EX-99.1 2 ea157485ex99-1_wahfuedu.htm PRESS RELEASE - WAH FU EDUCATION GROUP LTD. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST HALF OF FISCAL YEAR 2022

Exhibit 99.1

 

Wah Fu Education Group Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the First Half of Fiscal Year 2022

 

BEIJING, China, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wah Fu Education Group Limited (“Wah Fu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:WAFU), a provider of online education and exam preparation services, as well as related training materials and technology solutions for both institutions and individuals, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Financial Highlights for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2021

 

    For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
($’000, except per share data)   2021     2020     % Change  
Revenue   $ 5,805     $ 4,302       34.9 %
Gross profit   $ 3,406     $ 2,430       40.2 %
Gross margin     58.7 %     56.5 %     3.9 pp
Income (loss) from operations   $ 688     $ 687       0.1 %
Operating profit (loss) margin     11.8 %     16.0 %     (25.9 )pp
Net income (loss)   $ 594     $ 511       16.3 %
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share   $ 0.11     $ 0.09       18.1 %

 

*pp: percentage points

 

  Revenue increased by 34.9% year-over-year to $5.81 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $4.30 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the increased revenue from providing online education services.
     
  Gross profit increased by 40.2% to $3.41 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $2.43 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Gross margins were 58.7% and 56.5% for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The increased gross profit was mainly due to the sharply increased revenue from providing online education service, which had a higher gross margin. For further details, please see below section titled “Revenue.”
     
  Income from operations were $0.69 million for the each of six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Operating profit margin was 11.8% for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to operating profit margin of 16.0% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
     
  Net income was $0.59 million or, income per share of $0.11 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $0.51 million, or income per share of $0.09, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

Unaudited Financial Results for the six months Ended September 30, 2021

 

Revenue

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2021, revenue increased by $1.50 million, or 34.9%, to $5.80 million from $4.30 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the increase of revenue from providing online education services.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2021, revenue from providing online education services increased by $1.55 million, or 36.9%, to $5.73 million from $4.19 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily due to increase in Business-to-Business-to-Customer (“B2B2C”) revenues. The increase in B2B2C revenues was due to the increased revenue from providing online continuing education and examination services. The online courses we provided during the six months ended September 30, 2021 increased sharply. As a consequence, revenue from online education services increased compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. The number of online courses provided increased by 65,807 from 285,653 courses for the six months ended September 30, 2020 to 351,460 courses for the six months ended September 30, 2021.

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

Cost of revenue increased by $0.51 million, or 27.5%, to $2.36 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $1.85 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in overall cost of revenue was mainly due to increased cost of revenue for online education services. Because revenue from the online education services increased, the co-operation fee paid to collaborators increased. The increase was partially offset by payroll expense due to the decrease of the total number of employees during the six months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Cost of revenue for online education services increased by $0.21 million, or 11.4%, to $2.03 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $1.83 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in cost of revenue for online education services was primarily due to increased collaboration fees resulting from business expansion in Hunan Province. As the total numbers of adult education course increased, the collaboration fees paid to collaborator increased accordingly.

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit increased by $0.98 million, or 40.2%, to $3.41 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $2.43 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. As a result, gross margin increased by 2.2 percent to 58.7% for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from 56.5% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

  

Gross profit for online education services increased by $1.32 million or 56.4% to $3.66 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $2.34 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. As the online courses we provided during the six months ended September 30, 2021 increased sharply, the revenue from online education services increased compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year. Further, as the growth of our platform does not depend on additional research and development nor significant customer acquisitions costs, the cost of online education services, such as collaboration fees paid to universities, depreciation and amortization expenses did not increase in line with the increase in revenue. As a result, gross margin for online education services increased to 63.9% for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from 56.0% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

Operating expenses

 

Selling expenses increased by $0.19 million, or 22.9%, to $1.00 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $0.81 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was mainly due to the Company increased marketing expenses for the period.

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $0.79 million, or 84.9%, to $1.72 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $0.93 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily because the Company was exempted from contributing social insurance payments during the six months ended September 30, 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. There was no such item during six months ended September 30, 2021, the Company resumed social insurance payments and social insurance expenses accordingly increased for the same period.

