Nerdy Inc.
Business
Nerdy Inc. operates a technology-driven platform for live online learning that connects Learners of all ages with tutors, instructors, and subject matter Experts. It offers products and services including one-on-one tutoring, small-group and large-format classes, tutor chat, essay review, adaptive assessments, self-study tools, and subscription-based Learning Memberships. Key business segments include its flagship Varsity Tutors consumer business and its Learning Platform as a Service for Institutions, including Varsity Tutors for Schools and high-dosage tutoring products. The company distributes services primarily online direct-to-consumers and through school districts and institutional partnerships, serving U.S. learners via internet-enabled devices.
Summary from filing dated 2025-02-27
Financials
Consolidated Statement of Income
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 179 | 190 | 193 | 163 | 141 | |
| Cost of revenue | 75 | 62 | 57 | 50 | 47 | |
| Gross Profit | 104 | 128 | 136 | 113 | 94 | |
| Sales and marketing expenses | 60 | 72 | 68 | 74 | 65 | |
| General and administrative expenses | 106 | 127 | 126 | 130 | 122 | |
| Operating Loss | −62 | −70 | −58 | −91 | −96 | |
| Unrealized loss on derivatives, net | 0 | 0 | 13 | −27 | −71 | |
| Interest income, net | −1 | −3 | −3 | −483,000 | — | |
| Other (income) expense, net | −2,000 | 23,000 | −19,000 | 183,000 | 9 | |
| Loss before Income Taxes | −61 | −67 | −68 | −64 | −31 | |
| Income tax expense | 159,000 | 115,000 | 109,000 | 19,000 | 40,000 | |
| Net Loss | −61 | −67 | −68 | −64 | −31 | |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | −21 | −25 | −27 | −29 | −3 | |
| Net Loss Attributable to Class A Common Stockholders | −40 | −43 | −40 | −35 | −4 | |
| Basic (in dollars per share) | −0.33 | −0.38 | −0.41 | −0.41 | −0.05 | |
| Diluted (in dollars per share) | −0.33 | −0.38 | −0.41 | −0.41 | −0.05 | |
| Basic (in shares) | 121 | 112 | 97 | 86 | 79 | |
| Diluted (in shares) | 121 | 112 | 97 | 86 | 79 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | 48 | 53 | 75 | 91 | 144 | |
| Accounts receivable, net | 6 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 5 | |
| Other current assets | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | |
| Total Current Assets | 58 | 65 | 95 | 108 | 155 | |
| Fixed assets, net | 9 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | |
| Goodwill | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| Other assets | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 832,000 | |
| Total Assets | 76 | 93 | 125 | 133 | 177 | |
| Accounts payable | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| Deferred revenue | 14 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 30 | |
| Other current liabilities | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | |
| Total Current Liabilities | 26 | 28 | 36 | 37 | 42 | |
| Long-term debt | 19 | 0 | — | — | 0 | |
| Other liabilities | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 39 | |
| Total Liabilities | 47 | 31 | 39 | 52 | 81 | |
| Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 15) | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Additional paid-in capital | 617 | 597 | 568 | 522 | 490 | |
| Accumulated deficit | −598 | −558 | −515 | −475 | −440 | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 36,000 | 19,000 | 31,000 | −12,000 | 136,000 | |
| Total Stockholders Equity Excluding Noncontrolling Interests | 19 | 39 | 52 | 47 | 51 | |
| Noncontrolling interests | 10 | 22 | 33 | 34 | 45 | |
| Total Stockholders Equity | 29 | 61 | 86 | 81 | 96 | |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity | 76 | 93 | 125 | 133 | 177 |
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
| Concept | Trend | FY 2025 2025-12-31 | FY 2024 2024-12-31 | FY 2023 2023-12-31 | FY 2022 2022-12-31 | FY 2021 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-cash stock-based compensation expense | 28 | 41 | 44 | 47 | 54 | |
| Depreciation & amortization | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
| Amortization of intangibles | 625,000 | 614,000 | 606,000 | 602,000 | 1 | |
| Amortization of deferred financing fees | 78,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 493,000 | |
| Abandonment of capitalized internal-use software | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | — | |
| Other | 69,000 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net | 2 | 8 | −4 | −6 | −5 | |
| Decrease (increase) in other current assets | 66,000 | −78,000 | 972,000 | 125,000 | −3 | |
| Decrease in other assets | 799,000 | 2 | 527,000 | 1 | 16,000 | |
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable | 543,000 | −170,000 | −474,000 | −391,000 | −856,000 | |
| Decrease in deferred revenue | −1 | −5 | −5 | −4 | 13 | |
| (Decrease) increase in other current liabilities | −2 | −959,000 | 3 | −188,000 | 1 | |
| Decrease in other liabilities | −1 | −648,000 | −2 | −1 | −1 | |
| Net Cash Used In Operating Activities | −19 | −16 | −8 | −48 | −39 | |
| Capital expenditures | −5 | −7 | −7 | −5 | −5 | |
| Net Cash Used In Investing Activities | −5 | −7 | −7 | −5 | −5 | |
| Proceeds from term loan | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | |
| Payments of deferred financing fees | −501,000 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | |
| Payments of warrant and earnout transaction costs | 0 | 0 | −2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Financing Activities | 19 | 0 | −2 | −1 | 159 | |
| Effect of Exchange Rate Change on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash | −61,000 | −1,000 | −20,000 | −13,000 | 1,000 | |
| Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted cash | −5 | −22 | −16 | −54 | 115 | |
| Non-cash stock-based compensation | 29 | 43 | 47 | 50 | 55 | |
| Purchase of fixed assets included in accounts payable | 35,000 | 2,000 | 731,000 | 0 | 44,000 | |
| Cash paid for income taxes | 148,000 | 117,000 | 93,000 | 38,000 | 0 | |
| Cash paid for interest | 167,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |