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Dolby Laboratories Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the company’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

“Our third quarter results were in line with expectations,” said Kevin Yeaman, President and CEO, Dolby Laboratories. “This quarter we continued to build momentum for the content available in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, especially in sports, with viewers around the world enjoying the T20 Cricket World Cup, UEFA EURO 2024, Wimbledon, the NHL and NBA post seasons and right now, the Olympics in Dolby.”

Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights

Total revenue was $288.8 million, compared to $298.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2023.GAAP net income was $38.4 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $16.4 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2023. On a non-GAAP basis, third quarter net income was $68.8 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $54.1 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal 2023.Dolby repurchased approximately 423,000 shares of its common stock and ended the quarter with approximately $72 million of stock repurchase authorization available going forward.

A complete listing of Dolby’s non-GAAP measures are described and reconciled to the corresponding GAAP measures at the end of this release.

Recent Business Highlights

Cadillac announced the 2025 OPTIQ EV with Dolby Atmos.Electric automotive manufacturer Rivian launched the second generation of its flagship vehicles, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, that feature support for Dolby Atmos.Great Wall Motors launched its new smart cabin system, Coffee OS 3, and a new automobile model with Dolby Atmos.Transsion added a Dolby enabled low cost phone for consumers in Malaysia.Sharp Singapore launched the R8s Pro smartphone series with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.Realme launched the GT6, the first smartphone to support Dolby Vision video capture in telephoto video.The T20 Cricket World Cup, UEFA EURO 2024, Wimbledon, and the NHL and NBA post seasons were all available in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.Comcast announced that the 2024 Olympics coverage will be available in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos.Sonos launched headphones that support Dolby Head Tracking with Dolby Atmos.VIZIO announced integration of Dolby Atmos across its entire 2024 soundbar lineup.Lenovo launched several new flagship products that support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos – including the Yoga Air, moto razr, and moto S50 Neo.Melco Resorts & Entertainment opened Studio City Cinema, which is the first Dolby Cinema in the Hong Kong Macau Region.

Dividend

Today, Dolby announced a cash dividend of $0.30 per share of Class A and Class B common stock, payable on August 27, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 19, 2024.

Stock Repurchase Program

Today, Dolby also announced that its Board of Directors has approved increasing the size of its stock repurchase program by $350 million, bringing the amount available for future repurchases of its Class A Common Stock to approximately $422 million. Stock repurchases under this program may be made through open market transactions, negotiated purchases, or otherwise, at times and in amounts that the company considers appropriate.

Financial Outlook

Dolby’s financial outlook relies, in part, on estimates of royalty-based revenue that take into consideration various factors that are subject to uncertainty, including consumer demand for electronic products. In addition, actual results could differ materially from the estimates Dolby is providing below due in part to uncertainty resulting from the macroeconomic effect of certain conditions, including supply chain constraints, international conflicts, geopolitical instability, and fluctuations in inflation and interest rates. The uncertainty resulting from these factors has greatly reduced its visibility into Dolby’s future outlook. To the extent possible, the estimates Dolby is providing for future periods reflect certain assumptions about the potential impact of certain of these items, based upon a consideration of currently available external and internal data and information. These assumptions are subject to risks and uncertainties. For more information, see “Forward-Looking Statements” in this press release for a description of certain risks that Dolby faces, and the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal 2024, to be filed on or around the date hereof.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2024:

Total revenue is estimated to range from $300 million to $320 million.Licensing revenue is estimated to range from $275 million to $295 million.Gross margins are anticipated to be approximately 88%.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $225 million to $235 million on a GAAP basis and from $190 million to $200 million on a non-GAAP basis.Effective tax rate is anticipated to be around 29% on a GAAP basis and around 23% on a non-GAAP basis.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $0.31 to $0.46 on a GAAP basis and from $0.61 to $0.76 on a non-GAAP basis.

Dolby is providing the following estimates for the full year of fiscal 2024:

Total revenue is expected to range from $1.27 billion to $1.29 billion.Gross margins are anticipated to be roughly 89%.Operating expenses are anticipated to range from $875 million to $885 million on a GAAP basis and from $735 million to $745 million on a non-GAAP basis.Dolby expects operating margins on a GAAP basis to be roughly 20% and on a non-GAAP basis to be roughly 31%.Diluted earnings per share is anticipated to range from $2.40 to $2.55 on a GAAP basis and from $3.60 to $3.75 on a non-GAAP basis.

Conference Call Information

Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss third quarter fiscal 2024 financial results for Dolby Laboratories at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Access to the teleconference will be available at http://investor.dolby.com or by dialing 1-888-210-2212 (+1-646-960-0390 for international callers) and entering confirmation code 5587811.

