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Quarterhill Announces Q2 2024 Financial Results

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2 years ago

August 9, 2024

Mr. Vineet Khosla, AI and Machine Learning Pioneer, joins the Board of Directors

TORONTO, Aug. 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Quarterhill Inc. (“Quarterhill” or the “Company”) (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (“ITS”) industry, announces its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024. All financial information in this press release is reported in United States (“US”) dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Quarterhill has changed the presentation currency of its financial statements to US dollars, its functional currency. A significant proportion of the Company’s sales, expenses, assets, and liabilities are denominated in US dollars. This change in presentation currency aims to enhance external stakeholders’ ability to assess Quarterhill’s financial performance and to reduce the impact of foreign exchange volatility.

Q2 2024 Highlights

Revenue was $41.5 million, up 7.5% compared to $38.6 million in Q2 2023.Adjusted EBITDA1 was $1.7 million compared to $2.9 million in Q2 2023.Cash from operations was $0.8 million compared to cash used in operations of ($10.3) million in Q2 2023.Revenue backlog3 was $500 million at June 30, 2024.Completed acquisition of Red Fox I.D. Limited (“Red Fox”), expanding the Company’s software offerings.Red Fox won two prestigious King’s Awards: one for innovation and one for excellence in international trade.

“Q2 saw continued execution on our goals to drive top-line growth, expand Adjusted EBITDA margin and improve cash flow,” said Chuck Myers, CEO at Quarterhill. “Adjusted EBITDA margin grew sequentially from Q1, and we anticipate continued progress in growing our margin throughout the year. Additionally, we generated positive cash flow from operations for the first time in two years and expect our cash balance to grow through the end of the year.”

“Our two business units – tolling and enforcement – made progress in Q2 on their ongoing projects as well as closing new business, resulting in a contracted revenue backlog of $500 million at quarter end. We remain focused on leveraging the improvements we’ve made in the past year to our project management and contract bidding processes to grow these leading businesses. At the same time, we continue to work to increase our market reach through operational integration, exploring new opportunities in Europe, penetrating the logistics sector and building-out our suite of software solutions, in particular with artificial intelligence (AI) applications.”

Board of Directors Update

Quarterhill announces that Vineet Khosla, Chief Technology Officer at the Washington Post, has joined the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Khosla has an extensive track record as an innovator and executive at some of the world’s largest technology companies. A pioneering researcher and leading voice in AI, machine learning, and cloud computing, he has driven significant advancements in these fields.

Since joining the Washington Post in 2023, Mr. Khosla has led the engineering team, executing the next phase of the company’s innovation strategy. Prior to the Post, Vineet served as Senior Engineering Manager at Uber, where he was responsible for the development of their map routing engine, which optimizes routes and timing. Before his tenure at Uber, he was the first engineering hire for Siri’s natural language engine at Apple, where he spent over eight years in senior engineering roles, developing and managing Siri’s AI engine. Mr. Khosla holds a Master’s in AI from the University of Georgia, earned in 2005.

“We are very pleased to welcome Vineet to the Board,” said Rusty Lewis, Chair of the Board at Quarterhill. “His deep expertise in AI and machine learning, combined with his experience at the intersection of transportation and technology, will play a key role in the development of our product roadmap and our push to expand the software side of our business.”

Q2 2024 Financial Review

Quarterhill’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis and financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 are available at the Company’s website and at its profile at SEDAR+.

Financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, have been prepared to reflect continuing operations, and therefore, exclude results during that period from Wi-LAN Inc. (“WiLAN”), which was sold by Quarterhill on June 15, 2023.

Revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, were $41.5 million and $76.4 million, up 7.5% and 14%, respectively, compared to $38.6 million and $67.0 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenues was due to increased activity and improved performance with North American project revenue.

Gross profit2 as a value and as a percentage of revenues may be subject to significant variance in each reporting period due to the nature and type of contract and service work performed. Gross profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $8.5 million and $14.9 million, or 21% and 19%, as compared to $10.0 million and $13.8 million, or 26% and 21%, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. While gross profit margin percentage has increased on a sequential quarterly basis, the year-over-year decreases compared to the prior year periods were primarily due to one tolling project that is in the maintenance phase but experiencing a transitory period of lower-than-expected margin. The year-over-year decreases in gross profit margin were partially offset by continued strong performance in the Company’s enforcement operations.

Total operating expenses are comprised of selling, general and administrative costs (“SG&A”), research and development (“R&D”) costs, depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and other charges. Total operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, were $10.8 million and $21.2 million compared to $10.6 million and $22.2 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The year-over-year changes were primarily due to lower R&D expenses and other charges offset by higher SG&A.

Adjusted EBITDA1 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $1.7 million and $1.8 million compared to $2.9 million and ($0.9) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the prior year period, was due to lower gross profit as previously explained, and offset, in part, by increased revenue and lower operating expenses. This increase in Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the prior year period, was due to higher revenue and lower operating expenses.

Net loss from continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was ($3.0) million and ($7.2) million, or ($0.03) and ($0.06) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of ($10.2) million and ($19.3) million, or ($0.09) and ($0.17) per diluted share, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Cash generated (used) in continuing operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, was $0.8 million and ($9.3) million compared to cash used in continuing operations of ($6.9) million and ($13.5) million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.

Cash and cash equivalents were $24.0 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $42.7 million at December 31, 2023. The uses of cash in the three months ended June 30, 2024, included a net amount of $4.9 million spent on the acquisition of Red Fox.

Adjusted Working Capital4 was $68.4 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $78.9 million at December 31, 2023. Due to the nature of the Company’s business activities, operating cash flows may vary significantly between periods due to changes and timing in working capital balances.

Please refer to the Adjusted EBITDA Non-IFRS Financial Measures section for further information.

Please refer to Gross Margin % in the Supplementary Financial Measures section for further information.

Please refer to the Backlog – Non-IFRS Financial Measures section for further information.

Please refer to the Adjusted Working Capital – Non-IFRS Financial Measures section for further information.

Conference Call and Webcast
Quarterhill will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

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Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Non-IFRS Ratios
Quarterhill uses both IFRS and certain non-IFRS financial measures to assess performance. Non-IFRS financial measures are financial measures disclosed by a company that (a) depict historical or expected future financial performance, financial position or cash flow of a company, (b) with respect to their composition, exclude amounts that are included in, or include amounts that are excluded from the composition of the most directly comparable financial measure disclosed in the primary financial statements of the company, (c) are not disclosed in the financial statements of the company and (d) are not a ratio, fraction, percentage or similar representation. Non-IFRS ratios are financial measures disclosed by a company that are in the form of a ratio, fraction, percentage or similar representation that has a non-IFRS financial measure as one or more of its components, and that are not disclosed in the financial statements of the company.

