EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP
For the period ended Aug 31, 2026. Filed Oct 14, 2026.
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Aug 31, 2026 · Filed Oct 14, 2026
Contents
Item 1. Financial Statements
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
| August 31, | February 28, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,059,300 | $1,118,400 |
| Restricted cash | 147,000 | 222,000 |
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $93,800 (August 31) and $109,600 (February 28) | 731,200 | 861,300 |
| Inventories - net | 15,223,100 | 17,412,200 |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 420,600 | 374,600 |
| Assets held for sale | 450,000 | 563,600 |
| Total current assets | 18,031,200 | 20,552,100 |
| INVENTORIES - net | 19,701,300 | 20,251,700 |
| PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - net | 5,952,700 | 6,291,200 |
| OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS | 6,499,700 | 6,716,100 |
| OTHER ASSETS | 474,300 | 500,500 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $50,659,200 | $54,311,600 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||
| CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ||
| Accounts payable | $1,612,200 | $1,686,400 |
| Deferred revenues | 300,100 | 320,500 |
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,183,100 | 1,371,700 |
| Accrued salaries and commissions | 324,800 | 218,600 |
| Income taxes payable | 821,000 | 1,146,800 |
| Other current liabilities | 1,264,600 | 1,427,500 |
| Total current liabilities | 5,505,800 | 6,171,500 |
| OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES, non-current | 5,316,600 | 5,344,400 |
| OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES | - | 5,200 |
| Total liabilities | 10,822,400 | 11,521,100 |
| SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||
| Common stock, $0.20 par value; Authorized 16,000,000 shares; Issued 12,702,080 shares; Outstanding 8,524,964 (August 31) and 8,511,364 (February 28) shares | 2,540,400 | 2,540,400 |
| Capital in excess of par value | 13,746,700 | 13,769,400 |
| Retained earnings | 36,654,500 | 39,628,200 |
| 52,941,600 | 55,938,000 | |
| Less treasury stock, at cost | (13,104,800) | (13,147,500) |
| Total shareholders’ equity | 39,836,800 | 42,790,500 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | $50,659,200 | $54,311,600 |
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended August 31, · Six Months Ended August 31, | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 · 2026 · 2025 | ||||||||
| PRODUCT REVENUES, net of discounts and allowances | $3,890,900 | $4,396,300 | $8,428,300 | $11,161,100 | ||||
| Transportation revenue | 179,400 | 224,800 | 397,800 | 566,400 | ||||
| NET REVENUES | 4,070,300 | 4,621,100 | 8,826,100 | 11,727,500 | ||||
| COST OF GOODS SOLD | 1,639,200 | 1,933,000 | 3,573,700 | 4,902,300 | ||||
| Gross margin | 2,431,100 | 2,688,100 | 5,252,400 | 6,825,200 | ||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES | ||||||||
| Operating and selling | 603,900 | 739,500 | 1,280,900 | 1,734,100 | ||||
| Sales commissions | 1,128,100 | 1,268,900 | 2,476,800 | 3,281,000 | ||||
| General and administrative | 2,262,500 | 2,503,200 | 4,332,900 | 5,198,100 | ||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,994,500 | 4,511,600 | 8,090,600 | 10,213,200 | ||||
| INTEREST EXPENSE | 800 | 603,200 | 1,400 | 1,107,500 | ||||
| OTHER (INCOME) LOSS | (2,600) | (676,500) | 101,100 | (1,296,000) | ||||
| LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | (1,561,600) | (1,750,200) | (2,940,700) | (3,199,500) | ||||
| INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) | 16,500 | (455,500) | 33,000 | (829,600) | ||||
| NET LOSS | $(1,578,100) | $(1,294,700) | $(2,973,700) | $(2,369,900) | ||||
| BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE | ||||||||
| Basic | $(0.19) | $(0.15) | $(0.35) | $(0.28) | ||||
| Diluted | $(0.19) | $(0.15) | $(0.35) | $(0.28) | ||||
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON AND EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING | ||||||||
| Basic | 8,520,529 | 8,583,201 | 8,515,947 | 8,583,201 | ||||
| Diluted | 8,520,529 | 8,583,201 | 8,515,947 | 8,583,201 | ||||
| Dividends per share | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - |
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2026
| 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 28, 2026 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,769,400 | $39,628,200 | 4,190,716 | $(13,147,500) | $42,790,500 |
| Net loss | - | - | - | (1,395,600) | - | - | (1,395,600) |
| BALANCE - May 31, 2026 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,769,400 | $38,232,600 | 4,190,716 | $(13,147,500) | $41,394,900 |