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, until 8:59 p.m. PT (11:59 p.m. ET) on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (+1-647-362-9199 for international callers) and entering the confirmation code 5587811. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on the Dolby website, http://investor.dolby.com

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement Dolby’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby management uses, and Dolby provides to investors, certain non-GAAP financial measures as an additional tool to evaluate Dolby’s operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby’s management believes to be its ongoing business operations and performance. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are also helpful to investors in enabling comparability of operating performance between periods and among peer companies. Additionally, Dolby’s management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to make operating decisions, for planning and forecasting purposes and determining bonus payouts. Specifically, Dolby excludes the following as adjustments from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense: Stock-based compensation, unlike cash-based compensation, utilizes subjective assumptions in the methodologies used to value the various stock-based award types that Dolby grants. These assumptions may differ from those used by other companies. To facilitate more meaningful comparisons between its underlying operating results and those of other companies, Dolby excludes stock-based compensation expense.

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles: Dolby amortizes intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations. These intangible assets consist of patents and technology, customer relationships, and other intangibles. Dolby records amortization charges relating to these intangible assets in its GAAP financial statements, and Dolby views these charges as items arising from pre-acquisition activities that are determined by the timing and valuation of its acquisitions. As these amortization charges do not directly correlate to its operations during any particular period, Dolby excludes these charges to facilitate an evaluation of its current operating performance and comparisons to its past operating results. In addition, while amortization expense of acquisition-related intangible assets is excluded from Non-GAAP Net Income, the revenue generated from those assets is not excluded.

Restructuring charges or credits: Restructuring charges are costs associated with restructuring plans and primarily relate to costs associated with exit or disposal activities, employee severance benefits, and asset impairments. Dolby excludes restructuring costs, including any adjustments to charges recorded in prior periods (which may be credits), as Dolby believes that these costs are not representative of its normal operating activities and therefore, excluding these amounts enables a more effective comparison of its past operating performance and to that of other companies.

Income tax adjustments: The income tax effects of the aforementioned non-GAAP adjustments do not directly correlate to its operating performance so Dolby believes that excluding such income tax effects provides a more meaningful view of its underlying operating results to management and investors.

Using the aforementioned adjustments, Dolby provides various non-GAAP financial measures including, but not limited to: non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating margin, and non-GAAP effective tax rate. Dolby’s management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review both GAAP and non-GAAP measures to assess the performance of Dolby’s business, including as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Dolby’s management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, superior to, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measures. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above and below. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby’s GAAP financial statements as reported in its US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is provided at the end of this press release and on the Dolby investor relations website, http://investor.dolby.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release and in our earnings calls, including, but not limited to, expected financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and full year fiscal 2024, Dolby’s ability to expand existing business, navigate challenging periods, pursue its long-term growth opportunities, and advance its other long-term objectives are “forward-looking statements” that inherently involve substantial risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those provided. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: the potential impacts of economic conditions on Dolby’s business operations, financial results, and financial position (including the impact to Dolby partners and disruption of the supply chain and delays in shipments of consumer products; the level at which Dolby technologies are incorporated into products and the consumer demand for such products; delays in the development and release of new products or services that contain Dolby technologies; delays in royalty reporting or delinquent payment by partners or licensees; lengthening sales cycles; the impact to the overall cinema market including adverse impact to Dolby’s revenue recognized on box-office sales and demand for cinema products and services; and macroeconomic conditions that affect discretionary spending and access to products that contain Dolby technologies); risks associated with geopolitical issues and international conflicts; risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the broadcast, mobile, consumer electronics, PC, and other markets; the loss of, or reduction in sales by, a key customer, partner, or licensee; pricing pressures; risks relating to changing trends in the way that content is distributed and consumed; risks relating to conducting business internationally, including trade restrictions and changes in diplomatic or trade relationships; risks relating to maintaining patent coverage; the timing of Dolby’s receipt of royalty reports and payments from its licensees, including recoveries; changes in tax regulations; timing of revenue recognition under licensing agreements and other contractual arrangements; Dolby’s ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby’s ability to develop and deliver innovative products and technologies in response to new and growing markets; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture and cinema industries generally, including the continued impacts of the recent strikes by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA; Dolby’s ability to increase its revenue streams and to expand its business generally, and to continue to expand its business beyond its current technology offerings; risks associated with acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby’s SEC filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned “Risk Factors” in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on or around the date hereof. Dolby may not actually achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of such statements, and while Dolby believes such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or incomplete. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by law, Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco, California with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. Dolby partners with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io.

