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TULSA - Educational Development Corporation (NASDAQ: EDUC), a Tulsa-based children’s book publisher with a market capitalization of $10.94 million, has entered into a brokerage agreement with Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC to market its headquarters and distribution warehouse, known as the Hilti Complex. The agreement grants Keen-Summit nine months to find a buyer for the property located at 5400-5402 South 122nd East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company’s stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $1.24, suggesting potential value opportunity for investors interested in small-cap stocks.
The Hilti Complex, which spans 402,000 square feet across multiple buildings on a 35-acre site, is currently occupied by EDC and two other tenants with multi-year leases. These include Hilti, a global tool manufacturer, and Crusoe, a company specializing in Cloud and AI data center design, as well as digital renewable optimization services.
EDC’s CEO and President, Craig White, expressed gratitude for the patience and dedication of their bank partners during the sales process, which has taken longer than anticipated. The company’s decision to engage Keen-Summit is aimed at maximizing shareholder value, leveraging the broker’s national reach and track record in handling large real estate transactions.
In addition to Keen-Summit’s involvement, local brokerage services will continue to be provided by McGraw Davisson Stewart, LLC, working in collaboration with Keen-Summit to facilitate the sale. EDC anticipates completing a new multi-year lease agreement for the space it currently occupies within the complex upon the sale’s completion.
Educational Development Corporation, established as a publisher of children’s books, is the owner and exclusive publisher of several educational and entertainment brands, including Kane Miller Books, Learning Wrap-Ups, and SmartLab Toys. The company also serves as the exclusive U.S. multi-level marketing distributor of Usborne Publishing Limited’s children’s books. Despite challenging market conditions reflected in a 36% year-over-year revenue decline, the company maintains impressive gross margins of 61.8%. InvestingPro subscribers can access detailed financial analysis and 8 additional key insights about EDUC’s performance and outlook.
Keen-Summit Capital Partners LLC, with over 40 years of experience, is a Melville, New York-based real estate broker offering services in lease restructuring and investment banking, with a history of facilitating real estate sales across North America. For investors following this development, InvestingPro data shows EDUC trading at a Price/Book ratio of just 0.26, with liquid assets exceeding short-term obligations by a factor of 3.64, potentially providing some financial flexibility during this transition period.
This news article is based on a press release statement from Educational Development Corporation.
In other recent news, Educational Development Corporation reported its Q3 2024 financial results, showing a net loss of $800,000 and a decrease in revenue to $16.9 million from the previous year. The company also announced changes to its board of directors, with Randall White resigning as Director and Chairman, and Craig White, the current CEO, being appointed as the new Chairman. Additionally, the company is in talks to amend a real estate contract for the sale of its Tulsa headquarters, which involves extending the due diligence period and delaying the earnest money deposit. Despite the challenging earnings report, Educational Development Corporation’s stock experienced a slight increase in aftermarket trading. The company is also focusing on strategic initiatives, such as a building sale expected to be completed by March 2025, which aims to strengthen its financial position by reducing bank debt. Analysts have noted that the company’s earnings per share and revenue results were below expectations, with a forecasted EPS of $0.31 contrasting the actual loss of $0.10 per share. These developments highlight Educational Development Corporation’s ongoing efforts to navigate economic challenges and operational adjustments.
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