CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or the "Company") (NYSE American: AMBO) a U.S.-based innovator of AI-powered phygital (physical + digital) solutions for education, corporate collaboration and live events, today announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2025.
First Half of 2025 Financial and Operating Highlights
- HybriU's net revenues reached $1.2 million in the first half of 2025, compared with no net revenues in the first half of 2024.
- Established HybriU partnerships with two leading U.S. higher education institutions, Colorado State University and University of the West, to elevate the phygital learning experience for students and faculty.
- Broadened the HybriU platform's addressable market by launching a series of new HybriU products for corporate applications, including HybriU Conferencing and HybriU Knowledge Capture.
- Introduced the HybriU Global Learning Network (HGLN) in July to connect U.S. institutions with students worldwide, scale enrollment and provide localized academic and enrollment support.
"In the first half of 2025, we grew our top-line, expanded margins and improved our profitability, all driven by the increasing adoption of our HybriU platform," said Dr. Jin Huang, Ambow's President, Chief Executive Officer, and acting Chief Financial Officer. "Our results reflect the strength of our business model and our disciplined approach to managing resources. With $11.3 million in cash resources and HybriU's growing footprint, we're well-positioned to meet rising demand for hybrid learning and enterprise solutions across borders. In the months ahead, we plan to roll out new HybriU products designed to help universities and global businesses improve engagement and outcomes. With our comprehensive HybriU platform and expanding partnerships, HybriU is helping reshape how people learn and work together, transcending geographic limitations with cutting-edge AI. Looking forward, we remain focused on growing HybriU's impact and building long-term value for all of our stakeholders," Dr. Huang concluded.
Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net revenues for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 16.7% to $2.8 million from $2.4 million for the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily driven by net revenues generated from HybriU.
Gross profit for the second quarter of 2025 increased by 15.4% to $1.5 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2024. Gross profit margin was 53.6% for the second quarter of 2025, compared with 54.2% for the second quarter of 2024.
Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2025 decreased by 15.4% to $1.1 million from $1.3 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease was mainly attributable to reduced rental expenses.
Operating income for the second quarter of 2025 was $0.3 million, compared to $0.1 million for the same period of 2024.
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for the second quarter of 2025 was $1.8 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to $0.1 million, or $0 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2024.
As of June 30, 2025, Ambow maintained cash resources of $11.3 million, comprising cash and cash equivalents of $4.0 million and restricted cash of $7.3 million.
First Six Months 2025 Financial Results
Net revenues for the first six months of 2025 increased by 6.3% to $5.1 million from $4.8 million for the same period of 2024. The increase was primarily due to net revenues generated from HybriU.
Gross profit for the first six months of 2025 increased by 7.7% to $2.8 million from $2.6 million for the same period of 2024. Gross profit margin was 54.9%, compared with 54.2% for the same period of 2024.
Operating expenses for the first six months of 2025 decreased by 23.3% to $2.3 million from $3.0 million for the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily due to reduced rental expenses.
Operating (loss) income improved to an operating income of $0.5 million for the first six months of 2025, compared with an operating loss of $0.4 million for the same period of 2024.
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholders for the first six months of 2025 was $1.9 million, or $0.03 per basic and diluted share, compared to $0.2 million, or $0 per basic and diluted share, for the same period of 2024.
The Company's financial and operating results for the second quarter and first half of 2025 can also be found on its Report of Foreign Private Issuer on Form 6-K, to be furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") at www.sec.gov.
About Ambow
Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a U.S.-based, AI-driven technology company offering phygital (physical + digital) solutions for education, corporate conferencing and live events. Through its flagship platform, HybriU, Ambow is shaping the future of learning, collaboration and communication-delivering immersive, intelligent, real-time experiences across industries. For more information, visit Ambow's corporate website at https://www.ambow.com/.
