Bright Scholar Announces Formation of Special Committee

FOSHAN,China,May 6,2022 -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar" or the "Company") (NYSE: BEDU),a global premier education service company,today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has formed a special committee consisting of three independent directors,Mr. Peter Andrew Schloss,Mr. Jun Zhao and Mr. Ronald J. Packard,to evaluate and consider the previously announced preliminary non-binding proposal letter dated April 29,2022 (the "Proposal"). Mr. Schloss chairs the special committee.

The Board cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading the Company's securities that no decisions have been made with respect to the Proposal. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be received,that any definitive agreement will be executed relating to the transaction contemplated by the Proposal,or that the transaction contemplated by the Proposal or any other similar transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to any transaction,except as required under applicable law.

About Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited

Bright Scholar is a global premier education service company,which primarily provides quality international education to global students and equip them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education. Bright Scholar also complements its international offerings with Chinese government-mandated curriculum for students who wish to maintain the option of pursuing higher education in China.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,as amended,and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks,uncertainties and other factors,all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control,which may cause the Company's actual results,performance or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks,uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information,future events or otherwise,except as required under law.

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