Graham Holdings Company reported a substantial increase in net income attributable to common shares for the second quarter of 2021, reaching $115.4 million ($22.99 per share) compared to $18.9 million ($3.60 per share) for the second quarter of 2020. Revenue also saw a significant increase, rising by 23% to $801.2 million. The company's operating income increased to $37.6 million, driven by improved results across multiple divisions, including education, television broadcasting, and manufacturing. The acquisition of Leaf Group Ltd. in June 2021 also contributed to the company's overall performance.
Net income attributable to common shares increased to $115.4 million ($22.99 per share) for Q2 2021, compared to $18.9 million ($3.60 per share) for Q2 2020.
Revenue increased by 23% to $801.2 million, driven by growth in education, television broadcasting, manufacturing, healthcare, and other businesses.
Operating income rose to $37.6 million, driven by improved performance in education, television broadcasting, manufacturing, and other businesses.
The acquisition of Leaf Group Ltd. in June 2021 contributed to the company's revenue in the 'other businesses' segment.
The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to continue to have a significant adverse impact on several of the Company’s businesses for the remainder of 2021.
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