• Distributing 135 million dirhams to free-float shareholders, representing 20% of the shareholder base.
• The Board of Directors approved the distribution of interim cash dividends equivalent to 90% of the profits for the first half of 2026, confirming its commitment to a strong and stable dividend policy.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : Alef Education Holdings PLC (“Alef Education” or the “Company”), the award-winning AI-powered learning solutions provider, today announced the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting, during which shareholders approved all items on the agenda, including the Board of Directors’ report and the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 (Fiscal Year 2025).

Shareholders also approved the distribution of cash dividends of AED 224.0 million for the second half of the 2025 financial year, including AED 67.5 million for free float investors.

With this approval, the total dividends for the financial year 2025 will reach AED 433 million, reflecting the company’s disciplined approach to capital allocation and its continued commitment to providing sustainable and long-term returns to shareholders through a clear and transparent dividend policy.

The General Assembly also approved the Board of Directors’ recommendation to distribute interim cash dividends equivalent to 90% of the company’s profits for the first half of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, which strengthens the dividend distribution framework .

Strong financial performance and strategic growth

During the annual general meeting, His Excellency Abdul Hamid Mohammed Saeed Al Ahmadi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Alef Education”, reviewed the strong financial and operational performance achieved by the company during 2025.

Alef Education achieved strong financial results, with revenues reaching AED 769.5 million, registering an annual growth of 1.4%, supported by the stability of its core portfolio in the UAE, along with the sustained growth in business activities directed towards non-school companies, government entities, private schools, and the expansion of its international operations.

The company’s continued focus on operational discipline and efficiency enhancements also contributed to strong EBITDA performance, which grew by 7% year-on-year to AED 550.7 million. The EBITDA margin increased to 71.6%, a rise of 360 basis points compared to FY20, reflecting the scalability of Alef Education’s business model and the effectiveness of its cost-cutting strategy.

Net profit rose to AED 481.1 million, marking an 8% year-on-year increase, with the net profit margin improving to 62.5%. This growth was primarily driven by higher EBITDA, improved cost control efficiency, and a greater contribution from new contracts, despite the partial impact of the corporate tax increase.

Alef Education concluded the 2025 financial year with a strong financial performance, achieving AED 619.5 million in cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025, supported by a debt-free balance sheet. This robust financial position reinforces the company's operational flexibility and continued investment in developing its products and platforms, and supports its disciplined approach to capital allocation.

Jeffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, said : “Our results for the fiscal year 2025 reflect the strength of our educational business model and its commercial efficiency. Today, our ecosystem includes more than 120,000 students, representing 36% of the private school students in the country, making a tangible impact on the development of the educational process, in addition to providing strong returns. The approval of a cash dividend of AED 433 million reflects the quality of our revenues and the Board’s confidence in the sustainability of our business model. Our debt-free balance sheet gives us the financial flexibility to invest in driving our international growth and continuing to reward our shareholders, and it also sets the course for our capital allocation methodology going forward.”

Investing in growth, innovation, and global expansion

The General Assembly meeting addressed the company's key business development initiatives implemented during the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting Alef Education's significant progress in its local and international programs, translating commitments into tangible results. In the UAE, the company strengthened its leadership in the public school sector by attracting nearly 4,000 additional students, bringing the total number of students using the Alef platform in Abu Dhabi public schools to over 73,000. The company also recorded notable expansion in the private school sector, with revenues increasing by approximately 50% year-on-year. The Alef platform currently serves 183 schools with around 122,000 paid students, representing 36% of the private school market in the country.

Building on this, Alef Education expanded its presence in the government and non-school sector, securing eight new contracts during the 2025 fiscal year totaling AED 64.4 million in local and international markets, alongside future business avenues to support diversification beyond government schools. These efforts align with the company’s 2025-2030 global strategy, which focuses on expanding into international government markets, leveraging proven educational outcomes and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The General Assembly also announced that the company has made significant progress on its products through the implementation of its innovation plan. This includes the launch of new versions of "Masarat Alef," such as Arabic reading programs for grades 3-10, as well as an expansion of its mathematics, science, and English language materials. Supporting platforms like "Arabets" and "Abjadiyat" have also seen significant improvements, and the company has launched a comprehensive Arabic language assessment system covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking, further enhancing its integrated system.

The fiscal year 2025 witnessed significant achievements for the “Al-Dhad Scale,” the unified scale for assessing reading proficiency and reading comprehension in Arabic for students from grades 1 to 12, after the completion of extensive field trials and internal verification. It is expected to be launched during the second quarter of 2026.

Future outlook

During the company's general assembly meeting, it was confirmed that Alef Education will continue its commitment to expanding its AI-powered educational solutions, enhancing its operational efficiencies, and broadening its presence in priority markets. With its clear strategic plan and leading position in the country, Alef Education is well-positioned to unlock new growth opportunities, deepen its global footprint, and continue creating sustainable value for all stakeholders.

About "Alef for Education":

Founded in 2016 and listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) under the symbol ( ALEFEDT ), Alef Education is a leading provider of AI-powered learning solutions and an award-winning company dedicated to transforming education from kindergarten to grade 12. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the company serves over 1.8 million students and 79,000 teachers across 17,000 schools in the UAE, Indonesia, and Morocco.

Through its leading “Alef Platform”, the company offers customized educational experiences that enhance student interaction and improve learning outcomes. Through its innovative solutions such as “Alef Paths”, “Abjadiyat”, and “Arabets”, it contributes to expanding the scope of learning to include diverse subjects and languages.

Alef Education supports the transformation of teaching and learning by relying on the innovative use of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and culturally appropriate content, to ensure equal opportunities, facilitate access to education, and achieve excellence for all students.

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