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Adtalem Global Education Announces New $300 Million Share Repurchase Program
Businesswire· 2024-01-19 13:00
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE), today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program, which allows Adtalem to repurchase up to $300 million of its common stock through Jan. 16, 2027. “We have completed our $300 million February 2022 share repurchase authorization, capitalizing on the significant intrinsic value disconnect existing in the market. As a national leader in post-secondary education and a systemically important componen ...
Adtalem Global Education Appoints Betty Vandenbosch to its Board of Directors
Businesswire· 2024-01-09 14:00
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Betty Vandenbosch as an independent member of Adtalem’s board of directors, effective January 8, 2024. A veteran in corporate and academic leadership with a diverse career background that includes technology, research and teaching, Dr. Vandenbosch brings nearly 30 years of experience to Adtalem. She is a dedicated leader who has worked with numerous academic institutions to launch diverse and in ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-10-27 03:42
Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 26, 2023 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Jonathan Spitzer - Vice President-Investor Relations Steve Beard - President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Phelan - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Meuler - Robert W. Baird Ryan Griffin - BMO Capital Markets Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Adtalem Global Education's First Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2024 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-10-27 03:41
First Quarter 2024 Earnings October 26, 2023 ©2023 Adtalem Global Education Inc. All rights reserved Safe FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-10-25 16:00
Financial Performance - Adtalem's revenue increased by $14.6 million, or 4.1%, in Q1 fiscal year 2024 compared to the prior year, driven by growth in Chamberlain and Walden segments [175]. - Net income for Q1 fiscal year 2024 was $10.6 million, or $0.25 diluted earnings per share, an increase from $0.24 diluted earnings per share in the same period last year [175]. - Adjusted earnings per share increased by $0.03, or 3.3%, to $0.93 in Q1 fiscal year 2024 compared to the year-ago period [175]. - Consolidated operating income increased by 19.3%, or $4.6 million, to $28.2 million in Q1 FY2024 compared to the same period last year [201]. - Adjusted operating income decreased by 5.2%, or $3.5 million, to $63.3 million in Q1 FY2024 compared to the year-ago period [202]. - Adtalem's net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $10.6 million, compared to $0.6 million for the same period in 2022 [258]. - Adjusted net income for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $39.4 million, slightly down from $41.6 million in the prior year [258]. - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $0.93, compared to $0.90 for the same period in 2022 [259]. - Adtalem's net income surged to $10,646, a significant increase of 1,698.3% from $592, driven by improved operating income [260]. Enrollment Trends - Total student enrollment at Chamberlain increased by 2.6% and 5.2% for the July and September 2023 sessions, respectively, compared to the same sessions last year [179]. - Walden's total student enrollment increased by 0.5% as of September 30, 2023, compared to September 30, 2022 [175]. - Total student enrollment for Walden increased by 0.5% to 40,975 in fiscal year 2024 compared to 40,772 in fiscal year 2023 [181]. - Enrollment at the medical and veterinary schools decreased by 7.5% for the September 2023 semester compared to the same semester last year [175]. Revenue by Segment - Chamberlain's revenue rose by 5.3%, or $7.2 million, to $142.6 million in Q1 fiscal year 2024, attributed to increased enrollment and higher tuition rates [179]. - Walden's revenue rose by 8.2%, or $10.7 million, to $141.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, driven by increased enrollment and higher tuition rates [181]. - Medical and Veterinary revenue decreased by 3.8%, or $3.3 million, to $84.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 due to decreased enrollment [184]. Operating Costs and Expenses - Total operating costs and expenses decreased to 92.4% of revenue in Q1 fiscal year 2024 from 93.3% in the prior year [176]. - Cost of educational services increased by 5.6%, or $9.0 million, to $168.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, primarily due to increased provision for bad debts and labor costs [190]. - Student services and administrative expense rose by 13.5%, or $19.7 million, to $166.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, driven by increased incentive compensation and investments in growth initiatives [193]. - The percentage of revenue attributed to cost of educational services was 45.7% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, up from 45.1% in the prior year [191]. Share Repurchase and Capital Management - Adtalem repurchased 2,158,398 shares of common stock at an average cost of $42.57 per share during the first quarter of 2024 [175]. - Adtalem repurchased $150.0 million of common stock under an ASR agreement, receiving 4,709,576 shares initially, with a final settlement of $13.2 million in cash [242]. - Capital expenditures for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 were $15.0 million, with expectations of total capital spending between $50 million and $60 million for the full fiscal year [235]. Debt and Liquidity - As of September 30, 2023, Adtalem's consolidated cash and cash equivalents were $262.4 million, a decrease from $273.7 million as of June 30, 2023 [230]. - Adtalem's principal balances included $405.0 million of Senior Secured Notes and $303.3 million of Term Loan B, with no required quarterly principal payments on Term Loan B due to a prepayment of $396.7 million [243][245]. - The company maintains a $400.0 million revolving credit facility, with $323.8 million available as of September 30, 2023, which will reduce to $165.9 million in November 2023 [244]. - Adtalem's liquidity is primarily sourced from student tuition and financial aid, with seasonal cash collection patterns peaking at the start of each term [229]. Regulatory and Compliance Issues - Walden University was issued a Temporary Provisional Program Participation Agreement (TPPPA) due to prior financial responsibility issues under its former parent company [221]. - Adtalem is subject to heightened cash monitoring and additional reporting requirements due to the provisional status of its institutions [223]. - The Gainful Employment rules effective July 1, 2024, will require programs to meet specific debt-to-earnings metrics to maintain Title IV eligibility [224]. - A letter of