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TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the First Fiscal Quarter Ended May 31, 2024
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BEIJING, Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL) (“TAL” or the “Company”), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended May 31, 2024.
Highlights for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Net revenues were US$414.2 million, compared to net revenues of US$275.4 million in the same period of the prior year.Loss from operations was US$17.3 million, compared to loss from operations of US$57.8 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.9 million, compared to non-GAAP loss from operations of US$32.3 million in the same period of the prior year.Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$45.0 million in the same period of the prior year.Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$29.6 million, compared to non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$19.5 million in the same period of the prior year.Basic and diluted net income per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) were both US$0.02. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.05. Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$3,418.6 million as of May 31, 2024, compared to US$3,303.3 million as of February 29, 2024.
Financial Data——First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
(In US$ thousands, except per ADS data and percentages)
Three Months Ended
May 31,
2023
2024
Pct. Change
Net revenues
275,440
414,187
50.4 %
Loss from operations
(57,773)
(17,330)
(70.0 %)
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations
(32,260)
876
(102.7 %)
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL
(45,037)
11,402
(125.3 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to
TAL
(19,524)
29,608
(251.6 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to
TAL – basic
(0.07)
0.02
(126.5 %)
Net (loss)/income per ADS attributable to
TAL – diluted
(0.07)
0.02
(126.0 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS
attributable to TAL – basic
(0.03)
0.05
(259.0 %)
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income per ADS
attributable to TAL – diluted
(0.03)
0.05
(256.0 %)
“In this quarter, our core focus remains on delivering quality products and managing our online and offline operational efficiency to serve learners effectively,” said Alex Peng, TAL’s President and Chief Financial Officer.
Mr. Peng added, “Looking forward, we will make ongoing investments to provide our users with quality learning experiences. Our product capabilities, combined with our operational efficiency, positions us to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver long-term value to our customers.”
Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025
Net Revenues
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, TAL reported net revenues of US$414.2 million, representing a 50.4% increase from US$275.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Operating Costs and Expenses
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, operating costs and expenses were US$432.1 million, representing a 26.3% increase from US$342.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$413.9 million, representing a 30.7% increase from US$316.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Cost of revenues increased by 43.4% to US$200.0 million from US$139.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 44.2% to US$197.6 million, from US$137.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Selling and marketing expenses increased by 25.4% to US$122.4 million from US$97.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 30.8% to US$118.1 million, from US$90.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
General and administrative expenses increased by 4.5% to US$109.7 million from US$104.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 10.0% to US$98.2 million, from US$89.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 28.6% to US$18.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 from US$25.5 million in the same period of fiscal year 2024.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by 57.6% to US$214.2 million from US$135.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. The gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was 51.7%, compared to 49.3% in the same period of the prior year.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was US$17.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to loss from operations of US$57.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$0.9 million, compared to Non-GAAP loss from operations of US$32.3 million in the same period of the prior year.
Other (Expense)/Income
Other income was US$13.2 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to other expense of US$6.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments
Impairment loss on long-term investment was US$3.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to nil for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was US$2.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to US$3.5 million of income tax expense in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Net (Loss)/Income Attributable to TAL Education Group
Net income attributable to TAL was US$11.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, compared to net loss attributable to TAL of US$45.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$29.6 million, compared to Non-GAAP net loss attributable to TAL of US$19.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Basic and Diluted Net (Loss)/Income per ADS
Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.02 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.05 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was US$246.8 million.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments
As of May 31, 2024, the Company had US$2,222.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,196.0 million of short-term investments, compared to US$2,208.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,094.6 million of short-term investments as of February 29, 2024.
Deferred Revenue
As of May 31, 2024, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was US$641.9 million, compared to US$428.3 million as of February 29, 2024.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results for the first fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2025 ended May 31, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on August 1, 2024 (8:00 p.m. Beijing time on August 1, 2024).
Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation at https://register.vevent.com/register/BI0948a7548cbb4383b037c2d80666f8ec.
Upon registration, you will receive an email containing participant dial-in numbers and unique Direct Event Passcode. This information will allow you to gain immediate access to the call. Participants may pre-register at any time, including up to and after the call start time.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of TAL’s website at https://ir.100tal.com/.
