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Legacy Education Inc.(LGCY) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 increased by 29.2% year-over-year to 13.6million,drivenbyenrollmentgrowthandexpansioninhighdemandhealthcareprograms[11][23]Netincomereached13.6 million, driven by enrollment growth and expansion in high-demand health care programs [11][23] - Net income reached 1.4 million, reflecting an 8.5% growth year-over-year [23] - EBITDA was reported at 1.8million,a3.61.8 million, a 3.6% increase year-over-year, while adjusted EBITDA was 1.9 million, showing a 10.1% growth year-over-year [23] - For the six months ended December 31, 2024, revenue totaled 27.6million,a32.127.6 million, a 32.1% growth year-over-year, with net income at 3.5 million, representing a 47.9% increase year-over-year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The student population grew by 44.8% year-over-year to 2,768 students, fueled by strong enrollments and the acquisition of Contra Costa Medical Career College [12][10] - New student starts increased by 3%, reflecting strong market demand and improved outreach strategies [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company continues to expand its health care program offerings, including new programs such as Surgical Technology, Sterile Processing, Pharmacy Technician, and Dental Assistant [13] - The integration of Contra Costa Medical Career College added 14 new programs to the existing portfolio, enhancing market opportunities [18][45] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on enrollment growth, expanding marketing reach, and launching additional health care and technical programs aligned with industry demand [26] - Legacy Education is exploring selective acquisitions to enhance its educational portfolio and geographic footprint [18][26] - The company remains confident in its standing despite regulatory scrutiny in the for-profit education sector, focusing on high-demand allied health programs [19][27] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism regarding the current administration's potential regulatory changes, indicating no anticipated challenges for funding current programs [32] - The company is witnessing robust demand for its programs, with leads performing to projections and an expectation for continued growth in Q3 [50][51] Other Important Information - The company successfully executed its emergency preparedness plan during the Los Angeles fires, transitioning students online with minimal disruption [14][15] - Cash reserves stand at $16.9 million, ensuring financial flexibility [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Effects of the current administration on student support and funding - Management is monitoring discussions within the Department of Education and does not foresee challenges regarding funding for current programs [32] Question: Details on the Surgical Technology program - The Surgical Technology program is a new associate degree offering rolled out at the Salinas campus [35] Question: Insights on the M&A environment - The M&A pipeline remains strong, with many single-owner institutions looking for opportunities to exit the market [38] Question: Stronger than anticipated programs in December quarter - Cardiac Sonography, MRI, and Nursing programs showed particularly strong enrollment [43] Question: Clarification on the integration of Contra Costa Medical Career College - The acquisition added 14 programs to the existing offerings, enhancing the educational portfolio [45] Question: Changes in the acquisition pipeline post-administration change - There has been an increase in the acquisition pipeline as some institutions see this as an opportunistic time to exit [48] Question: Enrollment trends in January and February - Demand for programs remains robust, with leads performing well against projections [50][51]