Cambium Learning Group Reports Second Quarter 2015 Financial Results


Bookings from Technology-Enabled Products on Track for Full Year Double-Digit Growth

Learning A-Z Segment First Half Bookings Increased 17% and Adjusted EBITDA Increased 27%

Cash Income (Loss) Improves as Technology-Enabled Products and Lower Costs Offset Higher CapEx Investments

DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cambium Learning® Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:ABCD) (the “Company”), a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential, announced today financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015.

“We continued to make good progress on our strategic initiatives during the second quarter and we are on track for our full year goals,” said John Campbell, chief executive officer of Cambium Learning Group, Inc. “Bookings grew 3% in the first half of the year, and Learning A-Z led the way with growth of 17%.  Adjusted EBITDA increased 38% in the first half of the year and Cash Income improved due to a higher portion of mix from technology-enabled products, which totaled 54% in the first half 2015 versus 49% in first half 2014, and the lower cost base from last year’s right-sizing.  With third quarter Bookings trending up 8% in July versus last year, we look forward to a strong seasonal build and a terrific upcoming school year helping students reach their full potential.”

Because Cambium Learning Group’s business is highly seasonal, management measures results primarily on a year-to-date basis. For the six months ended June 30, 2015, the Company reported improvements over prior year in Bookings, GAAP net revenues, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Income. 

 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
(in millions)2015  2014  $ Change  2015  2014  $ Change 
GAAP net revenues$37.5  $36.2  $1.2  $68.9  $67.3  $1.6 
GAAP net income (loss) 2.0   (1.3)  3.3   (0.5)  (7.9)  7.4 
EBITDA 11.1   8.6   2.5   17.4   12.0   5.4 
Adjusted EBITDA 11.2   9.1   2.1   17.6   12.7   4.8 
                        
Bookings$31.8  $32.7  $(0.9) $54.0  $52.5  $1.4 
Cash income 0.5   0.5      (6.8)  (9.2)  2.4 

As part of the business’ seasonality, Bookings historically peak during the third quarter, which represents by far the preponderance of Bookings, revenue, and income each year. For example, the first and second quarters combined represented approximately 35% of full year 2014 Bookings, and the Company has historically reported a net loss and negative Cash Income for the first half of the year. 

First Half 2015 Financial Highlights

  • GAAP net revenues for the first half of 2015 increased by 2% to $68.9 million compared with $67.3 million in 2014.  GAAP net revenues by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2015, and the change from the same period of 2014, were as follows: 
    • Learning A–Z—$26.2 million, increased $5.5 million or 26%
    • Voyager Sopris Learning—$33.0 million, decreased ($4.6) million or (12%)
    • ExploreLearning®—$9.7 million, increased $0.7 million or 8%
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $17.6 million, increasing $4.8 million from $12.7 million in 2014. The Company continues to see EBITDA improvement attributable to revenue favorability, increasing contributions from the Company’s higher margin technology-enabled products, and lower costs in the Voyager Sopris Learning segment attributable to last year’s actions to right-size cost structure in slower-growing or declining areas of the Company.
  • Cash Income was ($6.8) million, $2.4 million better than the ($9.2) million reported in the first half of 2014.  The benefits of higher Bookings and improving margins were partially offset by higher capital expenditures.  These capital expenditures reflect planned investments in product development and totaled $9.8 million in the first half of 2015 versus $8.4 million in the first half of 2014. Excluding capital expenditures, cash income increased $3.9 million to a profit for the 2015 six months compared to the 2014 six month loss.
  • Cash Income for Learning A-Z was flat in the first half of 2015 versus the first half of 2014, with higher Bookings offset by planned investments in product development, sales and marketing.  While the Company expects margins to be lower in 2015 versus 2014 as a result of these investments, Cash Income dollars are expected to be higher in 2015 than 2014 due to the segment’s expected Bookings growth.
  • The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $16.9 million at June 30, 2015. During the six months ended June 30, 2015, cash used by operations was $6.8 million, cash used in investing activities was $10.2 million, and cash used in financing activities was $0.5 million.