 

Total operating expenses increased by $0.98 million, or 56.0%, to $2.72 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 from $1.74 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

Income from operations was $0.69 million for each of the six months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Please see above for a detailed description of such Income (loss) from operations.

 

Other income (expenses)

 

Total other income, including interest income, loss from investments in unconsolidated entity, net of other expenses, were $0.02 million and $0.04 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and the same period of the prior fiscal year, respectively.

 

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Income before income taxes

 

Income before income taxes was $0.70 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to income before income taxes of $0.72 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

Net income and earnings per share

 

Net income was $0.59 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net income of $0.51 million for the same period of the prior fiscal year. Net profit margin was 10.2% for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net profit margin of 11.9% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

After deducting non-controlling interests, net profit attributable to the Company was $0.47 million, or profit of $0.11 basic and diluted share, for the six months ended September 30, 2021. This compared to net profit of $0.37million, or profit of $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of the prior fiscal year.

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding was 4,430,243 for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to 4,381,033 for the same period of last fiscal year.

 

Financial Condition

 

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had cash of $8.17 million, compared to $12.05 million as of March 31, 2020. Total working capital was $9.62 million as of September 30, 2021, compared to $8.97 million as of March 31, 2020.

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $2.42 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $1.59 million for the same period last year. Net cash used in investing activities was $1.70 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net cash provided by investing activities $0.68 million for the same period last year. Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.06 million for the six months ended September 30, 2021, compared to net cash used in financing activities $0.09 million for the same period of last year.

 

About Wah Fu Education Group Limited

 

Headquartered in Beijing, China, Wah Fu Education Group Limited provides online training and exam preparation services, as well as related training materials and technology solutions for both institutions, such as universities and training institutions, and students. For more information about Wah Fu, please visit www.edu-edu.cn.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are not statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as “may, “will, “intend,” “should,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate” or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company’s expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following:  the Company’s goals and strategies; the Company’s future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the online training industry in China and the other markets the Company serves or plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the other markets the Company serves or plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company’s filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.

 

For more information, please contact:

 

Raincy Du
ir@edu-edu.com.cn

 

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WAH FU EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   As of September 30,   As of
March 31,
 
   2021   2021 
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash  $8,174,775   $12,054,015 
Accounts receivable, net   2,090,655    1,919,379 
Other receivables, net   3,816,185    217,174 
Loan to third parties, current   560,330    623,711 
Loan to related parties   1,737,229    78,979 
Other current assets   164,627    139,940 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS   16,543,801    15,033,198 
           
Loan to third parties, noncurrent   130,494    78,882 
Right-of-use assets   259,800    371,603 
Rent deposit   80,375    79,045 
Property and equipment, net   715,370    759,445 
Investments in unconsolidated entities   12,078    11,879 
Deferred tax assets, net   789,924    639,269 
TOTAL  ASSETS  $18,531,842   $16,973,321 
           
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Due to related parties  $297,855   $297,855 
Deferred revenue   4,796,157    4,141,555 
Operating lease liabilities, current   214,158    256,600 
Taxes payable   984,215    712,327 
Other payables   133,046    118,442 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   503,334    532,246 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES   6,928,765    6,059,025 
           
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent   36,912    105,872 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   6,965,677    6,164,897 
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES          
           
EQUITY          
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 30,000,000 shares authorized; 4,440,085 and 4,381,033 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and March 31, 2021, respectively   44,401    43,810 
Additional paid-in capital   4,798,793    4,799,384 
Statutory reserve   323,820    323,820 
Retained earnings   5,783,442    5,312,654 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (125,051)   (278,180)
Total shareholders’ equity   10,825,405    10,201,488 
Non-controlling interest   740,760    606,936 
TOTAL EQUITY   11,566,165    10,808,424 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY  $18,531,842   $16,973,321 

 

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WAH FU EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 

   For the Six Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020 
         
REVENUE  $5,804,552   $4,302,082 
           
COST OF REVENUE AND RELATED TAX          
Cost of revenue   2,364,854    1,853,601 
Business and sales related tax   33,506    18,634 
           
