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Adtalem Education (ATGE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-09 07:54
Q3 2025 Performance Highlights - Adtalem's revenue reached $466.1 million, a 12.9% increase compared to the prior year[16] - Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.4%, a 150 bps increase compared to the prior year[17] - Adjusted EPS was $1.92, a 28.0% increase compared to the prior year[17] - Total enrollment grew by 9.8% year-over-year[15] Segment Performance - Chamberlain's revenue increased by 13.1% to $192.6 million, with a 6.8% increase in total enrollment[30] - Walden's revenue increased by 18.5% to $178.4 million, with a 13.5% increase in total enrollment[35] - Medical & Veterinary revenue increased by 3.6% to $95.0 million, with a 1.2% increase in total enrollment[40] Cash Flow and Capital Allocation - Trailing twelve months free cash flow was $287 million[21] - The company repaid $100 million of outstanding Term Loan B balance on January 17, 2025[21] - A new $150 million share repurchase authorization was approved through May 2028[21] FY 2025 Guidance - The company raised its revenue outlook to $1.760 billion - $1.775 billion[46] - The company raised its Adjusted EPS outlook to $6.40 - $6.60[46]
袁寿其研究员入选全球前0.05%顶尖科学家终身榜单 标志着江苏大学水泵研究在全球影响力持续提升
Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang· 2025-05-09 06:21
袁寿其现为国家水泵及系统工程技术研究中心主任、亚洲流体机械委员会主任,40余年来致力于农田灌排核心装备的理 论方法研究、工程实践推广、学科行业发展和人才培养工作,引领和推动农田灌溉装备学科发展与行业进步,获国家科 技进步二等奖两项、国家教学成果奖两项、何梁何利科技创新奖等。 扬子晚报网5月9日讯(通讯员 江流 记者 万凌云) 近日,国际权威学术评价机构ScholarGPS发布2024年全球前0.05%顶尖 科学家榜单,分为终身榜单和近五年榜单两个类别。中国内地有超200位学者入选终身榜单,超1000位学者入选近五年榜 单。 江苏大学原党委书记袁寿其研究员凭借在离心泵领域全球排名第一的卓越贡献入选终身榜单,成为我国水泵领域首位获 此荣誉的学者。 证书 ScholarGPS汇集了全球各学科领域3000多万名学者的信息档案以及海量论文、专利、书籍大数据资源。应用人工智能、 数据挖掘、机器学习和其他数据科学技术,对学者的研究成果(发表论文数)、影响力(引用次数,已排除自引)和论 文质量三项指数进行综合分析,对全球超过3000万学者和55000家机构在各个领域、学科和专业方面(14个领域、177个 学科及超过35万个专 ...
Grand Canyon Education(LOPE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 21:32
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 04:30 PM ET Company Participants Sarah Slocum Collins - General CounselBrian Mueller - President , CEO & DirectorDaniel Bachus - Chief Financial OfficerAlexander Paris - President & Senior MD Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Silber - Senior AnalystSteven Pawlak - Equity Research Analyst Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 twenty twenty five Grand Canyon Education Incorporated Earnings Conference Call. At thi ...
Grand Canyon Education(LOPE) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-06 20:30
Grand Canyon Education (LOPE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 04:30 PM ET Speaker0 Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Q1 twenty twenty five Grand Canyon Education Incorporated Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be a question and answer session. To ask a question during the session, you will need to press 11 on your telephone. You will Speaker1 then hear an automated message advising that you ...
1.16亿元!北京中医药大学采购色谱、质谱、紫外、显微镜等大批仪器
仪器信息网· 2025-05-06 07:07
导读: 北京中医药大学发布多批政府采购意向,其中的仪器设备品目6项,预算总额达1.16亿元。 特别提示 微信机制调整,点击顶部"仪器信息网" → 右上方"…" → 设为 ★ 星标,否则很可能无法看到我们的推送。 近日,北京中医药大学发布6项仪器设备采购意向,预算总额达1 . 1 6亿元,涉及高分辨率小动物超声成像仪、高通量测序仪、全自动NGS建库 系统、空间原位蛋白组学分析系统、分析型流式细胞仪、台式钙流检测工作站、单细胞蛋白定量分析系统、超景深数码显微成像系统等,预计 采购时间为2 0 2 5年4~5月。 采购 项目 需求概况 预算 万元 采购 时间 良乡校区 中药学院 实验与实 践平台建 设项目 (第七 期) 为满足北京中医药大学中药学院一流专业建设需求,提升 实践教学基地建设水平,本项目拟对中药学院实践教学平 台进行优化升级。主要采购标的包括:10 支手性色谱 柱、3台-80°冰箱、2 台抗化学腐蚀隔膜真空泵系统、1 台 冷冻高速离心机、2 台医用冷藏箱、3 台温恒湿箱、1 台 高速逆流色谱、1 台低温研磨仪、1 台凝胶成像系统、2 台 FLASH 制备色谱仪、1 台多功能膜分离实验设备、1台 手持式分 ...
