UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from______ to______

Commission File Number 000-51371

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Jersey		57-1150621
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

14 Sylvan Way, Suite A		07054
Parsippany, NJ		(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

(973) 736-9340

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value per share	LINC	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

	Large accelerated filer ☐	Accelerated filer ☒
	Non-accelerated filer ☐	Smaller reporting company ☒
	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. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of May ~~5, 2021,~~9, 2022, there were ~~26,895,970~~27,260,154 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, ~~2021~~2022

PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements	1
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and December 31, ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)	1
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31,, ~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income ~~(Loss)~~ for the three months ended March 31,, ~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31,, ~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31,, ~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 (Unaudited)	6
	Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	2523
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk	32
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	3432
PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	3532
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	3532
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	32
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	32
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	33
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	33
Item 5.	Other Information	33
Item 6.	Exhibits	3533
	SIGNATURES	3734

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

March 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,742 $ 38,026
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $22,539 and $25,174 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
30,604 30,021
Inventories 2,666 2,394
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,770 3,723
Total current assets 70,782 74,164

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $176,757 and $176,300 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
49,035 48,388

OTHER ASSETS:
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $3,701 and $3,465 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
17,070 16,463
Deferred income taxes, net 34,473 35,718
Operating lease right-of-use assets 53,155 55,187
Goodwill 14,536 14,536
Other assets, net 802 734
Total other assets 120,036 122,638
TOTAL ASSETS $ 239,853 $ 245,190

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	65,599	$	83,307
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $27,545 and $26,837 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		34,866		26,159
Inventories		2,640		2,721
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		5,364		4,881
Assets held for sale		4,559		4,559
Total current assets		113,028		121,627

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $150,597 and $153,335 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		23,447		23,119

OTHER ASSETS:
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $4,513 and $5,084 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively		16,869		20,028
Deferred income taxes, net		23,644		23,708
Operating lease right-of-use assets		95,377		91,487
Goodwill		14,536		14,536
Other assets, net		787		794
Total other assets		151,213		150,553
TOTAL ASSETS	$	287,688	$	295,299

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

(Continued)

March 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

LIABILITIES, SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current portion of credit agreement $ 2,000 $ 2,000
Unearned tuition 20,240 23,453
Accounts payable 17,718 15,676
Accrued expenses 10,713 16,692
Income taxes payable 436 491
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 9,370 8,504
Other short-term liabilities 73 26
Total current liabilities 60,550 66,842

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Long-term credit agreement 14,757 15,212
Pension plan liabilities 4,451 4,252
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities 50,329 52,702
Other long-term liabilities 2,924 3,133
Total liabilities 133,011 142,141

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES 0 0

SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred stock, 0 par value - 10,000,000 shares authorized, Series A convertible preferred shares, 12,700 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
11,982 11,982

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, 0 par value - authorized: 100,000,000 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020; issued and outstanding: 26,895,970 shares at March 31, 2021 and 26,476,329 shares at December 31, 2020
141,377 141,377
Additional paid-in capital 30,043 30,512
Treasury stock at cost - 5,910,541 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
(82,860 ) (82,860 )
Retained earnings 10,388 6,203
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,088 ) (4,165 )
Total stockholders’ equity 94,860 91,067
TOTAL LIABILITIES, SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND EQUITY $ 239,853 $ 245,190

	March 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
LIABILITIES, SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Unearned tuition	$	21,192		$	25,405
Accounts payable		13,083			12,297
Accrued expenses		9,291			15,669
Income taxes payable		221			1,017
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		11,228			11,479
Other short-term liabilities		32			15
Total current liabilities		55,047			65,882

NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
Pension plan liabilities		1,509			1,607
Long-term portion of operating lease liabilities		90,547			86,410
Total liabilities		147,103			153,899

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES		0			0

SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred stock, 0 par value - 10,000,000 shares authorized, Series A convertible preferred shares, 12,700 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021		11,982			11,982

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock, 0 par value - authorized: 100,000,000 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021; issued and outstanding: 27,260,154 shares at March 31, 2022 and 27,000,687 shares at December 31, 2021		141,377			141,377
Additional paid-in capital		31,686			32,439
Treasury stock at cost - 5,910,541 shares at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021		(82,860	)		(82,860	)
Retained earnings		39,670			39,702
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,270	)		(1,240	)
Total stockholders’ equity		128,603			129,418
TOTAL LIABILITIES, SERIES A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY	$	287,688		$	295,299

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2021 2020

REVENUE $ 77,996 $ 70,041
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Educational services and facilities 32,344 30,238
Selling, general and administrative 39,633 41,149
Total costs & expenses 71,977 71,387
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 6,019 (1,346 )
OTHER:
Interest expense (285 ) (354 )
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES 5,734 (1,700 )
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 1,245 50
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 4,489 $ (1,750 )
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS 304 0
INCOME (LOSS) AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $ 4,185 $ (1,750 )
Basic
Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.13 $ (0.08 )
Diluted
Net income (loss) per common share $ 0.13 $ (0.08 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 24,889 24,598
Diluted 24,889 24,598

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021

REVENUE	$	82,554		$	77,996
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Educational services and facilities		36,196			32,344
Selling, general and administrative		46,684			39,633
Total costs & expenses		82,880			71,977
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME		(326	)		6,019
OTHER:
Interest expense		(43	)		(285	)
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		(369	)		5,734
(BENEFIT) PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES		(641	)		1,245
NET INCOME	$	272		$	4,489
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS		304			304
(LOSS) INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS	$	(32	)	$	4,185
Basic and diluted
Net (loss) income per common share	$	(0.00	)	$	0.13
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted		25,721			24,889

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ~~(LOSS)~~

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021
Net income (loss)	$	4,489		$	(1,750	)
Net income							$	272		$	4,489
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Derivative qualifying as a cash flow hedge, net of taxes (nil)		211			(748	)		0			211
Employee pension plan adjustments, net of taxes (nil)		(134	)		140			(30	)		(134	)
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	4,566		$	(2,358	)
Comprehensive income							$	242		$	4,566

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Stockholders’ Equity																								Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock					Additional Paid-in			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive						Series A Convertible Preferred Stock				Common Stock					Additional Paid-in			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive						Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
	Shares			Amount		Capital			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Total			Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount		Capital			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Total			Shares		Amount
BALANCE - January 1, 2021		26,476,329		$	141,377	$	30,512		$	(82,860	)	$	6,203		$	(4,165	)	$	91,067			12,700	$	11,982
BALANCE - January 1, 2022																										27,000,687		$	141,377	$	32,439		$	(82,860	)	$	39,702		$	(1,240	)	$	129,418			12,700	$	11,982
Net income		-			0		0			0			4,489			0			4,489			-		0		-			0		0			0			272			0			272			-		0
Preferred stock dividend		-			0		0			0			(304	)		0			(304	)		-		0		-			0		0			0			(304	)		0			(304	)		-		0
Employee pension plan adjustments		-			0		0			0			0			(134	)		(134	)		-		0		-			0		0			0			0			(30	)		(30	)		-		0
Derivative qualifying as cash flow hedge		-			0		0			0			0			211			211			-		0		-			0		0			0			0			0			0			-		0
Stock-based compensation expense
Restricted stock		574,614			0		493			0			0			0			493			0		0		528,121			0		1,239			0			0			0			1,239			0		0
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation		(154,973	)		0		(962	)		0			0			0			(962	)		0		0		(268,654	)		0		(1,992	)		0			0			0			(1,992	)		0		0
BALANCE -March 31, 2021		26,895,970		$	141,377	$	30,043		$	(82,860	)	$	10,388		$	(4,088	)	$	94,860			12,700	$	11,982
BALANCE -March 31, 2022																										27,260,154		$	141,377	$	31,686		$	(82,860	)	$	39,670		$	(1,270	)	$	128,603			12,700	$	11,982

	Stockholders’ Equity																								Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock					Additional Paid-in			Treasury			Accumulated			Accumulated Other Comprehensive						Series A Convertible Preferred Stock				Common Stock					Additional Paid-in			Treasury			Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive						Series A Convertible Preferred Stock
	Shares			Amount		Capital			Stock			Deficit			Loss			Total			Shares		Amount		Shares			Amount		Capital			Stock			Earnings			Loss			Total			Shares		Amount
BALANCE - January 1, 2020		25,231,710		$	141,377	$	30,145		$	(82,860	)	$	(42,058	)	$	(3,456	)	$	43,148			12,700	$	11,982
Net loss		-			0		0			0			(1,750	)		0			(1,750	)		-		0
BALANCE - January 1, 2021																										26,476,329		$	141,377	$	30,512		$	(82,860	)	$	6,203		$	(4,165	)	$	91,067			12,700	$	11,982
Net income																										-			0		0			0			4,489			0			4,489			-		0
Preferred stock dividend																										-			0		0			0			(304	)		0			(304	)
Employee pension plan adjustments		-			0		0			0			0			140			140			-		0		-			0		0			0			0			(134	)		(134	)		-		0
Derivative qualifying as cash flow hedge		-			0		0			0			0			(748	)		(748	)		-		0		-			0		0			0			0			211			211			-		0
Stock-based compensation expense
Restricted stock		1,191,262			0		291			0			0			0			291			0		0		574,614			0		493			0			0			0			493			0		0
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation		(58,451	)		0		(172	)		0			0			0			(172	)		0		0		(154,973	)		0		(962	)		0			0			0			(962	)		0		0
BALANCE - March 31, 2020		26,364,521		$	141,377	$	30,264		$	(82,860	)	$	(43,808	)	$	(4,064	)	$	40,909			12,700	$	11,982
BALANCE - March 31, 2021																										26,895,970		$	141,377	$	30,043		$	(82,860	)	$	10,388		$	(4,088	)	$	94,860			12,700	$	11,982

