Scholastic Corporation
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Scholastic Corporation Financial Snapshot
Operating Performance
Fast Facts
557 Broadway, New York, 10012,United The company reported revenues of US$1,906.10
Headquarters Address
States of America million during 2011, with a CARC of 0.47% during
2007–2011. Its revenue declined at an annual rate of
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0.36% over the previous fiscal year. In 2011, the
company recorded an operating margin of 5.28%, as
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Website www.scholastic.com
Revenue and Margins
Ticker Symbol, Stock Exchange SCHL, NASDAQ
Number of Employees 8,900
Fiscal Year End May
Revenue (in US$ million) 1,906.10
SWOT Analysis
Strengths Weaknesses
Strong Liquidity Position Declining Market Share in Sector
Strong Market Position Legal Proceedings
Wide Geographic Presence Weak Return on Equity
Opportunities Threats
Augment in Online Sales Intellectual Property Risks
Booming Indian Education Market Seasonality of Business
Increased Spending on Education Weakening Relationship with Talent
Sector Pool
Strategic Focus
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Business Analysis ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Company Overview ................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Business Description ..............................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Major Products and Services .................................................................................................................................6
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators ............................................................................................... 7
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators ..........................................7
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators .................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit .........................................................................................................................10
2.2.2 Asset, Liabilities and Capex .............................................................................................................................11
2.2.3 Operational Efficiency ......................................................................................................................................12
2.3 Key Competitors ...................................................................................................................................................13
3 SWOT Analysis ...................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview ..................................................................................................................................14
3.2 Strengths ..............................................................................................................................................................14
3.3 Weaknesses .........................................................................................................................................................14
3.4 Opportunities ........................................................................................................................................................15
3.5 Threats .................................................................................................................................................................15
4 Scholastic Corporation - Company Statement .................................................................................... 17
5 History .................................................................................................................................................... 18
6 Scholastic Corporation - Key Employees ............................................................................................ 20
7 Key Employee Biographies................................................................................................................... 21
8 Locations and Subsidiaries .................................................................................................................. 22
8.1 Head Office ..........................................................................................................................................................22
8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries ........................................................................................................................22
9 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................ 24
9.1 Methodology .........................................................................................................................................................24
9.2 Ratio Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................24
9.3 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................................................28
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List of Tables
Table 1: Major Products and Services....................................................................................................................................6
Table 2: Key Ratios - Annual ..................................................................................................................................................7
Table 3: Key Ratios - Interim ..................................................................................................................................................9
Table 4: Scholastic Corporation, History ..............................................................................................................................18
Table 5: Scholastic Corporation, Key Employees ................................................................................................................20
Table 6: Key Employee Biographies ....................................................................................................................................21
Table 7: Scholastic Corporation, Subsidiaries ......................................................................................................................22
Table 8: Scholastic C