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HAYWARD, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: UCTT), today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2023.

“UCT executed well in the fourth quarter with results coming in as expected despite a dynamic business environment,” said Jim Scholhamer, CEO. “As the semiconductor equipment inventory adjustment cycle remains fluid, we will continue to implement measures to synchronize our worldwide operations with our customers’ forecasts to ensure we have the flexibility and capacity to meet future demand. These efforts are creating long-lasting value to our customers and will increase UCT’s leading position within the industry over the long-term.”

“We are pleased with the execution of our plan to optimize our capital deployment strategy throughout 2023,” said Sheri Savage, CFO. “Generating $136 million in cash from operations enabled us to invest for future growth, pay down $39 million in debt, spend $29 million re-purchasing shares, and complete the strategic acquisition of HIS Innovations Group.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 GAAP Financial Results

Total revenue was $444.8 million. Products contributed $389.7 million and Services added $55.1 million. Total gross margin was 16.0%, operating margin was 1.0%, and net loss was $(3.8) million or $(0.08) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $435.0 million, gross margin of 15.0%, operating margin of 1.3%, and net loss of $(14.5) million or $(0.32) per diluted share, in the prior quarter.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Non-GAAP Financial Results

On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 16.7%, operating margin was 5.2%, and net income was $8.5 million or $0.19 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 15.5%, operating margin of 4.4%, and net income of $2.0 million or $0.04 per diluted share in the prior quarter.

Full Year 2023 GAAP Financial Results

Total revenue was $1,734.5 million. Products contributed $1,501.6 million and Services added $232.9 million. Total gross margin was 16.0%, operating margin was 2.0%, and net loss was $(31.1) million or $(0.70) per diluted share. This compares to total revenue of $2,374.3 million, gross margin of 19.6%, operating margin of 5.1%, and net income of $40.4  million or $0.88 per diluted share in the prior year.

Full Year 2023 Non-GAAP Financial Results

On a non-GAAP basis, the company reported gross margin of 16.6%, operating margin of 4.9%, and net income of $25.2 million or $0.56 per diluted share. This compares to gross margin of 20.2%, operating margin of 11.0%, and net income of $181.9 million or $3.98 per diluted share in the prior year.

First Quarter 2024 Outlook

The Company expects revenue in the range of $430.0 million to $480.0 million. The Company expects GAAP diluted net loss per share to be between $(0.25) and $(0.05) and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to be between $0.03 and $0.23.

Conference Call

The conference call and webcast will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 1:45 p.m. PT and can be accessed by dialing 1-800-836-8184 or 1-646-357-8785. No passcode is required. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 1-888-660-6345 or 1-646-517-4150 and entering the confirmation code 03090#. The Webcast will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://uct.com/investors/events/.

About Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. is a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems, components, parts, and ultra-high purity cleaning and analytical services, primarily for the semiconductor industry. Under its Products division, UCT offers its customers an integrated outsourced solution for major subassemblies, improved design-to-delivery cycle times, design for manufacturability, prototyping, and high-precision manufacturing. Under its Services Division, UCT offers its customers tool chamber parts cleaning and coating, as well as micro-contamination analytical services. Ultra Clean is headquartered in Hayward, California. Additional information is available at www.uct.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Measures

In addition to providing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), management uses non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating margin and non-GAAP net income to evaluate the Company’s operating and financial results. We believe the presentation of non-GAAP results is useful to investors for analyzing our core business and business trends and comparing performance to prior periods, along with enhancing investors’ ability to view the Company’s results from management’s perspective. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Tables presenting reconciliations from GAAP results to non-GAAP results are included at the end of this press release.

The Company defines non-GAAP net income as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, acquisition activity costs, fair value adjustments, legal-related costs, VAT settlement, net loss on divestitures, Covid-19 related costs and the tax effects of the foregoing adjustments.