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, TAL Education Group’s strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, 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 the Company’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: the Company’s ability to continue to provide competitive learning services and products; the Company’s ability to continue to recruit, train and retain talents; the Company’s ability to improve the content of current course offerings and develop new courses; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to maintain and continue to improve its teaching results; and the Company’s ability to compete effectively against its competitors. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s reports filed with, or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and TAL Education Group undertakes no duty to update such information or any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About TAL Education Group
TAL Education Group is a smart learning solutions provider in China. The acronym “TAL” stands for “Tomorrow Advancing Life”, which reflects our vision to promote top learning opportunities for students through both high-quality teaching and content, as well as leading edge application of technology in the education experience. TAL Education Group offers comprehensive learning solutions to students from all ages through diversified class formats. Our learning solutions mainly cover enrichment learnings programs and some academic subjects in and out of China. Our ADSs trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “TAL”.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating its business, TAL considers and uses the following measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC as supplemental metrics to review and assess its operating performance: non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, non-GAAP cost of revenues, non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations, non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to TAL, non-GAAP basic and non-GAAP diluted net (loss)/income per ADS. To present each of these non-GAAP measures, the Company excludes share-based compensation expenses. 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 table captioned “Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP measures” set forth at the end of this release.
TAL believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding its performance and liquidity by excluding share-based expenses that may not be indicative of its operating performance from a cash perspective. TAL believes that both management and investors benefit from 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 TAL’s historical performance and liquidity. TAL computes its non-GAAP financial measures using the same consistent method from quarter to quarter and from period to period. TAL 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 non-GAAP measures is that these non-GAAP measures exclude share-based compensation charges that have been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in the Company’s 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.
For further information, please contact:
Jackson Ding
Investor Relations
TAL Education Group
Tel: +86 10 5292 6669-8809
Email: ir@tal.com
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
As of
February 29,
2024
As of
May 31,
2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 2,208,756
$ 2,222,591
Restricted cash-current
167,656
275,966
Short-term investments
1,094,593
1,195,981
Inventory
68,328
80,984
Amounts due from related parties-current
343
376
Income tax receivables
–
1,543
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
159,498
153,159
Total current assets
3,699,174
3,930,600
Restricted cash-non-current
81,064
79,865
Property and equipment, net
405,319
438,670
Deferred tax assets
4,620
4,938
Rental deposits
16,947
18,523
Intangible assets, net
1,988
1,637
Land use right, net
189,049
186,862
Amounts due from related parties-non-current
59
59
Long-term investments
284,266
279,852
Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets
14,359
21,600
Operating lease right-of-use assets
231,104
340,231
Total assets
$ 4,927,949
$ 5,302,837
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$ 127,321
$ 132,267
Deferred revenue-current
400,286
613,470
Amounts due to related parties-current
96
95
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
491,911
519,899
Operating lease liabilities, current portion
62,604
72,269
Total current liabilities
1,082,218
1,338,000
Deferred revenue-non-current
27,993
28,438
Deferred tax liabilities
2,360
2,254
Operating lease liabilities, non-current portion
176,614
273,461
Total liabilities
1,289,185
1,642,153
Equity
Class A common shares
152
153
Class B common shares
49
49
Additional paid-in capital
4,256,957
4,275,160
Statutory reserve
165,138
165,033
Accumulated deficit
(694,270)
