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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 6, 2024

 

American Public Education, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   001-33810   01-0724376

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

111 W. Congress Street

Charles Town, West Virginia

  25414
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 304-724-3700

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

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 per share APEI Nasdaq Global Select Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

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. ¨ 

 

 

 


 

 Section 2 – Financial Information

 

Item 2.02      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 6, 2024, American Public Education, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.  A copy of the Company’s press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this report by reference.  The Company has scheduled a webcast for 5:00 p.m. ET on August 6, 2024 to discuss its financial results, and slides for that webcast are attached to this report as Exhibit 99.2 and are incorporated in this report by reference.

 

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Item 9.01      Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits

 

  99.1 American Public Education, Inc. press release dated August 6, 2024, reporting financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
     
  99.2 American Public Education, Inc. slides for August 6, 2024 conference call and Webcast for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
     
  104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).  

 

 


 

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 hereunto duly authorized.

 

    American Public Education, Inc.
     
     
Date: August 6, 2024 By: /s/ Richard W. Sunderland, Jr.
      Richard W. Sunderland, Jr.,
      Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

EX-99.1 2 tm2420705d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

Reiterating Full Year 2024 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Guidance Driven by Strong Second Quarter Performance

 

CHARLES TOWN, W.V. – August 6, 2024 -- American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), a portfolio of education companies providing online and campus-based postsecondary education and career learning to over 125,000 students through four subsidiary institutions, has reported unaudited financial and operational results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

 

Key Second Quarter 2024 Highlights

 

· Consolidated revenue for Q2 2024 increased 3.9% year-over-year to $152.9 million.

 

· Net loss available to common stockholders in Q2 2024 was ($1.2) million, compared to a net loss available to common stockholders of ($52.7) million in the prior year period. Q2 2023 included a non-cash impairment charge of $64.0 million in our Rasmussen University (“RU”) segment.

 

· Net loss per diluted common share in Q2 2024 was ($0.06), compared to a net loss per diluted common share of ($2.93) in the same period of 2023. Excluding the 2023 impairment, net loss per diluted common share in Q2 2023 would have been ($0.25).

 

· Q2 2024 Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% year-over-year to $10.9 million.

 

· Q3 2024 enrollments at Rasmussen increased slightly compared to Q3 2023, the first year over year increase since the acquisition of Rasmussen.

 

· Reiterating guidance for full year revenue, net income available to common stockholders, and Adjusted EBITDA of $620 million to $630 million, $6 million to $13 million, and $60 million to $70 million, respectively.

 

Management Commentary

 

"I am very pleased with the progress we continue to make with the stabilization of Rasmussen, resulting in third quarter 2024 total enrollments slightly above third quarter of 2023, due to improving trends within both Rasmussen’s on-Ground and online units,” said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI. “In the second quarter of 2024, with APUS delivering continued growth in quarterly total registrations and Hondros reaching an all-time high level of nursing enrollments, APEI delivered Adjusted EBITDA near the mid-point of the projected range.”

 

“We remain focused on the return on education investment our institutions deliver through strict operational controls and quality instruction, enabling students to affordably ‘learn to earn,’ leading to a quality education at a lower cost than many alternatives," concluded Selden.

 

 


 

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

· Total consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024, was $152.9 million, an increase of $5.7 million, or 3.9%, compared to $147.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a $3.5 million increase in revenue in the American Public University System (“APUS”) segment and a $2.1 million increase in revenue in the Hondros College of Nursing (“HCN”) segment.

 

· Total costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $150.7 million, a decrease of $61.8 million, or 29.1%, compared to $212.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023, included a non-cash impairment charge of $64.0 million to reduce the carrying value of RU segment goodwill and intangible assets and reflect the corresponding tax impact.

 

· Instructional costs and services expenses for the for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $76.2 million, an increase of $1.2 million, or 1.6%, compared to $75.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

 

· Selling and promotional expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $33.8 million, an increase of $0.9 million, or 2.6%, compared to $33.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

 

· General and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024, were $34.4 million, an increase of $1.9 million, or 5.8%, compared to $32.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

 

· Net loss available to common stockholders was ($1.2) million, or ($0.06) per diluted common share for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to ($52.7) million, or ($2.93) per diluted common share, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Q2 2023 included a non-cash impairment charge of $64.0 million to reduce the carrying value of RU segment goodwill and intangible assets. Excluding that, net loss per diluted common share in Q2 2023 would have been ($0.25).

