Educational Development

Educational Development Corp. engages in the provision of educational children's books. It operates through the Home Business and Publishing segments. The Home Business (Usborne Books & More or UBAM) segment sells books through independent consultants directly to customers by hosting home parties, through social media collaboration platforms on the internet, by hosting book fairs with school and public libraries. The Publishing (EDC Publishing) segment sells its products to bookstores, toy stores, specialty stores, museums, and other retail outlets. The company was founded on August 23, 1965 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

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Educational Development Corp focuses on cash flow amidst revenue decline

Educational Development Corporation prioritized cash flow amidst economic challenges, reporting lower net revenues and a net loss in Q4 2024.
Despite the challenges, strategic initiatives like the e-commerce platform launch and product diversification show a proactive approach to drive growth.
Opportunities for improvement include the sale and leaseback of the headquarters building and leveraging e-commerce for future expansion.

Educational Development Corp prioritizes cash flow amidst revenue challenges

Educational Development Corporation faced revenue challenges in Q1 but strategically managed cash flow and inventory, focusing on financial stability and operational efficiency.
The company's proactive approach to reducing expenses, increasing profitability, and strengthening the business model reflects a commitment to long-term financial health and growth.
While challenges persist in revenue generation and market reach, opportunities lie in transparent communication, innovative growth strategies, and financial optimization initiatives.
Navigating economic uncertainties and liquidity risks, Educational Development Corporation aims to adapt, innovate, and enhance financial resilience to drive sustainable performance and shareholder value.

Educational Development Corp addresses challenges with strategic initiatives for growth

Educational Development Corporation faced challenges in financial performance due to lower revenues and active partners, resulting in net losses.
Despite the setbacks, the company is proactively addressing issues through inventory management, sales initiatives, and strategic cost-saving measures.
Opportunities for improvement exist in leveraging the sale leaseback, enhancing sales strategies, and optimizing operations for long-term success.

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Educational Development Corp. engages in the provision of educational children's books. It operates through the PaperPie and Publishing segments. The PaperPie segment sells books through independent consultants directly to customers by hosting home parties, through social media collaboration platforms on the internet, by hosting book fairs with school and public libraries. The Publishing segment sells its products to bookstores, toy stores, specialty stores, museums, and other retail outlets. The company was founded on August 23, 1965 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ:EDUC ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call October 10, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Hooser - Investor Relations Craig White - President and Chief Executive Officer Dan O'Keefe - Chief Financial Officer and Secretary Heather Cobb - Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Carter - Capstone Asset Management Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Educational Development Corporation's Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only-mode.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - October 10, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company"), a publishing company specializing in books and educational products for children, today reports financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended August 31, 2024. Second Quarter Summary Compared to the Prior Year Second Quarter Net revenues were $6.5 million compared to $10.6 million.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter and Year to Date Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - October 7, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) (the "Company") announced it has executed the Sixth Amendment ("Amendment") to the Existing Credit Agreement ("Amendment") with BOKF, NA (the "Lender"). The Amendment, effective October 3, 2024, extends the maturity date to January 4, 2025 and includes required step downs on the Revolving Loan to $5.5 million by November 30, 2024.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Extension of Credit Agreement with BOKF

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", the "Company" or "Seller") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announced that on September 19, 2024, it executed a Commercial Real Estate Contract ("Contract") with Partner Holdings or ("Buyer") for the sale of the Company's headquarters and distribution warehouse located at 5400-5402 South 122nd East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146 (the "Hilti Complex"). The agreed upon sale price of the Hilti Complex per the executed Contract totaled $38,250,000 less fees, commissions and closing costs.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Sale and Leaseback Agreement of Headquarters and Warehouse Facility

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal 2025 second quarter earnings call. EDC will host its Fiscal Year 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Call

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", the "Company" or "Seller") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announced that on September 12, 2024, the Company terminated its agreement with Rockford Holdings ("Rockford" or "Buyer") after receiving notice that Rockford could not meet the terms of the agreement to purchase the Company's headquarters and distribution warehouse located at 5400-5402 South 122nd East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146 (the "Hilti Complex"). The original purchase agreement was dated June 6, 2024.