| Issuance of treasury shares to independent directors | - | - | (22,700) | - | (13,600) | 42,700 | 20,000 |
| Net Loss | - | - | - | (1,578,100) | - | - | (1,578,100) |
| BALANCE – August 31, 2026 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,746,700 | $36,654,500 | 4,177,116 | $(13,104,800) | $39,836,800 |
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2025
| Common Stock (par value $0.20 per share) · Accumulated · Treasury Stock | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Shares Issued · Amount · Capital in Excess of Par Value · Retained Earnings · Other Comprehensive Income · Number of Shares · Amount · Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||
| BALANCE – February 28, 2025 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,800,000 | $37,303,000 | $(15,400) | 4,118,879 | $(13,060,400) | $40,567,600 | |
| Change in fair value of interest rate exchange agreement | - | - | - | - | 15,400 | - | - | 15,400 | |
| Net loss | - | - | - | (1,075,200) | - | - | - | (1,075,200) | |
| BALANCE - May 31, 2025 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,800,000 | $36,227,800 | $ | - | 4,118,879 | $(13,060,400) | $39,507,800 |
| Net loss | - | - | - | (1,294,700) | - | - | - | (1,294,700) | |
| BALANCE - August 31, 2025 | 12,702,080 | $2,540,400 | $13,800,000 | $34,933,100 | $ | - | 4,118,879 | $(13,060,400) | $38,213,100 |
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
| Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 | |||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net loss | $(2,973,700) | $(2,369,900) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 540,700 | 729,700 | |
| Deferred income taxes | - | (862,600) | |
| Provision for credit losses | 12,000 | 24,000 | |
| Provision for inventory valuation allowance | 72,000 | 72,000 | |
| Issuance of treasury shares to independent directors | 20,000 | - | |
| Net loss (gain) on sale of assets | (800) | 57,000 | |
| Impairment loss | 113,600 | - | |
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||
| Accounts receivable | 118,100 | 333,400 | |
| Inventories - net | 2,667,500 | 3,958,500 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (33,200) | 8,600 | |
| Accounts payable | (74,200) | (249,300) | |
| Accrued salaries and commissions and other liabilities | (61,900) | (530,000) | |
| Deferred revenues | (20,400) | 55,200 | |
| Income taxes payable/receivable | (325,800) | 233,100 | |
| Total adjustments | 3,027,600 | 3,829,600 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 53,900 | 1,459,700 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (188,800) | (308,900) | |
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 800 | 45,000 | |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (188,000) | (263,900) | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Payments on term debt | - | (900,000) | |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | - | (900,000) | |
| NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | (134,100) | 295,800 | |
| CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 1,340,400 | 976,500 | |
| CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH - END OF PERIOD | $1,206,300 | $1,272,300 | |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION | |||
| Cash paid for interest | $1,400 | $922,600 | |
| Cash (received)/paid for income taxes - net of refunds | $359,000 | $(200,100) | |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Issuance of treasury shares to independent directors | $20,000 | $ | - |
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 28, 2026 included in our Form 10-K. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for a full year due to the seasonality of our product sales.
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 and unless otherwise disclosed, are consistent with those disclosed in Note 1 to our audited financial statements as of and for the year ended February 28, 2026 included in our Form 10-K.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the August 31, 2025 notes to condensed financial statements to conform to the August 31, 2026 notes to condensed financial statements presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.
*** 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 pronouncements and concluded the following new accounting standard updates (“ASU”) apply to us:
New Accounting Standards or Updates Not Yet Adopted
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270) Improvements to Interim Disclosure Requirements. The standard clarifies disclosure requirements for interim financial statements and is effective for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU may have on our financial statement disclosures.