 

· Adjusted EBITDA was $10.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $8.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Adjusted EBITDA excludes adjustment for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, severance costs, loss on leases, stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, and transition services costs.

 

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

 

· Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $156.2 million at June 30, 2024, compared to $144.3 million and December 31, 2023, representing an increase of $11.8 million, or 8.2%.

 

 


 

Registrations and Enrollment

 

  Q2 2024 Q2 2023 % Change
American Public University System 1      
For the three months ended June 30,
  Net Course Registrations
89,800 88,300 1.7%
       
Rasmussen University 2      
For the three months ended June 30,
  Total Student Enrollment
13,600 13,900 (2.2%)
       
Hondros College of Nursing 3      
For the three months ended June 30,
  Total Student Enrollment
3,300 3,000 9.4%

 

1. APUS Net Course Registrations represents the approximate aggregate number of courses for which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop a course without financial penalty. Excludes students in doctoral programs.

 

2. RU Total Student Enrollment represents students in an active status as of the full-term census or billing date

 

3. HCN Total Student Enrollment represents the approximate number of students enrolled in a course after the date by which students may drop a course without financial penalty.

 

Third Quarter and Full Year 2024 Outlook

 

The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details.

 

    Third Quarter 2024 Guidance  
    (Approximate)     (% Yr/Yr Change)  
APUS Net course registrations   90,500 to 92,300     (2%) to 0.0%  
HCN Student enrollment     3,100       10%  
RU Student enrollment1     13,500       0.1%  
 - On-ground Healthcare     6,030       -6%  
 - Online     7,440       4%  
                 
($ in millions except EPS)                
APEI Consolidated revenue     $152.0 – $155.0       1% to 3%  
APEI Net loss/income available to common stockholders     ($1.2) – $1.0       n.m.  
APEI Adjusted EBITDA     $9.0 – $12.0       (56%) to (34%)  
APEI Diluted EPS     ($0.06) – $0.05       n.m.  

 

      Full Year 2024 Guidance  
      (Approximate)       (% Yr/Yr Change)  
($ in millions)                
APEI Consolidated Revenue     $620 – $630       3% to 5%  
APEI Net income available to common stockholders     $6 - $13       n.m.  
APEI Adjusted EBITDA     $60 – $70       1% to 17%  
APEI Capital Expenditure (CapEx)     $17 – $20       22% to 44%  

 

 


 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) and adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less non-cash expenses such as stock compensation and non-recurring expenses). APEI believes that the use of these measures is useful because they allow investors to better evaluate APEI's operating profit and cash generation capabilities.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, adjusted EBITDA excludes impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, severance costs, loss on leases, stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, and transition services costs.

 

These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The principal limitation of our non-GAAP measures is that they exclude expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded. In addition, non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded.

 

APEI is presenting EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures that is included in the tables following this press release (under the captions "GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA," and "GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA") and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business.

 

About American Public Education

 

American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, Hondros College of Nursing, and Graduate School USA (GSUSA), provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.

 

APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students* and serves approximately 88,000 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education.

 

Rasmussen University is a 120-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 13,500 students across its 20 campuses in six states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood Education and Justice Studies.

 

Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of PN (LPN) nurses in the state of Ohio** and serves approximately 3,100 total students.

 

Graduate School USA is a leading training provider to the federal workforce with an extensive portfolio of government agency customers. It serves the federal workforce through customized contract training (B2G) to federal agencies and through open enrollment (B2C) to government professionals.

 

 


 

Both APUS and Rasmussen are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). GSUSA is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET). For additional information, visit www.apei.com.

 

*Based on FY 2019 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2023.

 

**Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing.

 

Forward Looking Statements

 

Statements made in this press release regarding APEI or its subsidiaries that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," “outlook,” "should," "will," "would," and similar words or their opposites. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's future path, expected growth, registration and enrollments, revenues, income and adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA, the growth and profitability of Rasmussen University and plans with respect to recent, current and future initiatives.

