John Frederick
John Frederick retired as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Transition Date.
Highest-materiality recent filing
Sold Global Knowledge (instructor-led training) to Enduring Ventures affiliate for initial ~$5.4M note plus deferred $10M (less $2M liabilities) in quarterly installments.
NYSE accepts Skillsoft's compliance plan; stock remains listed until Sep 2027
NYSE accepted Skillsoft's business plan to regain compliance with continued listing standard 802.01B.
Skillsoft receives Saudi regulatory clearance for Global Knowledge sale; all approvals secured
EHJob GP LLC obtained clearance from Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Competition for the sale of Global Knowledge.
Skillsoft Q1 FY2027 revenue down 5% to $94.5M; net loss improves; GK segment held for sale
Revenue $94.5M, down 5% YoY; Net loss improved to $18.7M ($2.12 loss per share) from $29.6M ($3.56 loss per share).
Skillsoft names Ron Kisling CFO as John Frederick retires; Global Knowledge sale underway
Ronald Kisling appointed CFO effective May 20, 2026; John Frederick retires, serves as advisor through Sep 4, 2026.
Skillsoft sells Global Knowledge ILT business to Enduring Ventures; up to $20M total consideration
Initial consideration $10M (funded by cash, seller note, or third-party); deferred consideration up to $8M net, payable in 5 quarterly installments.
Q4 total revenue $131M vs $134M prior year; TDS revenue flat at $103M; net loss $37M ($4.19/share) vs $31M.
Skillsoft receives NYSE delisting notice for low market cap and equity
Notice received March 26, 2026; 30-day avg market cap <$50M and equity <$50M as of Oct 31, 2025.
Skillsoft Q3 rev down 6% to $129M; net loss widens to $41M; strategic review of GK
Total revenue $129M (-6% YoY); TDS $101M (-2%), GK $28M (-18%).
Skillsoft Q2 revenue $129M (-3% YoY); guides FY revenue down, maintains EBITDA target
Revenue $129M (-3% YoY); TDS flat $101M, GK $28M (-10% YoY).
Skillsoft Q1 revenue $124M (-3% YoY); Adj. EBITDA $22M; reaffirms FY2026 outlook
TDS revenue $99M (+1% YoY), third consecutive quarter of growth; GK revenue $25M (-16% YoY).
Skillsoft appoints John Frederick as CFO; Rich Walker to exit by July 4, 2025
John Frederick, formerly Chief Transformation Officer, named CFO effective May 15, 2025.
Skillsoft Q4 rev $134M, adj EBITDA $30M; FY2026 rev guided $530M-$545M
Q4 revenue $134M (down 3% YoY); full year $531M (down 4% YoY) above top of outlook range.
Skillsoft Q3: Revenue $137M, adj. EBITDA $32M (23% margin); raises FY25 revenue guidance
Total revenue of $137M vs $139M prior year; Talent Development Solutions revenue up 2% to $103M, Global Knowledge revenue $34M vs $38M.
Skillsoft Q2 revenue $132M (-6% YoY); net loss $40M; Adj EBITDA $28M (21% margin)
Revenue $132M down 6% YoY; TDS $102M (-1%), Global Knowledge $31M (-20%).
Skillsoft lowers FY2025 revenue outlook to $510-525M, reaffirms EBITDA, authorizes $10M buyback
Revenue guidance cut to $510-525M (prior $530-550M); Adjusted EBITDA reaffirmed at $105-110M.
Skillsoft Q1 FY2025 revenue $128M (-6% YoY); net loss improves; reaffirms FY outlook
Total GAAP revenue of $128M, down 6% YoY; Content & Platform flat at $98M; ILT revenue down 20% to $30M.
Skillsoft Q4 revenue $138M (-2% YoY); adjusted EBITDA $28M beats top end of FY guidance
Content & Platform segment revenue $102M (+4% YoY); ILT segment revenue $36M (-16%).
