Educational Development Corporation Announces Record June Net Revenues and Record Number of Active Consultants

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Educational Development Corporation (EDC) reported significant revenue growth during its first quarter earnings call on July 15, 2020. In June 2020, the company achieved approximately $18 million in net revenues, marking a 157% increase from June 2019's $7 million. This month was noted as the largest in the company's history. Additionally, EDC's UBAM division added 6,000 new recruits, reaching over 39,000 active consultants, the highest to date.

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• June 2020 net revenues reached approximately $18 million, a 157% increase year-over-year.
• June 2020 marked the largest monthly net revenues in company history.
• UBAM division added 6,000 new consultants, totaling over 39,000 active consultants.

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TULSA, Okla., July 15, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Randall White, CEO of Educational Development Corporation, announced in the first quarter earnings call held on July 15, 2020, that the Company’s recent growth in net revenues has continued into the second quarter of the fiscal year.  Mr. White identified that during June 2020, the first month of the second fiscal quarter, the Company recognized approximately $18 million in net revenues, compared to approximately $7 million of net revenues recorded in June of last year, an increase of  approximately $11 million, or 157%.  Mr. White also stated that June 2020 was the largest net revenues month in the Company’s history.   

In addition, during the call Mr. White identified that the Company’s UBAM division, whose sales are made through consultants, added 6,000 new recruits during June 2020, and had just over 39,000 active consultants at the end of the month, which is the largest number of active consultants in the Company’s history.  

Audio replays of the conference call will be available at www.edcpub.com/investors.aspx.

About Educational Development Corporation (EDC)

EDC is a publishing company specializing in books for children.  EDC is the exclusive United States trade co-publisher of the line of educational children’s books produced in the United Kingdom by Usborne Publishing Limited (“Usborne”) and we also exclusively publish books through our ownership of Kane Miller Book Publisher (“Kane Miller”); both international award-winning publishers of children’s books.  EDC’s current catalog contains over 2,000 titles, with new additions semi-annually.  Both Usborne and Kane Miller products are sold via 4,000 retail outlets and by independent consultants, who hold book showings in individual homes, through social media, book fairs with school and public libraries, direct and internet sales. 

Contact:
Educational Development Corporation
Randall White, (918) 622-4522

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FAQ

What were Educational Development Corporation's revenues in June 2020?

In June 2020, Educational Development Corporation reported approximately $18 million in net revenues.

How much did revenues increase for Educational Development Corporation compared to June 2019?

Revenues increased by approximately $11 million, or 157%, compared to June 2019.

What is the significance of June 2020 for Educational Development Corporation?

June 2020 was the largest net revenues month in the company’s history.

How many consultants does the UBAM division have as of June 2020?

As of June 2020, the UBAM division had over 39,000 active consultants.

How many new recruits did the UBAM division add in June 2020?

The UBAM division added 6,000 new recruits in June 2020.