Educational Development Corporation Announces Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2025 Results

Core Viewpoint - Educational Development Corporation (EDC) has focused on cash flow management over profitability in fiscal 2025, leading to significant debt reduction and inventory management strategies [2][5]. Fiscal Year Summary Compared to the Prior Year - EDC reduced bank debts and vendor payables by a total of $16.9 million over fiscal years 2024 and 2025, with a reduction of$3.1 million in bank debts and $2.0 million in vendor payables during fiscal 2025 [2]. - Inventory levels decreased from$55.6 million to $44.7 million, generating$10.9 million in cash flow, with an excess inventory of approximately $30 million remaining [2]. - The company experienced a net loss of$(5.3) million for the fiscal year, compared to a net gain of $0.5 million in the previous year [4][6]. Fourth Quarter Summary Compared to the Prior Year Fourth Quarter - Net revenues for the fourth quarter were$6.6 million, down from $9.0 million in the previous year, while the average active PaperPie Brand Partners decreased from 15,500 to 9,400 [4][6]. - The loss before income taxes improved to$(1.5) million from $(2.2) million in the prior year’s fourth quarter, indicating a focus on cost reductions [4][6]. - Loss per share for the fourth quarter was$(0.16), an improvement from $(0.19) in the previous year [4][6]. Strategic Direction - EDC plans to strengthen its financial position through the sale and leaseback of its headquarters, which is expected to eliminate remaining bank debts and associated interest expenses [5]. - A Purchase Sale Agreement has been executed with TG OTC, LLC, with the transaction expected to close by early September 2025, allowing EDC to retain ownership of excess land [5].