Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q3 2025 was $137 million, down approximately $2 million or 1% year-over-year [27] - Adjusted EBITDA was $32 million or 23% of revenue, up $2 million compared to the previous year [29] - GAAP net loss was $24 million, an improvement from a net loss of $28 million in the prior year [30] - Positive free cash flow of $4 million was achieved in Q3, marking a significant improvement [32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Talent Development Solutions (TDS) revenue was $103 million, up 2% year-over-year, driven by a shift towards talent development [22] - Global Knowledge (GK) revenue was $34 million, down 10% year-over-year, but showed sequential improvement with a decline reduced from 20% to 10% [25][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The LTM dollar retention rate for TDS remained flat at 98%, down from approximately 101% in Q3 of the previous year [23] - The decline in retention was attributed to softness in coaching and compliance product offerings [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a transformation strategy that includes fixing operational basics and investing for growth [7] - Near-term commitments include achieving $45 million in annualized expense reductions and returning to top-line growth in fiscal year 2026 [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the progress made during the quarter and the positive early results from the new business unit structure [10] - The company is optimistic about generating positive free cash flow for the full fiscal year 2026 [9] Other Important Information - The company has implemented a new integrated compliance platform, resulting in a 48% increase in net promoter score [16] - The company has successfully renegotiated terms of its $75 million accounts receivable facility, extending its maturity to FY 2029 [35] Q&A Session Summary Question: On GK stabilization and proof points - Management noted that there were multiple small successes in the GK business, including recognition as Partner of the Year from several organizations [45] Question: Additional headwinds for coaching and compliance - Management acknowledged the challenges in coaching and compliance but emphasized the transition to a subscription model to improve customer utilization [49][50]

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $137.225 million, a decrease of 1.2% compared to $138.956 million for the same period in 2023[146]. - SaaS subscription revenues for Talent Development Solutions increased by 1.1% to $97.123 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $96.085 million in 2023[146]. - Non-subscription revenues decreased by 6.5% to $40.102 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $42.871 million in 2023[146]. - The Global Knowledge segment's revenues decreased by 9.5% to $34.227 million for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $37.824 million in 2023[146]. - The Talent Development Solutions segment's revenues for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, decreased by 0.7% to $285.927 million compared to $287.936 million in 2023[146]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased from 114.4% in the three months ended October 31, 2023, to 106.8% in the same period of 2024[139]. - Total operating expenses decreased by $12,425, or 7.8%, for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[150]. - Content and software development expenses decreased by $1,189, or 7.4%, for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[152]. - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $4,368, or 9.9%, for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[154]. - Total cost of revenues decreased by $2,095, or 5.8%, for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[151]. - Compensation and benefits in content and software development decreased by $2,876, or 7.6%, for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[152]. - Advertising and promotions in selling and marketing decreased by $2,274, or 30.0%, for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[154]. - Facilities and utilities expenses in content and software development decreased by $270, or 8.6%, for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023[151]. - The comprehensive resource reallocation plan contributed to the decreases in various expense categories[152]. Resource Allocation and Investments - The company announced a resource reallocation plan expected to result in more than $45 million of annualized cost savings, with plans to reinvest up to half in strategic growth initiatives[148]. - The company is investing in technology, which has led to increased software maintenance costs despite overall expense reductions[152]. - Cash flows from investing activities included $13.0 million for internally developed software in the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $8.1 million in the same period of 2023[180]. - The company invested significantly in internally developed software, with cash payments increasing from $8.1 million in 2023 to $13.0 million in 2024[180]. Cash and Financing - As of October 31, 2024, the company had $97.9 million in cash and cash equivalents[168]. - The company has access to up to $75.0 million of borrowings under its accounts receivable facility, with $10.0 million drawn as of October 31, 2024[175]. - Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2024 was $12.2 million, compared to a cash used of $8.7 million in the same period of 2023[178]. - Cash flows used in financing activities increased primarily due to payments on the accounts receivable facility, totaling $40.8 million for the nine months ended October 31, 2024[183]. Shareholder Actions - The Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase of up to $10 million for Class A common stock, effective from July 11, 2024[176]. - The company has not yet repurchased any shares under the authorized share repurchase program as of October 31, 2024[176]. Tax and Income - The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was impacted by non-deductible items and changes in the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets[167]. - Interest income for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $2.897 million, an increase of 12.5% compared to $2.576 million for the same period in 2023[161]. - Other income (expense), net for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $(538) thousand, a decrease of 2931.6% compared to $31 thousand for the same period in 2023[161]. Restructuring and Charges - Restructuring charges for the three months ended October 31, 2024, totaled $3.1 million, compared to $0.9 million for the same period in 2023[160]. Market and Currency Impact - A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in approximately $3.0 million additional pre-tax interest expense annually[206]. - A 10% increase in foreign currency exchange rates would have impacted pre-tax income by approximately $3.0 million on an annualized basis[209]. - A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would result in an approximately $0.5 million increase or decrease in interest income on an annualized basis[207]. - A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in interest rates would result in an approximately $7.0 million increase or decrease in the fair value adjustment of interest rate swaps at a point in time[208]. - A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in current exchange rates would have resulted in an impact of approximately $3.0 million on pre-tax income (loss) on an annualized basis[209]. Business Overview - The company serves approximately 60% of the Fortune 1000, focusing on leadership, business skills, technology skills, and compliance[134]. - The community of learners has grown to over 90 million in more than 150 countries, learning in over 30 languages[136]. - The company recognized revenue from cloud-based solutions on a straight-line basis over the contract term, typically ranging from one to three years[191]. - The company recorded a gain of $55.9 million from the sale of its SumTotal business, completed on August 15, 2022[166].

Revenue Performance - Total Revenue for Q3 FY2025 was $137 million, a decrease of 1.4% from $139 million in the prior year[3] - Talent Development Solutions Revenue increased by 2% to $103 million compared to the prior year[3] - Total revenues for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $137,225,000, a decrease of 1.25% from $138,956,000 for the same period in 2023[27] - Total revenues for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, were $397,241 thousand, a decrease of 4.5% compared to $415,697 thousand for the same period in 2023[30] - Talent Development Solutions revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $102,998 thousand, slightly up from $101,132 thousand for the same period in 2023[30] - Global Knowledge revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2024, decreased to $34,227 thousand from $37,824 thousand in the same period last year, representing a decline of 6.8%[30] Profitability and Loss - Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $32 million, reflecting a margin of 23% of Revenue, up from 21% in the prior year[3] - Net Loss for the quarter was $24 million, an improvement from a net loss of $28 million in the prior year[3] - Net loss for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $23,599,000, compared to a net loss of $27,736,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 15.4% improvement[27] - Net income (loss) for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $(90,801) thousand, an improvement from $(103,959) thousand for the same period in 2023[30] - Adjusted net income (loss) from continuing operations for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $(61,922) thousand, compared to $(82,191) thousand for the same period in 2023[30] - The adjusted net income (loss) margin for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was (10.9)%, an improvement from (16.4)% in the same period last year[30] Cash Flow and Expenses - Skillsoft generated positive free cash flow during the quarter, contributing to improved profitability[5] - Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, was $12,214 thousand, a significant improvement from $(8,681) thousand for the same period in 2023[28] - Skillsoft generated a free cash flow of $4,084 for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to a negative free cash flow of $(13,117) in the same period of 2023[34] - The net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $8,717, a significant improvement from $(10,666) in the same period of 2023[34] - Adjusted free cash flow (levered) for the three months ended October 31, 2024, was $14,173, compared to a negative $10,811 in the same period of 2023[34] - The total GAAP operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2024, were $110,550, down from $118,824, indicating a reduction of 7.15%[31] Debt and Assets - Gross debt decreased to $591 million, down $35 million from the prior year[3] - Total current assets decreased to $260,134,000 as of October 31, 2024, from $385,331,000 as of January 31, 2024, a decline of 32.5%[26] - Total assets decreased to $1,053,531,000 as of October 31, 2024, from $1,273,634,000 as of January 31, 2024, a reduction of 17.3%[26] - Total current liabilities decreased to $294,001,000 as of October 31, 2024, from $413,228,000 as of January 31, 2024, a decline of 28.8%[26] - Long-term debt remained relatively stable at $574,312,000 as of October 31, 2024, compared to $577,487,000 as of January 31, 2024[26] - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to $97,921,000 as of October 31, 2024, down from $136,308,000 as of January 31, 2024, a decline of 28.1%[26] Strategic Initiatives - The company raised its full-year fiscal 2025 revenue guidance to a range of $520 million to $530 million[5] - The company launched several AI-driven tools, including AI Coaching Assistant and AI Learning Assistant, enhancing its learning platform[4] - Skillsoft's Compliance Suite was introduced to help companies develop competencies for risk mitigation[4] - Key customer wins in AI upskilling generated over $8 million from six global companies[4] Restructuring and Costs - The company incurred $3,095,000 in restructuring costs for the three months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $873,000 in the same period of 2023[27] - The company incurred acquisition and integration-related costs of $3,349 thousand for the nine months ended October 31, 2024, compared to $2,838 thousand for the same period in 2023[30]

Core Viewpoint - Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy), indicating a positive outlook based on rising earnings estimates, which significantly influence stock prices [1][2]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system emphasizes the correlation between changes in earnings estimates and stock price movements, making it a valuable tool for investors [2][3]. - Institutional investors often adjust their valuations based on earnings estimates, leading to significant stock price movements when estimates are revised [3]. Skillsoft's Earnings Outlook - For the fiscal year ending January 2025, Skillsoft is projected to earn -$9.80 per share, reflecting a 26.4% change from the previous year's reported figure [7]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Skillsoft has increased by 19%, indicating a positive trend in earnings expectations [7]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system categorizes stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [6]. - Only the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks receive a 'Strong Buy' rating, highlighting Skillsoft's strong position in terms of earnings estimate revisions [8][9].