(682,763)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(65,928)
(73,659)
Total TAL Education Group’s equity
3,662,098
3,683,973
Noncontrolling interests
(23,334)
(23,289)
Total equity
3,638,764
3,660,684
Total liabilities and equity
$ 4,927,949
$ 5,302,837
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
For the Three Months Ended
May 31,
2023
2024
Net revenues
$ 275,440
$ 414,187
Cost of revenues (note 1)
139,513
200,008
Gross profit
135,927
214,179
Operating expenses (note 1)
Selling and marketing
97,657
122,428
General and administrative
104,923
109,682
Total operating expenses
202,580
232,110
Government subsidies
8,880
601
Loss from operations
(57,773)
(17,330)
Interest income
22,981
22,522
Other (expense)/income
(6,845)
13,151
Impairment loss on long-term investments
–
(3,767)
(Loss)/Income before income tax expense and
loss from equity method investments
(41,637)
14,576
Income tax expense
(3,519)
(2,295)
Loss from equity method investments
(71)
(985)
Net (loss)/income
$ (45,227)
$ 11,296
Add: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
190
106
Total net (loss)/income attributable to TAL
Education Group
$ (45,037)
$ 11,402
Net (loss)/income per common share
Basic
$ (0.21)
$ 0.06
Diluted
(0.21)
0.06
Net (loss)/income per ADS (note 2)
Basic
$ (0.07)
$ 0.02
Diluted
(0.07)
0.02
Weighted average shares used in calculating net
(loss)/income per common share
Basic
211,319,973
201,567,132
Diluted
211,319,973
205,382,443
Note1: Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:
For the Three Months
Ended May 31,
2023
2024
Cost of revenues
$ 2,409
$ 2,362
Selling and marketing expenses
7,428
4,375
General and administrative expenses
15,676
11,469
Total
$ 25,513
$ 18,206
Note 2: Three ADSs represent one Class A common Share.
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the Three Months Ended
May 31,
2023
2024
Net (loss)/income
$ (45,227)
$ 11,296
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(23,813)
(7,580)
Comprehensive (loss)/income
(69,040)
3,716
Add: Comprehensive income attributable to
noncontrolling interests
(461)
(45)
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to
TAL Education Group
$ (69,501)
$ 3,671
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
For the Three Months
Ended
May 31,
2023
2024
Net cash provided by operating activities
$ 125,516
$ 246,793
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
160,915
(124,635)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
(151,237)
5
Effect of exchange rate changes
(4,510)
(1,217)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
130,684
120,946
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of
period
2,294,907
2,457,476
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period
$ 2,425,591
$ 2,578,422
TAL EDUCATION GROUP
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Comparable GAAP Measures
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)
For the Three Months
Ended May 31,
2023
2024
Cost of revenues
$ 139,513
$ 200,008
Share-based compensation expenses in cost of
revenues
2,409
2,362
Non-GAAP cost of revenues
137,104
197,646
Selling and marketing expenses
97,657
122,428
Share-based compensation expenses in selling and
marketing expenses
7,428
4,375
Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses
90,229
118,053
General and administrative expenses
104,923
109,682
Share-based compensation expenses in general and
administrative expenses
15,676
11,469
Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses
89,247
98,213
Operating costs and expenses
342,093
432,118
Share-based compensation expenses in operating
costs and expenses
25,513
18,206
Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses
316,580
413,912
Loss from operations
(57,773)
(17,330)
Share based compensation expenses
25,513
18,206
Non-GAAP (loss)/income from operations (note 3)
(32,260)
876
Net (loss)/income attributable to TAL Education
Group
(45,037)
11,402
Share based compensation expenses
25,513
18,206
Non-GAAP net (loss)/income attributable to
TAL Education Group (note 3)
$ (19,524)
$ 29,608
Net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
$ (0.07)
$ 0.02
Diluted
(0.07)
0.02
Non-GAAP Net (loss)/income per ADS
Basic
$ (0.03)
$ 0.05
Diluted
(0.03)
0.05
ADSs used in calculating net (loss)/income per
ADS
Basic
633,959,919
604,701,396
Diluted
633,959,919
616,147,329
ADSs used in calculating Non-GAAP net
(loss)/income per ADS
Basic
633,959,919
604,701,396
Diluted
633,959,919
616,147,329
Note 3: The tax effect of share-based compensation expenses was immaterial in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.
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BANGALORE, India, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — QR Code Labels Market is Segmented by Type (Flexographic Printing, Digital Printing, Offset Gravure), by Application (Inventory Management, Marketing & Advertisement, Mobile Payments, Personal Use): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2030.
