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VINFAST REPORTS UNAUDITED SECOND QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

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2 years ago

September 20, 2024

SINGAPORE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VinFast Auto Ltd. (“VinFast” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, and Vietnam’s only pure-play electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

VinFast delivered 13,172 EVs in Q2, up by 44% QoQ and 43% YoY, bringing its delivery total for the first half of 2024 to 22,348 vehicles, a 101% increase compared to the same period last year.The Company recorded $357 million in revenue for Q2, up by 33% QoQ and 9% YoY.Vietnam, where momentum is accelerating, will play a key role in driving VinFast’s revenue in the remainder of 2024.

Madam Thuy Le, Chairwoman of VinFast, said: “We remain focused on our mission to contribute to a sustainable future for everyone. Our strategy is unchanged with regards to being a vertically-integrated green mobility solutions company providing high quality and good-value electric vehicles. With the delivery of VF 3 starting in Q3, we have completed the development of all 7 e-SUV models.”

Ms. Lan Anh Nguyen, Chief Financial Officer of VinFast, added: “Q2 of 2024 aligned with our forecasts, driven in large part by the increasing demand for VinFast’s EVs in Vietnam. This growth in our home market has been crucial in advancing our mission to promote EV adoption and green mobility. The momentum we’ve built in Vietnam has laid a solid foundation for our strong position in this key market to continue thriving.”

VinFast EV Deliveries Rose 44% QoQ and Revenue Grew 33% QoQ

During the quarter, VinFast delivered 13,172 vehicles, a 44% increase compared to the previous quarter and a 43% increase year-over-year. This brings total deliveries for the first half of 2024 to 22,348 vehicles, representing a 101% increase compared to the same period last year.

One of the key drivers behind this growth was the increasing adoption of electric vehicles in the Vietnamese market, where VinFast recorded a 108% year-over-year increase in B2C deliveries in Q2.

VinFast reported $357 million in revenue in Q2, up by 9% year-over-year and by 33% quarter-over-quarter.

The Company’s gross loss for Q2 was ($224) million, equivalent to a gross margin of (62.7%). This was primarily due to an impairment charge on Net Residual Value (NRV) of $104 million, compared to $5 million in Q1.

Expanding Global Footprint to Drive Sales

VinFast’s strategic expansion through dealership network has shown progress.

As of August 31, VinFast had 155 showrooms across all markets, of which around 70% were dealerships.

Strengthening Presence in Key Markets

Vietnam

VinFast achieved its highest year-over-year growth for Vietnam in the first half of 2024. The VF 5 model has been instrumental in driving the Company’s strong sales performance, securing the VF 5’s position as a domestic leader in its segment. Additionally, the Company began delivering its highly anticipated VF 3, VinFast’s mini electric SUV, in the third quarter of 2024.

North America

In the second quarter of 2024, VinFast continued to build its foundation in the U.S. by introducing its products and strategies to key dealerships. To bolster brand awareness, VinFast expanded customer outreach through its dealer network and established a Dealer Advisory Council to gain valuable insights. As of the second quarter, VinFast now operates in eight states, California, Connecticut, Florida, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York, and Texas, with a combined network of dealer stores and VinFast-owned showrooms.

In Canada, VinFast recorded 15% quarter-over-quarter growth in the second quarter and is seeing this momentum continue in the third quarter, with July and August seeing its highest delivery levels for North America in the past year.

Southeast Asia

VinFast entered the Indonesian market less than six months ago and has since established 15 showrooms across major cities, including Jakarta and Surabaya. VinFast began delivering its first batch of VF e34 electric vehicle during the third quarter of 2024, making Indonesian customers the first globally to receive right-hand drive VinFast EVs. VinFast also broke ground its completely knocked down (CKD) facility in Indonesia.

VinFast’s innovative battery subscription offer has been a key driver of sales in Indonesia, accounting for nearly 100% of its total sales and orders. This program has also garnered positive feedback in the Philippines, further validating its commitment to making electric vehicles more accessible.

Building on the positive response from dealers in the Philippines, VinFast is eager to introduce additional models to the market in the coming months, further expanding its footprint and product offerings in the region.

