UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

(Mark (Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended MayAugust 31, 2020

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from ___________ to ____________.

 

Commission file number: 000-04957

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

73-0750007

(State or other jurisdiction of 

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

5402 South 122nd East Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma

74146

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (918) 622-4522

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

 

Common Stock, $.20 par value

EDUC

NASDAQ

(Title of class)

(Trading symbol)

(Name of each exchange on which registered)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 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.                                                                                                          Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).                                                                                                                                  Yes ☒   No ☐         

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☐

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer ☒

Smaller reporting company ☒

 

 

 

 

 

Emerging Growth Company ☐

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.                 ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).           Yes ☐   No ☒

 

As of July 8,October 7, 2020, there were 8,354,6918,355,972 shares of Educational Development Corporation Common Stock, $0.20 par value outstanding.

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

3

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

15

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

2223

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

2223

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

2324

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

2324

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2324

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2324

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

2324

Item 5.

Other Information

2324

Item 6.

Exhibits

2324

Signatures

2425

 

 

CAUTIONARY REMARKS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The information discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “may,” “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “achievable,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “potential,” “should,” “could,” and similar terms and phrases. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, and we can give no assurance that such expectations or assumptions will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are described under “Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 2020 and in this quarterly report. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements in this paragraph and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Other than as required under the securities laws, we do not assume a duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or circumstances, changes in expectations or otherwise.

 

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.          FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

May 31,

  

February 29,

  

August 31,

  

February 29,

 

ASSETS

 

2020

  

2020

  

2020

  

2020

 

CURRENT ASSETS

                

Cash and cash equivalents

 $14,765,500  $2,999,400  $22,636,300  $2,999,400 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of

$296,100 (May 31) and $237,400 (February 29)

  2,550,500   2,967,200 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of

$319,900 (August 31) and $237,400 (February 29)

  3,267,800   2,967,200 

Inventories - net

  27,162,400   30,087,300   30,563,400   30,087,300 

Income taxes receivable

  -   221,700   -   221,700 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  889,900   950,600   1,305,400   950,600 

Total current assets

  45,368,300   37,226,200   57,772,900   37,226,200 
                

INVENTORIES - net

  780,800   1,016,700   452,000   1,016,700 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - net

  26,111,600   26,377,700   26,249,600   26,377,700 

OTHER ASSETS

  113,800   82,200   111,100   82,200 

TOTAL ASSETS

 $72,374,500  $64,702,800  $84,585,600  $64,702,800 
                
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                

CURRENT LIABILITIES

                

Accounts payable

 $11,046,300  $9,661,100  $24,710,700  $9,661,100 

Deferred revenues

  2,412,100   385,300   1,228,400   385,300 

Current maturities of long-term debt

  1,126,100   1,027,400   522,000   1,027,400 

Accrued salaries and commissions

  3,685,800   1,657,200   4,417,000   1,657,200 

Income taxes payable

  380,400   -   1,911,500   - 

Dividends payable

  502,200   417,400   501,300   417,400 

Other current liabilities

  3,585,700   3,238,200   4,648,500   3,238,200 

Total current liabilities

  22,738,600   16,386,600   37,939,400   16,386,600 
                

LONG-TERM DEBT - net of current maturities

  17,422,200   17,784,300   10,721,600   17,784,300 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES - net

  1,084,500   993,300   808,200   993,300 

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES

  143,000   145,800   140,200   145,800 

Total liabilities

  41,388,300   35,310,000   49,609,400   35,310,000 
                

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

                

Common stock, $0.20 par value; Authorized 16,000,000 shares;

Issued 12,410,080 (May 31) and 12,410,080 (February 29) shares;

Outstanding 8,352,253 (May 31) and 8,348,651 (February 29) shares

  2,482,000   2,482,000 

Common stock, $0.20 par value; Authorized 16,000,000 shares;

Issued 12,410,080 (August 31) and 12,410,080 (February 29) shares;

Outstanding 8,354,691 (August 31) and 8,348,651 (February 29) shares

  2,482,000   2,482,000 

Capital in excess of par value

  10,017,900   9,843,900   10,245,600   9,843,900 

Retained earnings

  31,161,100   29,732,200   34,915,800   29,732,200 
  43,661,000   42,058,100   47,643,400   42,058,100 

Less treasury stock, at cost

  (12,674,800

)

  (12,665,300

)

  (12,667,200

)

  (12,665,300

)

Total shareholders' equity

  30,986,200   29,392,800   34,976,200   29,392,800 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 $72,374,500  $64,702,800  $84,585,600  $64,702,800 

 

See notes to condensed financial statements (unaudited).statements.

 

3

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended May 31,

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

GROSS SALES

 $46,896,900  $36,473,700  $73,682,800  $32,541,700  $120,579,700  $69,015,400 

Less discounts and allowances

  (12,895,900

)

  (11,331,400

)

  (21,363,400

)

  (10,241,000

)

  (34,259,300

)

  (21,572,400

)

Transportation revenue

  4,290,700   2,445,100   6,930,700   2,137,300   11,221,400   4,582,400 

NET REVENUES

  38,291,700   27,587,400   59,250,100   24,438,000   97,541,800   52,025,400 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

  11,395,500   9,056,200   17,309,500   8,046,400   28,705,000   17,102,600 

Gross margin

  26,896,200   18,531,200   41,940,600   16,391,600   68,836,800   34,922,800 
                        

OPERATING EXPENSES

                        

Operating and selling

  6,340,200   4,383,900   10,531,900   4,192,500   16,872,100   8,576,400 

Sales commissions

  13,600,500   8,533,000   20,304,400   7,263,100   33,904,900   15,796,100 

General and administrative

  4,536,000   3,938,200   5,664,000   3,717,600   10,200,000   7,655,800 

Total operating expenses

  24,476,700   16,855,100   36,500,300   15,173,200   60,977,000   32,028,300 
                        
                        

INTEREST EXPENSE

  182,200   232,000   140,000   242,500   322,200   474,500 

OTHER INCOME

  (406,600

)

  (402,400

)

  (499,200

)

  (390,800

)

  (905,800

)

  (793,200

)

                        

EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  2,643,900   1,846,500   5,799,500   1,366,700   8,443,400   3,213,200 
                        

INCOME TAXES

  712,800   482,900   1,544,500   359,100   2,257,300   842,000 

NET EARNINGS

 $1,931,100  $1,363,600  $4,255,000  $1,007,600  $6,186,100  $2,371,200 
                        

BASIC AND DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

                        

Basic

 $0.23  $0.17  $0.51  $0.12  $0.74  $0.29 

Diluted

 $0.23  $0.17  $0.51  $0.12  $0.74  $0.29 
                        

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING

                        

Basic

  8,352,424   8,184,272   8,354,214   8,312,648   8,353,319   8,248,460 

Diluted

  8,352,424   8,191,062   8,354,214   8,318,790   8,353,319   8,254,926 

Dividends per share

 $0.06  $0.05  $0.06  $0.05  $0.12  $0.10 

 

See notes to condensed financial statements (unaudited).statements.

 

4

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2020AUGUST 31, 2020

 

  

Common Stock

(par value $0.20 per share)

          

Treasury Stock

     
  

Number of

Shares

Issued

  

Amount

  

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Number of

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shareholders'

Equity

 
                             

BALANCE - February 29, 2020

  12,410,080  $2,482,000  $9,843,900  $29,732,200   4,061,429  $(12,665,300

)

 $29,392,800 

Purchases of treasury stock

  -   -   -   -   17,565   (75,500

)

  (75,500

)

Sales of treasury stock

  -   -   5,000   -   (21,167

)

  66,000   71,000 

Dividends declared ($0.06/share)

  -   -   -   (502,200

)

  -   -   (502,200

)

Share-based compensation expense (see Note 6)

  -   -   169,000   -   -   -   169,000 

Net earnings

  -   -   -   1,931,100   -   -   1,931,100 

BALANCE - May 31, 2020

  12,410,080  $2,482,000  $10,017,900  $31,161,100   4,057,827  $(12,674,800

)

 $30,986,200 

  

Common Stock

(par value $0.20 per share)

          

Treasury Stock

     
  

Number of

Shares

Issued

  

Amount

  

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Number of

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shareholders'

Equity

 
                             

BALANCE - February 29, 2020

  12,410,080  $2,482,000  $9,843,900  $29,732,200   4,061,429  $(12,665,300

)

 $29,392,800 

Purchases of treasury stock

  -   -   -   -   17,565   (75,500

)

  (75,500

)

Sales of treasury stock

  -   -   5,000   -   (21,167

)

  66,000   71,000 

Dividends declared ($0.06/share)

  -   -   -   (502,200

)

  -   -   (502,200

)

Share-based compensation expense (see Note 6)