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, Dolby.io, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited)

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

Revenue:

  Licensing

$                267,082

$                273,108

$                899,089

$                932,727

  Products and services

21,736

25,262

69,826

76,455

Total revenue

288,818

298,370

968,915

1,009,182

Cost of revenue:

  Cost of licensing

17,386

15,610

48,440

50,334

  Cost of products and services

18,277

25,905

58,060

66,680

Total cost of revenue

35,663

41,515

106,500

117,014

Gross profit

253,155

256,855

862,415

892,168

Operating expenses:

  Research and development

65,501

68,696

195,027

201,097

  Sales and marketing

77,518

85,594

246,559

263,494

  General and administrative

69,275

69,954

201,183

191,865

  Restructuring charges

4,078

16,676

7,674

16,465

Total operating expenses

216,372

240,920

650,443

672,921

Operating income

36,783

15,935

211,972

219,247

Other income/(expense):

  Interest income/(expense), net

9,439

7,202

27,223

18,806

  Other income, net

3,942

620

13,550

2,967

Total other income

13,381

7,822

40,773

21,773

Income before income taxes

50,164

23,757

252,745

241,020

Provision for income taxes

(10,509)

(7,352)

(47,295)

(49,284)

Net income including noncontrolling interest

39,655

16,405

205,450

191,736

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

(1,211)

(6)

(2,195)

(266)

Net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$                  38,444

$                  16,399

$                203,255

$                191,470

Net income per share:

Basic

$                      0.40

$                      0.17

$                      2.13

$                      2.00

Diluted

$                      0.40

$                      0.17

$                      2.09

$                      1.96

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

Basic

95,686

95,658

95,593

95,794

Diluted

96,959

97,459

97,412

97,588

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands; unaudited)

June 28,
2024

September 29,
2023

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                741,636

$                745,364

Restricted cash

36,988

72,602

Short-term investments

127,321

139,148

Accounts receivable, net

285,843

262,245

Contract assets, net

190,803

182,130

Inventories, net

34,716

35,623

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

51,348

50,692

Total current assets

1,468,655

1,487,804

Long-term investments

117,901

97,812

Property, plant, and equipment, net

477,686

481,581

Operating lease right-of-use assets

39,857

40,199

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

553,096

575,836

Deferred taxes

219,822

201,860

Other non-current assets

96,618

94,674

Total assets

$             2,973,635

$             2,979,766

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$                  16,413

$                  20,925

Accrued liabilities

280,611

351,399

Income taxes payable

12,294

4,769

Contract liabilities

32,650

31,505

Operating lease liabilities

12,568

13,628

Total current liabilities

354,536

422,226

Non-current contract liabilities

35,647

39,997

Non-current operating lease liabilities

35,619

37,020

Other non-current liabilities

100,401

108,339

Total liabilities

526,203

607,582

Stockholders’ equity:

Class A common stock

53

53

Class B common stock

41

41

Retained earnings

2,462,928

2,391,990

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(30,172)

(36,984)

Total stockholders’ equity – Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

2,432,850

2,355,100

Noncontrolling interest

14,582

17,084

Total stockholders’ equity

2,447,432

2,372,184

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$             2,973,635

$             2,979,766

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands; unaudited)

Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

Operating activities:

Net income including noncontrolling interest

$                205,450

$                191,736

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

  Depreciation and amortization

54,199

61,428

  Stock-based compensation

90,146

90,291

  Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets

8,745

9,829

  Amortization of premium on investments

(2,586)

(179)

  Benefit from (provision for) credit losses

(2,382)

(348)

  Deferred income taxes

(18,009)

(21,653)

  Other non-cash items affecting net income

(6,181)

(1,751)

  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

  Accounts receivable, net

(21,319)

43,546

  Contract assets, net

(8,642)

(10,105)

  Inventories

(4,615)

(2,425)

  Operating lease right-of-use assets

(7,681)

(3,799)

  Prepaid expenses and other assets

7,527

775

  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(80,837)

(83,737)

  Income taxes, net

15,265

14,975

  Contract liabilities

(3,189)

(1,686)

  Operating lease liabilities

(2,577)

(7,452)

  Other non-current liabilities

(12,232)

2,621

Net cash provided by operating activities

211,082

282,066

Investing activities:

Purchases of marketable securities

(147,646)

(123,075)

Proceeds from sales of marketable securities

4,451

54,020

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

140,839

139,423

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

(22,628)

(22,154)

Business combinations, net of cash and restricted cash acquired

25,703

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(24,984)

73,917

Financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

39,487

37,231

Repurchase of common stock

(139,999)

(124,276)

Payment of cash dividend

(85,971)