 

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to: APEI's failure to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, including the "90/10 Rule", and to maintain institutional accreditation and the impacts of any actions APEI may take to prevent or correct such failure; APEI's dependence on the effectiveness of its ability to attract students who persist in its institutions' programs; changing market demands;  declines in enrollments at APEI's subsidiaries; the enactment of legislation that adversely impacts APEI or its subsidiaries; APEI's inability to effectively market its institutions' programs; APEI's inability to maintain strong relationships with the military and maintain course registrations and enrollments from military students; the loss or disruption of APEI's ability to receive funds under tuition assistance programs or the reduction, elimination, or suspension of tuition assistance; adverse effects of changes APEI makes to improve the student experience and enhance the ability to identify and enroll students who are likely to succeed; APEI's need to successfully adjust to future market demands by updating existing programs and developing new programs; APEI's loss of eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or ability to process Title IV financial aid; economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates; difficulties involving acquisitions; APEI's indebtedness and preferred stock; APEI's dependence on and the need to continue to invest in its technology infrastructure, including with respect to third-party vendors; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of APEI's cost savings and revenue generating efforts; APEI's ability to manage and limit its exposure to bad debt; and the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in APEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in APEI’s other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, unless required by law, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

 

 


 

Company Contact
Frank Tutalo
Director, Public Relations
American Public Education, Inc.
ftutalo@apei.com
571-358-3042

 

Investor Relations
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA

MZ North America

Direct: 561-489-5315
APEI@mzgroup.us

 

 

 

 


 

American Public Education, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)

 

    Three Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2024     2023  
    (unaudited)  
             
Revenues   $ 152,895     $ 147,214  
Costs and expenses:                
Instructional costs and services     76,216       74,998  
Selling and promotional     33,838       32,966  
General and administrative     34,426       32,533  
Depreciation and amortization     5,232       7,953  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets     -       64,000  
Loss on leases     779       -  
Loss on disposals of long-lived assets     184       32  
   Total costs and expenses     150,675       212,482  
Income (loss) from operations before                
  interest and income taxes     2,220       (65,268 )
Interest expense, net     (785 )     (1,097 )
Income (loss) before income taxes     1,435       (66,365 )
Income tax (benefit) expense     (16 )     (15,137 )
Equity investment loss     (1,080 )     (4 )
Net income (loss)   $ 371     $ (51,232 )
Preferred stock dividends     1,531       1,487  
Net loss available to common stockholders   $ (1,160 )   $ (52,719 )
                 
Loss per common share:                
Basic   $ (0.07 )   $ (2.94 )
Diluted   $ (0.06 )   $ (2.93 )
                 
Weighted average number of                
   common shares:                
Basic     17,627       17,932  
Diluted     18,134       17,991  
                 

 

    Three Months Ended  
Segment Information:   June 30,  
    2024     2023  
Revenues:            
  APUS Segment   $ 77,048     $ 73,557  
  RU Segment   $ 53,034     $ 51,971  
  HCN Segment   $ 16,409     $ 14,266  
  Corporate and other1   $ 6,404     $ 7,420  
Income (loss) from operations before                
interest and income taxes:                
  APUS Segment   $ 18,291     $ 18,941  
  RU Segment   $ (8,826 )   $ (77,274 )
  HCN Segment   $ (744 )   $ (235 )
  Corporate and other   $ (6,501 )   $ (6,700 )

 

 


 

    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,  
    2024     2023  
    (unaudited)  
             
Revenues   $ 307,327     $ 296,903  
Costs and expenses:                
Instructional costs and services     148,641       148,887  
Selling and promotional     66,294       72,890  
General and administrative     70,703       66,022  
Depreciation and amortization     10,360       15,709  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets     -       64,000  
Loss on leases     3,715       -  
Loss on disposals of long-lived assets     212       33  
   Total costs and expenses     299,925       367,541  
Income (loss) from operations before                
interest and income taxes     7,402       (70,638 )
Interest expense, net     (911 )     (2,876 )
Income (loss) before income taxes     6,491       (73,514 )
Income tax expense (benefit)     1,197       (16,551 )
Equity investment loss     (4,407 )     (9 )
Net income (loss)   $ 887     $ (56,972 )
Preferred stock dividends     3,066       2,944  
Net loss available to common stockholders   $ (2,179 )   $ (59,916 )
                 