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-12, Codification Improvements (“ASU 2025-12”). ASU 2025-12 addresses suggestions received from stakeholders regarding the Accounting Standards Codification and makes other incremental improvements to U.S. GAAP. The update represents changes to the Codification that clarify, correct errors in or make other improvements to a variety of topics that are intended to make it easier to understand and apply. ASU 2025-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Entities are required to apply the amendments to ASC 260 retrospectively. All other amendments may be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this ASU may have on our financial statement disclosures.
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (“ASU 2025-06”), which requires software capitalization to begin when both of the following occur: (1) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project; and (2) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. For public entities, the provisions within ASU 2025-06 are effective for the first annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The provisions within ASU 2025-06 allow for a prospective, modified, or retrospective transition approach. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40):Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disclosure about the types of costs and expenses included in certain expense captions presented on the income statement. The new disclosure requirements are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted, and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.
Note 2 – CASH
The table below reconciles cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as reported in the balance sheets to the total of the same amounts shown in the statements of cash flows:
| August 31, 2026 | August 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,059,300 | $754,200 |
| Restricted cash | 147,000 | 518,100 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows | $1,206,300 | $1,272,300 |
The Company has contracted with Nexio and PayPal, Inc., third-party merchant service processors, to capture Visa, Discover, Mastercard and PayPal payments from customers. Approximately 90% of all payments received by the Company are channeled through these processors. These processors hold cash payments received from customers in reserve for a specified number of days to offset any potential chargebacks. The Company also has a short-term certificate of deposit with a local lender in the amounts of $25,000 and $100,000 as of August 31, 2026 and August 31, 2025, as collateral for business credit card use. The Company has classified the cash held in reserves by Nexio and PayPal and the restricted certificate of deposit as restricted cash.
Note 3 – ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
Equipment
During the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, the Company entered into a triple-net lease agreement for approximately 111,000 square feet of available office and warehouse space in the Hilti Complex to a new tenant. To create space for this new tenant, the Company removed three production lines from the warehouse before July 31, 2024. As a result, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the Company made available and committed to sell the disassembled equipment. The Company is actively marketing unused equipment using a national on-line auction house as of August 31, 2026. The Company is subject to the presentation and disclosure requirements since the equipment meets all the criteria and is classified as an “Asset Held for Sale.” Once management determined that the disassembled equipment met the criteria to be classified as held for sale, the Company ceased depreciation of the asset and reported it separately on the balance sheet, beginning on August 31, 2024. In the third quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company evaluated the carrying amount of the assets and the estimated fair values less costs to sell and recorded an impairment loss on the assets of $287,100. In the first quarter of fiscal 2027 the Company again evaluated the carrying amount of the assets and the estimated fair values less costs to sell and recorded another impairment loss on the assets of $113,600, further reducing the assets held for sale account.
The Company records assets held for sale at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. The total carrying value of assets held for sale was $450,000 and $563,600 as of August 31, 2026, and February 28, 2026, respectively, and is separately recorded on the balance sheet.
Note 4 – INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
| August 31, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Current: | ||
| Product inventory | $15,657,400 | $17,771,000 |
| Inventory valuation allowance | (434,300) | (358,800) |
| Inventories net – current | $15,223,100 | $17,412,200 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Product inventory | $20,537,300 | $21,056,700 |
| Inventory valuation allowance | (836,000) | (805,000) |
| Inventories net – noncurrent | $19,701,300 | $20,251,700 |
Inventory in transit totaled $84,000 and $147,900 at August 31, 2026 and February 28, 2026, respectively.
Product inventory quantities in excess of what we expect will be sold within the normal operating cycle, based on 2½ years of anticipated sales, are included in noncurrent inventory.
Note 5 – LEASES
Our lessee arrangements include six rental agreements where we have the exclusive use of dedicated office space in San Diego, California, Ogden, Utah, a warehouse space in Joplin, Missouri and three leases for office and warehouse space locally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, all of which qualify as operating leases under ASC 842.
