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New Oriental Announces Results for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter and the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2024
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BEIJING, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the “Company” or “New Oriental”) (NYSE: EDU/ 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.
Financial Highlights for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2024
Total net revenues increased by 32.1% year over year to US$1,136.7 million for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024.Operating income decreased by 78.1% year over year to US$10.5 million for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024.Net income attributable to New Oriental decreased by 6.9% year over year to US$27.0 million for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024.
Key Financial Results
(in thousands US$, except per ADS(1) data)
4Q FY2024
4Q FY2023
% of change
Net revenues
1,136,679
860,571
32.1 %
Operating income
10,527
48,054
-78.1 %
Non-GAAP operating income (2)(3)
36,324
78,592
-53.8 %
Net income attributable to New Oriental
26,972
28,959
-6.9 %
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental (2)(3)
36,931
62,091
-40.5 %
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – basic
0.16
0.18
-6.9 %
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – diluted
0.16
0.17
-5.8 %
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – basic (2)(3)(4)
0.22
0.38
-40.5 %
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – diluted (2)(3)(4)
0.22
0.37
-40.5 %
(in thousands US$, except per ADS(1) data)
FY2024
FY2023
% of change
Net revenues
4,313,586
2,997,760
43.9 %
Operating income
350,425
190,046
84.4 %
Non-GAAP operating income (2)(3)
472,883
279,834
69.0 %
Net income attributable to New Oriental
309,591
177,341
74.6 %
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental (2)(3)
381,123
258,909
47.2 %
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – basic
1.87
1.06
77.2 %
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – diluted
1.85
1.03
79.3 %
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – basic (2)(3)(4)
2.30
1.54
49.4 %
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental – diluted (2)(3)(4)
2.27
1.51
50.0 %
(1) Each ADS represents ten common shares. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on
NYSE.
(2) GAAP represents Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America.
(3) New Oriental provides net income attributable to New Oriental, operating income and net income per ADS
attributable to New Oriental on a non-GAAP basis that excludes share-based compensation expenses and gain
(loss) from fair value change of investments to provide supplemental information regarding its operating
performance. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section captioned “About
Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the tables captioned “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most
Comparable GAAP Measures” set forth at the end of this release.
(4) The Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental is computed using Non-GAAP net income
attributable to New Oriental and the same number of shares and ADSs used in GAAP basic and diluted EPS
calculation.
Operating Highlights for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2024
The total number of schools and learning centers was 1,025 as of May 31, 2024, an increase of 114 and 277 compared to 911 as of February 29, 2024 and 748 as of May 31, 2023, respectively. The total number of schools was 81 as of May 31, 2024.
Michael Yu, New Oriental’s Executive Chairman, commented, “We are pleased to conclude the final quarter of fiscal year 2024 with a healthy top line growth of 32.1%. Our overseas test preparation and overseas study consulting businesses increased by approximately 17.7% and 17.3% year over year, respectively. In addition, the domestic test preparation business targeting adults and university students recorded a growth of approximately 16.4% year over year. Furthermore, our new educational business initiatives have all sustained strong momentum in this fiscal quarter, with a 50.3% revenue growth year over year. Among these new educational business initiatives, our non-academic tutoring courses were offered in around 60 cities, attracting approximately 875,000 student enrollments in this fiscal quarter. Simultaneously, our intelligent learning system and devices were adopted in around 60 cities, with approximately 188,000 active paid users in this fiscal quarter. On top of the strong growth, it is also encouraging to see the continuous improvement in customer retention rate. We will keep on our effort in enhancing quality of our product offerings and services. We firmly believe in the bright future of these new business initiatives and our strength in capturing the new market opportunity.”
Chenggang Zhou, New Oriental’s Chief Executive Officer, added, “During this fiscal quarter, we accelerated our capacity expansion in some existing cities with greater growth potential and higher facility utilization, thereby increasing profitability. As of the end of this fiscal year, the total number of schools and learning centers increased to 1,025. As our key educational businesses delivered sustainable growth, we continued to allocate resources to our online-merge-offline teaching system and apply new technologies to enhance the quality of our educational and product offerings. Upholding the customer-centric strategy, East Buy Holding Limited (“East Buy”) consistently provides customers with healthy, delicious, and cost-effective products. Since the launch of its first private label product in April 2022, East Buy has developed and launched over 400 SKUs within just two years, expanding its product line from agriculture, food and beverage products to a variety of product categories, among which some of its hot-selling products have achieved excellent performance in the market with strong competitiveness.”