GROSS PROFIT   3,406,192    2,429,847 
           
OPERATING EXPENSES          
Selling expenses   998,720    812,877 
General and administrative expenses   1,719,664    929,998 
Total operating expenses   2,718,384    1,742,875 
           
INCOME  FROM OPERATIONS   687,808    686,972 
           
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)          
Interest income   32,483    82,864 
Other expenses   (16,336)   (46,389)
Total other income, net   16,147    36,475 
           
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION   703,955    723,447 
           
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   109,829    212,024 
           
NET INCOME   594,126    511,423 
           
Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest   123,208    136,783 
           
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO WAH FU EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED  $470,918   $374,640 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)          
Net income (loss)   594,126    511,423 
Other comprehensive loss: foreign currency translation loss   129,926    247,135 
Total comprehensive loss   724,052    758,558 
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest   10,486    18,746 
           
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO WAH FU EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED  $713,566   $739,812 
           
Earnings per common share - basic and diluted  $0.11   $0.09 
Weighted average shares - basic and diluted   4,430,243    4,381,033 

  

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATION STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

   Ordinary Shares   Additional 
Paid-in
   Statutory   Retained   Accumulated Other Comprehensive   Shareholders’   Non-controlling   Total 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Reserves   Earnings   Income (Loss)   Equity   Interest   Equity 
                                     
Balance at March 31, 2021   4,381,033   $43,810   $4,799,384   $323,820   $5,312,654   $(278,180)  $10,201,488   $606,936   $10,808,424 
                                              
Common stock   59,052    591    (591)   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    470,788    -    470,788    123,338    594,126 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    153,129    153,129    10,486    163,615 
                                              
Balance at September 30, 2021   4,440,085   44,401   $4,798,793   323,820   $5,783,442   $(125,051)  $10,825,405   $740,760   $11,566,165 
                                              
Balance at March 31, 2020   4,381,033   $43,810   $4,799,384   $231,424   $4,723,999   $(734,028)  $9,064,589   $234,540   $9,299,129 
                                              
Net income (loss)   -    -    -    -    374,640    -    374,640    136,783    511,423 
Foreign currency translation adjustment   -    -    -    -    -    228,389    228,389    18,746    247,135 
Balance at September 30, 2020   4,381,033   $43,810   4,799,384   $231,424   5,098,639   $(505,639)  $9,667,618   $390,069   10,057,687 

  

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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the six months ended,
September 30
 
   2021   2020 
Cash flows from operating activities:        
Net Income (loss)  $594,126   $511,423 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   68,190    70,124 
Non-cash lease expense   252,897    130,173 
Loss from disposal of property and equipment   4,444    - 
Provision for doubtful accounts   265,965    241,551 
Provision for investments in unconsolidated entities   -    23,329 
Interest income from loan to third parties   (24,956)   (72,600)
Deferred tax benefit   (139,442)   (53,069)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable, net   (404,495)   (645,705)
Other receivable, net   (3,583,568)   150,959 
Other current assets   (23,352)   (44,446)
Rent deposit   -    (77,731)
Deferred revenue   583,009    787,789 
Taxes payable   259,051    245,863 
Other payable   12,825    4,074 
Operating lease liabilities   (250,247)   (129,738)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities   (37,742)   445,590 
Net cash provided by operating activities   (2,423,295)   1,587,586 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment   (69,923)   (7,417)
Proceeds made for loans to related party   (1,650,000)   (1,650,000)
Proceeds from loans to related party   -    2,355,481 
Payments made for loans to third parties   23,513    (18,321)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (1,696,410)   679,743 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Changes in due to related parties   58,250    (88,510)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   58,250    (88,510)
           
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash   182,215    253,600 
           
Net increase in cash   (3,879,240)   2,432,419 
Cash at beginning of the period   12,054,015    6,833,891 
Cash at end of the period  $8,174,775   $9,266,310 
           
Supplemental cash flow information          
Cash paid for income taxes  $(9,678)  $29,066 
           
Non-cash financing activities          
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations  $793,531   $816,057 

 

 

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