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Solidion Technology Secures $1 Million Non-Dilutive Bridge Financing from Existing Shareholder

Company Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Shareholder Value and Pursue Strategic, Long-Term Capital Partners

DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Solidion Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: STI), an advanced battery technology solutions provider, today announced that it has entered into a $1,000,000 non-dilutive bridge financing facility with one of its major shareholders.

This financing provides additional working capital to support Solidion’s ongoing growth initiatives while avoiding dilution to existing shareholders.

Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology, stated:

“This transaction demonstrates confidence from our long-term investors and reinforces our commitment to disciplined capital management. We intend to continue avoiding highly dilutive financing structures and will focus on partnerships that align with our long-term growth strategy.”

Solidion continues to advance its commercialization roadmap, including scaling pilot production capacity, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding customer relationships across the electric vehicle (EV), data center and energy storage sectors.

About Solidion Technology, Inc.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas with pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, Solidion’s (NASDAQ: STI) core business includes manufacturing of battery materials and components, as well as development and production of next-generation batteries for energy storage systems, including UPS systems serving the artificial intelligence (AI) data center market and electric vehicles for ground, aerospace, and sea transportation. Solidion holds a portfolio of over 525 patents, covering innovations such as high-capacity, silane gas free and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.

For more information, please visit www.solidiontech.com or contact Investor Relations.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Embracing the Spirit of “Leading Change”: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Reestablishment of Fudan University School of Management

2025 Global Business Education Deans’ Forum & Expo Opens in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On October 24 the Fudan University School of Management (Fudan SoM) marked a milestone in its 40th Anniversary Celebration Week with the launch of the 2025 Global Business Education Deans’ Forum & Expo, held at the theater in Building C on the School’s Zhengli Campus.

2025 Global Business Education Deans' Forum & Expo Opens in Shanghai
2025 Global Business Education Deans’ Forum & Expo Opens in Shanghai

China’s business education has achieved remarkable progress in international collaboration, research innovation, and talent development, while also facing challenges amid an increasingly complex global landscape. As the centerpiece of Fudan SoM’s anniversary celebration, the Global Business Education Expo was designed to address the evolving priorities of business education in China and to shape dialogue on its global future. The event brought together deans and representatives from nearly 50 leading business schools and international business education organizations across five continents—including the MIT Sloan School of Management, Yale School of Management, and London Business School—to reflect on achievements in global engagement, discuss emerging challenges, and identify new opportunities for collaboration.

The opening ceremony also featured a dynamic interactive session titled “Youth Leading Change: Global Young Voices on the Future of Business.” Young Chinese and international representatives from Fudan SoM posed thoughtful, candid questions that reflected the creativity and aspirations of a new generation of business leaders.

Held on the same day, the Global Business Education Deans’ Forum focused on the theme “Pioneering Change in Global Business Education.” The forum brought together education leaders from around the world to share perspectives and foster collaboration, reflecting Fudan SoM’s commitment to open exchange and global partnership.

In his opening remarks, Lu Xiongwen, Dean of Fudan SoM, noted that China’s rapid technological transformation is driving profound change in business education. He emphasized the importance of bridging theory and practice to address real-world challenges—an imperative shared by business schools worldwide.

During the keynote session, Gary Dushnitsky, Deputy Dean of London Business School, and Lily Bi, President and CEO of The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), delivered keynote addresses titled “The Future of Business Education: A View from a Leading Global Business School” and “Sailing Through Uncertainty: Embracing a Global Future in Business Education”, respectively.

The roundtable forum, themed “Pioneering for Change through Globalization,” brought together leading academics and deans for an in-depth discussion. Participants included Lu Xiongwen, Dean of Fudan SoM; Léon Laulusa, Executive President and Dean of ESCP Business School; Lynnette Purda, Interim Dean of Queen’s University Smith School of Business; Karen Spens, President of BI Norwegian Business School; Dominique V. Turpin, President (European) of China Europe International Business School (CEIBS); and Zhou Lin, Dean of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School. The conversation explored key issues facing business education today—from addressing global challenges and innovating curriculum design to expanding international partnerships.