Outlook for the Remainder of 2024

VinFast reaffirms its target to deliver approximately 80,000 units in 2024.

Vietnam is expected to play a key role in driving revenue for the remainder of 2024. The growing success of the VF 5 model, along with VinFast’s extensive charging infrastructure, flexible battery subscription program, and strong after-sales services, are expected to reinforce its leadership position in the Vietnamese electric vehicle market.

While international markets continue to face near-term challenges, they remain integral to VinFast’s longer-term growth strategy as the company expands its global brand and distribution network.

VinFast remains committed to its mission of accelerating the global shift to sustainable electric mobility through continuous innovation, product expansion, and market presence./.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host its second quarter 2024 earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on September 20, 2024.

Live Webcast: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/urnhoxtg
For additional information, please visit https://vinfastauto.us/investor-relations/
Investor Relations – Email: ir@vinfastauto.com
Media Relations – Email: info@vingroup.com

About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at www.vinfastauto.us

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements in this announcement, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1955. These statements include statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, planned products and services, business strategy and plans, objectives of management for future operations of VinFast, market size and growth opportunities, competitive position and technological and market trends and involve known and unknown risks that are difficult to predict. As a result, our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “may,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the effect of the consummation of the business combination and the public listing of the Company’s securities on its business relationships, performance, financial condition and business generally, (ii) the risk that the Company’s securities may experience a material price decline and volatility in the price of such securities due to a variety of factors, (iii) the adverse impact of any legal proceedings and regulatory inquiries and investigations on the Company’s business, (iv) the Company’s potential inability to maintain the listing of its securities on Nasdaq, (v) the risk associated with the Company’s limited operating history, (vi) the ability of the Company to achieve profitability, positive cash flows from operating activities and a net working capital surplus, (vii) the ability of the Company to fund its capital requirements through additional debt and equity financing under commercially reasonable terms and the risk of shareholding dilution as a result of additional capital raising, if applicable, (viii) risks associated with being a new entrant in the EV industry, (ix) the risks of the Company’s brand, reputation, public credibility and consumer confidence in its business being harmed by negative publicity, (x) the Company’s ability to successfully introduce and market new products and services, (xi) competition in the automotive industry, (xii) the Company’s ability to adequately control the costs associated with its operations, (xiii) the ability of the Company to obtain components and raw materials according to schedule at acceptable prices, quality and volumes acceptable from its suppliers, (xiv) the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with existing suppliers who are critical and necessary to the output and production of its vehicles and to create relationships with new suppliers, (xv) the Company’s ability to establish manufacturing facilities outside of Vietnam and expand capacity in a timely manner and within budget, (xvi) the risk that the Company’s actual vehicle sales and revenue could differ materially from expected levels based on the number of reservations received, (xvii) the demand for, and consumers’ willingness to adopt, EVs, (xiii) the availability and accessibility of EV charging stations or related infrastructure, (xix) the unavailability, reduction or elimination of government and economic incentives or government policies which are favorable for EV manufacturers and buyers, (xx) failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and to accurately and timely report the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, (xxi) battery pack failures in the Company or its competitor’s EVs, (xxii) failure of the Company’s business partners to deliver their services, (xxiii) errors, bugs, vulnerabilities, design defects or other issues related to technology used or involved in the Company’s EVs or operations, (xxiv) the risk that the Company’s research and development efforts may not yield expected results, (xxv) risks associated with autonomous driving technologies, (xxvi) product recalls that the Company may be required to make, (xxvii) the ability of the Company’s controlling shareholder to control and exert significant influence on the Company, (xxiii) the Company’s reliance on financial and other support from Vingroup and its affiliates and the close association between the Company and Vingroup and its affiliates, (xxix) conflicts of interests with or any events impacting the reputation of Vingroup affiliates or unfavorable market conditions or adverse business operations of Vingroup and Vingroup affiliates and (xxx) other risks discussed in our reports filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements set forth above. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made only as of the date of this announcement. VinFast does not undertake or assume any obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable law. If VinFast updates one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that it will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements. The inclusion of any statement in this announcement does not constitute an admission by VinFast or any other person that the events or circumstances described in such statement are material. Undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.

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Escalade Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Date

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46 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

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46 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

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46 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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