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Laureate Education (NasdaqGS:LAUR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Morse - SVP of FinanceEduardo Resende - Equity ResearchEilif Serck-Hanssen - CEOJeff Silber - Managing DirectorLucas Nagano - Equity Research AssociateRick Buskirk - CFOConference Call ParticipantsMarcelo Santos - Senior Sell-side Equity Analyst of TMT and EducationOperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the fiscal year 2025 Laureate Education, Inc. earnings conference call. At ...

Laureate Education (NasdaqGS:LAUR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:30 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Morse - SVP of FinanceEduardo Resende - Equity ResearchEilif Serck-Hanssen - CEOJeff Silber - Managing DirectorLucas Nagano - Equity Research AssociateRick Buskirk - CFOConference Call ParticipantsMarcelo Santos - Senior Sell-side Equity Analyst of TMT and EducationOperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the fiscal year 2025 Laureate Education, Inc. earnings conference call. At ...

Laureate Education (NasdaqGS:LAUR) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 19, 2026 08:30 AM ET Speaker6Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the fiscal year 2025 Laureate Education, Inc. earnings conference call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press star one, one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message advising that your han ...

Fourth Quarter & Year-End 2025 Earnings Presentation February 19, 2026 ©2026 Laureate Education, Inc. Forward Looking Statements This presentation includes statements that express Laureate's opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Laureate's actual results may vary s ...

Core Viewpoint - Laureate Education, Inc. reported strong financial performance for 2025, with significant revenue growth and margin expansion, while also increasing its share repurchase authorization by $150 million to a total of $400 million [1][4][13]. Financial Performance Highlights Fourth Quarter 2025 - Reported revenue was $541.4 million, an increase of $118.0 million or 28% compared to Q4 2024; organic constant currency revenue increased by 16% [5][6]. - Operating income rose to $179.5 million from $124.2 million in Q4 2024, an increase of $55.3 million [5][6]. - Net income for Q4 2025 was $171.5 million, up from $93.6 million in Q4 2024, reflecting an increase of $77.9 million [5][6]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were $1.18 and $1.17, respectively [5][6]. Year Ended December 31, 2025 - Total revenue for the year was $1,701.9 million, a 9% increase from $1,566.6 million in 2024; organic constant currency revenue increased by 8% [9][10]. - Operating income for 2025 was $431.1 million, compared to $374.0 million in 2024 [9][10]. - Net income decreased to $283.8 million from $296.4 million in 2024, primarily due to foreign currency exchange rate impacts [9][10]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $518.9 million, up from $450.1 million in 2024 [10]. Enrollment Metrics - New enrollments for FY 2025 increased by 8% compared to FY 2024, with total enrollments up by 5% [8][9]. - In Peru, new enrollments increased by 13% and total enrollments by 7%; in Mexico, new enrollments rose by 5% and total enrollments by 4% [8]. Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of December 31, 2025, Laureate had $146.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, with gross debt of $129.1 million, resulting in net cash of $17.6 million [11]. - The company repurchased approximately $217 million of its common stock during 2025, with $31 million remaining under the previous repurchase authorization [12][13]. Outlook for 2026 - For FY 2026, Laureate expects total enrollments to be between 516,000 and 521,000, reflecting a growth of 4%-5% compared to 2025 [14]. - Revenue is projected to be in the range of $1,890 million to $1,905 million, indicating growth of 11%-12% on a reported basis and 6%-7% on an organic constant currency basis [14].

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 OR ☐ Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☒ No ☐ For the transition period from __________ to __________. Commission File N ...

Exhibit 99.1 LAUREATE EDUCATION REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL- YEAR 2025 AND PROVIDES 2026 OUTLOOK Company Announces $150 Million Increase in Share Repurchase Authorization MIAMI - February 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), which operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (compared to fourth quart ...

Core Insights - First Sabrepoint Capital Management reduced its stake in Laureate Education by selling 300,000 shares for an estimated $9.26 million in Q4 2025, reflecting a decrease in the stake's value to $16.84 million, down $8.40 million from the previous period [2][6] Company Overview - Laureate Education reported a total revenue of $1.58 billion and a net income of $203.71 million for the trailing twelve months [4] - The company's stock price as of February 12, 2026, was $33.92, representing a 70.8% increase over the past year, significantly outperforming the S&P 500 by 57.89 percentage points [6] Financial Performance - The company achieved a 9% revenue growth in Q3, reaching $400.2 million, and raised its full-year revenue guidance to as much as $1.686 billion with an Adjusted EBITDA of up to $512 million [9] - New enrollments increased by 7% year-to-date, with a notable 13% rise in Peru, indicating strong demand in core markets [9] Strategic Positioning - Laureate Education operates a diversified portfolio of higher education institutions, focusing on professional and technical degree programs, and serves students primarily in Mexico, Peru, and the United States [7][8] - The company utilizes a multi-channel delivery model to reach a broad student base, positioning itself to capture demand for quality, career-oriented education [8] Cash Flow and Financial Flexibility - In the first nine months, Laureate generated $272.8 million in operating cash flow and ended September with $138.6 million in net cash, while expanding its repurchase authorization by $150 million, indicating strong balance sheet flexibility [10] - The reduced stake now accounts for 6.4% of First Sabrepoint's assets, suggesting a rebalancing strategy rather than a complete exit from the investment [11] Long-term Outlook - The long-term investment thesis for Laureate hinges on continued enrollment growth, currency stability in key markets, and sustained cash conversion, with the potential for disciplined portfolio management following strong stock performance [12]

Core Viewpoint - Laureate Education, Inc. is set to release its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, on February 19, 2026, before the market opens, followed by a conference call to discuss the results and business outlook [1]. Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will be released on February 19, 2026, before the stock market opens [1]. - A conference call with investors and analysts will take place at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the fourth quarter results and the company's business outlook [1]. Group 2: Conference Call Details - Interested parties can register to receive dial-in information for the earnings conference call [2]. - The webcast of the conference call, including replays, will be available on the Investor Relations section of the company's website [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - Laureate Education, Inc. operates five higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, enrolling over 470,000 students in various degree programs [3]. - The company emphasizes academic quality, innovation, and market-leading employability outcomes while striving to make higher education more accessible [3].