Educational Development Corporation Announces Renewal of Revolving Line of Credit

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Educational Development Corporation (EDC) has successfully renewed its revolving line of credit with MidFirst Bank, maintaining a maximum principal amount of $10 million. CEO Randall White highlighted the company's strong cash flow, ending July 2020 with no borrowings and over $23.3 million in cash. EDC anticipates continued growth, especially in their UBAM division, which is bolstered by prepaid e-commerce orders. This credit renewal will facilitate increased inventory purchases to meet rising sales demand, providing financial stability.

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• Renewed revolving line of credit of $10 million enhances liquidity.
• Ended July with over $23.3 million in cash and no borrowings.
• Strong anticipated growth in the UBAM division due to e-commerce.

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TULSA, Okla., Aug. 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Educational Development Corporation (“EDC”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EDUC) (http://www.edcpub.com) today announces the renewal of the revolving line of credit.  

Randall White, CEO of Educational Development Corporation, announced the Company has renewed the line of credit with its lender, MidFirst Bank, for another year with a maximum revolving principal amount of $10,000,000.  
   
Per Mr. White, “I am pleased to announce that we have renewed our line of credit with our lender for another year.   Due to our recent growth, we have generated increased cash flows from operations.   We ended the month of July 2020 with no borrowings on the line of credit and over $23.3 million in cash on our balance sheet.   In addition, we expect our cash balances to remain strong through the fall as we experience continued growth in our UBAM division.   UBAM sales are primarily generated through prepaid e-commerce orders which have a positive impact on cash flows.” 

Mr. White concluded, “Having this line of credit provides additional security as we are purchasing increased inventory volumes to keep up with our recent sales growth.”  

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, book fairs with school and public libraries as well as sales over the internet. 

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

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FAQ

What is the significance of Educational Development Corporation renewing its credit line?

The renewal of the credit line enhances liquidity, allowing EDC to purchase increased inventory to meet sales demands.

How much cash did Educational Development Corporation report at the end of July 2020?

EDC reported over $23.3 million in cash at the end of July 2020, with no borrowings on its line of credit.

What are the expected growth prospects for Educational Development Corporation?

EDC expects continued growth, particularly in its UBAM division, driven by prepaid e-commerce orders.

Who is the lender for Educational Development Corporation's revolving line of credit?

The lender for EDC's revolving line of credit is MidFirst Bank.