These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios are not standardized financial measures under IFRS, and, therefore, are unlikely to be comparable to similar financial measures presented by other companies. Management believes these non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios provide transparent and useful supplemental information to help investors evaluate our financial performance, financial condition, and liquidity using the same measures as management. These non-IFRS financial measures and non-IFRS ratios should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with IFRS.

Adjusted EBITDA – Non-IFRS Financial Measures

We use the non-IFRS financial measure “Adjusted EBITDA” to mean net (loss) income adjusted for (i) income taxes, (ii) finance expense or income; (iii) amortization and impairment of intangibles; (iv) other charges and other one-time items; (v) depreciation of right-of-use assets and property, plant and equipment; (vi) stock- based compensation; (vii) foreign exchange (gain) loss; and (viii) other income which includes equity in earnings from joint ventures; (ix) dividends received from joint ventures; and * changes in fair value of derivative liability. Adjusted EBITDA is used by our management to assess our normalized cash generated on a consolidated basis. Adjusted EBITDA is also a performance measure that may be used by investors to analyze the cash generated by Quarterhill. Adjusted EBITDA should not be interpreted as an alternative to net (loss) income and cash flows from operations as determined in accordance with IFRS or as measure of liquidity. The most directly comparable IFRS financial measure is Net (loss) income.

Adjusted EBITDA per share – Non-IFRS ratio

Adjusted EBITDA per share is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by the basic weighted average of common shares. Adjusted EBITDA per share is used by our management and investors to analyze cash generated by Quarterhill on a per share basis. The most comparable IFRS measure is earnings per share.

Adjusted Working Capital

Adjusted Working Capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities, adjusted for convertible debentures and derivative liability. Adjusted Working Capital reflects our net working capital expected to be settled in cash within twelve months.

Backlog – Non-IFRS Financial Measures

We use the non-IFRS measure “backlog” to mean the total value of work that has not yet been completed but that in management’s experience of similar situations has: (a) a high certainty of being performed pursuant to existing contracts or work orders specifying job scope, value and timing; (b) an expectation of expansion of existing contracts due to expected extensions; and/or (c) been awarded to one or more of our ITS operating subsidiaries as evidenced by a binding contract or where the finalization of a binding contract is reasonably assured. Activities under such contracts may cover a period of up to 15 years. We do not include in “backlog”, the value of any expected but unsigned change orders that management considers may apply to such contracts.

Supplementary Financial Measures
Supplementary financial measures are financial measures disclosed by a company that (a) are, or are intended to be, disclosed on a periodic basis to depict the historical or expected future financial performance, financial position or cash flow of a company (b) are not disclosed in the financial statement of the company, (c) are not non-IFRS financial measures, and (d) are not non-IFRS ratios.

Key supplementary measures disclosed are as follows:

Gross margin %
Calculated as gross profit as a percentage of revenue.

About Quarterhill
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry. Our goal is technology-driven global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of our tolling and enforcement businesses, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information: www.quarterhill.com.

Forward-looking Information
This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) regarding Quarterhill, its operating subsidiaries and their respective businesses. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events, conditions or future financial performance of ‎Quarterhill based on future economic conditions and courses of action. All statements other ‎than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements ‎are often, but not always, identified by the use of any words such as “seek”, “anticipate”, “budget”, ‎‎”plan”, “goal”, and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, assumptions, ‎uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those ‎anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in ‎those forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations ‎will prove to be correct and such forward-looking statements included in this news release should not be ‎unduly relied upon.‎ In particular, this news release contains forward-looking statements pertaining to, but not limited to, the ‎following: operational and financial expectations for the 2024 financial year, including revenue, gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA expectations; and the Company’s business plan.

‎Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon assumptions ‎which management of the Company believes to be reasonable, the Company cannot assure investors ‎that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. With respect to forward-‎looking statements contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions regarding, but ‎not limited to: the Company’s ability to execute on its business plan; successful integration of Red Fox; general economic and industry trends; operating assumptions relating to the ‎Company’s operations; demand for the Company’s products and services; cost estimates for fixed price contracts; and the other assumptions set forth in the ‎Company’s most recent annual information form available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ ‎at www.sedarplus.ca.‎

The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking ‎statements, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors ‎including, but not limited to: changes in demand for the Company’s products and services; general economic, ‎political, market and business conditions, including fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, ‎stock market volatility; reliance on key management personnel; risks related to competition within the Company’s industry and relating to technological advances; litigation risks; cyber-security risks; fixed price contracts may result in unexpected costs to the Company; risks of health epidemics, pandemics and similar ‎outbreaks; and the other risks set forth in the Company’s most recent annual information form ‎and management’s discussion and analysis for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2023 available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.‎

The Company’s actual results, performance or achievement could differ materially from those ‎expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements and, accordingly, no assurance can be ‎given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if ‎any of them do so, what benefits the Company will derive therefrom. Readers are therefore cautioned ‎that the foregoing lists of important factors are not exhaustive, and they should not unduly rely on the ‎forward-looking statements included in this news release. All forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly ‎qualified by this cautionary statement. Quarterhill has no intention, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

This news release contains “future-oriented financial information” and “financial outlooks” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws (collectively, “FOFI”), including about the financial results, revenue, gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA of Quarterhill for the year ended December 31, 2024. FOFI, as with forward-looking ‎statements ‎generally, are, without limitation, based on the assumptions and qualifications, and are subject to the risks, set out ‎above in respect of forward-looking statements. Quarterhill’s actual financial position and results of operations may differ materially from ‎management’s ‎current expectations and, as a result, the Company’s financial results may differ ‎materially from ‎the FOFI provided in this news release. The Company and its management believe that the FOFI has been prepared on a reasonable basis, reflecting management’s best estimates and judgments and the FOFI contained in this news release was approved by management as of the date hereof, for purposes of providing further information about the Company’s future business operations and results. However, because this information is subjective and subject to numerous risks and assumptions, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update such FOFI. Readers are cautioned that the FOFI contained in this news release should not be used for purposes other than for which it is disclosed herein, and such information is ‎presented for ‎illustrative purposes only and may not be an indication of the Company’s actual ‎financial position or ‎results of operations.‎

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands and in United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(restated)

Revenues

$41,513

$38,623

$76,410

$66,969

Direct cost of revenues

32,997

28,616

61,537

53,205

Gross profit

8,516

10,007

14,873

13,764

Operating expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses

7,073

6,132

13,448

13,090

Research and development expenses

479

1,008

796

1,877

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

364

384

708

721

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

383

407

760

818

Amortization of intangible assets

2,140

2,088

4,377

4,175

Other charges

321

555

1,155

1,519

10,760

10,574

21,244

22,200

Results from operations

(2,244)

(567)

(6,371)

(8,436)

Finance income

(97)

(27)

(365)

(60)

Finance expense

1,651

1,731

3,356

3,368

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

(387)

