Perdoceo Education Corporation Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--()--Perdoceo Education Corporation (NASDAQ: PRDO) today reported operating and financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

First Quarter 2024 Results as Compared to Prior Year Quarter

  • Operating income increased 6.8% to $46.3 million, while adjusted operating income decreased 6.8% to $49.5 million.*
  • Earnings per diluted share was $0.59 as compared to $0.50, while adjusted earnings per diluted share was $0.60 as compared to $0.58.*
  • Revenue decreased 14.0% to $168.3 million while total student enrollments at March 31, 2024 increased by 9.0%.
  • Ended the quarter with $642.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and available-for-sale-short-term investments.

*See GAAP (U.S. generally accepted accounting principles) to non-GAAP reconciliation attached to this press release

"First quarter results were better than expected, as both academic institutions continue to experience positive trends within student retention and engagement,” said Todd Nelson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “These results and trends give us confidence that we are making effective investments in student resources and technology, and we remain focused on prioritizing student experiences and academic outcomes across our academic institutions."

REVENUE

  • For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, revenue of $168.3 million decreased 14.0% compared to revenue of $195.6 million for the prior year quarter.

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

Revenue ($ in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

CTU

 

$

113,569

 

$

124,492

 

 

-8.8

%

AIUS

 

 

54,505

 

 

 

70,840

 

 

 

-23.1

%

Corporate and Other

 

 

190

 

 

 

266

 

 

NM

 

Total

 

$

168,264

 

 

$

195,598

 

 

 

-14.0

%

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENTS

  • As of March 31, 2024, total student enrollments were 41,300, an increase of 9.0% as compared to 37,900 total student enrollments as of March 31, 2023.

 

 

As of March 31,

 

Total Student Enrollments(1)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

CTU

 

 

30,200

 

 

23,500

 

 

28.5

%

AIUS

 

 

11,100

 

 

 

14,400

 

 

 

-22.9

%

Total

 

 

41,300

 

 

 

37,900

 

 

 

9.0

%

(1)

Total student enrollments do not include learners participating in: a) non-degree seeking and professional development programs, and b) degree seeking, non-Title IV, self-paced programs at our universities.

OPERATING INCOME

  • For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, operating income increased by 6.8% to $46.3 million as compared to the prior year quarter.

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

Operating Income ($ in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

CTU

 

$

42,156

 

 

$

43,690

 

 

 

-3.5

%

AIUS

 

 

9,286

 

 

 

12,003

 

 

 

-22.6

%

Corporate and Other

 

 

(5,164

)

 

 

(12,357

)

 

 

58.2

%

Total

 

$

46,278

 

 

$

43,336

 

 

 

6.8

%

ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME

The Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude certain significant and non-cash items, as a means to understand the performance of its operations. (See table below and the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation attached to this press release for further details.)

  • For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, adjusted operating income of $49.5 million decreased 6.8% as compared to adjusted operating income of $53.1 million for the prior year quarter.

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

Adjusted Operating Income ($ in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

Operating income

 

$

46,278

 

$

43,336

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,016

 

 

5,155

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

 

 

230

 

 

4,619

 

Adjusted Operating Income

 

$

49,524

 

$

53,110

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (Decrease)

 

 

-6.8

%

 

 

 

(1)

Legal fee expense associated with (i) responses to the Department of Education (the “Department”) relating to borrower defense to repayment applications from former students, and (ii) acquisition efforts.

NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE

For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded:

  • Net income of $39.4 million compared to $34.5 million for the prior year quarter.
  • Earnings per diluted share of $0.59 compared to $0.50 for the prior year quarter.
  • Adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.60 compared to $0.58 for the prior year quarter. (See table below and the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation attached to this press release for further details.)

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

Reported Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.59

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Amortization for acquired intangible assets

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.04

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.07

 

Tax effect of adjustments (2)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.03

)

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.60

 

 

$

0.58

 

(1)

Legal fee expense associated with (i) responses to the Department relating to borrower defense to repayment applications from former students, and (ii) acquisition efforts.

(2)

The tax effect of adjustments was calculated by multiplying the pre-tax adjustments with a tax rate of 25.0%. This tax rate is intended to reflect federal and state taxable jurisdictions as well as the nature of the adjustments.