Stephen Zhihui Yang, New Oriental’s Executive President and Chief Financial Officer, commented, “Our GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 0.9% and Non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 3.2%. Our investment in accelerated capacity expansion and newly-integrated tourism-related business, as well as additional incentives to management and staff have led to the short-term impact on our operating margin in this quarter. We anticipate the pressure on margins for educational businesses will reduce in the next fiscal year as we continue to improve the utilization of facilities and operating efficiency. We will stick to our commitment on creating sustainable value for our customers and shareholders in the long term.”
Recent Development
On November 21, 2023, as part of the Company’s business line reorganization, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary and variable interest entity (the “New Oriental Group Entities”) entered into an agreement with East Buy and its subsidiaries and variable interest entity, pursuant to which the New Oriental Group Entities agreed to acquire East Buy’s online education business at an aggregate consideration of RMB1.5 billion. The consideration was agreed by the parties after arm’s length negotiations, with reference to an independent valuation. The acquisition was completed in this fiscal quarter. Upon completion, the online education business was deconsolidated from East Buy’s consolidated financial statements and is now recorded by the Company under educational services.
Share Repurchase
The Company’s board of directors approved a share repurchase program in July 2022, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to US$400 million of the Company’s ADSs or common shares through the next twelve months. The Company’s board of directors further approved to extend the effective time of the share repurchase program to May 31, 2025. As of July 30, 2024, the Company repurchased an aggregate of approximately 7.3 million ADSs for approximately US$296.1 million from the open market.
Financial Results for the Fourth Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2024
Net Revenues
For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024, New Oriental reported net revenues of US$1,136.7 million, representing a 32.1% increase year over year. The growth was mainly driven by the increase in net revenues from our educational new business initiatives and East Buy private label products and livestreaming e-commerce business.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the quarter were US$1,126.2 million, representing a 38.6% increase year over year. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses for the quarter, which exclude share-based compensation expenses, were US$1,100.4 million, representing a 40.7% increase year over year. The increase was primarily due to the cost and expenses related to the substantial growth in East Buy private label products and livestreaming e-commerce business and accelerated capacity expansion for educational businesses.
Cost of revenues increased by 38.5% year over year to US$542.4 million.Selling and marketing expenses increased by 40.9% year over year to US$208.2 million.General and administrative expenses for the quarter increased by 37.5% year over year to US$375.5 million. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which exclude share-based compensation expenses, were US$355.2 million, representing a 42.3% increase year over year.
Total share-based compensation expenses, which were allocated to related operating costs and expenses, decreased by 15.5% to US$25.8 million in the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024.
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Operating income was US$10.5 million, representing a 78.1% decrease year over year. Non-GAAP income from operations for the quarter was US$36.3 million, representing a 53.8% decrease year over year.
Operating margin for the quarter was 0.9%, compared to 5.6% in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Non-GAAP operating margin, which excludes share-based compensation expenses, for the quarter was 3.2%, compared to 9.1% in the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Net Income and Net Income per ADS
Net income attributable to New Oriental for the quarter was US$27.0 million, representing a 6.9% decrease year over year. Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental were US$0.16 and US$0.16, respectively.
Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income per ADS
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental for the quarter was US$36.9 million, representing a 40.5% decrease year over year. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental were US$0.22 and US$0.22, respectively.
Cash Flow
Net operating cash inflow for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2024 was approximately US$376.8 million and capital expenditures for the quarter were US$27.4 million.
Balance Sheet
As of May 31, 2024, New Oriental had cash and cash equivalents of US$1,389.4 million. In addition, the Company had US$1,489.4 million in term deposits and US$2,065.6 million in short-term investment.
New Oriental’s deferred revenue, which represents cash collected upfront from customers and related revenue that will be recognized as the services or goods are delivered, at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was US$1,780.1 million, an increase of 33.1% as compared to US$1,337.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended May 31, 2024
For the fiscal year 2024 ended May 31, 2024, New Oriental reported net revenues of $4,313.6 million, representing a 43.9% increase year over year.