Loss per common share:                
Basic   $ (0.12 )   $ (3.25 )
Diluted   $ (0.12 )   $ (3.23 )
                 
Weighted average number of                
   common shares:                
Basic     17,568       18,457  
Diluted     17,986       18,531  

 

    Six Months Ended  
Segment Information:   June 30,  
    2024     2023  
Revenues:            
  APUS Segment   $ 157,704     $ 147,535  
  RU Segment   $ 106,169     $ 109,438  
  HCN Segment   $ 32,856     $ 27,406  
  Corporate and other1   $ 10,598     $ 12,524  
Income (loss) from operations before                
interest and income taxes:                
  APUS Segment   $ 41,378     $ 36,015  
  RU Segment   $ (17,792 )   $ (90,138 )
  HCN Segment   $ (1,048 )   $ (1,538 )
  Corporate and other   $ (15,136 )   $ (14,977 )

 

1. Corporate and Other includes tuition and contract training revenue earned by GSUSA and the elimination of intersegment revenue for courses taken by employees of one segment at other segments.

   

 


 

GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA:

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s reported GAAP net income to the calculation of adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     June 30,  
(in thousands, except per share data)   2024     2023     2024     2023  
Net loss available to common stockholders   $ (1,160 )   $ (52,719 )   $ (2,179 )   $ (59,916 )
Preferred dividends     1,531       1,487       3,066       2,944  
Net income (loss)   $ 371     $ (51,232 )   $ 887     $ (56,972 )
Income tax (benefit) expense     (16 )     (15,137 )     1,197       (16,551 )
Interest expense, net     785       1,097       911       2,876  
Equity investment loss     1,080       4       4,407       9  
Depreciation and amortization     5,232       7,953       10,360       15,709  
EBITDA     7,452       (57,315 )     17,762       (54,929 )
                                 
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets     -       64,000       -       64,000  
Severance Costs     505       -       505       -  
Loss on leases     779       -       3,715       -  
Stock compensation     1,823       2,068       3,741       4,292  
Loss on disposals of long-lived assets     184       32       212       33  
Transition services costs     182       -       2,047       2,403  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 10,925     $ 8,785     $ 27,982     $ 15,799  

 

GAAP Outlook Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA:

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company’s GAAP net income to the calculation of adjusted EBITDA for the three months ending September 30, 2024 and twelve months ending December 31, 2024:

 

    Three Months Ending     Twelve Months Ending  
    September 30, 2024     December 31, 2024  
(in thousands, except per share data)   Low     High     Low     High  
Net (loss) income available to common stockholders   $ (1,150 )   $ 950     $ 5,778     $ 12,778  
Preferred dividends     1,500       1,500       6,000       6,000  
Net (loss) income     350       2,450       11,778       18,778  
Income tax (benefit) expense     150       1,050       6,938       9,938  
Interest expense, net     500       500       1,750       1,750  
Equity investment loss     -       -       4,407       4,407  
Depreciation and amortization     5,200       5,200       20,300       20,300  
EBITDA     6,200       9,200       45,173       55,173  
Stock compensation     1,900       1,900       7,500       7,500  
Loss on leases     -       -       3,715       3,715  
Loss on disposal of long lived assets     -       -       212       212  
Transition services cost     900       900       3,400       3,400  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 9,000     $ 12,000     $ 60,000     $ 70,000  

 

 

 

EX-99.2 3 tm2420705d1_ex99-2.htm EXHIBIT 99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

