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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark one)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission File Number: 0-23245

 

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

36-3932190

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

1750 E. Golf Road

Schaumburg, Illinois

60173

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (847) 781-3600

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report: N/A

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

 

Trading symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

PRDO

 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

 

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

 

 

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company, as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Yes No

Number of shares of registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding as of November 6, 2024: 65,716,357

 


PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

 

Page

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

1

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

2

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited)

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

4

 

 

 

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

5

 

 

 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

17

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

26

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

26

 

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

28

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

28

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

28

Item 5.

Other Information

28

Item 6.

Exhibits

29

 

 

SIGNATURES

30

 

 

 


 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

ASSETS

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted

 

$

238,049

 

 

$

118,009

 

Restricted cash

 

 

773

 

 

 

1,012

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

238,822

 

 

 

119,021

 

Short-term investments

 

 

483,772

 

 

 

485,135

 

Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments

 

 

722,594

 

 

 

604,156

 

Student receivables, gross

 

 

67,599

 

 

 

64,011

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

 

(35,581

)

 

 

(34,613

)

Student receivables, net

 

 

32,018

 

 

 

29,398

 

Receivables, other

 

 

4,114

 

 

 

4,539

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

10,665

 

 

 

11,712

 

Inventories

 

 

3,870

 

 

 

5,004

 

Other current assets

 

 

263

 

 

 

155

 

Total current assets

 

 

773,524

 

 

 

654,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $64,602 and $58,785
   as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

18,099

 

 

 

21,371

 

Right of use asset, net

 

 

15,669

 

 

 

19,096

 

Goodwill

 

 

241,162

 

 

 

241,162

 

Intangible assets, net of amortization of $26,937 and $23,612 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

32,894

 

 

 

36,219

 

Student receivables, gross

 

 

8,656

 

 

 

7,028

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

 

(2,752

)

 

 

(3,169

)

Student receivables, net

 

 

5,904

 

 

 

3,859

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

 

 

23,010

 

 

 

23,804

 

Other assets

 

 

6,494

 

 

 

6,841

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,116,756

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liability-operating

 

$

4,969

 

 

$

5,701

 

Accounts payable

 

 

13,647

 

 

 

10,766

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payroll and related benefits

 

 

33,517

 

 

 

32,684

 

Advertising and marketing costs

 

 

7,969

 

 

 

7,196

 

Income taxes

 

 

10,396

 

 

 

3,974

 

Other

 

 

21,322

 

 

 

13,503

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

49,347

 

 

 

37,215

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

141,167

 

 

 

111,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease liability-operating

 

 

17,317

 

 

 

21,346

 

Other liabilities

 

 

22,841

 

 

 

33,510

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

40,158

 

 

 

54,856

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 91,020,793
   and
90,270,306 shares issued, 65,716,357 and 65,544,539 shares
   outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

910

 

 

 

903

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

704,346

 

 

 

694,798

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

1,568

 

 

 

(666

)

Retained earnings

 

 

573,031

 

 

 

480,606

 

Treasury stock, at cost; 25,304,436 and 24,725,767 shares as of September 30, 2024
   and December 31, 2023, respectively

 

 

(344,424

)

 

 

(334,220

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

935,431

 

 

 

841,421

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

1,116,756

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

1


 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuition and fees, net

 

$

168,442

 

 

$

178,259

 

 

$

500,844

 

 

$

556,098

 

Other

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

1,664

 

 

 

3,988

 

 

 

5,987

 

Total revenue

 

 

169,828

 

 

 

179,923

 

 

 

504,832

 

 

 

562,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational services and facilities

 

 

28,287

 

 

 

33,502

 

 

 

85,661

 

 

 

100,101

 

General and administrative

 

 

93,694

 

 

 

92,054

 

 

 

270,487

 

 

 

305,328

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,053

 

 

 

3,914

 

 

 

9,138

 

 

 

13,438

 

Asset impairment

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,380

 

 

 

2,468

 

 

 

8,715

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

125,034

 

 

 

136,850

 

 

 

367,754

 

 

 

427,582

 

Operating income

 

 

44,794

 

 

 

43,073

 

 

 

137,078

 

 

 

134,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

7,702

 

 

 

5,210

 

 

 

21,685

 

 

 

13,559

 

Interest expense

 

 

(82

)

 

 

(97

)

 

 

(529

)

 

 

(288

)

Miscellaneous (expense) income

 

 

(52

)

 

 

(98

)

 

 

(7

)

 

 

21,970

 

Total other income

 

 

7,568

 

 

 

5,015

 

 

 

21,149

 

 

 

35,241

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRETAX INCOME

 

 

52,362

 

 

 

48,088

 

 

 

158,227

 

 

 

169,744

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

14,107

 

 

 

6,781

 

 

 

42,101

 

 

 

39,280

 

NET INCOME

 

 

38,255

 

 

 

41,307

 

 

 

116,126

 

 

 

130,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC:

 

$

0.58

 

 

$

0.63

 

 

$

1.77

 

 

$

1.95

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED:

 

$

0.57

 

 

$

0.62

 

 

$

1.73

 

 

$

1.92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

65,699

 

 

 

65,634

 

 

 

65,622

 

 

 

66,758

 

Diluted

 

 

67,312

 

 

 

67,103

 

 

 

67,110

 

 

 

68,072

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(In Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

NET INCOME

 

$

38,255

 

 

$

41,307

 

 

$

116,126

 

 

$

130,464

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

46

 

 

 

(31

)

 

 

7

 

 

 

(8

)

Unrealized gain on investments

 

 

3,243

 

 

 

653

 

 

 

2,227

 

 

 

456

 

     Total other comprehensive income

 

 

3,289

 

 

 

622

 

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

448

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

$

41,544

 

 

$

41,929

 

 

$

118,360

 

 

$

130,912

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Issued Shares

 

 

$0.01 Par
Value

 

 

Purchased Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Total

 

BALANCE, July 1, 2024

 

 

90,978

 

 

$

910

 

 

 

(25,304

)

 

$

(344,424

)

 

$

701,153

 

 

$

(1,721

)

 

$

543,606

 

 

$

899,524

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

38,255

 

 

 

38,255

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

46

 

Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,243

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,243

 

Dividends to shareholders, per share $0.13

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8,830

)

 

 

(8,830

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,828

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,828

 

Common stock issued

 

 

43

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

365

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

365

 

BALANCE, September 30, 2024

 

 

91,021

 

 

$

910

 

 

 

(25,304

)

 

$

(344,424

)

 

$

704,346

 

 

$

1,568

 

 

$

573,031

 

 

$

935,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Issued Shares

 

 

$0.01 Par
Value

 

 

Purchased Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Total

 

BALANCE, July 1, 2023

 

 

90,016

 

 

$

900

 

 

 

(24,407

)

 

$

(328,648

)

 

$

688,805

 

 

$

(5,621

)

 

$

436,996

 

 

$

792,432

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

41,307

 

 

 

41,307

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(31

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(31

)

Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

653

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

653

 

Dividends to shareholders, per share $0.11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7,474

)

 

 

(7,474

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,336

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,336

 

Common stock issued

 

 

60

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

435

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

436

 

BALANCE, September 30, 2023

 

 

90,076

 

 

$

901

 

 

 

(24,407

)

 

$

(328,648

)

 

$

691,576

 

 

$

(4,999

)

 

$

470,829

 

 

$

829,659

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Issued Shares

 

 

$0.01 Par
Value

 

 

Purchased Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Total

 

BALANCE, January 1, 2024

 

 

90,270

 

 

$

903

 

 

 

(24,726

)

 

$

(334,220

)

 

$

694,798

 

 

$

(666

)

 

$

480,606

 

 

$

841,421

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

116,126

 

 

 

116,126

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7

 

Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,227

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,227

 

Dividends to shareholders, per share $0.35

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(23,701

)

 

 

(23,701

)

Treasury stock purchased

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(385

)

 

 

(6,769

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(6,769

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,385

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,385

 

Common stock issued

 

 

751

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

(193

)

 

 

(3,435

)

 

 

2,163

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,265

)

BALANCE, September 30, 2024

 

 

91,021

 

 

$

910

 

 

 

(25,304

)

 

$

(344,424

)

 

$

704,346

 

 

$

1,568

 

 

$

573,031

 

 

$

935,431

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

Issued Shares

 

 

$0.01 Par
Value

 

 

Purchased Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional Paid-in Capital

 

 

Comprehensive Loss

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Total

 

BALANCE, January 1, 2023

 

 

89,396

 

 

$

894

 

 

 

(22,221

)

 

$

(301,624

)

 

$

684,183

 

 

$

(5,447

)

 

$

347,839

 

 

$

725,845

 

Net income

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

130,464

 

 

 

130,464

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(8

)

Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

456

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

456

 

Dividends to shareholders, per share $0.11

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(7,474

)

 

 

(7,474

)

Treasury stock purchased

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(221

)

 

 

(2,729

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,729

)

Treasury stock acquired upon sale of asset

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,800

)

 

 

(22,086

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(22,086

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,651

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,651

 

Common stock issued

 

 

680

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

(165

)

 

 

(2,209

)

 

 

742

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,460

)

BALANCE, September 30, 2023

 

 

90,076

 

 

$

901

 

 

 

(24,407

)

 

$

(328,648

)

 

$

691,576

 

 

$

(4,999

)

 

$

470,829

 

 

$

829,659

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(In Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

116,126

 

 

$

130,464

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net

 

 

 

 

 

 

cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asset impairment

 

 

2,468

 

 

 

8,715

 

Gain on sale of asset

 

 

-

 

 

 

(22,086

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

9,138

 

 

 

13,438

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

26,519

 

Compensation expense related to share-based awards

 

 

7,385

 

 

 

6,651

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

794

 

 

 

4,249

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

(13,280

)

 

 

(69,117

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

143,995

 

 

 

98,833

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

 

 

(266,842

)

 

 

(205,529

)

Sales of available-for-sale investments

 

 

277,111

 

 

 

179,139

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(2,997

)

 

 

(4,801

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

7,272

 

 

 

(31,191

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

2,170

 

 

 

749

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

(6,769

)

 

 

(2,729

)

Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation

 

 

(3,435

)

 

 

(2,209

)

Payments of cash dividends and dividend equivalents

 

 

(23,156

)

 

 

(7,222

)

Release of cash held in escrow

 

 

(276

)

 

 

(1,000

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(31,466

)

 

 

(12,411

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

 

119,801

 

 

 

55,231

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of the period

 

 

119,021

 

 

 

118,884

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of the period

 

$

238,822

 

 

$

174,115

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

Perdoceo’s accredited academic institutions offer a quality postsecondary education primarily online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The Company’s academic institutions – Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) and the American InterContinental University System (“AIUS” or “AIU System”) – provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Our academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of today’s busy adults. CTU and AIUS continue to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. Perdoceo's institutions are committed to providing quality education that closes the gap between learners who seek to advance their careers and employers needing a qualified workforce.

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” “Perdoceo” and “PEC” refer to Perdoceo Education Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations for reporting the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. This report should be read in conjunction with our 2023 Form 10-K. In our opinion, these financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation.

Operating results for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Perdoceo Education Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Our reporting segments are determined in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280 – Segment Reporting and are based upon how the Company analyzes performance and makes decisions. Each segment represents a postsecondary education provider that offers a variety of academic programs. We organize our business across two reporting segments: CTU and AIUS.

 

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recent accounting guidance not yet adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require that public business entities on an annual basis 1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation, and 2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments require disclosure about income taxes paid by federal, state and foreign taxes, and by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal or greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid. The amendments also require entities to disclose income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense disaggregated between domestic and foreign and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state and foreign. For all public business entities, ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require that a public entity disclose on an annual and interim basis, 1) significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, 2) an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The other segment items category is the difference between segment revenue less the segment expenses disclosed under the significant expense principle and each reported measure of segment profit or loss, and 3) disclose the title and

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position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. For all public business entities, ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. For all public business entities, ASU 2022-03 is effective for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Investments consist of the following as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

$

224,665

 

 

$

1,203

 

 

$

(85

)

 

$

225,783

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

257,488

 

 

 

576

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

257,989

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

482,153

 

 

$

1,779

 

 

$

(160

)

 

$

483,772

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

 

245,886

 

 

 

719

 

 

 

(892

)

 

 

245,713

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

239,859

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

(830

)

 

 

239,422

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

485,745

 

 

$

1,112

 

 

$

(1,722

)

 

$

485,135

 

In the table above, unrealized holding gains (losses) relate to short-term investments that have been in a continuous unrealized gain (loss) position for less than one year.

Our non-governmental debt securities primarily consist of corporate bonds, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. Our treasury and federal agencies primarily consist of U.S. Treasury bills and federal home loan debt securities.

Realized gains or loss resulting from sales of investments were zero during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

As of September 30, 2024, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments (available for sale) consist of non-governmental debt securities and treasury and federal agencies securities. Available for sale securities included in Level 2 are estimated based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, such as quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

All of our available for sale investments were measured under Level 2 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Additionally, money market funds of $30.5 million and $30.3 million included within cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were measured under Level 1. Non-governmental debt securities of $20.9 million included within cash and cash equivalents on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 were measured under Level 2. Federal agency debt securities of $53.2 million and $44.9

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million included within cash and cash equivalents on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were measured under Level 2.

Equity Method Investment

Our investment in an equity affiliate, which is recorded within other noncurrent assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, represents an international investment in a private company. As of September 30, 2024, our investment in an equity affiliate equated to 30.7%, or $1.2 million.

During each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded approximately $0.1 million of loss and during the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded less than ten thousand dollars of loss and approximately $0.1 million of loss, respectively, related to our equity affiliate within miscellaneous (expense) income on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.

We make periodic operating maintenance payments to our equity affiliate. The total fees recorded during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

Maintenance Fee Payments

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024

$

429

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023

$

411

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2024

$

1,296

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2023

$

1,256

 

 

Credit Agreement

Termination of credit agreement

On July 29, 2024, the Company gave notice of the termination of its credit agreement, dated as of September 8, 2021, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, as borrower, certain of its subsidiary guarantors thereunder, the lenders from time-to-time parties thereto and Wintrust Bank N.A. (the “Termination”).

At the time of the Termination of the Credit Agreement, the Company was not in default under the Credit Agreement, nor did it have any amounts outstanding thereunder. The Credit Agreement was due to mature on January 31, 2027. The Company made the decision to terminate the Credit Agreement due to the Company’s strong cash position and to avoid uncertainty under the Credit Agreement associated with newly effective Title IV financial responsibility requirements.

The Termination was effective on July 30, 2024. Upon effectiveness of the Termination, all security interests and pledges granted to the secured parties under the Credit Agreement were terminated and released. The Company did not incur any material early termination penalties in connection with the Termination.

 

5. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

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For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

109,730

 

 

$

51,174

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

160,904

 

 

$

114,104

 

 

$

56,212

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

170,316

 

Technology and other fees

 

5,107

 

 

 

2,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,538

 

 

 

5,269

 

 

 

2,674

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,943

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

114,837

 

 

 

53,605

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

168,442

 

 

 

119,373

 

 

 

58,886

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

178,259

 

Other revenue (2)

 

905

 

 

 

282

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

1,179

 

 

 

340

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

1,664

 

Total revenue

$

115,742

 

 

$

53,887

 

 

$

199

 

 

$

169,828

 

 

$

120,552

 

 

$

59,226

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

324,148

 

 

$

153,969

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

478,117

 

 

$

344,966

 

 

$

185,993

 

$

-

 

 

$

530,959

 

Technology and other fees

 

15,445

 

 

 

7,282

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

22,727

 

 

 

16,112

 

 

 

9,027

 

 

-

 

 

 

25,139

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

339,593

 

 

 

161,251

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

500,844

 

 

 

361,078

 

 

 

195,020

 

 

-

 

 

 

556,098

 

Other revenue (2)

 

2,546

 

 

 

863

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

3,988

 

 

 

3,258

 

 

 

2,108

 

 

621

 

 

 

5,987

 

Total revenue

$

342,139

 

 

$

162,114

 

 

$

579

 

 

$

504,832

 

 

$

364,336

 

 

$

197,128

 

$

621

 

 

$

562,085

 

__________________

 

(1)
Tuition includes revenue earned for all degree-granting programs as well as revenue earned for non-degree and professional development programs.
(2)
Other revenue primarily includes contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue.

 

Performance Obligations

Our revenue, which is derived primarily from academic programs taught to students who attend our universities, is generally segregated into two categories: (1) tuition and fees, and (2) other. Tuition and fees represent costs to our students for educational services provided by our universities and are reflected net of scholarships and tuition discounts. Our universities charge tuition and fees at varying amounts, depending on the university, the type of program and specific curriculum. Our universities bill students a single charge that covers tuition, certain fees and required program materials, such as textbooks and supplies, which we treat as a single performance obligation. Generally, we bill student tuition at the beginning of each academic term for our degree programs and recognize the tuition as revenue on a straight-line basis over the academic term. As part of a student’s course of instruction, certain fees, such as technology fees and graduation fees, are billed separately to students. These fees are generally earned over the applicable term and are not considered separate performance obligations. We generally bill student tuition upon enrollment for our non-degree professional development programs and recognize the tuition as revenue on a straight-line basis over the length of the offering.