769

(1,497)

1,104

Other income

(267)

(227)

(134)

(458)

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(432)

(11)

(927)

(215)

Loss before taxes

(2,712)

(2,802)

(6,804)

(12,175)

Current income tax expense (recovery)

272

(2,688)

345

(2,570)

Deferred income tax (recovery) expense

(17)

10,073

9,665

Income tax expense

255

7,385

381

7,095

Net loss from continuing operations

(2,967)

(10,187)

(7,185)

(19,270)

Net loss from discontinued operations

–

(11,594)

–

(14,061)

Net loss

(2,967)

(21,781)

(7,185)

(33,331)

Other comprehensive loss that may be reclassified
subsequently to net loss:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(247)

(2,905)

(932)

(2,590)

Comprehensive loss

($3,214)

($24,686)

($8,117)

($35,921)

Loss per share – Basic

From continuing operations

($0.03)

($0.09)

($0.06)

($0.17)

From discontinued operations

–

(0.10)

–

(0.12)

Loss per share – Basic

($0.03)

($0.19)

($0.06)

($0.29)

Loss per share – Diluted

From continuing operations

($0.03)

($0.09)

($0.06)

($0.17)

From discontinued operations

–

(0.10)

–

(0.12)

Loss per share – Diluted

($0.03)

($0.19)

($0.06)

($0.29)

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(in thousands and in United States dollars)

As at

June 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

January 1, 2023

(restated)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$24,041

$42,733

$48,905

Short-term investments

–

1,142

Restricted short-term investments

–

4,812

Accounts receivable, net

29,396

27,291

17,155

Unbilled revenue

39,465

34,247

30,529

Income taxes receivable

130

–

251

Inventories (net of obsolescence)

11,453

10,760

10,076

Prepaid expenses and deposits

4,067

4,795

5,050

108,552

119,826

117,920

Non-current assets

Accounts and other long-term receivables

4,516

4,364

397

Long-term prepaid expenses and deposits

–

1,257

Right-of-use assets, net

5,452

5,288

7,600

Property, plant and equipment, net

3,786

4,136

5,104

Intangible assets, net

79,799

79,092

104,164

Investment in joint venture

4,782

5,054

5,712

Investment in other entity

2,898

–

Deferred compensation asset

1,048

952

991

Deferred income tax assets

–

18,903

Goodwill

31,046

29,019

41,556

133,327

130,803

185,684

TOTAL ASSETS

$241,879

$250,629

$303,604

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$28,350

$30,330

$34,685

Income taxes payable

734

662

724

Current portion of lease liabilities

2,056

1,954

1,924

Current portion of deferred revenue

6,869

5,806

6,295

Current portion of long-term debt

2,125

21,588

Convertible debentures

37,840

38,196

35,655

Derivative liability

1,296

2,290

1,316

79,270

81,363

102,187

Non-current liabilities

Deferred revenue

1,252

621

2,022

Long-term lease liabilities

5,529

5,727

7,116

Long-term debt

16,293

17,312

–

Deferred compensation liabilities

1,065

945

862

Deferred income tax liabilities

2,032

1,221

1,519

26,171

25,826

11,519

TOTAL LIABILITIES

105,441

107,189

113,706

Shareholders’ equity

Capital stock

314,119

313,738

401,248

Contributed surplus

126,863

126,129

37,545

Accumulated other comprehensive income

14,720

15,652

15,928

Deficit

(319,264)

(312,079)

(264,823)

136,438

143,440

189,898

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$241,879

$250,629

$303,604

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands and in United States dollars)

Three months ended June 30,

Six months ended June 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

(restated)

Operating activities:

Net loss from continuing operations

($2,967)

($10,187)

($7,185)

($19,270)

Add (deduct) non-cash items:

Stock-based compensation expense

708

1,212

270

Depreciation and amortization

2,887

2,879

5,845

5,714

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

(387)

769

(1,497)

1,104

Other income

(315)

(227)

(134)

(458)

Deferred and non-cash income tax (recovery) expense

(17)

10,073

9,665

Embedded derivatives

(33)

–

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(432)

(11)

(927)

(215)

Non-cash interest expense

552

873

1,092

1,351

Net change in non-cash working capital balances

806

(11,083)

(7,760)

(11,704)

Cash generated from (used in) continuing operations

802

(6,875)

(9,312)

(13,450)

Net operating cash flows attributable to discontinued operations

–

(3,378)

–

(4,685)

Net cash generated from (used in) operating activities

802

(10,253)

(9,312)

(18,135)

Financing activities:

Dividends paid

–

(1,067)

–

(2,127)

Payment of lease liabilities

(561)

(436)

(1,138)

(828)

Repayment of long-term debt

(531)

(625)

(1,062)

(1,250)

Cash used in financing activities

(1,092)

(2,128)

(2,200)

(4,205)

Net financing cash flows attributable to discontinued operations

–

(51)

–

(100)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,092)

(2,179)

(2,200)

(4,305)

Investing activities:

Net proceeds from disposition of a subsidiary

–

32,021

–

32,021

Cash sold on disposition of a subsidiary

–

(8,000)

–

(8,000)

Acquisition of business, Red Fox

(7,181)

–

(7,181)

–

Cash acquired on acquisition of business, Red Fox

2,296

–

2,296

–

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

–

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(344)

(305)

(545)

(638)

Capitalized software costs

(650)

(932)

(1,373)

(2,316)

Cash (used in) generated from investing activities

(5,869)

22,784

(6,793)

21,067

Net investing cash flows attributable to discontinued operations

–

1,194

–

1,194

Net cash used in investing activities

(5,869)

23,978

(6,793)

22,261

Foreign exchange on cash held in foreign currencies

(223)

(2,514)

(386)

(2,692)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(6,382)

9,032

(18,692)

(2,871)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

30,423

37,002

42,733

48,905

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$24,041

$46,034

$24,041

$46,034

Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(in thousands and in United States dollars)

Capital
Stock

Contributed
Surplus

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income

Deficit

Total
Shareholders’
Equity

Balance, January 1, 2023 (restated)

$401,248

$37,545

$15,928

($264,823)

$189,898

Net loss

–

(33,331)

Other comprehensive loss

–

(2,590)

–

(2,590)

Stock-based compensation expense

–

288

–

288

Common shares issued from restricted stock units

(63)

–

(3)

Reduction of stated capital

(87,948)

87,948

–

Dividends declared

–

(1,060)

Balance, June 30, 2023

$313,360

$125,718

$13,338

($299,214)

$153,202

Balance, January 1, 2024

$313,738

$126,129

$15,652

($312,079)

$143,440

Net loss

–

(7,185)

Other comprehensive loss

–

(932)

–

(932)

Stock-based compensation expense

–

1,212

–

1,212

Common shares issued from restricted stock units

326

(423)

–

(97)

