China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL [ADR])

18th Fl., Xueyuan International Tower, 1 Zhichun Rd., Haidian District
Beijing, 100083, China
Phone: +86-10-8231-9999
Fax: +86-10-8231-7887
http://www.cdeledu.com

Overview

For those who don't like to sit in a classroom, China Distance Education Holdings makes it easy to learn. The company offers online education and test preparation courses, as well as foreign language programs and other related services and products. Its courses help professionals learn skills and earn licenses and certifications for careers in law, health care, information technology, and construction, among other industries. The company also provides textbooks and tutoring. In addition, its educational programs offer online interaction with professionals, teachers, and other students. About 180,000 students are enrolled in its courses. China Distance Education Holdings went public in 2008.

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Key financials for China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL [ADR])

Company Type Public (NYSE: DL [ADR])
Fiscal Year-End September
2011 Sales (mil.) £26.6
1-Year Sales Growth 19.6%
2011 Net Income (mil.) (£2.4)
2010 Employees 943
1-Year Employee Growth 2.3%
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Key people and executives for China Distance Education Holdings Limited (NYSE: DL [ADR])

Chairman and CEO Zhengdong Zhu
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CFO Ping Wei
SVP and Director Hongfeng Sun
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