The Global QR Code Labels Market was valued at US$ 889.2 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 1339.1 million by 2030, witnessing a CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
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Major Factors Driving the Growth of QR Code Labels Market:
The QR code labels market is experiencing robust growth due to the increasing adoption across sectors like retail, logistics, marketing, and payments. The convenience, versatility, and cost-effectiveness of QR code labels, combined with the rise in mobile phone usage and the shift toward contactless technologies, are key drivers of this growth. Industries are leveraging QR codes for diverse applications such as inventory management, mobile payments, and marketing campaigns. However, concerns about data privacy and security may limit widespread adoption in certain regions.
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TRENDS INFLUENCING THE GROWTH OF THE QR CODE LABELS MARKET:
Flexographic printing holds the largest share in the QR code labels market due to its high-speed production capabilities and cost-effectiveness for large print runs. Flexographic printing is particularly popular in sectors like retail and logistics, where large quantities of QR code labels are required for packaging and inventory management. Its ability to print on a wide range of substrates, including paper, plastic, and metallic foils, makes flexographic printing the preferred choice for high-volume, cost-efficient QR code label production, driving its dominance in the market.
Digital printing is the second-largest segment, known for its flexibility, quick turnaround times, and ability to produce short print runs cost-effectively. This technology is widely adopted in the marketing and advertising sectors where businesses need customized QR code labels for targeted campaigns and promotions. Digital printing offers high-quality, precise printing for small batches, allowing companies to personalize QR codes for specific audiences or events. The growing trend of personalization in marketing is significantly driving the demand for digital printing in the QR code labels market.
Inventory management is the largest application segment, as QR code labels simplify tracking and monitoring products in warehouses, retail stores, and logistics chains. QR codes allow for real-time updates and easy access to product details, making inventory management more efficient. Businesses, especially in e-commerce and logistics, rely on QR codes to reduce human errors, improve accuracy, and streamline operations. As global trade and e-commerce continue to grow, inventory management remains the largest driver of the QR code labels market.
QR codes in marketing and advertising are increasingly popular as brands use them to engage customers directly through digital content. By scanning a QR code, consumers can access websites, videos, promotions, and other interactive media, enhancing brand interaction. This trend is particularly strong in retail and consumer goods sectors, where QR codes are used in packaging, billboards, and digital campaigns. With more consumers using smartphones, QR codes have become a key tool in marketing strategies, driving growth in this application.
The use of QR code labels for mobile payments is rapidly expanding, especially in regions like Asia-Pacific, where cashless transactions are becoming the norm. QR codes provide a secure, contactless payment solution, and their integration with mobile wallets makes them convenient for both consumers and businesses. The pandemic accelerated the shift to contactless payments, and the trend is expected to continue as more businesses adopt QR code-enabled payment systems. This rising trend is a significant factor contributing to the growth of the QR code labels market.
QR code labels are also being increasingly adopted for personal use, particularly in the context of social networking, personal branding, and event management. Individuals are using QR codes to share contact information, social media profiles, or event details. The ease of generating and sharing QR codes through mobile apps has made this technology accessible for personal use. As digital interaction becomes more integrated into daily life, personal use of QR code labels is expected to grow, further expanding the market.
The production of QR code labels, particularly in large quantities, is increasingly being scrutinized for its environmental impact. Companies are looking for sustainable printing solutions, such as eco-friendly inks and biodegradable materials, to reduce the environmental footprint of label production. Flexographic and digital printing technologies are evolving to meet these demands, with manufacturers investing in greener alternatives. The shift towards sustainability in label production is expected to shape the future of the QR code labels market.
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QR CODE LABELS MARKET SHARE
The Asia-Pacific region dominates the QR code labels market, driven by the widespread use of QR codes for mobile payments and inventory management, particularly in China and Japan. North America follows, with increasing adoption in retail, marketing, and healthcare. Europe is also a key market, driven by the rising demand for contactless payment solutions and digital marketing initiatives. The Middle East and Africa are emerging markets, especially in mobile payments and product traceability applications.
Key Companies:
Lintec CorporationCCL IndustriesPacktica SDNLabel LogicHibiscusData LabelAdvanced LabelsCoast Label CompanyLabel ImpressionsConsolidated LabelAvery
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