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Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) came out with a quarterly loss of $2.40 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $3.06. This compares to loss of $3.60 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 21.57%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post a loss of $4 per share when it actually produced a loss of $3.42, delivering a surprise of 14.50%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed ...

Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended July 31, 2024, were $132.2 million, a decrease of 6.3% compared to $141.2 million for the same period in 2023[113]. - SaaS subscription revenues for the Talent Development Solutions segment decreased by 2.4% to $95.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $98.0 million in the prior year[113]. - Non-subscription revenues decreased by 15.2% to $36.6 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $43.2 million in the same period in 2023[113]. - The operating loss for the three months ended July 31, 2024, was (14.6)%, an improvement from (18.1)% in the same period in 2023[107]. Cost Management - Operating expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased from 118.1% in July 2023 to 114.6% in July 2024[107]. - The cost of revenues decreased by 19.8% to $32.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2024, compared to $40.5 million in the prior year[115]. - Total operating expenses decreased by $14.9 million, or 9.0%, compared to the previous period, totaling $151.6 million[116]. - Content and software development expenses decreased by $2.870 million, or 16.1%, for the three months ended July 31, 2024, totaling $14.993 million[118]. - Selling and marketing expenses increased slightly by $0.273 million, or 0.7%, for the three months ended July 31, 2024, totaling $40.684 million[120]. - General and administrative expenses saw a decline due to lower stock-compensation expenses and cost savings from facility consolidation[122]. - Total G&A expenses for the three months ended July 31, 2024, decreased by $5.69 million (22.7%) compared to the same period in 2023, totaling $19.395 million[128]. Strategic Initiatives - The company announced a resource reallocation plan expected to result in over $45 million of annualized cost savings, with plans to reinvest up to half in strategic growth initiatives[114]. - The company utilizes generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to enhance its learning solutions and address emerging customer needs[105]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company had $122.7 million in cash and cash equivalents as of July 31, 2024, with expectations to fund operations and working capital needs for at least the next twelve months[136]. - Cash flows from operating activities for the six months ended July 31, 2024, provided $3.497 million, an increase from $1.985 million in the same period of 2023[143]. - Cash flows used in investing activities for the six months ended July 31, 2024, were $9.195 million, compared to $14.494 million in the prior year, reflecting a decrease due to the sale of the SumTotal business[145]. Tax and Interest - The effective income tax rate for the three months ended July 31, 2024, was impacted by non-deductible items and foreign rate differentials, resulting in a provision of $(2.056) million, an increase of $167,000 (8.8%) from the prior year[138]. - Interest income increased by $174,000 (20.0%) for the three months ended July 31, 2024, totaling $1.045 million, compared to $871,000 in the same period of 2023[129]. Debt and Obligations - As of July 31, 2024, the total contractual obligations amount to $602.9 million, including $591.4 million in term loan facilities and $11.5 million in operating leases[147]. - A hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would result in approximately $3.3 million additional pre-tax interest expense annually[164]. - The company has entered into two fixed-rate interest rate swap agreements to convert $300.0 million of variable rate debt to a fixed rate[164]. Revenue Recognition - The company recognizes revenue from cloud-based solutions on a straight-line basis over the contract term, typically ranging from one to three years[153]. - Revenue from virtual, on-demand, and classroom training is recognized in the period services are rendered[154]. Other Financial Metrics - Other income (expense), net improved by $516,000 (55.2%) for the three months ended July 31, 2024, resulting in a loss of $418,000 compared to a loss of $934,000 in the prior year[129]. - A share repurchase authorization for up to $10 million of Class A common stock was approved on July 10, 2024, with no shares repurchased as of July 31, 2024[141]. - The company recorded a gain of $55.9 million from the sale of its SumTotal business, completed on August 15, 2022, after adjustments[134].

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Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) shares soared 29% in the last trading session to close at $14.51. The move was backed by solid volume with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This compares to the stock's 34.6% loss over the past four weeks. The company is benefiting from a growing content and platform segment, driven by increased expansion bookings and business wins. This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $3.06 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year chang ...

Shares of Skillsoft Corp. (SKIL) have gained 7.1% over the past four weeks to close the last trading session at $14.02, but there could still be a solid upside left in the stock if short-term price targets of Wall Street analysts are any indication. Going by the price targets, the mean estimate of $36.67 indicates a potential upside of 161.6%. The mean estimate comprises three short-term price targets with a standard deviation of $15.28. While the lowest estimate of $20 indicates a 42.7% increase from the c ...