  -   -   169,000   -   -   -   169,000 

Net earnings

  -   -   -   1,931,100   -   -   1,931,100 

BALANCE - May 31, 2020

  12,410,080   2,482,000   10,017,900   31,161,100   4,057,827   (12,674,800

)

  30,986,200 

Sales of treasury stock

  -   -   11,500   -   (2,438

)

  7,600   19,100 

Dividends declared ($0.06/share)

  -   -   -   (500,300

)

  -   -   (500,300

)

Share-based compensation expense (see Note 6)

  -   -   216,200   -   -   -   216,200 

Net earnings

  -   -   -   4,255,000   -   -   4,255,000 

BALANCE - August 31, 2020

  12,410,080  $2,482,000  $10,245,600  $34,915,800   4,055,389  $(12,667,200

)

 $34,976,200 

 

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31AUGUST 31, 20201199

 

 

Common Stock

(par value $0.20 per share)

          

Treasury Stock

      

Common Stock

(par value $0.20 per share)

          

Treasury Stock

     
 

Number of

Shares

Issued

  

Amount

  

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Number of

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shareholders'

Equity

  

Number of

Shares

Issued

  

Amount

  

Capital in

Excess of

Par Value

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Number of

Shares

  

Amount

  

Shareholders'

Equity

 
                                                        

BALANCE - February 28, 2019

  12,092,080  $2,418,400  $8,975,100  $25,754,900   3,896,998  $(11,217,900

)

 $25,930,500   12,092,080  $2,418,400  $8,975,100  $25,754,900   3,896,998  $(11,217,900

)

 $25,930,500 

Purchases of treasury stock

  -   -   -   -   36,959   (302,500

)

  (302,500

)

  -   -   -   -   36,959   (302,500

)

  (302,500

)

Sales of treasury stock

  -   -   68,100   -   (19,171

)

  54,300   122,400   -   -   68,100   -   (19,171

)

  54,300   122,400 

Dividends declared ($0.05/share)

  -   -   -   (408,900

)

  -   -   (408,900

)

  -   -   -   (408,900

)

  -   -   (408,900

)

Share-based compensation expense (see Note 6)

  -   -   166,300   -   -   -   166,300   -   -   166,300   -   -   -   166,300 

Net earnings

  -   -   -   1,363,600   -   -   1,363,600   -   -   -   1,363,600   -   -   1,363,600 

BALANCE - May 31, 2019

  12,092,080  $2,418,400  $9,209,500  $26,709,600   3,914,786  $(11,466,100

)

 $26,871,400   12,092,080   2,418,400   9,209,500   26,709,600   3,914,786   (11,466,100

)

  26,871,400 

Purchases of treasury stock

  -   -   -   -   60,357   (417,100

)

  (417,100

)

Sales of treasury stock

  -   -   54,000   -   (22,961

)

  54,600   108,600 

Dividends declared ($0.05/share)

  -   -   -   (422,300

)

  -   -   (422,300

)

Share-based compensation expense (see Note 6)

  -   -   166,200   -   -   -   166,200 

Issuance of restricted share awards for vesting

  308,000   61,600   (61,600

)

  -   -   -   - 

Net earnings

  -   -   -   1,007,600   -   -   1,007,600 

BALANCE - August 31, 2019

  12,400,080  $2,480,000  $9,368,100  $27,294,900   3,952,182  $(11,828,600

)

 $27,314,400 

 

See notes to condensed financial statements (unaudited).statements.

 

5

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE THREESIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31AUGUST 31

 

 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

                

Net earnings

 $1,931,100  $1,363,600  $6,186,100  $2,371,200 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

                

Depreciation

  409,900   366,200   821,100   684,800 

Deferred income taxes

  91,200   (51,800

)

  (185,100

)

  127,600 

Provision for doubtful accounts

  67,800   103,500   91,800   63,200 

Provision for inventory valuation allowance

  80,000   117,300   106,400   129,900 

Share-based compensation expense

  169,000   166,300   385,200   332,500 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

  348,900   79,700   (392,400

)

  (303,100

)

Inventories, net

  3,080,800   (160,600

)

  (17,700

)

  (2,387,600

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

  29,100   460,600   (383,800

)

  544,600 

Accounts payable

  1,385,200   (2,184,900

)

  14,797,500   (1,047,900

)

Accrued salaries and commissions, and other liabilities

  2,373,300   (957,900

)

  4,164,500   (1,889,700

)

Deferred revenues

  2,026,800   (576,700

)

  843,100   (213,700

)

Income taxes

  602,100   435,100   2,133,200   314,000 

Total adjustments

  10,664,100   (2,203,200

)

  22,363,800   (3,645,400

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  12,595,200   (839,600

)

  28,549,900   (1,274,200

)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  (143,800

)

  (129,300

)

  (440,900

)

  (234,700

)

Net cash used in investing activities

  (143,800

)

  (129,300

)

  (440,900

)

  (234,700

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

                

Payments of term debt

  (1,710,800

)

  (237,800

)

  (9,015,500

)

  (472,100

)

Proceeds from term debt

  1,447,400   -   1,447,400   - 
Net borrowings under line of credit -  1,056,100 

Cash received from sale of treasury stock

  71,000   122,400   90,100   231,000

 

Cash used to purchase treasury stock

  (75,500

)

  (302,500

)

  (75,500

)

  (719,600)

Dividends paid

  (417,400

)

  (410,100

)

  (918,600

)

  (819,000

)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (685,300

)

  (828,000

)

  (8,472,100

)

  (723,600

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

  11,766,100   (1,796,900

)

  19,636,900   (2,232,500

)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD

  2,999,400   3,199,300   2,999,400   3,199,300 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD

 $14,765,500  $1,402,400  $22,636,300  $966,800 
                

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION

                

Cash paid for interest

 $184,600  $232,000  $343,900  $465,900 

Cash paid for income taxes

 $19,500  $100,200  $309,200  $448,600 
        

NONCASH INVESTING TRANSACTIONS

        

Accrued capital expenditures

 $252,000  $- 

 

See notes to condensed financial statements (unaudited).statements.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

 

Note 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim condensed financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements include all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented. Such adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, unless otherwise disclosed herein. Accordingly, the Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended February 29, 2020 included in our Form 10-K. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year due to the seasonality of our product sales.

 

COVID-19 Update

 

In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was reported in Wuhan, China and has since extensively impacted the global health and economic environment. In March 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic, and President Trump declared the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States as a national emergency. The Company has taken numerous steps, and will continue to take further actions, in its approach to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. To ensure the well-being of our employees, the Company offered employees in our office the ability to work from home on a temporary basis; we instructed employees in our warehouse and office to take their temperature at the start of every shift; we requested employees forgo any in-person meetings and instead opt to utilize virtual meeting spaces; and we published and continually updated our employees on the most recent developments related to COVID-19 and best practices for safety and health in the office, warehouse and at home. We are closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and continually assessing its potential effects on our business. On April 16, 2020, the Company entered into a loan with MidFirst Bank as the lender in an aggregate principal amount of $1.4 million pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This loan program provided paycheck protection for our employees from the economic impact to our business due to COVID-19, which was seen most by the decline in our Publishing division’s sales due to the closure of many retail outlets across the country, and in our UBAM division’s School and Library and Book Fair sales due to the closure of many schools nation-wide.  The Company determined the PPP loan was no longer needed and therefore repaid the loan in full on May 12, 2020.  While the Company did not experience a decrease in net revenues in the first quartersix months of fiscal year 2021 compared with the same period in fiscal year 2020, the severity and duration of the pandemic are uncertain and the extent to which our results are affected by COVID-19 cannot be accurately predicted.

 

Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in these financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Significant Accounting Policies

 

Our significant accounting policies, other than the adoption of new accounting pronouncements separately documented herein, are consistent with those disclosed in Note 1 to our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended February 29, 2020 included in our Form 10-K.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) periodically issues new accounting standards in a continuing effort to improve standards of financial accounting and reporting. We have reviewed the recently issued accounting standards updates (“ASU”) and concluded that the following recently issued accounting standards apply to us:

 

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In December 2019, the FASB published ASU 2019-12: Income Taxes (Topic 740), which simplifies the Accountingaccounting for income taxes. Topic 740 addresses a number of topics including but not limited to the removal of certain exceptions currently included in the standard related to intra-period allocation when there are losses, in addition to calculation of income taxes when current year-to-date losses exceed anticipated loss for the year. The amendment also simplifies accounting for certain franchise taxes and disclosure of the effect of enacted change in tax laws or rates. Topic 740 is effective for public entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The impact of the adoption of the standard has not yet been determined and is being evaluated.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04: Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This update provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential accounting impacts associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as interbank offered rates and LIBOR.London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). This ASU includes practical expedients for contract modifications due to reference rate reform. Generally, contract modifications related to reference rate reform may be considered an event that does not require remeasurement or reassessment of a previous accounting determination at the modification date. This ASU is effective March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company’s debt agreements include the use of alternate rates when LIBOR is not available. We do not expect the change from LIBOR to an alternate rate will have a material impact to our financial statements and, to the extent we enter into modifications of agreements that are impacted by the LIBOR rate phase-out, we will apply such guidance to those contract modifications.

