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Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) reported a 23% decrease in revenue to $11.9 million for the first half of fiscal 2022, down from $15.3 million last year. Gross profit fell 58% to $3.6 million, with a gross margin of 30%, driven by increased costs and fewer fee-paying members, dropping 68% to 1.1 million. The company incurred a net loss of $43.3 thousand versus a profit of $4.4 million a year ago. Cash and equivalents rose to $23.7 million. Despite challenges, future strategic shifts and governmental support for vocational education raise optimism.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) noted the release of the Opinions on Promoting the High-quality Development of Modern Vocational Education by China's government on October 12, 2021. The Opinions aim to enhance vocational education by 2025, prioritizing emerging industries such as advanced manufacturing and AI. Skillful Craftsman's Chairman expressed alignment with these goals and emphasized the company's commitment to improving online vocational education and infrastructure cooperation with various institutions.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) has appointed Mr. Shaowei Zhang as an independent director following the resignation of Mr. Limin Huang. Zhang, founder of First High-School Education Group, brings extensive educational experience and a strong network. The Board will now consist of five directors, including three independent members. Skillful Craftsman focuses on online vocational training and aims to enhance education technology in China. The appointment is expected to help implement growth strategies and create long-term shareholder value.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced a strategic partnership with Wuxi Talent Home Information Technology Co., Ltd. to enhance vocational education services. This collaboration will provide free elementary skills training and paid vocational skills courses, aiming to expand WTH's customer channels and share revenue. The Chinese flexible staffing market, valued at RMB648 billion in 2020, is projected to grow by 25% annually until 2025, driven by supportive government policies. This partnership is expected to strengthen Skillful Craftsman's market position and increase user engagement.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (EDTK) announced key management changes effective August 6, 2021. Dawei Chen has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Jun Liu, who remains with the company as Financial Director. Bill Tang becomes the new Chief Strategy Officer. Chen brings expertise in corporate finance and strategic planning, while Tang has extensive experience in investment banking. Chairman Xiaofeng Gao expressed confidence in the new leadership to enhance growth and strengthen the company’s competitive position in China’s online vocational education market.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) reported its unaudited financial results for FY 2021, ending March 31, 2021. Revenue increased 2% to $29.2 million, while gross income decreased 14% to $14.5 million. Net income dropped 65% to $3.5 million, with earnings per share at $0.32, down from $1.11 last year. Total fee-paying members fell 47.6% to 1.62 million. Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the company anticipates growth driven by new regulations supporting vocational education in China.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced significant changes to its board of directors effective June 1, 2021. Key appointments include Bin Fu as a director and Steven Yuan Ning Sim as chairperson of the Audit Committee. Huiqing Ye will chair the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. H. David Sherman resigns from the board but will remain an independent advisor. Following these changes, the board now consists of five directors, with three being independent. This restructuring aims to enhance corporate governance and oversight.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced a definitive agreement to acquire Shenzhen Jisen Information Tech Limited for 2,900,000 newly issued ordinary shares. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing educational cooperation and developing financial education resources within China. Jisen Information specializes in financial education, offering trading simulators and SaaS-based market analysis services, and has partnerships with several Chinese universities. The transaction is expected to close by the end of May 2021, pending certain conditions.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) announced the appointment of Bin Fu as co-CEO, effective May 24, 2021. With over 10 years in financial vocational education, Fu's previous roles include Chief Operating Officer at Columbus Fintec and Chief Risk Officer at SilverStone Investment. His expertise in U.S. financial markets is expected to enhance internal controls and further the company's offline business expansion, particularly for its ‘Education Certificate + Several Vocational Skill Level Certificates’ project. The company boasts 75.5 million registered members, 3.28 million of whom are fee-paying.
Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDTK) has appointed Steven Yuan Ning Sim as a director, effective March 3, 2021. He succeeds Teoh Chun Hiah, who resigned on February 17, 2021. Sim, with over 15 years of financial management experience, has held key positions including Chief Financial Officer at Pintec Technology and Leyou Inc. The company, which offers online vocational training, reported 75.5 million registered members as of September 30, 2020. Skillful Craftsman expresses gratitude for Ms. Teoh's contributions during their IPO process.
