China Kepei Education's 2025 profit falls despite revenue rise, management shuffles

China Kepei Education Group Limited reported an increase in revenue by 10.6% to RMB1,872,180 for the year ended August 31, 2025, up from RMB1,692,842 in 2024. This growth was primarily driven by tuition fees. However, profit for the year decreased by 9.6% to RMB748,445 from RMB827,791 in 2024, and core net profit also fell by 8.2% to RMB761,871. Adjusted EBITDA saw a 6.7% decline to RMB1,054,571. The board recommended a final dividend of HK$0.06 per share, maintaining the previous year's payout.

Changes in management were also announced, with Dr. Zhang Xiangwei and Ms. Sun Lixia ceasing to be executive directors, and Mr. Zheng Chaoran appointed as an executive director effective September 30, 2025. Ms. Ng Ka Man resigned as joint company secretary and authorised representative, with Mr. Zheng Chaoran continuing as the sole company secretary and Ms. Li Yan appointed as a new authorised representative, both effective November 28, 2025.

The company’s annual general meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, with the register of members closing from January 27 to January 30, 2026, to determine voting entitlements. The record date for the final dividend is August 7, 2026, with payment on August 21, 2026.