 

Note 2 – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

2020

  

2020

 
 

May 31,

  

February 29,

  

August 31,

  

February 29,

 

Current:

                

Book inventory

 $27,479,000  $30,346,900  $31,067,700  $30,346,900 

Inventory valuation allowance

  (316,600

)

  (259,600

)

  (504,300

)

  (259,600

)

Inventories net – current

 $27,162,400  $30,087,300  $30,563,400  $30,087,300 
                

Noncurrent:

                

Book inventory

 $1,021,400  $1,226,500  $578,600  $1,226,500 

Inventory valuation allowance

  (240,600

)

  (209,800

)

  (126,600

)

  (209,800

)

Inventories net – noncurrent

 $780,800  $1,016,700  $452,000  $1,016,700 

 

Book inventory quantities in excess of what we expect will be sold within the normal operating cycle, based on 2 ½ years of anticipated sales, are included in non-currentnoncurrent inventory.

 

Significant portions of our inventory purchases are concentrated with an England-based publishing company, Usborne Publishing, Ltd. (“Usborne”). Purchases received from this company were approximately $4.0$7.3 million and $5.9$6.0 million for the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Total inventory purchases received from all suppliers were $5.8$12.4 million and $9.2$8.0 million for the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Purchases received from Usborne were approximately $11.3 million and $11.9 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Total inventory purchases received from all suppliers were $18.2 million and $17.2 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Note 3 – LEASES

 

We have both lessee and lessor arrangements. Our leases are evaluated at inception or at any subsequent modification. Depending on the terms, leases are classified as either operating or finance leases if we are the lessee, or as operating, sales-type or direct financing leases if we are the lessor, as appropriate under ASC 842.  Our lessee arrangement includes a rental agreement where we have the exclusive use of dedicated office space in San Diego, California, and qualifies as an operating lease. Our lessor arrangements include three rental agreements for warehouse and office space in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and each qualifies as an operating lease under ASC 842.

 

In accordance with ASC 842, we have made an accounting policy election to not apply the new standard to lessee arrangements with a term of one year or less and no purchase option that is reasonably certain of exercise. We will continue to account for these short-term arrangements by recognizing payments and expenses as incurred, without recording a lease liability and right-of-use asset.

 

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We have also made an accounting policy election for both our lessee and lessor arrangements to combine lease and non-lease components. This election is applied to all of our lease arrangements as our non-lease components are not material and do not result in significant timing differences in the recognition of rental expenses or income.

 

Operating Leases – Lessee

 

We recognize a lease liability, reported in other liabilities on the condensed balance sheets, for each lease based on the present value of remaining minimum fixed rental payments (which includes payments under any renewal option that we are reasonably certain to exercise), using a discount rate that approximates the rate of interest we would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term. We also recognize a right-of-use asset, reported in other assets on the condensed balance sheets, for each lease, valued at the lease liability, adjusted for prepaid or accrued rent balances existing at the time of initial recognition. The lease liability and right-of-use asset are reduced over the term of the lease as payments are made and the assets are used.

 

  

2020

 
  

August 31,

  

February 29,

 

Operating lease assets:

        

Right-of-use asset

 $39,800  $45,200 
         

Operating lease liabilities:

        

Current lease liability

 $13,600  $13,500 

Long-term lease liability

 $26,200  $31,700 
         

Remaining lease term (months)

  37   43 

Discount rate

  4.60

%

  4.60

%

Minimum fixed rental payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as costs and expenses on our condensed statements of earnings. Variable and short-term rental payments are recognized as costs and expenses as they are incurred.

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Fixed lease cost

 $3,300  $3,100  $6,500  $6,200 

Future minimum rental payments under operating leases with initial terms greater than one year as of MayAugust 31, 2020, are as follows:

 

Year ending February 28 (29),

    

Year ending February 28 (29),

    

2021

 $9,900  $6,700 

2022

  13,700   13,700 

2023

  14,200   14,200 

2024

  8,400   8,400 

Total future minimum rental payments

  46,200   43,000 

Present value discount

  (3,700

)

  (3,200

)

Total operating lease liability

 $42,500  $39,800 

 

The following table provides further information about our operating leases onreported in our condensed financial statements:

 

  2020 
  

May 31,

  

February 29,

 
         

Current lease liability

 $13,500  $13,500 

Long-term lease liability

  29,000   31,700 

Right-of-use asset

 $42,500  $45,200 
         

Remaining lease term (months)

  40   43 

Discount rate

  4.60

%

  4.60

%

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Operating cash flows – operating lease

 $3,300  $3,100  $6,500  $6,200 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

May 31, 2020

  

May 31, 2019

 

Fixed lease cost

 $3,200  $3,100 

Operating cash flows – operating lease

 $3,200  $3,100 
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Operating Leases – Lessor

 

We recognize fixed rental income on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease as revenue on our condensed statements of earnings. Variable rental payments are recognized as revenue in the period in which the changes in facts and circumstances on which the variable lease payments are based occur.

 

On April 4, 2020, we executed an amendment to one of our existing leases that abated rental payments for the months of May, June and July, 2020. The amendment also extended the term of the lease for three additional months. This amendment represents a lease modification and, as such, we have adjusted our fixed rental income on a straight-line basis over the remaining term starting May 1, 2020.

 

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Future minimum payments receivable under operating leases with terms greater than one year are estimated as follows:

 

Year ending February 28 (29),

        

2021

 $916,000  $766,800 

2022

  1,556,100   1,556,100 

2023

  1,587,500   1,587,400 

2024

  1,592,500   1,592,500 

2025

  1,562,000   1,562,000 

Thereafter

  9,694,300   9,694,300 

Total

 $16,908,400  $16,759,100 

 

The cost of the leased space was approximately $10,797,900$10,806,300 and $10,789,500 as of MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively.  The accumulated depreciation associated with the leased assets was $1,927,100$2,020,000 and $1,828,900 as of MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively.  Both the leased assets and accumulated depreciation are included in property, plant and equipment-net on the condensed balance sheets.

 

Note 4 – DEBT

 

Debt consists of the following:

 

 

2020

  

2020

 
 

May 30,

  

February 29,

  

August 31,

  

February 29,

 
                

Line of credit

 $-  $-  $-  $- 
                
                

Long-term debt

 $18,548,300  $18,811,700  $11,243,600  $18,811,700 

Less current maturities

  (1,126,100

)

  (1,027,400

)

  (522,000

)

  (1,027,400

)

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

 $17,422,200  $17,784,300  $10,721,600  $17,784,300 

 

We have a Loan Agreement dated as of March 10, 2016 (as amended the “Loan Agreement”) with MidFirst Bank (“the Bank”) which includes multiple loans. Term Loan #1 is comprised of Tranche A totaling $11.4 million and Tranche B totaling $4.2$11.2 million as of MayAugust 31, 2020, both with the maturity date of December 1, 2025. Tranche A has a fixed interest rate of 4.23% and interest is payable monthly. For Tranche B, interestTerm Loan #1 is secured by the primary office, warehouse and land.

The Loan Agreement also provides a $10.0 million revolving loan (“line of credit”) through August 15, 2021, which is limited to advance rates on eligible receivables and eligible inventory levels. Interest is payable monthly at the greater of 2.75% or the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (2.44%(2.75% at MayAugust 31, 2020). Term Loan #1 is secured by the primary office, warehouse and land.

 

We also have TermOn August 15, 2020, the Company executed the Eleventh Amendment Loan #2Agreement with the Bank totaling $2.9 million as of May 31, 2020, withrelated to our Loan Agreement. The amendment modifies the maturityLoan Agreement, extending the termination date of June 28, 2021, and interest payable monthly at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (2.44% at May 31, 2020).   Term Loan #2 is secured by our secondary warehouse and land. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company paid off Term Loan #2 (See Note 11).

The Loan Agreement also provides a $15.0 million revolving loan (“line of credit”) through August 15, 2020 with interest payable monthly at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (2.44% at May 31, 2020).  

Tranche B of Term Loan #1, Term Loan #2 and the line of credit accrue interest at a tieredto August 15, 2021, reducing the maximum revolving principal amount from $15.0 million to $10.0 million, and amending the definition of the LIBOR and Prime rate, based on our establishing that the rate charged, including the LIBOR Margin or Prime Margin, shall never be less than 2.75%.