Common shares issued from deferred stock units

(55)

–

Balance, June 30, 2024

$314,119

$126,863

$14,720

($319,264)

$136,438

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands and in United States dollars, except share and per share amounts)

Three months ended June 30,

2024

2023

Per Share [2]

Per Share

(restated)

Net loss from continuing operations

($2,967)

($0.03)

($10,187)

($0.09)

Adjusted for:

Income tax expense

255

0.00

7,385

0.06

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

(387)

(0.00)

769

0.01

Finance expense, net

1,554

0.01

1,704

0.02

Other charges

321

0.00

555

0.01

Depreciation and amortization

2,887

0.03

2,879

0.03

Stock based compensation expense

708

0.01

0.00

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(432)

(0.00)

(11)

(0.00)

Other income

(267)

(0.00)

(227)

(0.00)

Adjusted EBITDA [1]

$1,672

$0.01

$2,906

$0.03

________________

Weighted average number of Common Shares

Basic

115,274,980

114,649,772

Six months ended June 30,

2024

2023

Per Share [2]

Per Share

(restated)

Net loss from continuing operations

($7,185)

($0.06)

($19,270)

($0.17)

Adjusted for:

Income tax expense

381

–

7,095

0.06

Foreign exchange gain

(1,497)

(0.01)

1,104

0.01

Finance expense, net

2,991

0.03

3,308

0.03

Other charges

1,155

0.01

1,519

0.01

Depreciation and amortization

5,845

0.05

5,714

0.05

Stock based compensation expense

1,212

0.01

270

0.00

Change in fair value of derivative liability

(927)

(0.01)

(215)

(0.00)

Other income

(134)

–

(458)

(0.00)

Adjusted EBITDA [1]

$1,841

$0.02

($933)

($0.01)

________________

Weighted average number of Common Shares

Basic

115,186,092

114,644,764

Please refer to the Adjusted EBITDA Non- IFRS Financial Measures section for further information.

Please refer to the Supplementary Financial Measures for further information.

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Escalade Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Date

Published

52 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

EVANSVILLE, Ind., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Escalade, Inc. (NASDAQ: ESCA, or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods and indoor/outdoor recreational equipment, today announced that it will issue its second quarter 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, July 30, 2026. A conference call will be held that day at 11:00 a.m. ET to review the Company’s financial results and conduct a question-and-answer session.

A webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investor Relations section of Escalade’s website at www.escaladeinc.com. To listen to a live broadcast, go to the site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time in order to register, download, and install any necessary audio software.

To participate in the live teleconference:

Domestic Live:

833-890-3250

International Live:

412-206-6441

To listen to a replay of the teleconference, which subsequently will be available through August 13, 2026:

Domestic Replay:

844-512-2921

International Replay:

412-317-6671

Conference ID:

10209663

ABOUT ESCALADE

Founded in 1922, and headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, Escalade designs, manufactures, and sells sporting goods, safety, fitness, and indoor/outdoor recreation equipment. Our mission is to connect family and friends, create lasting memories, and play life to the fullest. Leaders in our respective categories, Escalade’s distinct and acclaimed brands include Goalrilla™ in-ground basketball hoops; STIGA® tennis tables and accessories; Bear® Archery and archery equipment; Brunswick Billiards® tables and accessories; Accudart® darting; ONIX® pickleball; Lifeline® fitness products; and RAVE Sports® water recreation products. Escalade’s products are available online and through leading retailers nationwide. For more information about Escalade’s diverse and prominent brand portfolio, history, financials, and governance, please visit www.escaladeinc.com.

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

Wesley Smith
Vice President, Financial Reporting & Investor Relations
812-467-1334

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Analog Devices to Report Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results on Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Published

52 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

WILMINGTON, Mass., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Analog Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADI) today announced it will release financial results for the third quarter fiscal year 2026 at 7:00 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Following the press release, the Company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time, the same day. Vincent Roche, Chief Executive Officer and Chair, Richard Puccio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Jeff Ambrosi, Head of Investor Relations, Senior Director, will discuss ADI’s results and business outlook.

The press release, live conference call and subsequent archived copies can be accessed on Analog Devices’ Investor Relations website at investor.analog.com. To participate in the live conference call, please pre-register at: register-conf.media.server.com. Upon registering, you will be emailed a dial-in number and unique PIN.

About Analog Devices, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Jeff Ambrosi
Head of Investor Relations, Senior Director
Analog Devices, Inc.
781-461-3282
invesor.relations@analog.com

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Scholastic Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Results

Published

52 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Fiscal 2026 Operating Income of $15.2 Million; Adjusted EBITDA of $151.5 Million, Up 4%, in Line With Guidance

Returned Over $285 Million to Shareholders During Fiscal Year

Fiscal 2027 Outlook Targets Return to Revenue Growth and Higher Adjusted EBITDA on Comparable Basis

NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company’s fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2026.

Peter Warwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “Fiscal 2026 demonstrated the earnings power of a more focused Scholastic, as the Company made substantial progress in a multi-year transformation of its governance, organization, strategy and balance sheet. Adjusted EBITDA rose, in line with guidance, positioning the Company for growth in fiscal 2027.”

Fiscal 2026 revenue decreased 3%, and operating income was $15.2 million, compared with $15.8 million in fiscal 2025. Adjusted operating income, excluding one-time items, increased to $47.1 million from $35.8 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $151.5 million, up 4%, and increased 15% on a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of additional lease expense and the loss of rental income from the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods. In the fourth quarter, Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.0 million on that same comparable basis, driven by continued strong execution in Book Fairs, Entertainment’s return to growth and disciplined cost management across the Company, even as revenue was affected by expected comparisons against an exceptional prior-year quarter in Trade and continued funding volatility in Education.

Mr. Warwick continued, “Today, our company is more clearly organized around the advantages that make Scholastic distinctive: a trusted brand, beloved IP, proprietary school-based channels and deep relationships with educators and families built over more than a century. Scholastic remains uniquely positioned to connect books, schools, homes and screens in ways that deepen kids’ engagement with stories and bring more children back to reading at a scale and depth that others cannot easily replicate.

“During the fourth quarter, we continued to see the impact of this strategy across the business. Book Fairs deepened our reach with schools and families, Trade Publishing remained anchored by enduring children’s franchises, and Entertainment expanded discovery and engagement with Scholastic IP across platforms. In Education, while funding volatility and a challenging supplemental curriculum market continued to pressure results, we made progress repositioning the business around a more focused strategy, improved execution and lower cost structure, with trends improving throughout the year.

“Fiscal 2026 was also an important year of capital deployment and shareholder value creation. Following the sale-leaseback transactions, we returned significant capital to shareholders through share repurchases, a modified Dutch auction tender offer and dividends, and established a long-term leverage framework that supports both disciplined investment and continued capital returns. Together, these actions completed major elements of our financial transformation and provide Scholastic with greater financial flexibility to enhance shareholder returns.