Second Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights

  • Bookings for the second quarter of 2015 decreased by 3% to $31.8 million compared with $32.7 million in the second quarter of 2014.  The quarter’s trend is in line with full-year expectations given that the Company experienced accelerated pacing in the first quarter and that the third quarter is off to a strong start.
  • GAAP net revenues for the second quarter of 2015 increased by 3% to $37.5 million compared with $36.2 million in 2014.  GAAP net revenues by segment for the three months ended June 30, 2015, and the change from the same period of 2014, were: 
    • Learning A–Z—$13.3 million, increased $2.7 million or 26%
    • Voyager Sopris Learning—$19.3 million, decreased ($1.9) million or (9%)
    • ExploreLearning®—$4.9 million, increased $0.4 million or 8%
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $11.2 million, increasing $2.1 million from $9.1 million in 2014. The Company continues to see EBITDA improvement attributable to revenue favorability, increasing contributions from the Company’s higher margin technology-enabled products, and lower costs in the Voyager Sopris Learning segment attributable to last year’s actions to right-size the cost structure in slower-growing or declining areas of the Company.
  • Cash Income was $0.5 million, flat with the 2014 second quarter.  The benefits of improving margins were offset by the Bookings decline and higher capital expenditures.  Capital expenditures totaled $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2015 versus $4.4 million in the second quarter of 2014.  Excluding capital expenditures, cash income increased 14% compared to the 2014 second quarter.

First Half 2015 Segment Highlights

Bookings, Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Income changes by segment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, compared to the same period of 2014 were:

 Q2 - 2015
% Change
  YTD - 2015
% Change
 
 Bookings Adjusted
EBITDA
 Cash
Income
  Bookings Adjusted
EBITDA
 Cash
Income
 
Learning A-Z 16% 25% 2%  17% 27% 1%
Voyager Sopris LearningTM (11)% 9% 12%  (4)% 22% 93%
ExploreLearning® 4% 43% 171%  1% 45% 7%
Shared Services    (14)% (11)%     (7)% (6)%
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (3)% 23% (1)%  3% 38% 26%


  • Bookings increased 3% from the first half of 2014. By segment:
    • Learning A-Z reported a 17% increase over prior year, with continued strong growth in its Raz-Kids.com and Headsprout® solutions.  Both are student-centric solutions, and the growth demonstrates strong demand for products that put technology directly into students’ hands.  Management’s full-year expectations for strong double-digit growth at Learning A-Z remain unchanged.
    • Voyager Sopris Learning reported a 4% decrease for the first half of 2015 versus prior year, with Bookings growth from newer technology-enabled solutions such as LANGUAGE! ® Live and Kurzweil’s firefly offset by the expected decline of older legacy products.  Voyager Sopris Learning is also experiencing success with its recently expanded and rereleased Step Up to Writing® program as school districts require quality programs to meet rigorous writing assessments.  Management’s full-year expectations that Bookings will decline at lower rates than in the prior year remain unchanged.
    • ExploreLearning experienced a 1% increase over prior year — this segment’s order pacing can fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to large deals and renewal timing.  Full-year expectations for double-digit growth at ExploreLearning remain unchanged.
    • Bookings for technology-enabled products represented 54% of Bookings for the first half of 2015 and grew 15% compared to the first half of 2014.

The Company’s technology-enabled products continue to receive industry recognition.  Learning A-Z recently received two prestigious awards for the leveled content provided in its flagship reading product, Reading A-Z, that supports English language learners (ELLs).  In addition to the CODiE™ award received in May from the Software Information and Industry Association (SIIA) for “Best ELL/World Language Acquisition Instructional Solution,” Learning A-Z also garnered a 2015 AAP REVERE Award for “Supplemental Resources, Resources for ELL.”