Nasdaq: APEI Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Presentation 2 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Forward Looking Statements Statements made in this presentation regarding American Public Education, Inc . or its subsidiary institutions (“APEI” or the “Company”) that are not historical facts are forward - looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry . In some cases, forward - looking statements can be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “potentially,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar words or their opposites . Forward - looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expectations for growth registration, enrollments, revenues, net income, earnings per share, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and plans with respect to and future impacts of recent, current and future initiatives . Forward - looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements . Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to : the Company’s failure to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, including the “ 90 / 10 Rule”, and to maintain institutional accreditation and the impacts of any actions the Company may take to prevent or correct such failure ; the Company’s dependence on the effectiveness of its ability to attract students who persist in its subsidiary institutions’ programs ; changing market demands ; declines in enrollments at the Company’s subsidiary institutions ; the enactment of legislation that adversely impacts the Company or its subsidiary institutions ; the Company’s inability to effectively brand or market its subsidiary institutions and its subsidiary institutions’ programs ; the Company’s inability to maintain strong relationships with the military and maintain course registrations and enrollments from military students ; the loss or disruption of the Company’s ability to receive funds under tuition assistance programs or the reduction, elimination, or suspension of tuition assistance ; adverse effects of changes the Company makes to improve the student experience and enhance the ability to identify and enroll students who are likely to succeed ; the Company’s need to successfully adjust to future market demands by updating existing programs and developing new programs ; the Company’s loss of eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or ability to process Title IV financial aid ; economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates ; difficulties involving acquisitions ; the Company’s indebtedness and preferred stock ; the Company’s dependence on and the need to continue to invest in its technology infrastructure, including with respect to third - party vendors ; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Company’s cost savings and revenue - generating efforts ; the Company’s ability to manage and limit its exposure to bad debt ; and the risk factors described in the risk factor section and elsewhere in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10 - K and quarterly report on Form 10 - Q and in the Company’s other SEC filings . You should not place undue reliance on any forward - looking statements . The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward - looking statements for any reason, unless required by law, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future .

 


3 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure. Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliatio n. Key Take - Aways ▪ APEI Revenue: $ 152.9 million – fourth consecutive quarter of year - over - year growth ▪ Net loss available to common stockholders: ($1.2) million and net loss per diluted common share of ($0.06) vs. ($52.7) million and ($2.93) in 2Q23. 2Q23 included a $64 million non - cash impairment related to Rasmussen goodwill and intangible assets. ▪ 2Q 2024 Adjusted EBITDA increased 24% year - over - year to $10.9 million, towards the high end of quarterly guidance. ▪ 3Q 2024 enrollment at Rasmussen increased slightly compared to 3Q 2023 – the first year - over - year increase since 2021. Approximately one quarter ahead of internal projections. FY24 Guidance Summary (MM) APEI continues to execute on its turnaround at Rasmussen and return to overall growth and profitability. We are focused on core military/veterans and nursing/health - ed businesses that have stable and long - term demand. Management has addressed operational challenges and continues to position the enterprise for sustainable long - term growth.

 