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| AMBOW EDUCATION HOLDING LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||||
| As of December 31, | As of June 30, | ||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | ||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||
| Audited | Unaudited | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,123 | 4,064 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 7,318 | 7,260 | |||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 2,541 | 2,052 | |||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 659 | 686 | |||||
| Total current assets | 11,641 | 14,062 | |||||
| Non-current assets: | |||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,200 | 1,493 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 512 | 507 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use asset | 2,722 | 5,793 | |||||
| Other non-current assets | 1,296 | 1,339 | |||||
| Total non-current assets | 5,730 | 9,132 | |||||
| Total assets | 17,371 | 23,194 | |||||
| LIABILITIES | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Short-term borrowings | 2,700 | 4,904 | |||||
| Accounts payable | 749 | 825 | |||||
| Accrued and other liabilities | 1,029 | 2,284 | |||||
| Income taxes payable | 12 | 58 | |||||
| Operating lease liability, current | 2,357 | 712 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 6,847 | 8,783 | |||||
| Non-current liabilities: | |||||||
| Operating lease liability, non-current | 3,787 | 5,290 | |||||
| Other non-current liabilities | - | 500 | |||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,787 | 5,790 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 10,634 | 14,573 | |||||
| EQUITY | |||||||
| Preferred shares | |||||||
| ($0.003 par value;1,666,667 shares authorized, nil issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025) | - | - | |||||
| Class A Ordinary shares | |||||||
| ($0.003 par value; 66,666,667 and 66,666,667 shares authorized, 52,419,109 and 52,419,109 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025, respectively) | 146 | 146 | |||||
| Class C Ordinary shares | |||||||
| ($0.003 par value; 8,333,333 and 8,333,333 shares authorized, 4,708,415 and 4,708,415 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025, respectively) | 13 | 13 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 517,031 | 517,031 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (510,325 | ) | (508,441 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (128 | ) | (128 | ) | |||
| Total equity | 6,737 | 8,621 | |||||
| Total liabilities and equity | 17,371 | 23,194 | |||||
| AMBOW EDUCATION HOLDING LTD. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data) | |||||||||||||||
| For the six months ended June 30, | For the three months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | ||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| NET REVENUES | |||||||||||||||
| Educational programs and services | 4,773 | 3,902 | 2,399 | 1,912 | |||||||||||
| HybriU licensing and selling | - | 1,178 | - | 854 | |||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 4,773 | 5,080 | 2,399 | 2,766 | |||||||||||
| COST OF REVENUES | |||||||||||||||
| Educational programs and services | (2,208 | ) | (2,049 | ) | (1,064 | ) | (1,071 | ) | |||||||
| HybriU licensing and selling | - | (220 | ) | - | (220 | ) | |||||||||
| Total cost of revenues | (2,208 | ) | (2,269 | ) | (1,064 | ) | (1,291 | ) | |||||||
| GROSS PROFIT | 2,565 | 2,811 | 1,335 | 1,475 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | (550 | ) | (499 | ) | (251 | ) | (273 | ) | |||||||
| General and administrative | (2,280 | ) | (1,642 | ) | (944 | ) | (771 | ) | |||||||
| Research and development | (150 | ) | (203 | ) | (75 | ) | (102 | ) | |||||||
| Total operating expenses | (2,980 | ) | (2,344 | ) | (1,270 | ) | (1,146 | ) | |||||||
| OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME | (415 | ) | 467 | 65 | 329 | ||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income (expense), net | 66 | (41 | ) | 31 | (29 | ) | |||||||||
| Other income, net | 60 | 13 | 33 | 30 | |||||||||||
| Gain on lease termination | - | 1,492 | - | 1,492 | |||||||||||
| Total other income | 126 | 1,464 | 64 | 1,493 | |||||||||||
| (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX | (289 | ) | 1,931 | 129 | 1,822 | ||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | 505 | (47 | ) | (6 | ) | (47 | ) | ||||||||
| NET INCOME | 216 | 1,884 | 123 | 1,775 | |||||||||||
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS | 216 | 1,884 | 123 | 1,775 | |||||||||||
| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income, net | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||
| TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | 216 | 1,884 | 123 | 1,775 | |||||||||||
| Net income per share - basic and diluted | 0.0038 | 0.0330 | 0.0022 | 0.0311 | |||||||||||
| Net income per ADS - basic and diluted | 0.0760 | 0.6600 | 0.0440 | 0.6220 | |||||||||||
| Weighted average shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share | 57,127,524 | 57,127,524 | 57,127,524 | 57,127,524 | |||||||||||