At the two parallel sessions, Deans and senior leadership from leading business schools and international business education organizations—including AACSB, Bocconi University, DEC, DePaul University, ESSEC, FGV, HEC Paris, Hitotsubashi ICS, HKU, Luiss University, SMU, UBC, UQ Business School, UNSW Business School, Taiwan University College of Management, Yale SOM—engaged in in-depth discussions. The sessions centered on the themes “AI Empowering Business Education: Curriculum Innovation and Global Collaboration” and “Innovation in Global Business Education: Sustainable Development and Cross-Cultural Collaboration.” Participants shared perspectives on how artificial intelligence is reshaping educational paradigms, advancing sustainable practices, and strengthening cross-cultural collaboration, offering a comprehensive look at emerging trends and diverse explorations in global business education.

Commemorating its 40th anniversary of reestablishment, Fudan SoM’s celebration drew global attention as both a forum for envisioning the future of business education and a moment to honor its own legacy. Embodying the spirit of “Inspiration, Truth-Seeking, Innovation, and Leading Change,” it continues to shine brightly today while reaffirming the founding vision and mission that have guided Fudan SoM over the past four decades.

HepTa Advisory-Labs recognized among the Best Places to Work in France 2024

An international distinction celebrating the company’s culture of human excellence and innovation


PARIS, FRANCE – Media OutReach Newswire – 30 October 2025 – HepTa Advisory-Labs has earned the Best Place to Work 2024 certification, joining the exclusive community of organizations recognized for the exceptional quality of their workplace environment and their commitment to employee well-being.

This distinction, awarded following a rigorous evaluation conducted among employees and the HR team, highlights the high levels of trust, collaboration, and motivation that define the company’s culture. The evaluation results revealed a strong sense of pride and belonging, a feeling of recognition, and a management approach grounded in autonomy and transparency.

“Being certified as a Best Place to Work is a recognition of our teams’ collective commitment. At HepTa, we believe that a human, inclusive, and inspiring environment is the key to innovation and sustainable performance,” said Mouaad HAFSI, CEO of the organization.

HepTa A.L. — The Intelligence of Transformation
HepTa Advisory-Labs is a center of excellence in information systems architecture and transformation. The company supports organizations in addressing major digital challenges by helping them design, manage, and industrialize innovative solutions around data, artificial intelligence, and next-generation information systems.

Transform, Innovate, Accelerate

At the heart of our approach lie our innovation labs — true delivery accelerators that combine applied research, architectural design, and rapid prototyping to turn ideas into tangible, measurable solutions. Our teams design AI models, data platforms, cloud architectures, and intelligent IT frameworks that create a lasting competitive advantage for our clients.

Human Excellence and Unique Expertise
Our strength lies in our human capital. HepTa A.L. consultants, coming from leading firms and top schools, bring together a dual skill set:

  • Strategic vision and technical expertise
  • The rigor of architects and the creativity of entrepreneurs

Driven by strong values — openness, integrity, innovation, and collaboration — they design tailor-made, concrete, and sustainable solutions adapted to complex contexts and ambitious goals.

A Recognized and Inspiring Culture

HepTa Advisory-Labs is proud to be certified as a Best Place to Work. This recognition celebrates a management model based on trust, autonomy, and individual development. Every day, the company fosters an inclusive, stimulating, and fulfilling environment where everyone can learn, innovate, and grow.
Hashtag: #BestPlacesToWork

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Attapeu Exceeds 2025 Revenue Budget Target with Strong Economic Growth

The provincial meeting on 29 October (Photo: Pathedlao)

Attapeu Province reported a revenue budget of over LAK 1,230 billion (USD 56.7 million) in the first nine months of 2025, reaching 116 percent of its planned target.

In Hangzhou, a New Soccer Tournament Aims to Kickstart China’s Football Future

HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The inaugural “Qiantang Cup,” an international youth football invitational, wrapped up its debut this week in this eastern Chinese city, aiming to do more than just crown a champion. The event, part of a broader push to elevate China’s standing in the world’s most popular sport, culminated with a victory by Shanghai Shenhua in a tense final that went to penalties.

But beyond the pitch, the six-day tournament served as a stage for a more significant goal: fostering the international exchanges that Chinese football officials say are crucial for the nation’s development in the sport.

On Monday, the final day of competition, Shanghai Shenhua clinched the title by defeating the Regional Youth Training Center team 6-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in regular time. Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor secured third place with a 3-0 win over France’s AJ Auxerre.

