Adjusted EBITDA increased 1% to $91.2 million in the fourth quarter and was up 6% to $145.4 million for the fiscal year.
Adjusted operating income decreased to $63.4 million in the fourth quarter from $66.8 million in the prior year period and was $35.8 million for the full year compared to $44.7 million last year.
Children's Book Publishing and Distribution segment revenue for Q4 increased 9% to $288.2 million, full year revenue increased 1% to $963.9 million, with adjusted operating income up $7.5 million to $131.3 million.
Education segment revenue declined 7% in Q4 to $125.7 million and 12% for the full year to $309.8 million, with adjusted operating income down to $6.9 million from $21.9 million.
Entertainment segment revenue increased significantly due to 9 Story Media Group acquisition, with Q4 revenue at $14.8 million versus $0.6 million prior year, but segment adjusted operating loss widened due to amortization expenses.
International segment revenue increased 8% in Q4 to $76.8 million and 2% for the full year to $279.6 million, with adjusted operating income improving to $2.9 million from a loss of $3.1 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $124.2 million for the year, down from $154.6 million prior year; free cash flow was $29.2 million versus $73.4 million last year.
Net debt was $136.6 million at fiscal year-end compared to a net cash position of $107.7 million at the end of fiscal 2024, reflecting acquisition funding and shareholder returns.
Returned over $92 million to shareholders in fiscal 2025, including $35 million in Q4, repurchasing nearly 3.5 million shares representing 11% of shares outstanding.
Revenue increased 7% to $508.3 million in the fourth quarter and was up 2% to $1,625.5 million for the fiscal year.
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