A reconciliation of our guidance for non-GAAP net income per diluted share for the subsequent quarter is not available due to fluctuations in the geographic mix of our earnings from quarter to quarter, which impacts our tax rate and cannot be reasonably predicted or determined. As a result, such reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts and we are unable to determine the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Safe Harbor Statement

The foregoing information contains, or may be deemed to contain, “forward-looking statements” (as defined in the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. We use words such as “anticipates,” “projection,” “outlook,” “forecast,” “believes,” “plan,” “expect,” “future,” “intends,” “may,” “will,” “estimates,” “see,” “predicts,” “should” and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements included in this press release include our expectations about the semiconductor capital equipment market and outlook. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company’s actual results may differ materially from the results predicted or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors also include, among others, those identified in “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2022, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise unless required by law.

Contact:
Rhonda Bennetto
SVP Investor Relations
rbennetto@uct.com

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited; in millions, except per share data)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

December 29,

December 30,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenues:

Product

$

389.7

$

499.5

$

1,501.6

$

2,074.7

Services

55.1

66.9

232.9

299.6

Total revenues

444.8

566.4

1,734.5

2,374.3

Cost of revenues:

Product

335.0

412.3

1,290.5

1,712.3

Services

38.7

45.6

166.7

197.0

Total cost of revenues

373.7

457.9

1,457.2

1,909.3

Gross profit

71.1

108.5

277.3

465.0

Operating expenses:

Research and development

6.6

7.1

28.3

28.5

Sales and marketing

13.2

13.2

51.8

54.4

General and administrative

46.7

44.4

162.0

184.3

Net loss on divestitures

77.4

Total operating expenses

66.5

64.7

242.1

344.6

Income from operations

4.6

43.8

35.2

120.4

Interest income

1.6

0.5

4.1

0.9

Interest expense

(12.8)

(10.8)

(48.8)

(33.9)

Other income (expense), net

(1.1)

3.4

(1.8)

0.9

Income (loss) before provision for income taxes

(7.7)

36.9

(11.3)

88.3

Provision for income taxes

(6.2)

8.5

10.9

37.9

Net income (loss)

(1.5)

28.4

(22.2)

50.4

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

2.3

0.6

8.9

10.0

Net income (loss) attributable to UCT

$

(3.8)

$

27.8

$

(31.1)

$

40.4

Net income (loss) per share attributable to UCT common stockholders:

Basic

$

(0.08)

$

0.61

$

(0.70)

$

0.89

Diluted

$

(0.08)

$

0.61

$

(0.70)

$

0.88

Shares used in computing net income (loss) per share:

Basic

44.7

45.4

44.7

45.2

Diluted

44.7

45.7

44.7

45.7

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited; in millions)

December 29,

December 30,

2023

2022

ASSETS

Current assets:

  Cash and cash equivalents

$

307.0

$

358.8

  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses

180.8

253.7

  Inventories

374.5

443.9

  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

30.9

42.4

Total current assets

893.2

1,098.8

Property, plant and equipment, net

328.3

279.6

Goodwill

265.2

248.8

Intangible assets, net

215.3

187.9

Deferred tax assets, net

3.1

36.0

Operating lease right-of-use assets

151.7

99.0

Other non-current assets

10.9

10.8

Total assets

$

1,867.7

$

1,960.9

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

  Bank borrowings

$

17.6

$

20.8

  Accounts payable

192.9

253.5

  Accrued compensation and related benefits

47.7

52.5

  Operating lease liabilities

18.1

17.1

  Other current liabilities

33.7

45.3

Total current liabilities

310.0

389.2

Bank borrowings, net of current portion

461.2

493.0

Deferred tax liabilities

19.0

52.2

Operating lease liabilities

143.0

80.3

Other liabilities

37.3

9.2

Total liabilities

970.5

1,023.9

Equity:

UCT stockholders’ equity:

  Common stock

496.6

515.5

  Retained earnings

346.7

377.8

  Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(4.4)

(5.4)

Total UCT stockholders’ equity

838.9

887.9

  Non-controlling interest

58.3

49.1

Total equity

897.2

937.0

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,867.7

$

1,960.9

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited; in millions)