The following day, Chinese Football Association (CFA) President Song Kai struck a determined note at a related development forum. “For Chinese football to develop, exchange is essential,” Song told an audience of officials and youth training experts from abroad. “The participation of athletes from different countries provides an excellent opportunity for our youth.”

His comments underscore a long-standing challenge for China, which has invested heavily in its domestic football system but has yet to see its national teams consistently compete at the highest international levels. The tournament, featuring ten under-14 teams from China and abroad, represents a localized effort to bridge that gap by exposing young players and coaches to different styles of play and training philosophies.

For Hangzhou, designated a “National Key City for Football Development,” the event was a chance to test its organizational muscle and showcase its ambitions. The city is working to build a distinct identity within China’s football landscape, and officials hope the Qiantang Cup will become a fixture.

“The CFA is very pleased and gratified to see the efforts made by the local government in Zhejiang to enhance the football atmosphere,” Song said, signaling the national body’s approval of the local initiative.

The forum that followed his speech delved into the specifics of player development, featuring voices from some of the clubs and nations that participated. Among the speakers were former Chinese international striker Yang Xu, Choi Jin-ho of South Korea’s Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, and the U18 head coach from France’s AJ Auxerre. Their discussions focused on the nuanced systems for nurturing elite youth talent—a key area where China seeks to improve.

The tournament itself, while new, displayed the hallmarks of a professionally run competition. The 25 matches were characterized by a high technical level, reflecting the growing focus on youth development globally. For the host city, the event provided a blueprint for future international engagements and a tangible platform for its young athletes.

The success of this first edition offers a glimmer of optimism. As the lights dim on the inaugural Qiantang Cup, Hangzhou’s hope is that the connections forged and the lessons learned on its fields will contribute to a longer, more challenging game: building a sustainable football future for China, one pass and one partnership at a time.

With critical minerals in focus at APEC, Australia and South Korea should explore new opportunities in sustainable food and agriculture

GOLD COAST, Australia, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — While critical minerals are set to dominate discussions at the APEC Summit, there’s another opportunity for Australia and South Korea to deepen ties – drawing on Australia’s strengths in sustainable agriculture and South Korea’s expertise in technology and innovation to advance the next wave of food and agricultural research. 

On the back of attending the QS Higher Ed Summit in Seoul next week, Southern Cross University (SCU) researchers plan to explore this emerging opportunity, meeting with Korean universities and industry partners to identify new ways of working together in plant science, natural products and functional food research. 

These are shared priorities for Australia and South Korea, both investing heavily in research and innovation to improve how food is produced and used. Agriculture and food trade between the two nations has grown significantly, exceeding AUD$5.6 billion annually. 

Southern Cross University researcher Dr Kwanho Jeong, a crop scientist whose work helps develop stronger, more sustainable crops – from rice and macadamias in Australia to other high-value foods suited to changing climates across the Asia-Pacific – said the visit is a great opportunity to connect Australian agricultural research with Korea’s strong focus on technology and innovation 

“By combining our strengths, we can help develop crops and products that are more resilient, more nutritious and better suited to future conditions,” he said. 

“I also hope to create opportunities for Korean students to take part in research at Southern Cross University, building stronger exchange pathways and collaboration between our institutions.” 

At the QS Higher Ed Summit, Professor Renaud Joannes-Boyau, Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), will chair a regional panel on Transformational Leadership in Challenging Times, exploring how universities can stay mission-driven and adaptive, and how international collaboration can spark new ideas and build resilience. 

“Southern Cross University has built its reputation on doing research that matters – work that helps communities adapt, industries grow, and partners thrive,” said Professor Joannes-Boyau. 

“The challenges facing higher education demand leadership that is adaptive, inclusive and focused on real impact. The conversations in Seoul are an opportunity to explore how we build that kind of future together.” 

The Seoul visit follows SCU’s QS Five-Star rating, with five stars for Employability with graduate employment rates above 90 per cent (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).

J Hotel Shanghai Tower Unveils “Autumn’s Finest”, a Seasonal Hairy Crab Feast Crafted by Huaiyang Master Chef Zhou Xiaoyan

SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As autumn paints Shanghai in shades of gold, J Hotel Shanghai Tower, perched atop China’s tallest building, introduces a limited-time “Hairy Crab Set Menu” at Heavenly Jin. Created in collaboration with Master Chef Zhou Xiaoyan, an inheritor of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Huaiyang cuisine, the restaurant celebrates the season’s finest flavors. Guests are invited to dine above the clouds, where culinary craftsmanship meets breathtaking skyline views in a poetic encounter of tradition and innovation.