Skillsoft names Ron Hovsepian Executive Chair & CEO; Jeff Tarr retires effective April 16
Hovsepian appointed Executive Chair and principal executive officer effective April 16, 2024; succeeds retiring CEO Jeffrey R. Tarr.
GAAP net loss improved to $28M ($3.45/share) from $528M loss ($64.29/share) a year ago.
NYSE to delist Skillsoft warrants for abnormally low price; company will not appeal
NYSE notified Skillsoft on Oct 24, 2023 of intent to delist warrants (SKIL.WS) due to abnormally low price levels.
Skillsoft Q2 FY2024 Revenue $141M (+<1%); Content & Platform Bookings +7%
Total Bookings grew 4% YoY; Content & Platform segment Bookings up 7% and Revenue up 4% to $103M.
Skillsoft Q1 FY2024: Content & Platform bookings +9% CC, GAAP revenue $136M, net loss $44M
GAAP revenue $136M (+1% YoY); Content & Platform segment revenue $99M (+10%), Instructor-Led $37M (-18%).
Full year GAAP revenue $555M; GAAP net loss $725M; adjusted EBITDA $107M (margin 19%).
Delaware Chancery Court validates Skillsoft's Certificate of Amendment and shares issued in merger
Court granted Section 205 petition validating Certificate of Amendment effective as of June 10, 2021.
Filed petition in Delaware Chancery Court under Section 205 to validate Certificate of Amendment that increased authorized Class A shares from 200M to 375M.
Skillsoft completes SumTotal sale to Cornerstone; restates prior periods as discontinued ops
Completed disposition of 100% of Amber Holding Inc. (SumTotal) to Cornerstone OnDemand on Aug. 15, 2022.
Skillsoft amends Q3 FY2023 earnings: corrects nine-month loss per share from continuing ops to $4.67
Correction: nine-month loss per share from continuing ops revised to $4.67 from $4.78; discontinued ops income per share revised to $0.40 from $0.41.
Skillsoft reports Q3 net loss $528M (incl $571M goodwill impairment); reaffirms FY23 guidance
GAAP net loss of $528M includes $571M goodwill impairment charge; Adjusted EBITDA of $28M.
John Frederick retired as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Transition Date.
Keith Swiniarski, the Company’s VP, Finance, was appointed by the Board as the Company’s Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, effective June 5, 2025 (the “ Swiniarski Promotion ”).
Effective June 2, 2025, Jose Torres ceased to serve as Skillsoft Corp.’s (the “ Company ’ s ”) Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer and departed from the Company.
Rich Walker ceased to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer effective as of the Transition Date
On May 15, 2025, the Board of Directors (“ Board ”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “ Company ”) appointed John Frederick as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 15, 2025
On September 4, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Hovsepian (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which he will serve as our Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer.
On July 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Fahd Beg and Mr. Jim Frankola as directors to fill vacancies on the Board created by the resignations of Mr. Lawrence C. Illg and Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, respectively, each appointment effective as of the completion of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders on July 18, 2024.
On July 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Fahd Beg and Mr. Jim Frankola as directors to fill vacancies on the Board created by the resignations of Mr. Lawrence C. Illg and Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, respectively, each appointment effective as of the completion of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders on July 18, 2024.
On July 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Fahd Beg and Mr. Jim Frankola as directors to fill vacancies on the Board created by the resignations of Mr. Lawrence C. Illg and Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, respectively, each appointment effective as of the completion of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders on July 18, 2024.
On July 18, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) appointed Mr. Fahd Beg and Mr. Jim Frankola as directors to fill vacancies on the Board created by the resignations of Mr. Lawrence C. Illg and Mr. Jeffrey Tarr, respectively, each appointment effective as of the completion of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders on July 18, 2024.
On July 13, 2024, Lawrence C. Illg notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”) of his resignation from the Board, effective as of the completion of the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders on July 18, 2024.
As previously announced on April 15, 2024, Jeffrey R. Tarr, the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Skillsoft Corp. (the “Company”), retired from his position effective as of April 16, 2024 (the “Transition Date”).
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