Other revenue, which primarily consists of contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue, is billed and recognized as goods are delivered or services are performed.

Contract Assets

For each term, the portion of tuition and fee payments received from students but not yet earned is recorded as deferred revenue and reported as a current liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, as we expect to earn these revenues within the next year. A contract asset is recorded for each student for the current term for which they are enrolled for the amount charged for the current term that has not yet been received as payment and to which we do not have the unconditional right to receive payment because the student has not reached the point in the student’s current academic term at which the amount billed is no longer refundable to the student. On a student by student basis, the contract asset is offset against the deferred revenue balance for the current term and the net deferred revenue balance is reflected within current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. For certain of our institutions, students are billed as they enroll in courses, including courses related to future periods. Any billings for future periods would meet the definition of a contract asset as we do not have the unconditional right to receive payment as the course has not yet started. Contract assets related to future periods are offset against the respective deferred revenue associated with the future period.

Due to the short-term nature of our academic terms, the contract asset balance which exists at the beginning of each quarter will no longer be a contract asset at the end of that quarter, with the exception of the contract assets associated with future periods. The decrease in contract asset balances are a result of one of the following: it becomes a student receivable balance once a student reaches the point in a student’s academic term where the amount billed is no longer refundable to the student; a refund is made to withdrawn students for the portion entitled to be refunded under each institutions’ refund policy; we receive funds to apply against the contract asset balance; or a student makes a change to the number of classes they are enrolled in which may cause an adjustment to their previously billed amount. As of the end of each quarter, a new contract asset is determined on a student by student basis based on the

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most recently started term and a student’s progress within that term as compared to the date at which the student is no longer entitled to a refund under each institution’s refund policy. Contract assets associated with future periods remain as contract assets until the course begins and the student reaches the point in that course that they are no longer entitled to a refund.

The amount of deferred revenue balances which are being offset with contract assets balances as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

As of

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Gross deferred revenue

$

82,207

 

 

$

63,970

 

Gross contract assets

 

(32,860

)

 

 

(26,755

)

Deferred revenue, net

 

$

49,347

 

 

$

37,215

 

Deferred Revenue

Changes in our deferred revenue balances for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, July 1

$

67,880

 

 

$

22,905

 

 

$

90,785

 

 

$

72,702

 

 

$

32,001

 

 

$

104,703

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(57,850

)

 

 

(18,951

)

 

 

(76,801

)

 

 

(59,047

)

 

 

(25,736

)

 

 

(84,783

)

Billings during period(1)

 

100,352

 

 

 

59,775

 

 

 

160,127

 

 

 

95,064

 

 

 

59,427

 

 

 

154,491

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(56,987

)

 

 

(34,654

)

 

 

(91,641

)

 

 

(60,326

)

 

 

(33,150

)

 

 

(93,476

)

Other adjustments

 

(162

)

 

 

(101

)

 

 

(263

)

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(912

)

 

 

(2,195

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

 

$

78,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, January 1

$

42,531

 

 

$

21,439

 

 

$

63,970

 

 

$

67,245

 

 

$

39,955

 

$

107,200

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(38,122

)

 

 

(20,431

)

 

 

(58,553

)

 

 

(59,458

)

 

 

(33,166

)

 

(92,624

)

Billings during period(1)

 

350,694

 

 

 

168,574

 

 

 

519,268

 

 

 

343,194

 

 

 

186,877

 

 

530,071

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(301,471

)

 

 

(140,820

)

 

 

(442,291

)

 

 

(301,620

)

 

 

(161,854

)

 

 

(463,474

)

Other adjustments

 

(399

)

 

 

212

 

 

 

(187

)

 

 

(2,251

)

 

 

(182

)

 

(2,433

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

$

78,740

 

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(1)
Billings during period includes adjustments for prior billings.

Tuition Refunds

If a student withdraws from one of our academic institutions prior to the completion of the academic term, we refund the portion of tuition and fees already paid that, pursuant to our refund policy and applicable federal and state law and accrediting agency standards, we are not entitled to retain. Generally, the amount to be refunded to a student is calculated based upon the percent of the term attended and the amount of tuition and fees paid by the student as of their withdrawal date. In certain circumstances, we have recognized revenue for students who have withdrawn that we are not entitled to retain. We have estimated a reserve for these limited circumstances based on historical evidence in the amount of $2.0 million for each period as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Students are typically entitled to a partial refund until approximately halfway through their term. Pursuant to each university’s policy, once a student reaches the point in the term where no refund is given, the student would not have a refund due if withdrawing from the university subsequent to that date.

 

6. STUDENT RECEIVABLES

Student receivables represent funds owed to us in exchange for the educational services provided to a student. Student receivables are reflected net of an allowance for credit losses at the end of the reporting period. Student receivables, net, are reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as components of both current and non-current assets.

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Our students pay for their costs through a variety of funding sources, including federal loan and grant programs, institutional payment plans, employer tuition assistance, Veterans’ Administration and other military funding and grants, private and institutional scholarships and cash payments, as well as private loans. Cash receipts from government related sources are typically received during the current academic term. We typically receive funds after the end of an academic term for students who receive employer tuition assistance. Students who have not applied for any type of financial aid or students whose financial aid may not fully cover the cost of their tuition and fees generally set up a payment plan with the institution and make payments on a monthly basis per the terms of the payment plan. For those balances that are not received during the academic term, the balance is typically due within the current academic year which is approximately 30 weeks in length. Generally, a student receivable balance is written off once a student is out of school and it reaches greater than 90 days past due.

Our standard student receivable allowance is based on an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses for student receivables. Our estimation methodology considers a number of quantitative and qualitative factors that, based on our collection experience, we believe have an impact on our repayment risk and ability to collect student receivables. Changes in the trends in any of these factors may impact our estimate of the allowance for credit losses. These factors include, but are not limited to: internal repayment history, changes in the current economic, legislative or regulatory environments, internal cash collection forecasts and the ability to complete the federal financial aid process with the student. These factors are monitored and assessed on a regular basis. Overall, our allowance estimation process for student receivables is validated by trend analysis and comparing estimated and actual performance.

We have an immaterial amount of student receivables that are due greater than 12 months from the date of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the amount of non-current student receivables under payment plans that are longer than 12 months in duration, net of allowance for credit losses, was $5.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses

We define student receivables as a portfolio segment under ASC Topic 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. Changes in our current and non-current allowance for credit losses related to our student receivable portfolio in accordance with the guidance under ASU 2016-13 for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

37,271

 

 

$

43,055

 

 

$

37,782

 

 

$

43,141

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

7,592

 

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

26,519

 

Amounts written-off

 

 

(8,032

)

 

 

(11,397

)

 

 

(22,085

)

 

 

(31,533

)

Recoveries

 

 

361

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

1,581

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amount reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for the current portion of student receivables approximates fair value because of the nature of these financial instruments as they generally have short maturity periods. It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the non-current portion of student receivables, since observable market data is not readily available, and no reasonable estimation methodology exists.

7. LEASES

We lease most of our administrative and educational facilities under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2033. Lease terms generally range from five to ten years with one to four renewal options for extended terms. In most cases, we are required to make additional payments under facility operating leases for taxes, insurance and other operating expenses incurred during the operating lease period, which are typically variable in nature.

We determine if a contract contains a lease when the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, we establish a right of use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability.

Quantitative information related to leases is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

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For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,104

 

$

3,670

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

207

 

 

544

 

Total lease expenses

$

1,311

 

$

4,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,031

)

$

(6,513

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,572

 

$

4,906

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

193

 

 

1,154

 

Sublease income (3)

 

-

 

 

(500

)

Total lease expenses

$

1,765

 

$

5,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,139

)

$

(7,722

)

Operating cash flows from subleases (2)

$

-

 

$

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2024

 

As of September 30, 2023

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in months) – operating leases

 

68

 

 

57

 

Weighted average discount rate – operating leases

 

5.2

%

 

4.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

__________________

(1)
Lease expense and sublease income represent the amount recorded within our consolidated statements of income. Variable lease amounts represent expenses recognized as incurred which are not included in the lease liability. Fixed lease expenses and sublease income are recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and therefore are not necessarily representative of cash payments during the same period.
(2)
Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and represent cash payments for fixed and variable lease costs.
(3)
Historically, for certain of our leased locations we had vacated the facility and had fully or partially subleased the space. As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any subleased locations.

 

8. CONTINGENCIES

An accrual for estimated legal fees of $1.9 million and $2.4 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, is presented within other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, at least quarterly, developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that was previously accrued and make adjustments as further information develops, circumstances change or contingencies are resolved. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. We may be unable to estimate a possible loss or range of possible loss due to various reasons, including, among others: (1) if the damages sought are indeterminate; (2) if the proceedings are in early stages; (3) if there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals, motions or settlements; (4) if there are significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; and (5) if there are novel or unsettled legal theories presented. In such instances, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss, if any.

United States of America, ex rel. Fiorisce LLC v. Perdoceo Education Corporation, Colorado Technical University, Inc. and American InterContinental University, Inc. On July 19, 2023, we became aware of an amended complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on May 19, 2023. The original complaint was filed under seal on February 25, 2021 by a former employee of Colorado Technical University through a limited liability company, on behalf of herself, any other interested parties affiliated with the LLC and the federal government. On July 18, 2023, the district court ordered the complaint unsealed and we were notified that the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") had declined to intervene in the action on February 3, 2023. The company had

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previously received a Civil Investigative Demand ("CID") on April 8, 2022 from the DOJ and had been cooperating with the DOJ in its review. After the federal government declined to intervene in this case, the relator elected to pursue the litigation on behalf of the federal government. If she is successful, she would receive a portion of the federal government’s recovery. The amended complaint alleges violations of the False Claims Act related to the company’s compliance with federal financial aid credit hour requirements in connection with its use of its learning management system. Relator claims that defendants’ conduct caused the government to make payments of federal funds to defendants which the government would not have made if not for defendants’ alleged violation of the law. Relator seeks treble damages plus civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. On January 4, 2024, the Court granted a motion to dismiss with respect to Perdoceo Education Corporation and American InterContinental University, Inc. which removes them as defendants in the case. The Court’s dismissal was “without prejudice”, which allows the relator in the case the opportunity to amend and refile a further amended complaint with respect to those two parties. The Relator has filed a motion, which is pending before the Court, that seeks permission to file a further amended complaint with respect to only Perdoceo Education Corporation.

On September 7, 2024, the Company received a new CID from the DOJ pursuant to the False Claims Act. The CID requests information and documentation from CTU regarding its compensation practices for its admissions staff as well as information about how CTU has discussed its Fast Track credit program with prospective students. The information sought covers the time period from November 13, 2017 to the present. The Company is cooperating with the DOJ with a view towards resolving this inquiry as promptly as possible.

Because of the many questions of fact and law that may arise, the outcomes of these legal proceedings is uncertain at this point. Based on information available to us at present, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of potential loss, if any, for these actions. Accordingly, we have not recognized any liability associated with these actions.

We receive from time-to-time requests from state attorneys general, federal and state government agencies and accreditors relating to our institutions, to specific complaints they have received from students or former students or to student loan forgiveness claims which seek information about students, our programs, and other matters relating to our activities. These requests can be broad and time consuming to respond to, and there is a risk that they could expand and/or lead to a formal action or claims of non-compliance. We are subject to a variety of other claims, lawsuits, arbitrations and investigations that arise from time to time out of the conduct of our business, including, but not limited to, matters involving prospective students, students or former students, alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, both individually and on behalf of a putative class, and employment matters. Periodically matters arise that we consider outside the scope of ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. While we currently believe that these matters, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters may change in the future. Were an unfavorable outcome to occur in any one or more of these matters, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our business, reputation, financial position and cash flows.

Agreement to acquire the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC

Perdoceo Education Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC ("USAHS"). The material terms of the transaction have been described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2024. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and satisfactory regulatory approvals from the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ("WASC"), as well as other key regulatory bodies, and completion of the preacquisition review process with the US Department of Education. The Company expects to complete the acquisition in December 2024.

Perdoceo expects to pay approximately $142.0 million to $144.0 million in cash at closing to acquire 100% ownership of USAHS. The actual cash paid will depend on adjustments for cash, debt and working capital based on the final closing balance sheet. The acquisition is not subject to a financing condition. Perdoceo plans to use cash on hand for the purchase.

 

 

9. INCOME TAXES

The determination of the annual effective tax rate is based upon a number of significant estimates and judgments, including the estimated annual pretax income in each tax jurisdiction in which we operate and the ongoing development of tax planning strategies during the year. In addition, our provision for income taxes can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, as well as other factors that cannot be predicted with certainty. As such, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.

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The following is a summary of our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate:

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Pretax income

 

$

52,362

 

 

$

48,088

 

 

$

158,227

 

 

$

169,744

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

14,107

 

 

$

6,781

 

 

$

42,101

 

 

$

39,280

 

Effective rate

 

 

26.9

%

 

 

14.1

%

 

 

26.6

%

 

 

23.1

%

The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 reflects federal tax credits claimed for the 2023 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 by 0.2% and 1.4%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by a $4.5 million favorable discrete adjustment related to the recognition of the tax benefits associated with a previously disclosed prior year ordinary loss attributable to the stock of a worthless subsidiary, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 9.3% and 2.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 reflects federal and state tax credits claimed for the 2022 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of other previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 by 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, a valuation allowance of $13.9 million was maintained with respect to our equity investment and state net operating losses.

We estimate that it is reasonably possible that the gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits for a variety of uncertain tax positions will decrease by up to $2.1 million in the next twelve months as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in several jurisdictions. The income tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 does not take into account the possible reduction of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The impact of a reduction to the liability will be treated as a discrete item in the period the reduction occurs. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. As of September 30, 2024, we had accrued $4.3 million as an estimate for reasonably possible interest and accrued penalties.

Our tax returns are routinely examined by federal, state and local tax authorities and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. The Company’s federal income tax filings are open to examinations for the tax years ended December 31, 2021 and forward.

 

10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Overview

The Perdoceo Education Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 Plan”) became effective (as the Career Education Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan) on May 24, 2016, and the amendment and restatement of the 2016 Plan became effective on June 3, 2021, upon its approval by the Company’s stockholders. Under the 2016 Plan, Perdoceo may grant to eligible participants awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock, performance units, annual incentive awards, and substitute awards, which generally may be settled in cash or shares of our common stock. The vesting of all types of awards is subject to possible acceleration in certain circumstances. If a plan participant terminates employment for any reason other than by death or disability during the vesting period, the right to unvested awards is generally forfeited.

 

Restricted Stock Units

For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted approximately 0.3 million and 0.4 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are not "performance-based" and which have a grant-date fair value of approximately $5.3 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted approximately 0.2 million and 0.3 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are “performance-based” and which have a grant-date fair value of approximately $3.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The performance-based restricted stock units are subject to performance conditions which are determined at the time of grant and typically cover a three-year performance period. These performance conditions may result in all units being forfeited even if the requisite service period is met.

There were no restricted stock units granted during each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

All restricted stock units granted in 2024 and 2023 are to be settled in shares of our common stock.

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Stock Options

There were no stock options granted during each of the quarters or years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Share-Based Compensation Expense

For the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total share-based compensation expense was approximately $2.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total share-based compensation expense was approximately $7.4 million and $6.6 million, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024, we estimate that total compensation expense of approximately $19.0 million will be recognized over the next four years for all unvested share-based awards that have been granted to participants. This amount excludes any estimates of forfeitures.

 

11. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $50.0 million which commenced March 1, 2024 and expires September 30, 2025. The new stock repurchase program replaced the previous stock repurchase program. The other terms of the new stock repurchase program are consistent with the Company’s previous stock repurchase program.

The timing of purchases and the number of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by the Company’s management and will depend on a variety of factors including stock price, trading volume and other general market and economic conditions, its assessment of alternative uses of capital, regulatory requirements and other factors. Repurchases will be made in open market transactions, including block purchases, conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act as well as may be made pursuant to trading plans established under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase shares and the Company may, in its discretion, begin, suspend or terminate repurchases at any time, without any prior notice.

During the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we repurchased approximately 0.4 million shares and 0.2 million shares of our common stock, respectively, for approximately $6.8 million at an average price of $17.60 per share during the year to date ended September 30, 2024 and for approximately $2.7 million at an average price of $12.35 per share during the year to date ended September 30, 2023. There were no shares repurchased during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, approximately $47.1 million was available under our authorized stock repurchase program to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. Shares of stock repurchased under the program are held as treasury shares. These repurchased shares have reduced the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.

