UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the period ended August 31, 1996
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ____________________ to ___________________
Commission File Number: 0-19860
SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 13-3385513
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
555 Broadway, New York, New York 10012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
212-343-6100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports),
and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90
days.
[X] Yes [ ] No
APPLICABLE ONLY TO USERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of
securities under a plan confirmed by a court.
[ ] Yes [ ] No
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Number of shares outstanding
Title of each class as of September 30, 1996
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Common Stock, $.01 par value 15,112,665
Class A Stock, $.01 par value 828,100
SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 31, 1996
Part I - Financial Information Page
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Operations for the Three
Months Ended August 31, 1996 and August 31, 1995 1
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet at August 31, 1996,
May 31, 1996 and August 31, 1995 2
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Three
Months Ended August 31, 1996 and August 31, 1995 3
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 5 - 6
Part II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 7
Item 2. Changes in Securities 7
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 7
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 7
Item 5. Other Information 7
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 7
Signatures 8
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands except shares and per share data)
Three Months Ended
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August 31, August 31,
1996 1995
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Revenues $ 158,589 $ 135,191
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of goods sold 93,735 75,541
Selling, general and administrative expenses 80,561 70,388
Intangible amortization and depreciation 3,488 2,522
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Total operating costs and expenses 177,784 148,451
Operating loss (19,194) (13,260)
Interest expense, net 3,371 2,351
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Loss before benefit for income taxes (22,566) (15,611)
Benefit for income taxes
8,575 5,819
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Net loss $ (13,991) $ (9,792)
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Net loss per share $ (0.88) $ (0.62)
Weighted average shares outstanding 15,883,787 15,707,036
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
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SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(Amounts in thousands)
August 31, 1996 May 31, 1996 August 31, 1995
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,095 $ 4,300 $ 485
Accounts receivable less allowance for
doubtful accounts 123,267 118,390 114,779
Inventories:
Paper 17,131 9,041 20,581
Books and other 225,876 180,937 197,432
Deferred taxes current 30,786 22,694 23,303
Prepaid and other deferred expenses 18,464 15,118 22,992
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Total current assets 416,619 350,480 379,572
Property, plant and equipment, net 115,997 114,137 96,321
Prepublication costs 103,755 105,016 84,539
Goodwill and trademarks 41,193 41,594 9,327
Royalty advances 26,078 24,758 19,659
Other assets and deferred charges 38,698 37,181 32,735
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$ 742,340 $ 673,166 $ 622,153
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LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Lines of credit $ 24,808 $ 20,933 $ 16,808
Accounts payable 70,445 63,148 79,513
Accrued royalties 28,487 19,074 18,342
Deferred revenue 13,823 9,216 18,965
Other current liabilities 56,533 61,027 49,892
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Total current liabilities 194,096 173,398 183,520
Noncurrent liabilities:
Long-term debt 248,750 186,810 174,530
Other noncurrent liabilities 23,838 24,311 21,918
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Total noncurrent liabilities 272,588 211,121 196,448
Stockholders' equity:
Class A Stock, $.01 par value 8 8 8
Common Stock, $.01 par value 164 163 162
Additional paid-in capital 195,879 194,785 190,907
Accumulated earnings 116,652 130,643 88,954
Less shares held in treasury (36,812) (36,812) (36,812)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (235) (140) (1,034)
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Total stockholder' equity 275,656 288,647 242,185
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$ 742,340 $ 673,166 $ 622,153
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
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SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended
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August 31, August 31,
1996 1995
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Net cash used in operating activities $(51,654) $(65,063)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Prepublication cost expenditures (5,465) (12,115)
Additions to property, plant and equipment (4,654) (4,764)
Royalty advances paid (3,850) (5,101)
Production cost expenditures (3,584) (4,438)
Business and trademark acquisition-related payments (673) (1,061)
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Net cash used in investing activities (18,226) (27,479)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under loan agreement and revolver 112,096 84,500
Principal paydowns on loan agreement and revolver (50,208) (111,545)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt 0 107,250
Borrowings under lines of credit 9,257 17,089
Principal paydowns on lines of credit (5,512) (9,319)
Other, net 1,071 1,314
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Net cash provided by financing activities 66,704 89,289
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash (29) 30
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,205) (3,223)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,300 3,708
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,095 $ 485
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Supplemental information:
Income taxes paid $ 881 $ 562
Interest paid $ 4,112 $ 2,484
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES
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SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have not
been audited, but reflect those adjustments consisting of normal
recurring items which management considers necessary for a fair
presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash
flow. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes in the 1996
Annual Report to shareholders.
The business of Scholastic Corporation (the "Company") is the
publication and sale of educational materials and its business cycle
is closely correlated to the normal school year. The results of
operations for the three months ended August 31, 1996 and August 31,
1995 are not indicative of the results expected for the full year. Due
to the seasonal fluctuations that occur, the prior year's August 31
balance sheet is included for comparative purposes.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the accompanying
consolidated condensed financial statements to conform to the current
year presentation.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could
differ from those estimates and assumptions.
2. Long Term Debt
The Company has a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") with certain
banks which provide for revolving credit loans and letters of credit
in the amount of $135.0 million, with a right, in certain
circumstances, to increase it up to $160.0 million. The Loan Agreement
expires on May 31, 2000. At August 31, 1996, the amount available of
$135.0 million was reduced by letters of credit outstanding in the
amount of $1.3 million, and the aggregate amount of borrowings was
$119.0 million.
The Company has a Revolving Loan Agreement (the "Revolver") with Sun
Bank, National Association, which provides for revolving credit loans
in an aggregate principal amount of up to $35.0 million. At August 31,
1996, the aggregate amount of borrowings was $17.0 million.
On August 18, 1995, the Company sold $110.0 million of 5.0%
Convertible Subordinated Debentures due August 15, 2005 (the
"Debentures") under Regulation S and Rule 144A of the Securities Act
of 1933. The Debentures are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange
and the portion sold under Rule 144A is designated for trading in the
Portal system of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Interest on the Debentures is payable semi-annually on August 15 and
February 15 of each year. The Debentures are redeemable at the option
of the Company, in whole, but not in part, at any time on or after
August 15, 1998 at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest.
Each Debenture is convertible, at the holder's option, any time prior
to maturity, into Common Stock of the Company at a conversion price of
$76.86 per share.
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SCHOLASTIC CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
Revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 1996 increased from $135.2
million to $158.6 million, or 17%, versus the comparable quarter of
the prior year. Revenues improved primarily due to a $14.5 million, or
15%, increase in domestic book publishing, resulting from continued
strength in the trade and home continuity businesses, combined with
initial sales of Scholastic's instructional publishing reading
program, Literacy Place. Video and New Media revenues increased $5.5
million from $2.3 million due to increased merchandising and licensing
revenues primarily from the Goosebumps branded products and production
fees for the Goosebumps television series. International revenues also
increased by 11% versus the comparable quarter last year. This
increase is primarily due to strong trade business in the United
Kingdom and Canada.
As a percentage of revenue, cost of goods sold increased from 56% to
59% compared to the prior year first quarter primarily due to the
Company's sales mix, specifically the impact of trade sales growth,
which has a higher cost of sales than the Company's other channels.
Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of revenue
decreased from 52% in the first quarter of the prior year to 51% this
fiscal year.
The operating loss for the quarter ended August 31, 1996 increased
from $13.3 million in the prior fiscal year to $19.1 million in this
fiscal year. The net loss for the quarter ended August 31, 1996 was
$14.0 million, or $0.88 per share, versus $9.8 million, or $0.62 per
share, in the comparable quarter in the prior year. The increase in
the net loss was due to increases in operating and promotional costs
to support the growth plan for the upcoming school year, as well as
the one time Texas adoption and resulting sales of the Scholastic
Early Childhood Workshop during the prior year first quarter.
Scholastic's first quarter is traditionally a loss period due to
significantly lower revenues from the Company's school-based book
club, book fair and classroom magazine businesses, which operate at a
substantially lower level during the summer months and incur a higher
level of operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by a comparable amount
during the first quarter of fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively. During the
first quarter of each of these fiscal years, cash provided by financing
activities funded net cash used in operating and investing activities.
