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Avantor® Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

Published

2 years ago

October 25, 2024

Net sales of $1.71 billion, decrease of 0.3%; organic decline of 0.7%Net income of $57.8 million; Adjusted EBITDA of $302.5 millionDiluted GAAP EPS of $0.08; adjusted EPS of $0.26Operating cash flow of $244.8 million; free cash flow of $204.0 million

RADNOR, Pa., Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technology industries, today reported financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2024.

“Our team delivered another quarter of solid financial results, including outperformance in bioprocessing and a return to growth in our laboratory solutions segment. Our disciplined approach to working capital drove another quarter of best-in-class free cash flow conversion and we are raising our free cash flow guidance for the year,” said Michael Stubblefield, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“As we enter the fourth quarter, we remain on track to realize mid to high single-digit growth in our bioprocessing business, supported by continued momentum in order intake. Our cost transformation programs are running ahead of plan, and we are well positioned to achieve our full year guidance. Moving forward, we remain focused on delivering long-term growth for Avantor and differentiated value to our customers and shareholders,” Stubblefield concluded.

Third Quarter 2024

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, net sales were $1,714.4 million, a decrease of 0.3% compared to the third quarter of 2023. Foreign currency translation had a positive impact of 0.4%, resulting in a sales decline of 0.7% on an organic basis.

Net income decreased to $57.8 million from $108.4 million in the third quarter of 2023, and adjusted net income was $175.2 million as compared to $171.6 million in the comparable prior period. Net Income margin was 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA was $302.5 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.6%. Adjusted Operating Income was $274.8 million and Adjusted Operating Income margin was 16.0%.

Diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis was $0.08, while adjusted EPS was $0.26.

Operating cash flow was $244.8 million, while free cash flow was $204.0 million. Adjusted net leverage was 3.8x as of September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 – Segment Results

Laboratory Solutions

Net sales were $1,171.5 million, a reported increase of 1.1%, as compared to $1,159.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales increased 0.6% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $151.5 million as compared to $159.1 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 12.9%.

Bioscience Production

Net sales were $542.9 million, a reported decrease of 3.2%, as compared to $561.1 million in the third quarter of 2023. Sales declined 3.5% on an organic basis.Adjusted Operating Income was $138.1 million as compared to $148.2 million in the comparable prior period. Adjusted Operating Income margin was 25.4%.

Adjusted Operating Income is Avantor’s segment reporting profitability measure under generally accepted accounting principles and is used by management to measure and evaluate the performance of our Company’s business segments.

Conference Call
We will host a conference call to discuss our results today, October 25, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast and presentation, as well as a replay, will be available on the investor section of Avantor’s website.

About Avantor
Avantor® is a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in 180 countries. For more information, visit avantorsciences.com and find us on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To evaluate our performance, we monitor a number of key indicators. As appropriate, we supplement our results of operations determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) with certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe are useful to investors, creditors and others in assessing our performance. These measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for reported GAAP results because they may include or exclude certain items as compared to similar GAAP-based measures, and such measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Rather, these measures should be considered as an additional way of viewing aspects of our operations that provide a more complete understanding of our business. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements included in reports filed with the SEC in their entirety and not rely solely on any one single financial measure or communication.

The non-GAAP financial measures used in this press release are sales growth (decline) on an organic basis, Adjusted Operating Income, Adjusted Operating Income margin, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, adjusted net leverage, free cash flow and free cash flow conversion.