Heavenly Jin: Where Culinary Art Meets the Shanghai Skyline
Located on the 120th floor of Shanghai Tower, Heavenly Jin holds the Guinness World Records as the highest restaurant in a building. It reimagines the elegance of Jiangnan cuisine through a modern lens, combining refined techniques with artistic presentation. From every table, guests can take in pleasing panoramas of the city, the glittering towers of Lujiazui, the winding curves of the Huangpu River, and the far horizon where the Yangtze meets the sea. Here, dining becomes an experience suspended between sky and flavor, a quiet dialogue between cuisine and the city below.

Master Chef Zhou Xiaoyan: The Voice of Huaiyang Cuisine Heritage
Autumn in China has long been a season of flavor and reflection, a time to savor, gather, and enjoy the richness of the harvest. As the Inheritor of China’s Intangible Cultural Heritage in Huaiyang Cuisine and Culinary Consultant of Heavenly Jin, Chef Zhou Xiaoyan transforms this timeless culinary tradition into a modern expression of artistry and taste.

With nearly five decades of mastery, Chef Zhou brings the precision and poetry of Huaiyang cuisine to life, crafting each dish as both a feast and a story of the season. This “Hairy Crab Set Menu” uses premium hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake, paired with seasonal ingredients like osmanthus, chrysanthemum, fish maw, and peanut sprouts etc. Each dish captures the poetry of the season and the craftsmanship of fine Chinese dining.

This seasonal tasting journey presents a series of exquisite dishes inspired by autumn’s bounty. Highlights include Amber Elegance, a delicate tofu sphere filled with crab roe and crab meat in a light jackfruit broth, balancing richness with gentle sweetness; Chrysanthemum Grace, wok-fried fish maw with crab oil and pickled peanut sprouts, topped with chrysanthemum petals for a subtle floral note; Golden Reunion, braised sturgeon tendon and bird’s nest cooked with rich crab roe, symbolizing prosperity and grace; and Steamed Hairy Crab with Osmanthus and Chinese Yellow Wine, where the natural sweetness of the crab is enhanced by the mellow fragrance of aged Chinese rice wine and the floral perfume of osmanthus blossoms.

From October 28th to December 8th, 2025, this exquisite autumn tasting menu is available at Heavenly Jin, priced at RMB 1,888 per person, subject to a 15% service charge. And guests may enhance the experience with an optional pairing of Gu Yue Long Shan 1959 Green Jade 20-Year Shaoxing Wine, with its rich aroma and smooth finish. This vintage Chinese rice wine complements the sweetness of crab meat and the creaminess of roe, creating a pairing deeply rooted in Chinese culinary tradition yet refined for the modern palate.

For reservations of the limited-time “Hairy Crab Set Menu”, please call +86 21 3886 8989. For a memorable stay experience above the clouds, visit the official Jin Jiang Rewards, Radisson Rewards, www.jhotel-shanghai.com or contact info@jhotel-shanghai.com.

ABOUT JIN JIANG RADISSON HOTELS

Established under Jin Jiang International Group, Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels is a business structure formed by Jin Jiang International Hotel Management Co., Ltd. and Radisson Hotel Group China. Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels provides a complete hospitality solution for luxury and high-end hotels, creating outstanding value and exceptional stay experience for guests while meeting the evolving needs of tourism industry.

The portfolio of Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels comprises of 10 brands: J, Yan Garden, Kunlun, Jin Jiang Hotel, Radisson Collection, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, and Golden Tulip.

Jin Jiang Radisson Hotels offers dual loyalty programs: Jin Jiang Rewards and Radisson Rewards, tailormade for domestic and international guests. Our loyalty programs are designed to deliver an elevated experience that makes Every Moment Matter, offering exclusive privileges and benefits to our valued members.

ABOUT J

Above All Else
J is an important milestone for Jin Jiang International, being the first Chinese company successfully developed a top-of-class “Chinese global brand”. Meticulously crafted over the course of years, J brand inherits the essence of “Benevolence” advocated by Chinese Confucianism, conveying the cultural sentiment of “Like a Gentleman, with a Benevolent Heart”.