“As we enter fiscal 2027, Scholastic is strongly positioned to translate its durable advantages into profitable, sustained growth. Our outlook reflects expected revenue growth and higher Adjusted EBITDA on a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods. We remain focused on continued execution of our plan, disciplined cost management and targeted investment in the areas where Scholastic has the greatest opportunity to drive long-term growth, deepen our impact with children, families and educators, and create sustained value for shareholders.”

Outlook

In fiscal 2027, the Company expects revenue growth of approximately 2% to 4% and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $135 million to $145 million. The Adjusted EBITDA range represents growth compared with fiscal 2026 Adjusted EBITDA on a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods.

This outlook reflects expected growth in Children’s Books, Entertainment and International, improved performance in Education, disciplined cost management and targeted investment in long-term growth opportunities.

The Company also expects Free Cash Flow (a non-GAAP financial measure, explained in the accompanying tables) of approximately $35 million to $40 million.

Fiscal 2026 Q4 Review

In $ millions (except per share data)

Fourth Quarter

Change

Fiscal 2026

Fiscal 2025

Revenues

476.1

508.3

(32.2)

(6) %

Operating income (loss)

51.4

53.5

(2.1)

(4) %

Earnings (loss) before taxes

14.5

48.9

(34.4)

(70) %

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

0.45

0.59

(0.14)

(24) %

Operating income (loss), ex. one-time items* (1)

58.3

63.4

(5.1)

(8) %

Diluted earnings (loss) per share, ex. one-time items*

2.19

0.87

1.32

152 %

Adjusted EBITDA* (1)

84.7

91.2

(6.5)

(7) %

Pro forma Adjusted operating income* (2)

58.3

59.5

(1.2)

(2) %

Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA* (2)

84.7

83.7

1.0

1 %

* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached

(1)

Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter Operating income excluding one-time items and Adjusted EBITDA include
net costs of $4.2 and $7.8, respectively, related to the sale-leaseback transactions completed in
December 2025.

(2)

Pro forma Adjusted operating income and Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA reflect the full-period impact of
the sale-leaseback transactions in each period presented. The Company refers to these measures in
this release as results “on a comparable basis.” See Table 7 for the reconciliation to Adjusted operating
income and Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenues decreased 6% to $476.1 million, as continued growth in Book Fairs and higher Entertainment revenues were more than offset by lower Trade and International revenues due to more challenging comparisons with the prior-year publishing schedule and lower revenues in Education.

Operating Income decreased 4% to $51.4 million in the quarter compared to $53.5 million a year ago, including $6.9 million and $9.9 million in one-time charges in each period, respectively. Excluding one-time charges in both periods, adjusted operating income decreased $5.1 million to $58.3 million. On a comparable basis, reflecting the full-period impact of the sale-leaseback in both periods, adjusted operating income decreased $1.2 million from $59.5 million. Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure of operations explained in the accompanying tables) was $84.7 million, compared to $91.2 million in the prior-year period. On the same comparable basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $1.0 million from $83.7 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting improved profitability in Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution and Entertainment, partly offset by lower results in Education and International.

Quarterly Results

Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution

In the fiscal fourth quarter, the Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution segment’s revenues decreased 4% to $276.3 million.

In School Reading Events, Book Fairs revenues were $186.6 million, up 5% from the prior year period, reflecting higher fair count. Book Clubs revenues were $12.2 million, a decline of 7% from the prior year period, primarily reflecting lower participation throughout the year.

Consolidated Trade revenues decreased 20% from the prior year period to $77.5 million, reflecting a challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule, which included the release of Sunrise on the Reaping, the fifth book in Suzanne Collins’ global bestselling The Hunger Games® series.

Segment operating income was $60.3 million, compared to $57.6 million a year ago, which included one-time charges of $0.6 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income increased $2.1 million, primarily driven by higher revenues and improved profitability in Book Fairs, partly offset by lower Trade results.

Education

Education revenues decreased 13% to $109.2 million, primarily reflecting continued pressure on school and district spending for supplemental curriculum materials. Segment operating income was $27.0 million, which included one-time charges of $0.9 million, compared to $30.7 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $0.6 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income decreased by $3.4 million, as a result of lower revenues, partly offset by benefits from the segment’s improved cost structure. While fourth-quarter revenues remained below the prior year, the rate of decline improved in the second half of fiscal 2026 compared to the first half of the year, as the segment advanced its product, marketing and sales strategies following its repositioning.

Entertainment

Segment revenues increased 42% to $21.0 million, reflecting higher production services revenues. Segment operating income was $0.4 million, which included one-time charges of $0.4 million, compared to an operating loss of $3.0 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $0.9 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted segment operating income improved $2.9 million to $0.8 million, primarily reflecting higher revenues.

International

International revenues decreased 13% to $69.6 million, excluding favorable foreign currency exchange of $3.1 million, primarily reflecting lower Trade revenues against a more challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule. Segment operating income was $2.9 million, which included one-time charges of $0.2 million, compared to $3.7 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $2.4 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted operating income decreased by $3.0 million to $3.1 million primarily reflecting lower revenues, partly offset by cost management.

Overhead

Overhead costs were $39.2 million, which included one-time charges of $5.4 million, compared to $35.5 million in the prior year period, which included one-time charges of $5.4 million. Excluding one-time charges, adjusted overhead costs increased $3.7 million to $33.8 million. On a comparable basis, reflecting the pro forma impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods, adjusted overhead costs were approximately in line with the prior-year period.

Fiscal 2026 Full Year Review

In $ millions (except per share data)

Full Year

Change

Fiscal 2026

Fiscal 2025

Revenues

1,581.9

1,625.5

(43.6)

(3) %

Operating income (loss)

15.2

15.8

(0.6)

(4) %

Earnings (loss) before taxes

85.2

(1.3)

86.5

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

2.34

(0.07)

2.41

Operating income (loss), ex. one-time items* (1)

47.1

35.8

11.3

32 %

Diluted earnings (loss) per share, ex. one-time items*

1.87

0.48

1.39

Adjusted EBITDA* (1)

151.5

145.4

6.1

4 %

Pro forma Adjusted operating income* (2)

35.3

19.9

15.4

77 %

Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA* (2)

132.4

115.3

17.1

15 %

* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached

(1)

Fiscal 2026 full-year Operating income excluding one-time items and Adjusted EBITDA include net costs
of $7.2 and $14.5, respectively, related to the sale-leaseback transactions completed in December 2025.

(2)

Revenues decreased 3% to $1,581.9 million, primarily reflecting lower revenues in Education and lower Consolidated Trade revenues against a more challenging comparison with the prior-year publishing schedule, partly offset by strong performance in Book Fairs and higher Entertainment revenues.

Operating Income decreased 4% to $15.2 million, compared to $15.8 million a year ago, including $31.9 million and $20.0 million in one-time charges in each period, respectively. Excluding one-time charges in both periods, adjusted operating income increased $11.3 million to $47.1 million. On a comparable basis, reflecting the full-year impact of the sale-leaseback transactions in both periods, adjusted operating income increased $15.4 million to $35.3 million, compared to $19.9 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.1 million, or 4%, to $151.5 million, in-line with the Company’s guidance. On the same comparable basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased 15%, or $17.1 million, to $132.4 million from $115.3 million. The improvement on a comparable basis primarily reflected strong performance in Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution and International, as well as lower adjusted overhead costs, which more than offset the impact of lower sales in Education.

Capital Position and Liquidity

In $ millions

Full Year

Change

Fiscal 2026

Fiscal 2025

Net cash provided by operating activities

50.9

124.2

(73.3)

(59) %

Net proceeds from sale and lease transactions (1)

452.4

—

452.4

Additions to property, plant and equipment and
prepublication expenditures

(66.3)

(76.7)

10.4

14 %

Net borrowings (repayments) of film related obligations

(1.0)

(18.3)

17.3

95 %

Free cash flow (use)*

436.0

29.2

406.8

Net cash (debt)*

48.9

(136.6)

185.5

136 %

NM – Not Meaningful

* Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached

(1) Excludes tax impact from sale-leaseback transactions.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $50.9 million, compared to $124.2 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting higher tax payments associated with the sale-leaseback transactions, as well as higher severance-related payments as part of cost savings initiatives. Free cash flow was $436.0 million in fiscal 2026, compared to $29.2 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting over $400 million in net proceeds from the Company’s sale-leaseback transactions.

The Company ended fiscal 2026 with net cash of $48.9 million compared to a net debt position of $136.6 million at the end of fiscal 2025, primarily reflecting the net proceeds from the sale-leaseback transactions, partly offset by significant capital returns to shareholders.

In fiscal 2026, the Company returned approximately $288.6 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends. This included the repurchase of 7,336,966 shares of common stock for $268.6 million, including shares purchased through the Company’s modified Dutch auction tender offer and open-market repurchases, and $20.0 million of dividends, including $4.6 million in the fourth quarter.

At May 31, 2026, $183.0 million remained authorized for future repurchases under the Company’s stock repurchase program. The Company expects to continue purchasing shares, from time to time as conditions allow, on the open market or in negotiated private transactions.

Additional Information

To supplement our financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we include certain non-GAAP calculations and presentations including, as noted above, “Adjusted EBITDA, “Adjusted Operating Income”, and “Free Cash Flow”. Please refer to the non-GAAP financial tables attached to this press release for supporting details on the impact of one-time items on operating income, net income and diluted EPS, and the use of non-GAAP financial measures included in this release. This information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its results at 4:30 p.m. ET today, July 23, 2026. Peter Warwick, Scholastic President and Chief Executive Officer, and Haji Glover, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, will moderate the call.

A live webcast of the call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n2mcunuo. To access the conference call by phone, please go to https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIe4453c04814b4def819b83eaf92a8731, which will provide dial-in details. To avoid delays, participants are encouraged to dial into the conference call five minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. Shortly following the call, an archived webcast and accompanying slides from the conference call will be posted at investor.scholastic.com.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children’s media. As the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to future periods. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including the conditions of the children’s book and educational materials markets generally and acceptance of the Company’s products within those markets, and other risks and factors identified from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated.

SCHL: Financial

Table 1

Scholastic Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions, except shares and per share data)

Three months ended

Twelve months ended

05/31/26

05/31/25

05/31/26

05/31/25

Revenues

476.1

508.3

1,581.9

1,625.5

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of goods sold

190.4

207.3

689.8

718.8

Selling, general and administrative expenses

219.7

227.8

807.2

822.3

Depreciation and amortization

13.1

17.2

58.8

65.7

Asset impairments and write downs

1.5

2.5

10.9

2.9

Total operating costs and expenses

424.7

454.8

1,566.7

1,609.7

Operating income (loss)

51.4

53.5

15.2

15.8

Interest income (expense), net

(0.9)

(4.3)

(11.2)

(16.0)

Other components of net periodic benefit (cost)

(0.3)

(1.3)

(1.1)

Loss on sale of investments

(17.2)

—

(17.2)

—

Gain (loss) on sale and leaseback transactions

(18.5)

—

99.7

—

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

14.5

48.9

85.2

(1.3)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

5.1

33.5

28.5

0.6

Net income (loss)

9.4

15.4

56.7

(1.9)

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share of Class A and
Common Stock (1)

Basic

0.46

0.59

2.39

(0.07)

Diluted

0.45

0.59

2.34

(0.07)

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

20,343

26,113

23,698

27,631

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

20,992

26,209

24,222

27,907

(1)

Earnings (loss) per share are calculated on non-rounded net income (loss) and shares outstanding.
Recalculating earnings per share based on numbers rounded to millions may not yield the results as
presented.

Table 2

Scholastic Corporation

Segment Results, Excluding One-Time Items

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions)

Three months ended

Change

Twelve months ended

Change

05/31/26

05/31/25

05/31/26

05/31/25

Children’s Book Publishing
and Distribution

Revenues

Book Clubs

12.2

13.1

(0.9)

(7) %

57.1

64.2

(7.1)

(11) %

Book Fairs

186.6

177.8

8.8

5 %

576.0

548.3

27.7

5 %

School Reading Events

198.8

190.9

7.9

4 %

633.1

612.5

20.6

3 %

Consolidated Trade

77.5

97.3

(19.8)

(20) %

331.1

351.4

(20.3)

(6) %

Total Revenues

276.3

288.2

(11.9)

(4) %

964.2

963.9

0.3

0 %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

60.3

58.2

2.1

4 %

143.7

131.3

12.4

9 %

Adjusted operating margin *

21.8 %

20.2 %

14.9 %

13.6 %

Education

Revenues

109.2

125.7

(16.5)

(13) %

267.6

309.8

(42.2)

(14) %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

27.9

31.3

(3.4)

(11) %

0.2

6.9

(6.7)

(97) %

Adjusted operating margin *

25.5 %

24.9 %

0.1 %

2.2 %

Entertainment

Revenues

21.0

14.8

6.2

42 %

65.7

61.0

4.7

8 %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

0.8

(2.1)

2.9

138 %

(9.3)

(7.2)

(2.1)

(29) %

Adjusted operating margin *

3.8 %

International

Revenues

69.6

76.8

(7.2)

(9) %

277.2

279.6

(2.4)

(1) %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

3.1

6.1

(3.0)

(49) %

7.1

2.9

4.2

145 %

Adjusted operating margin *

4.5 %

7.9 %

2.6 %

1.0 %

Overhead

Revenues

—

2.8

(2.8)

(100) %

7.2

11.2

(4.0)

(36) %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

(33.8)

(30.1)

(3.7)

(12) %

(94.6)

(98.1)

3.5

4 %

Operating income (loss) ex.
one-time items *

58.3

63.4

(5.1)

(8) %

47.1

35.8

11.3

32 %

Adjusted operating margin *

12.2 %

12.5 %

3.0 %

2.2 %

NM – Not meaningful

* Please refer to Table 4 for one-time items and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financials.