Organic net sales growth (decline) eliminates from our reported net sales change the impacts of revenues from acquisitions and divestitures that occurred in the last year and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We believe that this measurement is useful to investors as a way to measure and evaluate our underlying commercial operating performance consistently across our segments and the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted Operating Income is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) losses on extinguishment of debt, (v) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vi) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted Operating Income margin is Adjusted Operating Income divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason. Additionally, Adjusted Operating Income is our segment reporting profitability measure under GAAP.Adjusted EBITDA is our net income or loss adjusted for the following items: (i) interest expense, (ii) income tax expense, (iii) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (iv) depreciation expense, (v) losses on extinguishment of debt, (vi) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (vii) and certain other adjustments. Adjusted EBITDA margin is Adjusted EBITDA divided by net sales as determined under GAAP. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as ways to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net income is our net income or loss first adjusted for the following items: (i) amortization of acquired intangible assets, (ii) losses on extinguishment of debt, (iii) charges associated with the impairment of certain assets, (iv) and certain other adjustments. From this amount, we then add or subtract an assumed incremental income tax impact on the above-noted pre-tax adjustments, using estimated tax rates, to arrive at Adjusted Net Income. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to analyze the business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted EPS is our adjusted net income divided by our diluted GAAP weighted average share count adjusted for anti-dilutive instruments. We believe that this measure is useful to investors as an additional way to analyze the underlying trends in our business consistently across the periods presented. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Adjusted net leverage is equal to our gross debt, reduced by our cash and cash equivalents, divided by our trailing 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (excluding stock-based compensation expense and including the expected run-rate effect of cost synergies and the incremental results of completed acquisitions and divestitures as if those acquisitions and divestitures had occurred on the first day of the trailing 12-month period). We believe that this measure is useful to investors as a way to evaluate and measure the Company’s capital allocation strategies and the underlying trends in the business. This measure is used by our management for the same reason.Free cash flow is equal to our cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus the direct costs to close acquisitions and divestitures (including income tax effects, if any) in the period. Free cash flow conversion is free cash flow divided by adjusted net income. We believe that these measures are useful to investors as they provide a view on the Company’s ability to generate cash for use in financing or investment activities. These measures are used by our management for the same reason.

Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements discuss our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, plans, including our cost transformation initiative, objectives, future performance and business. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “aim,” “anticipate,” “assumption,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goal,” “guidance,” “intend,” “likely,” “long-term,” “near-term,” “objective,” “opportunity,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “projection,” “prospects,” “seek,” “target,” “trend,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “would,” “will,” the negatives thereof and other words and terms of similar meaning.

Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions; they are not guarantees of performance. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Factors that could contribute to these risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, the factors described in “Risk Factors” in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as such risk factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. In addition, all forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise other than as required under the federal securities laws.

Investor Relations Contact
Christina Jones
Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor
+1 805-617-5297
Christina.Jones@avantorsciences.com

Media Contact
Eric Van Zanten
Head of External Communications
Avantor
+1 610-529-6219
Eric.Vanzanten@avantorsciences.com

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations

(in millions, except per share data)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net sales

$ 1,714.4

$ 1,720.2

$ 5,097.0

$ 5,244.4

Cost of sales

1,150.0

1,141.6

3,380.6

3,451.0

Gross profit

564.4

578.6

1,716.4

1,793.4

Selling, general and administrative expenses

439.8

368.4

1,269.7

1,119.5

Impairment charges

—

160.8

Operating income

124.6

210.2

446.7

513.1

Interest expense, net

(48.7)

(72.4)

(173.9)

(219.5)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

(2.1)

(2.0)

(6.5)

(5.9)

Other income, net

0.7

3.4

3.3

Income before income taxes

74.5

136.5

269.7

291.0

Income tax expense

(16.7)

(28.1)

(58.6)

(68.4)

Net income

$ 57.8

$ 108.4

$ 211.1

$ 222.6

Earnings per share:

Basic

$ 0.08

$ 0.16

$ 0.31

$ 0.33

Diluted

$ 0.08

$ 0.16

$ 0.31

$ 0.33

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

680.3

676.0

679.3

675.4

Diluted

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets

(in millions)

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 285.3

$ 262.9

Accounts receivable, net

1,087.7

1,150.2

Inventory

779.6

828.1

Other current assets

135.6

143.7

Assets held for sale

216.5

—

Total current assets

2,504.7

2,384.9

Property, plant and equipment, net

722.8

737.5

Other intangible assets, net

3,522.7

3,775.3

Goodwill, net

5,670.6

5,716.7

Other assets

419.8

358.3

Total assets

$ 12,840.6

$ 12,972.7

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

Current liabilities:

