repurchase authorizations, and platform programs tied to live one-on-one lessons for children.
The company describes online and mobile platforms that connect learners with foreign teachers, use student and teacher feedback, and apply data analytics to personalize instruction.
The airline industry continues to suffer under COVID-19, leading flight attendants like Ann Pearl to seek alternative livelihoods. Pearl transitioned to an online English tutor with 51Talk, enabling her to balance family responsibilities while staying safe during the pandemic. She gained inspiration from a discussion with Pia Wurtzbach and has become a popular tutor. 51Talk has offered 30,000 jobs this year to support Filipinos affected by the pandemic, capitalizing on rising demand for online English teachers in China. The company emphasizes the potential earnings of up to PHP 200 per hour for dedicated tutors.
China Online Education Group (51Talk) reported its second quarter 2020 financial results, marking its third consecutive quarter of profitability. Non-GAAP net income reached RMB39.6 million, while GAAP net income stood at RMB32.8 million. The company maintained a strong gross margin exceeding 70% and achieved record gross billings of RMB676.4 million. Net revenue increased by 40% year-over-year, totaling RMB493.5 million. With a market share of 46% in the K-12 online English education sector, 51Talk continues to attract customers through its competitive pricing and high-quality teaching, primarily leveraging Filipino teachers.
China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) announced a share repurchase program, allowing the company to buy back up to US$20 million of its Class A ordinary shares through various means from September 8, 2020 to September 7, 2021. The repurchases will depend on market conditions and will be funded from existing cash reserves. The company's board will periodically review the program, potentially adjusting its terms and size.
China Online Education Group, known as 51Talk (NYSE:COE), reported a 40.0% increase in net revenues for Q2 2020, reaching RMB493.5 million (US$69.8 million). The company's GAAP net income stood at RMB32.8 million, compared to a loss of RMB33.2 million in Q2 2019. Gross margin improved to 70.9%, up from 69.5% year-over-year. Active students rose by 27.8% to 298,200. Despite challenges, the company remains optimistic, projecting Q3 revenues between RMB525 million to RMB532 million, reflecting continued growth in the online education market.
China Online Education Group (NYSE: COE) will release its second quarter 2020 unaudited financial results on September 8, 2020, prior to U.S. market opening. Following the results, an earnings conference call will take place at 8:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. The company aims to enhance accessibility to quality education in China through its online platform, connecting students with qualified foreign teachers for interactive English lessons. The call can be accessed via various toll numbers and will also be available as a live and archived webcast on the company’s investor relations website.