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2021 2020

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 4,489 $ (1,750 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,901 1,890
Amortization of deferred finance charges 45 45
Deferred income taxes 1,245 0
Fixed asset donations (29 ) (220 )
Provision for doubtful accounts 4,181 6,551
Stock-based compensation expense 493 291
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable (5,371 ) (11,835 )
Inventories (272 ) (227 )
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes receivable 0 71
Prepaid expenses and current assets (7,059 ) (6 )
Other assets, net 429 (127 )
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable 782 (2,195 )
Accrued expenses (5,979 ) 723
Unearned tuition (3,213 ) (5,127 )
Income taxes payable (55 ) 0
Other liabilities 114 (31 )
Total adjustments (12,788 ) (10,197 )
Net cash used in operating activities (8,299 ) (11,947 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (1,219 ) (1,287 )
Net cash used in investing activities (1,219 ) (1,287 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on borrowings (500 ) (26,500 )
Proceeds from borrowings 0 �� 11,000
Dividend payment for preferred stock (304 ) 0
Credit of deferred finance fees 0 3
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation (962 ) (172 )
Net cash used in financing activities (1,766 ) (15,669 )
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH (11,284 ) (28,903 )
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—Beginning of period 38,026 38,644
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH—End of period $ 26,742 $ 9,741

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income	$	272		$	4,489
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		1,528			1,901
Amortization of deferred finance charges		0			45
Deferred income taxes		64			1,245
Fixed asset donations		(119	)		(29	)
Provision for doubtful accounts		7,831			4,181
Stock-based compensation expense		1,239			493
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable		(13,379	)		(5,371	)
Inventories		81			(272	)
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes payable		(796	)		(55	)
Prepaid expenses and current assets		(542	)		(7,059	)
Other assets, net		(31	)		429
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable		186			782
Accrued expenses		(6,378	)		(5,979	)
Unearned tuition		(4,213	)		(3,213	)
Other liabilities		(110	)		114
Total adjustments		(14,639	)		(12,788	)
Net cash used in operating activities		(14,367	)		(8,299	)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(1,054	)		(1,219	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		9			0
Net cash used in investing activities		(1,045	)		(1,219	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on borrowings		0			(500	)
Dividend payment for preferred stock		(304	)		(304	)
Net share settlement for equity-based compensation		(1,992	)		(962	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(2,296	)		(1,766	)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS		(17,708	)		(11,284	)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS —Beginning of period		83,307			38,026
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period	$	65,599		$	26,742

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

(Continued)

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2021 2020

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 331 $ 327
Income taxes $ 0 $ 1
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Liabilities accrued for or noncash purchases of fixed assets $ 1,329 $ 721

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for:
Interest	$	104	$	331
Income taxes	$	91	$	0
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Liabilities accrued for or noncash additions of fixed assets	$	813	$	1,329

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ~~2021~~2022 AND ~~2020~~2021

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts and unless otherwise stated)

(Unaudited)

1.	DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business Activities— Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us”, as applicable) provide diversified career-oriented post-secondary education to recent high school graduates and working adults. The Company, which currently operates 22 schools in 14 states, offers programs in automotive technology, skilled trades (which include HVAC, welding and computerized numerical control and electronic systems technology, among other programs), healthcare services (which include nursing, dental assistant and medical administrative assistant, among other programs), hospitality services (which include culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology and aesthetics) and information technology. The schools operate under Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences and associated brand names. Most of the campuses serve major metropolitan markets and each typically offers courses in multiple areas of study. NaN of the campuses are destination schools, which attract students from across the United States and, in some cases, from abroad. The Company’s other campuses primarily attract students from their local communities and surrounding areas. All of the campuses are nationally or regionally accredited and are eligible to participate in federal financial aid programs by the U.S. Department of Education (the “DOE” or the “Department”) and applicable state education agencies and accrediting commissions which allow students to apply for and access federal student loans as well as other forms of financial aid.

The Company’s business is organized into 2 reportable business segments: (a) Transportation and Skilled Trades, and (b) Healthcare and Other Professions (“HOPS”).

Liquidity—As of March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of ~~$26.7~~$65.6 million compared to $83.3 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease in cash position from year end was the result of several factors including the seasonality of our business and a ~~net cash balance~~decrease in accrued expenses driven by the payment of $10.0 million calculated as cash and cash equivalents, less both the short-term and long-term portions of the Company’s Credit Facility (defined below). As of March 31, 2021, the Company also can borrow an additional $21.0 million under its Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had a net cash balance of $20.8 million. The Company believes that its likely sources of cash should be sufficient to fund operations for the next twelve months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. However, the circumstances relating to COVID-19 and its evolution are unpredictable and, if circumstances surrounding COVID-19 should evolve in a significantly adverse manner, it is possible our liquidity could be materially and adversely affected.incentive compensation.

Basis of Presentation – The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been omitted or condensed pursuant to such regulations. These financial statements, which should be read in conjunction with the December 31, ~~2020~~2021 audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related disclosures of the Company included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, ~~2020,~~2021 (“Form 10-K”), reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for such periods. The results of operations for the three months ended ~~March~~March 31, ~~2021~~2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, ~~2021.~~2022.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

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Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates the estimates and assumptions, including those used to determine the incremental borrowing rate to calculate lease liabilities and right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, lease term to calculate lease cost, revenue recognition, bad debts, impairments, useful lives of fixed assets, income taxes, benefit plans and certain accruals. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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New Accounting Pronouncements– In ~~March 2020,~~October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805), Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers”. This amendment introduces the requirement for an acquirer to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with the requirements of FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) “Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, rather than at fair value. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this ASU will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04 “~~Reference~~, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” These amendments provide temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. It is intended to help stakeholders during the global market-wide reference rate transition period. In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, “~~Reference~~“Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): ~~Scope~~”Scope” which clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition. The guidance is effective for all entities as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. The Company has evaluated the ASU and has determined that there is implementing a transition plan to identify and modify its loans and other financial instruments with attributes that are either directly or indirectly influenced by LIBOR. The Company is continuing to assess ASU 2020-04 and itsno impact on ~~the Company’s transition away from LIBOR for~~ its ~~loan and other financial instruments.~~

~~In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10, “Codification Improvements~~”, which makes minor technical corrections and clarifications to the ASU. The amendments in Sections B and C of the ASU are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, for public business entities. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. This update did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial ~~statements.~~statements and related disclosures.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity”. This ASU simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU removes separation models for (1) convertible debt with a cash conversion feature and (2) convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature and hence most of the instruments will be accounted for as a single model (either debt or equity). The ASU also states that entities must apply the if-converted method to all convertible instruments for calculation of diluted EPS and the treasury stock method is no longer available. An entity can use either a full or modified retrospective approach to adopt the ASU’s guidance. ASU No. 2020-06 is effective for the Company as a smaller reporting company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years. For convertible instruments that include a down-round feature, entities may early adopt the amendments that apply to the down-round features if they have not yet adopted the amendments in ASU 2017-11. The Company is currently assessing the impact that this ASU will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

~~In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-03, “Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments~~” (“ASU 2020-03”). ASU 2020-03 improves and clarifies various financial instruments topics. ASU 2020-03 includes seven different issues that describe the areas of improvement and the related amendments to GAAP. The Company adopted ASU 2020-03 upon issuance, which did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

~~In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes~~”, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles of ASC 740, “Income Taxes”. ASU 2019-12 also clarifies and amends GAAP for other areas of Topic 740. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 and early adoption is permitted. Depending on the amendment, adoption may be applied on a retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective basis. This ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

~~In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, “Compensation – Retirement Benefits – Defined Benefit Plans – General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans~~”. This ASU adds, modifies and clarifies several disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. This guidance is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-14 on January 1, 2020, which did not have a material effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” and subsequently issued additional guidance that modified ASU 2016-13. The ASU ~~2016-13~~ and the subsequent modifications are identified as ~~Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)~~ASC Topic 326. The standard requires an entity to change its accounting approach in determining impairment of certain financial instruments, including trade receivables, from an “incurred loss” to a “current expected credit loss” model. Further, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, ASU No. 2019-05 and ASU 2019-11 to provide additional guidance on the credit losses standard. In November 2019, FASB issued ASU No. 2019-10, “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842)”. This ASU defers the effective date of ASU 2016-13 for public companies that are considered smaller reporting companies as defined by the SEC to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Additionally, in February and March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-02, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)” ASU 2020-02 adds a SEC paragraph pursuant to the issuance of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 on loan losses to FASB Codification Topic 326 and also updates the SEC section of the Codification for the change in the effective date of Topic 842. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact that these ASUs will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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Income Taxes – The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). This statement requires an asset and a liability approach for measuring deferred taxes based on temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities existing at each balance sheet date using enacted tax rates for years in which taxes are expected to be paid or recovered.

In accordance with ASC 740, the Company assesses our deferred tax asset to determine whether all or any portion of the asset is more likely than not unrealizable. A valuation allowance is required to be established or maintained when, based on currently available information, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In accordance with ASC 740, our assessment considers whether there has been sufficient income in recent years and whether sufficient income is expected in future years in order to utilize the deferred tax asset. In evaluating the realizability of deferred income tax assets, the Company considers, among other things, historical levels of income, expected future income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary reporting differences, and the expected impact of tax planning strategies that may be implemented to prevent the potential loss of future income tax benefits. Significant judgment is required in determining the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements and/or tax returns. Differences between anticipated and actual outcomes of these future tax consequences could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations. Changes in, among other things, income tax legislation, statutory income tax rates, or future income levels could materially impact the Company’s valuation of income tax assets and liabilities and could cause our income tax provision to vary significantly among financial reporting periods.

During the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, the Company did 0t recognize any interest and penalties expense associated with uncertain tax positions.

Derivative Instruments—The Company records the fair value of derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value is dependent on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.

All qualifying hedging activities are documented at the inception of the hedge and must meet the definition of highly effective in offsetting changes to future cash. The Company utilizes the change in variable cash flows method to evaluate hedge effectiveness quarterly. We record the fair value of the qualifying hedges in other long-term liabilities (for derivative liabilities) and other assets (for derivative assets). All unrealized gains and losses on derivatives that are designated and qualify for hedge accounting are reported in other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized when the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are recognized in other comprehensive ~~income (loss).~~income. The Company classifies the cash flows from a cash flow hedge within the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged.