3Q24 Guidance Summary (MM) APEI Executive Summary 4 28 campuses ~$160MM+ in Nursing Revenue National Nursing Platform #1 provider of pre - licensure ADN+PN education • #1 market positions in active - duty military and veterans • ~90,000 adult learners from over 90 countries during 2023 • APUS in top 11% for students’ return on educational investment, compared to 4,500 colleges and universities nationwide 1 • #2 provider of training to the federal workforce • 300+ courses offered, modernizing government and professional training with short - form courses, training, and continuing education • Full ladder of nursing curriculum (PN, ADN, BSN, MSN, FNP, DNP); 15 allied health / healthcare programs; 20 campuses, 6 states and online • Rasmussen educates >13,500 students: 49% on - ground health ed and 51% online • PN degree and ADN (RN) degree offerings; 8 campuses in three contiguous Midwestern states • Hondros educates >3,300 nursing students with roughly 65% enrolled in PN program and 35% in RN Hondros Rasmussen Current Campuses APEI Education Platform 1) According to the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (2022). Ranking based on 20 - year NPV https://ce w.Georgetown.edu/cew - reports/roi2022/. For Service Minded Students 5 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. ▪ Net course registrations grew +1.7% in 2Q24 vs. 2Q23 ▪ 1%+ military growth ▪ Revenue growth driven by growth in registrations and impact of select tuition and fee increases in 2023 and 2024 ▪ 2Q24 EBITDA of $19.5M & EBITDA margin of 25% ▪ 3Q24 registration guidance of (2%) to 0% (90,500 to 92,300 registrations) APUS Summary *Note: 3Q24 reflects mid - point of registration guidance 6 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Hondros Summary ▪ 18 consecutive quarters of year - over - year enrollment growth through 3Q24 ▪ 2Q24 enrollments were 9.4% higher than 2Q23 ▪ Hondros NCLEX scores exceeded thresholds in 2Q24 ▪ 3Q24 enrollment is 10.4% higher than a strong 3Q23 comparable 7 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Rasmussen Summary *Excludes 4 programs in Wisconsin that don’t report official results. 16,200 15,900 15,000 15,600 14,300 13,900 13,500 14,100 13,500 13,600 13,500 - 6% - 6% - 8% - 9% - 12% - 13% - 10% - 10% - 6% - 2% 0.1% -14% -12% -10% -8% -6% -4% -2% 0% 12,000 12,500 13,000 13,500 14,000 14,500 15,000 15,500 16,000 16,500 1Q22 2Q22 3Q22 4Q22 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 3Q24 Rasmussen Total Enrollment Total Enrollment Total Yr/Yr % Change ▪ 3Q24 enrollment was slightly positive, marking the first year - over - year improvement since 2021 ▪ Online enrollment increased 5% in both 2Q24 and 3Q24, compared to respective prior year periods ▪ On - ground Healthcare enrollment continued to improve sequentially, down 9% in 2Q24 and down 6% in 3Q24 ▪ Strong growth in BSN enrollments and other on - ground healthcare programs offset by declines in ADN program ▪ NCLEX scores were again strong in 2Q24  22 of 25 programs* met the applicable state benchmark YTD2Q24 8 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. APEI Revenue ▪ Continued solid revenue growth at APUS driven by net course registration increases and select tuition and fee increases implemented in 2023 and 2024 ▪ RU revenue increase due primarily to stabilized enrollment and growth in online enrollments and an increase in tuition ▪ Continued strength in enrollments and modest tuition and fee increases drove record quarterly revenue at HCN ▪ Revenue at GSUSA impacted by continued government spending uncertainty in 2Q24 1 Revenue Summary by Education Unit 1 Graduate School USA includes nominal amount of corporate revenue eliminations ($ in millions) 2Q23 2Q24 % Change $73.6 $77.0 5% $52.0 $53.0 2% $14.3 $16.4 15% $7.4 $6.4 -14% $147.2 $152.9 4% 9 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Segment Summary ($ in millions) 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 FY23 1Q24 2Q24 Revenue $74.0 $73.6 $76.4 $79.4 303.3$ $80.7 $77.0 EBITDA $18.5 $20.2 $23.3 $30.5 92.5$ $24.3 $19.5 Margin 25% 28% 30% 38% 30% 30% 25% Revenue $57.5 $52.0 $52.1 $52.6 214.1$ $53.1 $53.0 EBITDA ($4.5) ($7.1) ($5.3) $0.4 (16.5)$ ($2.7) ($4.7) Margin -8% -14% -10% 1% -8% -5% -9% Revenue $13.1 $14.3 $13.7 $15.8 56.9$ $16.4 $16.4 EBITDA ($1.0) $0.1 ($0.3) $1.1 (0.1)$ $0.0 ($0.4) Margin -8% 1% -2% 7% 0% 0% -2% Revenue $5.1 $7.4 $8.6 $5.1 26.2$ $4.2 $6.4 EBITDA ($1.3) $0.8 $1.6 ($1.1) 0.0$ ($1.1) ($0.7) Margin -25% 11% 18% -22% 0% -27% -11% Corporate (6.9)$ (7.4)$ (5.7)$ (7.1)$ (27.1)$ (7.2)$ (5.5)$ Consolidated Revenue $149.7 $147.2 $150.8 $152.8 600.5$ $154.4 $152.9 Consolidated EBITDA $4.8 $6.7 $13.4 $23.8 48.7$ $13.2 $8.2 (+) Adjustments 2.2$ 2.1$ 4.7$ 1.9$ 10.9$ 3.8$ 2.7$ Consolidated Adj. EBITDA 7.0$ 8.8$ 18.1$ 25.7$ 59.6$ 17.1$ 10.9$ Margin 5% 6% 12% 17% 10% 11% 7% APEI APUS RU HCN GSUSA Continued registration growth in 2Q24, select tuition and fee increases, and lower marketing spend Stabilizing environment and first positive enrollment comp in 3Q24 since our acquisition Continued strength in enrollment momentum Lower 2Q24 revenue and EBITDA driven by uncertainty in government environment Education Unit EBITDA & Margin Profile Note: See note 16 to the financial statements included in the 2023 10 - K. Reflects income (loss) from operations before interest, income taxes, gain (loss) from acquisitions, + depreciation & amortization. Please refer to slide 17 and appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. 1. APUS excludes $2.8MM of losses in 4Q23 related to Loss on Disposal of Long - lived assets and Losses on assets held for sale. 2. Rasmussen excludes a non - cash impairment of $64MM in 2Q23. Also excludes $2.4MM for Collegis transition services expense in 1Q23, $2.9MM for lease termination and campus consolidation expense in 1Q24 and $0.8MM in leas e termination costs in 2Q24. 3. GSUSA and Corporate combined comprise the Corporate & Other segment, as discussed in footnote 16 within the 2023 10 - K disclosure .

