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  • Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU) Stock Plummets Following Rising Oversight and Involvement by Chinese Government in Private Education Sector

    Gaotu Techedu Inc. (GOTU) stock prices plummeted by 24.72% some time after market trading commenced on July 26th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$2.65 early on in the trading day.

    New Regulations

    China recently announced a massive set of new regulations for private education companies, primarily aimed at decreasing workloads for students. The government mandates were also designed to overhaul a marketspace that it claims has been “hijacked by capital”. The regulations ban companies such as GOTU stock that adhere to school curriculums from generating profits, raising capital, or going public. School-related tutoring can no longer be offered on weekends or during vacations. They also cannot give classes to children under the age of six, a demographic that has been increasingly pushed to start studying from an earlier age.

    GOTU Stock in Changed Landscape

    The Chinese education technology sector reached a value of USD$100 billion as companies like GOTU stock catered to the increasing number of parents wanting to give their children an early academic advantage. The regulation changes will see business models being drastically altered as companies are forced into making extensive changes in order to maintain compliance. The drastic change will see the prohibition of the overseas investments that have been the lifeblood of the sector. Companies that find themselves in violation of the new regulations are required to rectify the situation, as appropriate.

    Details of Regulations

    The private education sector attracted billions of dollars and was expected to generate USD$76 billion in revenue by 2024, of which GOTU stock hoped to be a part. The regulatory branch that aims to regulate the industry was formed in June 2021 and aims to devise and oversee the changes. The regulations were expressed in general terms, with broad applicability to common practices throughout the industry. The regulations are directed at compulsory subjects, with supplementary subjects such as art and music avoiding falling under the umbrella of the new regulations.

    Government Involvement

    The regulations were jointly announced on July 24th, 2021 by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council. The set of rulings aims to mitigate the excess associated with homework and after-school tutoring for students as young as six who are receiving mandatory education.

    Future Outlook for GOTU Stock

    As one of the many up and coming companies that is forced to make adjustments to adhere to the new regulations, GOTU stock is keen to capitalize on the education sector being disrupted. Current and potential investors are hopeful that management will leverage the resources at their disposal to facilitate significant and sustained increases in shareholder value.

  • Youdao, Inc. (DAO) Stock Plummets Following Increase in Chinese Government Regulations for Educational Institutions

    Youdao, Inc. (DAO) stock prices plummeted by 29.58% shortly after market trading commenced on July 26th, 2021, bringing the price per share down to USD$8.95 early on in the trading day.

    New Guidelines for DAO Stock

    July 24th, 2021 saw the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General office of the State Council collaboratively issue a set of guidelines. These guidelines aim to reduce the prevalence of excessive homework and after-school tutoring for students receiving compulsory education.

    Guideline Restrictions

    The guidelines will require all institutions offering online after-school tutoring on academic subjects in compulsory education register themselves as non-profit organizations. The institutions are also required to obtain approval from the relevant regulatory authorities. The guidelines also made it compulsory to comply with various operational requirements in regard to class hours, faculty qualifications, tuition standards, advertising, and others.

    DAO Stock Explores Alternative Funding

    Furthermore, the guidelines prohibit any and all institutions from generating capital through stock exchange listings or other capital-related activities. Also prohibited are foreign investments in school curriculum-based tutoring institutions through variable interest entity arrangements, mergers, and acquisitions. Companies that are listed are prohibited from raising capital through equity offerings, with violations already having taken place expected to be corrected as appropriate.

    Working to Maintain Compliance

    While the interpretation and implementation of the guidelines are not yet completely concretized, they are expected to have material impacts on DAO stock’s K-12 course business, financial condition, and corporate structure. The company continues to investigate ways to comply with the newly introduced requirements for its K-12 course business. It will also continue to work with regulatory authorities in a bid to improve operations while staying in strict compliance with all laws and regulations. DAO also hopes to fulfill its social responsibilities, facilitating the provision of high-quality, innovative products and services to its customers. This will promote the long-term development of the education industry in China.

    Future Outlook for DAO Stock

    With an expanding umbrella of regulations and restrictions that they now have to maneuver, DAO stock is poised to capitalize on the disruption caused in the marketspace. The company is keen to regain and maintain compliance in a big to consolidate and expand its market footprint. Investors are hopeful that management will be able to effectively generate funds to fund the continue trajectory of the company’s success.