 

12. WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. Dilutive common shares outstanding is computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflects the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock options were exercised and restricted stock units were settled for common shares during the period.

The weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted net income per share for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (shares in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Basic common shares outstanding

 

65,699

 

 

 

65,634

 

 

 

65,622

 

 

 

66,758

 

Common stock equivalents

 

1,613

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,488

 

 

 

1,314

 

Diluted common shares outstanding

 

67,312

 

 

 

67,103

 

 

 

67,110

 

 

 

68,072

 

 

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Certain unexercised stock option awards are excluded from our computations of diluted earnings per share, as these shares were out-of-the-money and their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For each of the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the anti-dilutive options that were excluded from our computations of diluted earnings per share were less than 0.1 million shares. For the quarter ended September 30, 2023 less than 0.1 million shares of anti-dilutive options were excluded from our computation of diluted earnings per share. There were no anti-dilutive options for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

 

13. SEGMENT REPORTING

Our segments are determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280—Segment Reporting and are based upon how the Company analyzes performance and makes decisions. Each segment is comprised of an accredited postsecondary education institution that offers a variety of academic programs. As of September 30, 2024, our two segments are:

Colorado Technical University (CTU) is committed to providing quality and industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population, including serving non-traditional adult learners seeking career advancement and the military community. CTU utilizes innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals for learners. CTU offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity and criminal justice. Students pursue their degrees through fully-online programs, local campuses and blended formats, which combine campus-based and online education. As of September 30, 2024, students enrolled at CTU represented approximately 74% of our total enrollments. Approximately 97% of CTU’s students are enrolled in programs offered fully online. Students at CTU's ground-based campuses take both in-person and virtual classes.

The American InterContinental University System (AIUS or AIU System) is committed to providing quality and accessible higher education opportunities for a diverse student population, including non-traditional adult learners and the military community. AIUS places emphasis on the educational, professional and personal growth of each student. AIUS offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business studies, information technologies, education, health sciences and criminal justice. Students pursue their degrees through fully-online programs, local campuses and blended formats, which combine campus-based and online education. As of September 30, 2024, students enrolled at AIUS represented approximately 26% of our total enrollments. Approximately 97% of AIUS’ students are enrolled in programs offered fully online. Students at AIUS' ground-based campus take both in-person and virtual classes.

Summary financial information by reporting segment is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

115,742

 

 

 

68.2

%

 

$

120,552

 

 

 

67.0

%

 

$

44,199

 

 

$

34,491

 

AIUS

 

 

53,887

 

 

 

31.7

%

 

 

59,226

 

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

9,063

 

 

 

15,602

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

199

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

145

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(8,468

)

 

 

(7,020

)

Total

 

$

169,828

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

44,794

 

 

$

43,073

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

342,139

 

 

 

67.8

%

 

$

364,336

 

 

 

64.8

%

 

$

129,245

 

 

$

118,632

 

AIUS

 

 

162,114

 

 

 

32.1

%

 

 

197,128

 

 

 

35.1

%

 

 

31,275

 

 

 

44,683

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

579

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

621

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(23,442

)

 

 

(28,812

)

Total

 

$

504,832

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

562,085

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

137,078

 

 

$

134,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets as of  (1)

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

CTU

 

$

212,523

 

 

$

202,728

 

AIUS

 

 

171,940

 

 

 

161,336

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

732,293

 

 

 

643,252

 

Total

 

$

1,116,756

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

 

 

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(1)
Total assets are presented on a condensed consolidated basis and do not include intercompany receivable or payable activity between institutions and corporate and investments in subsidiaries.

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The discussion below and other items in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain “forward-looking statements,” as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect our current expectations regarding our future growth, results of operations, cash flows, performance and business prospects and opportunities, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, our management. We have tried to identify forward-looking statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” ”will,” “continue to,” “focused on” and similar expressions, but these words are not the exclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements. These statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including, but not limited to, those matters discussed in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 that could cause our actual growth, results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update such factors or to publicly announce the results of any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments, or changed circumstances or for any other reason. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, our forward-looking statements are the following:

declines in enrollment or interest in our programs or our ability to market to and contact prospective students;
our continued compliance with and eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (including the terms of any potential changes to or conditions imposed on our continued participation in the Title IV programs under new program participation agreements, the new 90-10, financial responsibility and administrative capability standards prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”)), as well as applicable accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements;
the impact of various versions of “borrower defense to repayment” regulations;
the final outcome of various legal challenges to the Department's loan discharge and forgiveness efforts;
rulemaking or changing interpretations of existing regulations, guidance or historical practices by the Department or any state or accreditor and increased focus by Congress and governmental agencies on, or increased negative publicity about, for-profit education institutions;
the success of our initiatives to improve student experiences, retention and academic outcomes;
our continued eligibility to participate in educational assistance programs for key employers, veterans and other military personnel;
increased competition;
our ability to pay dividends on our common stock and execute our stock repurchase program;
the impact of management changes; and
changes in the overall U.S. economy.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The MD&A is intended to help investors understand the results of operations, financial condition and present business environment. The MD&A is organized as follows:

Overview
Consolidated Results of Operations
Segment Results of Operations
Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Liquidity, Financial Position and Capital Resources

OVERVIEW

Our accredited academic institutions offer a quality postsecondary education primarily online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The Company’s academic institutions – Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) and the American InterContinental University System (“AIUS” or “AIU System”) – provide degree programs from the

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associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Our academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of today’s busy adults. CTU and AIUS continue to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. Perdoceo's institutions are committed to providing quality education that closes the gap between learners who seek to advance their careers and employers needing a qualified workforce.

Our reporting segments are determined in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)Topic 280 – Segment Reporting and are based upon how the Company analyzes performance and makes decisions. Each segment represents a postsecondary education provider that offers a variety of academic programs. We organize our business across two reporting segments: CTU and AIUS.

Regulatory Environment and Political Uncertainty

We operate in a highly regulated industry, which has significant impacts on our business and creates risks and uncertainties. In recent years, Congress, the Department, states, accrediting agencies, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Federal Trade Commission, state attorneys general, consumer advocacy groups and the media have all scrutinized the for-profit postsecondary education sector. Congressional hearings and roundtable discussions were held regarding various aspects of the education industry, including issues surrounding student debt as well as publicly reported student outcomes that may be used as part of an institution’s recruiting and admissions practices, and reports were issued that are highly critical of for-profit colleges and universities. A group of influential U.S. senators, consumer advocacy groups and some media outlets have strongly and repeatedly encouraged the Department, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs and its state approving agencies to take action to limit or terminate the participation of institutions such as ours in existing tuition assistance programs. In several cases, these groups have received significant financial support from third parties critical of our sector and have aligned on messaging that negatively impacts our sector during policy and rulemaking discussions. In addition, the current administration has made student loan forgiveness one of its top domestic policy objectives, and it has been aggressively pursued by the Department in cooperation with special interest groups, other federal agencies, state attorneys general and others. These groups collectively have focused efforts relating to student debt forgiveness on for-profit colleges and universities, encouraging loan discharge applications and complaints by former students.

We continue to see one of the most challenging operating environments in recent memory as the Department has undertaken a complete overhaul of almost all of the major regulatory requirements associated with our participation in Title IV Programs and which disproportionally negatively impact the for-profit postsecondary education sector. Additionally, a number of the Department’s regulatory initiatives are explicitly targeted at negatively impacting the proprietary sector of education. In many cases the new regulatory requirements are unclear, require further clarification as to their interpretation or applicability or are subject or will be subject to legal challenges. We expect to continue to need to operate nimbly in this uncertain environment, making necessary changes to the extent possible to comply with the myriad of new vague or unclear rules or interpretations as well as new interpretations of existing rules. For example, in 2023, we materially reduced prospective student enrollment, marketing and outreach processes at AIUS during the year to limit the volume of new federal funding that the institution would receive and to preserve available funding for existing students under the Department’s new 90-10 Rule. Any actions that limit our participation in Title IV Programs or the amount of student financial aid for which our students are eligible would materially impact our student enrollments and profitability and could impact the continued viability of our business as currently conducted.

We encourage you to review Item 1, “Business,” and Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K to learn more about our highly regulated industry and related risks and uncertainties, in addition to the MD&A in our 2024 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

Note Regarding Non-GAAP measures

We believe it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures which exclude certain significant and non-cash items as a means to understand the performance of our core business. As a general matter, we use non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP to help analyze the performance of our core business, assist with preparing the annual operating plan, and measure performance for some forms of compensation. In addition, we believe that non-GAAP financial information is used by analysts and others in the investment community to analyze our historical results and to provide estimates of future performance.

We believe certain non-GAAP measures allow us to compare our current operating results with respective historical periods and with the operational performance of other companies in our industry because it does not give effect to potential differences caused by items we do not consider reflective of underlying operating performance. We believe the items we are adjusting for are not normal operating expenses reflective of our underlying business. In evaluating the use of non-GAAP measures, investors should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments presented below. Our presentation of non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by expenses that are unusual, non-routine or non-recurring. A non-GAAP measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation, or as a substitute for net income,

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operating income, earnings per diluted share, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with and reported under GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of our liquidity.

Non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in a reconciliation to respective GAAP financial measures, provide an additional way of viewing the Company's results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the Company's business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the respective financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.

2024 Third Quarter Overview

During the third quarter ended September 30, 2024 ("current quarter"), we continued to experience high levels of student retention and engagement at both CTU and AIUS, with student retention remaining at multi-year highs. Our faculty and student support teams remain dedicated to educating and serving our students, and we anticipate that student retention should continue to trend at these levels through the remainder of 2024.

Total student enrollments increased 11.0% at September 30, 2024 as compared to September 30, 2023, with both academic institutions contributing to this increase. CTU's total student enrollments increased 13.6% as compared to the prior year quarter end driven by student enrollment growth within our corporate engagement programs as well as a positive timing impact from the academic calendar comparability resulting in more enrollment days for the current year to date as compared to the prior year to date. Total student enrollments increased 4.0% at AIUS for the current quarter end as compared to the prior year quarter end as AIUS' total student enrollment comparability had continued to improve during the current year to date since reverting to normalized levels of operations beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023.

We view technology as a catalyst and differentiator for us and remain committed to making selective investments that deliver a more meaningful and relevant educational experience for our learners while continuing to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our academic institutions’ student support functions. Additionally, we remained focused on investing in and improving processes that support our corporate engagement programs. Lastly, marketing and admissions spend increased during the current quarter as compared to the prior year quarter, driven by AIUS operating at normalized levels during the current year. We continue to adjust our marketing strategies to further improve our focus on identifying prospective students who are more likely to succeed at one of our universities, as well as comply with updated expectations from various federal agencies around prospective student outreach.

We expect the strong levels of student retention and engagement experienced through the current year to date, to continue through the remainder of 2024 and expect to end the year with total student enrollment growth at both of our academic institutions as of December 31, 2024. Full year revenue is expected to be lower for 2024 primarily due to the lag impact on revenue of lower beginning total student enrollments at AIUS as well as lower revenue due to simplification of our professional development offerings at CTU.

Financial Highlights

Revenue for the current quarter decreased by 5.6% or $10.1 million as compared to the prior year quarter, resulting from a decrease in revenue for CTU of 4.0% or $4.8 million and a decrease for AIUS of 9.0% or $5.3 million. The decrease in revenue at CTU was driven by changes within our professional development program offerings as well as a negative timing impact of revenue-earning days due to the academic calendar for the current quarter as compared to the prior year period. CTU's academic calendar may impact the comparability of revenue-earning days and enrollment results in any given quarter, with the impact on revenue and total student enrollments not necessarily having the same magnitude or directional impact. The decrease within AIUS was driven by a lag impact on revenue of the operational changes undertaken during 2023.

Operating income for the current quarter increased to $44.8 million as compared to operating income of $43.1 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in operating income for the current quarter was a result of decreased operating expenses, primarily in the areas of asset impairment, academics and administrative expenses, which more than offset the decrease in revenue during the current quarter as compared to the prior year quarter.

The Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude certain significant and non-cash items, as a means to understand the performance of its operations. (See tables below for a GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation.) Adjusted operating income was $48.6 million for the current quarter as compared to $47.2 million for the prior year quarter.

Adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is presented below (dollars in thousands, unless otherwise noted):

 

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For the Quarter Ended

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

Adjusted Operating Income

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

44,794

 

 

$

43,073

 

 

$

137,078

 

 

$

134,503

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,053

 

 

 

3,914

 

 

 

9,138

 

 

 

13,438

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

 

 

719

 

 

 

246

 

 

 

2,764

 

 

 

7,574

 

Adjusted Operating Income

 

$

48,566

 

 

$

47,233

 

 

$

148,980

 

 

$

155,515

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reported Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.57

 

 

$

0.62

 

 

$

1.73

 

 

$

1.92

 

Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization for acquired intangible assets

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

0.09

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.11

 

Gain on sale of intangible asset (2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.32

)

Total pre-tax adjustments

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.10

 

 

$

(0.12

)

Tax effect of adjustments (3)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

0.03

 

Total adjustments after tax

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

(0.09

)

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.59

 

 

$

0.64

 

 

$

1.80

 

 

$

1.83

 

 

(1)
Legal fee expense associated with (i) responses to the Department of Education (the "Department") relating to borrower defense to repayment applications from former students, and (ii) acquisition efforts.
(2)
Non-cash gain associated with the sale of the LCB tradename in exchange for outstanding shares of Perdoceo's stock.
(3)
The tax effect of adjustments was calculated by multiplying the pre-tax adjustments with a tax rate of 25%. This tax rate is intended to reflect federal and state taxable jurisdictions as well as the nature of the adjustments.

 

 

 

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The summary of selected financial data table below should be referenced in connection with a review of the following discussion of our results of operations for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total Revenue

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total Revenue

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total Revenue

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total Revenue

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

TOTAL REVENUE

 

$

169,828

 

 

 

 

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5.6

%

 

$

504,832

 

 

 

 

 

$

562,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

-10.2

%

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational services and facilities (1)

 

 

28,287

 

 

 

16.7

%

 

 

33,502

 

 

 

18.6

%

 

 

-15.6

%

 

 

85,661

 

 

 

17.0

%

 

 

100,101

 

 

 

17.8

%

 

 

-14.4

%

General and administrative: (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising and marketing

 

 

26,807

 

 

 

15.8

%

 

 

22,611

 

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

18.6

%

 

 

74,178

 

 

 

14.7

%

 

 

79,742

 

 

 

14.2

%

 

 

-7.0

%

Admissions

 

 

20,027

 

 

 

11.8

%

 

 

21,198

 

 

 

11.8

%

 

 

-5.5

%

 

 

60,881

 

 

 

12.1

%

 

 

70,511

 

 

 

12.5

%

 

 

-13.7

%

Administrative

 

 

38,127

 

 

 

22.5

%

 

 

40,653

 

 

 

22.6

%

 

 

-6.2

%

 

 

114,064

 

 

 

22.6

%

 

 

128,556

 

 

 

22.9

%

 

 

-11.3

%

Bad debt

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

5.1

%

 

 

7,592

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

15.0

%

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

26,519

 

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

-19.4

%

Total general and administrative expense

 

 

93,694

 

 

 

55.2

%

 

 

92,054

 

 

 

51.2

%

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

270,487

 

 

 

53.6

%

 

 

305,328

 

 

 

54.3

%

 

 

-11.4

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,053

 

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

3,914

 

 

 

2.2

%

 

 

-22.0

%

 

 

9,138

 

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

13,438

 

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

-32.0

%

Asset impairment

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.0

%

 

 

7,380

 

 

 

4.1

%

 

NM

 

 

 

2,468

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

8,715

 

 

 

1.6

%

 

NM

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

 

44,794

 

 

 

26.4

%

 

 

43,073

 

 

 

23.9

%

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

137,078

 

 

 

27.2

%

 

 

134,503

 

 

 

23.9

%

 

 

1.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRETAX INCOME

 

 

52,362

 

 

 

30.8

%

 

 

48,088

 

 

 

26.7

%

 

 

8.9

%

 

 

158,227

 

 

 

31.3

%

 

 

169,744

 

 

 

30.2

%

 

 

-6.8

%

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

 

 

14,107

 

 

 

8.3

%

 

 

6,781

 

 

 

3.8

%

 

 

108.0

%

 

 

42,101

 

 

 

8.3

%

 

 

39,280

 

 

 

7.0

%

 

 

7.2

%

Effective tax rate

 

 

26.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

14.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

23.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

$

38,255

 

 

 

22.5

%

 

$

41,307

 

 

 

23.0

%

 

 

-7.4

%

 

$

116,126

 

 

 

23.0

%

 

$

130,464

 

 

 

23.2

%

 

 

-11.0

%

(1)
Educational services and facilities expense includes costs attributable to the educational activities of our campuses, including: salaries and benefits of faculty, academic administrators and student support personnel, and costs of educational supplies and facilities, such as rents on leased facilities. Also included in educational services and facilities expense are rents on leased administrative facilities, such as our corporate headquarters, and costs of other goods and services provided by our campuses, including costs of textbooks and laptop computers.
(2)
General and administrative expense includes operating expenses associated with, including salaries and benefits of personnel in, corporate and campus administration, marketing, admissions, information technology, financial aid, accounting, human resources, legal and compliance. Other expenses within this expense category include costs of advertising and production of marketing materials and bad debt expense.