 


2 1 3 10 Accreditations include, but are not limited to the following: Investment Summary ▪ Addressable market expected to grow at >10% over the next 5 years to >$100 billion  APUS in top 11% for student return on educational investment  250,000 registered nurses needed per year; APEI graduates ~10,000 per year ▪ Turnaround at Rasmussen underway and on trajectory for growth, positive EBITDA  3Q24 enrollments increased slightly; first positive year over year improvement since the acquisition ▪ Hondros delivering high enrollment and consistent revenue growth ▪ Expected to deliver $60 - $70 million of adjusted EBITDA in 2024 ▪ Expected to deliver Free Cash Flow 1 growth of ~50% to $46.5MM in 2024 ▪ Strong balance sheet with $156 million of cash and no net debt 1 Free Cash Flow defined as Adjusted EBITDA less Capital Expenditures 11 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. VISION Education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities. MISSION Powering Purpose, Potential and Prosperity for Those Who Serve. VALUES Be Customer Centric • Be Accountable Be Agile • Be Respectful & Inclusive Do the Right Thing 13 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


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Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Education Unit Operating Income and Margin Profile Notes: See note 16 to the financial statements included in the 2023 10 - K. Reflects income (loss) from operations before interest, incom e taxes, and gain (loss) from acquisitions. Operating Income ($ in millions) 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 1Q24 2Q24 APUS 17.1$ 18.9$ 21.9$ 26.5$ 23.1$ 18.3$ Margin 23% 26% 29% 33% 29% 24% Rasmussen (12.9)$ (77.3)$ (10.6)$ (2.9)$ (9.0)$ (8.8)$ Margin -22% -149% -20% -5% -17% -17% Hondros (1.3)$ (0.2)$ (0.6)$ 0.8$ (0.3)$ (0.7)$ Margin -10% -2% -5% 5% -2% -5% Graduate School (1.4)$ 0.7$ 1.4$ (1.3)$ (1.3)$ (0.9)$ Margin -27% 9% 16% -24% -30% -13% Corporate (6.9)$ (7.4)$ (5.8)$ (7.2)$ (7.4)$ (5.6)$ Consolidated Operating Income (5.4)$ (65.3)$ 6.4$ 15.9$ 5.2$ 2.2$ (+) Impairments & Other 2.4$ 64.0$ -$ 2.8$ 2.9$ 0.8$ Consolidated Adj. Operating Income (3.0)$ (1.3)$ 6.4$ 18.7$ 8.1$ 3.0$ Margin -2% -1% 4% 12% 5% 2% 14 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. Full Year ($ in millions) 1Q23 2Q23 3Q23 4Q23 2023 1Q24 2Q24 Revenue 74.0 73.6 76.4 79.4 303.3 80.7 77.0 Operating Income (1) 17.1 18.9 21.9 26.5 84.4 23.1 18.3 (+) D&A 1.4 1.3 1.3 1.3 5.3 1.2 1.2 (+) Impairment / Other - - - 2.8 2.8 - EBITDA 18.5 20.2 23.3 30.5 92.5 24.3 19.5 EBITDA Margin 25.0% 27.5% 30.4% 38.4% 30.5% 30.2% 25.3% Revenue 57.5 52.0 52.1 52.6 214.1 53.1 53.0 Operating Income (1) (12.9) (77.3) (10.6) (2.9) (103.6) (9.0) (8.8) (+) D&A 5.9 6.2 5.2 3.3 20.6 3.3 3.3 (+) Impairment / Other 2.4 64.0 - - 66.4 2.9 0.8 EBITDA (4.5) (7.1) (5.3) 0.4 (16.5) (2.7) (4.7) EBITDA Margin -7.9% -13.6% -10.3% 0.8% -7.7% -5.2% -8.9% Revenue 13.1 14.3 13.7 15.8 56.9 16.4 16.4 Operating Income (1) (1.3) (0.2) (0.6) 0.8 (1.4) (0.3) (0.7) (+) D&A 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.3 0.3 0.4 (+) Impairment / Other - - - - - EBITDA (1.0) 0.1 (0.3) 1.1 (0.1) 0.0 (0.4) EBITDA Margin -7.7% 0.6% -2.4% 7.0% -0.3% 0.1% -2.3% Revenue 5.1 7.4 8.6 5.1 26.2 4.2 6.4 Operating Income (1) (8.3) (6.7) (4.3) (8.4) (27.8) (8.6) (6.5) (+) D&A 