Operating income from operations for the fiscal year 2024 was US$350.4 million, representing a 84.4% increase year over year. Non-GAAP operating income for the fiscal year 2024 was US$472.9 million, representing a 69.0% increase year over year.
Operating margin for the fiscal year 2024 was 8.1%, compared to 6.3% for the prior fiscal year. Non-GAAP operating margin, which excludes share-based compensation expenses for the fiscal year 2024, was 11.0%, compared to 9.3% for the prior fiscal year.
Net income attributable to New Oriental for the fiscal year 2024 was US$309.6 million, representing a 74.6% increase year over year. Basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental for the fiscal year 2024 amounted to US$1.87 and US$1.85, respectively.
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental for the fiscal year 2024 was US$381.1 million, representing a 47.2% increase year over year. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental for the fiscal year 2024 amounted to US$2.30 and US$2.27, respectively.
Outlook for the First Quarter of the Fiscal Year 2025
New Oriental expects total net revenues, excluding revenues generated from East Buy private label products and livestreaming business, in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (June 1, 2024 to August 31, 2024) to be in the range of US$1,254.7 million to US$1,283.5 million, representing year over year increase in the range of 31% to 34%.
This forecast reflects New Oriental’s current and preliminary view, which is subject to change.
Conference Call Information
New Oriental’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8 AM on July 31, 2024, U.S. Eastern Time (8 PM on July 31, 2024, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).
Please register in advance of the conference, using the link provided below. Upon registering, you will be provided with participant dial-in numbers, and unique personal PIN.
Conference call registration link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIc2dde5e6a20144cfb19927a1c9cff6d0. It will automatically direct you to the registration page of “New Oriental FY2024 Q4 Earnings Conference Call” where you may fill in your details for RSVP.
In the 10 minutes prior to the call start time, you may use the conference access information (including dial in number(s) and personal PIN) provided in the confirmation email received at the point of registering.
Joining the conference call via a live webcast:
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at http://investor.neworiental.org.
Listening to the conference call replay:
A replay of the conference call may be accessed via the webcast on-demand by registering at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/o6s9tzw6/ first. The replay will be available until July 31, 2025.
About New Oriental
New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental’s program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, private label products and livestreaming e-commerce and other services, overseas study consulting services, and educational materials and distribution. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental’s ADSs, each of which represents ten common shares, are listed and traded on the NYSE. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.
For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, quotations from management in this announcement, as well as New Oriental’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. New Oriental may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about New Oriental’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: our ability to effectively and efficiently manage changes of our existing business and new business; our ability to execute our business strategies; uncertainties in relation to the interpretation and implementation of or proposed changes to, the PRC laws, regulations and policies regarding the private education industry; our ability to attract students without a significant increase in course fees; our ability to maintain and enhance our “New Oriental” brand; our ability to maintain consistent teaching quality throughout our school network, or service quality throughout our brand; our ability to achieve the benefits we expect from recent and future acquisitions; the outcome of ongoing, or any future, litigation or arbitration, including those relating to copyright and other intellectual property rights; competition in the private education sector and livestreaming e-commerce business in China; the continuing efforts of our senior management team and other key personnel, health epidemics and other outbreaks in China; and general economic conditions in China. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in our annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. New Oriental does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and New Oriental undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement New Oriental’s consolidated financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, New Oriental uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: net income excluding share-based compensation expenses and gain (loss) from fair value change of investments, operating income excluding share-based compensation expenses, operating cost and expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, operating margin excluding share-based compensation expenses, and basic and diluted net income per ADS and per share excluding share-based compensation expenses and gain (loss) from fair value change of investments. 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 GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.
New Oriental believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based compensation expenses and gain (loss) from fair value change of investments that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. New Oriental believes that both management and investors benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing its performance and when planning and forecasting future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management’s internal comparisons to New Oriental’s historical performance and liquidity. New Oriental believes these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors in allowing for greater transparency with respect to supplemental information used by management in its financial and operational decision making. A limitation of using these non-GAAP measures is that they exclude share-based compensation charge and gain (loss) from fair value change of investments that has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from each non-GAAP measure. The accompanying tables have more details on the reconciliations between GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to non-GAAP financial measures.