4年变5年,本科学制要延长?
Hu Xiu· 2025-05-05 07:00
英语,是目前文学门类中唯一一个学制含五年的专业。 近日,教育部公布2024年度普通高等学校本科专业备案和审批结果。其中,长春大学的英语专业,学制由4年调整为5年。此次调整标志着,又一所高校宣 布:英语专业延长学制。 2024年6月,长春大学英语专业简介显示学制为四年。 | | | 2024年度普通高等学校本科专业备案和审批结果 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 序号 | 学校名称 | 专业名称 | 专业代码 | 学位授 子门类 年限 | 12/1/ 首選 | | 503 吉林体育学院 | | 航空运动 | 0402 1711K | 教育学 四年 | 新专业 | | 504 | 吉林体自学院 | 流行舞蹈 | 130211T | 艺术学 儿年 | | | 205 | 吉林体育学院 | 冰雪舞蹈表演 | 130213TK | | | | 506 | 言林农业科技学院 | 生物育种技术 | 090117TK | | | | 507 长春大学 | | 运动能力开发 | 040213T | | | | 508 长春大学 | | 英语 | 050201 | 文 ...
“励行”科研导师引领,南大探索超常规拔尖创新人才培养新路径
Yang Zi Wan Bao Wang· 2025-05-02 10:39
Core Insights - Nanjing University launched the "Lixing" Research Mentor Program to enhance undergraduate students' innovation capabilities and research literacy, starting in December 2024 [1][5] - The program involves 11 distinguished faculty members from various science and engineering disciplines, providing small group project-based courses for first-year students [1][5] Group 1: Program Structure and Objectives - The program aims to bridge the gap between different scientific disciplines, offering students early research experiences that are both tangible and exploratory [4][7] - Faculty members emphasize the importance of "accompanied growth" and setting clear goals to effectively engage students in research activities [4][5] - The initiative is designed to stimulate students' interest in fields such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, astronomy, biology, and computer science, while also providing personalized career guidance [5][8] Group 2: Teaching Methodology - The first class focused on storytelling rather than traditional lectures, allowing students to learn from the experiences of senior peers [4] - Professors are encouraged to adapt graduate-level topics for undergraduates, fostering a proactive research mindset among students [4][7] - The program will incorporate humanities courses to enhance students' logical thinking, artistic appreciation, and scientific literacy through interdisciplinary learning [7][8] Group 3: Future Aspirations - The program aims to cultivate innovative talents by integrating cross-disciplinary and liberal arts content into the curriculum [8] - The college plans to expand research training projects both domestically and internationally, providing a comprehensive development path for students [8]
Laureate Education(LAUR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 12:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter revenue was $236 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $5 million, both metrics exceeding previous guidance [18][22] - On an organic constant currency basis, revenue increased by 10% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 132% [18][22] - The first quarter net loss was $20 million, resulting in a loss per share of $0.13, while the adjusted net loss was $17 million with an adjusted loss per share of $0.11 [18][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Mexico, new enrollments increased by 8%, with total enrollments up by 7%, driven by strong growth in fully online programs [19][20] - In Peru, new enrollments rose by 6%, with total enrollments up by 5%, reflecting a favorable operating environment post-recession [21][22] - Adjusted for timing of the academic calendar, revenue in Mexico increased by 11% and adjusted EBITDA was up by 22% [20][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that participation rates in higher education in Mexico and Peru are growing but remain below developed markets, indicating significant growth opportunities [29] - The macroeconomic backdrop in Peru is stable, with GDP growth projected at approximately 3% for 2025, while Mexico's economic ties to the US provide a solid foundation for growth despite recent trade tensions [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for quality higher education in Mexico and Peru, leveraging its strong digital capabilities and leading brands [8][29] - The company is committed to returning excess capital to shareholders, with a focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and efficient operations through campus consolidations in Mexico [22][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model, which has historically performed well during economic downturns [7][9] - The company anticipates continued volatility in the macroeconomic environment but remains optimistic about growth prospects in both markets [10][29] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $42 million of stock during the quarter and has $56 million remaining under its stock repurchase authorization [22][27] - The company expects total enrollments for 2025 to be between 491,000 and 495,000 students, reflecting growth of 4% to 5% versus 2024 [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you seeing any hesitancy from potential students in Mexico? - Management noted robust demand during the recent secondary intake, particularly among working adult students, and expects the primary intake to mirror last year's performance [33][34] Question: Can you clarify the intake cycle and normalization of numbers? - Management confirmed that the intake cycle in Peru was delayed by two weeks, which affected the reported numbers but did not indicate any other normalization [39][40] Question: What is the status of fully digital courses? - Management reported that fully online courses are growing at a double-digit rate, significantly outpacing traditional face-to-face programs, with about 20% of the student population enrolled in digital learning [51][52] Question: What are the plans for capital allocation moving forward? - The company is committed to returning excess cash to shareholders, with plans to continue stock repurchases as guided by their capital allocation strategy [54][55]