Revenue

The current quarter and year to date revenue decreased by 5.6% or $10.1 million and 10.2% or $57.3 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, driven by decreases in revenue within both CTU and AIUS. The decline for the current quarter and year to date was primarily driven by the lag impact on revenue due to the operational changes made at AIUS in the prior year as well as changes within our professional development program offerings at CTU. Typically, total student enrollment balances at the end of any given quarter have a lag impact on revenue in the subsequent quarter. Additionally, the current quarter and current year to date had a decrease in revenue-earning days at CTU as compared to the prior year periods due to a timing impact of the academic calendar.

Educational Services and Facilities Expense (dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

Educational services and facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academics & student related

 

$

26,607

 

 

$

30,991

 

 

-14.1%

 

$

80,273

 

 

$

92,347

 

 

-13.1%

Occupancy

 

 

1,680

 

 

 

2,511

 

 

-33.1%

 

 

5,388

 

 

 

7,754

 

 

-30.5%

Total educational services and facilities

 

$

28,287

 

 

$

33,502

 

 

-15.6%

 

$

85,661

 

 

$

100,101

 

 

-14.4%

The educational services and facilities expense for the current quarter and year to date decreased by 15.6% or $5.2 million and 14.4% or $14.4 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. Academics and student related costs decreased by 14.1% or $4.4 million and 13.1% or $12.1 million for the current quarter and year to date, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily driven by operational changes made to align with recent student enrollments trends. Occupancy expenses for the current quarter and year to date improved by 33.1% or $0.8 million and 30.5% or $2.4 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, driven by the continued optimization of leased space.

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General and Administrative Expense (dollars in thousands)

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

General and administrative:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advertising and marketing

 

$

26,807

 

 

$

22,611

 

 

18.6%

 

$

74,178

 

 

$

79,742

 

 

-7.0%

Admissions

 

 

20,027

 

 

 

21,198

 

 

-5.5%

 

 

60,881

 

 

 

70,511

 

 

-13.7%

Administrative

 

 

38,127

 

 

 

40,653

 

 

-6.2%

 

 

114,064

 

 

 

128,556

 

 

-11.3%

Bad debt

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

7,592

 

 

15.0%

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

26,519

 

 

-19.4%

Total general and administrative expense

 

$

93,694

 

 

$

92,054

 

 

1.8%

 

$

270,487

 

 

$

305,328

 

 

-11.4%

The general and administrative expense for the current quarter increased by 1.8% or $1.6 million and decreased by 11.4% or $34.8 million for the current year to date, as compared to the prior year periods. The current quarter increase was primarily driven by increased advertising and marketing expense, which was only partially offset with a decrease in admissions and administrative expenses. The year to date improvement was driven by decreases within all expense categories as compared to comparative prior year period.

Advertising and marketing expense for the current quarter increased by 18.6% or $4.2 million and decreased by 7.0% or $5.6 million for the current year to date, as compared to the prior year periods. The current quarter increase was due to increased spending within AIUS to normalized levels versus the prior year which was decreased due to the short-term operational changes. The current year to date improvement was primarily driven by adjustments made to our marketing processes to identify prospective student interest.

Admissions expense for the current quarter and year to date decreased by 5.5% or $1.2 million and 13.7% or $9.6 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. Admissions expense for the current quarter decreased within CTU, which more than offset the increase within AIUS as a result of the return to normalized operating levels. The current year to date improvement was primarily driven by decreased expenses within both CTU and AIUS as a result of the operational changes made during the prior year.

The administrative expense for the current quarter and year to date decreased by 6.2% or $2.5 million and 11.3% or $14.5 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, primarily driven by operational efficiencies within our academic institutions and decreased legal fees within Corporate and Other for the year to date period.

Bad debt expense incurred by each of our segments during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of
Segment
Revenue

 

 

2023

 

 

% of
Segment
Revenue

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

 

2024

 

 

% of
Segment
Revenue

 

 

2023

 

 

% of
Segment
Revenue

 

 

2024 vs 2023 % Change

 

Bad debt expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

$

5,003

 

 

 

4.3

%

 

$

4,529

 

 

 

3.8

%

 

 

10.5

%

 

$

13,031

 

 

 

3.8

%

 

$

16,225

 

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

-19.7

%

AIUS

 

 

3,732

 

 

 

6.9

%

 

 

3,068

 

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

21.6

%

 

 

8,333

 

 

 

5.1

%

 

 

10,307

 

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

-19.2

%

Corporate and Other

 

 

(2

)

 

NM

 

 

 

(5

)

 

NM

 

 

NM

 

 

 

-

 

 

NM

 

 

 

(13

)

 

NM

 

 

NM

 

Total bad debt expense

 

$

8,733

 

 

 

5.1

%

 

$

7,592

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

 

15.0

%

 

$

21,364

 

 

 

4.2

%

 

$

26,519

 

 

 

4.7

%

 

 

-19.4

%

Bad debt expense for the current quarter increased by 15.0% or $1.1 million and decreased by 19.4% or $5.2 million for the current year to date, as compared to the prior year periods. We regularly evaluate our reserve rates, which includes a quarterly update of our analysis of historical student receivable collectability based on the most recent data available and a review of current known factors which we believe could affect future collectability of our student receivables, such as the number of students that do not complete the financial aid process. We continue to expect quarterly fluctuations in bad debt expense.

Operating Income

Operating income increased by 4.0% or $1.7 million and 1.9% or $2.6 million for the current quarter and year to date, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The current quarter improvement was benefitted by lower academics, admissions and administrative expenses which more than offset the decrease in revenue as compared to the prior year quarter. The year to date improvement was supported by lower operating expenses across all categories which more than offset the decrease in revenue as compared to the prior year period. The current quarter and year to date also included lower asset impairment charges of $7.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, as compared to the comparative prior year periods.

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Provision for Income Taxes

For the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $14.1 million reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.9% and $42.1 million reflecting an effective tax rate of 26.6%, respectively, as compared to a provision for income taxes of $6.8 million reflecting an effective tax rate of 14.1% and $39.3 million reflecting an effective tax rate of 23.1% for the respective prior year periods.

The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 reflects federal tax credits claimed for the 2023 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 by 0.2% and 1.4%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by a $4.5 million favorable discrete adjustment related to the recognition of the tax benefits associated with a previously disclosed prior year ordinary loss attributable to the stock of a worthless subsidiary, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 9.3% and 2.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 reflects federal and state tax credits claimed for the 2022 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of other previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 by 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively.

For the full year 2024, we expect our effective tax rate to be between 26.0% and 27.0%.

SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following tables present unaudited segment results for the reported periods (dollars in thousands):

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

 

REVENUE

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

OPERATING MARGIN

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

$

115,742

 

 

$

120,552

 

 

 

-4.0

%

 

$

44,199

 

 

$

34,491

 

 

 

28.1

%

 

 

38.2

%

 

 

28.6

%

AIUS

 

 

53,887

 

 

 

59,226

 

 

 

-9.0

%

 

 

9,063

 

 

 

15,602

 

 

 

-41.9

%

 

 

16.8

%

 

 

26.3

%

Corporate and other

 

 

199

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

37.2

%

 

 

(8,468

)

 

 

(7,020

)

 

 

-20.6

%

 

NM

 

 

NM

 

Total

 

$

169,828

 

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

-5.6

%

 

$

44,794

 

 

$

43,073

 

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

26.4

%

 

 

23.9

%

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

REVENUE

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

 

OPERATING MARGIN

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

$

342,139

 

 

$

364,336

 

 

 

-6.1

%

 

$

129,245

 

 

$

118,632

 

 

 

8.9

%

 

 

37.8

%

 

 

32.6

%

AIUS

 

 

162,114

 

 

 

197,128

 

 

 

-17.8

%

 

 

31,275

 

 

 

44,683

 

 

 

-30.0

%

 

 

19.3

%

 

 

22.7

%

Corporate and other

 

 

579

 

 

 

621

 

 

 

-6.8

%

 

 

(23,442

)

 

 

(28,812

)

 

 

18.6

%

 

NM

 

 

NM

 

Total

 

$

504,832

 

 

$

562,085

 

 

 

-10.2

%

 

$

137,078

 

 

$

134,503

 

 

 

1.9

%

 

 

27.2

%

 

 

23.9

%

 

 

 

 

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENTS

 

 

 

As of September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

CTU

 

 

30,000

 

 

 

26,400

 

 

 

13.6

%

AIUS

 

 

10,400

 

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

4.0

%

Total

 

 

40,400

 

 

 

36,400

 

 

 

11.0

%

Total student enrollments represent all students who are active as of the last day of the reporting period. Active students are defined as those students who are considered in attendance by participating in class related activities during the previous two weeks. Total student enrollments do not include learners pursuing: a) non-degree seeking and professional development programs, and b) degree seeking, non-Title IV, self-paced programs at our universities.

CTU. Current quarter and year to date revenue decreased by 4.0% or $4.8 million and 6.1% or $22.2 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The decrease was primarily driven by changes within the professional development program offerings at CTU as well as a negative timing impact of revenue-earning days due to the academic calendar for the current quarter and

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year to date as compared to the prior year periods. CTU experienced total student enrollment growth of 13.6% at September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year quarter end which was driven by growth in student enrollments from corporate engagement programs as well as a positive timing impact of the academic calendar on enrollment days. CTU's academic calendar may impact the comparability of revenue-earning days and enrollment results in any given quarter, with the impact on revenue and total student enrollments not necessarily having the same magnitude or directional impact.

Current quarter and year to date operating income for CTU increased by 28.1% or $9.7 million and 8.9% or $10.6 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The improvement in operating income was primarily supported by lower academics and admissions expenses as well as right-sizing of the cost structure to align with more simplified professional development offerings, which more than offset the declines in revenue. The current quarter and year to date also included lower asset impairment charges of $7.4 million and $6.2 million, respectively, as compared to the comparative prior year periods.

AIUS. Current quarter and year to date revenue decreased by 9.0% or $5.3 million and 17.8% or $35.0 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods. The decreases were driven by a lag impact from the operational changes made during the latter half of 2023. AIUS' experienced total student enrollment growth of 4.0% at September 30, 2024 as compared to the prior year quarter end as the return to normalized operating levels in the fourth quarter of 2023 contributed to increased student enrollments.

Current quarter and year to date operating income for AIUS decreased by 41.9% or $6.5 million and 30.0% or $13.4 million, respectively, as compared to the prior year periods, driven by the decrease in revenue discussed above.

Corporate and Other. This category includes unallocated costs that are incurred on behalf of the entire company. Total Corporate and Other operating loss for the current quarter increased by 20.6% or $1.4 million as compared to the prior year quarter primarily driven by acquisition costs and increased legal fees for the current quarter. The year to date operating loss improved by 18.6% or $5.4 million as compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of lower legal expenses.

SUMMARY OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

A detailed discussion of the accounting policies and estimates that we believe are most critical to our financial condition and results of operations that require management’s most subjective and complex judgments in estimating the effect of inherent uncertainties is included under the caption “Summary of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” included in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the notes to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 also includes a discussion of these and other significant accounting policies.

LIQUIDITY, FINANCIAL POSITION AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of September 30, 2024, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and available-for-sale short-term investments (“cash balances”) totaled $722.6 million. Our cash flows from operating activities have historically been adequate to fulfill our liquidity requirements. We have historically financed our operating activities, organic growth and acquisitions primarily through cash generated from operations and existing cash balances. We expect to continue to generate cash during the remainder of 2024. We anticipate that we will be able to satisfy the cash requirements associated with, among other things, our working capital needs, capital expenditures, lease commitments, quarterly dividends payments and pending acquisition through at least the next 12 months primarily with cash generated by operations and existing cash balances.

We maintain a balanced capital allocation strategy that focuses on maintaining a strong balance sheet and adequate liquidity, while (i) investing in organic projects at our universities, in particular technology-related initiatives which are designed to benefit our students, and (ii) evaluating diverse strategies to enhance stockholder value, including acquisitions, quarterly dividend payments and share repurchases. Ultimately, our goal is to deploy resources in a way that drives long term stockholder value while supporting and enhancing the academic value of our institutions.

On February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $50.0 million which commenced March 1, 2024 and expires September 30, 2025. The new stock repurchase program replaced the previous stock repurchase program. The timing of purchases and the number of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by the Company’s management and will depend on a variety of factors including stock price, trading volume and other general market and economic conditions, its assessment of alternative uses of capital, regulatory requirements and other factors.

The Board of Directors approved the aforementioned stock repurchase programs believing it advantageous to the Company and its stockholders to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time at prices below what the Board of Directors believed to be the intrinsic value of the Company’s common stock.

The discussion above reflects management’s expectations regarding liquidity; however, as a result of the significance of the Title IV Program funds received by our students, we are highly dependent on these funds to operate our business. Any reduction in the level of Title IV funds that our students are eligible to receive or any impact on timing or our ability to receive Title IV Program

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funds, or any requirement to post a significant letter of credit to the Department, may have a significant impact on our operations and our financial condition. In addition, our financial performance is dependent on the level of student enrollments which could be impacted by external factors. See Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Operating Cash Flows

During the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $144.0 million and $98.8 million, respectively. The increase in net cash flows provided by operating activities for the current year to date as compared to the prior year to date was primarily driven by timing of working capital payments and Title IV cash drawdowns, as well as certain compensation-related payments.

Our primary source of cash flows from operating activities is tuition collected from our students. Our students derive the ability to pay tuition costs through the use of a variety of funding sources, including, among others, federal loan and grant programs, state grant programs, private loans and grants, institutional payment plans, private and institutional scholarships and cash payments.

For further discussion of Title IV Program funding and other funding sources for our students, see Item 1, “Business - Student Financial Aid and Related Federal Regulation,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Our primary uses of cash to support our operating activities include, among other things, cash paid and benefits provided to our employees for services, to vendors for products and services, to lessors for rents and operating costs related to leased facilities, to suppliers for textbooks and other institution supplies, and to federal, state and local governments for income and other taxes.

Investing Cash Flows

During the year to date ended September 30, 2024, net cash flows provided by investing activities totaled $7.3 million compared to net cash flows used in investing activities of $31.2 million for the prior year to date.

Purchases and Sales of Available-for-Sale Investments. Purchases and sales of available-for-sale investments resulted in a net cash inflow of $10.3 million for the current year to date as compared to a net cash outflow of $26.4 million for the prior year to date.

Capital Expenditures. Capital expenditures decreased to $3.0 million for the year to date ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $4.8 million for the year to date ended September 30, 2023. For the full year 2024, we expect capital expenditures to be approximately 1.0% of revenue.

Financing Cash Flows

During the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, net cash flows used in financing activities totaled $31.5 million and $12.4 million, respectively. Payments to repurchase shares of our common stock were $6.8 million for the year to date ended September 30, 2024 and $2.7 million for the year to date ended September 30, 2023.

Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation. Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation were $3.4 million and $2.2 million for the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Payments of cash dividends and dividend equivalents. During the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company made dividend payments of $23.2 million and $7.2 million, respectively.

Changes in Financial Position

Selected condensed consolidated balance sheet account changes from December 31, 2023 to September 30, 2024 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

September 30,

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right of use asset, net

 

 

15,669

 

 

 

19,096

 

 

 

-18

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

10,396

 

 

 

3,974

 

 

 

162

%

Deferred revenue

 

 

49,347

 

 

 

37,215

 

 

 

33

%

 

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Right of use asset, net: The decrease is driven by recurring amortization of remaining ROU assets as well as impairment of certain leased assets which the Company made the decision to vacate during the current year to date.

Income taxes: The increase primarily relates to amounts owed with respect to estimated payments of federal and state income tax for 2024.

Deferred revenue: The increase is primarily related to the timing impact of the academic terms within CTU and AIUS along with an increase in total student enrollments.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to financial market risks, primarily changes in interest rates. We use various techniques to manage our interest rate risk. We have no derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments, and believe the risk related to cash equivalents and available for sale investments is limited due to the adherence to our investment policy, which focuses on capital preservation and liquidity. In addition, we use asset managers who conduct initial and ongoing credit analyses on our investment portfolio and monitor that investments are in compliance with our investment policy. Despite the investment risk mitigation strategies we employ, we may incur investment losses as a result of unusual and unpredictable market developments and may experience reduced investment earnings if the yields on investments deemed to be low risk remain low or decline.