Contacts
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Ms. Rita Fong Ms. Sisi Zhao
FTI Consulting New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.
Tel: +852 3768 4548 Tel: +86-10-6260-5568
Email: rita.fong@fticonsulting.com Email: zhaosisi@xdf.cn
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
As of May 31
As of May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
USD
USD
ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
1,389,359
1,662,982
Restricted cash, current
177,411
110,892
Term deposits, current
1,320,167
855,784
Short-term investments
2,065,579
1,477,843
Accounts receivable, net
29,689
33,074
Inventory, net
92,806
52,689
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net
309,464
211,240
Amounts due from related parties, current
4,403
9,383
Total current assets
5,388,878
4,413,887
Restricted cash, non-current
22,334
31,553
Term deposits, non-current
169,203
462,734
Property and equipment, net
507,981
359,760
Land use rights, net
4,450
3,321
Amounts due from related parties, non-current
7,273
1,735
Long-term deposits
38,161
26,492
Intangible assets, net
18,672
25,179
Goodwill, net
103,958
105,514
Long-term investments, net
355,812
399,585
Deferred tax assets, net
72,727
55,933
Right-of-use assets
653,905
439,535
Other non-current assets
188,319
67,230
Total assets
7,531,673
6,392,458
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
105,681
69,764
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
774,805
569,437
Income taxes payable
139,822
118,049
Amounts due to related parties
551
346
Deferred revenue
1,780,063
1,337,630
Operating lease liability, current
199,933
155,752
Total current liabilities
3,000,855
2,250,978
Deferred tax liabilities
19,407
23,849
Unsecured senior notes
14,403
14,653
Operating lease liabilities, non-current
447,994
288,190
Total long-term liabilities
481,804
326,692
Total liabilities
3,482,659
2,577,670
Equity
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. shareholders’ equity
3,775,934
3,604,348
Non-controlling interests
273,080
210,440
Total equity
4,049,014
3,814,788
Total liabilities and equity
7,531,673
6,392,458
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except for per share and per ADS amounts)
For the Three Months Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Net revenues
1,136,679
860,571
Operating cost and expenses (note 1)
Cost of revenues
542,398
391,615
Selling and marketing
208,241
147,793
General and administrative
375,513
273,109
Total operating cost and expenses
1,126,152
812,517
Operating income
10,527
48,054
Gain/(Loss) from fair value change of investments
10,412
(7,565)
Other income, net
35,820
31,349
Provision for income taxes
(5,531)
(19,442)
Loss from equity method investments
(22,606)
(12,480)
Net income
28,622
39,916
Add: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(1,650)
(10,957)
Net income attributable to New Oriental Education &
Technology Group Inc.’s shareholders
26,972
28,959
Net income per share attributable to New Oriental-Basic
(note 2)
0.02
0.02
Net income per share attributable to New Oriental-Diluted
(note 2)
0.02
0.02
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-Basic
(note 2)
0.16
0.18
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-Diluted
(note 2)
0.16
0.17
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands except for per share and per ADS amounts)
For the Three Months Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
General and administrative expenses
375,513
273,109
Less: Share-based compensation expenses in
general and administrative expenses
20,332
23,587
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses
355,181
249,522
Total operating cost and expenses
1,126,152
812,517
Less: Share-based compensation expenses
25,797
30,538
Non-GAAP operating cost and expenses
1,100,355
781,979
Operating income
10,527
48,054
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
25,797
30,538
Non-GAAP operating income
36,324
78,592
Operating margin
0.9 %
5.6 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
3.2 %
9.1 %
Net income attributable to New Oriental
26,972
28,959
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
20,371
25,567
Less: Gain/(Loss) from fair value change of
investments
10,412
(7,565)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental
36,931
62,091
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-
Basic (note 2)
0.16
0.18
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-
Diluted (note 2)
0.16
0.17
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New
Oriental – Basic (note 2)
0.22
0.38
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New
Oriental – Diluted (note 2)
0.22
0.37
Weighted average shares used in calculating basic
net income per ADS (note 2)
1,653,165,343
1,653,059,954
Weighted average shares used in calculating
diluted net income per ADS (note 2)
1,671,292,756
1,668,721,317
Non-GAAP net income per share – basic
0.02
0.04
Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted
0.02
0.04
Notes:
Note 1: Share-based compensation expenses (in thousands) are included in the operating cost and expenses as follows:
For the Three Months Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Cost of revenues
990
2,743
Selling and marketing
4,475
4,208
General and administrative
20,332
23,587
Total
25,797
30,538
Note 2: Each ADS represents ten common shares.