Laureate Education(LAUR) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-01 12:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The first quarter revenue was $236 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $5 million, both metrics exceeding previous guidance [16][20] - On an organic constant currency basis, revenue increased by 10% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA rose by 132% [16][20] - The first quarter net loss was $20 million, resulting in a loss per share of $0.13, while the adjusted net loss was $17 million with an adjusted loss per share of $0.11 [16][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Mexico, new enrollments increased by 8%, with total enrollments up by 7%, driven by strong growth in fully online programs [17][18] - In Peru, new enrollments rose by 6%, with total enrollments up by 5%, reflecting a recovery from the previous recession [19][20] - Adjusted EBITDA in Mexico increased by 22%, while in Peru, it decreased by $2 million due to seasonality [18][20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted a favorable operating environment in Peru, with GDP growth projected at approximately 3% for 2025 [9] - Mexico's economic ties to the US and its fiscal discipline provide a solid foundation for growth despite recent trade tensions [8][9] - The company expects continued volatility in both markets but remains cautiously optimistic about growth opportunities [9][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for quality higher education in Mexico and Peru, leveraging its strong digital capabilities [8][10] - The focus is on expanding access to affordable, high-quality education while maintaining a strong balance sheet [10][28] - The company is committed to returning excess capital to shareholders, with a stock repurchase program in place [20][53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model, which has proven effective during economic downturns [7][8] - The company is tightening its full-year guidance, anticipating a 1,000 student increase in total enrollments and a $10 million increase in revenues [22][24] - The outlook for 2025 includes total enrollments in the range of 491,000 to 495,000 students, with revenue expected to be flat to slightly up [25][26] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $42 million of stock during the quarter, with $56 million remaining under the stock repurchase authorization [20][21] - The first quarter's revenue and adjusted EBITDA were impacted by a shift in the academic calendar, with approximately $26 million of revenue expected to shift to the second half of the year [15][23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you seeing any hesitancy from potential students in Mexico? - Management noted robust demand during the recent intake, particularly from working adult students, and expects the primary intake to mirror last year's performance [32][33] Question: Can you clarify the intake cycle and normalization of numbers? - Management confirmed that the intake cycle in Peru started later, affecting the reported numbers, but the adjusted figures reflect a 6% increase in new enrollments [38][40] Question: What is the outlook for fully digital courses? - Fully online courses are growing at a double-digit rate, significantly outpacing traditional face-to-face programs, with about 20% of the student population enrolled in digital learning [50][51] Question: What is the capital allocation strategy moving forward? - The company plans to return excess cash to shareholders, with a commitment to convert 50% of EBITDA into free cash flow [53][54]
Laureate Education Reports Financial Results For the First Quarter Of 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-05-01 11:30
Company Overview - Laureate Education, Inc. operates five higher education institutions in Mexico and Peru, enrolling over 470,000 students in various degree programs [25] First Quarter 2025 Highlights - New enrollments decreased by 2% compared to Q1 2024, while total enrollments increased by 4% [4] - Adjusted for semester start date timing, new enrollments increased by 7% and total enrollments by 6% [4] - Revenue for Q1 2025 was $236.2 million, a decrease of 14% from Q1 2024 [6][28] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $5.4 million, down 82% from $30.6 million in Q1 2024 [8][28] Enrollment Performance - In Peru, new enrollments increased by 6% during the primary intake, while total enrollments grew by 5% [5] - In Mexico, new enrollments rose by 8% and total enrollments by 7% during the secondary intake [5] Financial Performance - Operating loss for Q1 2025 was $(13.2) million, compared to operating income of $11.1 million in Q1 2024, a change of $24.3 million [7] - Net loss for Q1 2025 was $(19.6) million, compared to a net loss of $(10.8) million in Q1 2024 [7] - Basic and diluted loss per share for Q1 2025 was $(0.13), compared to $(0.07) in Q1 2024 [7] Balance Sheet and Capital Structure - As of March 31, 2025, the company had $109.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and gross debt of $114.6 million, resulting in net debt of $4.8 million [9] - The company repurchased approximately $42 million of its common stock during Q1 2025, with $56 million remaining under its stock repurchase program [10] 2025 Outlook - The company updated its 2025 guidance, expecting total enrollments to be between 491,000 and 495,000 students, reflecting a growth of 4%-5% compared to 2024 [15] - Revenue is expected to be in the range of $1,560 million to $1,575 million, indicating growth of 0%-1% on an as-reported basis and 6%-7% on an organic constant currency basis [15] - Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be between $473 million and $480 million, reflecting growth of 5%-7% on an as-reported basis and 11%-13% on an organic constant currency basis [15]