The following summarizes right-of-use assets and lease liabilities reported in our condensed balance sheets:
| August 31, 2026 | February 28, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating lease assets: | ||
| Right-of-use assets | $6,499,700 | $6,716,100 |
| Operating lease liabilities: | ||
| Current lease liabilities | $1,183,100 | $1,371,700 |
| Long-term lease liabilities | $5,316,600 | $5,344,400 |
| Weighted-average remaining lease term (months) | 96.3 | 108.9 |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 5.93% | 6.36% |
The following summarizes the lease expense activity for periods reported in our condensed statements of operations:
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Fixed lease costs | $388,300 | $170,700 | $776,600 | $341,300 |
Future minimum rental payments under operating leases with initial terms greater than one year as of August 31, 2026, are as follows:
| Years ending February 28, | |
|---|---|
| 2027 | $610,000 |
| 2028 | 1,037,700 |
| 2029 | 958,200 |
| 2030 | 929,200 |
| 2031 | 952,500 |
| Thereafter | 4,766,500 |
| Total future minimum rental payments | 9,254,100 |
| Less: imputed interest | (2,754,400) |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $6,499,700 |
The following table provides further cash flow information about our operating leases reported in our condensed statements of cash flows:
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Operating cash outflows – operating leases | $388,300 | $170,700 | $776,600 | $341,300 |
Note 6 – DEBT
In March 2026, the Company executed a new credit agreement with Regent Bank (the Lender). The loan agreement establishes a revolving promissory note in the principal amount up to $2,000,000. Interest shall be calculated each month on the outstanding borrowings. The credit agreement was secured by the assets of the Company including accounts receivable, inventory, equipment and land. The Lender also required the personal guarantee of Craig White, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of the Company. Available credit under the current revolving line of credit with the Company’s Lender was $2,000,000 as of August 31, 2026.
Features of the loan agreement include:
| (i) | Maturity date of March 6, 2027. |
| (ii) | Variable interest at a rate per annum equal to the U.S. Prime Rate + 2.00%. |
| (ii)(a) | The U.S. Prime Rate was 6.75% as of August 31, 2026, making the total interest rate equal to 8.75%. |
Note 7 – BUSINESS CONCENTRATION
Significant portions of our inventory purchases are concentrated with an England-based publishing company, Usborne Publishing Limited (“Usborne”). During fiscal 2023, we entered into a new distribution agreement (“Agreement”) with Usborne. The Agreement includes annual minimum purchase volumes along with specific payment terms and letter of credit requirements, which if not met offer Usborne the right to terminate the Agreement on less than 30 days’ written notice. Should termination of the Agreement occur, the Company will be allowed to sell its remaining Usborne inventory for an agreed upon period, but not less than twelve months following the termination date. As of August 31, 2026, the Company did not meet the minimum purchase requirements and did not supply the letter of credit required under the Agreement, which offers Usborne the right to exercise their option to terminate the Agreement. Usborne has not notified the Company of termination of the Agreement. In addition, Usborne has refused to pay the $1.0 million volume rebate owed to the Company from purchases made during fiscal 2022. The Company is disputing the cancellation of the rebate but has not recognized any rebate due to its uncertainty. Additionally, under the terms in the Agreement, the Company no longer has the rights to distribute Usborne’s products to retail customers through our Publishing division. As a result, the Company discontinued selling Usborne products to retail customers in the first quarter of fiscal 2024.
Total Usborne inventory owned by the Company and included in our balance sheets was $18,976,400 and $20,158,500 as of August 31, 2026, and February 28, 2026, respectively.