Interest Rate Exposure

Our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or we may suffer losses in principal if we are forced to sell investments that have declined in market value due to changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2024, a 10% increase or decrease in interest rates applicable to our investments would not have a material impact on our future earnings, fair values or cash flows.

Our financial instruments are recorded at their fair values as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. We believe that the exposure of our consolidated financial position and results of operations and cash flows to adverse changes in interest rates applicable to our investments is not significant.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We completed an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that (i) the information required to be disclosed by us in this Report was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms provided by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), and (ii) information required to be disclosed by us in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Inherent Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our Company have been detected.

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These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Note 8 “Contingencies” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the reader should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 21, 2024.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new stock repurchase program which authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. See Note 11 “Stock Repurchase Program” to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further information.

The following table sets forth information regarding purchases made by us of shares of our common stock on a monthly basis during the year to date ended September 30, 2024:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Period

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)

 

 

Average Price
Paid per Share

 

 

Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs

 

 

Maximum
Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
 (2)

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

18,528,794

 

January 1, 2024—January 31, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

$

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

18,528,794

 

February 1, 2024—February 29, 2024

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

17.63

 

 

 

220,000

 

 

 

14,646,422

 

March 1, 2024—March 31, 2024

 

 

358,669

 

 

 

17.64

 

 

 

164,571

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

April 1, 2024—April 30, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

May 1, 2024—May 31, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

June 1, 2024—June 30, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

July 1, 2024—July 31, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

August 1, 2024—August 31, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

September 1, 2024—September 30, 2024

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,106,022

 

Total

 

 

578,669

 

 

 

 

 

 

384,571

 

 

 

 

(1)
Includes 194,098 shares delivered back to the Company for payment of withholding taxes from employees for vesting restricted stock units pursuant to the terms of the Perdoceo Education Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan.
(2)
On February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new stock repurchase program of up to $50.0 million which commenced on March 1, 2024 and expires on September 30, 2025.

Item 5. Other Information

 

Rule 10b5-1 Plan Elections

Todd Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 13, 2024. Mr. Nelson's plan provides for the sale between January 2, 2025 and July 31, 2025 of up to 12,472 shares of the Company's common stock which Mr. Nelson has the right to acquire under outstanding vested stock options, and 25% of net vested restricted stock held by Mr. Nelson upon the vesting of restricted stock units that will vest prior to July 31, 2025.

Elise Baskel, Senior Vice President – Colorado Technical University, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 5, 2024. Ms. Baskel’s plan provides for the sale between November 6, 2024 and August 5, 2025 of up to 18,918 shares of the

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Company's common stock owned by Ms. Baskel, and 50% of net vested restricted stock held by Ms. Baskel upon the vesting of performance shares and restricted stock units that will vest prior to August 5, 2025.

John Kline, Senior Vice President - American InterContinental University System, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 5, 2024. Mr. Kline's plan provides for the sale between November 11, 2024 and August 5, 2025 of up to 54,722 shares of the Company's common stock owned by Mr. Kline, or which Mr. Kline has the right to acquire under outstanding vested stock options.

Each of the trading plans was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company's policies regarding transactions in Company securities.

Executive Officer Appointment

On September 26, 2024, Sunitha Araamudhu was appointed to the positions of Senior Vice President – American InterContinental University System and President of American InterContinental University System. Ms. Araamudhu previously served as Chief Operating Officer of AIUS since February 23, 2022. John R. Kline will continue to serve as Senior Vice President – American InterContinental University System and was also appointed to the position of Chancellor of American InterContinental University System.

Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the “Exhibit Index,” which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein.

 

 

 

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number

Exhibit

Incorporated by Reference to:

+31.1

Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

+31.2

Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

+32.1

Certification of CEO Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

+32.2

Certification of CFO Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

+101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document- the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document

+101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbases Document

+104

The cover page from the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, formatted in Inline XBRL (included in Exhibit 101)

____

 

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an Exhibit to this Form 10-Q

 

 

 +Filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

Date: November 12, 2024

 By:

 

/s/ TODD S. NELSON

 

Todd S. Nelson

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

 

Date: November 12, 2024

 By:

 

/s/ ASHISH R. GHIA

 

Ashish R. Ghia

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Todd S. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perdoceo Education Corporation, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perdoceo Education Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2024

/s/ TODD S. NELSON

Todd S. Nelson

President and Chief Executive Officer

 


EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Ashish R. Ghia, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Perdoceo Education Corporation, certify that:

1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perdoceo Education Corporation;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
(c)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors:
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: November 12, 2024

/s/ ASHISH R. GHIA

Ashish R. Ghia

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 


EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perdoceo Education Corporation (the “Company”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Todd S. Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(i)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ TODD S. NELSON

Todd S. Nelson

President and Chief Executive Officer

November 12, 2024

This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


EXHIBIT 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Perdoceo Education Corporation (the “Company”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Ashish R. Ghia, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(i)
the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(ii)
the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ ASHISH R. GHIA

Ashish R. Ghia

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

November 12, 2024

This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

 


v3.24.3
Document and Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
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v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
CURRENT ASSETS:    
Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted $ 238,049 $ 118,009
Restricted cash 773 1,012
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 238,822 119,021
Short-term investments 483,772 485,135
Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments 722,594 604,156
Student receivables, gross 67,599 64,011
Allowance for credit losses (35,581) (34,613)
Student receivables, net 32,018 29,398
Receivables, other 4,114 4,539
Prepaid expenses 10,665 11,712
Inventories 3,870 5,004
Other current assets 263 155
Total current assets 773,524 654,964
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $64,602 and $58,785 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 18,099 21,371
Right of use asset, net 15,669 19,096
Goodwill 241,162 241,162
Intangible assets, net of amortization of $26,937 and $23,612 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 32,894 36,219
Student receivables, gross 8,656 7,028
Allowance for credit losses (2,752) (3,169)
Student receivables, net 5,904 3,859
Deferred income tax assets, net 23,010 23,804
Other assets 6,494 6,841
TOTAL ASSETS [1] 1,116,756 1,007,316
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Lease liability-operating 4,969 5,701
Accounts payable 13,647 10,766
Accrued expenses:    
Payroll and related benefits 33,517 32,684
Advertising and marketing costs 7,969 7,196
Income taxes 10,396 3,974
Other 21,322 13,503
Deferred revenue 49,347 37,215
Total current liabilities 141,167 111,039
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
Lease liability-operating 17,317 21,346
Other liabilities 22,841 33,510
Total non-current liabilities 40,158 54,856
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:    
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 300,000,000 shares authorized; 91,020,793 and 90,270,306 shares issued, 65,716,357 and 65,544,539 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 910 903
Additional paid-in capital 704,346 694,798
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,568 (666)
Retained earnings 573,031 480,606
Treasury stock, at cost; 25,304,436 and 24,725,767 shares as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively (344,424) (334,220)
Total stockholders' equity 935,431 841,421
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 1,116,756 $ 1,007,316
[1] Total assets are presented on a condensed consolidated basis and do not include intercompany receivable or payable activity between institutions and corporate and investments in subsidiaries.
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation $ 64,602 $ 58,785
Intangible assets, amortization $ 26,937 $ 23,612
Preferred stock, par value $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized 1,000,000 1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding 0 0
Common stock, par value $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized 300,000,000 300,000,000
Common stock, shares issued 91,020,793 90,270,306
Common stock, shares outstanding 65,716,357 65,544,539
Treasury stock, shares 25,304,436 24,725,767
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
REVENUE:        
Total revenue $ 169,828 $ 179,923 $ 504,832 $ 562,085
OPERATING EXPENSES:        
Educational services and facilities 28,287 33,502 85,661 100,101
General and administrative 93,694 92,054 270,487 305,328
Depreciation and amortization 3,053 3,914 9,138 13,438
Asset impairment   7,380 2,468 8,715
Total operating expenses 125,034 136,850 367,754 427,582
Operating income 44,794 43,073 137,078 134,503
OTHER INCOME:        
Interest income 7,702 5,210 21,685 13,559
Interest expense (82) (97) (529) (288)
Miscellaneous (expense) income (52) (98) (7) 21,970
Total other income 7,568 5,015 21,149 35,241
PRETAX INCOME 52,362 48,088 158,227 169,744
Provision for income taxes 14,107 6,781 42,101 39,280
NET INCOME $ 38,255 $ 41,307 $ 116,126 $ 130,464
NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC: $ 0.58 $ 0.63 $ 1.77 $ 1.95
NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED: $ 0.57 $ 0.62 $ 1.73 $ 1.92
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:        
Basic 65,699 65,634 65,622 66,758
Diluted 67,312 67,103 67,110 68,072
Tuition and Fees, Net [Member]        
REVENUE:        
Total revenue $ 168,442 $ 178,259 $ 500,844 $ 556,098
Other [Member]        
REVENUE:        
Total revenue [1] $ 1,386 $ 1,664 $ 3,988 $ 5,987
[1] Other revenue primarily includes contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue.
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net Income (Loss) $ 38,255 $ 41,307 $ 116,126 $ 130,464
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, net of tax:        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 46 (31) 7 (8)
Unrealized gain on inestments 3,243 653 2,227 456
Total other comprehensive income 3,289 622 2,234 448
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME $ 41,544 $ 41,929 $ 118,360 $ 130,912
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock [Member]
Treasury Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 725,845 $ 894 $ (301,624) $ 684,183 $ (5,447) $ 347,839
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2022   89,396,000        
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2022     (22,221,000)      
Net income 130,464         130,464
Foreign currency translation (8)       (8)  
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax 456       456  
Dividends to shareholders (7,474)         (7,474)
Treasury stock purchased (2,729)   $ (2,729)      
Treasury stock purchased, shares     (221,000)      
Treasury stock acquired upon sale of asset (22,086)   $ (22,086)      
Treasury stock acquired upon sale of asset, shares     (1,800,000)      
Share-based compensation expense 6,651     6,651    
Common stock issued (1,460) $ 7 $ (2,209) 742    
Common stock issued, shares   680,000 (165,000)      
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2023 829,659 $ 901 $ (328,648) 691,576 (4,999) 470,829
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2023   90,076,000        
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2023     (24,407,000)      
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2023 792,432 $ 900 $ (328,648) 688,805 (5,621) 436,996
BALANCE, shares at Jun. 30, 2023   90,016,000        
BALANCE, shares at Jun. 30, 2023     (24,407,000)      
Net income 41,307         41,307
Foreign currency translation (31)       (31)  
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax 653       653  
Dividends to shareholders (7,474)         (7,474)
Share-based compensation expense 2,336     2,336    
Common stock issued 436 $ 1   435    
Common stock issued, shares   60,000        
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2023 829,659 $ 901 $ (328,648) 691,576 (4,999) 470,829
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2023   90,076,000        
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2023     (24,407,000)      
BALANCE at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 841,421 $ 903 $ (334,220) 694,798 (666) 480,606
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 90,270,306 90,270,000        
BALANCE, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 (24,725,767)   (24,726,000)      
Net income $ 116,126         116,126
Foreign currency translation 7       7  
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax 2,227       2,227  
Dividends to shareholders (23,701)         (23,701)
Treasury stock purchased (6,769)   $ (6,769)      
Treasury stock purchased, shares     (385,000)      
Share-based compensation expense 7,385     7,385    
Common stock issued (1,265) $ 7 $ (3,435) 2,163    
Common stock issued, shares   751,000 (193,000)      
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 935,431 $ 910 $ (344,424) 704,346 1,568 573,031
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2024 91,020,793 91,021,000        
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2024 (25,304,436)   (25,304,000)      
BALANCE at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 899,524 $ 910 $ (344,424) 701,153 (1,721) 543,606
BALANCE, shares at Jun. 30, 2024   90,978,000        
BALANCE, shares at Jun. 30, 2024     (25,304,000)      
Net income 38,255         38,255
Foreign currency translation 46       46  
Unrealized gain on investments, net of tax 3,243       3,243  
Dividends to shareholders (8,830)         (8,830)
Share-based compensation expense 2,828     2,828    
Common stock issued 365     365    
Common stock issued, shares   43,000        
BALANCE at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 935,431 $ 910 $ (344,424) $ 704,346 $ 1,568 $ 573,031
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2024 91,020,793 91,021,000        
BALANCE, shares at Sep. 30, 2024 (25,304,436)   (25,304,000)      
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]        
Dividends to shareholders, per share $ 0.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.35 $ 0.11
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:    
Net income $ 116,126 $ 130,464
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Asset impairment 2,468 8,715
Gain on sale of asset   (22,086)
Depreciation and amortization expense 9,138 13,438
Bad debt expense 21,364 26,519
Compensation expense related to share-based awards 7,385 6,651
Deferred income taxes 794 4,249
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (13,280) (69,117)
Net cash provided by operating activities 143,995 98,833
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:    
Purchases of available-for-sale investments (266,842) (205,529)
Sales of available-for-sale investments 277,111 179,139
Purchases of property and equipment (2,997) (4,801)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 7,272 (31,191)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:    
Issuance of common stock 2,170 749
Purchase of treasury stock (6,769) (2,729)
Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation (3,435) (2,209)
Payments of cash dividends and dividend equivalents (23,156) (7,222)
Release of cash held in escrow (276) (1,000)
Net cash used in financing activities (31,466) (12,411)
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH 119,801 55,231
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of the period 119,021 118,884
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of the period $ 238,822 $ 174,115
v3.24.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net Income (Loss) $ 38,255 $ 41,307 $ 116,126 $ 130,464
v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement

Todd Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 13, 2024. Mr. Nelson's plan provides for the sale between January 2, 2025 and July 31, 2025 of up to 12,472 shares of the Company's common stock which Mr. Nelson has the right to acquire under outstanding vested stock options, and 25% of net vested restricted stock held by Mr. Nelson upon the vesting of restricted stock units that will vest prior to July 31, 2025.

Elise Baskel, Senior Vice President – Colorado Technical University, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 5, 2024. Ms. Baskel’s plan provides for the sale between November 6, 2024 and August 5, 2025 of up to 18,918 shares of the

Company's common stock owned by Ms. Baskel, and 50% of net vested restricted stock held by Ms. Baskel upon the vesting of performance shares and restricted stock units that will vest prior to August 5, 2025.

John Kline, Senior Vice President - American InterContinental University System, entered into a pre-arranged stock trading plan on August 5, 2024. Mr. Kline's plan provides for the sale between November 11, 2024 and August 5, 2025 of up to 54,722 shares of the Company's common stock owned by Mr. Kline, or which Mr. Kline has the right to acquire under outstanding vested stock options.

Each of the trading plans was entered into during an open insider trading window and is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Company's policies regarding transactions in Company securities.

Executive Officer Appointment

On September 26, 2024, Sunitha Araamudhu was appointed to the positions of Senior Vice President – American InterContinental University System and President of American InterContinental University System. Ms. Araamudhu previously served as Chief Operating Officer of AIUS since February 23, 2022. John R. Kline will continue to serve as Senior Vice President – American InterContinental University System and was also appointed to the position of Chancellor of American InterContinental University System.

Todd Nelson  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Todd Nelson
Title President and Chief Executive Officer
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date August 13, 2024
Aggregate Available 12,472
Elise Baskel  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Elise Baskel
Title Senior Vice President
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date August 5, 2024
Aggregate Available 18,918
John Kline  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name John Kline
Title Senior Vice President
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true
Adoption Date August 5, 2024
Aggregate Available 54,722
Sunitha Araamudhu  
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Name Sunitha Araamudhu
Title Senior Vice President
v3.24.3
Description of the Company
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of the Company

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

Perdoceo’s accredited academic institutions offer a quality postsecondary education primarily online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The Company’s academic institutions – Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) and the American InterContinental University System (“AIUS” or “AIU System”) – provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Our academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of today’s busy adults. CTU and AIUS continue to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. Perdoceo's institutions are committed to providing quality education that closes the gap between learners who seek to advance their careers and employers needing a qualified workforce.

As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” “Perdoceo” and “PEC” refer to Perdoceo Education Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries.

v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the rules and regulations for reporting the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. This report should be read in conjunction with our 2023 Form 10-K. In our opinion, these financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation.

