Cambodia Investment Review
Mengly J. Quach Education Plc. (MJQE), the parent company behind Aii Language Center, American Intercon School, and Study Overseas Go Overseas, has announced a proposed annual cash dividend payout of 7% following the release of its 2025 annual financial results.
The proposed payout marks the third consecutive year the education group has distributed dividends since listing on the Cambodia Securities Exchange in June 2023.
According to the company’s filing, MJQE proposed a total net profit amount of KHR 14.18 billion (approximately US$3.54 million), with a dividend payout ratio of 43.15 percent from its 2025 net profit. Public shareholders are expected to receive KHR 145.60 per share.
The company’s shares were recently trading at around KHR 2,130, slightly above its IPO price of KHR 2,080, reflecting relatively stable market performance since the company raised approximately US$5.08 million through its initial public offering in 2023. The IPO attracted more than 2,300 investors at the time of listing.
Education Expansion Strategy Continues
Founded in 2005 by Mengly J. Quach, MJQE has grown into one of Cambodia’s largest private education operators, positioning itself around long-term investment in educational quality, discipline, and student development.
The company said its strategy remains anchored around the principles of “Quality, Discipline, and Services,” while continuing to operate under its internal philosophy of “One Culture, One System, One Reputation.”
According to its latest first quarter report AIS maintained strong academic performance, serving more than 11,700 students across 12 campuses nationwide as of March 31, 2026, while the broader MJQE group reported stable enrollment growth and continued demand for private education services in Cambodia. The company stated that its operational performance was supported by disciplined cost management, operational efficiency, and sustained demand for quality education offerings across its institutions.
Planned future developments include new campuses in Kambol and Prek Phnov, followed by expansions into Kampong Cham, Sihanoukville, Toul Kork, Battambang, and Prek Anchanh over the coming years.
Shareholder Returns Remain in Focus
The proposed dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026. If approved, the expected ex-dividend date will be June 25, 2026, with payment expected on July 7, 2026.
The continued dividend payouts are likely to be closely watched within Cambodia’s capital markets sector, as listed firms increasingly face pressure to demonstrate both operational stability and shareholder returns amid evolving market conditions.
In its statement to shareholders, MJQE said it remains focused on strengthening governance, operational efficiency, and academic quality while continuing to contribute to Cambodia’s broader human capital development objectives.