2.	NET (LOSS) INCOME ~~(LOSS)~~ PER COMMON SHARE

The Company presents basic and diluted (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ per common share using the two-class method which requires all outstanding Series A Preferred Stock and unvested restricted ~~common~~ stock that ~~include~~contain rights to non-forfeitable dividends ~~(and,~~and therefore participate in undistributed income with common ~~shareholders)~~shareholders to be included in computing (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ per common share. Under the two-class method, net (loss) income is reduced by the amount of dividends declared in the period for each class of common stock and participating security. The remaining undistributed (loss) income is then allocated to common stock and participating securities, based on their respective rights to receive dividends. Series A Preferred Stock and unvested restricted ~~common~~ stock contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends on an if-converted basis and on the same basis as common shares, respectively, and are considered participating securities. The Series A Preferred Stock and unvested restricted ~~common~~ stock are not included in the computation of basic (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ per common share in periods in which we have a net loss, as the Series A Preferred Stock and unvested restricted ~~common~~ stock are not contractually obligated to share in our net losses. However, the cumulative dividends on ~~preferred stock~~Series A Preferred Stock for the period decreases the income or increases the net loss allocated to common shareholders unless the dividend is paid in the period. Basic (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ per common share has been computed by dividing net (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The basic and diluted net income amounts are the same for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 as a result of the anti-dilutive impact of the potentially dilutive securities. ~~The basic and diluted net loss amounts are the same for the three months ended March 31, 2020 as a result of the net loss and anti-dilutive impact of the potentially dilutive securities.~~

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The Company uses the more dilutive method of calculating the diluted income per share by applying the more dilutive of either (a) the treasury stock method, if-converted method, or (b) the two-class method in its diluted income (loss) per common share calculation. Potentially dilutive shares are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options and the assumed vesting of restricted stock. Potentially dilutive shares issuable upon conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock are calculated using the if-converted method.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the diluted net (loss) income ~~(loss)~~ per share computations for the periods presented below:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands, except share data) 2021 2020
Numerator:
Net income (loss) $ 4,489 $ (1,750 )
Less: preferred stock dividend (304 ) (308 )
Less: allocation to preferred stockholders (699 ) 0
Less: allocation to restricted stockholders (252 ) 0
Net income (loss) allocated to common stockholders $ 3,234 $ (2,058 )

Basic income (loss) per share:
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 24,888,615 24,598,346
Basic income (loss) per share $ 0.13 $ (0.08 )

Diluted income (loss) per share:
Denominator:
Weighted average number of:
Common shares outstanding 24,888,615 24,598,346
Dilutive potential common shares outstanding:
Series A Preferred Stock 0 0
Unvested restricted stock 0 0
Stock options 0 0
Dilutive shares outstanding 24,888,615 24,598,346
Diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.13 $ (0.08 )

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except share data)	2022			2021
Numerator:
Net income	$	272		$	4,489
Less: preferred stock dividend		(304	)		(304	)
Less: allocation to preferred stockholders		(5	)		(699	)
Less: allocation to restricted stockholders		(2	)		(252	)
Net (loss) income allocated to common stockholders	$	(39	)	$	3,234

Basic (loss) income per share:
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding		25,720,960			24,888,615
Basic (loss) income per share	$	(0.00	)	$	0.13

Diluted (loss) income per share:
Denominator:
Weighted average number of:
Common shares outstanding		25,720,960			24,888,615
Dilutive potential common shares outstanding:
Series A Preferred Stock		0			0
Unvested restricted stock		0			0
Dilutive shares outstanding		25,720,960			24,888,615
Diluted (loss) income per share	$	(0.00	)	$	0.13

The following table summarizes the potential weighted average shares of common stock that were excluded from the determination of our diluted shares outstanding as they were anti-dilutive:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

(in thousands, except share data) 2021 2020
Series A Preferred Stock 0 5,448,802
Unvested restricted stock 697,458 613,701
697,458 6,062,503

	Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except share data)	2022		2021
Series A Preferred Stock		5,381,356		5,381,356
Unvested restricted stock		439,208		697,458
		5,820,564		6,078,814

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3.	REVENUE RECOGNITION

Substantially all of our revenues are considered to be revenues from our contracts with students. The related accounts receivable balances are recorded in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as student accounts receivable. We do not have significant revenue recognized from performance obligations that were satisfied in prior periods, and we do not have any transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations other than in our unearned tuition. We record revenue for students who withdraw from our schools only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. Unearned tuition represents contract liabilities primarily related to our tuition revenue. We have elected not to provide disclosure about transaction prices allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations if original contract durations are less than one-year, or if we have the right to consideration from a student in an amount that corresponds directly with the value provided to the student for performance obligations completed to date in accordance with ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”. We have assessed the costs incurred to obtain a contract with a student and determined them to be immaterial.

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Unearned tuition in the amount of $~~20.2~~21.2 million and $~~23.5~~25.4 million is recorded in the current liabilities section of the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, respectively. The change in this contract liability balance during the three-month period ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 is the result of payments received in advance of satisfying performance obligations, offset by revenue recognized during that period. Revenue recognized for the three-month period ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the year was $~~20.3~~21.8 million.

The following table depicts the timing of revenue recognition:

Three months ended March 31, 2021
a
Transportation
and Skilled
Trades Segment

Healthcare
and Other
Professions
Segment
Consolidated
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Services transferred at a point in time
$ 3,520 $ 1,333 $ 4,853
Services transferred over time
52,150 20,993 73,143
Total revenues $ 55,670 $ 22,326 $ 77,996

Three months ended March 31, 2020
a
Transportation
and Skilled
Trades Segment

Healthcare
and Other
Professions
Segment
Consolidated
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Services transferred at a point in time
$ 2,498 $ 1,073 $ 3,571
Services transferred over time
46,558 19,912 66,470
Total revenues
$ 49,056 $ 20,985 $ 70,041

	Three months ended March 31, 2022
	Transportation and Skilled Trades Segment		Healthcare and Other Professions Segment		Consolidated
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Services transferred at a point in time	$	3,410	$	1,379	$	4,789
Services transferred over time		55,374		22,391		77,765
Total revenues	$	58,784	$	23,770	$	82,554

	Three months ended March 31, 2021
	Transportation and Skilled Trades Segment		Healthcare and Other Professions Segment		Consolidated
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Services transferred at a point in time	$	3,520	$	1,333	$	4,853
Services transferred over time		52,150		20,993		73,143
Total revenues	$	55,670	$	22,326	$	77,996

LEASES

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. The Company considers any contract where there is an identified asset ~~and~~as to which the Company has the right to control its use in determining whether the ~~use of such asset in as~~contract contains a lease. An operating lease ~~ROU~~right-of-use (“ROU”) asset represents the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent its obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are to be recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As all of the Company’s operating leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available on the ~~adoption~~commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. We estimate the incremental borrowing rate based on a yield curve analysis, utilizing the interest rate derived from the fair value analysis of our credit facility and adjusting it for factors that appropriately reflect the profile of secured borrowing over the expected term of the lease. The operating lease ROU assets include any lease payments made prior to the rent commencement date and exclude lease incentives. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 1120 years. Lease terms may include options to extend the lease term used in determining the lease obligation when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term for operating leases.

See Note 13 which discusses the sale leaseback transaction relating to the Company’s Denver and Grand Prairie campuses which closed on October 29, 2021.

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Our operating lease cost for ~~each of~~ the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 was ~~$3.7~~$4.7 million. and $3.7 million, respectively. Our variable lease cost for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was less than ~~$0.1 million~~.$0.1 million. The net change in ~~the~~ ROU asset and operating lease liability ~~are~~is included in other assets in the condensed consolidated cash flows for the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020.~~2021.

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Supplemental cash flow information and non-cash activity related to our operating leases are as follows:

Three Months Ended
March 31,

2021 2020
Operating cash flow information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities $ 3,208 $ 3,840
Non-cash activity:
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets $ 50 $ 50

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022		2021
Operating cash flow information:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities	$	4,654	$	3,208
Non-cash activity:
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets	$	6,644	$	50

As of March 31, 2022, there were 0 new leases and 1 lease modification that resulted in noncash re-measurement of the related ROU asset and operating lease liability of $6.6 million relating to one of our campuses.

Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for our operating leases is as follows:

March 31,
2021 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term 5.96 years 6.06 years
Weighted-average discount rate 11.27 % 12.82 %

	As of March 31,
	2022			2021
Weighted-average remaining lease term	11.43 years			5.96 years
Weighted-average discount rate		7.42	%		11.27	%

Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year for our operating leases as of March 31, ~~2021~~2022 are as follows:

Year ending December 31,
2021 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2021)
$ 11,507
2022 14,761
2023 13,463
2024 12,318
2025 10,761
2026 7,821
Thereafter 10,561
Total lease payments 81,192
Less: imputed interest (21,493 )
Present value of lease liabilities $ 59,699

Year ending December 31,
2022 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2022)	$	13,764
2023		18,199
2024		15,855
2025		13,901
2026		11,448
2027		8,535
Thereafter		61,215
Total lease payments		142,917
Less: imputed interest		(41,142	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	101,775

5.	GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS

The Company reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets and identifiable intangibles for ~~recoverability~~possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that ~~its~~the carrying ~~amount~~amounts may not be recoverable. ~~There were~~ 0For other long-lived assets, including right-of-use lease assets, the Company evaluates assets for recoverability when there is an indication of potential impairment. If the undiscounted cash flows from a group of assets being evaluated is less than the carrying value of that group of assets, the fair value of the asset ~~impairments during~~group is determined and the carrying value of the asset group is written down to fair value.

When we perform the quantitative impairment test for long-lived assets, we examine estimated future cash flows using Level 3 inputs. These cash flows are evaluated by using weighted probability techniques as well as comparisons of past performance against projections. Assets may also be evaluated by identifying independent market values. If the Company determines that an asset’s carrying value is impaired, it will record a write-down of the carrying value of the asset and charge the impairment as an operating expense in the period in which the determination is made. During the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020,~~ ~~respectively.~~2021 there were 0 long-lived asset impairments.

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment when indicators of impairment exist. Annually, or more frequently if necessary, the Company evaluates goodwill for impairment, with any resulting impairment reflected as an operating expense. The Company has concluded that, as of March 13~~31,2021,~~ ~~there were no indicators of potential impairment and, accordingly, the Company did not test goodwill for impairment.~~

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On December 31, 2021, as a result of impairment testing it was determined that there was an impairment of our property in Suffield, Connecticut of $0.7 million. The impairment was the result of an assessment of the current market value, obtained via 3rd party engagement, as compared to the current carrying value of the assets. The carrying value for the Suffield, Connecticut property of approximately $2.9 million. The fair value estimate provided indicated that the current value of the property was approximately $2.2 million. As such, the aforementioned $0.7 million impairment was recorded and the assets carrying value reduced.