Current portion of debt

$ 229.7

$ 259.9

Accounts payable

673.5

625.9

Employee-related liabilities

183.3

133.1

Accrued interest

39.9

50.2

Other current liabilities

401.7

411.2

Liabilities held for sale

101.7

—

Total current liabilities

1,629.8

1,480.3

Debt, net of current portion

4,691.4

5,276.7

Deferred income tax liabilities

547.3

612.8

Other liabilities

418.9

350.3

Total liabilities

7,287.4

7,720.1

Stockholders’ equity:

Common stock including paid-in capital

3,924.5

3,830.1

Accumulated earnings

1,702.6

1,491.5

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(73.9)

(69.0)

Total stockholders’ equity

5,553.2

5,252.6

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$ 12,840.6

$ 12,972.7

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

(in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$ 57.8

$ 108.4

$ 211.1

$ 222.6

Reconciling adjustments:

Depreciation and amortization

102.4

98.0

304.6

301.7

Impairment charges

—

160.8

Stock-based compensation expense

11.9

9.8

35.7

31.7

Non-cash restructuring charges

16.4

—

16.4

—

Provision for accounts receivable and inventory

16.3

19.4

55.8

62.5

Deferred income tax benefit

(22.6)

(29.4)

(75.3)

(94.1)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

2.8

3.2

8.6

9.9

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

2.0

6.5

5.9

Foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss

(0.1)

(3.0)

3.0

(3.1)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable

34.2

47.2

34.2

55.1

Inventory

(7.3)

10.8

(21.5)

9.1

Accounts payable

(4.0)

(21.4)

41.9

(95.8)

Accrued interest

(16.2)

(9.7)

(16.5)

(10.3)

Other assets and liabilities

56.6

(4.2)

63.0

(38.5)

Other

(5.5)

(0.4)

—

0.9

Net cash provided by operating activities

244.8

230.7

667.5

618.4

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(40.8)

(37.7)

(121.3)

(95.8)

Other

0.3

0.7

1.7

2.1

Net cash used in investing activities

(40.5)

(37.0)

(119.6)

(93.7)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt repayments

(214.3)

(197.6)

(585.0)

(657.9)

Payments of debt refinancing fees and premiums

—

(2.3)

Proceeds received from exercise of stock options

16.5

9.4

67.3

14.1

Shares repurchased to satisfy employee tax
obligations for vested stock-based awards

(0.8)

(0.2)

(8.2)

(13.5)

Net cash used in financing activities

(198.6)

(188.4)

(525.9)

(659.6)

Effect of currency rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

7.9

(5.4)

0.6

(1.3)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

13.6

(0.1)

22.6

(136.2)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

296.7

260.8

287.7

396.9

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$ 310.3

$ 260.7

$ 310.3

$ 260.7

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

(dollars in millions, %
based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$ 57.8

3.4 %

$ 108.4

6.3 %

$ 211.1

4.1 %

$ 222.6

4.2 %

Amortization

75.4

4.3 %

75.4

4.4 %

225.6

4.4 %

232.7

4.4 %

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

0.1 %

2.0

0.1 %

6.5

0.1 %

5.9

0.1 %

Integration-related expenses1

—

— %

0.2

— %

—

— %

8.3

0.2 %

Restructuring and severance charges2

49.4

2.9 %

6.1

0.4 %

82.3

1.7 %

18.0

0.3 %

Transformation expenses3

17.1

1.0 %

—

— %

46.6

0.9 %

—

— %

Reserve for certain legal matters4

7.9

0.5 %

3.0

0.1 %

7.9

0.2 %

4.0

0.1 %

Other5

0.4

— %

(0.4)

— %

(0.4)

— %

(2.2)