Operating results for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Perdoceo Education Corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Our reporting segments are determined in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280 – Segment Reporting and are based upon how the Company analyzes performance and makes decisions. Each segment represents a postsecondary education provider that offers a variety of academic programs. We organize our business across two reporting segments: CTU and AIUS.

v3.24.3
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract]  
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

3. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recent accounting guidance not yet adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require that public business entities on an annual basis 1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation, and 2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments require disclosure about income taxes paid by federal, state and foreign taxes, and by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal or greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid. The amendments also require entities to disclose income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense disaggregated between domestic and foreign and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state and foreign. For all public business entities, ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in this update require that a public entity disclose on an annual and interim basis, 1) significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, 2) an amount for other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. The other segment items category is the difference between segment revenue less the segment expenses disclosed under the significant expense principle and each reported measure of segment profit or loss, and 3) disclose the title and

position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. For all public business entities, ASU 2023-07 is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

In June 2022, the FASB issued ASU No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. The amendments in this ASU clarify that a contractual restriction on the sale of an equity security is not considered part of the unit of account of the equity security and, therefore, is not considered in measuring fair value. The amendments also clarify that an entity cannot, as a separate unit of account, recognize and measure a contractual sale restriction. For all public business entities, ASU 2022-03 is effective for annual periods and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of our financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.

v3.24.3
Financial Instruments
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments

4. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Investments consist of the following as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

$

224,665

 

 

$

1,203

 

 

$

(85

)

 

$

225,783

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

257,488

 

 

 

576

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

257,989

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

482,153

 

 

$

1,779

 

 

$

(160

)

 

$

483,772

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

 

245,886

 

 

 

719

 

 

 

(892

)

 

 

245,713

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

239,859

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

(830

)

 

 

239,422

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

485,745

 

 

$

1,112

 

 

$

(1,722

)

 

$

485,135

 

In the table above, unrealized holding gains (losses) relate to short-term investments that have been in a continuous unrealized gain (loss) position for less than one year.

Our non-governmental debt securities primarily consist of corporate bonds, certificates of deposit and commercial paper. Our treasury and federal agencies primarily consist of U.S. Treasury bills and federal home loan debt securities.

Realized gains or loss resulting from sales of investments were zero during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023.

Fair Value Measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1, defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets; Level 2, defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3, defined as unobservable inputs for which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

As of September 30, 2024, we held investments that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. These investments (available for sale) consist of non-governmental debt securities and treasury and federal agencies securities. Available for sale securities included in Level 2 are estimated based on observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, such as quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

All of our available for sale investments were measured under Level 2 as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Additionally, money market funds of $30.5 million and $30.3 million included within cash and cash equivalents on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were measured under Level 1. Non-governmental debt securities of $20.9 million included within cash and cash equivalents on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 were measured under Level 2. Federal agency debt securities of $53.2 million and $44.9

million included within cash and cash equivalents on our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, were measured under Level 2.

Equity Method Investment

Our investment in an equity affiliate, which is recorded within other noncurrent assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, represents an international investment in a private company. As of September 30, 2024, our investment in an equity affiliate equated to 30.7%, or $1.2 million.

During each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded approximately $0.1 million of loss and during the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded less than ten thousand dollars of loss and approximately $0.1 million of loss, respectively, related to our equity affiliate within miscellaneous (expense) income on our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income.

We make periodic operating maintenance payments to our equity affiliate. The total fees recorded during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

Maintenance Fee Payments

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024

$

429

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023

$

411

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2024

$

1,296

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2023

$

1,256

 

 

Credit Agreement

Termination of credit agreement

On July 29, 2024, the Company gave notice of the termination of its credit agreement, dated as of September 8, 2021, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among the Company, as borrower, certain of its subsidiary guarantors thereunder, the lenders from time-to-time parties thereto and Wintrust Bank N.A. (the “Termination”).

At the time of the Termination of the Credit Agreement, the Company was not in default under the Credit Agreement, nor did it have any amounts outstanding thereunder. The Credit Agreement was due to mature on January 31, 2027. The Company made the decision to terminate the Credit Agreement due to the Company’s strong cash position and to avoid uncertainty under the Credit Agreement associated with newly effective Title IV financial responsibility requirements.

The Termination was effective on July 30, 2024. Upon effectiveness of the Termination, all security interests and pledges granted to the secured parties under the Credit Agreement were terminated and released. The Company did not incur any material early termination penalties in connection with the Termination.

v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition

5. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

109,730

 

 

$

51,174

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

160,904

 

 

$

114,104

 

 

$

56,212

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

170,316

 

Technology and other fees

 

5,107

 

 

 

2,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,538

 

 

 

5,269

 

 

 

2,674

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,943

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

114,837

 

 

 

53,605

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

168,442

 

 

 

119,373

 

 

 

58,886

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

178,259

 

Other revenue (2)

 

905

 

 

 

282

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

1,179

 

 

 

340

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

1,664

 

Total revenue

$

115,742

 

 

$

53,887

 

 

$

199

 

 

$

169,828

 

 

$

120,552

 

 

$

59,226

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

324,148

 

 

$

153,969

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

478,117

 

 

$

344,966

 

 

$

185,993

 

$

-

 

 

$

530,959

 

Technology and other fees

 

15,445

 

 

 

7,282

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

22,727

 

 

 

16,112

 

 

 

9,027

 

 

-

 

 

 

25,139

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

339,593

 

 

 

161,251

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

500,844

 

 

 

361,078

 

 

 

195,020

 

 

-

 

 

 

556,098

 

Other revenue (2)

 

2,546

 

 

 

863

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

3,988

 

 

 

3,258

 

 

 

2,108

 

 

621

 

 

 

5,987

 

Total revenue

$

342,139

 

 

$

162,114

 

 

$

579

 

 

$

504,832

 

 

$

364,336

 

 

$

197,128

 

$

621

 

 

$

562,085

 

__________________

 

(1)
Tuition includes revenue earned for all degree-granting programs as well as revenue earned for non-degree and professional development programs.
(2)
Other revenue primarily includes contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue.

 

Performance Obligations

Our revenue, which is derived primarily from academic programs taught to students who attend our universities, is generally segregated into two categories: (1) tuition and fees, and (2) other. Tuition and fees represent costs to our students for educational services provided by our universities and are reflected net of scholarships and tuition discounts. Our universities charge tuition and fees at varying amounts, depending on the university, the type of program and specific curriculum. Our universities bill students a single charge that covers tuition, certain fees and required program materials, such as textbooks and supplies, which we treat as a single performance obligation. Generally, we bill student tuition at the beginning of each academic term for our degree programs and recognize the tuition as revenue on a straight-line basis over the academic term. As part of a student’s course of instruction, certain fees, such as technology fees and graduation fees, are billed separately to students. These fees are generally earned over the applicable term and are not considered separate performance obligations. We generally bill student tuition upon enrollment for our non-degree professional development programs and recognize the tuition as revenue on a straight-line basis over the length of the offering.

Other revenue, which primarily consists of contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue, is billed and recognized as goods are delivered or services are performed.

Contract Assets

For each term, the portion of tuition and fee payments received from students but not yet earned is recorded as deferred revenue and reported as a current liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, as we expect to earn these revenues within the next year. A contract asset is recorded for each student for the current term for which they are enrolled for the amount charged for the current term that has not yet been received as payment and to which we do not have the unconditional right to receive payment because the student has not reached the point in the student’s current academic term at which the amount billed is no longer refundable to the student. On a student by student basis, the contract asset is offset against the deferred revenue balance for the current term and the net deferred revenue balance is reflected within current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. For certain of our institutions, students are billed as they enroll in courses, including courses related to future periods. Any billings for future periods would meet the definition of a contract asset as we do not have the unconditional right to receive payment as the course has not yet started. Contract assets related to future periods are offset against the respective deferred revenue associated with the future period.

Due to the short-term nature of our academic terms, the contract asset balance which exists at the beginning of each quarter will no longer be a contract asset at the end of that quarter, with the exception of the contract assets associated with future periods. The decrease in contract asset balances are a result of one of the following: it becomes a student receivable balance once a student reaches the point in a student’s academic term where the amount billed is no longer refundable to the student; a refund is made to withdrawn students for the portion entitled to be refunded under each institutions’ refund policy; we receive funds to apply against the contract asset balance; or a student makes a change to the number of classes they are enrolled in which may cause an adjustment to their previously billed amount. As of the end of each quarter, a new contract asset is determined on a student by student basis based on the

most recently started term and a student’s progress within that term as compared to the date at which the student is no longer entitled to a refund under each institution’s refund policy. Contract assets associated with future periods remain as contract assets until the course begins and the student reaches the point in that course that they are no longer entitled to a refund.

The amount of deferred revenue balances which are being offset with contract assets balances as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

As of

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Gross deferred revenue

$

82,207

 

 

$

63,970

 

Gross contract assets

 

(32,860

)

 

 

(26,755

)

Deferred revenue, net

 

$

49,347

 

 

$

37,215

 

Deferred Revenue

Changes in our deferred revenue balances for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, July 1

$

67,880

 

 

$

22,905

 

 

$

90,785

 

 

$

72,702

 

 

$

32,001

 

 

$

104,703

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(57,850

)

 

 

(18,951

)

 

 

(76,801

)

 

 

(59,047

)

 

 

(25,736

)

 

 

(84,783

)

Billings during period(1)

 

100,352

 

 

 

59,775

 

 

 

160,127

 

 

 

95,064

 

 

 

59,427

 

 

 

154,491

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(56,987

)

 

 

(34,654

)

 

 

(91,641

)

 

 

(60,326

)

 

 

(33,150

)

 

 

(93,476

)

Other adjustments

 

(162

)

 

 

(101

)

 

 

(263

)

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(912

)

 

 

(2,195

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

 

$

78,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, January 1

$

42,531

 

 

$

21,439

 

 

$

63,970

 

 

$

67,245

 

 

$

39,955

 

$

107,200

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(38,122

)

 

 

(20,431

)

 

 

(58,553

)

 

 

(59,458

)

 

 

(33,166

)

 

(92,624

)

Billings during period(1)

 

350,694

 

 

 

168,574

 

 

 

519,268

 

 

 

343,194

 

 

 

186,877

 

 

530,071

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(301,471

)

 

 

(140,820

)

 

 

(442,291

)

 

 

(301,620

)

 

 

(161,854

)

 

 

(463,474

)

Other adjustments

 

(399

)

 

 

212

 

 

 

(187

)

 

 

(2,251

)

 

 

(182

)

 

(2,433

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

$

78,740

 

______________

(1)
Billings during period includes adjustments for prior billings.

Tuition Refunds

If a student withdraws from one of our academic institutions prior to the completion of the academic term, we refund the portion of tuition and fees already paid that, pursuant to our refund policy and applicable federal and state law and accrediting agency standards, we are not entitled to retain. Generally, the amount to be refunded to a student is calculated based upon the percent of the term attended and the amount of tuition and fees paid by the student as of their withdrawal date. In certain circumstances, we have recognized revenue for students who have withdrawn that we are not entitled to retain. We have estimated a reserve for these limited circumstances based on historical evidence in the amount of $2.0 million for each period as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Students are typically entitled to a partial refund until approximately halfway through their term. Pursuant to each university’s policy, once a student reaches the point in the term where no refund is given, the student would not have a refund due if withdrawing from the university subsequent to that date.

v3.24.3
Student Receivables
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Student Receivables

6. STUDENT RECEIVABLES

Student receivables represent funds owed to us in exchange for the educational services provided to a student. Student receivables are reflected net of an allowance for credit losses at the end of the reporting period. Student receivables, net, are reflected on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as components of both current and non-current assets.

Our students pay for their costs through a variety of funding sources, including federal loan and grant programs, institutional payment plans, employer tuition assistance, Veterans’ Administration and other military funding and grants, private and institutional scholarships and cash payments, as well as private loans. Cash receipts from government related sources are typically received during the current academic term. We typically receive funds after the end of an academic term for students who receive employer tuition assistance. Students who have not applied for any type of financial aid or students whose financial aid may not fully cover the cost of their tuition and fees generally set up a payment plan with the institution and make payments on a monthly basis per the terms of the payment plan. For those balances that are not received during the academic term, the balance is typically due within the current academic year which is approximately 30 weeks in length. Generally, a student receivable balance is written off once a student is out of school and it reaches greater than 90 days past due.

Our standard student receivable allowance is based on an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses for student receivables. Our estimation methodology considers a number of quantitative and qualitative factors that, based on our collection experience, we believe have an impact on our repayment risk and ability to collect student receivables. Changes in the trends in any of these factors may impact our estimate of the allowance for credit losses. These factors include, but are not limited to: internal repayment history, changes in the current economic, legislative or regulatory environments, internal cash collection forecasts and the ability to complete the federal financial aid process with the student. These factors are monitored and assessed on a regular basis. Overall, our allowance estimation process for student receivables is validated by trend analysis and comparing estimated and actual performance.

We have an immaterial amount of student receivables that are due greater than 12 months from the date of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the amount of non-current student receivables under payment plans that are longer than 12 months in duration, net of allowance for credit losses, was $5.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively.

Allowance for Credit Losses

We define student receivables as a portfolio segment under ASC Topic 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. Changes in our current and non-current allowance for credit losses related to our student receivable portfolio in accordance with the guidance under ASU 2016-13 for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

37,271

 

 

$

43,055

 

 

$

37,782

 

 

$

43,141

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

7,592

 

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

26,519

 

Amounts written-off

 

 

(8,032

)

 

 

(11,397

)

 

 

(22,085

)

 

 

(31,533

)

Recoveries

 

 

361

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

1,581

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amount reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for the current portion of student receivables approximates fair value because of the nature of these financial instruments as they generally have short maturity periods. It is not practicable to estimate the fair value of the non-current portion of student receivables, since observable market data is not readily available, and no reasonable estimation methodology exists.

v3.24.3
Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases

7. LEASES

We lease most of our administrative and educational facilities under non-cancelable operating leases expiring at various dates through 2033. Lease terms generally range from five to ten years with one to four renewal options for extended terms. In most cases, we are required to make additional payments under facility operating leases for taxes, insurance and other operating expenses incurred during the operating lease period, which are typically variable in nature.

We determine if a contract contains a lease when the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, we establish a right of use (“ROU”) asset and a lease liability.

Quantitative information related to leases is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,104

 

$

3,670

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

207

 

 

544

 

Total lease expenses

$

1,311

 

$

4,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,031

)

$

(6,513

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,572

 

$

4,906

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

193

 

 

1,154

 

Sublease income (3)

 

-

 

 

(500

)

Total lease expenses

$

1,765

 

$

5,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,139

)

$

(7,722

)

Operating cash flows from subleases (2)

$

-

 

$

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2024

 

As of September 30, 2023

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in months) – operating leases

 

68

 

 

57

 

Weighted average discount rate – operating leases

 

5.2

%

 

4.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

__________________

(1)
Lease expense and sublease income represent the amount recorded within our consolidated statements of income. Variable lease amounts represent expenses recognized as incurred which are not included in the lease liability. Fixed lease expenses and sublease income are recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and therefore are not necessarily representative of cash payments during the same period.
(2)
Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and represent cash payments for fixed and variable lease costs.
(3)
Historically, for certain of our leased locations we had vacated the facility and had fully or partially subleased the space. As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any subleased locations.
v3.24.3
Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Loss Contingency [Abstract]  
Contingencies

8. CONTINGENCIES

An accrual for estimated legal fees of $1.9 million and $2.4 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, is presented within other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

We record a liability when we believe that it is both probable that a loss will be incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We evaluate, at least quarterly, developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of liability that was previously accrued and make adjustments as further information develops, circumstances change or contingencies are resolved. Significant judgment is required to determine both probability and the estimated amount. We may be unable to estimate a possible loss or range of possible loss due to various reasons, including, among others: (1) if the damages sought are indeterminate; (2) if the proceedings are in early stages; (3) if there is uncertainty as to the outcome of pending appeals, motions or settlements; (4) if there are significant factual issues to be determined or resolved; and (5) if there are novel or unsettled legal theories presented. In such instances, there is considerable uncertainty regarding the ultimate resolution of such matters, including a possible eventual loss, if any.

United States of America, ex rel. Fiorisce LLC v. Perdoceo Education Corporation, Colorado Technical University, Inc. and American InterContinental University, Inc. On July 19, 2023, we became aware of an amended complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on May 19, 2023. The original complaint was filed under seal on February 25, 2021 by a former employee of Colorado Technical University through a limited liability company, on behalf of herself, any other interested parties affiliated with the LLC and the federal government. On July 18, 2023, the district court ordered the complaint unsealed and we were notified that the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") had declined to intervene in the action on February 3, 2023. The company had

previously received a Civil Investigative Demand ("CID") on April 8, 2022 from the DOJ and had been cooperating with the DOJ in its review. After the federal government declined to intervene in this case, the relator elected to pursue the litigation on behalf of the federal government. If she is successful, she would receive a portion of the federal government’s recovery. The amended complaint alleges violations of the False Claims Act related to the company’s compliance with federal financial aid credit hour requirements in connection with its use of its learning management system. Relator claims that defendants’ conduct caused the government to make payments of federal funds to defendants which the government would not have made if not for defendants’ alleged violation of the law. Relator seeks treble damages plus civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. On January 4, 2024, the Court granted a motion to dismiss with respect to Perdoceo Education Corporation and American InterContinental University, Inc. which removes them as defendants in the case. The Court’s dismissal was “without prejudice”, which allows the relator in the case the opportunity to amend and refile a further amended complaint with respect to those two parties. The Relator has filed a motion, which is pending before the Court, that seeks permission to file a further amended complaint with respect to only Perdoceo Education Corporation.