The letter “J” is derived from the phonetic sound of the Chinese character “锦” (Jin), sharing the same initial letter as “Jin Jiang”, thereby reflecting the close connection between the J brand and the Jin Jiang brand. The design inspiration for the J logo originates from the blooming magnolia, the official flower of Shanghai. The goal of J is to establish itself as a top global Chinese hotel brand positioned at the pinnacle of global hotel brands, originating from Shanghai and blooming worldwide.

TAL Education Group Announces Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended August 31, 2025 and Issues Notice of Annual General Meeting

BEIJING, Oct. 30, 2025 /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 second quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended August 31, 2025 and issued notice of Annual General Meeting.

Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

  • Net revenues were US$861.4 million, compared to net revenues of US$619.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Income from operations was US$96.1 million, compared to income from operations of US$47.6 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$107.8 million, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of US$64.5 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Net income attributable to TAL was US$124.1 million, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$57.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$135.8 million, compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$74.3 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Basic net income per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) was US$0.22, and diluted net income per ADS was US$0.21. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.24. Three ADSs represent one Class A common share.
  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$3,248.8 million as of August 31, 2025, compared to US$3,618.4 million as of February 28, 2025.

Highlights for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2025

  • Net revenues were US$1,436.4 million, compared to net revenues of US$1,033.5 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Income from operations was US$110.4 million, compared to income from operations of US$30.3 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$133.0 million, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of US$65.4 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Net income attributable to TAL was US$155.4 million, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$68.8 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$177.9 million, compared to non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$103.9 million in the same period of the prior year.
  • Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.26. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.30.

Financial Data——Second Quarter and First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2026
(In US$ thousands, except per ADS data and percentages)

Three Months Ended

August 31,

2024

2025

Pct. Change

Net revenues

619,361

861,353

39.1 %

Income from operations

47,622

96,097

101.8 %

Non-GAAP income from operations

64,520

107,849

67.2 %

Net income attributable to TAL

57,431

124,084

116.1 %

Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL

74,329

135,836

82.7 %

Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic

0.09

0.22

129.6 %

Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted

0.09

0.21

130.0 %

Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – basic

0.12

0.24

94.2 %

Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – diluted

0.12

0.24

94.6 %

 

Six Months Ended

August 31,

2024

2025

Pct. Change

Net revenues

1,033,548

1,436,352

39.0 %

Income from operations

30,292

110,443

264.6 %

Non-GAAP income from operations

65,396

132,958

103.3 %

Net income attributable to TAL

68,833

155,366

125.7 %

Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL

103,937

177,881

71.1 %

Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – basic

0.11

0.26

132.4 %

Net income per ADS attributable to TAL – diluted

0.11

0.26

133.1 %

Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – basic

0.17

0.30

76.2 %

Non-GAAP net income per ADS attributable to
TAL – diluted

0.17

0.30

76.7 %

“We delivered progress across our core businesses in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Both our enrichment learning programs and learning devices contributed to revenue growth, sequentially and year-over-year. Ongoing investments in user experience, technology, and educational model innovations continue to drive this momentum.” said Alex Peng, TAL’s President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Peng added, “Strategically, we will continue to allocate resources on key areas critical to achieving sustainable growth. Our goal is to deliver transformative learning solutions that empower students’ holistic development while expanding access to high-quality educational content. “

Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026

Net Revenues

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, TAL reported net revenues of US$861.4 million, representing a 39.1% increase from US$619.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Operating Costs and Expenses

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, operating costs and expenses were US$766.7 million, representing a 34.0% increase from US$572.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$755.0 million, representing a 36.0% increase from US$555.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Cost of revenues increased by 36.8% to US$370.3 million from US$270.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 37.6% to US$369.8 million, from US$268.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Selling and marketing expenses increased by 46.9% to US$267.3 million from US$181.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 48.6% to US$264.4 million, from US$177.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

General and administrative expenses increased by 8.0% to US$129.1 million from US$119.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 11.5% to US$120.8 million, from US$108.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 30.5% to US$11.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 from US$16.9 million in the same period of fiscal year 2025.

Gross Profit                                                                                                                                 

Gross profit increased by 40.8% to US$491.0 million from US$348.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. The gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was 57.0%, compared to 56.3% in the same period of the prior year.

Income from Operations

Income from operations was US$96.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to income from operations of US$47.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$107.8 million, compared to Non-GAAP income from operations of US$64.5 million in the same period of the prior year.