For the first quarter of fiscal 1996 and 1995, net cash provided by
financing activities was $66.7 million and $89.3 million,
respectively. Financing activities primarily consisted of borrowings
and paydowns under the Loan Agreement and the Revolver and in the
first quarter of fiscal 1995, financing activities also consisted of
the sale of the Debentures. Borrowings under the Loan Agreement have
been a primary source of the Company's liquidity. In the three months
of June, July and August, the Company experiences negative cash flows
due to the seasonality of the business, and, as a consequence, its
borrowings increase during these months.
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Cash used in investing activities was $18.2 million and $27.5 million
for the first quarter of fiscal 1996 and 1995, respectively. Investing
activities primarily consist of prepublication and production cost
expenditures, payments for capital expenditures and royalty advances.
Prepublication cost expenditures totaled $5.5 million and $12.1
million for the first quarter of fiscal year 1996 and 1995,
respectively. The $6.6 million decrease in prepublication costs at
August 31, 1996 over the comparable period in the prior year was
largely due to the absence of costs associated with the Company's
expansion of its instructional publishing and technology based
activities, primarily the Company's investments in the development of
a literacy program. Cash used in other investing activities such as
production cost expenditures, payments for capital expenditures and
royalty advances decreased modestly from the first quarter of fiscal
1995.
The Company believes its existing cash position, combined with funds
generated from operations and funds available under the Loan Agreement
and the Revolver, will be sufficient to finance its ongoing working
capital requirements for the remainder of the fiscal year.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
These items, which would be answered in the negative, have
been omitted.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number Description of Document
3 (a) Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Registrant. (1)
(b) By-laws of the Registrant. (2)
4 (a) Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated April 11, 1995
among the Registrant, Scholastic Inc., Citibank, N.A., as
agent, Marine Midland Bank, Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.,
The First National Bank of Boston and United Jersey
Bank. (4)
(b) Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement
dated May 1, 1996. (6)
(c) Revolving Loan Agreement dated June 19, 1995 between the
Registrant, Scholastic Inc. and Sun Bank, National
Association. (3)
(d) Amendment to the Revolving Loan Agreement dated August
14, 1996. (3)
(e) Overdraft Facility dated June 1, 1992, as amended on
October 30, 1995 between Scholastic Canada Ltd. and
CIBC. (3)
(f) Overdraft Facility dated June 24, 1993 between Scholastic
Ltd. (formerly known as Scholastic Publications Ltd.) and
Citibank, N.A. (3)
(g) Overdraft Facility dated May 14, 1992 as amended on June
30 1995, between Scholastic Ltd. (formerly known as
Scholastic Publications Ltd.) and Midland Bank. (3)
(h) Overdraft Facility dated February 12, 1993, as amended on
January 31, 1995 between Scholastic Australia Pty. Ltd.
(formerly known as Ashton Scholastic Pty. Ltd.) and
National Australia Bank Ltd. (3)
(i) Indenture dated August 15, 1995, relating to $110 million
of 5% Convertible Subordinated Debentures due August 15,
2005 issued by the Registrant. (5)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
- None.
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Footnotes:
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-8 (Registration No. 33-46338) as filed
with the Commission on March 12, 1992.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1(Registration No. 33-45022) as filed
with the Commission on January 10, 1992 (the "1992
Registration Statement").
(3) Such long-term debt does not individually amount to more than
10% of the total assets of the subsidiaries on a Registrant
and its consolidated basis. Accordingly, pursuant to Item
601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, such instrument is not
filed herewith. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a
copy of any such instrument to the Securities and Exchange
Commission upon request.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended February 28, 1995 as filed with the Commission
on April 13, 1995 (File No. 0-19860).
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K as filed with the Commission on August 28, 1995
(File No. 0-19860).
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K as filed with the Commission on August 23, 1996
(File No. 0-19860).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Scholastic Corporation
_______________________
(Registrant)
Date: October 11, 1996 /s/ Richard Robinson
________________ ____________________
Chairman of the Board,
President, Chief Executive
Officer & Director
Date: October 11, 1996 /s/ Kevin J. McEnery
________________ ____________________
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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5
1000
3-MOS
MAY-31-1997
AUG-31-1996
1,093
0
136,644
13,377
243,007
416,619
150,732
34,735
742,340
194,096
110,000
164
0
0
275,492
742,340
158,589
158,589
94,068
174,198
3,488
3,230
3,469
(22,566)
8,575
(13,991)
0
0
0
(13,991)
(.88)
(.88)