On September 7, 2024, the Company received a new CID from the DOJ pursuant to the False Claims Act. The CID requests information and documentation from CTU regarding its compensation practices for its admissions staff as well as information about how CTU has discussed its Fast Track credit program with prospective students. The information sought covers the time period from November 13, 2017 to the present. The Company is cooperating with the DOJ with a view towards resolving this inquiry as promptly as possible.

Because of the many questions of fact and law that may arise, the outcomes of these legal proceedings is uncertain at this point. Based on information available to us at present, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of potential loss, if any, for these actions. Accordingly, we have not recognized any liability associated with these actions.

We receive from time-to-time requests from state attorneys general, federal and state government agencies and accreditors relating to our institutions, to specific complaints they have received from students or former students or to student loan forgiveness claims which seek information about students, our programs, and other matters relating to our activities. These requests can be broad and time consuming to respond to, and there is a risk that they could expand and/or lead to a formal action or claims of non-compliance. We are subject to a variety of other claims, lawsuits, arbitrations and investigations that arise from time to time out of the conduct of our business, including, but not limited to, matters involving prospective students, students or former students, alleged violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, both individually and on behalf of a putative class, and employment matters. Periodically matters arise that we consider outside the scope of ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business. While we currently believe that these matters, individually or in aggregate, will not have a material adverse impact on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and management’s view of these matters may change in the future. Were an unfavorable outcome to occur in any one or more of these matters, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on our business, reputation, financial position and cash flows.

Agreement to acquire the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC

Perdoceo Education Corporation signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC ("USAHS"). The material terms of the transaction have been described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 16, 2024. Completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and satisfactory regulatory approvals from the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges ("WASC"), as well as other key regulatory bodies, and completion of the preacquisition review process with the US Department of Education. The Company expects to complete the acquisition in December 2024.

Perdoceo expects to pay approximately $142.0 million to $144.0 million in cash at closing to acquire 100% ownership of USAHS. The actual cash paid will depend on adjustments for cash, debt and working capital based on the final closing balance sheet. The acquisition is not subject to a financing condition. Perdoceo plans to use cash on hand for the purchase.

v3.24.3
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes

9. INCOME TAXES

The determination of the annual effective tax rate is based upon a number of significant estimates and judgments, including the estimated annual pretax income in each tax jurisdiction in which we operate and the ongoing development of tax planning strategies during the year. In addition, our provision for income taxes can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, as well as other factors that cannot be predicted with certainty. As such, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.

The following is a summary of our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate:

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Pretax income

 

$

52,362

 

 

$

48,088

 

 

$

158,227

 

 

$

169,744

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

14,107

 

 

$

6,781

 

 

$

42,101

 

 

$

39,280

 

Effective rate

 

 

26.9

%

 

 

14.1

%

 

 

26.6

%

 

 

23.1

%

The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 reflects federal tax credits claimed for the 2023 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.4% and 0.1%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 by 0.2% and 1.4%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 was primarily impacted by a $4.5 million favorable discrete adjustment related to the recognition of the tax benefits associated with a previously disclosed prior year ordinary loss attributable to the stock of a worthless subsidiary, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 9.3% and 2.6%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 reflects federal and state tax credits claimed for the 2022 tax return, which decreased the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date by 0.6% and 0.2%, respectively. Additionally, the tax effect of stock-based compensation and the release of other previously recorded tax reserves reduced the effective tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2023 by 0.2% and 0.6%, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, a valuation allowance of $13.9 million was maintained with respect to our equity investment and state net operating losses.

We estimate that it is reasonably possible that the gross liability for unrecognized tax benefits for a variety of uncertain tax positions will decrease by up to $2.1 million in the next twelve months as a result of the expiration of the statute of limitations in several jurisdictions. The income tax rate for the quarter and year to date ended September 30, 2024 does not take into account the possible reduction of the liability for unrecognized tax benefits. The impact of a reduction to the liability will be treated as a discrete item in the period the reduction occurs. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. As of September 30, 2024, we had accrued $4.3 million as an estimate for reasonably possible interest and accrued penalties.

Our tax returns are routinely examined by federal, state and local tax authorities and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. The Company’s federal income tax filings are open to examinations for the tax years ended December 31, 2021 and forward.

v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]  
Share-Based Compensation

10. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

Overview

The Perdoceo Education Corporation Amended and Restated 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 Plan”) became effective (as the Career Education Corporation 2016 Incentive Compensation Plan) on May 24, 2016, and the amendment and restatement of the 2016 Plan became effective on June 3, 2021, upon its approval by the Company’s stockholders. Under the 2016 Plan, Perdoceo may grant to eligible participants awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock, performance units, annual incentive awards, and substitute awards, which generally may be settled in cash or shares of our common stock. The vesting of all types of awards is subject to possible acceleration in certain circumstances. If a plan participant terminates employment for any reason other than by death or disability during the vesting period, the right to unvested awards is generally forfeited.

 

Restricted Stock Units

For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted approximately 0.3 million and 0.4 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are not "performance-based" and which have a grant-date fair value of approximately $5.3 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted approximately 0.2 million and 0.3 million restricted stock units, respectively, which are “performance-based” and which have a grant-date fair value of approximately $3.5 million and $4.1 million, respectively. The performance-based restricted stock units are subject to performance conditions which are determined at the time of grant and typically cover a three-year performance period. These performance conditions may result in all units being forfeited even if the requisite service period is met.

There were no restricted stock units granted during each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

All restricted stock units granted in 2024 and 2023 are to be settled in shares of our common stock.

Stock Options

There were no stock options granted during each of the quarters or years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

Share-Based Compensation Expense

For the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total share-based compensation expense was approximately $2.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively. For the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the total share-based compensation expense was approximately $7.4 million and $6.6 million, respectively.

As of September 30, 2024, we estimate that total compensation expense of approximately $19.0 million will be recognized over the next four years for all unvested share-based awards that have been granted to participants. This amount excludes any estimates of forfeitures.

v3.24.3
Stock Repurchase Program
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stock Repurchase Program

11. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

On February 20, 2024, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a new stock repurchase program for up to $50.0 million which commenced March 1, 2024 and expires September 30, 2025. The new stock repurchase program replaced the previous stock repurchase program. The other terms of the new stock repurchase program are consistent with the Company’s previous stock repurchase program.

The timing of purchases and the number of shares repurchased under the program will be determined by the Company’s management and will depend on a variety of factors including stock price, trading volume and other general market and economic conditions, its assessment of alternative uses of capital, regulatory requirements and other factors. Repurchases will be made in open market transactions, including block purchases, conducted in accordance with Rule 10b-18 under the Exchange Act as well as may be made pursuant to trading plans established under Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act, which would permit shares to be repurchased when the Company might otherwise be precluded from doing so under insider trading laws. The stock repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase shares and the Company may, in its discretion, begin, suspend or terminate repurchases at any time, without any prior notice.

During the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we repurchased approximately 0.4 million shares and 0.2 million shares of our common stock, respectively, for approximately $6.8 million at an average price of $17.60 per share during the year to date ended September 30, 2024 and for approximately $2.7 million at an average price of $12.35 per share during the year to date ended September 30, 2023. There were no shares repurchased during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, approximately $47.1 million was available under our authorized stock repurchase program to repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock. Shares of stock repurchased under the program are held as treasury shares. These repurchased shares have reduced the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.

v3.24.3
Weighted Average Common Shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Weighted Average Common Shares

12. WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. Dilutive common shares outstanding is computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflects the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock options were exercised and restricted stock units were settled for common shares during the period.

The weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted net income per share for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (shares in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Basic common shares outstanding

 

65,699

 

 

 

65,634

 

 

 

65,622

 

 

 

66,758

 

Common stock equivalents

 

1,613

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,488

 

 

 

1,314

 

Diluted common shares outstanding

 

67,312

 

 

 

67,103

 

 

 

67,110

 

 

 

68,072

 

 

Certain unexercised stock option awards are excluded from our computations of diluted earnings per share, as these shares were out-of-the-money and their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For each of the years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the anti-dilutive options that were excluded from our computations of diluted earnings per share were less than 0.1 million shares. For the quarter ended September 30, 2023 less than 0.1 million shares of anti-dilutive options were excluded from our computation of diluted earnings per share. There were no anti-dilutive options for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

v3.24.3
Segment Reporting
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting

13. SEGMENT REPORTING

Our segments are determined in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 280—Segment Reporting and are based upon how the Company analyzes performance and makes decisions. Each segment is comprised of an accredited postsecondary education institution that offers a variety of academic programs. As of September 30, 2024, our two segments are:

Colorado Technical University (CTU) is committed to providing quality and industry-relevant higher education to a diverse student population, including serving non-traditional adult learners seeking career advancement and the military community. CTU utilizes innovative technology and experienced faculty, enabling the pursuit of personal and professional goals for learners. CTU offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business and management, nursing, healthcare management, computer science, engineering, information systems and technology, project management, cybersecurity and criminal justice. Students pursue their degrees through fully-online programs, local campuses and blended formats, which combine campus-based and online education. As of September 30, 2024, students enrolled at CTU represented approximately 74% of our total enrollments. Approximately 97% of CTU’s students are enrolled in programs offered fully online. Students at CTU's ground-based campuses take both in-person and virtual classes.

The American InterContinental University System (AIUS or AIU System) is committed to providing quality and accessible higher education opportunities for a diverse student population, including non-traditional adult learners and the military community. AIUS places emphasis on the educational, professional and personal growth of each student. AIUS offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of business studies, information technologies, education, health sciences and criminal justice. Students pursue their degrees through fully-online programs, local campuses and blended formats, which combine campus-based and online education. As of September 30, 2024, students enrolled at AIUS represented approximately 26% of our total enrollments. Approximately 97% of AIUS’ students are enrolled in programs offered fully online. Students at AIUS' ground-based campus take both in-person and virtual classes.

Summary financial information by reporting segment is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

115,742

 

 

 

68.2

%

 

$

120,552

 

 

 

67.0

%

 

$

44,199

 

 

$

34,491

 

AIUS

 

 

53,887

 

 

 

31.7

%

 

 

59,226

 

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

9,063

 

 

 

15,602

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

199

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

145

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(8,468

)

 

 

(7,020

)

Total

 

$

169,828

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

44,794

 

 

$

43,073

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

342,139

 

 

 

67.8

%

 

$

364,336

 

 

 

64.8

%

 

$

129,245

 

 

$

118,632

 

AIUS

 

 

162,114

 

 

 

32.1

%

 

 

197,128

 

 

 

35.1

%

 

 

31,275

 

 

 

44,683

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

579

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

621

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(23,442

)

 

 

(28,812

)

Total

 

$

504,832

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

562,085

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

137,078

 

 

$

134,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets as of  (1)

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

CTU

 

$

212,523

 

 

$

202,728

 

AIUS

 

 

171,940

 

 

 

161,336

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

732,293

 

 

 

643,252

 

Total

 

$

1,116,756

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

 

 

(1)
Total assets are presented on a condensed consolidated basis and do not include intercompany receivable or payable activity between institutions and corporate and investments in subsidiaries.
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Summary of Investments

Investments consist of the following as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

$

224,665

 

 

$

1,203

 

 

$

(85

)

 

$

225,783

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

257,488

 

 

 

576

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

257,989

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

482,153

 

 

$

1,779

 

 

$

(160

)

 

$

483,772

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross Unrealized

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Gain

 

 

(Loss)

 

 

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments (available for sale):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-governmental debt securities

 

 

245,886

 

 

 

719

 

 

 

(892

)

 

 

245,713

 

Treasury and federal agencies

 

 

239,859

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

(830

)

 

 

239,422

 

Total short-term investments (available for sale)

 

$

485,745

 

 

$

1,112

 

 

$

(1,722

)

 

$

485,135

 

Schedule of Maintenance Fee Payment to our equity affiliate

We make periodic operating maintenance payments to our equity affiliate. The total fees recorded during the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

Maintenance Fee Payments

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024

$

429

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023

$

411

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2024

$

1,296

 

For the year to date ended September 30, 2023

$

1,256

 

v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract]  
Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Source

The following tables disaggregate our revenue by major source for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (dollars in thousands):

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

109,730

 

 

$

51,174

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

160,904

 

 

$

114,104

 

 

$

56,212

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

170,316

 

Technology and other fees

 

5,107

 

 

 

2,431

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,538

 

 

 

5,269

 

 

 

2,674

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

7,943

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

114,837

 

 

 

53,605

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

168,442

 

 

 

119,373

 

 

 

58,886

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

178,259

 

Other revenue (2)

 

905

 

 

 

282

 

 

 

199

 

 

 

1,386

 

 

 

1,179

 

 

 

340

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

1,664

 

Total revenue

$

115,742

 

 

$

53,887

 

 

$

199

 

 

$

169,828

 

 

$

120,552

 

 

$

59,226

 

 

$

145

 

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

Total

 

Tuition, net (1)

$

324,148

 

 

$

153,969

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

478,117

 

 

$

344,966

 

 

$

185,993

 

$

-

 

 

$

530,959

 

Technology and other fees

 

15,445

 

 

 

7,282

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

22,727

 

 

 

16,112

 

 

 

9,027

 

 

-

 

 

 

25,139

 

    Total tuition and fees, net

 

339,593

 

 

 

161,251

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

500,844

 

 

 

361,078

 

 

 

195,020

 

 

-

 

 

 

556,098

 

Other revenue (2)

 

2,546

 

 

 

863

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

3,988

 

 

 

3,258

 

 

 

2,108

 

 

621

 

 

 

5,987

 

Total revenue

$

342,139

 

 

$

162,114

 

 

$

579

 

 

$

504,832

 

 

$

364,336

 

 

$

197,128

 

$

621

 

 

$

562,085

 

__________________

 

(1)
Tuition includes revenue earned for all degree-granting programs as well as revenue earned for non-degree and professional development programs.
(2)
Other revenue primarily includes contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue.
Summary of Deferred Revenue Balances Offset with Contract Assets

The amount of deferred revenue balances which are being offset with contract assets balances as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

As of

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

Gross deferred revenue

$

82,207

 

 

$

63,970

 

Gross contract assets

 

(32,860

)

 

 

(26,755

)

Deferred revenue, net

 

$

49,347

 

 

$

37,215

 

Changes in Deferred Revenue Balances

Changes in our deferred revenue balances for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, July 1

$

67,880

 

 

$

22,905

 

 

$

90,785

 

 

$

72,702

 

 

$

32,001

 

 

$

104,703

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(57,850

)

 

 

(18,951

)

 

 

(76,801

)

 

 

(59,047

)

 

 

(25,736

)

 

 

(84,783

)

Billings during period(1)

 

100,352

 

 

 

59,775

 

 

 

160,127

 

 

 

95,064

 

 

 

59,427

 

 

 

154,491

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(56,987

)

 

 

(34,654

)

 

 

(91,641

)

 

 

(60,326

)

 

 

(33,150

)

 

 

(93,476

)

Other adjustments

 

(162

)

 

 

(101

)

 

 

(263

)

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(912

)

 

 

(2,195

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

 

$

78,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

 

CTU

 

 

AIUS

 

Total

 

Gross deferred revenue, January 1

$

42,531

 

 

$

21,439

 

 

$

63,970

 

 

$

67,245

 

 

$

39,955

 

$

107,200

 

Revenue earned from prior balances

 

(38,122

)

 

 

(20,431

)

 

 

(58,553

)

 

 

(59,458

)

 

 

(33,166

)

 

(92,624

)

Billings during period(1)

 

350,694

 

 

 

168,574

 

 

 

519,268

 

 

 

343,194

 

 

 

186,877

 

 

530,071

 

Revenue earned for new billings during the period

 

 

(301,471

)

 

 

(140,820

)

 

 

(442,291

)

 

 

(301,620

)

 

 

(161,854

)

 

 

(463,474

)

Other adjustments

 

(399

)

 

 

212

 

 

 

(187

)

 

 

(2,251

)

 

 

(182

)

 

(2,433

)

Gross deferred revenue, September 30

$

53,233

 

 

$

28,974

 

 

$

82,207

 

 

$

47,110

 

 

$

31,630

 

$

78,740

 

______________

(1)
Billings during period includes adjustments for prior billings.
v3.24.3
Student Receivables (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Changes in Current and Non-Current Receivables Allowance

We define student receivables as a portfolio segment under ASC Topic 326 – Financial Instruments – Credit Losses. Changes in our current and non-current allowance for credit losses related to our student receivable portfolio in accordance with the guidance under ASU 2016-13 for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

37,271

 

 

$

43,055

 

 

$

37,782

 

 

$

43,141

 

Provision for credit losses

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

7,592

 

 

 

21,364

 

 

 

26,519

 

Amounts written-off

 

 

(8,032

)

 

 

(11,397

)

 

 

(22,085

)

 

 

(31,533

)

Recoveries

 