The carrying amount of goodwill at March 31~~31,~~, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020~~2021 is as follows:

Gross
Goodwill
Balance

Accumulated
Impairment
Losses

Net
Goodwill
Balance

Balance as of January 1, 2021 $ 117,176 $ (102,640 ) $ 14,536
Adjustments 0 - 0
Balance as of March 31, 2021
$ 117,176 $ (102,640 ) $ 14,536

	Gross Goodwill Balance		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill Balance
Balance as of January 1, 2022	$	117,176	$	(102,640	)	$	14,536
Adjustments		0		-			0
Balance as of March 31, 2022	$	117,176	$	(102,640	)	$	14,536

Gross
Goodwill
Balance

Accumulated
Impairment
Losses

Net
Goodwill
Balance

Balance as of January 1, 2020 $ 117,176 $ (102,640 ) $ 14,536
Adjustments 0 - 0
Balance as of March 31, 2020
$ 117,176 $ (102,640 ) $ 14,536

	Gross Goodwill Balance		Accumulated Impairment Losses			Net Goodwill Balance
Balance as of January 1, 2021	$	117,176	$	(102,640	)	$	14,536
Adjustments		0		-			0
Balance as of March 31, 2021	$	117,176	$	(102,640	)	$	14,536

As of each of March 31~~31,~~, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, the goodwill balance of $14.5 million is related to the Transportation and Skilled Trades segment.

6.	LONG-TERM DEBT

~~Long-term debt consists of the following:~~Credit Facility

March 31,
2021

December 31,
2020

Credit agreement $ 17,333 $ 17,833
Deferred Financing Fees (576 ) (621 )
16,757 17,212
Less current maturities (2,000 ) (2,000 )
$ 14,757 $ 15,212

~~Credit Facility with Sterling National Bank~~

On November 14, 2019, the Company entered into a ~~new~~ senior secured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with its lender, Sterling National Bank (the “Lender”), providing for borrowing in the aggregate principal amount of up to $60 million (the “Credit Facility”).

~~The~~ Initially, the Credit Facility iswas comprised of 4 facilities: (1) a $20$20 million senior secured term loan maturing on December 1, 2024 (the “Term Loan”), with monthly interest and principal payments based on ~~120-month~~120-month amortization with the outstanding balance due on the maturity date; (2) a $10$10 million senior secured delayed draw term loan maturing on December 1, 2024 (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”), with monthly interest payments for the first 18 months and thereafter monthly payments of interest and principal based on ~~120-month~~120-month amortization and all balances due on the maturity date; (3) a $15$15 million senior secured committed revolving line of credit providing a sublimit of up to $10$10 million for standby letters of credit maturing on November 13, 2022 (the “Revolving Loan”), with monthly payments of interest only; and (4) a $15$15 million senior secured non-restoring line of credit maturing on January 31, 2021 (the “Line of Credit Loan”). The Credit Agreement gives the Company the right to permanently terminate, in its entirety, the Revolving Loan or the Line of Credit Loan or permanently reduce the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Loan or the Line of Credit Loan. In April 2020, the Company terminated the Line of Credit Loan. ~~On November~~ ~~10,2020,~~ ~~the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement to extend the Delayed Draw Availability Period by~~ ~~one year~~ ~~to May~~ ~~31,2022~~ ~~and to increase the amount of permitted cash dividends that the Company can pay on its Series A Preferred Stock during the~~ ~~firsttwenty-four months~~ ~~of the Credit Agreement from~~ ~~$1.7 million~~ to ~~$2.3 million~~.

The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien in favor of the Lender on substantially all of the personal property owned by the Company, as well as a pledge of the stock and other equity in the Company’s subsidiaries and mortgages on parcels of real property owned by the Company in Colorado, Tennessee and Texas, at which 3 of the Company’s schools are located, as well as a former school property owned by the Company located in Connecticut.

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At the closing of the Credit Facility, the Lender advanced the Term Loan to the Company, the net proceeds of which were $19.7 million after deduction of the Lender’s origination fee in the amount of $0.3 million and other Lender fees and reimbursements to the Lender that are customary for facilities of this type. The Company used the net proceeds of the Term Loan, together with cash on hand, to repay the existing credit facility and transaction expenses.

~~Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, letters of credit issued under the Revolving Loan reduce dollar for dollar the availability of borrowings under the Revolving Loan.~~

Accrued interest on each loan under the Credit Facility is payable monthly in arrears. The Term Loan and the Delayed Draw Term Loan bear interest at a floating interest rate based on the then one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.50%. At the closing of the Credit Facility, the Company entered into a swap transaction with the Lender for 100% of the principal balance of the Term Loan ~~which matures~~maturing on the same date as the Term Loan. AtUnder the ~~end~~terms of the ~~borrowing availability period for~~Credit Facility accrued interest on each loan is payable monthly in arrears with the Term Loan and the Delayed Draw Term Loan ~~the Company is required to enter into~~bearing interest at a ~~swap transaction with the Lender for 100% of the principal balance of the Delayed Draw Term Loan, which will mature~~floating interest rate based on the ~~same date as the Delayed Draw Term Loan, pursuant to a swap agreement between the Company~~then one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.50% and ~~the Lender or the Lender’s affiliate. The Term Loan and Delayed Draw Term Loan are~~ subject to a LIBOR interest rate floor of 0.25% if there is no swap agreement.

Revolving Loans bear interest at a floating interest rate based on the then LIBOR plus an indicative spread determined by the Company’s leverage as defined in the Credit Agreement or, if the borrowing of a Revolving Loan is to be repaid within 30 days of such borrowing, the Revolving Loan will accrue interest at the Lender’s prime rate plus 0.50% with a floor of 4.0%. ~~Revolving~~Line of Credit Loans ~~are subject to~~will bear interest at a ~~LIBOR~~floating interest rate ~~floor~~based on the Lender’s prime rate of ~~0.00%.~~

interest. Letters of credit issued under the Revolving Loan reduce, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the availability of borrowings under the Revolving Loan. Letters of credit are charged an annual fee equal to (i) an applicable margin determined by the leverage ratio of the Company less (ii) 0.25%, paid quarterly in arrears, in addition to the Lender’s customary fees for issuance, amendment and other standard fees. ~~Letters of credit totaling $4 million that were outstanding~~Borrowings under the ~~existing credit facility~~Line of Credit Loan are ~~treated as letters of credit under the Revolving Loan.~~

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company may prepay the Term Loan and/or the Delayed Draw Term Loan in full or in part without penalty except for any amount required to compensate the Lender for any swap breakage or other costs incurred in connection with such prepayment.secured by cash collateral. The Lender receives an unused facility fee of 0.50% per annum payable quarterly in arrears on the unused portions of the Revolving Loan and the Line of Credit Loan.

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In addition to the foregoing, the Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and affirmative and negative covenants (including financial covenants that (i) restrict capital expenditures, (ii) restrict leverage, (iii) require maintaining minimum tangible net worth, (iv) require maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and (v) require the maintenance of a minimum of $5 million in quarterly average aggregate balances on deposit with the Lender, which, if not maintained, will result in the assessment of a quarterly fee of $12,500), as well as events of default customary for facilities of this type. ~~As of March 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.~~ The Credit Agreement also limited the payment of cash dividends during the first twenty-four months of the agreement to $1.7 million but an amendment to the Credit Agreement entered into on November 10, 2020 raised the cash dividend limit to $2.3 million in such twenty-four-month ~~period.~~period to increase the amount of permitted cash dividends that the Company can pay on its Series A Preferred Stock.

As further discussed below, the Credit Facility was secured by a first priority lien in favor of the Lender on substantially all of the personal property owned by the Company, as well as a pledge of the stock and other equity in the Company’s subsidiaries and mortgages on parcels of real property owned by the Company in Colorado, Tennessee and Texas, at which 3 of the Company’s schools are located, as well as a former school property owned by the Company located in Connecticut.

On September 23, 2021, in connection with entering into the agreements relating to the sale leaseback transaction for the Company’s Denver, Grand Prairie and Nashville campuses (collectively, the “Property Transactions”), the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Consent and Waiver Letter Agreement (the “Consent Agreement”) to the Company’s Credit Agreement with its lender. The Consent Agreement provides the Lender’s consent to the Property Transactions and waives certain covenants in the Credit Agreement, subject to certain specified conditions. In addition, in connection with the consummation of the Property Transactions, the Lender released its mortgages and other liens on the subject-properties upon the Company’s payment in full of the outstanding principal and accrued interest on the Term Loan and any swap obligations arising from any swap transaction. Upon the consummation of the Property Transaction on October 29, 2021 the Company paid the Lender approximately $16.7 million in repayment of the Term Loan and the swap termination fee and 0 further borrowings may be made under the Term Loan or the Delayed Draw Term Loan.

As of March 31,~~2021~~ 2022, and December 31,~~2020,~~ 2021, the Company had ~~$17.3 million~~ ~~and~~ ~~$17.8 million, respectively,~~0 debt outstanding under the Credit Facility ~~offset by~~ ~~$0.6 million~~for both periods and ~~$0.6 million~~ ~~of deferred finance fees, respectively.~~was in compliance with all debt covenants. As of March 31,~~2021~~ 2022, and December 31,~~2020,~~ 2021, letters of credit in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $~~4.0~~$4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively, were outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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~~Scheduled maturities of long-term debt at March~~ ~~31,2021~~ ~~are as follows:~~

Year ending December 31,
2021 $ 1,500
2022 2,000
2023 2,000
2024 11,833
$ 17,333

7.	STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends when and as declared by our Board of Directors and have the right to 1 vote per share on all matters requiring shareholder approval. The Company has 0t declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock since the Company’s Board of Directors discontinued our quarterly cash dividend program in February 2015. The Company has no current intentions to resume the payment of cash dividends to holders of common stock in the foreseeable future.

Preferred Stock

On November 14, 2019, the Company raised gross proceeds of $12.7 million from the sale of 12,700 shares of its newly designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, 0 par value per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”). The Series A Preferred Stock was designated by the Company’s Board of Directors pursuant to a certificate of amendment to the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Charter Amendment”). The liquidation preference associated with the Series A Preferred Stock was $1,000 per share at December 31, ~~2020.~~2021. Upon issuance each share of Series A Preferred Stock was convertible at $2.36 per share of common stock (as may be adjusted pursuant to the Charter Amendment, the “Conversion Price”) into 423,729 shares of common stock (the number of shares into which the Series A Preferred Stock is convertible at any time, the “Conversion Shares”). The Company incurred issuance costs of $0.7 million as part of this transaction.