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

2023

2022

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)

$

(22.2)

$

50.4

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities (excluding assets
acquired, liabilities assumed at acquisition):

Depreciation and amortization

65.6

72.3

Stock-based compensation

12.1

19.1

Change in the fair value of financial instruments

1.7

1.0

Deferred income taxes

(12.4)

(0.2)

Net loss on divestitures

77.4

Others

(0.9)

(0.2)

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

Accounts receivable

78.5

(15.7)

Inventories

80.8

(84.4)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

12.5

(4.5)

Other non-current assets

(3.4)

Accounts payable

(61.5)

(68.4)

Accrued compensation and related benefits

(5.6)

7.1

Income taxes payable

(5.2)

(0.1)

Operating lease assets and liabilities

0.4

(2.2)

Other liabilities

(7.9)

(1.0)

Net cash provided by operating activities

135.9

47.2

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(75.8)

(100.1)

Divestiture of subsidiaries

3.4

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

2.2

0.5

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(46.1)

Net cash used in investing activities

(119.7)

(96.2)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on bank borrowings

(38.6)

(39.7)

Repurchase of shares

(29.4)

(12.1)

Employees’ taxes paid upon vesting of restricted stock units

(2.2)

(3.9)

Payments of debt issuance costs

(0.3)

(0.7)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

0.8

0.7

Others

(0.2)

(0.3)

Net cash used in financing activities

(69.9)

(56.0)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

1.9

(2.7)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(51.8)

(107.7)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

358.8

466.5

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

307.0

$

358.8

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

REPORTABLE SEGMENTS

GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION

(Unaudited; dollars in millions)

GAAP

Non-GAAP

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

December 29, 2023

December 29, 2023

Products

Services

Consolidated

Products

Services

Consolidated

Revenues

$

389.7

$

55.1

$

444.8

$

389.7

$

55.1

$

444.8

Gross profit

$

54.7

$

16.4

$

71.1

$

56.9

$

17.5

$

74.4

Gross margin

14.0

%

29.8

%

16.0

%

14.6

%

31.7

%

16.7

%

Income from operations

$

2.7

$

1.9

$

4.6

$

17.8

$

5.3

$

23.1

Operating margin

0.7

%

3.4

%

1.0

%

4.6

%

9.5

%

5.2

%

Three Months Ended

December 29, 2023

Products

Services

Consolidated

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$

54.7

$

16.4

$

71.1

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.0

1.0

2.0

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.5

0.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.3

0.1

0.4

Inventory fair value adjustment (5)

0.4

0.4

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

56.9

$

17.5

$

74.4

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

14.0

%

29.8

%

16.0

%

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.3

%

1.8

%

0.4

%

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1

%

0.1

%

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1

%

0.1

%

0.1

%

Inventory fair value adjustment (5)

0.1

%

0.1

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

14.6

%

31.7

%

16.7

%

Reconciliation of GAAP Income (loss) from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$

2.7

$

1.9

$

4.6

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

4.3

2.9

7.2

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

3.2

0.4

3.6

Restructuring charges (3)

3.3

0.1

3.4

Acquisition-related costs (4)

3.4

3.4

Inventory fair value adjustment (5)

0.4

0.4

Legal-related costs (6)

0.5

0.5

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

17.8

$

5.3

$

23.1

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

0.7

%

3.4

%

1.0

%

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.1

%

5.3

%

1.6

%

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.9

%

0.7

%

0.8

%

Restructuring charges (3)

0.8

%

0.1

%

0.8

%

Acquisition-related costs (4)

0.9

%

0.8

%

Inventory fair value adjustment (5)

0.1

%

0.1

%

Legal-related costs (6)

0.1

%

0.1

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

4.6

%

9.5

%

5.2

%

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Fair value adjustments related HIS’ sold inventories

6    Represents estimated costs related to legal proceedings

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED RESULTS

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

September 29,

December 29,

December 30,

2023

2022

2023

2023

2022

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (in millions)