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Adjusted Funded Debt tois defined as all long-term and short-term bank debt less the outstanding balances of Tranche A.  EBITDA Ratio, which is payable monthly.defined in the Loan Agreement as earnings before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization expenses, reduced by rental income. The variable interest pricing tier is as follows:

 

Pricing Tier

 

Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio

 

LIBOR Margin (bps)

I

 

>2.00

 

300.00

II

 

>1.50 but <2.00

 

275.00

III

 

>1.00 but <1.50

 

250.00

IV

 

<1.00

 

225.00

 

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Adjusted Funded Debt is defined as all long-term and short-term bank debt less the outstanding balances of Tranche A and Tranche B Term Loans.  EBITDA is defined in the Loan Agreement as earnings before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization expenses, reduced by rental income.  The $15.0 million line of credit is limited to advance rates on eligible receivables and eligible inventory levels.

We had no borrowings outstanding on our revolvingline of credit agreement at MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020. Available credit under the revolving line of credit agreement was approximately $9.0$8.4 million and $11.0 million at MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively.

On August 15, 2019, the Company executed the Tenth Amendment Loan Agreement with the Bank related to our Loan Agreement. The amendment modified the Loan Agreement, extending the termination date of the line of credit to August 15, 2020, amended the definition of LIBOR Margin, reduced the frequency of reports to the Lender, amended the Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio and amended the Compliance and Borrowing Base Certificates reporting requirements.

 

The Loan Agreement contains a provision for our use of the Bank’s letters of credit. The Bank agrees to issue or obtain issuance of commercial or stand-by letters of credit provided that no letters of credit will have an expiry date later than August 15, 2020,2021, and that the sum of the line of credit plus the letters of credit would not exceed the borrowing base in effect at the time. As of MayAugust 31, 2020, we had no letters of credit outstanding.

The Loan Agreement contains provisions that require us to maintain specified financial ratios; restricts transactions with related parties; prohibits mergers or consolidation; disallows additional debt; and limits the amount of investments, capital expenditures and leasing transactions we can make on a quarterly basis. Additionally, the Loan Agreement places limitations on the amount of dividends that may be distributed and the total value of stock that can be repurchased.  

 

On April 16, 2020, the Company entered into a loan with the Bank of approximately $1.4 million pursuant to the PPP under the CARES Act. The PPP Loan had a fixed interest rate of 1.00%, with principal and interest payments starting December 1, 2020 and a scheduled maturity date of May 1, 2022. The Company determined the PPP loan was no longer needed and repaid the loan in full, including interest accrued to date, on May 12, 2020.

 

On June 3, 2020, the Company paid off the remaining balance of the $4.0 million Term Loan #2 which originated on June 28, 2016. The final payment, including accrued interest, totaled $2.9 million. There were no additional fees or penalties resulting from the payoff of Term Loan #2.

On August 4, 2020, the Company paid off the remaining balance of the $5.0 million Term Loan #1 Tranche B which originated on March 10, 2016. The final payment, including accrued interest, totaled $4.2 million. There were no additional fees or penalties resulting from the payoff of Term Loan #1 Tranche B.

  

The following table reflects aggregate future scheduled maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter as follows:

 

Year ending February 28 (29),

        

2021

 $837,000  $256,200 

2022

  1,155,500   533,400 

2023

  1,195,500   556,700 

2024

  1,237,100   581,000 

2025

  1,278,600   605,300 

Thereafter

  12,844,600   8,711,000 

Total

 $18,548,300  $11,243,600 

 

Note 5 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is based on the combined weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares issuable which include, where appropriate, the assumed exercise of options. In computing diluted EPS, we have utilized the treasury stock method.

 

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The computation of weighted average common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS is shown below.

 

 

Three Months Ended May 31,

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Earnings per share:

        

Earnings:

                

Net earnings applicable to common shareholders

 $1,931,100  $1,363,600  $4,255,000  $1,007,600  $6,186,100  $2,371,200 

Shares:

        
         

Weighted average shares:

                

Weighted average shares outstanding-basic

  8,352,424   8,184,272   8,354,214   8,312,648   8,353,319   8,248,460 

Assumed exercise of options

  -   6,790   -   6,142   -   6,466 
        

Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted

  8,352,424   8,191,062   8,354,214   8,318,790   8,353,319   8,254,926 
                        

Diluted earnings per share:

        

Earnings per share:

                

Basic

 $0.23  $0.17  $0.51  $0.12  $0.74  $0.29 

Diluted

 $0.23  $0.17  $0.51  $0.12  $0.74  $0.29 

 

Note 6 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

We account for stock-based compensation whereby share-based payment transactions with employees, such as stock options and restricted stock, are measured at estimated fair value at the date of grant. For awards subject to service conditions, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Awards subject to performance conditions are attributed separately for each vesting tranche of the award and are recognized ratably from the service inception date to the vesting date for each tranche. Forfeitures are recognized when they occur. 

 

In July 2018, our shareholders approved the Company’s 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2019 LTI Plan”). The 2019 LTI Plan establishes up to 600,000 shares of restricted stock which can be granted to certain members of management based on exceeding specified net revenues and pre-tax performance metrics during fiscal years 2019, 2020 or 2021. The number of restricted shares to be distributed depends on attaining the performance metrics defined by the 2019 LTI Plan and may result in the distribution of a number of shares that is less than, but not greater tothan, the number of restricted shares outlined in the terms of the 2019 LTI Plan. Restricted shares granted under the 2019 LTI Plan “cliff vest” after five years.

 

During fiscal year 2019, the Company granted 308,000 restricted shares under the 2019 LTI Plan with an average grant-date fair value of $9.94 per share.  The remaining compensation expense for these awards, totaling approximately $1,829,000,$1,662,800, will be recognized ratably over the remaining vesting period of approximately 3330 months. 

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company granted approximately 151,000 restricted shares under the 2019 LTI Plan with an average grant-date fair value of $6.30 per share. The remaining compensation expense of the awards, totaling approximately $948,500,$898,600, will be recognized ratably over the remaining vesting period of approximately 5754 months.  As of MayAugust 31, 2020, 141,000 restricted shares were available for issuance as future awards under the 2019 LTI Plan. 

 

A summary of compensation expense recognized in connection with restricted share awards are as follows:

 

  

Three Months Ended May 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

 
         

Share-based compensation expense

 $169,000  $166,300 
  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 
                 

Share-based compensation expense

 $216,200  $166,200  $385,200  $332,500 

 

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The following tables summarizes stock award activity during the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 under the 2019 LTI Plan:

 

 

Shares

  

Weighted Average Fair Value (per share)

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted Average Fair Value (per share)

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at February 29, 2020

  308,000  $9.94 

 

308,000

 

 

$

9.94

 

Granted

  151,000   6.30 

 

151,000

 

 

 

6.30

 

Vested

  -   - 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Forfeited

  -   - 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Outstanding at May 31, 2020

  459,000  $8.74 

Outstanding at August 31, 2020

 

 

459,000

 

 

$

8.74

 

 

As of MayAugust 31, 2020, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested restricted shares was $2,777,500,$2,561,400, which we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately 41.238.4 months.

 

Note 7 – SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS

 

We classify shipping and handling costs as operating and selling expenses in the statements of earnings. Shipping and handling costs include postage, freight, handling costs, as well as, shipping materials and supplies. These costs were $6,315,300$9,984,600 and $4,212,200$3,837,600 for the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These costs were $16,299,900 and $8,049,800 for the six months ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Note 8 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS

 

We have two reportable segments: Publishing and Usborne Books & More (“UBAM”). These reportable segments are business units that offer different methods of distribution to different types of customers. They are managed separately based on the fundamental differences in their operations. Our Publishing segment markets its products to retail accounts, which include book, school supply, toy and gift stores and museums, through commissioned sales representatives, trade and specialty wholesalers and our internal tele-sales group. Our UBAM segment markets its products through a network of independent sales consultants using a combination of internet sales, direct sales, home shows and book fairs.

 

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those of the rest of the Company. We evaluate segment performance based on earnings before income taxes of the segments, which is defined as segment net revenues reduced by cost of sales and direct expenses. Corporate expenses, depreciation, interest expense and income taxes are not allocated to the segments but are listed in the “Other” row below. Corporate expenses include the executive department, accounting department, information services department, general office management, warehouse operations and building facilities management. Our assets and liabilities are not allocated on a segment basis.