Other Income

Other income was US$67.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to other income of US$20.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments

Impairment loss on long-term investment was US$1.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to US$4.9 million in the same period of fiscal year 2025.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was US$51.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to US$25.6 million of income tax expense in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Net Income attributable to TAL Education Group

Net income attributable to TAL was US$124.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$57.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$135.8 million, compared to Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL of US$74.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS

Basic net income per ADS was US$0.22, and diluted net income per ADS was US$0.21 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.24 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026.

Cash Flow 

Net cash used in operating activities for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 was US$58.1 million.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Short-Term Investments

As of August 31, 2025, the Company had US$1,542.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,706.6 million of short-term investments, compared to US$1,771.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and US$1,847.1 million of short-term investments as of February 28, 2025.

Deferred Revenue

As of August 31, 2025, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was US$822.7 million, compared to US$671.2 million as of February 28, 2025.

Financial Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal Year 2026

Net Revenues

For the first six months of fiscal year 2026, TAL reported net revenues of US$1,436.4 million, representing a 39.0% increase from US$1,033.5 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

Operating Costs and Expenses

In the first six months of fiscal year 2026, operating costs and expenses were US$1,328.2 million, representing a 32.3% increase from US$1,004.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were US$1,305.7 million, representing a 34.7% increase from US$969.0 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

Cost of revenues increased by 33.8% to US$629.9 million from US$470.6 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP cost of revenues, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 34.8% to US$628.8 million from US$466.5 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025 .

Selling and marketing expenses increased by 47.2% to US$448.1 million from US$304.3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 49.4% to US$442.1 million from US$296.0 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

General and administrative expenses increased by 9.2% to US$250.2 million from US$229.2 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 13.7% to US$234.8 million from US$206.6 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

Total share-based compensation expenses allocated to the related operating costs and expenses decreased by 35.9% to US$22.5 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026 from US$35.1 million in the same period of fiscal year 2025.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased by 43.3% to US$806.4 million from US$562.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. The gross margin for the first six months of fiscal year 2026 was 56.1%, compared to 54.5% in the same period of the prior year.

Income from Operations

Income from operations was US$110.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026, compared to income from operations of US$30.3 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$133.0 million, compared to US$65.4 million Non-GAAP income from operations in the same period of the prior year.

Other Income

Other income was US$76.5 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2026, compared to other income of US$33.6 million in the same period of the prior year.

Impairment Loss on Long-term Investments

Impairment loss on long-term investments was US$1.4 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2026, compared to US$8.7 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense was US$62.2 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026, compared to US$27.9 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2025.

Net Income Attributable to TAL Education Group

Net income attributable to TAL was US$155.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2026, compared to net income attributable to TAL of US$68.8 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2025. Non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was US$177.9 million, compared to US$103.9 million Non-GAAP income attributable to TAL in the same period of the prior year.

Basic and Diluted Net Income per ADS

Basic and diluted net income per ADS were both US$0.26 in the first six months of fiscal year 2026. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, were both US$0.30 in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.

Cash Flow 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the first six months of fiscal year 2026 was US$289.7 million.

Share Repurchase

On July 28, 2025, TAL’s board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$600 million of the Company’s common shares over the next 12 months. Between July 31 and October 29, 2025, the Company has repurchased 4,195,065 common shares at an aggregate consideration of approximately US$134.7 million.

TAL to Hold Annual General Meeting on November 14, 2025

The Company announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “AGM”) at TAL Building No.1, Courtyard No. 9, Qixin Middle Street, Changping District, Beijing, China, on November 14, 2025 at 3:00PM (Beijing time). No proposal will be submitted to shareholders for approval at the AGM. Instead, the AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders and beneficial owners of the Company’s ADSs to discuss Company’s affairs with management.

The board of directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on November 3, 2025 (Eastern Standard Time) as the record date (the “Record Date”). Holders of record of the Company’s common shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to notice of the AGM and any adjournment or postponement thereof. Beneficial owners of the Company’s ADSs are welcome to attend the AGM in person.

The notice of the AGM is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.100tal.com/. The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F (the “Annual Report”), which includes the Company’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s Annual Report can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of its website at https://ir.100tal.com, as well as on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its financial results for the second fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2026 ended August 31, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on October 30, 2025 (8:00 p.m. Beijing time on October 30, 2025).