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The description below provides a summary of certain material terms of the Series A Preferred Stock:

Stock Securities Purchase Agreement.

The Series A Preferred Stock was sold by the Company pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of November 14, 2019 (the “SPA”) among the Company, Juniper Targeted Opportunity Fund, L.P. and Juniper Targeted Opportunities, L.P. (together, the “Juniper Purchasers”) and Talanta Investment, Inc. (“Talanta,” together with the Juniper Purchasers, the “Investors”). Among other things, the SPA includes covenants relating to the appointment of a director to the Company’s Board of Directors to be selected solely by the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock.

Dividends. Dividends on the Series A Preferred Stock (“Series A Dividends”), at the initial annual rate of 9.6% is to be paid, in arrears, from the date of issuance quarterly on each December 31, March 31, June 30 and September 30 with September 30, 2020 being the first dividend payment date. The Company, at its option, may pay dividends either (a) in cash or (b) by increasing the number of Conversion Shares by the dollar amount of the dividend divided by the Conversion Price. The dividend rate is subject to increase (a) 2.4% per annum on the fifth anniversary of the issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock and (b) by 2% per annum but in no event above 14% per annum should the Company fail to perform certain obligations under the Charter Amendment. The Series A Preferred Stock is not currently redeemable and may not become redeemable in the future. As a result, the Company is not required to re-measure the Series A Preferred Stock and does not accrete changes in the redemption value. ~~As of~~For the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022, and the year ended December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, we paid a $0.3 million and ~~$1.4~~$1.2 million, respectively, in cash ~~dividend~~dividends on the outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock rather than increasing the number of Conversion Shares. Dividends are included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within additional paid-in-capital when the Company maintains an accumulated deficit.

Holders of Series A Preferred Stock Right to Convert into Common Stock. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock, at any time, is convertible into a number of shares of common stock equal to (i) the sum of (A) $1,000 (subject to adjustment as provided in the Charter Amendment) plus (B) the dollar amount of any declared Series A Dividends not paid in cash divided by (ii) the Conversion Price ($2.36 per share subject to anti-dilution adjustments) as of the applicable Conversion Date (as defined in the Charter Amendment). At all times, however, the number of Conversion Shares that can be issued to any holder of Series A Preferred Stock may not result in such holder and its affiliates owning more than 19.99% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding after giving effect to the conversion (the “Hard Cap”), unless prior shareholder approval is obtained or no longer required by the rules of the principal stock exchange on which the Company’s common stock trades.

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Mandatory Conversion. If, at any time following November 14, 2022, the volume weighted average price of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds 2.25 times the Conversion Price (currently $5.31 per share) for a period of 20 consecutive trading days and ~~on each such~~during this period the average trading ~~day at least~~volume exceeds 20,000 shares of common stock, ~~was traded,~~ the Company may, at its option and subject to the Hard Cap, require that any or all of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock be automatically converted into Conversion Shares.

Redemption. Beginning November 14, 2024, the Company may redeem all or any of the Series A Preferred Stock for a cash price equal to the greater of (“Liquidation Preference”) (i) the sum of $1,000 (subject to adjustment as provided in the Charter Amendment) plus the dollar amount of any declared Series A Dividends not paid in cash and (ii) the value of the Conversion Shares were such Series A Preferred Stock converted (as determined in the Charter Amendment) without regard to the Hard Cap.

Change of Control. In the event of certain changes of control, some of which are not in the Company’s control, as defined in the Charter Amendment as a “Fundamental Change” or a “Liquidation” (as defined in the Charter Amendment), the holders of Series A Preferred Stock shall be entitled to receive the Liquidation Preference, unless such Fundamental Change is a stock merger in which certain value and volume requirements are met, in which case the Series A Preferred Stock will be converted into common stock in connection with such stock merger. The Company has classified the Series A Preferred Stock as mezzanine equity on the ~~Consolidated Balance Sheet~~condensed consolidated balance sheet based upon the terms of a change of control which could be outside the Company’s control.

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Voting. Holders of shares of Series A Preferred Stock ~~will be~~are entitled to vote with the holders of shares of common stock and not as a separate class, at any annual or special meeting of shareholders of the Company, on an as-converted basis, in all cases subject to the Hard Cap. In addition, a majority of the voting power of the Series A Preferred Stock must approve certain significant actions of the Company, including (i) declaring a dividend or otherwise redeeming or repurchasing any shares of common stock and other junior securities, if any, subject to certain exceptions, (ii) incurring indebtedness, except for certain permitted indebtedness and (iii) creating a subsidiary other than a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Additional Provisions. The Series A Preferred Stock is perpetual and, therefore, does not have a maturity date. The conversion price of the Series A Preferred Stock is subject to anti-dilution protections if the Company affects a stock split, stock dividend, subdivision, reclassification or combination of its common stock and certain other economically dilutive events.

Registration Rights Agreement. The Company also is a party to a Registration Rights Agreement (“RRA”) with the holders of the Series A Preferred Stock. The RRA provides for unlimited demand registration rights, of which there can be 2 underwritten offerings each for at least $5 million in gross proceeds, and piggyback registration rights, with respect to the Conversion Shares. In addition, the RRA obligated the Company to register “for the shelf” the resale of the Conversion Shares through the filing of a registration statement to such effect (the “Resale Shelf Registration Statement”) and have such Resale Shelf Registration Statement declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The SEC declared the Resale Shelf Registration Statement effective on October 16, 2020.

Restricted Stock

The Company currently has 3 stock incentive plans: a Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), a Non-Employee Directors Restricted Stock Plan (the “Non-Employee Directors Plan”) and the Lincoln Educational Services Corporation 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2020 Plan”).

2020 Plan

On March 26, 2020, the Board adopted the 2020 Plan to provide an incentive to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to align their interests in the Company’s success with those of its shareholders through the grant of equity-based awards. On June 16, 2020, the shareholders of the Company approved the 2020 Plan. The 2020 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board, or such other qualified committee appointed by the Board, who will, among other duties, have full power and authority to take all actions and to make all determinations required or provided for under the 2020 Plan. Pursuant to the 2020 Plan, the Company may grant options, share appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options. The Plan has a duration of 10 years.

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Subject to adjustment as described in the 2020 Plan, the aggregate number of ~~shares of~~ common ~~stock~~shares available for issuance under the 2020 Plan is was 2,000,000 shares. ~~As of March~~ ~~31,2021, a total of~~ ~~98,614~~ ~~restricted shares of common stock have been issued to non-employee directors which vest on the first anniversary of the grant date.~~

~~On August 7, 2020, 2 non-employee directors were appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors and 17,096 restricted shares of~~ ~~common stock were granted to each non-employee of these individuals. These shares vest on June 16, 2021.~~LTIP

~~Also on August 7, 2020, a non-employee director retired from his position on the Company’s Board of Directors and~~ ~~12,762~~ ~~restricted shares of common stock held by him which were unvested were accelerated to vest effective August 7, 2020.~~

~~On February~~ ~~25,2021,~~ ~~performance-based restricted shares were granted to certain employees of the Company. The shares vest ratably on the~~ ~~first~~, ~~second~~ ~~and~~ ~~third~~ ~~anniversary dates based upon the attainment of a financial target during each fiscal years ending December~~ ~~31,2021,2022~~ ~~and~~ ~~2023,~~ ~~respectively, except in extraordinary circumstances. There is no restriction on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends with respect to any of such restricted shares. For the~~ ~~three~~ ~~months ended March~~ ~~31,2021,~~ ~~the Company recorded expense of~~ ~~$0.1 million~~ ~~as the expectation of attainment of the target is probable.~~

~~On February~~ ~~20,2020,~~ ~~performance-based restricted shares were granted to certain employees of the Company. The shares vest~~ ~~20%~~, ~~30%~~ ~~and~~ ~~50%~~ ~~on the~~ ~~first~~, ~~second~~ ~~and~~ ~~third~~ ~~anniversary dates, respectively, based upon the attainment of a financial target during each fiscal years ending December~~ ~~31,2020,2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~2022,~~ ~~respectively, except in extraordinary circumstances. There is no restriction on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends with respect to any of such restricted shares. For each of the~~ ~~three~~ ~~months ended March~~ ~~31,2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~2020,~~ ~~the Company recorded expense of~~ ~~$0.1 million~~ ~~as the expectation of attainment of the target is probable.~~

~~LTIP~~

Under the LTIP, certain employees have received awards of restricted shares of common stock based on service and performance. The number of shares granted to each employee is based on the amount of the award and the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of grant. The 2020 Plan makes it clear that there will be no new grants under the LTIP effective as of the date of shareholder approval, June 16, 2020. The 2020 Plan also states that the shares available under the 2020 Plan will be 2 million shares plus the number of shares remaining available under the LTIP. As no shares remain available under the LTIP there can be no additional grants under the LTIP. ~~Outstanding grants~~Grants under the LTIP remain in effect according to their terms. Therefore, those grants are subject to the particular award agreement relating thereto and to the LTIP to the extent that the prior plan provides rules relating to those grants. The LTIP remains in effect only to that extent.

~~On February 28, 2019, restricted shares were granted to certain employees of the Company, which shares ratably vest over~~ ~~three years. There is no restriction on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends with respect to any of such restricted shares. For each of the~~ ~~three~~ ~~months ended March~~ ~~31,2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~2020, the Company recorded expense of $0.1~~ ~~million in connection with this grant.~~17

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Non-Employee Directors Plan

Pursuant to the Non-Employee Directors Plan, each non-employee director of the Company receives an annual award of restricted shares of common stock on the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders. The number of shares granted to each non-employee director is based on the fair market value of a share of common stock on that date. The restricted shares vest on the first anniversary of the grant date. There is no restriction on the right to vote or the right to receive dividends with respect to any of such restricted shares.