 

Information by reporting segment for the three-monththree and six-month periods ended MayAugust 31, 2020 and 2019, are as follows:

 

NET REVENUES

NET REVENUES

 

NET REVENUES

 
                        
 

Three Months Ended

May 31,

  

Three Months Ended

August 31,

  

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Publishing

 $1,365,500  $2,339,300  $2,338,500  $2,702,800  $3,704,000  $5,042,100 

UBAM

  36,926,200   25,248,100   56,911,600   21,735,200   93,837,800   46,983,300 

Total

 $38,291,700  $27,587,400  $59,250,100  $24,438,000  $97,541,800  $52,025,400 

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 
                        
 

Three Months Ended

May 31,

  

Three Months Ended

August 31,

  

Six Months Ended

August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Publishing

 $346,600  $635,700  $738,800  $784,700  $1,085,400  $1,420,400 

UBAM

  5,827,100   4,369,000   9,662,600   3,488,300   15,489,700   7,857,300 

Other

  (3,529,800

)

  (3,158,200)  (4,601,900

)

  (2,906,300

)

  (8,131,700

)

  (6,064,500

)

Total

 $2,643,900  $1,846,500  $5,799,500  $1,366,700  $8,443,400  $3,213,200 

 

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Note 9 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

The valuation hierarchy included in U.S. GAAP considers the transparency of inputs used to value assets and liabilities as of the measurement date. A financial instrument’s classification within the valuation hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to its fair value measurement. The three levels of the valuation hierarchy and the classification of our financial assets and liabilities within the hierarchy are as follows:

 

Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.

 

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If an asset or liability has a specified term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

We do not report any assets or liabilities at fair value in the financial statements. However, the estimated fair value of our term notes payable is estimated by management to approximate $19,073,800$11,710,500 and $19,155,500 at MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively. Management’s estimates are based on the obligations’ characteristics, including floating interest rate, maturity, and collateral. Such valuation inputs are considered a Level 2 measurement in the fair value valuation hierarchy.

 

Note 10 – DEFERRED REVENUES

 

The Company’s UBAM division receives payments on orders in advance of shipment. Any payments received prior to the end of the period that were not shipped as of MayAugust 31, 2020 or February 29, 2020 are recorded as deferred revenues on the condensed balance sheets. We received approximately $2,412,100$1,228,400 and $385,300 at MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020 in payments for sales orders which were, or will be, shipped out subsequent to the end of the period. Orders that were included in deferred revenues predominantly shipped within the first few days of the next fiscal period.

 

Note 11 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On June 3,October 6, 2020, the Company paid off the remaining balance of the $4,000,000 Term Loan #2 which originated on June 28, 2016. The final payment, including accrued interest, totaled $2,912,500.

On July 9, 2020, theour Board of Directors approveddeclared a $0.06 dividend thatdistribution of $0.10 per share of common stock. This cash distribution will be paid on or about September 10,December 8, 2020 to shareholders of record as of August 20,on November 19, 2020.

 

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Item 2.          MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Factors Affecting Forward-Looking Statements

 

The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our future plans, estimates, beliefs and expected performance. The forward-looking statements are dependent upon events, risks and uncertainties that may be outside our control. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, our success in recruiting and retaining new consultants, our ability to locate and procure desired books, our ability to ship the volume of orders that are received without creating backlogs, our ability to obtain adequate financing for working capital and capital expenditures, economic and competitive conditions, regulatory changes and other uncertainties, the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as those factors discussed below and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 29, 202029, 2020 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, all of which are difficult to predict. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed may or may not occur. See “Cautionary Remarks Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the front of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Overview

 

We are the exclusive United States trade co-publisher of Usborne children’s books and the owner of Kane Miller. We operate two separate segments; UBAM and Publishing, to sell our Usborne and Kane Miller children’s books. These two segments each have their own customer base. The Publishing segment markets its products on a wholesale basis to various retail accounts. The UBAM segment markets its products through a network of independent sales consultants using a combination of home shows, internet party plan events and book fairs. All other supporting administrative activities are recognized as other expenses outside of our two segments. Other expenses consist primarily of the compensation of our office, warehouse and sales support staff as well as the cost of operating and maintaining our corporate office and distribution facility.

 

The following table shows our condensed statements of earnings data:

 

 

Three Months Ended May 31,

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Net revenues

 $38,291,700  $27,587,400  $59,250,100  $24,438,000  $97,541,800  $52,025,400 

Cost of goods sold

  11,395,500   9,056,200   17,309,500   8,046,400   28,705,000   17,102,600 

Gross margin

  26,896,200   18,531,200   41,940,600   16,391,600   68,836,800   34,922,800 
                        

Operating expenses

                        

Operating and selling

  6,340,200   4,383,900   10,531,900   4,192,500   16,872,100   8,576,400 

Sales commissions

  13,600,500   8,533,000   20,304,400   7,263,100   33,904,900   15,796,100 

General and administrative

  4,536,000   3,938,200   5,664,000   3,717,600   10,200,000   7,655,800 

Total operating expenses

  24,476,700   16,855,100   36,500,300   15,173,200   60,977,000   32,028,300 
                        

Interest expense

  182,200   232,000   140,000   242,500   322,200   474,500 

Other income

  (406,600

)

  (402,400

)

  (499,200

)

  (390,800

)

  (905,800

)

  (793,200

)

Earnings before income taxes

  2,643,900   1,846,500   5,799,500   1,366,700   8,443,400   3,213,200 
                        

Income taxes

  712,800   482,900   1,544,500   359,100   2,257,300   842,000 

Net earnings

 $1,931,100  $1,363,600  $4,255,000  $1,007,600  $6,186,100  $2,371,200 

 

See the detailed discussion of revenues, costs of services, gross margin, general and administrative expenses by reportable segment below. The following is a discussion of significant changes in the non-segment related general and administrative expenses, other income and expenses and income taxes during the respective periods.

 

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Non-Segment Operating Results for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2020August 31, 2020

 

Total operating expenses not associated with a reporting segment increased $0.5$1.9 million, or 15.2%61.3%, to $3.8$5.0 million for the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, compared to $3.3$3.1 million for the same quarterly period a year ago. Operating expenses increased due to anprimarily as a result of $0.9 million increase in labor in our warehouse for the addition of a second full shift and a $0.7 million increase in freight handling costs of $0.3 million and $0.2 million in additional warehouse labor costs due to increased sales volumesthe increase in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021.order volumes.

 

Interest expense remained consistent at $0.2decreased $0.1 million, or 50.0%, to $0.1 million for the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020, when compared to $0.2 million for the same quarterly period a year ago.ago as a result of the payoff of two long-term notes during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

 

Income taxes increased $0.2$1.1 million, or 275.0%, to $0.7$1.5 million for the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from $0.5$0.4 million for the same quarterly period a year ago. Our effective tax rate increased 0.8%remained consistent, increasing 0.3%, to 27.0%26.6% for the quarter ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from 26.2%26.3% for the quarter ended MayAugust 31, 2019. Our effective tax rate increased due to a fluctuation in sales mix between states. Our tax rates are higher than the federal statutory rate of 21% due to the inclusion of state income and franchise taxes.

 

Non-Segment Operating Results for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2020

Total operating expenses not associated with a reporting segment increased $2.3 million, or 35.9%, to $8.7 million for the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, compared to $6.4 million for the same period a year ago. Operating expenses increased primarily as a result of $1.1 million increase in labor in our warehouse for the addition of a full second shift and a $0.9 million increase in freight handling costs due to the increase in order volumes.

Interest expense decreased $0.2 million, or 40%, to $0.3 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020, when compared to $0.5 million for the same period a year ago as a result of the payoff of two long-term debt agreements during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

Income taxes increased $1.5 million, or 187.5%, to $2.3 million for the six months ended August 31, 2020, from $0.8 million for the same period a year ago. Our effective tax rate remained consistent, increasing by 0.5%, to 26.7% for the six months ended August 31, 2020, from 26.2% for the six months ended August 31, 2019. Our tax rates are higher than the federal statutory rate of 21% due to the inclusion of state income and franchise taxes.