Table 3

Scholastic Corporation

Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions)

Selected Balance Sheet Items

05/31/26

05/31/25

Cash and cash equivalents

134.9

124.0

Accounts receivable, net

236.4

273.4

Inventories, net

265.0

250.2

Accounts payable

144.2

157.3

Deferred revenue

179.2

178.8

Accrued royalties

50.3

69.1

Film related obligations

17.1

18.3

Lines of credit and long-term debt

80.5

256.2

Net cash (debt) (1)

48.9

(136.6)

Total stockholders’ equity

750.8

946.5

Selected Cash Flow Items

Three months ended

Twelve months ended

05/31/26

05/31/25

05/31/26

05/31/25

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

90.0

106.9

50.9

124.2

Net proceeds from sale and lease transactions (3)

—

452.4

—

Property, plant and equipment additions

(15.0)

(12.3)

(48.4)

(52.2)

Prepublication expenditures

(4.9)

(8.7)

(17.9)

(24.5)

Net borrowings (repayments) of film related obligations

(0.1)

0.3

(1.0)

(18.3)

Free cash flow (use) (2)

70.0

86.2

436.0

29.2

(1)

Net cash (debt) is defined by the Company as cash and cash equivalents less production cash of $5.5
and $4.4 as of May 31, 2026 and May 31, 2025, respectively, net of lines of credit and short-term and
long-term-debt. Film related obligations are not included. The Company utilizes this non-GAAP financial
measure, and believes it is useful to investors, as an indicator of the Company’s effective leverage and
financing needs.

(2)

Free cash flow (use) is defined by the Company as net cash provided by or used in operating activities
(which includes royalty advances) and cash acquired through acquisitions and from the sale of assets,
reduced by spending on property, plant and equipment and prepublication costs and adjusted for net
cash flows from film related obligations. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure
is useful to investors as an indicator of cash flow available for debt repayment and other investing
activities, such as acquisitions. The Company utilizes free cash flow as a further indicator of operating
performance and for planning investing activities.

(3)

Excludes tax impact from sale-leaseback transactions.

Table 4

Scholastic Corporation

Supplemental Results – Excluding One-Time Items

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions, except per share data)

Three months ended

05/31/2026

05/31/2025

Reported

One-time
items

Excluding
One-time
items

Reported

One-time
items

Excluding
One-time
items

Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)

0.45

1.79

2.19

0.59

0.29

0.87

Net income (loss) (2)

9.4

36.5

45.9

15.4

7.5

22.9

Earnings (loss) before income taxes (3)

14.5

42.6

57.1

48.9

9.9

58.8

Children’s Book Publishing and
Distribution (4)

60.3

—

60.3

57.6

0.6

58.2

Education (5)

27.0

0.9

27.9

30.7

0.6

31.3

Entertainment(6)

0.4

0.8

(3.0)

0.9

(2.1)

International (7)

2.9

0.2

3.1

3.7

2.4

6.1

Overhead (8)

(39.2)

5.4

(33.8)

(35.5)

5.4

(30.1)

Operating income (loss)

51.4

6.9

58.3

53.5

9.9

63.4

Twelve months ended

05/31/2026

05/31/2025

Reported

One-time
items

Excluding
One-time
items

Reported

One-time
items

Excluding
One-time
items

Diluted earnings (loss) per share (1)

2.34

(0.47)

1.87

(0.07)

0.55

0.48

Net income (loss) (2)

56.7

(11.3)

45.4

(1.9)

15.2

13.3

Earnings (loss) before income taxes (3)

85.2

(50.6)

34.6

(1.3)

20.0

18.7

Children’s Book Publishing and
Distribution (4)

142.9

0.8

143.7

130.7

0.6

131.3

Education (5)

(4.1)

4.3

0.2

6.3

0.6

6.9

Entertainment(6)

(16.1)

6.8

(9.3)

(12.1)

4.9

(7.2)

International (7)

6.4

0.7

7.1

(1.0)

3.9

2.9

Overhead (8)

(113.9)

19.3

(94.6)

(108.1)

10.0

(98.1)

Operating income (loss)

15.2

31.9

47.1

15.8

20.0

35.8

(1)

Earnings (loss) per share are calculated on non-rounded net income (loss) and shares outstanding. Recalculating
earnings per share based on rounded numbers may not yield the results as presented.

(2)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a benefit of $6.1 and a provision of
$39.3, respectively, for income taxes in respect to one-time pretax items. In the three and twelve months ended May
31, 2025, the Company recognized a benefit of $2.4 and $4.8, respectively, for income taxes in respect to one-time
pretax items.

(3)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax loss of $17.2 related to the
sale of its 26.2% equity interest in a U.K.-based children’s book publishing business. In the three months ended May
31, 2026, the Company recognized an adjustment of $18.5 million to the pretax gain related to the sale-leaseback
transactions. In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax gain of $99.7 related to
sale-leaseback transactions involving its facilities in New York City and Jefferson City, Missouri.

(4)

In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized a pretax asset impairment charge of $0.8 related
to a certain product. In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized a pretax asset
impairment charge of $0.6 related to a digital product.

(5)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax asset impairment charges of
$0.9 and $4.3, respectively, related to certain education and digital products. In the three and twelve months ended May
31, 2025, the Company recognized a pretax asset impairment charge of $0.6 related to certain digital products.

(6)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized other pretax expenses of $0.4 and $1.4,
respectively. In the twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.2 and a pretax
asset impairment charge of $5.2 primarily related to certain film and television programs in development. In the three
and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.3 and $1.4, respectively,
related to cost-savings initiatives, pretax costs of $0.4 and $3.0, respectively, related to the acquisition of 9 Story Media
Group and pretax asset impairment charges of $0.2 and $0.5, respectively, related to the early exit of certain leased
office space in Canada and Ireland.

(7)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $0.2 and $0.7,
respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives. In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company
recognized pretax severance of $1.3 and $2.8, respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives and a pretax asset
impairment charge of $1.1 related to the reorganization in China.

(8)

In the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, the Company recognized pretax severance of $3.7 and $15.5,
respectively, related to cost-savings initiatives, and other pretax expenses of $1.7 and $3.8, respectively. In the three
and twelve months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized pretax severance of $3.4 and $7.6, respectively,
related to cost-savings initiatives, other pretax expenses of $1.9 and $2.3, respectively, and an asset impairment
charge of $0.1 related to the early exit of an office lease.

Table 5

Scholastic Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Supplemental

Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions)

Three months ended

05/31/26

05/31/25

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

14.5

48.9

One-time items before income taxes

42.6

9.9

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding one-time items

57.1

58.8

Interest (income) expense (1)

0.9

4.5

Depreciation and amortization

26.7

27.9

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

84.7

91.2

Twelve months ended

05/31/26

05/31/25

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

85.2

(1.3)

One-time items before income taxes

(50.6)

20.0

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding one-time items

34.6

18.7

Interest (income) expense (1)

11.6

16.4

Depreciation and amortization

105.3

110.3

Adjusted EBITDA (2)

151.5

145.4

(1)

Amounts include production loan interest amortized into cost of goods sold.

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company as earnings (loss), excluding one-time items,
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company believes that Adjusted
EBITDA is a meaningful measure of operating profitability and useful for measuring returns
on capital investments over time as it is not distorted by unusual gains, losses, or other
items.

Table 6

Scholastic Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Supplemental

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions)

Three months ended

05/31/26

CBPD (1)

EDUC (1)

ENT (1)

INTL (1)

OVH (1)(4)

Total

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

60.1

27.0

(0.0)

(14.8)

(57.8)

14.5

One-time items before income taxes

—

0.9

0.4

17.4

23.9

42.6

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items

60.1

27.9

0.4

2.6

(33.9)

57.1

Interest (income) expense (2)

0.2

0.0

0.5

0.0

0.2

0.9

Depreciation and amortization (3)

8.3

6.0

8.0

2.2

26.7

Adjusted EBITDA (4)

68.6

33.9

8.9

4.8

(31.5)

84.7

Three months ended

05/31/25

CBPD (1)

EDUC (1)

ENT (1)

INTL (1)

OVH (1)

Total

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

57.5

30.7

(2.9)

2.9

(39.3)

48.9

One-time items before income taxes

0.6

0.9

2.4

5.4

9.9

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items

58.1

31.3

(2.0)

5.3

(33.9)

58.8

Interest (income) expense (2)

0.1

0.0

0.7

0.1

3.6

4.5

Depreciation and amortization (3)

8.0

6.2

5.0

2.0

6.7

27.9

Adjusted EBITDA

66.2

37.5

3.7

7.4

(23.6)

91.2

Twelve months ended

05/31/26

CBPD (1)

EDUC (1)

ENT (1)

INTL (1)

OVH (1)(4)

Total

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

142.5

(4.1)

(17.9)

(12.9)

(22.4)

85.2

One-time items before income taxes

0.8

4.3

6.8

17.9

(80.4)

(50.6)

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items

143.3

0.2

(11.1)

5.0

(102.8)

34.6

Interest (income) expense (2)

0.4

0.0

2.2

0.1

8.9

11.6

Depreciation and amortization (3)

31.2

24.9

24.4

8.1

16.7

105.3

Adjusted EBITDA (4)

174.9

25.1

15.5

13.2

(77.2)

151.5

Twelve months ended

05/31/25

CBPD (1)

EDUC (1)

ENT (1)

INTL (1)

OVH (1)

Total

Earnings (loss) before income taxes as reported

130.5

6.3

(14.3)

(3.1)

(120.7)

(1.3)

One-time items before income taxes

0.6

4.9

3.9

10.0

20.0

Earnings (loss) before income taxes excluding
one-time items

131.1

6.9

(9.4)

0.8

(110.7)

18.7

Interest (income) expense (2)

0.2

0.0

3.2

0.1

12.9

16.4

Depreciation and amortization (3)

31.1

24.8

21.5

7.9

25.0

110.3

Adjusted EBITDA

162.4

31.7

15.3

8.8

(72.8)

145.4

(1)

The Company’s segments are defined as the following: CBPD – Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution
segment; EDUC – Education segment; ENT – Entertainment segment; INTL – International segment; OVH –
unallocated overhead.

(2)

Amounts include production loan interest amortized into cost of goods sold.

(3)

Depreciation and amortization in the Children’s Book Publishing and Distribution, Education and International
segments includes amounts allocated from overhead.

(4)

Adjusted EBITDA for unallocated overhead and total includes the net cost impact of the sale-leaseback
transactions of $7.8 and $14.5 for the three and twelve months ended May 31, 2026, respectively.

Table 7

Scholastic Corporation

Pro Forma Supplemental Information

(Unaudited)

(In $ Millions)

Three months ended

Change

05/31/26

05/31/25

Adjusted unallocated overhead

(33.8)

(30.1)

(3.7)

(12) %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

—

(3.9)

3.9

Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead (1)

(33.8)

(34.0)

0.2

1 %

Adjusted operating income

58.3

63.4

(5.1)

(8) %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

—

(3.9)

3.9

Pro forma Adjusted operating income (1) (2)

58.3

59.5

(1.2)

(2) %

Adjusted EBITDA

84.7

91.2

(6.5)

(7) %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

—

(7.5)

7.5

Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA (1) (2)

84.7

83.7

1.0

1 %

Twelve months ended

Change

05/31/26

05/31/25

Adjusted unallocated overhead

(94.6)

(98.1)

3.5

4 %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

(11.8)

(15.9)

4.1

Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead (1)

(106.4)

(114.0)

7.6

7 %

Adjusted operating income

47.1

35.8

11.3

32 %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

(11.8)

(15.9)

4.1

Pro forma Adjusted operating income (1) (2)

35.3

19.9

15.4

77 %

Adjusted EBITDA

151.5

145.4

6.1

4 %

Incremental full-year impact of sale-leaseback transactions

(19.1)

(30.1)

11.0

Pro forma Adjusted EBITDA (1) (2)

132.4

115.3

17.1

15 %

(1)

Pro forma Adjusted unallocated overhead, Pro forma Adjusted operating income and Pro forma Adjusted
EBITDA reflect the net impacts of the sale-leaseback transactions as if the transactions had occurred on
June 1, 2024, the beginning of fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2026 reported results include the actual impact beginning
upon completion of the transactions in December 2025. The incremental adjustments shown above reflect
the additional impact for the portion of fiscal 2026 prior to completion of the transactions. Fiscal 2025
reported results include no impact from the transactions.

(2)

For fiscal 2026, the full-year pro forma cost impact was $19.0 on Adjusted operating income, consisting of
$7.2 recognized in reported fiscal 2026 results and $11.8 of incremental adjustments. For fiscal 2026, the
full-year pro forma cost impact on Adjusted EBITDA was $33.6, consisting of $14.5 recognized in reported
fiscal 2026 results and $19.1 of incremental adjustments. For fiscal 2025, the full-year pro forma cost
impacts were $15.9 on Adjusted operating income and $30.1 on Adjusted EBITDA.

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