2015 Outlook

 “With a solid first half performance behind us, Cambium Learning Group is focused on strong execution during the seasonally important third quarter, which is starting strong. Our strategic priorities remain to continue to reinvest cash generated by legacy products in high-return, technology-enabled opportunities through our development, marketing, and sales initiatives. Today’s educators face challenges as never before, and Cambium Learning is uniquely positioned to grow our technology-enabled solutions that are specifically designed to combat these challenges, among districts, teachers and learners. Our aim is to help every learner reach his or her full potential and to continue to transform our revenue mix toward higher-margin subscription solutions and our business model toward improved economics and cash flow by driving this revenue stream on a more efficient cost base. We are excited about the new school year, and our 2015 expectations are unchanged.”

Company-wide Bookings are expected to be up slightly in 2015 compared to 2014, with orders of technology-enabled products potentially expanding to 70% or more of the 2015 total.  By segment, the Company expects:

  • Continued strong double-digit Bookings growth in Learning A-Z
  • Double-digit Bookings growth in ExploreLearning
  • Continued transformation of Voyager Sopris Learning, including the Kurzweil Education brand, where Bookings are expected to decline but at a lower percentage than the 20% experienced in 2014.  Provided the Company’s strategies for Voyager Sopris Learning continue to progress on plan, this segment could return to growth in 2016.  The Company continues to pursue its strategic objectives to build a platform for growth in 2016.

Conference Call

Management will conduct a conference call at 9 a.m. EDT today to discuss its financial results.  Participants are encouraged to listen to the presentation via a live web broadcast at www.cambiumlearning.com on the Investor Relations section.  In addition, a live dial-in is available at 855.899.0417 or 720.634.2941, passcode #96327027.

A replay will be available at 855.859.2056 or 404.537.3406, passcode #96327027, until August 14, 2015.  The webcast also will be archived on the Company’s Investor Relations pages.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Bookings, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Income are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly named, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.  Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors because they reflect the underlying performance of the ongoing operations of the Company and provide investors with a view of the Company’s operations from management’s perspective. Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Income remove significant purchase accounting, non-operational, or certain non-cash items from earnings. The Company uses Bookings, Adjusted EBITDA and Cash Income to monitor and evaluate the operating performance of the Company and as the basis to set and measure progress toward performance targets, which directly affect compensation for employees and executives. The Company generally uses these non-GAAP measures as measures of operating performance and not as measures of the Company’s liquidity. The Company’s presentation of Bookings, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Cash Income should not be construed as an indication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual, non-operational, or non-cash items.

About Cambium Learning Group, Inc.

Cambium Learning® Group is a leading educational solutions and services company committed to helping all students reach their full potential.  Cambium Learning accomplishes this goal by providing evidence-based solutions and expert professional services to empower educators and raise the achievement levels of all students. The company is composed of four business units: Learning A–Z (www.learninga-z.com), ExploreLearning® (www.explorelearning.com), Kurzweil Education (www.kurzweiledu.com), and Voyager Sopris Learning (www.voyagersopris.com). Together, these business units provide breakthrough technology solutions for online learning and professional support; best-in-class intervention and supplemental instructional materials; gold-standard professional development and school-improvement services; valid and reliable assessments; and proven materials to support a positive and safe school environment. Cambium Learning Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ABCD), is based in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.cambiumlearning.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained herein constitute forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events, including the future financial performance of Cambium Learning Group, Inc., and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause the markets, actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements of Cambium Learning Group, Inc., to be materially different from any actual future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements.  These risks and other factors you should consider include, but are not limited to, the ability to successfully attract and retain a broad customer base for current and future products, changes in customer demands or industry standards, success of ongoing product development, maintaining acceptable margins, the ability to control costs, K–12 enrollment and demographic trends, the level of educational funding, the impact of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements on the business of the company, the loss of key personnel, the impact of competition, the uncertainty of general economic conditions and financial market performance, and those other risks and uncertainties listed under the heading “RISK FACTORS” in Cambium Learning Group, Inc.’s Form 10-K and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “projects,” “intends,” “prospects,” or “priorities,” or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. Cambium Learning Group, Inc., does not assume or undertake any obligation to update the information contained in this press release, and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
  