DIVIDEND PAYMENT

In line with the Company's dividend policy, the board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share, which will be paid on June 15, 2024 for holders of record of common stock as of June 1, 2024. Any decision to pay future cash dividends, however, will be made by the board of directors and depend on the Company’s available retained earnings, financial condition and other relevant factors. The Company expects quarterly dividend payments to be an integral and growing part of its balanced capital allocation strategy that also prioritizes investments in student support and technology projects, while also evaluating acquisitions and share repurchases.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

  • For the quarter ended March 31, 2024, net cash provided by operating activities was $54.5 million, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4.6 million for the prior year quarter.
  • As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and available-for-sale short-term investments totaled $642.4 million and $604.2 million, respectively.

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

Selected Cash Flow Items ($ in thousands)

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

54,492

 

$

4,572

 

NM

 

Capital expenditures

 

$

1,198

 

 

$

1,925

 

 

 

-37.8

%

OUTLOOK

The Company is updating its full year outlook and providing its second quarter outlook, subject to the key assumptions identified below. Please see the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation for adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share attached to this press release for further details.

 

Total Company Outlook

 

For Quarter Ending June 30,

 

For the Year Ending December 31,

 

OUTLOOK

ACTUAL

 

OUTLOOK

ACTUAL

 

2024

2023

 

2024

2023

Operating Income

$43.7M - $45.7M

$48.1M

 

$159.3M - $174.3M

$150.4M

Depreciation and amortization

$3.1M

$4.4M

 

$12.3M

$16.9M

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

$1.2M

$2.7M

 

$3.4M

$7.6M

Adjusted Operating Income

$48.0M - $50.0M

$55.2M

 

$175.0M - $190.0M

$174.9M

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Diluted Share

$0.55 - $0.57

$0.80

 

$2.02 - $2.18

$2.18

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

$0.02

$0.03

 

$0.07

$0.11

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (1)

$0.02

$0.04

 

$0.05

$0.11

Gain on sale of intangible asset

-

($0.32)

 

-

($0.32)

Tax effect of adjustments

($0.02)

$0.06

 

($0.03)

$0.02

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

$0.57 - $0.59

$0.61

 

$2.11 - $2.27

$2.10

(1)

Legal fee expense associated with (i) responses to the Department relating to borrower defense to repayment applications from former students, and (ii) acquisition efforts.

Operating income, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted operating income, and earnings per diluted share, which is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to adjusted earnings per diluted share, may not follow the same trends stated in the outlook above because of adjustments made for certain significant and non-cash items. The operating income, adjusted operating income, earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share outlook provided above for 2024 are based on the following key assumptions and factors, among others: (i) prospective student interest in the Company’s programs and trends in student retention and engagement remain consistent with management’s estimates, (ii) no significant additional impact of new or proposed regulations, including recent Department negotiated rulemaking initiatives, or other adverse changes in the legal or regulatory environment, which may require further operational changes in the way the Company’s academic institutions enroll, support and educate current and prospective students, among other impacts, (iii) no significant operating impacts from the settlements with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general or other legal or regulatory matters, (iv) the impact from student loan initiatives implemented by the current administration remains consistent with management's estimates, (v) earnings per diluted share outlook assumes an effective income tax rate of approximately 27% for the second quarter and approximately 26% for the full year, and (vi) excludes any future impact from the Company’s stock repurchase program. Although these estimates and assumptions are based upon management’s good faith beliefs regarding current and future circumstances and actions that may be undertaken, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. In addition, decisions the Company makes in the future as it continues to evaluate diverse strategies to enhance stockholder value may impact the outlook provided above.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

Perdoceo Education Corporation will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss first quarter 2024 results and 2024 outlook. Interested parties can access the live webcast of the conference call at www.perdoceoed.com in the Investor Relations section of the website. Participants can also listen to the conference call by dialing 1-800-715-9871 (domestic) or 1-646-307-1963 (international). Both dial-in numbers will use the access code 7780778. Viewers can also access the conference call by following this link https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/251610351. Please log-in or dial-in at least 10 minutes prior to the start time to ensure a connection. An archived version of the webcast will be accessible for 90 days at www.perdoceoed.com in the Investor Relations section of the website.