Reported net income (loss) attributable to UCT on a GAAP basis

$

(3.8)

$

27.8

$

(14.5)

$

(31.1)

$

40.4

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.2

7.0

5.5

24.1

30.1

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

3.6

4.6

3.9

12.5

19.3

Restructuring charges (3)

3.4

1.5

3.2

9.2

3.3

Acquisition related costs (4)

3.4

0.7

4.3

0.6

Fair value related adjustments (5)

2.5

4.0

Legal-related costs (6)

0.5

(0.4)

2.2

VAT settlement (7)

4.0

Net loss on divestitures (8)

77.4

Covid-19 related costs (9)

2.9

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)

(3.4)

(1.8)

(5.0)

(10.2)

(22.2)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)

(4.9)

3.5

8.2

12.8

23.9

Non-GAAP net income attributable to UCT

$

8.5

$

42.6

$

2.0

$

25.2

$

181.9

Reconciliation of GAAP Income from operations to Non-GAAP Income from operations (in millions)

Reported income from operations on a GAAP basis

$

4.6

$

43.8

$

5.7

$

35.2

$

120.4

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.2

7.0

5.5

24.1

30.1

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

3.6

4.6

3.9

12.5

19.3

Restructuring charges (3)

3.4

1.5

3.2

9.2

3.3

Acquisition related costs (4)

3.4

0.7

4.3

0.6

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.4

0.4

Legal-related costs (6)

0.5

(0.4)

2.2

VAT settlement (7)

4.0

Net loss on divestitures (8)

77.4

Covid-19 related costs (9)

2.9

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

23.1

$

56.9

$

19.0

$

85.3

$

260.2

Reconciliation of GAAP Operating margin to Non-GAAP Operating margin

Reported operating margin on a GAAP basis

1.0

%

7.7

%

1.3

%

2.0

%

5.1

%

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

1.6

%

1.2

%

1.3

%

1.4

%

1.3

%

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.8

%

0.8

%

0.9

%

0.7

%

0.8

%

Restructuring charges (3)

0.8

%

0.3

%

0.7

%

0.5

%

0.1

%

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.1

%

0.2

%

0.3

%

0.0

%

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.1

%

0.0

%

Legal-related costs (6)

0.8

%

0.0

%

0.1

%

VAT settlement (7)

0.2

%

Net loss on divestitures (8)

3.3

%

Covid-19 related costs (9)

0.1

%

Non-GAAP operating margin

5.2

%

10.0

%

4.4

%

4.9

%

11.0

%

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross profit to Non-GAAP Gross profit (in millions)

Reported gross profit on a GAAP basis

$

71.1

$

108.5

$

65.2

$

277.3

$

465.0

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

2.0

1.5

1.5

6.5

6.3

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.5

0.4

0.2

1.5

1.5

Restructuring charges (3)

0.4

0.3

0.7

1.6

1.0

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.4

0.4

VAT settlement (7)

4.0

Covid-19 related costs (9)

2.9

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

74.4

$

110.7

$

67.6

$

287.3

$

480.7

 

Reconciliation of GAAP Gross margin to Non-GAAP Gross margin

Reported gross margin on a GAAP basis

16.0

%

19.2

%

15.0

%

16.0

%

19.6

%

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.4

%

0.3

%

0.3

%

0.4

%

0.3

%

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.1

%

0.0

%

0.0

%

0.1

%

0.1

%

Restructuring charges (3)

0.1

%

0.0

%

0.2

%

0.1

%

0.0

%

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.1

%

0.0

%

VAT settlement (7)

0.2

%

Covid-19 related costs (9)

0.1

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

16.7

%

19.5

%

15.5

%

16.6

%

20.2

%

Reconciliation of GAAP Interest and other income (expense) to Non-GAAP Interest and other income (expense) (in millions)

Reported interest and other income (expense) on a GAAP basis

$

(12.3)

$

(6.9)

$

(13.2)

$

(46.5)

$

(32.1)

