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10/31/25, 11:34 AM Abu Dhabi’s Alef Education reports $156 million revenues in first 9 months of 2025, 4 percent YoY growth
balance sheet, strong cash flows, and disciplined execution, Alef Education is well positioned to scale its
impact globally and continue redefining the K-12 learning experience through AI-powered solutions.”

Sustained 9M 2025 growth

Disciplined cost management resulted in a 5 percent increase in EBITDA to AED418.0 million, yielding
a sector-leading EBITDA margin of 73 percent, up 90 basis points year-over-year. Net profit rose 6
percent year-over-year to AED364.7 million, with the net profit margin expanding to 64 percent (+110
bps year-over-year), underscoring Alef Education’s capacity to deliver profitable growth alongside
strategic investments in innovation and global expansion.

Alef Education maintained a solid cash position of AED492.8 million as of September 30, 2025, with
zero debt, providing a robust foundation to support its ongoing partnership with ADEK, drive product
innovation, and sustain attractive returns for shareholders.

Read more: Abu Dhabi’s Alef Education sustains strong growth in 2024, achieves revenues of
$206.6 million

Reliable and attractive dividend policy

In addition to fostering growth, Alef Education’s strong financial standing and guaranteed ADEK
payments empower the Company to consistently deliver value to shareholders through a clear and
reliable dividend policy. In accordance with its IPO commitment, Alef Education guarantees a minimum
annual dividend payout of AED135 million to its 20 percent public shareholders for fiscal year 2025,
distributed in two equal installments.

The first installment of AED67.5 million was disbursed as an interim dividend in August 2025, with the
second installment of AED67.5 million scheduled post-AGM in 2026. Looking forward, the Board aims
to uphold a policy of distributing approximately 90 percent of annual profits. A debt-free balance sheet, a
healthy cash position, and continued strong cash flows bolster management’s confidence in the
sustainability of these payouts.

Expanding global reach through partnerships and innovation

Alef Education has forged a partnership with UNICEF and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum
Development (KICD) to enhance access to digital learning in Africa, reinforcing its commitment to
advancing inclusive education on a global scale.

Domestically, Alef Education continued to solidify its core foundation with ADEK through the migration
of about 4,000 students under the charter-school initiative, raising the total number of students on the
Alef Platform in Abu Dhabi public schools to over 73,000. Meanwhile, the private school segment
experienced robust momentum, with a year-over-year revenue increase of AED2.3 million, now serving
180 schools and 122,000 paying students, capturing approximately 35 percent of the UAE private-school
market. By combining its strong local presence with an expanding international footprint, Alef
Education secured six new contracts in its non-school B2B/B2G segment during the first nine months of
2025, with a total contract value of AED57 million. The Company continues to cultivate a strong

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