Note 8 – INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The tax effects of significant items comprising our net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| August 31, · February 28 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2026 | ||||
| Deferred tax assets: | ||||
| Allowance for credit losses | $25,300 | $29,600 | ||
| Inventory overhead capitalization | 201,400 | 182,700 | ||
| Inventory valuation allowance | 117,300 | 96,900 | ||
| Inventory valuation allowance – noncurrent | 225,700 | 217,300 | ||
| Allowance for sales returns | 27,200 | 27,200 | ||
| Net operating loss carry forward (1) | 778,000 | 109,300 | ||
| Disallowed interest (2) | 2,001,600 | 2,001,300 | ||
| Accruals | 16,000 | 12,100 | ||
| Total deferred tax assets | 3,392,500 | 2,676,400 | ||
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||
| Property, plant, and equipment | (1,044,700) | (1,121,600) | ||
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (1,044,700) | (1,121,600) | ||
| Valuation allowance (3) | (2,347,800) | (1,554,800) | ||
| Net deferred tax assets | $ | - | $ | - |
| (1) | The Company’s net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forward was generated from losses incurred in fiscal 2025 and first and second quarter of fiscal 2027. The Company’s NOL can be carried forward indefinitely but are limited to an 80% maximum offset of taxable income. |
| (2) | The Company’s disallowed interest was generated from interest expense that was not deductible for tax purposes due to a maximum allowable deduction of 30% of taxable income. The disallowed interest is carried forward to be deducted against future income, subject to the 30% limitation. |
| (3) | In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance and the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company utilized the framework contained in ASC 740, “Income Taxes,” pursuant to which management analyzed all positive and negative evidence available at the balance sheet date to determine whether all or some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Under this guidance, a valuation allowance must be established for deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that they will not be realized. In conclusion, management placed significant emphasis on guidance in ASC 740, which includes that a cumulative loss in recent years is a significant piece of negative evidence that is difficult to overcome. Based upon available evidence, it was concluded on a more-likely-than-not basis that certain deferred tax assets were not realizable as of August 31, 2026 and February 28, 2026. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has been recorded to offset these deferred tax assets. |
The reconciliation of taxes at the federal statutory rate to our provision for income taxes for the six months ended August 31, 2026 was as follows:
| Amount | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. federal statutory income tax rate | $(617,500) | 21.0% |
| Tax credits | ||
| U.S. state and local income taxes, net of federal benefit | (181,100) | 6.2% |
| Changes in valuation allowance | 793,000 | (27.0)% |
| Other | 38,600 | (1.3)% |
| Effective tax rate | $33,000 | (1.1)% |
The components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
| August 31, | August 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Current: | ||
| Federal | $38,900 | $32,100 |
| State and local | 33,000 | 33,000 |
| 71,900 | 65,100 | |
| Deferred: | ||
| Federal | 166,800 | (671,000) |
| State and local | (205,700) | (223,700) |
| (38,900) | (894,700) | |
| Total income tax expense (benefit) | $33,000 | $(829,600) |
The following reconciles our expected income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate:
| August 31, · August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 | |||
| U.S. federal statutory income tax rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | |
| U.S. state and local income taxes–net of federal benefit | 6.2% | 6.2% | |
| Valuation allowance | (27.0)% | - | % |
| Other | (1.3)% | (1.3)% | |
| Effective tax rate | (1.1)% | 25.9% | |
Note 9 – SHIPPING AND HANDLING COSTS
We classify shipping and handling costs as operating and selling expenses in the condensed statements of operations. Shipping and handling costs include postage, freight, handling costs, as well as shipping materials and supplies. These costs were $499,500 and $571,800 for the three months ended August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. These costs were $1,070,500 and $1,377,000 for the six months ended August 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
Note 10 – BUSINESS SEGMENTS
We havetwo reportable segments: PaperPie and Publishing. 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 PaperPie segment markets its products through a network of independent Brand Partners using a combination of internet sales, direct sales, home shows, and book fairs. Our Publishing segment markets its products to retail accounts, which include book, school supply, toy and gift stores, museums, trade and specialty wholesalers, through commissioned sales representatives, and our internal tele-sales group.
The accounting policies for the segments are the same as those for 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. Direct expenses are composed of payroll, commissions, general and administrative, and operating and selling expenses. Corporate expenses, depreciation, interest expense, other income, 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. Separate financial information is regularly evaluated by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources. For the Company, the Chief Executive Officer is the CODM.