— %

Impairment charges6

—

— %

—

— %

—

— %

160.8

3.1 %

Income tax benefit
applicable to pretax
adjustments

(34.9)

(2.0) %

(23.1)

(1.3) %

(85.8)

(1.7) %

(96.7)

(1.8) %

Adjusted net income

175.2

10.2 %

171.6

10.0 %

493.8

9.7 %

553.4

10.6 %

Interest expense, net

48.7

2.8 %

72.4

4.2 %

173.9

3.4 %

219.5

4.2 %

Depreciation

27.0

1.6 %

22.6

1.4 %

79.0

1.5 %

69.0

1.3 %

Income tax provision
applicable to
Adjusted Net income

51.6

3.0 %

51.2

2.9 %

144.4

2.9 %

165.1

3.1 %

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 302.5

17.6 %

$ 317.8

18.5 %

$ 891.1

17.5 %

$ 1,007.0

19.2 %

____________________

Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.

Represents charges and legal costs in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.Represents net foreign currency (gain) loss from financing activities and other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).Related to impairment of the Ritter asset group.

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin

(dollars in millions, %
based on net sales)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net income

$ 57.8

3.4 %

$ 108.4

6.3 %

$ 211.1

4.1 %

$ 222.6

4.2 %

Interest expense, net

48.7

2.8 %

72.4

4.2 %

173.9

3.4 %

219.5

4.2 %

Income tax expense

16.7

1.0 %

28.1

1.6 %

58.6

1.2 %

68.4

1.3 %

Loss on extinguishment of debt

2.1

0.1 %

2.0

0.1 %

6.5

0.1 %

5.9

0.1 %

Other income, net

(0.7)

— %

(0.7)

— %

(3.4)

(0.1) %

(3.3)

— %

Operating income

124.6

7.3 %

210.2

12.2 %

446.7

8.7 %

513.1

9.8 %

Amortization

75.4

4.3 %

75.4

4.4 %

225.6

4.4 %

232.7

4.4 %

Integration-related expenses1

—

— %

0.2

— %

—

— %

8.3

0.2 %

Restructuring and severance charges2

49.4

2.9 %

6.1

0.4 %

82.3

1.7 %

18.0

0.3 %

Transformation expenses3

17.1

1.0 %

—

— %

46.6

0.9 %

—

— %

Reserve for certain legal matters4

7.9

0.5 %

3.0

0.1 %

7.9

0.2 %

4.0

0.1 %

Other5

0.4

— %

0.1

— %

1.4

— %

0.1

— %

Impairment charges6

—

— %

—

— %

—

— %

160.8

3.1 %

Adjusted Operating Income

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 295.0

17.1 %

$ 810.5

15.9 %

$ 937.0

17.9 %

_____________________

Represents direct costs incurred with third parties and the accrual of a long-term retention incentive to integrate acquired companies. These expenses represent incremental costs and are unrelated to normal operations of our business. Integration expenses are incurred over a pre-defined integration period specific to each acquisition.Reflects the incremental expenses incurred in the period related to restructuring initiatives to increase profitability and productivity. Costs included in this caption are specific to employee severance, site-related exit costs, and contract termination costs. The expenses recognized in 2024 represent costs incurred to achieve the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative.Represents incremental expenses directly associated with the Company’s publicly-announced cost transformation initiative, primarily related to the cost of external advisors.Represents charges and legal costs in connection with certain litigation and other contingencies that are unrelated to our core operations and not reflective of on-going business and operating results.Represents other stock-based compensation expense (benefit).Related to impairment of the Ritter asset group.