ABOUT PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION

Perdoceo’s accredited academic institutions offer a quality postsecondary education primarily online to a diverse student population, along with campus-based and blended learning programs. The Company’s academic institutions – Colorado Technical University (“CTU”) and the American InterContinental University System (“AIUS” or “AIU System”) – provide degree programs from the associate through doctoral level as well as non-degree seeking and professional development programs. Perdoceo’s academic institutions offer students industry-relevant and career-focused academic programs that are designed to meet the educational needs of today’s busy adults. CTU and AIUS continue to show innovation in higher education, advancing personalized learning technologies like their intellipath® learning platform and using data analytics and technology to serve and educate students while enhancing overall learning and academic experiences. Perdoceo is committed to providing quality education that closes the gap between learners who seek to advance their careers and employers needing a qualified workforce. For more information, please visit www.perdoceoed.com.

Except for the historical and present factual information contained herein, the matters set forth in this release, including statements identified by words such as “believe,” “will,” “expect,” “continue,” “outlook,” “remain,” “focused on,” “should” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements as defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to various assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our results of operations, financial condition, cash flows, performance, business prospects and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to update or revise such factors or any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments or changed circumstances, or for any other reason. These risks and uncertainties, the outcomes of which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and operations, include, but are not limited to, the following: declines in enrollment or interest in our programs or our ability to market to and contact prospective students; our continued compliance with and eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs under the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (including the terms of any potential changes to or conditions imposed on our continued participation in the Title IV programs under new program participation agreements, the new 90-10, financial responsibility and administrative capability standards prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education), as well as applicable accreditation standards and state regulatory requirements; the impact of various versions of “borrower defense to repayment” regulations; the final outcome of various legal challenges to the Department's loan discharge and forgiveness efforts; rulemaking or changing interpretations of existing regulations, guidance or historical practices by the U.S. Department of Education or any state or accreditor and increased focus by Congress and governmental agencies on, or increased negative publicity about, for-profit education institutions; the success of our initiatives to improve student experiences, retention and academic outcomes; our continued ability to participate in educational assistance programs for key employers, veterans or other military personnel; our ability to pay dividends on our common stock and execute our stock repurchase program; increased competition; the impact of management changes; and changes in the overall U.S. economy. Further information about these and other relevant risks and uncertainties may be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and its subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, unrestricted

 

$

125,807

 

 

$

118,009

 

Restricted cash

 

 

1,024

 

 

 

1,012

 

Short-term investments

 

 

515,602

 

 

 

485,135

 

Total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments

 

 

642,433

 

 

 

604,156

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student receivables, net

 

 

41,942

 

 

 

29,398

 

Receivables, other

 

 

5,289

 

 

 

4,539

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

11,912

 

 

 

11,712

 

Inventories

 

 

4,251

 

 

 

5,004

 

Other current assets

 

 

196

 

 

 

155

 

Total current assets

 

 

706,023

 

 

 

654,964

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

20,938

 

 

 

21,371

 

Right of use asset, net

 

 

13,963

 

 

 

19,096

 

Goodwill

 

 

241,162

 

 

 

241,162

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

35,110

 

 

 

36,219

 

Student receivables, net

 

 

4,860

 

 

 

3,859

 

Deferred income tax assets, net

 

 

23,063

 

 

 

23,804

 

Other assets

 

 

6,846

 

 

 

6,841

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

1,051,965

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Lease liability - operating

 

$

5,989

 

 

$

5,701

 

Accounts payable

 

 

11,830

 

 

 

10,766

 

Accrued expenses:

 

 

 

 

Payroll and related benefits

 

 

18,726

 

 

 

32,684

 

Advertising and marketing costs

 

 

6,810

 

 

 

7,196

 

Income taxes

 

 

16,543

 

 

 

3,974

 

Other

 

 

21,112

 

 

 

13,503

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

61,498

 

 

 

37,215

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

142,508

 

 

 

111,039

 

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

Lease liability - operating

 

 

16,701

 

 

 

21,346

 

Other liabilities

 

 

26,650

 

 

 

33,510

 

Total non-current liabilities

 

 

43,351

 

 

 

54,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Common stock

 

 

909

 

 

 

903

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

698,619

 

 

 

694,798

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(1,620

)

 

 

(666

)

Retained earnings

 

 

512,622

 

 

 

480,606

 

Treasury stock

 

 

(344,424

)

 

 

(334,220

)

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

866,106

 

 

 

841,421

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$

1,051,965

 

 

$

1,007,316

 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

% of
Total
Revenue

 

2023

 

% of
Total
Revenue

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuition and fees, net

 

$

166,998

 

 

 

99.2

%

 

$

193,319

 

 

 

98.8

%

Other

 