Educational Development Corporation Terminates Sale and Leaseback of Hilti Complex with Rockford Holdings

Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ:EDUC ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 11, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants John Beisler - IR Craig White - President and CEO Dan O'Keefe - CFO Heather Cobb - Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Carter - Capstone Asset Management Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Educational Development Corporation's First Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Earnings Call. At this time, all lines are in a listen-only-mode.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - July 11, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company"), a publishing company specializing in books and educational products for children, today reports financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended May 31, 2024. First Quarter Summary Compared to the Prior Year First Quarter Net revenues were $10.0 million compared to $14.5 million.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal 2025 first quarter earnings call. EDC will host its Fiscal Year 2025 First Quarter Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2025 First Quarter Earnings Call

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Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - June 17, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) (the "Company") executed the Fifth Amendment ("Amendment") to the Existing Credit Agreement ("Amendment") with BOKF, NA (the "Lender"). The Amendment, effective May 31, 2024, adjusts the maximum availability of the Revolving Loan commitment to $7.0 million through the maturity date of October 4, 2024.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Executed Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - May 30, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC" or "Landlord") (http://www.edcpub.com) announced it has entered into a triple-net ("NNN") lease (the "Lease") agreement for approximately 111,000 square feet of unused office and warehouse space in it's property located at 5402 S. 122nd East Ave, Tulsa, OK 74146 (the "Hilti Complex") with a new tenant ("Tenant").

Educational Development Corporation Announces Execution of New Tenant Lease Agreement for Available Space at Hilti Complex

Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ:EDUC ) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call May 21, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants John Beisler - IR Craig White - President and CEO Dan O'Keefe - CFO Heather Cobb - Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Paul Carter - Capstone Asset Management Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Educational Development Corporation's Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all lines are in listen-only mode.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company"), a publishing company specializing in books and educational products for children, today reports financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 29, 2024. Fiscal Year Summary Compared to the Prior Year Net revenues of $51.0 million compared to $87.8 million.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - May 2, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal year 2024 earnings call, as well as the date of the Annual Shareholders Meeting and record date for Shareholder Proxy vote. EDC will host its Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call, 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Record Date

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - January 11, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company"), a publishing company specializing in books and educational products for children, today reports financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date ended November 30, 2023. Third Quarter Summary Compared to the Prior Year Third Quarter Net revenues of $16.9 million, a decrease of $13.4 million, or 44.2%, compared to $30.3 million.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Third Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Year-to-Date Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - January 3, 2024) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal 2024 third quarter earnings call. EDC will host its Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Earnings Call

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - December 28, 2023) - On December 28, 2023, Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) announced, via press release, the executed the Fourth Amendment to its existing credit agreement with its bank. The Amendment, effective December 1, 2023, increases the Revolving Loan commitment to $8.0 million and extends the maturity date to May 31, 2024.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Executed Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2023) - On November 15, 2023, Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) announced, via press release, Board of Director approval to list for sale the Company's headquarters and distribution warehouse located at 5400-5402 South 122nd East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146 (the "Hilti Complex") with a licensed commercial real estate broker by November 30, 2023. The Hilti Complex consists of multiple buildings totaling 402,255 square feet of rentable office and warehouse space on 34-acres.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Board Approval to List Company Headquarters for Sale

Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ:EDUC ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 12, 2023 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Steven Hooser - IR Craig White - President and CEO Dan O'Keefe - CFO Heather Cobb - Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Conference Call Participants Randy Freed - R L Capital LLC Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Educational Development Corporation Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024, Earnings Conference Call.

Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call Transcript

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - October 12, 2023) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company"), a publishing company specializing in books and educational products for children, today reports financial results for the second quarter and year-to-date ended August 31, 2023. Second Quarter Summary Compared to the Prior Year Second Quarter Net revenues of $10.6 million, a decrease of $8.8 million, or 45.4%, compared to $19.4 million Average active PaperPie Brand Partners totaled 18,100 compared to 26,800.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Second Quarter and Fiscal 2024 Year-to-Date Results

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - October 4, 2023) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC", or the "Company") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the time and date of their fiscal 2024 second quarter earnings call. EDC will host its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call, including a live Q&A webcast, on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM CT (4:30 PM ET).

Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Earnings Call

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC" or "Seller") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announced that on September 11, 2023, it entered a Contract of Sale of Real Estate (the "Sale Agreement") with MA Temple Investments LLC ("MA Temple" or "Buyer"), for the sale of the Company's former headquarters and current bulk storage warehouse, located at 10302 East 55th Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146. The purchase price for the property in the agreement totaled $5,100,000.

Educational Development Corporation Announces Sale and Leaseback Agreement of Former Headquarters and Warehouse Facility

Tulsa, Oklahoma--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2023) - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC) ("EDC") (http://www.edcpub.com) today announced the execution of the Third Amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement. Craig White, CEO of Educational Development Corporation, announced that the Company has executed the Third Amendment to the Existing Credit Agreement ("Amendment") with BOKF, NA (the "Lender"), effective August 9, 2023.

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