For the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, the Company completed a net share settlement for ~~154,973~~268,654 and ~~58,451~~154,973 restricted shares, respectively, on behalf of certain employees that participate in the LTIP upon the vesting of the restricted shares pursuant to the terms of the LTIP. The net share settlement was in connection with income taxes incurred on restricted shares that vested and were transferred to the employees during 2021 and/or 2020, creating taxable income for the employees. At the employees’ request, the Company ~~will pay~~has paid these taxes on behalf of the employees in exchange for the employees returning an equivalent value of restricted shares to the Company. These transactions resulted in a decrease of $~~1.0~~$2.0 million and $~~0.2~~less than $1.0 million for each of the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, respectively, to equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as the cash payment of the taxes effectively was a repurchase of the restricted shares granted in previous years.

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The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to restricted stock:

Shares
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Per Share

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2020 1,572,159 $ 2.77
Granted 574,614 5.83
Canceled 0 0
Vested (383,226 ) 2.76

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2021
1,763,547 3.77

	Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2021		1,743,846		$	3.89
Granted		528,121			7.29
Canceled		0			0
Vested		(728,776	)		3.91

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 2022		1,543,191			5.19

The restricted stock expense for the three months ended March 31,~~2021~~ 2022 and ~~2020~~2021 was $~~0.5~~$1.2 million and $~~0.3~~$0.5 million, respectively. The unrecognized restricted stock expense as of March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and December 31, ~~2020~~2021 was $~~6.6~~$8.0 million and $~~3.2~~$4.4 million, respectively. As of March 31,~~2021~~, 2022, outstanding restricted shares under the ~~LTIP~~Prior Plan had aggregate intrinsic value of $~~11.3~~$11.0 million.

Stock Options

The fair value of the stock options used to compute stock-based compensation is the estimated present value at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following is a summary of transactions pertaining to stock options:

Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at December 31, 2020
81,000 $ 7.79 1.17 years $ 0
Granted/Vested 0 0 0
Canceled 0 0 0

Outstanding at March 31, 2021
81,000 7.79 0.92 years 0

Vested as of March 31, 2021
81,000 7.79 0.92 years 0

Exercisable as of March 31, 2021
81,000 7.79 0.92 years 0

	Shares			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		81,000		$	7.79		0.17	$	0
Granted/Vested		0			0		-		0
Canceled		(81,000	)		7.79		-		0

Outstanding at March 31, 2022		0			0		-		0

Vested as of March 31, 2022		0			0		-		0

Exercisable as of March 31, 2022		0			0		-		0

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As of March 31~~31,~~, ~~2021~~2022, there was 0 unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense.

8.	INCOME TAXES

The benefit for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.6 million, or 173.7% of pretax loss compared to a provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31,2021 ~~and~~ ~~2020~~ ~~was~~ ~~$1.2~~ of $1.2 million,, or 21.7% of pretax ~~income,~~income. The benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was due primarily to a pre-tax book loss and ~~approximately~~a discrete item relating to restricted stock vesting, while the ~~$0.1 million, or~~ ~~2.9%~~ ~~of pretax loss, respectively. The increase quarter over quarter~~provision in the prior year was due to the ~~reversal~~release of ~~a full~~the valuation allowance atas of December 31, ~~2020, resulting in an~~2020. The effective tax rate of ~~21.7%~~ infor the ~~current quarter.~~three months ending March 31, 2022 was 28.2%.

9.	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

In the ordinary conduct of its business, the Company is subject to certain lawsuits, investigations and claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving students or graduates and routine employment matters. Although the Company cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations and claims asserted against it, the Company does not believe that any currently pending legal proceedings to which it is a party will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations or cash flows.

~~Information regarding~~In December 2021, we received a letter from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) stating that the CFPB is assessing whether we are subject to CFPB’s supervisory authority based on our activities related to certain ~~specific legal proceedings~~extensions of credit to our students and requesting certain information. The letter states that the CFPB has the authority to supervise certain entities in ~~which~~ the ~~Company is involved is contained in Part I, Item 3,~~private education loan market and ~~in Note 15~~certain other consumer financial products and services. We have provided the requested information to the ~~Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K~~CFPB and are waiting for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, all proceedings discussed in the earlier report which are not indicated therein as having been concluded, remain outstanding as of March 31, 2021.CFPB to respond.

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10.

SEGMENTS

We operate our business in 2 reportable segments: (a) the Transportation and Skilled Trades segment; and (b) the Healthcare and Other Professions segment. Our reportable segments have been determined based on a method by which we now evaluate performance and allocate resources. Each reportable segment represents a group of post-secondary education providers that offer a variety of degree and non-degree academic programs. These segments are organized by key market segments to enhance operational alignment within each segment to more effectively execute our strategic plan. Each of the Company’s schools is a reporting unit and an operating segment. Our operating segments are described below.

Transportation and Skilled Trades – The Transportation and Skilled Trades segment offers academic programs mainly in the career-oriented disciplines of transportation and skilled trades (e.g. automotive, diesel, HVAC, welding and manufacturing).

Healthcare and Other Professions – The Healthcare and Other Professions segment offers academic programs in the career-oriented disciplines of health sciences, hospitality and business and information technology (e.g. dental assistant, medical assistant, practical nursing, culinary arts and cosmetology).

The Company also utilizes the Transitional segment on a limited basis solely when and if it closes a school.

We evaluate segment performance based on operating results. Adjustments to reconcile segment results to consolidated results are included under the caption “Corporate,” which primarily includes unallocated corporate activity.

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Summary financial information by reporting segment is as follows:

For the Three Months Ended March 31,
Revenue Operating Income (Loss)
2021
% of
Total
2020
% of
Total
2021 2020
Transportation and Skilled Trades $ 55,670 71.4 % $ 49,056 70.0 % $ 12,324 $ 4,840
Healthcare and Other Professions 22,326 28.6 % 20,985 30.0 % 2,949 2,000
Corporate 0 0 (9,254 ) (8,186 )
Total $ 77,996 100.0 % $ 70,041 100.0 % $ 6,019 $ (1,346 )

Total Assets
March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020
Transportation and Skilled Trades $ 134,111 $ 133,078
Healthcare and Other Professions 32,453 32,753
Corporate 73,289 79,359
Total $ 239,853 $ 245,190

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	Revenue										Operating (loss) income
	2022		% of Total			2021		% of Total			2022			2021
Transportation and Skilled Trades	$	58,784		71.2	%	$	55,670		71.4	%	$	7,245		$	12,324
Healthcare and Other Professions		23,770		28.8	%		22,326		28.6	%		1,307			2,949
Corporate		0					0					(8,878	)		(9,254	)
Total	$	82,554		100.0	%	$	77,996		100.0	%	$	(326	)	$	6,019

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	Total Assets
	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
Transportation and Skilled Trades	$	153,616	$	156,531
Healthcare and Other Professions		36,981		33,959
Corporate		97,091		104,809
Total	$	287,688	$	295,299

11.	FAIR VALUE

The ~~carrying amount and estimated~~accounting framework for determining fair value includes a hierarchy for ranking the quality and reliability of the ~~Company’s~~information used to measure fair value, which enables the reader of the financial ~~instrument~~statements to assess the inputs used to develop those measurements. The fair value hierarchy consists of three tiers:

Level 1: Defined as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets ~~and~~or liabilities.

Level 2: Defined as inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, ~~which~~quoted prices in markets that are not ~~measured at fair value on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet,~~active, model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are ~~listed~~observable in the ~~table below:~~

March 31, 2021

Carrying
Amount

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 26,742 $ 26,742 $ 0 $ 0 $ 26,742
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 10,770 0 10,770 0 10,770

Financial Liabilities:
Accrued expenses $ 10,713 $ 0 $ 10,713 $ 0 $ 10,713
Other short term liabilities 73 0 73 0 73
Derivative qualifying cash flow hedge 666 0 666 0 666
Credit facility 16,757 0 15,222 0 15,222

December 31, 2020

Carrying
Amount

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 38,026 $ 38,026 $ 0 $ 0 $ 38,026
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,723 0 3,723 0 3,723

Financial Liabilities:
Accrued expenses $ 16,692 $ 0 $ 16,692 $ 0 $ 16,692
Other short term liabilities 26 0 26 0 26
Derivative qualifying cash flow hedge 877 0 877 0 877
Credit facility 17,212 0 15,487 0 15,487

~~As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we estimated~~market or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the ~~fair value~~full term of the ~~Credit Facility based on a present value analysis utilizing aggregate~~assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Defined as unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market ~~yields obtained from independent pricing sources for similar financial instruments.~~data.

The carrying amounts reported on the ~~Consolidated Balance Sheets~~condensed consolidated balance sheet for Cash and cash equivalents ~~Restricted cash and Noncurrent restricted cash~~ approximate fair value because they are highly liquid.

The carrying amounts reported on the ~~Consolidated Balance Sheets~~condensed consolidated balance sheet for Prepaid expenses and other current assets, Accrued expenses and Other ~~short term~~short-term liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these items.

Qualifying Hedge Derivative

On November 14, 2019, in connection with its Credit Facility, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for the Term Loan with a notional amount of $20 million which expires on December 1, 2024. On October 29, 2021 the Term Loan was repaid and the interest rate swap was paid in full.

The loan ~~has~~had a 10-year straight line amortization. A principal amount of $0.2 million iswas paid monthly. This interest rate swap ~~converts~~converted the floating interest rate Term Loan to a fixed rate, plus a borrowing spread. The interest rate iswas variable based on LIBOR plus 3.50% and the Company’s fixed rate is 5.36%. The Company designated this interest rate swap as a cash flow ~~hedge.~~

~~The Company entered into this interest rate swap~~hedge to hedge exposure resulting from the interest rate risk. The purpose of ~~this~~the hedge iswas to reduce the variability of the interest rate based on LIBOR. The Company ~~manages these exposures~~managed this exposure within specified guidelines through the use of derivatives. All of our derivative instruments are utilized for risk management purposes, and the Company does not use derivatives for speculative trading purposes.