 

1,266

 

 

 

0.8

%

 

 

2,279

 

 

 

1.2

%

Total revenue

 

 

168,264

 

 

 

 

 

195,598

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational services and facilities

 

 

29,858

 

 

 

17.7

%

 

 

33,851

 

 

 

17.3

%

General and administrative

 

 

87,482

 

 

 

52.0

%

 

 

112,686

 

 

 

57.6

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,016

 

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

5,155

 

 

 

2.6

%

Asset impairment

 

 

1,630

 

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

570

 

 

 

0.3

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

121,986

 

 

 

72.5

%

 

 

152,262

 

 

 

77.8

%

Operating income

 

 

46,278

 

 

 

27.5

%

 

 

43,336

 

 

 

22.2

%

OTHER INCOME:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

 

6,793

 

 

 

4.0

%

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

2.0

%

Interest expense

 

 

(335

)

 

 

-0.2

%

 

 

(95

)

 

 

0.0

%

Miscellaneous income (expense)

 

 

115

 

 

 

0.1

%

 

 

(6

)

 

 

0.0

%

Total other income

 

 

6,573

 

 

 

3.9

%

 

 

3,717

 

 

 

1.9

%

PRETAX INCOME

 

 

52,851

 

 

 

31.4

%

 

 

47,053

 

 

 

24.1

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

13,409

 

 

 

8.0

%

 

 

12,569

 

 

 

6.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME

 

 

39,442

 

 

 

23.4

%

 

 

34,484

 

 

 

17.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC:

 

$

0.60

 

 

 

 

$

0.51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME PER SHARE -DILUTED:

 

$

0.59

 

 

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

65,555

 

 

 

 

 

67,235

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

66,841

 

 

 

 

 

68,514

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

(In Thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

NET INCOME

 

$

39,442

 

 

 

 

$

34,484

 

 

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(31

)

 

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on investments

 

 

(923

)

 

 

 

 

1,300

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

 

 

(954

)

 

 

 

 

1,326

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

$

38,488

 

 

 

 

$

35,810

 

 

 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

39,442

 

 

$

34,484

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Asset impairment

 

 

1,630

 

 

 

570

 

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

3,016

 

 

 

5,155

 

Bad debt expense

 

 

6,556

 

 

 

10,757

 

Compensation expense related to share-based awards

 

 

2,307

 

 

 

2,294

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

741

 

 

 

304

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

800

 

 

 

(48,992

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

54,492

 

 

 

4,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

 

 

(104,558

)

 

 

(83,777

)

Sales of available-for-sale investments

 

 

74,955

 

 

 

64,344

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(1,198

)

 

 

(1,925

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(30,801

)

 

 

(21,358

)

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock

 

 

1,520

 

 

 

247

 

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 

(6,769

)

 

 

(815

)

Payments of employee tax associated with stock compensation

 

 

(3,435

)

 

 

(2,209

)

Payments of cash dividends

 

 

(7,197

)

 

 

-

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(15,881

)

 

 

(2,777

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

 

7,810

 

 

 

(19,563

)

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of the period

 

 

119,021

 

 

 

118,884

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH, end of the period

 

$

126,831

 

 

$

99,321

 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED SELECTED SEGMENT INFORMATION

(In thousands, except percentages)

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

REVENUE:

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

$

113,569

 

 

$

124,492

 

AIUS

 

 

54,505

 

 

 

70,840

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

190

 

 

 

266

 

Total

 

$

168,264

 

 

$

195,598

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

$

42,156

 

 

$

43,690

 

AIUS

 

 

9,286

 

 

 

12,003

 

Corporate and Other

 

 

(5,164

)

 

 

(12,357

)

Total

 

$

46,278

 

 

$

43,336

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING MARGIN (LOSS):

 

 

 

 

CTU

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

35.1

%

AIUS

 

 

17.0

%

 

 

16.9

%

Corporate and Other

 

NM

 

 

NM

 

Total

 

 

27.5

%

 

 

22.2

%

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1)

(In thousands, unless otherwise noted)

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

ACTUAL

Adjusted Operating Income

2024

 

2023

Operating income

$

46,278

$

43,336

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,016

 

5,155

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

 

230

 

4,619

Adjusted Operating Income

$

49,524

$

53,110

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ending June 30,

 

OUTLOOK

 

ACTUAL

 

2024

 