Information by reporting segment for the three and six-month periods ended August 31, 2026 and 2025, is as follows:
| NET REVENUES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| PaperPie | $3,173,500 | $3,731,200 | $7,348,400 | $9,791,500 |
| Publishing | 896,800 | 889,900 | 1,477,700 | 1,936,000 |
| Total | $4,070,300 | $4,621,100 | $8,826,100 | $11,727,500 |
| LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| PaperPie | $112,800 | $(14,700) | $491,400 | $447,000 |
| Publishing | 230,100 | 205,700 | 321,100 | 413,500 |
| Other | (1,904,500) | (1,941,200) | (3,753,200) | (4,060,000) |
| Total | $(1,561,600) | $(1,750,200) | $(2,940,700) | $(3,199,500) |
PAPERPIE OPERATING RESULTS
The following table summarizes the operating results of the PaperPie segment for the three and six months ended August 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Net revenues | $3,173,500 | $3,731,200 | $7,348,400 | $9,791,500 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1,223,900 | 1,569,400 | 2,906,600 | 4,038,700 |
| Gross margin | 1,949,600 | 2,161,800 | 4,441,800 | 5,752,800 |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Operating and selling | 438,000 | 554,500 | 940,900 | 1,294,100 |
| Sales commissions | 1,109,000 | 1,245,300 | 2,445,800 | 3,226,800 |
| General and administrative | 289,800 | 376,700 | 563,700 | 784,900 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,836,800 | 2,176,500 | 3,950,400 | 5,305,800 |
| Operating income (loss) | $112,800 | $(14,700) | $491,400 | $447,000 |
PUBLISHING OPERATING RESULTS
The following table summarizes the operating results of the Publishing segment for the three and six months ended August 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Net revenues | $896,800 | $889,900 | $1,477,700 | $1,936,000 |
| Cost of goods sold | 415,300 | 363,600 | 667,100 | 863,600 |
| Gross margin | 481,500 | 526,300 | 810,600 | 1,072,400 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Operating and selling | 63,300 | 69,900 | 122,100 | 152,200 |
| Sales commissions | 19,100 | 23,700 | 31,000 | 54,200 |
| General and administrative | 169,000 | 227,000 | 336,400 | 452,500 |
| Total operating expenses | 251,400 | 320,600 | 489,500 | 658,900 |
| Operating income | $230,100 | $205,700 | $321,100 | $413,500 |
Information for the Other segment above for the three and six months ended August 31, 2026 and 2025 is set forth below:
OTHER NON-SEGMENT LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
| Three Months Ended August 31, | Six Months Ended August 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Operating and selling: | ||||
| Freight | $79,600 | $74,200 | $165,400 | $223,900 |
| Computer support | 23,000 | 40,900 | 52,500 | 63,900 |
| Total operating and selling expenses | 102,600 | 115,100 | 217,900 | 287,800 |
| General and administrative: | ||||
| Payroll | 752,700 | 949,900 | 1,502,900 | 1,913,100 |
| Depreciation | 251,900 | 274,600 | 508,100 | 551,400 |
| Building and warehouse rents | 385,100 | 216,300 | 775,700 | 454,000 |
| Outside services | 71,100 | 100,200 | 120,300 | 251,800 |
| Property insurance | 57,900 | 34,600 | 115,800 | 109,400 |
| Professional service fees | 56,100 | 56,700 | 112,500 | 116,400 |
| Dues and subscriptions | 76,600 | 54,600 | 150,200 | 108,100 |
| Other | 152,300 | 212,500 | 147,300 | 456,500 |
| Total general and administrative expenses | 1,803,700 | 1,899,400 | 3,432,800 | 3,960,700 |
| Interest expense | 800 | 603,200 | 1,400 | 1,107,500 |
| Other (income) loss | (2,600) | (676,500) | 101,100 | (1,296,000) |
| Total other non-segment loss before income taxes | $1,904,500 | $1,941,200 | $3,753,200 | $4,060,000 |
Note 11 – FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair-value disclosures for financial instruments:
| - | The carrying amounts reported on the balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. |
| - | The estimated fair value of our assets held for sale was $450,000 as of August 31, 2026 and $563,600 February 28, 2026. |
Note 12 – DEFERRED REVENUES
The Company’s PaperPie 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 August 31, 2026 or February 28, 2026 are recorded as deferred revenues on the balance sheets. We received approximately $300,100 and $320,500 as of August 31, 2026 and February 28, 2026, respectively, in payments for sales orders which were, or will be, shipped out subsequent to the end of the period.
Note 13 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On September 1, 2026, the Company entered into atwo-year commercial lease agreement in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The first year is for approximately 50,000 square feet of available warehouse space with initial lease rate of $5.00 per rentable square foot and then the second year is for 25,000 square feet of available warehouse space with a lease rate of $5.15 per rentable square foot. The lease includes standard commercial lease terms such that the tenant shall be responsible for utilities, insurance on product stored, and minor maintenance associated with using the space, excluding facility maintenance, property taxes, roof and structure, which shall be the Landlords’ responsibility. The lease also includes other terms considered to be normal and customary in the local market.
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