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~~The following summarizes the fair value of the outstanding derivative:~~

March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020

Liability⁽¹⁾

Liability⁽¹⁾

Notional Fair Value Notional Fair Value
Derivative derived as a hedging instrument:
Interest Rate Swap $ 17,333 $ 666 $ 17,833 $ 877

~~(1)~~

The Company’s derivative liability is measured at fair value using observable market inputs such as interest rates and our own credit risk as well as an evaluation of our counterparty’s credit risk. Based on these inputs the derivative liability is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The liability is included in other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following summarizes the financial statement classification and amount of interest expense recognized on hedging instruments:

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020
Interest expense
Interest Rate Swap $ 100 $ 100

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2022		2021
Interest Expense
Interest Rate Swap	$	0	$	100

The following summarizes the effect of derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in Other Comprehensive ~~Income/(Loss):~~Income:

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021 March 31, 2020
Interest expense
Interest Rate Swap $ 211 $ (748 )

	Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2022		2021
Derivative qualifying as cash flow hedge
Interest rate swap income	$	0	$	211

12.	COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND CARES ACT

The Company began seeing the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on its business in early March 2020 and some effects of the pandemic have continued. The spread of COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on higher educational institutions across the country, including our schools, and has led to the closure of campuses and the transition of academic programs from in-person instruction to online, ~~delivery.~~remote learning and back. The impact for the Company ~~was~~ primarily related to transitioning classes from in-person, hands-on learning to online, remote learning which resulted in, among other things, additional expenses. Further, related to this transition, some students were placed on leave of absence as they could not complete their externships and some students chose not to participate in online learning. As a result, certain programs were extended due to restricted access to externship sites and classroom labs which did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. In accordance with phased re-opening as applied on a state-by-state basis, all of our schools have now re-opened and the majority of the students who were on leave of absence or ~~have~~had deferred their programs returned to school to finish their programs. The Company expects to continue to be impacted by COVID-19 as the situation remains dynamic and evolving and subject to rapid and possibly material change. Additional impacts may arise of which the Company is not currently aware. The nature and extent of such impacts will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted.

~~On March 27,~~In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law ~~which includes~~providing a $2 trillion federal economic relief package ~~providing~~of financial assistance and other relief to individuals and businesses impacted by the ~~spread of COVID-19. The CARES Act includes provisions for financial assistance and other regulatory relief benefitting students and their postsecondary institutions.~~pandemic. Among other things, the CARES Act includes a $14 billion higher education emergency relief fund (“HEERF”) for the DOE to distribute directly to institutions of higher education. Institutions are required to use at least half of the HEERF funds for emergency grants to students for expenses related to disruptions in campus operations (e.g., food, housing, etc.). Institutions are permitted to use the remainder of the funds for additional emergency grants to students or to cover institutional costs associated with significant changes to the delivery of instruction due to the COVID-19 emergency, provided that those costs do not include payment to contractors for the provision of pre-enrollment recruitment activities, endowments, or capital outlays associated with facilities related to athletics, sectarian instruction, or religious worship. The law requires institutions receiving funds to continue to the greatest extent practicable to pay its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to the COVID-19 emergency.

~~Index~~

~~The~~ DOE has allocated funds to each institution of higher education based on a formula contained in the CARES Act. The formula is heavily weighted toward institutions with large numbers of Pell Grant recipients. The DOE allocated $27.4 million to our schools distributed in 2 equal installments and required them to be utilized by April 30, 2021 and May 14, 2021, respectively. As of ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2021, the Company had distributed the full $13.7 million of its first installment as emergency grants to students and has utilized the full $13.7 million of its second installment~~of which $5.7~~ ~~million remains to be drawn down by the Company in the second quarter.~~. Proceeds from the second installment for permitted expenses were primarily utilized to either offset original expenses incurred or to reduce student accounts receivable driving a decrease in bad debt expense, both uses resulted in a decrease in our selling, general and administrative expenses.

~~On March 19, 2021,~~ Institutions are required to use at least half of the ~~Department~~HEERF funds for emergency grants to students for expenses related to disruptions in campus operations (e.g., food, housing, etc.). The law requires institutions receiving funds to continue to the greatest extent practicable to pay its employees and contractors during the period of ~~Education released guidance clarifying previous guidance on permitted institutional uses of funds received from~~any disruptions or closures related to the ~~HEERF. In accordance with this guidance,~~COVID-19 emergency which the Company was able to provide financial relief for students who dropped out of school due to COVID-19 related circumstances with unpaid accounts receivable balances covering the period from March 15, 2020 to March 31, 2021. This relief was provided using the Company’s financial resources combined with HEERF funds ~~resulting in a net benefit to bad debt expense of approximately $3.0~~ ~~million.~~

has done. The Company was also permitted to ~~delay~~defer payment of FICA payroll taxes through January 1, 2021 and ~~has done so. The Company will have~~did so but, pursuant to ~~repay~~requirements of the deferment, repaid 50% of the deferred payments by January 3, 2022, and will need to repay the remaining 50% by January 3, 2023. As of March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, the Company had deferred payments of ~~$4.5 million.~~$2.3 million included in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Index

In December ~~27,~~ 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was ~~signed into law. This annual appropriations bill contained~~enacted which included the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CRRSAA”). CRRSAA provided an additional $81.9 billion to the Education Stabilization Fund including $22.7 billion for the HEERF, which were originally created by the CARES Act in March 2020. The higher education provisions of the CRRSAA are intended in part to provide additional financial assistance benefitting students and their postsecondary institutions in the wake of the spread of COVID-19 across the country and its impact on higher educational institutions.

~~Like~~ In March 2021, the ~~CARES~~$1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) was signed into law. Among other things, the ~~CRRSAA directs the majority of HEERF~~ARPA provides $40 billion in relief funds that will go directly to ~~a general program providing direct grants~~colleges and universities with $395.8 million going to for-profit institutions. Institutions generally must designate “at least the same amount” of the funds for direct grants to students as was required under the CARES Act. We may only use the new HEERF funds for grants to students. The student grants must prioritize students with exceptional need and may be used for any component of the student’s cost of attendance or for emergency costs that arise due to coronavirus, such as tuition, food, housing, health care (including mental health care), or child care. We may use the remaining HEERF funds to (1) defray expenses associated with coronavirus (including lost revenue, reimbursement for expenses already incurred, technology costs associated with a transition to distance education, faculty and staff trainings, and payroll); (2) carry out student support activities authorized by the Higher Education Act that address needs related to coronavirus; or (3) for additional financial aid grants to students.

~~Upon the passage of the CRRSAA, DOE began allocating the funds to each institution of higher education based on a formula contained in the law.~~ The DOE has allocated a total of ~~$15.4~~$24.4 million to our schools ~~and~~from the funds ~~became~~made available ~~in February 2021.~~under CRRSAA and ARPA. As of March 31, 2022, the Company has drawn down and distributed to our students $14.8 million of these allocated funds. The remainder of the funds are on hold by the DOE ~~has begun releasing guidance relating~~and will be distributed to the ~~use of these funds and is expected to provide additional information in the coming weeks.~~students upon release. Failure to comply with requirements for the usage and reporting of these funds could result in requirements to repay some or all of the allocated funds and in other sanctions. As

13.	Property Sale Agreements

Property Sale Agreement - Nashville, Tennessee Campus

On September 24, 2021, Nashville Acquisition, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company (“Nashville Acquisition”), entered into a Contract for the Purchase of Real Estate (the “Nashville Contract”) to sell the property located at 524 Gallatin Road, Nashville, Tennessee, at which the Company operates its Nashville campus, to SLC Development, LLC, a subsidiary of Southern Land Company (“SLC”), for an aggregate sale price of $34.5 million, subject to customary adjustments at closing. The Company intends to relocate its Nashville campus to a more efficient and technologically advanced facility in the Nashville metropolitan area but has not yet determined a location.

During the due diligence period, SLC has the right to terminate the Nashville Contract for any reason at its discretion; therefore, there can be no assurance that the sale will be consummated on a timely basis or at all. Upon closing, Nashville Acquisition would be permitted to occupy the property and continue to operate the Nashville campus on a rent-free basis for a leaseback period of 12 months, and, thereafter, will have the option to extend the leaseback period for one 90-day term and 3 additional 30-day terms pursuant to a lease agreement currently being negotiated by the parties. The parties have since agreed to an extension of the date of the due diligence period through July 2022 and the closing of the transaction is expected to occur in the third quarter of 2022. The Nashville property is included in assets held for sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022.

Sale Leaseback Transaction - Denver, Colorado and Grand Prairie, Texas Campuses

On September 24, 2021, Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. and LTI Holdings, LLC, each a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (collectively, “Lincoln”), entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Property for the sale of the properties located at 11194 E. 45th Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80239 and 2915 Alouette Drive, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052, at which the Company operates its Denver and Grand Prairie campuses, respectively, to LNT Denver (Multi) LLC, a subsidiary of LCN Capital Partners (“LNT”), for an aggregate sale price of $46.5 million, subject to customary adjustments at closing. Closing of the sale occurred on October 29, 2021. Concurrently with consummation of the sale, the parties entered into a triple-net lease agreement for each of the properties pursuant to which the properties are being leased back to Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. for a twenty-year term at an initial annual base rent, payable quarterly in advance, of approximately $2.6 million for the first year with annual 2.00% increases thereafter and includes 4 subsequent five-year renewal options in which the base rent is reset at the commencement of each renewal term at then current fair market rent for the first year of each renewal term with annual 2.00% increases thereafter in each such renewal term. The lease, in each case, provides Lincoln with a right of first offer should LNT wish to sell the property. The Company has ~~not drawn down any~~provided a guaranty of ~~these allocated funds.~~

the financial and other obligations of Lincoln Technical Institute, Inc. under each lease. The Company evaluated factors in ASC Topic 606, Revenue Recognition, to conclude that the transaction qualified as a sale. This included analyzing the right of first offer clause to determine whether it represents a repurchase agreement that would preclude the transaction from being accounted for as a successful sale. At the consummation of the sale, the Company recognized a gain on sale of assets of $22.5 million. Additionally, the Company evaluated factors in ASC Topic 842, Leases, and concluded that the newly created leases met the definition an operating lease. The Company also recorded ROU Asset and lease liabilities of $40.1 million. The sale leaseback transaction provided the Company with net proceeds of approximately $45.4 million with the proceeds partially used for the repayment of the Company’s outstanding term loan of $16.2 million and swap termination fee of $0.5 million.