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Earnings per share

(shares in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Diluted earnings per share (GAAP)

$ 0.08

$ 0.16

$ 0.31

$ 0.33

Dilutive impact of convertible instruments

—

Fully diluted earnings per share (non-GAAP)

0.08

0.16

0.31

0.33

Amortization

0.11

0.33

0.34

Loss on extinguishment of debt

0.01

—

0.01

—

Integration-related expenses

—

0.01

Restructuring and severance charges

0.07

0.01

0.12

0.03

Transformation expenses

0.03

—

0.07

—

Reserve for certain legal matters

0.01

—

0.01

Other

—

Impairment charges

—

0.24

Income tax benefit applicable to pretax adjustments

(0.05)

(0.03)

(0.13)

(0.14)

Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

$ 0.26

$ 0.25

$ 0.72

$ 0.82

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Diluted (GAAP)

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

Incremental shares excluded for GAAP

—

Share count for Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)

683.0

678.5

682.1

678.1

Free cash flow

(in millions)

Three months ended
September 30,

Nine months ended
September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Net cash provided by operating activities

$ 244.8

$ 230.7

$ 667.5

$ 618.4

Capital expenditures

(40.8)

(37.7)

(121.3)

(95.8)

Free cash flow (non-GAAP)

$ 204.0

$ 193.0

$ 546.2

$ 522.6

Adjusted net leverage

(dollars in millions)

September 30,
2024

Total debt, gross1

$ 5,001.6

Less cash and cash equivalents

(285.3)

$ 4,716.3

Trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA

$ 1,193.2

Trailing twelve months ongoing stock-based compensation expense

43.9

$ 1,237.1

Adjusted net leverage (non-GAAP)

3.8 x

____________________

Includes $51.4 million of Finance lease liabilities attributed to Clinical Services business and classified as held for sale.

Avantor, Inc. and subsidiaries

Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures (continued)

Net sales by segment

(in millions)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth
(decline) to organic net sales growth
(decline)

Net sales
growth
(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Organic
net sales
growth
(decline)

2024

2023

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$ 1,171.5

$ 1,159.1

$ 12.4

$ 5.3

$ 7.1

Bioscience Production

542.9

561.1

(18.2)

1.9

(20.1)

Total

$ 1,714.4

$ 1,720.2

$ (5.8)

$ 7.2

$ (13.0)

Nine months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$ 3,484.3

$ 3,555.9

$ (71.6)

$ 8.9

$ (80.5)

Bioscience Production

1,612.7

1,688.5

(75.8)

3.6

(79.4)

Total

$ 5,097.0

$ 5,244.4

$ (147.4)

$ 12.5

$ (159.9)

(dollars in millions, % based on net sales)

September 30,

Reconciliation of net sales growth
(decline) to organic net sales growth
(decline)

Net sales
growth
(decline)

Foreign
currency
impact

Organic
net sales
growth
(decline)

2024

2023

Three months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$ 1,171.5

$ 1,159.1

1.1 %

0.5 %

0.6 %

Bioscience Production

542.9

561.1

(3.2) %

0.3 %

(3.5) %

Total

$ 1,714.4

$ 1,720.2

(0.3) %

0.4 %

(0.7) %

Nine months ended:

Laboratory Solutions

$ 3,484.3

$ 3,555.9

(2.0) %

0.3 %

(2.3) %

Bioscience Production

1,612.7

1,688.5

(4.5) %

0.2 %

(4.7) %

Total

$ 5,097.0

$ 5,244.4

(2.8) %

0.2 %

(3.0) %

Adjusted Operating Income by segment

(dollars in millions, %
represent Adjusted
Operating Income margin)

Three months ended September 30,

Nine months ended September 30,

2024

2023

2024

2023

Laboratory Solutions

$ 151.5

12.9 %

$ 159.1

13.7 %

$ 450.7

12.9 %

$ 511.0

14.4 %

Bioscience Production

138.1

25.4 %

148.2

26.4 %

409.0

25.4 %

469.9

27.8 %

Corporate

(14.8)

— %

(12.3)

— %

(49.2)

— %

(43.9)

— %

Total

$ 274.8

16.0 %

$ 295.0

17.1 %

$ 810.5

15.9 %

$ 937.0

17.9 %

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Escalade Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Date

Published

27 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

27 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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27 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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