 Three Months Ended June 30,  Six Months Ended June 30, 
 2015  2014  2015  2014 
Net revenues$37,454  $36,243  $68,925  $67,323 
Cost of revenues:               
Cost of revenues 8,277   9,930   15,163   18,941 
Amortization expense 4,275   4,438   8,278   8,518 
Total cost of revenues 12,552   14,368   23,441   27,459 
Research and development expense 2,415   2,598   4,892   5,345 
Sales and marketing expense 10,479   10,083   21,123   20,665 
General and administrative expense 5,202   4,457   10,417   9,637 
Shipping and handling costs 248   404   422   600 
Depreciation and amortization expense 1,000   1,036   1,993   2,100 
Total costs and expenses 31,896   32,946   62,288   65,806 
Income before interest, other income (expense) and income taxes 5,558   3,297   6,637   1,517 
Net interest expense (3,626)  (4,420)  (7,300)  (9,158)
Loss on extinguishment of debt    (357)     (570)
Other income, net 260   215   475   430 
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,192   (1,265)  (188)  (7,781)
Income tax expense (186)  (23)  (304)  (94)
Net income (loss)$2,006  $(1,288) $(492) $(7,875)
Net income (loss) per common share:               
Basic$0.04  $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.17)
Diluted$0.04  $(0.03) $(0.01) $(0.17)
Average number of common shares and equivalents outstanding:               
Basic 45,498   45,641   45,488   45,663 
Diluted 46,698   45,641   45,488   45,663 

 

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
  
 June 30,
2015
  December 31,
2014
 
 (Unaudited)     
ASSETS       
Current assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$16,864  $34,387 
Accounts receivable, net 17,562   14,304 
Inventory 5,229   5,337 
Restricted assets, current 1,345   1,345 
Other current assets 8,680   8,168 
Total current assets 49,680   63,541 
Property, equipment and software at cost 56,224   51,298 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (34,308)  (30,442)
Property, equipment and software, net 21,916   20,856 
Goodwill 47,842   47,842 
Acquired curriculum and technology intangibles, net 3,941   5,209 
Acquired publishing rights, net 2,110   2,762 
Other intangible assets, net 3,865   4,499 
Pre-publication costs, net 16,125   15,070 
Restricted assets, less current portion 3,573   4,152 
Other assets 7,549   7,635 
Total assets$156,601  $171,566 
      
Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
  
  
June 30,
2015
   December 31,
2014
 
  (Unaudited)     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)       
Current liabilities:       
Capital lease obligations, current$1,106  $1,076 
Accounts payable 2,308   1,612 
Accrued expenses 17,966   17,432 
Deferred revenue, current 44,511   61,788 
Total current liabilities 65,891   81,908 
Long-term liabilities:       
Long-term debt 139,787   139,723 
Capital lease obligations, less current portion 382   943 
Deferred revenue, less current portion 11,385   9,409 
Other liabilities 14,215   14,638 
Total long-term liabilities 165,769   164,713 
Stockholders' equity (deficit):       
Preferred stock ($.001 par value, 15,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)     
Common stock ($.001 par value, 150,000 shares authorized, 52,066 and 52,006 shares issued, and  45,534 and 45,474 shares outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively) 52   52 
Capital surplus 284,619   284,243 
Accumulated deficit (343,142)  (342,650)
Treasury stock at cost (6,532 shares at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014) (12,784)  (12,784)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:       
Pension and postretirement plans (3,804)  (3,916)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,804)  (3,916)
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (75,059)  (75,055)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)$156,601  $171,566 

 