credit of $157.9 million, representing 10% of the consolidated Title IV funds received during fiscal year 2022, must be delivered to the U.S. Department of Education by November 9, 2023 [223]. Other Financial Metrics - Interest expense decreased to $15.7 million in Q1 FY2024 from $17.8 million in Q1 FY2023, primarily due to prior period charges related to debt write-off [206]. - Other income, net increased to $2.2 million in Q1 FY2024 from $0.8 million in Q1 FY2023, driven by higher interest income [207]. - Effective income tax rate increased to 18.9% in Q1 FY2024 from 16.9% in Q1 FY2023, due to a decrease in earnings from foreign operations [208]. - Net loss from discontinued operations was $1.3 million in Q1 FY2024, compared to a loss of $4.9 million in Q1 FY2023 [212][213]. Adjusted EBITDA and Operating Income - Chamberlain's adjusted EBITDA decreased by $2,210, or 6.5%, to $31,547, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22.1% compared to 24.9% in the previous year [260]. - Walden's adjusted EBITDA increased by $6,100, or 21.0%, to $35,141, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.8%, up from 22.2% [260]. - Medical and Veterinary segment reported an operating income of $14,363, a 40.3% increase from $10,238, despite a decrease in adjusted EBITDA by $2,583, or 11.9% [260]. - Home Office and Other segment showed an operating loss improvement of $3,290, or 20.9%, from $(15,721) to $(12,431) [260]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Adtalem decreased by $3,175, or 3.8%, to $80,542, with a notable restructuring expense of $676 [260]. Legal and Compliance Matters - Litigation reserve increased by $18,500, indicating potential legal liabilities [260]. - Disclosure controls were deemed effective as of September 30, 2023, following an evaluation by management [262]. - No changes in internal control over financial reporting were noted that could materially affect the reporting [263].
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-11 02:20
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Full year revenue reached $1.45 billion, up 5% year-over-year [9][23] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 35% to $4.21 [9][24] - Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to approximately 24%, a 200 basis point increase compared to fiscal year 2021 [6][9] - Free cash flow for the year was $169 million, a 27% increase year-over-year [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Chamberlain reported fourth quarter revenue of $144.5 million, a 3% increase year-over-year, with total student enrollment up 1.2% [25] - Walden's revenue in the fourth quarter was $138 million, a 0.7% increase, but total student enrollment decreased by 4.8% [26] - Medical and Veterinary segment revenue decreased by 1.5% to $82.1 million, with total student enrollment down 8.2% [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total enrollment trends improved throughout the year, with a notable increase in inquiries across all institutions [11][20] - The demand for nursing programs at Chamberlain is outpacing capacity, leading to the opening of a new hybrid campus in Stockbridge, Georgia [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company launched a "Growth with Purpose" strategy aimed at enhancing performance across five pillars: marketing, enrollment, retention, pricing, and programs [7][10] - Investments in adaptive learning technologies are being made to improve student outcomes [17] - The company is focused on addressing the talent deficit in U.S. healthcare through its educational programs [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to total enrollment growth by the end of fiscal year 2024, despite temporary challenges in the Medical and Veterinary segment [16][20] - The company raised its adjusted EPS guidance for fiscal 2024 to a range of $4.20 to $4.40, reflecting positive market signals [20][30] Other Important Information - The company achieved its target of $60 million in cost synergies from the Walden acquisition [24] - The Higher Learning Commission renewed Walden's national accreditation for a 10-year period [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What were the execution problems in the medical schools and what are the remediation plans? - Management identified three dynamics affecting enrollment: a weaker May intake cycle, a larger graduating cohort, and students preparing for Step 1 USMLE. They are implementing new leadership and strategies to improve conversion rates from inquiries to enrollments [34][35] Question: What are the expected segment growth rates, particularly for Walden? - Management is optimistic about Walden's growth, especially in nursing and behavioral health programs, and expects Chamberlain to benefit from a normalized demand environment [37][38] Question: Why did total enrollment growth at Chamberlain decelerate? - The deceleration was largely driven by a larger-than-typical graduation cohort, which is seen as a positive issue [39][40] Question: Where will the investments be made this year? - Investments will focus on marketing, enrollment, retention, pricing, and new programs, with heavier spending expected in the first half of the fiscal year [42][43] Question: What is the momentum going into the new fiscal year? - Management noted improvements in persistence rates and new enrollment trends, indicating a positive start to the fiscal year [44][45] Question: What drove the raised adjusted EPS guidance? - The raised guidance reflects confidence in market signals for new enrollment and improvements in persistence rates [46][47]
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-08-10 22:23
Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Earnings August 10, 2023 ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-08-09 16:00
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 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: 001-13988 Adtalem Global Education Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 36-3150 ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2023-05-03 11:40
Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Presentation May 2, 2023 ©2023 Adtalem Global Education Inc. All rights reserved. Safe Harbor Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this release are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements provide current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact, which includes statements ...
Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-03 02:09
Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE:ATGE) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2023 5:30 PM ET Company Participants Jay Spitzer – Vice President of Investor Relations Steve Beard – President and Chief Executive Officer Bob Phelan – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023 Earnings Call for Adtalem Global Education. At this time all participants are in a listen-only mode. A brief question-and-answer session will follow the ...