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Skillful Craftsman Education Technology (NASDAQ: EDTK) has announced two strategic initiatives: the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in the United States to expand into the international skills training market, and the elimination of membership fees for its Education Cloud Platform starting October 1, 2024. The platform, operated by Wuxi Kingway Technology Co., a variable interest entity of the company in China, will now offer free online skills training to all users in an effort to expand its customer base.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited (NASDAQ: EDTK) has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore, named LE FIRST SKILLAND PTE. LTD. (LFS), to enhance its global business development in vocational education. The company aims to integrate Singapore's vocational skills standards to address the urgent demand for skilled workers in developed countries with aging populations. Focusing on nursing staff training, LFS intends to fill Singapore's need for 2,000 professional nurses annually. This initiative is expected to generate significant revenue and strengthen Skillful Craftsman's foothold in the global vocational education market.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited (NASDAQ: EDTK) has announced a non-binding term sheet for a proposed private placement of convertible notes totaling up to US$10 million. The notes are unsecured and will mature in five years, bearing interest at 7% per annum. Notably, these notes can be converted into ordinary shares at an initial price of US$1.82. The Company is negotiating with accredited investors to finalize this deal, emphasizing its vocational education expansion plans in Southeast Asia and the establishment of a subsidiary in Singapore. However, there is no certainty that a definitive agreement will be reached.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced a $1 million convertible note issuance to investors, set to mature in one year with a 7% interest rate. The note can be converted into ordinary shares at an initial price of $1.82, subject to adjustments. Chairman Xiaofeng Gao highlighted that the funding will support the company's expansion in Southeast Asia's growing vocational education market, driven by rising demand for skill development. The company plans to leverage strategic partnerships to implement its long-term growth strategy, aiming to enhance shareholder value.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced the development of Class Bot, innovative AI-driven application tools for online education. Utilizing technology from OpenAI, the Class Bot aims to enhance curriculum creation and student learning experiences. Currently in the R&D phase, it is expected to complete internal testing by Q4 2023. The tool offers automatic curriculum generation, personalized learning features, and an AI tutor function to aid students. The official launch is projected for late 2023, focusing on multilingual versions for regions with growing vocational education markets, especially Southeast Asia.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced a strategic cooperation with Newlink Technology Inc. to develop robotic process automation (RPA) technology and a vocational training environment using AI and digital twin technology. The partnership aims to enhance training for employees at financial institutions and college students. Newlink will supply essential technologies, while Skillful Craftsman's subsidiary, Jisen, will conduct research and provide R&D solutions. This collaboration seeks to increase both companies' market presence and improve work efficiency in the digital transformation process.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Jiangsu Hibao Tech Software Co., Ltd. to develop the 'Meta-Factory', a smart technical skills training platform based in the Metaverse. This platform aims to enhance vocational education through immersive learning experiences in smart manufacturing. Meta-Factory will provide multi-person collaborative training environments and utilize advanced VR and AR technologies to simulate realistic factory operations.
On January 28, 2022, Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced an agreement to acquire a 60% equity interest in Wuxi Talent Home Information Technology Co., Ltd. (WTH) for approximately RMB15 million (US$2.36 million) in cash and 791,667 newly issued shares. This acquisition, expected to close by February 28, 2022, aims to enhance Skillful Craftsman's online business and vocational training services, tapping into the growing flexible staffing market in Jiangsu Province. Chairman Xiaofeng Gao emphasized the strategic importance of this deal for expanding market presence and revenue generation.