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Cash Income 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
(in thousands)2015  2014  2015  2014 
Net income (loss)$2,006  $(1,288) $(492) $(7,875)
Reconciling items between net loss and EBITDA:               
Depreciation and amortization expense 5,275   5,474   10,271   10,618 
Net interest expense 3,626   4,420   7,300   9,158 
Income tax expense 186   23   304   94 
Income from operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 11,093   8,629   17,383   11,995 
Non-operational or non-cash costs included in EBITDA but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:               
Other income, net (260)  (215)  (475)  (430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt    357      570 
Merger, acquisition and disposition activities 172   193   353   343 
Stock-based compensation and expense 159   136   294   248 
Adjusted EBITDA 11,164   9,100   17,555   12,726 
Change in deferred revenues (5,853)  (4,712)  (15,301)  (15,136)
Change in deferred costs 211   463   779   1,563 
Capital expenditures (5,049)  (4,374)  (9,832)  (8,360)
Cash income$473  $477  $(6,799) $(9,207)

 

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
  
Reconciliation of Bookings to Net Revenues by Segment - 2015 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Bookings$9,260  $18,856  $3,694  $31,810 
Change in deferred revenues 4,016   571   1,266   5,853 
Other (14)  (162)  (33)  (209)
Net revenues$13,262  $19,265  $4,927  $37,454 

 

 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Bookings$17,687  $30,994  $5,275  $53,956 
Change in deferred revenues 8,525   2,307   4,469   15,301 
Other (15)  (290)  (27)  (332)
Net revenues$26,197  $33,011  $9,717  $68,925 


 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Cash Income by Segment - 2015 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Other  Consolidated 
Net income (loss)$7,194  $5,440  $1,897  $(12,525) $2,006 
Reconciling items between net income (loss) and EBITDA:                   
Depreciation and amortization expense          5,275   5,275 
Net interest expense          3,626   3,626 
Income tax expense          186   186 
Income from operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 7,194   5,440   1,897   (3,438)  11,093 
Non-operational or non-cash costs included in EBITDA but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:                   
Other income, net          (260)  (260)
Merger, acquisition and disposition activities          172   172 
Stock-based compensation and expense 42   49   21   47   159 
Adjusted EBITDA 7,236   5,489   1,918   (3,479)  11,164 
Change in deferred revenues (4,016)  (571)  (1,266)     (5,853)
Change in deferred costs 177   (24)  58      211 
Adjusted EBITDA excluding effect of deferred revenues and deferred costs 3,397   4,894   710   (3,479)  5,522 
Capital expenditures − pre-publication costs (1,153)  (882)  (195)     (2,230)
Capital expenditures − software development costs (523)  (1,289)  (422)     (2,234)
Capital expenditures − general expenditures (209)  (218)  (17)  (141)  (585)
Cash income$1,512  $2,505  $76  $(3,620) $473 

 

   
   
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Other  Consolidated 
Net income (loss)$14,067  $6,796  $3,412  $(24,767) $(492)
Reconciling items between net income (loss) and EBITDA:                   
Depreciation and amortization expense          10,271   10,271 
Net interest expense          7,300   7,300 
Income tax expense          304   304 
Income from operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 14,067   6,796   3,412   (6,892)  17,383 
Non-operational or non-cash costs included in EBITDA but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:                   
Other income, net          (475)  (475)
Loss on extinguishment of debt              
Merger, acquisition and disposition activities          353   353 
Stock-based compensation and expense 78   90   37   89   294 
Adjusted EBITDA 14,145   6,886   3,449   (6,925)  17,555 
Change in deferred revenues (8,525)  (2,307)  (4,469)     (15,301)
Change in deferred costs 528   (114)  365      779 
Adjusted EBITDA excluding effect of deferred revenues and deferred costs 6,148   4,465   (655)  (6,925)  3,033 
Capital expenditures − pre-publication costs (2,264)  (1,681)  (307)     (4,252)
Capital expenditures − software development costs (956)  (2,671)  (828)     (4,455)
Capital expenditures − general expenditures (477)  (322)  (113)  (213)  (1,125)
Cash income$2,451  $(209) $(1,903) $(7,138) $(6,799)

 

Cambium Learning Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries 
  
Deferred Revenue by Segment – 2015 
(unaudited) 
  