Fair value related adjustments (5)

2.1

4.9

Non-GAAP interest and other income (expense)

$

(10.2)

$

(6.9)

$

(13.2)

$

(41.6)

$

(32.1)

Reconciliation of GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share to Non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share

Reported net income (loss) on a GAAP basis

$

(0.08)

$

0.61

$

(0.32)

$

(0.70)

0.88

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

0.16

0.15

0.12

0.54

0.66

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

0.08

0.10

0.09

0.28

0.42

Restructuring charges (3)

0.08

0.03

0.07

0.20

0.07

Acquisition related costs (4)

0.08

0.02

0.10

0.01

Fair value related adjustments (5)

0.05

0.09

Legal-related costs (6)

0.01

(0.01)

0.05

VAT settlement (7)

0.09

Net loss on divestitures (8)

1.69

Covid-19 related costs (9)

0.06

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)

(0.08)

(0.04)

(0.11)

(0.23)

(0.49)

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)

(0.11)

0.08

0.17

0.29

0.52

Non-GAAP net income

$

0.19

$

0.93

$

0.04

$

0.56

$

3.98

Weighted average number of diluted shares (in millions) on a non-GAAP basis

44.9

45.7

45.0

45.1

45.7

 

ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

September 29,

December 29,

December 30,

2023

2022

2023

2023

2022

(in millions, except percentages)

Provision for income taxes on a GAAP basis

$

(6.2)

$

8.5

$

5.3

10.9

37.9

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (10)

3.4

1.8

5.0

10.2

22.2

Income tax effect of valuation allowance (11)

4.9

(3.5)

(8.2)

(12.8)

(23.9)

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes

$

2.1

$

6.8

$

2.2

$

8.3

$

36.3

Income (loss) before income taxes on a GAAP basis

$

(7.7)

$

36.9

$

(7.5)

(11.3)

88.3

Amortization of intangible assets (1)

7.2

7.0

5.5

24.1

30.1

Stock-based compensation expense (2)

3.6

4.6

3.9

12.5

19.3

Restructuring charges (3)

3.4

1.5

3.2

9.2

3.3

Acquisition related costs (4)

3.4

0.7

4.3

0.6

Fair value related adjustments (5)

2.5

5.4

Legal-related costs (6)

0.5

(0.4)

2.2

VAT settlement (7)

4.0

Net loss on divestitures (8)

77.4

Covid-19 related costs (9)

2.9

Non-GAAP income before income taxes

$

12.9

$

50.0

$

5.8

$

43.8

$

228.1

Effective income tax rate on a GAAP basis

80.5

%

23.0

%

-70.7

%

-96.5

%

42.9

%

Non-GAAP effective income tax rate

16.4

%

13.7

%

37.3

%

18.9

%

15.9

%

1    Amortization of intangible assets related to the Company’s business acquisitions

2    Represents compensation expense for stock granted to employees and directors

3    Represents severance, retention and costs related to facility closures

4    Represents acquisition activity costs

5    Fair value adjustments related to contingent consideration, HIS’ sold inventories, intercompany loan related to an acquisition, net of $1.3 million loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

6    Represents estimated costs related to legal proceedings

7    Represents impact of value added tax ruling

8    Represents the net loss on the divestiture of certain non-core subsidiary entities

9    Covid-19 related costs incurred during the period

10  Tax effect of items (1) through (9) above based on the non-GAAP tax rate

11  The Company’s GAAP tax expense is generally higher than the Company’s non-GAAP tax expense, primarily due to losses in the U.S. with full federal and state valuation allowances. The Company’s non-GAAP tax rate and resulting non-GAAP tax expense considers the tax implications as if there was no federal or state valuation allowance position in effect

 

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Escalade Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call Date

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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:

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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Analog Devices, Inc.
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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

NM

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

$

2.34

$

(0.07)

$

2.41

NM

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

NM

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)

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 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

NM

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

NM

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)

(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 %

NM

NM

NM

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

0.4

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

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

0.6

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

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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