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
For the Three Months Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Net cash provided by operating activities
376,835
421,609
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
(864,010)
64,939
Net cash used in financing activities
(109,230)
(76,522)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(3,565)
(35,600)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(599,970)
374,426
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of
period
2,189,074
1,431,001
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of
period
1,589,104
1,805,427
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands except for per share and per ADS amounts)
For the Year Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Net revenues
4,313,586
2,997,760
Operating cost and expenses (note 1):
Cost of revenues
2,050,960
1,409,438
Selling and marketing
660,586
444,693
General and administrative
1,251,615
953,583
Total operating cost and expenses
3,963,161
2,807,714
Operating income
350,425
190,046
Gain/(Loss) from fair value change of investments
19,025
(860)
Other income, net
124,391
119,345
Provision for income taxes
(109,690)
(66,066)
Loss from equity method investments
(58,933)
(7,102)
Net income
325,218
235,363
Add: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(15,627)
(58,022)
Net income attributable to New Oriental Education &
Technology Group Inc.’s shareholders
309,591
177,341
Net income per share attributable to New Oriental-Basic
(note 2)
0.19
0.11
Net income per share attributable to New Oriental-
Diluted (note 2)
0.18
0.10
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-Basic
(note 2)
1.87
1.06
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-
Diluted (note 2)
1.85
1.03
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands except for per share and per ADS amounts)
For the Year Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
General and administrative expenses
1,251,615
953,583
Less: Share-based compensation expenses in general
and administrative expenses
76,439
81,289
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses
1,175,176
872,294
Total operating cost and expenses
3,963,161
2,807,714
Less: Share-based compensation expenses
122,458
89,788
Non-GAAP operating cost and expenses
3,840,703
2,717,926
Operating income
350,425
190,046
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
122,458
89,788
Non-GAAP operating income
472,883
279,834
Operating margin
8.1 %
6.3 %
Non-GAAP operating margin
11.0 %
9.3 %
Net income attributable to New Oriental
309,591
177,341
Add: Share-based compensation expenses
90,557
80,708
Less: Gain/(Loss) from fair value change of
investments
19,025
(860)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to New Oriental
381,123
258,909
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-
Basic (note 2)
1.87
1.06
Net income per ADS attributable to New Oriental-
Diluted (note 2)
1.85
1.03
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New
Oriental – Basic (note 2)
2.30
1.54
Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to New
Oriental – Diluted (note 2)
2.27
1.51
Weighted average shares used in calculating basic net
income per ADS (note 2)
1,653,597,432
1,678,264,547
Weighted average shares used in calculating diluted
net income per ADS (note 2)
1,669,499,952
1,685,631,987
Non-GAAP net income per share – basic
0.23
0.15
Non-GAAP net income per share – diluted
0.23
0.15
Notes:
Note 1: Share-based compensation expenses (in thousands) are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:
For the Year Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Cost of revenues
19,967
2,749
Selling and marketing
26,052
5,750
General and administrative
76,439
81,289
Total
122,458
89,788
Note 2: Each ADS represents ten common shares.
NEW ORIENTAL EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
For the Year Ended May 31
2024
2023
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
USD
USD
Net cash provided by operating activities
1,122,643
971,008
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,153,922)
(37,411)
Net cash used in financing activities
(160,438)
(246,867)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(24,606)
(75,830)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(216,323)
610,900
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of
period
1,805,427
1,194,527
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of
period
1,589,104
1,805,427
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Signant Health and Lothar Medical Sign Letter of Intent to Commercialize ALDS PRO for Clinical Trials
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Collaboration creates a path to combine Signant’s market-leading eCOA and digital endpoint capabilities with Lothar Medical’s three-in-one ALDS PRO respiratory assessment system
PHILADELPHIA, and WÜRZBURG, Germany, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Signant Health, a leading provider of evidence generation solutions for clinical trials, and Lothar Medical today announced that they have signed a letter of intent outlining a planned strategic collaboration to bring Lothar Medical’s next-generation pulmonary function technology to the global clinical trial market.