(77,584)

Distribution to noncontrolling interest

(4,507)

(266)

Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock

(37,428)

(28,619)

Equity issued in connection with business combination

722

Payment of deferred consideration for prior business combinations

(500)

Net cash used in financing activities

(227,696)

(194,014)

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

2,256

8,819

Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

(39,342)

170,788

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

817,966

628,371

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$                778,624

$                799,159

 

Licensing Revenue by Market

(unaudited)

The following table presents the composition of our licensing revenue for all periods presented (in thousands, except percentage amounts):

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended

Market

June 28, 2024

June 30, 2023

June 28, 2024

June 30, 2023

Broadcast

$     95,430

36 %

$    102,966

38 %

$    313,326

35 %

$      349,271

37 %

Mobile

63,096

24 %

50,363

18 %

187,073

21 %

207,775

22 %

CE

28,352

11 %

34,417

13 %

123,793

14 %

128,515

14 %

PC

27,606

10 %

29,489

11 %

107,223

12 %

97,122

10 %

Other

52,598

19 %

55,873

20 %

167,674

18 %

150,044

17 %

Total licensing revenue

$    267,082

100 %

$    273,108

100 %

$    899,089

100 %

$      932,727

100 %

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations

(unaudited)

The following tables present Dolby’s GAAP financial measures reconciled to the non-GAAP financial measures included in this release for the third quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 28, 2024 and June 30, 2023:

Net income:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended

(in thousands)

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$               38,444

$               16,399

$             203,255

$          191,470

Stock-based compensation (1)

29,337

29,224

90,146

90,291

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (2)

3,101

3,031

9,256

6,750

Restructuring charges

4,078

16,676

7,674

16,465

Income tax adjustments

(6,210)

(11,255)

(19,751)

(20,910)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

$               68,750

$               54,075

$             290,580

$          284,066

(1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:

  Cost of products and services

$                     373

$                     375

$                  1,139

$              1,309

  Research and development

9,456

9,681

28,511

29,829

  Sales and marketing

9,726

9,756

30,134

30,759

  General and administrative

9,782

9,412

30,362

28,394

(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles included in above line items:

  Cost of licensing

$                       54

$                       62

$                     101

$                 185

  Cost of products and services

524

866

1,582

2,599

  Research and development

254

  Sales and marketing

651

806

1,957

2,415

  General and administrative

1,872

1,297

5,616

1,297

Diluted earnings per share:

Fiscal Quarter Ended

Fiscal Year-To-Date Ended

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

June 28,
2024

June 30,
2023

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                    0.40

$                    0.17

$                    2.09

$                1.96

Stock-based compensation

0.30

0.30

0.93

0.93

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.03

0.03

0.09

0.06

Restructuring charges

0.04

0.17

0.07

0.17

Income tax adjustments

(0.06)

(0.12)

(0.20)

(0.21)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                    0.71

$                    0.55

$                    2.98

$                2.91

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

96,959

97,459

97,412

97,588

The following tables present a reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP versions of the estimated financial measures for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and full year fiscal 2024 included in this release:

Operating expenses (in millions):

Q4 2024

Fiscal 2024

GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$225 – $235

$875 – $885

Stock-based compensation

(31)

(120)

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

(4)

(12)

Restructuring charges

(8)

Non-GAAP operating expenses (low – high end of range)

$190 – $200

$735 – $745

Operating margin:

Fiscal 2024

GAAP operating margin

20% +/-

Stock-based compensation

9 %

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

1 %

Restructuring charges

1 %

Non-GAAP operating margin

31% +/-

Effective tax rate:

Q4 2024

GAAP effective tax rate

29 %

Stock-based compensation (low – high end of range)

(5%) – 1%

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (low – high end of range)

(2%) – 0%

Non-GAAP effective tax rate

23 %

Diluted earnings per share:

Q4 2024

Fiscal 2024

Low

High

Low

High

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                    0.31

$                    0.46

$                    2.40

$                2.55

Stock-based compensation

0.31

0.31

1.23

1.23

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

0.03

0.03

0.13

0.13

Restructuring charges

0.08

0.08

Income tax adjustments

(0.04)

(0.04)

(0.24)

(0.24)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                    0.61

$                    0.76

$                    3.60

$                3.75

Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted (in thousands)

97,000

97,000

97,200

97,200

 

Investor Contact:
Peter Goldmacher
415-254-7415
peter.goldmacher@dolby.com 

Media Contact:
media@dolby.com 

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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:

10209663

ABOUT ESCALADE

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

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT

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

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

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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.

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Analog Devices, Inc.
781-461-3282
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Scholastic Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2026 Results

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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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