Please note that you will need to pre-register for conference call participation at https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BId11d22b63571450197297e0a9753b9bd

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 cost of revenues, non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses, non-GAAP general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating costs and expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income attributable to TAL, non-GAAP basic and non-GAAP diluted net 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 compensation 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 28,
2025

As of

August 31,
2025

ASSETS

Current assets

  Cash and cash equivalents

$ 1,771,260

$ 1,542,194

  Restricted cash, current

187,846

205,973

  Short-term investments

1,847,120

1,706,603

  Inventory, net

104,876

133,021

  Amounts due from related parties, current

37

28

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

215,781

264,313

Total current assets

4,126,920

3,852,132

  Restricted cash, non-current

32,625

33,242

  Property and equipment, net

472,366

499,833

  Deferred tax assets

3,487

1,741

  Rental deposits

22,131

25,273

  Intangible assets, net

394

48,382

  Goodwill

155

45,704

  Land use rights, net

182,880

184,640

  Amounts due from related parties, non-current

96

98

   Long-term investments

305,105

367,111

   Long-term prepayments and other non-current assets

27,844

28,194

   Operating lease right-of-use assets

329,064

366,289

Total assets

$ 5,503,067

$ 5,452,639

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities

  Accounts payable

$ 146,300

$ 157,374

  Deferred revenue, current

624,272

777,669

  Amounts due to related parties, current

93

89

  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

582,227

649,957

  Operating lease liabilities, current

88,453

103,780

Total current liabilities

1,441,345

1,688,869

  Deferred revenue, non-current

46,955

44,984

  Deferred tax liabilities

3,474

13,737

  Operating lease liabilities, non-current

244,895

269,551

Total liabilities

1,736,669

2,017,141

Equity

  Class A common shares

154

154

  Class B common shares

49

49

  Treasury stock

(17)

  Additional paid-in capital

4,294,819

3,781,362

  Statutory reserve

179,537

177,230

  Accumulated deficit

(624,078)

(466,405)

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(83,914)

(56,586)

Total TAL Education Group’s equity

3,766,567

3,435,787

Non-controlling interests

(169)

(289)

Total equity

3,766,398

3,435,498

Total liabilities and equity

$ 5,503,067

$ 5,452,639

 

 

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 
August 31,

For the Six Months Ended

August 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

Net revenues

$ 619,361

$ 861,353

$ 1,033,548

$ 1,436,352

Cost of revenues (note 1)

270,632

370,340

470,640

629,911

Gross profit

348,729

491,013

562,908

806,441

Operating expenses (note 1)

  Selling and marketing

181,900

267,286

304,328

448,059

  General and administrative

119,499

129,107

229,181

250,226

Total operating expenses

301,399

396,393

533,509

698,285

Government subsidies

292

1,477

893

2,287

Income from operations

47,622

96,097

30,292

110,443

Interest income, net

20,397

14,161

42,919

32,883

Other income

20,466

67,076

33,617

76,548

 Impairment loss on long-term
     investments

 

(4,925)

 

(1,410)

 

(8,692)

 

(1,410)

Income before income tax
    expense and loss from equity
    method investments

83,560

175,924

98,136

218,464

Income tax expense

(25,635)

(51,080)

(27,930)

(62,158)

Loss from equity method
    investments

(587)

(819)

(1,572)

(1,074)

Net income

57,338

124,025

68,634

155,232

Add: Net loss attributable to
    noncontrolling interests

93

59

199

134

Total net income attributable to
    TAL Education Group

$ 57,431

$ 124,084

$ 68,833

$ 155,366

Net income per common share

  Basic

$ 0.28

$ 0.65

$ 0.34

$ 0.79

  Diluted

0.28

0.64

0.34

0.78

Net income per ADS (note 2)

Basic

$ 0.09

$ 0.22

$ 0.11

$ 0.26

Diluted

0.09

0.21

0.11

0.26

Weighted average shares used in 
    calculating net income per
    common share

Basic

201,768,916

189,830,408

201,668,024

195,905,541

Diluted

204,949,839

192,494,611

205,166,141

198,687,649

Note1: Share-based compensation expenses are included in the operating costs and expenses as follows:

For the Three Months

For the Six Months

Ended August 31,

Ended August 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

Cost of revenues

$ 1,793

$ 503

$ 4,155

$ 1,125

Selling and marketing expenses

3,953

2,905

8,328

5,976

General and administrative expenses

11,152

8,344

22,621

15,414

Total

$ 16,898

$ 11,752

$ 35,104

$ 22,515

Note 2: Three ADSs represent one Class A common Share.