The companies are discussing plans to develop an integrated clinical trial offering that combines Signant’s electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) solutions, including TrialMax®, with Lothar Medical’s ALDS PRO, an all-in-one respiratory assessment system. The planned offering would help sponsors connect patient-reported symptoms and daily functioning with objective measures of pulmonary function and airway inflammation, providing a more complete view of treatment effects in respiratory studies.
ALDS PRO combines three essential respiratory assessments — spirometry, airway oscillometry, and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) –in one portable, guided system. By replacing multiple devices and disconnected assessment workflows with a single solution, the combined technologies will simplify equipment management and training for sites, promote more consistent data collection across study locations, and create a more straightforward assessment experience for patients.
Oscillometry is increasingly used alongside spirometry and FeNO in clinical trials to capture airway mechanics during normal tidal breathing. FeNO provides an objective measure associated with airway inflammation. Bringing these complementary assessments together will help sites collect broader respiratory evidence with less workflow fragmentation and operational challenges.
As part of the planned commercialization framework, the companies intend Signant to serve as the exclusive provider of ALDS PRO for drug trial applications. Signant and Lothar Medical will work together on the scientific, technical, operational, and commercial activities required to prepare the solution for use by study sponsors and clinical research sites.
The collaboration supports Signant’s Sensor-Enhanced eCOA (SEE) strategy, which brings together patient-reported outcomes and sensor-generated evidence through a unified scientific, operational, and technology approach. Signant’s acquisition of Ametris, formerly ActiGraph, combined its eCOA capabilities with validated wearable-derived digital outcome measures, creating a platform designed to connect what patients report with continuous, objective measures of how they move, sleep, and function.
“Respiratory development programs increasingly need evidence that reflects both the patient’s real life experience and the underlying physiology of disease,” said Roger Smith, chief executive officer of Signant Health. “Our planned collaboration with Lothar Medical creates a compelling path to bring its innovative pulmonary function technology to clinical research. By combining ALDS PRO with TrialMax and Ametris, we intend to give sponsors an integrated and more accurate way to capture patient-reported, respiratory, and movement-based evidence while designing an experience that is more manageable for sites and patients.”
“ALDS PRO was created to make comprehensive pulmonary assessment more accessible and less fragmented,” said David Markus Thomas, managing director of Lothar Medical. “Signant brings the eCOA leadership, digital endpoint expertise, scientific depth, and global clinical trial infrastructure needed to translate that vision into a purpose-built solution for research. This planned collaboration represents an important step toward making ALDS PRO available to sponsors and sites conducting respiratory trials around the world.”
Experience ALDS PRO at ERS 2026
The companies are announcing the planned collaboration ahead of the European Respiratory Society International Congress 2026, taking place September 5–9 in Barcelona, Spain. The two companies will staff a booth at the Congress to promote the planned partnership and gain feedback from sponsors.
Congress attendees are invited to visit Lothar Medical at booth U.02B to see demonstrations of:
Lothar Medical ALDS PRO, which combines forced spirometry, airway oscillometry, and FeNO in one portable system.
Ametris ActiGraph LEAP®, a medical-grade multisensor watch that supports the collection of movement-based digital endpoints and continuous measures of activity, sleep, and mobility.
The demonstrations will illustrate the companies’ shared vision for connecting pulmonary assessments, patient-reported outcomes, and movement-based digital measures to build a more comprehensive picture of patient health in respiratory clinical trials. Demonstrations are for showcasing device functionality and do not indicate current commercial availability of an integrated Signant–Lothar solution.
To learn more about Signant’s Sensor-Enhanced eCOA strategy, visit discover.signanthealth.com/sensor-enhanced-ecoa.
