UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): September 28, 2017
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware | 000-04957 | 73-0750007 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) |
5402 South 122nd East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) |
(918) 622-4522
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On September 28, 2017, Educational Development Corporation announced via press release, unaudited second quarter and year to date Net Revenues of approximately $24.3 Million and $51.5M, respectively. The second quarter revenues reflect a decrease of 6% from the second quarter net revenues a year ago. The year to date net revenues reflect an increase of 5% over the same period last year.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) EXHIBITS 99.1 Press release dated as of September 28, 2017
SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | ||
Date: September 28, 2017 | By: | /s/ Randall W. White |
Randall W. White | ||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
*99.1 | Press release dated as of September 28, 2017 |
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*Filed herewith.
EXHIBIT 99.1
Educational Development Corporation Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Net Revenues
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Educational Development Corporation (“EDC”) (NASDAQ:EDUC) (http://www.edcpub.com) today reports unaudited second quarter and year to date net revenues for fiscal year 2018.
Randall White, CEO of Educational Development Corporation, announced that the Company had record net revenue of $51.1 million for the six months ended August 31, 2017, up 5% from the same period last year. Net revenues for the second quarter were $24.3 million, down $1.6 million, or 6%, from the same quarter last year.
Per Mr. White, "During the past summer we implemented new technologies in our warehouse distribution system which has significantly increased our daily shipping capacity. However, during the quarter our shipping lead times grew as a result of shutting down our picking lines to implement the new equipment and software changes. We were still able to catch up on almost all of our delayed orders and are currently shipping most orders within two to three days of receipt. As a result of the improved shipping capacity and gained efficiencies, we expect to report continued improvement in our operating profit margins in this quarter, and are excited about our ability to stay current with shipping during the Fall Selling Season, which is our busiest time of the year."
About Educational Development Corporation
EDC is a publishing company specializing in books for children. EDC is the sole American distributor of the UK-based Usborne Books and owns Kane Miller Books, specializing in children’s literature from around the world. EDC’s current catalog contains over 2,300 titles, with new additions semi-annually. Both Usborne and Kane Miller products are sold via retail outlets and by direct sales consultants nationally.
Contact:
Educational Development Corporation
Randall White, (918) 622-4522