 

361

 

 

 

458

 

 

 

1,272

 

 

 

1,581

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

 

$

38,333

 

 

$

39,708

 

v3.24.3
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Quantitative Information and Other Information Related to Leases

Quantitative information related to leases is presented in the following table (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2024

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,104

 

$

3,670

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

207

 

 

544

 

Total lease expenses

$

1,311

 

$

4,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,031

)

$

(6,513

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2023

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30, 2023

 

Lease expenses (1)

 

 

 

 

Fixed lease expenses - operating

$

1,572

 

$

4,906

 

Variable lease expenses - operating

 

193

 

 

1,154

 

Sublease income (3)

 

-

 

 

(500

)

Total lease expenses

$

1,765

 

$

5,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other information

 

 

 

 

Gross operating cash flows for operating leases (2)

$

(2,139

)

$

(7,722

)

Operating cash flows from subleases (2)

$

-

 

$

488

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2024

 

As of September 30, 2023

 

Weighted average remaining lease term (in months) – operating leases

 

68

 

 

57

 

Weighted average discount rate – operating leases

 

5.2

%

 

4.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

__________________

(1)
Lease expense and sublease income represent the amount recorded within our consolidated statements of income. Variable lease amounts represent expenses recognized as incurred which are not included in the lease liability. Fixed lease expenses and sublease income are recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and therefore are not necessarily representative of cash payments during the same period.
(2)
Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and represent cash payments for fixed and variable lease costs.
(3)
Historically, for certain of our leased locations we had vacated the facility and had fully or partially subleased the space. As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any subleased locations.
v3.24.3
Income Taxes (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Provision for Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate

The following is a summary of our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate:

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

(Dollars in Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Pretax income

 

$

52,362

 

 

$

48,088

 

 

$

158,227

 

 

$

169,744

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

14,107

 

 

$

6,781

 

 

$

42,101

 

 

$

39,280

 

Effective rate

 

 

26.9

%

 

 

14.1

%

 

 

26.6

%

 

 

23.1

%

v3.24.3
Weighted Average Common Shares (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Summary of Weighted Average Numbers of Common Shares Used to Compute Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

The weighted average number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted net income per share for the quarters and years to date ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows (shares in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

Basic common shares outstanding

 

65,699

 

 

 

65,634

 

 

 

65,622

 

 

 

66,758

 

Common stock equivalents

 

1,613

 

 

 

1,469

 

 

 

1,488

 

 

 

1,314

 

Diluted common shares outstanding

 

67,312

 

 

 

67,103

 

 

 

67,110

 

 

 

68,072

 

 

v3.24.3
Segment Reporting (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Summary Financial Information by Reporting Segment

Summary financial information by reporting segment is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

 

For the Quarter Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

115,742

 

 

 

68.2

%

 

$

120,552

 

 

 

67.0

%

 

$

44,199

 

 

$

34,491

 

AIUS

 

 

53,887

 

 

 

31.7

%

 

 

59,226

 

 

 

32.9

%

 

 

9,063

 

 

 

15,602

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

199

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

145

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(8,468

)

 

 

(7,020

)

Total

 

$

169,828

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

179,923

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

44,794

 

 

$

43,073

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year to Date Ended September 30,

 

 

 

Revenue

 

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

2024

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2023

 

 

% of Total

 

 

2024

 

 

2023

 

CTU

 

$

342,139

 

 

 

67.8

%

 

$

364,336

 

 

 

64.8

%

 

$

129,245

 

 

$

118,632

 

AIUS

 

 

162,114

 

 

 

32.1

%

 

 

197,128

 

 

 

35.1

%

 

 

31,275

 

 

 

44,683

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

579

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

621

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(23,442

)

 

 

(28,812

)

Total

 

$

504,832

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

562,085

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

137,078

 

 

$

134,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets as of  (1)

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

CTU

 

$

212,523

 

 

$

202,728

 

AIUS

 

 

171,940

 

 

 

161,336

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

732,293

 

 

 

643,252

 

Total

 

$

1,116,756

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

 

 

(1)
Total assets are presented on a condensed consolidated basis and do not include intercompany receivable or payable activity between institutions and corporate and investments in subsidiaries.
v3.24.3
Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Number of reporting segments 2
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Summary of Investments (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Short-term, Non-governmental Debt Securities [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Cost $ 224,665 $ 245,886
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized Gain 1,203 719
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized (Loss) (85) (892)
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value 225,783 245,713
Short-term, Treasury and Federal Agencies [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Cost 257,488 239,859
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized Gain 576 393
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized (Loss) (75) (830)
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value 257,989 239,422
Short-term Investments [Member]    
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]    
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Cost 482,153 485,745
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized Gain 1,779 1,112
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Gross Unrealized (Loss) (160) (1,722)
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value $ 483,772 $ 485,135
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 29, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Period cash equivalents and short-term investments have been in continuous unrealized gain (loss) position, years, maximum       1 year    
Realized gains (losses)   $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0  
Non controlling interest   1,200,000   1,200,000    
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliate         $ (100,000)  
Maximum [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Gain (loss) from investment in affiliate   $ (100,000) $ (100,000) $ (10,000)    
Credit Agreement | Revolving Credit Facility | Wintrust Bank [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Credit facility borrowings $ 0          
Maturity date Jan. 31, 2027          
Equity Affiliate [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Percentage of investment in equity affiliate   30.70%   30.70%    
Money Market Funds [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value   $ 30,500,000   $ 30,500,000   $ 30,300,000
Short-term, Non-governmental Debt Securities [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value   225,783,000   225,783,000   245,713,000
Short-term, Non-governmental Debt Securities [Member] | Level 2 [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value   20,900,000   20,900,000    
Federal Agencies Debt Securities within Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Level 2 [Member]            
Financial Instruments [Line Items]            
Total short-term investments (available for sale), Fair value   $ 53,200,000   $ 53,200,000   $ 44,900,000
v3.24.3
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Maintenance Fee Payment to Our Equity Affiliate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]        
Maintenance Fee Payments $ 429 $ 411 $ 1,296 $ 1,256
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Summary of Disaggregation of Revenue by Major Source (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 169,828 $ 179,923 $ 504,832 $ 562,085
Tuition, Net [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [1] 160,904 170,316 478,117 530,959
Technology and Other Fees [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 7,538 7,943 22,727 25,139
Tuition and Fees, Net [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 168,442 178,259 500,844 556,098
Other [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [2] 1,386 1,664 3,988 5,987
University Group [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 115,742 120,552 342,139 364,336
University Group [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 53,887 59,226 162,114 197,128
University Group [Member] | Tuition, Net [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [1] 109,730 114,104 324,148 344,966
University Group [Member] | Tuition, Net [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [1] 51,174 56,212 153,969 185,993
University Group [Member] | Technology and Other Fees [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 5,107 5,269 15,445 16,112
University Group [Member] | Technology and Other Fees [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 2,431 2,674 7,282 9,027
University Group [Member] | Tuition and Fees, Net [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 114,837 119,373 339,593 361,078
University Group [Member] | Tuition and Fees, Net [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 53,605 58,886 161,251 195,020
University Group [Member] | Other [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [2] 905 1,179 2,546 3,258
University Group [Member] | Other [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [2] 282 340 863 2,108
Corporate and Other [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue 199 145 579 621
Corporate and Other [Member] | Other [Member]        
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]        
Total revenue [2] $ 199 $ 145 $ 579 $ 621
[1] Tuition includes revenue earned for all degree-granting programs as well as revenue earned for non-degree and professional development programs.
[2] Other revenue primarily includes contract training revenue and miscellaneous non-student related revenue.
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue Recognition [Line Items]    
Revenue recognized estimated reserve based on historical evidence $ 2.0 $ 2.0
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Summary of Deferred Revenue Balances Offset with Contract Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue Recognition [Abstract]            
Gross deferred revenue $ 82,207 $ 90,785 $ 63,970 $ 78,740 $ 104,703 $ 107,200
Gross contract assets (32,860)   (26,755)      
Deferred revenue, net $ 49,347   $ 37,215      
v3.24.3
Revenue Recognition - Changes in Deferred Revenue Balances (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]        
Gross deferred revenue, beginning balance $ 90,785 $ 104,703 $ 63,970 $ 107,200
Revenue earned from prior balances (76,801) (84,783) (58,553) (92,624)
Billings during period [1] 160,127 154,491 519,268 530,071
Revenue earned for new billings during the period (91,641) (93,476) (442,291) (463,474)
Other adjustments (263) (2,195) (187) (2,433)
Gross deferred revenue, ending balance 82,207 78,740 82,207 78,740
University Group [Member] | CTU [Member]        
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]        
Gross deferred revenue, beginning balance 67,880 72,702 42,531 67,245
Revenue earned from prior balances (57,850) (59,047) (38,122) (59,458)
Billings during period [1] 100,352 95,064 350,694 343,194
Revenue earned for new billings during the period (56,987) (60,326) (301,471) (301,620)
Other adjustments (162) (1,283) (399) (2,251)
Gross deferred revenue, ending balance 53,233 47,110 53,233 47,110
University Group [Member] | AIUS [Member]        
Deferred Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]        
Gross deferred revenue, beginning balance 22,905 32,001 21,439 39,955
Revenue earned from prior balances (18,951) (25,736) (20,431) (33,166)
Billings during period [1] 59,775 59,427 168,574 186,877
Revenue earned for new billings during the period (34,654) (33,150) (140,820) (161,854)
Other adjustments (101) (912) 212 (182)
Gross deferred revenue, ending balance $ 28,974 $ 31,630 $ 28,974 $ 31,630
[1] Billings during period includes adjustments for prior billings.
v3.24.3
Student Receivables - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Approximate length of current academic year 210 days  
Student receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts $ 5,904 $ 3,859
Minimum [Member]    
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]    
Student receivables write-off period, days past due 90 days  
v3.24.3
Student Receivables - Changes in Current and Non-Current Allowance For Credit Losses (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Receivables [Abstract]        
Balance, Beginning of Period $ 37,271 $ 43,055 $ 37,782 $ 43,141
Provision for credit losses 8,733 7,592 21,364 26,519
Amounts written-off (8,032) (11,397) (22,085) (31,533)
Recoveries 361 458 1,272 1,581
Balance, End of Period $ 38,333 $ 39,708 $ 38,333 $ 39,708
v3.24.3
Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Operating leases expiration date 2033  
Sublease income [1],[2]   $ 500
Minimum [Member]    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Lease term range, years 5 years  
Number of renewal options for extended terms 1 year  
Maximum [Member]    
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]    
Lease term range, years 10 years  
Number of renewal options for extended terms 4 years  
[1] Historically, for certain of our leased locations we had vacated the facility and had fully or partially subleased the space. As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any subleased locations.
[2] Lease expense and sublease income represent the amount recorded within our consolidated statements of income. Variable lease amounts represent expenses recognized as incurred which are not included in the lease liability. Fixed lease expenses and sublease income are recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and therefore are not necessarily representative of cash payments during the same period.
v3.24.3
Leases - Schedule of Quantitative Information Related to Leases (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Lease expenses        
Fixed lease expenses - operating [1] $ 1,104 $ 1,572 $ 3,670 $ 4,906
Variable lease expenses - operating [1] 207 193 544 1,154
Sublease income [1],[2]       (500)
Total lease expenses [1] 1,311 1,765 4,214 5,560
Other information        
Gross operating cash flows for operating leases [3] $ (2,031) $ (2,139) $ (6,513) (7,722)
Operating cash flows from subleases [3]       $ 488
Weighted average remaining lease term (in months) – operating leases 68 months 57 months 68 months 57 months
Weighted average discount rate – operating leases 5.20% 4.80% 5.20% 4.80%
[1] Lease expense and sublease income represent the amount recorded within our consolidated statements of income. Variable lease amounts represent expenses recognized as incurred which are not included in the lease liability. Fixed lease expenses and sublease income are recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term and therefore are not necessarily representative of cash payments during the same period.
[2] Historically, for certain of our leased locations we had vacated the facility and had fully or partially subleased the space. As of September 30, 2024, we no longer have any subleased locations.
[3] Cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and represent cash payments for fixed and variable lease costs.
v3.24.3
Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Percentage of investment in equity affiliate 100.00%  
Minimum [Member] | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Expected payment for acquisition $ 142.0  
Maximum [Member] | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Expected payment for acquisition 144.0  
Other Accrued Expenses [Member]    
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]    
Accrual for legal fees $ 1.9 $ 2.4
v3.24.3
Income Taxes - Summary of Provision for Income Taxes and Effective Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Pretax income $ 52,362 $ 48,088 $ 158,227 $ 169,744
Provision for income taxes $ 14,107 $ 6,781 $ 42,101 $ 39,280
Effective rate 26.90% 14.10% 26.60% 23.10%
v3.24.3
Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Income Tax [Line Items]        
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance $ 13,900   $ 13,900  
Decrease in unrecognized tax positions $ 2,100   $ 2,100  
Decrease in effective tax rate due to federal and state tax credits (0.40%) (0.60%) (0.10%) (0.20%)
Effective tax rate impact associated with stock-based compensation and previously recorded tax reserves 0.20% 0.20% 1.40% 0.60%
Favorable discrete adjustment   $ 4,500   $ 4,500
Effective tax rate benefit associated with worthless stock   9.30%   2.60%
Gain on sale       $ 22,086
Interest and penalties $ 4,300   $ 4,300  
v3.24.3
Share-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Granted ( in shares) 0 0 0 0
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 2.8 $ 2.3 $ 7.4 $ 6.6
Estimated total compensation expense $ 19.0   $ 19.0  
Expiration period in years     4 years  
Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Granted ( in shares) 0 0 300,000 400,000
Granted, Units fair value     $ 5.3 $ 5.9
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units [Member]        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Granted ( in shares)     200,000 300,000
Granted, Units fair value     $ 3.5 $ 4.1
Service period in years     3 years  
v3.24.3
Stock Repurchase Program - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Feb. 20, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
Stock repurchase authorized amount $ 50,000,000        
Expiration Date Sep. 30, 2025        
Shares repurchased under stock repurchase program       400,000 200,000
Shares repurchased during period       $ 6,800,000 $ 2,700,000
Average price of repurchased stock       $ 17.6 $ 12.35
Available authorized repurchase amount   $ 47,100,000   $ 47,100,000  
Maximum [Member]          
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]          
Shares repurchased under stock repurchase program   0 0    
v3.24.3
Weighted Average Common Shares - Summary of Weighted Average Numbers of Common Shares Used to Compute Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share (Detail) - shares
shares in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]        
Basic common shares outstanding 65,699 65,634 65,622 66,758
Common stock equivalents 1,613 1,469 1,488 1,314
Diluted common shares outstanding 67,312 67,103 67,110 68,072
v3.24.3
Weighted Average Common Shares - Additional Information (Detail) - Employee Stock Option - shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from computations of diluted earnings per share 0      
Maximum [Member]        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Anti-dilutive awards excluded from computations of diluted earnings per share   100,000 100,000 100,000
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting - Additional Information (Detail)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Number of reporting segments 2
CTU [Member]  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Students enrolled expressed as percentage of enrollment 74.00%
CTU [Member] | Fully Online [Member]  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Percentage of enrollment 97.00%
AIUS [Member]  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Students enrolled expressed as percentage of enrollment 26.00%
AIUS [Member] | Fully Online [Member]  
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]  
Percentage of enrollment 97.00%
v3.24.3
Segment Reporting - Summary Financial Information by Reporting Segment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue $ 169,828 $ 179,923 $ 504,832 $ 562,085  
Percentage of total revenue 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%  
Operating Income (Loss) $ 44,794 $ 43,073 $ 137,078 $ 134,503  
Total Assets [1] 1,116,756   1,116,756   $ 1,007,316
Corporate and Other [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue $ 199 $ 145 $ 579 $ 621  
Percentage of total revenue 0.10% 0.10% 0.10% 0.10%  
Operating Income (Loss) $ (8,468) $ (7,020) $ (23,442) $ (28,812)  
Total Assets [1] 732,293   732,293   643,252
CTU [Member] | University Group [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue $ 115,742 $ 120,552 $ 342,139 $ 364,336  
Percentage of total revenue 68.20% 67.00% 67.80% 64.80%  
Operating Income (Loss) $ 44,199 $ 34,491 $ 129,245 $ 118,632  
Total Assets [1] 212,523   212,523   202,728
AIUS [Member] | University Group [Member]          
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]          
Revenue $ 53,887 $ 59,226 $ 162,114 $ 197,128  
Percentage of total revenue 31.70% 32.90% 32.10% 35.10%  
Operating Income (Loss) $ 9,063 $ 15,602 $ 31,275 $ 44,683  
Total Assets [1] $ 171,940   $ 171,940   $ 161,336
[1] Total assets are presented on a condensed consolidated basis and do not include intercompany receivable or payable activity between institutions and corporate and investments in subsidiaries.

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