About Signant Health
Signant Health is the evidence generation company, leveraging software, deep therapeutic and scientific knowledge, and operational expertise to deliver quality evidence across traditional, virtual, and hybrid trial models. For over 25 years, 600+ sponsors and CROs of all sizes – including all Top 20 pharma – have trusted Signant’s comprehensive eClinical solutions. Our clinical outcome assessments (eCOA, clinician ratings, cognitive testing) and wearable digital health technologies powered by Ametris provide the industry’s most comprehensive evidence generation capabilities, alongside EDC, eConsent, RTSM, supply chain management, and data quality analytics. Learn more at www.signanthealth.com.
About Lothar Medical
Lothar Medical develops respiratory diagnostic technologies designed to make lung assessment faster, more comprehensive, and easier to perform. Its portable ALDS platform combines respiratory measurements with cloud-based analysis to support efficient, multidimensional lung-function assessment. ALDS PRO integrates airway oscillometry, forced spirometry, and FeNO measurement in a single system. Learn more at lothar-medical.com.
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Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026
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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality, a global leader in 3D printing, unveiled its latest product portfolio at IFA 2026, bringing together new developments across multi-channel and multi-material 3D printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning, laser creation, and digitally manufactured consumer products.
The new lineup arrives with recognition from the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, with the Creality M1 Filament Maker named a Winner and the new flagship K3 recognised as an Honoree. The honours highlight Creality’s continued innovation across both next-generation 3D printing and more sustainable material workflows.
Leading Creality’s 3D printing lineup are the new K3 and SPARKX i8, representing two approaches to more efficient and versatile multicolour printing. They are joined by the large-format Ender-3 V3 Mega, the new HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo resin printers, the portable Pika 3D scanner, Creality’s latest A1C and T1C laser systems, and Nexbie 3D-printed footwear.
K3: Award-Recognised Multi-Channel and Multi-Material Innovation
Recognised as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 represents the latest evolution of Creality’s flagship K Series. Powered by the built-in KliTek™ multi-channel system, it enables nozzle swaps in just 4.8 seconds, eliminating the repeated filament retraction, reloading, and heavy purging typical of single-nozzle multicolour printers. The system cuts total print time by up to 80%* and material waste by up to 85%*.
With optional add-on accessories, the K3 unlocks advanced multi-material capabilities and mixed-nozzle printing. It handles soft, flexible filaments including TPU 85A–95A, combines materials of varying hardness in a single build, and supports hybrid nozzle configurations—pairing a 0.4 mm nozzle for high-precision outer walls with a 0.8 mm nozzle for rapid infill, boosting print efficiency by up to 30%*. Combined with an AI-assisted workflow and an open ecosystem, the K3 expands creative possibilities for makers, print farm operators, and industrial professionals alike.
*Data based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on testing conditions.
M1: Award-Winning Filament Recycling
Named a Winner at the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, the M1 Filament Maker extends 3D printing into a more circular material workflow. Working with the R1 Shredder, the system enables users to process plastic and failed prints into new filament, while also supporting customised material formulations for greater experimentation and reuse.
SPARKX i8: Efficient Four-Colour Creation
The SPARKX i8 makes four-colour printing faster, cleaner, and easier to use. Its four-channel toolhead and 4-in-1 hotend keep four filaments ready at once, while a short shared melt zone minimises purging between colours, reducing material waste and transition time.
Combined with AI-assisted creation and intelligent printing features, the i8 is designed to shorten the journey from an initial idea to a finished multicolour object with fewer manual steps.
Expanding the AI-Powered Creative Ecosystem
Creality has also expanded its FDM lineup with the Ender-3 V3 Mega, combining a 420 × 420 × 420 mm build volume with support for 85A–95A TPU. Designed for large models and batch production, it brings greater scale and material flexibility to the Ender platform.
The resin lineup has grown with HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo. The X1 Neo offers a compact, accessible entry point with high-resolution printing and AI-assisted creation, while the flagship X1 Max combines a 17.1 L build volume, 16K display, 40°C active heating, quad-lead-screw architecture, and a 5 L smart resin system for larger, continuous production.
For 3D scanning, the new Pika packs a seven-line blue laser and NIR scanning into a portable 260 g body, delivering accuracy up to 0.03 mm and scanning speeds of up to 110 fps. AI-powered processing and wireless connectivity further simplify the path from physical objects to editable digital models.