2023

Operating income

$43.7M -$45.7M

$

48,094

Depreciation and amortization

3.1M

 

4,369

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

1.2M

 

2,709

Adjusted Operating Income

$48.0M - $50.0M

$

55,172

 

 

 

 

For the Year Ending December 31,

 

OUTLOOK

 

ACTUAL

 

2024

 

2023

Operating income

$159.3M - $174.3M

$

150,446

Depreciation and amortization

12.3M

 

16,887

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

3.4M

 

7,579

Adjusted Operating Income

$175.0M - $190.0M

$

174,912

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1) (cont’d)

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ended March 31,

 

 

ACTUAL

 

 

2024

 

2023

Reported Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.59

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Amortization for acquired intangible assets

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.04

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

 

 

-

 

 

 

0.07

 

Total pre-tax adjustments

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.11

 

Tax effect of adjustments (4)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.03

)

Total adjustments after tax

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.08

 

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$

0.60

 

 

$

0.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Quarter Ending June 30,

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

ACTUAL

 

 

2024

 

2023

Reported Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$0.55 – $0.57

 

$

0.80

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Amortization for acquired intangible assets

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.03

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.04

 

Gain on sale of intangible asset (3)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.32

)

Total pre-tax adjustments

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(0.25

)

Tax effect of adjustments (4)

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

0.06

 

Total adjustments after tax

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

(0.19

)

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$0.57 - $0.59

 

$

0.61

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Year Ending December 31,

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

ACTUAL

 

 

2024

 

2023

Reported Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$2.02 - $2.18

 

$

2.18

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax adjustments included in operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Amortization for acquired intangible assets

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

0.11

 

Legal fee expense related to certain matters (2)

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

0.11

 

Gain on sale of intangible asset (3)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(0.32

)

Total pre-tax adjustments

 

 

0.12

 

 

$

(0.10

)

Tax effect of adjustments (4)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

0.02

 

Total adjustments after tax

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

(0.08

)

Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

$2.11 – $2.27

 

$

2.10

 

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP ITEMS (1) (cont’d)

 

(1)

The Company believes it is useful to present non-GAAP financial measures which exclude certain significant and non-cash items as a means to understand the performance of its operations. As a general matter, the Company uses non-GAAP financial measures in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP to help analyze the performance of its operations, assist with preparing the annual operating plan, and measure performance for some forms of compensation. In addition, the Company believes that non-GAAP financial information is used by analysts and others in the investment community to analyze the Company’s historical results and to provide estimates of future performance.

 

 

The Company believes adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share allow it to analyze and assess its operations and compare current operating results with the operational performance of other companies in its industry because it does not give effect to potential differences caused by items it does not consider reflective of underlying operating performance, such as amortization for acquired intangible assets, significant legal settlements and legal fee expense related to certain matters. The Company believes the items it is adjusting for are not normal operating expenses necessary to run its business. In evaluating adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share, investors should be aware that in the future the Company may incur expenses similar to the adjustments presented above. The presentation of adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share should not be construed as an inference that the Company's future results will be unaffected by expenses that are unusual, non-routine or non-recurring. Adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings per diluted share have limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income, operating income, earnings per diluted share, or any other performance measure derived in accordance and reported under GAAP or as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or as a measure of liquidity.

 

 

Non-GAAP financial measures, when viewed in a reconciliation to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide an additional way of viewing the Company’s results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the Company’s business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.

 

 

(2)

Legal fee expense associated with (i) responses to the Department relating to borrower defense to repayment applications from former students, and (ii) acquisition efforts.

 

(3)

Non-cash gain associated with the sale of the LCB tradename in exchange for outstanding shares of Perdoceo's stock.

 

(4)

The tax effect of adjustments was calculated by multiplying the pre-tax adjustments with a tax rate of 25.0%. This tax rate is intended to reflect federal and state taxable jurisdictions as well as the nature of the adjustments.

 

Contacts

Investors:
Alpha IR Group
Sam Gibbons
(312) 445-2870
PRDO@alpha-ir.com

Or

Media:
Perdoceo Education Corporation
(847) 585-2600
media@perdoceoed.com

Release Summary

PERDOCEO EDUCATION CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

Contacts

Investors:
Alpha IR Group
Sam Gibbons
(312) 445-2870
PRDO@alpha-ir.com

Or

Media:
Perdoceo Education Corporation
(847) 585-2600
media@perdoceoed.com