UBAM Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2020August 31, 2020 and 2019

 

The following table summarizes the operating results of the UBAM segment:

 

 

Three Months Ended May 31,

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Gross sales

 $43,946,100  $31,428,800  $68,868,300  $26,815,500  $112,814,400  $58,244,300 

Less discounts and allowances

  (11,306,700

)

  (8,619,900

)

  (18,828,400

)

  (7,208,700

)

  (30,135,100

)

  (15,828,600

)

Transportation revenue

  4,286,800   2,439,200   6,871,700   2,128,400   11,158,500   4,567,600 

Net revenues

  36,926,200   25,248,100   56,911,600   21,735,200   93,837,800   46,983,300 
                        

Cost of goods sold

  10,688,600   7,798,800   16,129,700   6,688,200   26,818,300   14,487,000 

Gross margin

  26,237,600   17,449,300   40,781,900   15,047,000   67,019,500   32,496,300 
                        

Operating expenses

                        

Operating and selling

  5,426,300   3,643,000   9,137,600   3,448,300   14,563,900   7,091,300 

Sales commissions

  13,560,400   8,440,300   20,249,400   7,159,200   33,809,800   15,599,500 

General and administrative

  1,423,800   997,000   1,732,300   951,200   3,156,100   1,948,200 

Total operating expenses

  20,410,500   13,080,300   31,119,300   11,558,700   51,529,800   24,639,000 
                        

Operating income

 $5,827,100  $4,369,000  $9,662,600  $3,488,300  $15,489,700  $7,857,300 
                        

Average number of active consultants

  33,100   31,600   45,400   33,600   39,300   32,600 

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UBAM Operating Results for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2020August 31, 2020

 

UBAM net revenues increased $11.7$35.2 million, or 46.4%162.2%, to $36.9$56.9 million during the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020, as compared to $25.2$21.7 million during the same period a year ago. The average number of active consultants in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2021 was 33,100,45,400, an increase of 1,500,11,800, or 4.7%35.1%, from 31,60033,600 average active consultants selling in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. The Company reports the average number of active consultants each quarter as a key indicator for this division. Furthermore, during the second quarter of fiscal 2021 this division experienced significant growth in active consultants, beginning in June with 36,900 active consultants and ending in August with over 50,300 active consultants. UBAM's increase in active consultants resulted from several factors including: an increase in families looking for non-traditional income streams to supplement or replace income lost from the COVID-19 pandemic, a change in new consultant kits which offered lower introductory prices, the restructure of our UBAM consultant success program, which was introduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2020. In addition, due2021, and technology improvements that have enhanced the customer experience and streamlined the proprietary systems that our consultants use to the closure of many schools across the nationrun their business. The Company announced monthly sales and active consultant numbers during the quarter, fromand shortly after quarter end to keep investors informed of the COVID-19 pandemic, we experienced an increase demand for educational materialssignificant changes in homes.volumes. Our increase in active consultants and our ability to receive orders online and deliver directly to our customers’ homes resulted in our increased revenues during the quarter.

 

Gross margin increased $8.8$25.8 million, or 50.6%172.0%, to $26.2$40.8 million during the three months ended MayAugust 31, 2020, as compared to $17.4$15.0 million during the same period a year ago. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues increased 2.0%2.5% to 71.1%71.7% for the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020 when compared to 69.1%69.2% the same period a year ago. The increase in gross margin as a percentage of net revenues was due to athe change in the mix of order type, caused by an increase in internet-basedtypes received during the quarter. During the quarter web sales, which have the lowest discounts and a decrease in sales through home parties,pay the highest commissions, increased significantly while book fairs, school and library sales and book fairs resulting primarily fromother in-person sales types declined year over year, due to the impactquarantining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Internet-based orders offer fewer discounts than other UBAMThe increase in web sales and decrease in in-person sales also resulted in overall higher sales commissions as a percentage of net revenue during the quarter. The overall net profit impact of the order types but have increased sales commission expenses.type mix change after selling expenses, commissions and direct operating expenses was considered by management to be minimal.

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UBAM operating expenses consists of operating and selling expenses, sales commissions and general and administrative expenses. Operating and selling expenses primarily consists of freight expenses and materials and supplies. Sales commissions include amounts paid to consultants for new sales and promotions. These operating expenses are directly tied to the sales volumes of the UBAM segment. General and administrative expenses include payroll, outside services, inventory reserves and other expenses directly associated with the UBAM segment. Total operating expenses increased $7.3$19.5 million, or 168.1%, to $20.4$31.1 million during the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, when compared to $13.1$11.6 million reported in the same quarter a year ago. Operating and selling expenses increased $1.8$5.7 million, to $5.4$9.1 million, during the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, when compared to $3.6$3.4 million reported in the same quarter a year ago, primarily due to an increase in postage and freight costs of $5.5 million and an increase in accruals for trips and other consultant rewards of $0.2 million, both associated with increased UBAM sales. Sales commissions increased $13.0 million, to $20.2 million, during the three-month period ended August 31, 2020, when compared to $7.2 million reported in the same quarter a year ago, due primarily to the increase in sales volume and the increase in internet-based sales, which offer fewer discounts and higher sales commissions to consultants. General and administrative expenses increased $0.7 million to $1.7 million during the three months ended August 31, 2020, compared to $1.0 million during the same period last year. This increase was primarily due to $0.6 million of increased credit card transaction fees associated with increased sales volumes. 

Operating income of the UBAM segment increased $6.2 million, or 177.1%, to $9.7 million during the three months ended August 31, 2020, when compared to $3.5 million reported in the same quarter a year ago, primarily due to the growth in net revenues. Operating income of the UBAM division as a percentage of net revenues for the three months ended August 31, 2020 was 17.0%, compared to 16.0% for the three months ended August 31, 2019, a change of 1.0%, or approximately $0.6 million. Operating income as a percentage of net revenues changed from the prior year primarily due to the positive impact of the change of our annual UBAM convention to “virtual” from an in-person event totaling approximately $0.5 million.

UBAM Operating Results for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2020

UBAM net revenues increased $46.8 million, or 99.6%, to $93.8 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, compared to $47.0 million from the same period a year ago. The increase in net revenues resulted from the increase in the average number of active consultants of 6,700, or 20.6%, to 39,300 during the first six months of fiscal year 2021, and the overall increase in consultants to 50,300 by the end of August 2020, from an average number of active consultants of 32,600 in the first six months of fiscal year 2020. UBAM's increase in active consultants resulted from several factors including: an increase in families looking for non-traditional income streams to supplement or replace income lost from the COVID-19 pandemic, a change in new consultant kits which offered lower introductory prices, the restructure of our UBAM consultant success program, which was introduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and technology improvements that have enhanced the customer experience and streamlined the proprietary systems that our consultants use to run their business. The Company began announcing monthly sales and active consultant numbers starting in May of fiscal year 2021 to keep investors informed of the significant changes in net revenues and active consultant volumes. Along with the significant increases in active consultants during the first six months of fiscal year 2021, we experienced a significant increase in demand for educational materials in homes. Our increase in active consultants and our ability to receive orders online and deliver directly to our customers’ homes resulted in our increased revenues.

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Gross margin increased $34.5 million, or 106.2%, to $67.0 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, when compared to $32.5 million during the same period a year ago, due primarily to an increase in net revenues. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues increased to 71.4% for the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, when compared to 69.2% for the same period a year ago. During the first six months, web sales, which have the lowest discounts and pay the highest commissions, increased significantly while book fairs, school and library sales and other in-person sales types declined year over year, due to the quarantining effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the increase in web sales and decrease in in-person sales resulted in overall higher gross margin percentages during the first six months of fiscal year 2021, these higher gross margins were offset by higher sales commissions and increased direct operating expenses of the division. The overall net profit impact of the order type mix change after selling expenses, commissions and direct operating expenses was minimal.

Total operating expenses increased $26.9 million, or 109.3%, to $51.5 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, from $24.6 million for the same period a year ago. Operating and selling expenses increased $7.5 million, to $14.6 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, when compared to $7.1 million reported in the same period a year ago, primarily due to increased postage and freight costs of $1.9$7.4 million associated with the increase in volume of orders shipped. Sales commissions increased $5.2$18.2 million to $13.6$33.8 million during the three-monthsix-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, when compared to $8.4$15.6 million reported in the same quarterperiod a year ago, due primarily to the increase in internet-based sales, which offer fewer discounts and higher sales commissions to consultants. General and administrative expenses increased $0.4$1.3 million to $1.4$3.2 million, from $1.0$1.9 million recognized during the three months ended May 31, 2020 when compared to the same period last year, due primarily to a $0.4$1.1 million increase inof increased credit card transaction fees associated with increased sales volumes.

 

Operating income of the UBAM segment increased $1.4$7.6 million, or 31.8%96.2%, to $5.8$15.5 million during the threesix months ended MayAugust 31, 2020, when compared to $4.4$7.9 million reported in the same quarterperiod last year. Operating income of the UBAM division as a percentage of net revenues for the six months ended August 31, 2020 was 16.5%, compared to 16.7% for the six months ended August 31, 2019, a change of 0.2%, or $0.2 million. Operating income as a percentage of net revenues changed from the prior year ago for reasons described above.primarily due to increased postage and freight expenses as a percentage of net revenues totaling approximately $0.8 million, partially offset by the positive impact of the change to a “virtual” convention totaling approximately $0.5 million.