 June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Deferred revenue, current$24,338  $11,280  $8,893  $44,511 
Deferred revenue, less current portion 3,709   4,736   2,940   11,385 
Deferred revenue$28,047  $16,016  $11,833  $55,896 
  
  
Deferred Costs by Segment - 2015 
(unaudited) 
  
 June 30, 2015 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Deferred costs, current$2,272  $1,568  $799  $4,639 
Deferred costs, less current portion 343   710   265   1,318 
Deferred costs$2,615  $2,278  $1,064  $5,957 
  
  
Reconciliation of Bookings to Net Revenues by Segment - 2014 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Bookings$7,968  $21,192  $3,562  $32,722 
Change in deferred revenues 2,586   1,083   1,043   4,712 
Other (5)  (1,128)  (58)  (1,191)
Net revenues$10,549  $21,147  $4,547  $36,243 
   
   
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Consolidated 
Bookings$15,176  $32,143  $5,210  $52,529 
Change in deferred revenues 5,539   5,685   3,912   15,136 
Other 15   (256)  (101)  (342)
Net revenues$20,730  $37,572  $9,021  $67,323 

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Cash Income by Segment - 2014 
(unaudited) 
  
 Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Other  Consolidated 
Net income (loss)$5,750  $4,978  $1,322  $(13,338) $(1,288)
Reconciling items between net income (loss) and EBITDA:                   
Depreciation and amortization expense          5,474   5,474 
Net interest expense          4,420   4,420 
Income tax expense          23   23 
Income from operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 5,750   4,978   1,322   (3,421)  8,629 
Non-operational or non-cash costs included in EBITDA but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:                   
Other income, net          (215)  (215)
Loss on extinguishment of debt          357   357 
Merger, acquisition and disposition activities          193   193 
Stock-based compensation and expense 38   40   17   41   136 
Adjusted EBITDA 5,788   5,018   1,339   (3,045)  9,100 
Change in deferred revenues (2,586)  (1,083)  (1,043)     (4,712)
Change in deferred costs (20)  294   189      463 
Adjusted EBITDA excluding effect of deferred revenues and deferred costs 3,182   4,229   485   (3,045)  4,851 
Capital expenditures − pre-publication costs (967)  (789)  (138)     (1,894)
Capital expenditures − software development costs (325)  (1,120)  (253)     (1,698)
Capital expenditures − general expenditures (406)  (89)  (66)  (221)  (782)
Cash income$1,484  $2,231  $28  $(3,266) $477 

 

   
   
 Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 
(in thousands)Learning A-Z  Voyager Sopris
Learning
  ExploreLearning  Other  Consolidated 
Net income (loss)$11,072  $5,582  $2,352  $(26,881) $(7,875)
Reconciling items between net loss and EBITDA:                   
Depreciation and amortization expense          10,618   10,618 
Net interest expense          9,158   9,158 
Income tax expense          94   94 
Income from operations before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) 11,072   5,582   2,352   (7,011)  11,995 
Non-operational or non-cash costs included in EBITDA but excluded from Adjusted EBITDA:                   
Other income, net          (430)  (430)
Loss on extinguishment of debt          570   570 
Merger, acquisition and disposition activities          343   343 
Stock-based compensation and expense 66   75   29   78   248 
Adjusted EBITDA 11,138   5,657   2,381   (6,450)  12,726 
Change in deferred revenues (5,539)  (5,685)  (3,912)     (15,136)
Change in deferred costs 184   901   478      1,563 
Adjusted EBITDA excluding effect of deferred revenues and deferred costs 5,783   873   (1,053)  (6,450)  (847)
Capital expenditures − pre-publication costs (2,051)  (1,507)  (281)     (3,839)
Capital expenditures − software development costs (685)  (2,017)  (451)     (3,153)
Capital expenditures − general expenditures (627)  (208)  (258)  (275)  (1,368)
Cash income$2,420  $(2,859) $(2,043) $(6,725) $(9,207)

 


            

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