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Scholastic Corporation Company Profile

NASDAQ: SCHLConsumer DiscretionaryBooksUSD

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Scholastic at a glance

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is a Books company in the Consumer Discretionary sector headquartered in New York, NY. Scholastic is led by Mr. Peter Warwick and employs about 5,090 people. The company's shares have traded publicly since 1992.

At a market capitalization of $698.8 million, it is considered a small-cap company. Its SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 0000866729, which identifies the company's filings on EDGAR.

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What does Scholastic do?

Scholastic Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes children's books in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and internationally. The Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment engages in the publication and distribution of children's print, digital, and audiobooks, as well as media and interactive products through its school reading events and trade channels; and operates school-based book clubs and book fairs. Its original publications include Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Baby-Sitters Club, The Magic School Bus, Captain Underpants, Dog Man, Wings of Fire, Cat Kid Comic Club, Clifford The Big Red Dog, and I Survived, Goosebumps; licensed properties comprising the Peppa Pig and Pokémon; and publishes and creates Klutz and Make Believe Ideas titles, such as Mini Shake Shop, Pokémon Stained Glass, LEGO Miniature Photography, and the Never Touch series. The Education Solutions segment publishes and distributes classroom magazines under the Scholastic News, Scholastic Scope, Storyworks, Let's Find Out, and Junior Scholastic names; print and digital supplemental and core classroom materials and programs, and related support services; print and online reference and non-fiction products; and provides consulting services. The Entertainment segment provides the development, production, distribution and licensing of children and family film and television content. The International segment publishes and distributes English, Hindi, and French language books; and operates school-based marketing channels, as well as supplying original and licensed children's books, and supplemental educational materials, including professional books for teachers. It distributes its products and services directly to schools and libraries through retail stores and the internet. Scholastic Corporation was founded in 1920 and is based in New York, New York.

Business description based on the company's public filings.

Company information

Legal name
Scholastic Corporation
Ticker
NASDAQ: SCHL
Industry
Books
CEO
Mr. Peter Warwick
Employees
5,090
Headquarters
557 Broadway, New York, NY, United States
Phone
212 343 6100
IPO year
1992
Market cap
$698.82M
SEC CIK
0000866729

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