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Adaptive learning company HMH today announced a refreshed brand that reflects its commitment to accelerating dynamic learning and helping educators create growth for every student. This refresh marks a significant milestone in HMH's evolution, underscoring its promise to integrate the best of technology with the best of in-class instruction to support student success. This is represented by a new visual identity and streamlined name — HMH. “Just as there isn’t one kind of student, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to education. Educators need an intuitive digital ecosystem that helps drive momentum, growth and continuous learning for every student,” said Jack Lynch, HMH CEO. “Everything we do at HMH is in service of creating thriving classrooms built on meaningful student-teacher relationships.”

A summary of results for the third quarter ended October 29, 2022 as compared to the third quarter ended October 30, 2021: *Net sales of $880 million, down 3% as compared to last year on a reported basis and approximately flat on a constant currency basis. *Gross profit rate of 59.2%, down approximately 450 basis points as compared to last year. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by 370 basis points of higher freight and raw material costs and 60 basis points from the adverse impact of exchange rates. *Operating expense, excluding other operating income, net, approximately flat compared to last year, with decreases in marketing and incentive-based compensation, offset by higher inflation and digital fulfillment expenses. Operating expense as a percentage of sales increased to 57.2% from 55.8% last year. *Operating income of $18 million and $21 million on a reported and adjusted non-GAAP basis, respectively, as compared to operating income of $73 million and $79 million last year, on a reported and adjusted non-GAAP basis, respectively.

The issue, which goes on sale today coincides with the start of London Fashion Week, will feature three different covers featuring 19-year-old trailblazing hijab-wearing model Halima Aden, 73-year-old American model and actress, Lauren Hutton and 30-year-old supermodel Hilary Rhoda. Readers can also look forward to exclusive interviews with the three cover stars, a review of the hottest trends coming out of New York fashion Week and an exclusive chat with designer to the stars Roland Mouret, as well as all of Grazia’s regular news and views. The 252 page perfect-bound glossy magazine has attracted new advertisers including online fashion brand Three Floor and Calvin Klein Watches. Click Read More below for more of the story.