Creality’s latest laser solutions further extend the ecosystem into engraving, cutting, marking, and personalisation, giving creators more ways to turn digital designs into physical objects.
Beyond creative tools, Creality is showcasing the possibilities of digital manufacturing through Nexbie and its latest 3D-printed footwear collection. Models including CloudWing, CloudSpark, and CloudX combine DLP printing, advanced elastomers, and digitally engineered structures to explore new approaches to footwear design and production.
As IFA continues, Creality’s booth H20.143 remains open to visitors looking to explore its latest products and hands-on experiences. From the award-recognised K3 and M1 to new developments across multicolour printing, scanning, laser processing and digitally manufactured consumer products, the portfolio reflects Creality’s broader ambition to make advanced digital fabrication more accessible across the creative workflow.
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TCL Inspires Her Greatness at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026
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As a FIBA Global Partner, TCL brings TCLforHer to life through technology-enabled fan experiences that celebrate women athletes, connect fans, and extend the energy of the game beyond the court.
BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 takes place in Berlin this September, with the world’s top women’s basketball teams competing on the sport’s biggest stage. As a FIBA Global Partner, TCL is bringing its TCLforHer initiative to life at the tournament with a series of technology-enabled fan experiences that let standout performances by women athletes be seen, shared and celebrated by audiences worldwide.
With the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 taking place in Berlin alongside IFA 2026, TCL is using this rare meeting of global sport and consumer technology to connect the energy of the court with the future of smart living.
“The FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup is a powerful platform for celebrating the confidence, resilience and teamwork that define women’s basketball,” said Wei Xue, Vice President and ESG Director of TCL Technology and Chairman of the TCL Charity Foundation. “Through TCLforHer and our partnership with FIBA, TCL is using technology not only to enhance the fan experience, but also to help the stories and achievements of women athletes inspire more women around the world.”
TCLforHer Champions Women’s Sport On and Off the Court
During the tournament, the TCL Player of the Game award will honor standout performances across 36 games, recognizing the skill, strength, leadership and resilience shown on the court.
Beyond the court, TCL’s commitment to celebrating women’s achievements extends through TCLforHer, a global initiative launched in 2021 that brings together technology, sport, and education to support women’s personal development. Through FIBA’s “Her World, Her Rules,” TCL encourages girls and women to build confidence, challenge limitations and pursue their potential through sport.
From the Court to the Living Room, TCL Brings Elite Sport Closer to Fans
TCL’s support is visible throughout the tournament through courtside advertising boards, on-court decals, media backdrops and a dedicated fan interactive booth at Berlin Arena, while fan activations—including TCL Lucky Frame, giant TIFO display and TV giveaways—turn live game highlights into memorable fan moments.
Outside the arena, TCL is extending the passion of the game to home entertainment and mobile through TVs, RayNeo glasses, and mobile devices. Whether watching the game on a large living-room screen, exploring more personal viewing through wearable displays, or following and sharing moments on mobile devices, TCL is bringing the game’s energy into more everyday settings through a richer range of on-screen experiences.
Inspiring Greatness Through Global Sports Engagement
Sport is a key pillar of TCL’s global brand strategy and a shared language through which it creates emotional connections with audiences across cultures. Spanning football, basketball, American football, esports, and more, TCL is building a global partnership network that connects fans with world-class sport.
As an Official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner and FIBA Global Partner, TCL brings international sporting moments into everyday life through its display technologies, smart home appliances, and smart living experiences. Beyond these global sports platforms, TCL is also connecting with fans locally through football partnerships with major European national teams and clubs, creating more everyday touchpoints for fans to experience their favorite sports and teams. Together, these partnerships help TCL bring fans closer to their favorite athletes and teams, igniting more moments that Inspire Greatness every day.
About TCL
Founded in 1981, TCL—short for “The Creative Life”—is dedicated to empowering smarter, healthier lifestyles through next-generation experiences. Operating through two independent entities, TCL Industries and TCL Technology, TCL delivers innovative solutions spanning TVs, smartphones, audio products, smart home devices, display technologies, and clean energy.
Today, with 50 R&D centers and 47 manufacturing bases globally, TCL operates in over 160 countries and regions, reinforcing its position as a globally competitive smart technology brand. To further inspire greatness, TCL has become an official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category.
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