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

For the Three Months Ended

August 31,

For the Six Months Ended

August 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

Net income

$ 57,338

$ 124,025

$ 68,634

$ 155,232

Other comprehensive income,
    net of tax

24,744

11,355

17,164

27,342

Comprehensive income

82,082

135,380

85,798

182,574

Add: Comprehensive loss
    attributable to noncontrolling
    interests

2,378

53

2,333

120

Comprehensive income
    attributable to TAL
    Education Group

$ 84,460

$ 135,433

$ 88,131

$ 182,694

 

 

TAL EDUCATION GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF

CASH FLOWS

(In thousands of U.S. dollars)

For the Three Months Ended

August 31,

For the Six Months Ended

August 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

Net cash (used in)/provided by
    operating activities

$ (576)

$ (58,095)

$ 246,217

$ 289,690

Net cash (used in)/provided by
    investing activities

(193,669)

563,331

(318,304)

36,022

Net cash used in financing
    activities

(6,799)

(281,885)

(6,794)

(535,989)

Effect of exchange rate
    changes

3,576

(328)

2,359

(45)

Net (decrease)/increase in
    cash, cash equivalents and
    restricted cash

(197,468)

223,023

(76,522)

(210,322)

Cash, cash equivalents and
    restricted cash at the
    beginning of period

$ 2,578,422

$ 1,558,386

$ 2,457,476

$ 1,991,731

Cash, cash equivalents and
    restricted cash at the end
    of period

$ 2,380,954

$ 1,781,409

$ 2,380,954

$ 1,781,409

 

 

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 August 31,

For the Six Months
Ended August 31,

2024

2025

2024

2025

Cost of revenues

$ 270,632

$ 370,340

$ 470,640

$ 629,911

Share-based compensation expense 
  in cost of revenues

1,793

503

4,155

1,125

Non-GAAP cost of revenues

268,839

369,837

466,485

628,786

Selling and marketing expenses

181,900

267,286

304,328

448,059

Share-based compensation expense 
  in selling and marketing expenses

3,953

2,905

8,328

5,976

Non-GAAP selling and marketing 
expenses

177,947

264,381

296,000

442,083

General and administrative 
expenses

 

 

119,499

 

 

129,107

 

 

229,181

 

 

250,226

Share-based compensation expense
in general and administrative
expenses

11,152

8,344

22,621

15,414

Non-GAAP general and 
administrative expenses

 

108,347

 

120,763

 

206,560

 

234,812

Operating costs and expenses

572,031

766,733

1,004,149

1,328,196

Share-based compensation expense 
in operating costs and expenses

 

16,898

 

11,752

 

35,104

 

22,515

Non-GAAP operating costs and 
expenses

 

555,133

 

754,981

 

969,045

 

1,305,681

Income from operations

47,622

96,097

30,292

110,443

Share based compensation expenses

16,898

11,752

35,104

22,515

Non-GAAP income from 
operations (note 3)

 

64,520

 

107,849

 

65,396

 

132,958

Net income attributable to TAL
Education Group

 

57,431

 

124,084

 

68,833

 

155,366

Share based compensation expenses

16,898

11,752

35,104

22,515

Non-GAAP net income 
attributable to TAL Education
Group (note 3)

$ 74,329

$ 135,836

$ 103,937

$ 177,881

 

Net income per ADS

Basic

$ 0.09

$ 0.22

$ 0.11

$ 0.26

Diluted

0.09

0.21

0.11

0.26

Non-GAAP Net income per ADS 

Basic

$ 0.12

$ 0.24

$ 0.17

$ 0.30

Diluted

0.12

0.24

0.17

0.30

ADSs used in calculating net
income per ADS

Basic

605,306,748

569,491,224

605,004,072

587,716,623

Diluted

614,849,517

577,483,833

615,498,423

596,062,947

ADSs used in calculating Non-
GAAP net income per ADS

Basic

605,306,748

569,491,224

605,004,072

587,716,623

Diluted

614,849,517

577,483,833

615,498,423

596,062,947

Note 3: The tax effect of share-based compensation expenses was immaterial in the second quarter and 
in the first six months of fiscal year 2026.