 

Publishing Operating Results for the Three and Six Months Ended May 31, 2020August 31, 2020 and 2019

 

The following table summarizes the operating results of the Publishing segment:

 

 

Three Months Ended May 31,

  

Three Months Ended August 31,

  

Six Months Ended August 31,

 
 

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

  

2020

  

2019

 

Gross sales

 $2,950,800  $5,044,900  $4,814,500  $5,726,200  $7,765,300  $10,771,100 

Less discounts and allowances

  (1,589,200

)

  (2,711,500

)

  (2,535,000

)

  (3,032,300

)

  (4,124,200

)

  (5,743,800

)

Transportation revenue

  3,900   5,900   59,000   8,900   62,900   14,800 

Net revenues

  1,365,500   2,339,300   2,338,500   2,702,800   3,704,000   5,042,100 
                        

Cost of goods sold

  706,900   1,257,400   1,179,800   1,358,200   1,886,700   2,615,600 

Gross margin

  658,600   1,081,900   1,158,700   1,344,600   1,817,300   2,426,500 
                        

Total operating expenses

  312,000   446,200   419,900   559,900   731,900   1,006,100 
                        

Operating income

 $346,600  $635,700  $738,800  $784,700  $1,085,400  $1,420,400 

 

Publishing Operating Results for the Three Months Ended May 31, 2020August 31, 2020

 

Our Publishing division’s net revenues decreased $0.9$0.4 million, or 39.1%14.8%, to $1.4$2.3 million during the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from $2.3$2.7 million reported in the same period a year ago. ThisThe decrease in sales resulted from temporary store closures impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of our publishingPublishing customers temporarily closed in March,during our fiscal year 2021 first quarter, following the guidance from their local authorities in an attempt to reduceprevent the spread of the viruspandemic, and beganhave begun reopening in May.at varying times over the past few months.

 

Gross margin decreased $0.4$0.1 million, or 36.4%7.7%, to $0.7$1.2 million during the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from $1.1$1.3 million reported in the same quarter a year ago, primarily due to the decrease in net revenues. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues increased 2.0%remained consistent, decreasing 0.2%, to 48.2%,49.5% during the three-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from 46.2%49.7% reported in the same quarter a year ago. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues fluctuates primarily from the different discount levels offered to customers.

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Total operating expenses of the Publishing segment decreased $0.2 million, or 33.3%, to $0.4 million during the three-month period ended August 31, 2020, from $0.6 million reported in the same quarter a year ago, primarily from $0.1 million in reduced exhibits and trade show expenses. Many trade shows and exhibits were cancelled during the second quarter of fiscal 2021 in response to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Operating income of the Publishing segment decreased $0.1 million, or 12.5%, to $0.7 million during the three-month period ended August 31, 2020 when compared to $0.8 million reported in the same period a year ago, due primarily to the decrease in net revenues.

Publishing Operating Results for the Six Months Ended August 31, 2020

Our Publishing division’s net revenues decreased $1.3 million, or 26.0%, to $3.7 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, from $5.0 million reported in the same period a year ago. The decrease in sales resulted from temporary store closures impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Publishing customers temporarily closed during our fiscal year 2021 first quarter, following the guidance from their local authorities to prevent the spread of the pandemic, and have begun reopening at varying times over the past few months.

Gross margin decreased $0.6 million, or 25.0%, to $1.8 million during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, from $2.4 million reported in the same period a year ago, primarily due to the decrease in net revenues. Gross margin as a percentage of net revenues increased 1.0%, to 49.1%, during the six-month period ended August 31, 2020, from 48.1% reported in the same period a year ago.  The increase in gross margin percentage results primarily from a change in our customer mix. Certain customers with largerCustomers receive varying discounts due to sales volumes receive increased discounts.and contract terms.

 

Total operating expenses of the Publishing segment decreased $0.1$0.3 million to $0.3$0.7 million during the three-monthsix-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020, from $0.4$1.0 million reported in the same quarterperiod a year ago, primarilyresulting from a $0.1 million reduceddecrease in postage and freight from a decrease in sales volumes, a $0.1 million decrease in sales commissions from a decrease in sales volumes, and a $0.1 million decrease in exhibits and trade show expenses. Many trade shows and exhibits were cancelled during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 in response to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Operating income of the Publishing segment decreased $0.3 million, or 50.0%21.4%, to $0.3$1.1 million during the three-monthsix-month period ended MayAugust 31, 2020 when compared to $0.6$1.4 million reported in the same period a year ago, due primarily to the decrease in net revenues.

  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

EDC has a history of profitability and positive cash flow. We typically fund our operations from the cash we generate. We also use available cash to pay down outstanding bank loan balances, for capital expenditures, to pay dividends, and to acquire treasury stock. We have utilized a bank credit facility and other term loan borrowings to meet our short-term cash needs, as well as fund capital expenditures, when necessary. 

 

During the first threesix months of fiscal 2021, we generated positive cash flows from our operations of $12,595,200.$28,549,900. These cash flows resulted from:

 

●  net earnings of $1,931,100$6,186,100

 

Adjusted for: 

 

●  depreciation expense of $409,900$821,100

●  share-based compensation expense of $169,000

●  deferred income taxes of $91,200$385,200

●  provision for inventory valuation allowance of $80,000$106,400

●  provision for doubtful accounts of $67,800$91,800

Offset by:

●  deferred income taxes of $185,100

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Positively impacted by:

 

●  decrease in inventory, net of $3,080,800

●  decreaseincrease in accounts receivablepayable of $348,900

●  decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $29,100$14,797,500

●  increase in accrued salaries and commissions, and other liabilities of $2,373,300

●  increase in deferred revenues of $2,026,800

●  increase in accounts payable of $1,385,200$4,164,500

●  increase in income tax payable of $602,100$2,133,200

●  increase in deferred revenues of $843,100

Negatively impacted by:

●  increase in accounts receivable of $392,400

●  increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $383,800

●  increase in inventories, net of $17,700

 

Cash used in investing activities was $143,800$440,900 for capital expenditures, which were primarily comprised of software upgrades that our UBAM consultants use to monitor their business and place customer orders.orders and equipment purchased to increase our daily shipping capacity.

 

Cash used in financing activities was $685,300,$8,472,100, which was primarily comprised of $417,400 of dividends paid, net cash used forto pay down term debt of $263,400, and $4,500$7,568,100, payments of $918,600 for dividends, offset by $14,600 net cash usedreceived in treasury stock transactions.

 

During fiscal year 2021, we continue to expect our cash from operations, along with our line of credit withand any additional equipment financing needed from our Bank, will provide us the ability to meet our liquidity requirements. Cash generated from operations will be used to replace inventory, to liquidate existing debt and any excess cash is expected to be distributed to our shareholders or used to purchase available shares on the market.

 

We have a Loan Agreement with the Bank, including Term Loan #1 comprised of Tranche A totaling $11.4 million and Tranche B totaling $4.2$11.2 million as of MayAugust 31, 2020, both with thea maturity date of December 1, 2025. Tranche A has a fixed interest rate of 4.23% and interest is payable monthly. The Loan Agreement also includes Term Loan #2 totaling $2.9 million as of May 31, 2020, which is secured by a warehouse and land with the maturity date of June 28, 2021, and a $15.0$10.0 million line of credit through August 15, 2021. The line of credit accrues interest monthly, at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio. The Loan Agreement maintains a minimum rate on borrowings of 2.75%, should the calculated rate of the LIBOR Index plus the tiered pricing rate fall below this level.

We had no borrowings on our line of credit at August 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020. Subsequent toAvailable credit under the revolving loan was $8.4 million at August 31, 2020.

During the second quarter end, the Companyof fiscal year 2021, we paid off Loan Agreement Term Loan #1 Tranche B totaling $4.2 million, which previously had a maturity date of December 1, 2025. In addition, we also paid off Term Loan #2.#2 totaling $2.9 million, which previously had a maturity date of June 28, 2021. The purpose of paying off these loans early was to utilize our existing cash flows from operations to increase future profits by reducing interest expense, as well as, free up future cash flows to be used to either pay dividends or purchase additional shares.

 

On August 15, 2019, the Company executed the Tenth Amendment Loan Agreement which extended the termination date of the line of credit to August 15, 2020, amended the definition of LIBOR Margin, reduced the frequency of reports to the Lender, amended the Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio and amended the Compliance and Borrowing Base Certificates reporting requirements.

 

We had no borrowings on our revolving credit agreement at May 31, On August 15, 2020, and February 29, 2020. Available credit under the revolving credit agreement was $9.0 million at May 31, 2020.

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Tranche B of Term Loan #1, Term Loan #2 and the line of credit accrue interest monthly, atto August 15, 2021, reduced the bank adjustedmaximum revolving principal amount from $15.0 million to $10.0 million, and amended the definition of the LIBOR Index plusMargin and Prime Margin, establishing a tiered pricing rate basedfloor on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (2.44% at May 31, 2020)borrowing rates of 2.75%.

 

The Loan Agreement also contains a provision for our use of the Bank’s letters of credit. The Bank agrees to issue, or obtain issuance of, commercial or stand-by letters of credit provided that the sum of the line of credit plus the letters of credit issued would not exceed the borrowing base in effect at the time. As of MayAugust 31, 2020, we had no letters of credit outstanding.  The agreement contains provisions that require us to maintain specified financial ratios, restrict transactions with related parties, prohibit mergers or consolidation, disallow additional debt, and limit the amounts of dividends declared, investments, capital expenditures, leasing transactions, and establish a dollar limit on the amount of shares that can be repurchased.

