Veranda Learning Solutions Reports Strong Q2 & H1 FY25 Financial PerformanceTotal Income up 56% YoY, EBITDA Grows 2.6X YoY

CHENNAI, 14TH NOVEMBER 2024: Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), a listed education company offering end-to-end solutions in education space, announced robust financial results for the second quarter and half-year ending September 30, 2024. The company delivered solid growth, capitalizing on new opportunities and continually providing high-impact educational outcomes.

In Q2 FY25, Veranda reported an operating revenue of ₹138.62 crore, a 40.91% increase from ₹98.37 crore in Q2 FY24. The EBITDA surged to ₹30.40 crore, marking a significant rise from ₹16.75 crore in the same period last year, driven by growth across business segments as well as operational efficiencies. Overall, the total revenue for H1FY25 stood at Rs. 257.61 crores, as compared to Rs. 167.27 crores in H1FY24. The Total number of students trained by the Veranda Group for H1FY25 stood at 1,72,198.

Consolidated Financial Highlights:

Particulars (Rs. Crores)	Q2 FY25	Q2 FY24	Y-o-Y	Q1 FY25	Q-o-Q	H1FY25	H1FY24	Y-o-Y
Revenue from Operations	138.62	98.37	40.91%	118.99	16.50%	257.61	167.27	54.00%
Other Income	1.83	1.90		7.43		9.26	3.48
Total Income	140.45	100.27	40.07%	126.42	11.09%	266.87	170.75	56.29%
Gross Profit	84.17	56.63	48.64%	72.44	16.19%	156.61	95.01	64.83%
Gross Profit Margin (%)	60.72%	57.56%		60.88%		60.79%	56.80%
Operating Expenses
Advt. & Business Promotion	15.83	14.46	9.45%	16.05	(1.40)%	31.88	24.74	28.89%
Corporate Costs	6.22	4.53	37.28%	5.87	5.94%	12.08	10.11	19.52%
Other Expenses	31.43	21.68	44.94%	29.13	7.89%	60.55	38.62	56.81%
Non-Operating Expenses
ESOPs/RSU	2.12	1.10	92.01%	1.22	74.01%	3.34	2.64	26.60%
EBITDA	30.40	16.75	81.54%	27.61	10.13%	58.01	22.39	159.13%
Finance Cost	33.23	10.31		29.92		63.15	18.76
Depreciation	24.22	6.17		22.33		46.56	25.12
Tax Expenses	3.32	1.80		0.51		3.82	(0.63)
PAT	(30.37)	(1.53)		(25.16)		(55.52)	(20.86)

Key Consolidated Financial Highlights:

• Total Income: ₹140.45 crores in Q2 FY25 (up 40.07% YoY); ₹266.87 crores in H1 FY25 (up 56.29% YoY)

• Gross Profit: ₹84.17 crores with a margin of 60.72% in Q2 FY25; ₹156.61 crores with a margin of 60.79% in H1 FY25

• EBITDA: ₹30.40 crores in Q2 FY25 (up 81.54% YoY); ₹58.01 crores in H1 FY25 (up 159.13% YoY)

Commenting on the results, Mr. Suresh Kalpathi, Executive Director and Chairman of Veranda Learning Solutions, said: “I am pleased to announce Veranda Learning’s strong results in Q2 FY25, reflecting the effectiveness of our strategic initiatives and the resilience of our core verticals. We focused on expanding our academic alliances and partnerships, including our recent entry into the Middle East with J.K. Shah Classes in partnership with Jumeira University Connect. This achievement strengthens our international growth strategy and aligns with our commitment to providing quality education worldwide. With a solid H1 FY25 performance, we remain on track to exceed our full-year EBITDA target of ₹120 crores.”

Recent Strategic Highlights

• MoU with M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women: Veranda IAS partnered with M.O.P. Vaishnav College to offer a Diploma in Governance and Policy Studies, designed to prepare students for public-sector roles and competitive exams. 

• Collaboration with University of Technology Sydney: Veranda HigherEd joined forces with the University of Technology Sydney to provide courses in Digital & Social Media Marketing and Business Analytics, equipping professionals with essential modern skills. 

• Partnership with Madras Christian College: Veranda XL partnered with Madras Christian College for on-campus Chartered Accountancy training through J.K. Shah Classes, supporting academic excellence.

• Expansion into the Middle East: Veranda Learning’s brand, J.K. Shah Classes, entered the UAE market with Jumeira University Connect, offering CA preparation courses aligned with KHDA standards.