---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000866729-26-000005"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "SCHL"
cik: "0000866729"
company_name: "SCHOLASTIC CORP"
filed_at: "2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T09:46:04.001365+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Scholastic authorizes $200M Dutch auction tender offer at $36-$40/share

## Summary
- Repurchase of up to $200M of common stock via modified Dutch auction tender offer.
- Purchase price range: $36.00 to $40.00 per share, cash, net of withholding taxes.
- Offer expected to commence March 23, 2026; expires April 20, 2026 unless extended.
- Funding from cash on hand and borrowings under revolving credit facility.
- J.P. Morgan Securities LLC serving as Dealer-Manager for the offer.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000866729-26-000005
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: SCHL
- cik: 0000866729
- company_name: SCHOLASTIC CORP
- filed_at: 2026-03-19T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866729/000086672926000005/0000866729-26-000005-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/866729/000086672926000005/schl-20260319.htm

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