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.7 0.3 0.3 EBITDA (8.1) (6.6) (4.2) (8.2) (27.1) (8.4) (6.2) Revenue 149.7 147.2 150.8 152.8 600.5 154.4 152.9 Operating Income (1) (5.4) (65.3) 6.4 15.9 (48.3) 5.2 2.2 (+) D&A 7.8 8.0 7.0 5.1 27.8 5.1 5.2 (+) Impairment / Other 2.4 64.0 - 2.8 69.2 2.9 0.8 EBITDA 4.8 6.7 13.4 23.8 48.7 13.2 8.231 EBITDA Margin 3.2% 4.5% 8.9% 15.6% 8.1% 8.6% 5.4% (+) Adjustments 2.2 2.1 4.7 1.9 10.9 3.8 2.7 Adjusted EBITDA 7.0 8.8 18.1 25.7 59.6 17.1 10.9 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 4.7% 6.0% 12.0% 16.8% 9.9% 11.0% 7.1% (1) See note 16 to the financial statements in the 2023 10 - K. Reflects income (loss) from operations before interest, income taxes, and gain / (loss) from acquisition. Corporate + APEI Revenue Education Unit Overview – Operating Income to EBITDA Reconciliation 15 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. 2Q24 Enrollment and Registration Summary 2Q 2024 2Q 2023 % Change APUS Registrations 89,800 88,300 2% Total Rasmussen Enrollment 13,600 13,900 -2% Rasmussen On-ground Enrollment 6,200 6,800 -9% Rasmussen Online Enrollment 7,400 7,100 4% HCN Enrollment 3,300 3,000 10% 16 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. American Public Education is presenting adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of adjusted net income to the comparable GAAP financial measure that is included in the table below (under the caption “GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA”) and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business . Non - GAAP Disclosures (in thousands, except per share data) Net loss available to common stockholders $ (1,160) $ (52,719) $ (2,179) $ (59,916) Preferred dividends 1,531 1,487 3,066 2,944 Net income (loss) $ 371 $ (51,232) $ 887 $ (56,972) Income tax (benefit) expense (16) (15,137) 1,197 (16,551) Interest expense, net 785 1,097 911 2,876 Equity investment loss 1,080 4 4,407 9 Depreciation and amortization 5,232 7,953 10,360 15,709 EBITDA 7,452 (57,315) 17,762 (54,929) Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets - 64,000 - 64,000 Severance Costs 505 - 505 - Loss on leases 779 - 3,715 - Stock compensation 1,823 2,068 3,741 4,292 Loss on disposals of long-lived assets 184 32 212 33 Transition services costs 182 - 2,047 2,403 Adjusted EBITDA $ 10,925 $ 8,785 $ 27,982 $ 15,799 Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 2023 17 1) Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization less non - recurring expenses, such as severance, and non - cash expenses, such as stock compensation) is a non - GAAP financial measure.

 


Refer to appendix for GAAP to non - GAAP reconciliation. American Public Education is presenting adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP outlook and urges investors to review the reconciliation of projected adjusted net income to the comparable GAAP financial measure that is included in the table below (under the caption “GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA”) and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business . Non - GAAP Disclosures (continued)

 


Company Steve Somers, CFA Chief Strategy & Corporate Development Officer investorrelations@apei.com Investor Relations Brian M. Prenoveau , CFA MZ Group 561 - 489 - 5315 APEI@mzgroup.us NASDAQ: APEI www.apei. com