  

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The following table reflects aggregate future maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter as follows:

 

Year ending February 28 (29),

    

 

 

 

 

2020

 

$

256,200

 

2021

 $837,000 

 

533,400

 

2022

  1,155,500 

 

556,700

 

2023

  1,195,500 

 

581,000

 

2024

  1,237,100 

 

605,300

 

2025

  1,278,600 

Thereafter

  12,844,600 

 

 

8,711,000

 

Total

 $18,548,300 

 

$

11,243,600

 

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to our valuation of inventory, allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable, allowance for sales returns, long-lived assets and deferred income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

 

Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Historically, however, actual results have not differed materially from those determined using required estimates. Our significant accounting policies are described in the notes accompanying the financial statements included elsewhere in this report. However, we consider the following accounting policies to be more significantly dependent on the use of estimates and assumptions.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Sales associated with product orders are recognized and recorded when products are shipped.  Products are shipped FOB shipping point. UBAM’s sales are generally paid at the time the product is ordered. Sales which have been paid for but not shipped are classified as deferred revenue on the balance sheet. Sales associated with consignment inventory are recognized when reported and payment associated with the sale has been remitted. Transportation revenue represents the amount billed to the customer for shipping the product and is recorded when the product is shipped.

 

Estimated allowances for sales returns are recorded as sales are recognized.  Management uses a moving average calculation to estimate the allowance for sales returns. We are not responsible for product damaged in transit. Damaged returns are primarily received from the retail stores of our Publishing Division. Those damages occur in the stores, not in shipping to the stores, and we typically do not offer credit for damaged returns. It is industry practice to accept non-damaged returns from retail customers.  Management has estimated and included a reserve for sales returns of $0.2 million as of MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020. 

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

We maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments and a reserve for vendor share markdowns (collectively “allowance for doubtful accounts”). An estimate of uncollectible amounts is made by management based upon historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, customers’ financial conditions and current economic trends. Management has estimated and included an allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.3 million at MayAugust 31, 2020, and $0.2 million at February 29, 2020. Included within this allowance is $0.1 million of reserve for vendor discounts to sell remaining inventory as of May 30,August 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020.

 

Inventory

 

Our inventory contains over 2,000 titles, each with different sell through rates of sale depending upon the nature and popularity of the title. Almost all of our product line is saleable as the booksWe maintain very few titles that are not topical in nature andnature. As such, the majority of the titles we sell remain current in content today as well as in the future.for several years. Most of our products are printed in China, Europe, Singapore, India, Malaysia and Dubai resulting in a four- to six-month lead-time to have a title printed and delivered to us.

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Certain inventory is maintained in a noncurrent classification. Management continually estimates and calculates the amount of noncurrent inventory. Noncurrent inventory arises due to occasional purchases of titles in quantities in excess of what will be sold within the normal operating cycle, due to minimum order requirements of our suppliers. Noncurrent inventory was estimated by management using the current year turnover ratio by title. Inventory in excess of 2 ½ years of anticipated sales is classified as noncurrent inventory. These inventory quantities have exposure of becoming out of date, and therefore have higher obsolescence reserves. During the first six months of fiscal 2021, our sales have increased significantly, which significantly reduced the amount of inventory items with sale-through rates in excess of 2 ½ years. As such, we have reduced the reserve needed for noncurrent inventory obsolescence. Noncurrent inventory balances prior to valuation allowances were $1.0$0.6 million and $1.2 million at MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively. Noncurrent inventory valuation allowances were $0.1 million and $0.2 million at August 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively.

 

Consultants that meet certain eligibility requirements may request and receive inventory on consignment. We believe allowing our consultants to have consignment inventory greatly increases their ability to be successful in making effective presentations at home shows, book fairs and other events; in summary, having consignment inventory leads to additional sales opportunities. Approximately 7.4%5.0% of our active consultants maintained consignment inventory at the end of the firstsecond quarter of fiscal quarter 2021. Consignment inventory is stated at cost, less an estimated reserve for consignment inventory that is not expected to be sold or returned to the Company. The total cost of inventory on consignment with consultants was $1.3 million at MayAugust 31, 2020 and $1.5 million at February 29, 2020. During the quarter, the Company increased its reserve for consignment inventory by approximately $0.2 million based on the estimated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Because our consultants are currently limited in their ability to sell consignment inventory at schools, book fairs or fall festivals, we expect more consultants to become inactive in the future, and an increase in the consignment reserve was needed.

 

Inventories are presented net of a valuation allowance, which includes reserves for inventory obsolescence and reserves for consigned inventory that is not expected to be sold or returned to the Company. Management estimates the inventory obsolescence allowance for both current and noncurrent inventory, which is based on management’s identification of slow-moving inventory. Management has estimated a valuation allowance for both current and noncurrent inventory, including the reserve for consigned inventory, of $0.6 million and $0.5 million as of MayAugust 31, 2020 and February 29, 2020, respectively.

 

Our principal supplier, based in England, generally requires a minimum re-order of 6,500 or more of a title in order to get a solo print run. Smaller orders would require a shared print run with the supplier’s other customers, which can result in lengthy delays to receive the ordered title. Anticipating customer preferences and purchasing habits requires historical analysis of similar titles in the same series. We then place the initial order or re-order based upon this analysis. These factors and historical analysis have led our management to determine that 2 ½ years represents a reasonable estimate of the normal operating cycle for our products.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

We account for stock-based compensation whereby share-based payment transactions with employees, such as stock options and restricted stock, are measured at estimated fair value at the date of grant. For awards subject to service conditions, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. Awards subject to performance conditions are attributed separately for each vesting tranche of the award and are recognized ratably from the service inception date to the vesting date for each tranche. Forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Any cash dividends declared after the restricted stock award is made, but before the vesting period is completed, will be reinvested in Company shares at the opening trading price on the dividend payment date. Shares purchased with cash dividends will also retain the same restrictions until the completion of the original vesting period associated with the awarded shares.

 

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The restricted share awards granted under the 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2019 LTI Plan”) contain both service and performance conditions. The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense only for the portion of the restricted share awards that are considered probable of vesting. Shares are considered granted, and the service inception date begins, when a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions between the Company and the employees have been established. The fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing price of the shares on the grant date. The probability of restricted share awards granted with future performance conditions is evaluated at each reporting period and compensation expense is adjusted based on the probability assessment.    

 

During the first threesix months of fiscal 2021, the Company recognized $0.2$0.4 million of compensation expense associated with the shares granted.

 

 

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Item 3.          QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.          CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

An evaluation was performed of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of MayAugust 31, 2020. This evaluation was conducted under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer).

 

Based on that evaluation, these officers concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e).

 

In addition, no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended MayAugust 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.          LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 1A.       RISK FACTORS

 

Not required by smaller reporting company.

 

Item 2.          UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Period

 

Total # of Shares

Purchased

  

Average Price

Paid per Share

  

Total # of Shares

Purchased as

Part of Publicly Announced Plan (1)

  

Maximum # of Shares that may

be Repurchased under the Plan (1)

 
                 

March 1 - 31, 2020

  17,565  $4.30   17,565   519,594 

April 1 - 30, 2020

  -   -   -   519,594 

May 1 - 31, 2020

  -   -   -   519,594 

Total

  17,565  $4.30   17,565     

Period

Total # of Shares

Purchased

Average Price

Paid per Share

Total # of Shares

Purchased as

Part of Publicly Announced Plan (1)

Maximum # of Shares that may

be Repurchased under the Plan (1)

June 1 - 30, 2020

-$--519,594

July 1 - 31, 2020

---519,594

August 1 - 31, 2020

---519,594

Total

-$--

 

(1)

On February 4, 2019 the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase plan, replacing the former 2008 stock repurchase plan. The maximum number of shares which can be purchased under the new plan is 800,000. Amounts in the table reflect the remaining number of shares available to be repurchased. This plan has no expiration date.

  

Item 3.          DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4.          MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

None.

 

Item 5.          OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

Item 6.          EXHIBITS

 

10.01

Eleventh Amendment Loan Agreement Date August 15, 2020 by and between the Company and MidFirst Bank, Tulsa, OK incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.01 to Form 8-K dated August 28, 2020 (File No. 0-04957).

31.1

 

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Educational Development Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 furnished herewith.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of Educational Development Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 furnished herewith.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

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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.

 

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

Date: July 13,October 13, 2020                                           By     /s/ Randall W. White                                                 

Chairman of the Board, President

and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 


 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

31.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of Educational Development Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 furnished herewith.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) of Educational Development Corporation pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 furnished herewith.

32.1

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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