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~~13.~~

~~SUBSEQUENT EVENTS~~

As previously disclosed in Lincoln’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Lincoln is subject to an extensive regulatory scheme which includes, without limitation, the Borrower Defense to Repayment regulations; see the Company’s disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 under the captions “Regulatory Environment – Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations” and “Risk Factors—We could be subject to liabilities, letter of credit requirements and other sanctions under the DOE’s Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations.” On April 29, 2021, Lincoln received communication from the DOE indicating that the DOE was in receipt of a number of borrower defense applications containing allegations concerning Lincoln and requiring the DOE to undertake a fact-finding process pursuant to DOE regulations. Among other things, the communication outlines a process by which the DOE will provide to Lincoln each application allowing Lincoln the opportunity to submit responses to the applications. Further, the communication outlines certain information requests, relating to the period between 2007 and 2013, in connection with the DOE’s preliminary review of the borrower defense applications. Based upon publicly available information, it appears that the DOE has undertaken similar reviews of other educational institutions which have also been the subject of various borrower defense applications. The DOE’s communication does not specify a precise number of applications that are the subject of the review nor the aggregate dollar amount of the loans that could be at issue and which the DOE could seek to recover from Lincoln. Given the very recent receipt of the communication, the limited information contained therein and the early stage of Lincoln’s internal review, management is not able to predict the outcome of the DOE’s review at this time. Lincoln is assessing the requests made in the DOE communication and expects to timely respond to the inquiries. Additionally, while the Company has not yet begun to receive any borrower defense applications from the DOE, it expects to thoroughly review and respond to each application.

~~Index~~

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10Q) to “we,” “our,” “us” and the “Company,” refer to Lincoln Educational Services Corporation and its subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.

The following discussion may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company, our business, prospects and our results of operations that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties posed by many factors and events that could cause our actual business, prospects and results of operations to differ materially from those that may be anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Such statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “assume,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” or similar words, and include, without limitation, statements relating to future enrollment, revenues, revenues per student, earnings growth, operating expenses, capital expenditures and effect of pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its ultimate effect on the Company’s business and results. These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Additional factors that could cause or contribute to differences between our actual results and those anticipated include, but are not limited to, those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our ~~Annual Report on~~ Form 10-K ~~for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC~~ and in our other filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may subsequently arise. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this Quarterly Report and in our other reports filed with the SEC that advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business.

The interim financial statements and related notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this ~~Quarterly Report on~~ Form 10-Q and the discussions contained herein should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and notes thereto included in our ~~Annual Report on~~ Form 10-K ~~for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC,~~ which includes audited consolidated financial statements for our two fiscal years ended December 31, ~~2020.~~2021.

General

The Company provides diversified career-oriented post-secondary education to recent high school graduates and working adults. The Company offers programs in automotive technology, skilled trades (which include HVAC, welding and computerized numerical control and electrical and electronic systems technology, among other programs), healthcare services (which include nursing, dental assistant and medical administrative assistant, among other programs), hospitality services (which include culinary, therapeutic massage, cosmetology and aesthetics) and information technology programs. The schools, currently consisting of 22 schools in 14 states, operate under Lincoln Technical Institute, Lincoln College of Technology, Lincoln Culinary Institute, and Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences and associated brand names. Most of the campuses serve major metropolitan markets and each typically offers courses in multiple areas of study. Five of the campuses are destination schools, which attract students from across the United States and, in some cases, from abroad. The Company’s other campuses primarily attract students from their local communities and surrounding areas. All of the campuses are nationally or regionally accredited and are eligible to participate in federal financial aid programs by the DOE and applicable state education agencies and accrediting commissions, which allow students to apply for and access federal student loans as well as other forms of financial aid.

Our business is organized into two reportable business segments: (a) Transportation and Skilled Trades, and (b) Healthcare and Other Professions or “HOPS”.

~~Impact of COVID-19 on the Company~~

~~During the first quarter of 2020, COVID-19 began to spread worldwide and has caused significant disruptions to the U.S. and world economies.~~ In early March 2020, the Company began seeing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. The circumstances related to COVID-19 are unprecedented, dynamic and evolving and currently, with variants of the virus arising, remain unpredictable. As the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change, we could see significant changes to our operations.

To date, the impact of COVID-19 has primarily related to transitioning classes from in-person, hands-on learning to online, remote learning and back. As part of this transition, the Company has incurred additional expenses. Related to this transition, 102 students were placed on leave of absence as they could not complete their externships and certain programs were extended due to restricted access to externship sites and classroom labs. In response to COVID-19, we implemented initiatives to safeguard our students and our employees. Due to phased re-opening on a state-by-state basis, our schools have been reopening since May 2020. Currently, all of our schools are open and we expect the majority of the students who were placed on leave or otherwise deferred their programs to finish their programs.

~~Index~~

~~Student Population and Financial Results~~

As of March 31, 2021, the Company had placed 98 students on leave of absence due to COVID-19. It is expected that a majority of these students will complete their externships. Further, the Company had extended the length and graduation dates of a few programs in which distance learning could only be utilized for a small percentage of these programs.

The Company has campuses where students live in dorms that are operated by either the Company itself, Collegiate Housing or other housing options. The majority of the students had returned home and their dorm charges have been reversed. In addition, at campuses where students have meal plans, the Company’s cafeterias have been closed and all charges for meal plans have been reversed. For students that remained in dorms, the Company has given the students gift cards to assist in replacing their meal plans. As the students are returning to campus the dorms have reopened and the schools have limited the number of students in dorms to adhere to social distancing.

~~Extended Student Financing Programs~~

COVID-19 is having far reaching, negative impacts on individuals, businesses, and, consequently, the overall economy. Specifically, COVID-19 has materially disrupted business operations resulting in significantly higher levels of unemployment or underemployment. As a consequence, we expect many of our individual students will experience financial hardship, making it difficult, if not impossible, to meet their payment obligations to us without temporary assistance.

As a result of the negative impact on employment from COVID-19, we are observing higher levels of financial hardship for our students, which we expect will lead to higher levels of forbearance, delinquency and defaults. We expect that, left unabated, this deterioration in forbearance, delinquency and default rates will persist until such time as the economy and employment return to relatively normal levels.

We expect that, as the economic impact of COVID-19 evolves, we will continue to evaluate the measures we have put in place to assist our students during this unprecedented challenge. We continue to adapt and evolve our collections practices to meet the needs of our students.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” and Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in our ~~Annual Report on~~ Form 10-K ~~for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020~~ and Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this ~~Quarterly Report on~~ Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, ~~2021.~~2022.

In addition, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have reassessed those of our accounting policies whose application places the most significant demands on management’s judgment, for instance, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful ~~account,~~accounts, goodwill, and long-lived assets, stock-based compensation, derivative instruments and hedging activity, borrowings, assumptions related to ROU assets, lease cost, income taxes and assets and obligations related to employee benefit plans. Such reassessments did not have a significant impact on our results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

Effect of Inflation

Inflation has not had a material effect on our ~~operations.~~operations except for some inflationary pressures on certain instructional expenses.

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Results of Continuing Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022

The following table sets forth selected condensed consolidated statements of operations data as a percentage of revenues for each of the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021
Revenue		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Costs and expenses:
Educational services and facilities		41.5	%		43.2	%		43.8	%		41.5	%
Selling, general and administrative		50.8	%		58.7	%		56.5	%		50.8	%
Total costs and expenses		92.3	%		101.9	%		100.4	%		92.3	%
Operating Income (loss)		7.7	%		-1.9	%
Operating (loss) income								-0.4	%		7.7	%
Interest expense, net		-0.3	%		-0.5	%		-0.1	%		-0.3	%
Income (loss) from opeartions before income taxes		7.4	%		-2.4	%
Provision for income taxes		1.6	%		0.1	%
Net Income (loss)		5.8	%		-2.5	%
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes								-0.4	%		7.4	%
(Benefit) provision for income taxes								-0.8	%		1.6	%
Net income								0.3	%		5.8	%

Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2020~~2021

Consolidated Results of Operations

Revenue. Revenue increased ~~$8.0~~$4.6 million, or ~~11.4%~~5.8% to ~~$78.0~~$82.6 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 from ~~$70.0~~$78.0 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase in revenue was mainly due to ~~student population growth resulting from~~ a ~~9.8%~~4.4% increase in average student population, ~~compared to prior year. The two primary revenue drivers were~~driven by the higher beginning ~~the year with~~population of approximately ~~1,000 students~~740 more students at the start of 2022 than in 2021. In addition, average revenue per student rose 1.3% over the prior year comparable period ~~coupled with an increase in student starts.~~also contributing to the growth.

Student start growth increased 30.6% or by approximately 800 students for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the prior year comparable period. Contributing to the favorable comparison quarter over quarter were approximately 300 students, which due to the onset

For a general discussion of ~~the pandemic last year were scheduled to start~~trends in ~~prior year’s first quarter~~our student enrollment, see “Seasonality and delayed to the second quarter. Increased student starts we believe is attributable to prior and current marketing initiatives driving both brand awareness and contributing to our success in obtaining new student starts. As of March 31, 2021, Lincoln has experienced over three years of consistent start growth.Outlook” below.

Educational services and facilities expense. Our educational services and facilities expense increased ~~$2.1~~$3.9 million, or ~~7.0%~~11.9% to ~~$32.3~~$36.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $32.3 million in the prior year comparable period. Increased costs were primarily concentrated in instructional expense and facilities expense.

Instructional salaries increased mainly due to market adjustments and larger staffing levels, as a result of population growth, program expansion and the return to normalized levels of in-person instruction post COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, consumables prices rose sharply driven by the on-going inflation spike impacted and supply-chain shortages.

Facility expenses increased as a result of approximately $0.8 million of additional rent expense from the sale leaseback transaction relating to our Denver and Grand Prairie campuses consummated in the fourth quarter of 2021 and higher maintenance costs.

Educational services and facilities expense, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 43.8% from ~~$30.2~~41.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Selling, general and administrative expense. Our selling, general and administrative expense increased $7.1 million, or 17.8% to $46.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $39.6 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase was primarily driven by ~~increases~~additional expense relating to bad debt, investments in ~~instructional~~marketing, $0.9 million of additional stock compensation expense and ~~books and tools expense as a result~~severance in addition to one-time expenses in connection with initiatives to streamline operations of ~~a larger student population quarter over quarter.~~ approximately $0.8 million.

~~Educational services and facilities expense, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 41.5% from 43.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.~~

~~Selling, general and administrative expense.~~ Our selling general and administrative expense decreased $1.5 million, or 3.7% to $39.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $41.1 million in the prior year comparable period. The decrease quarter over quarter was primarily driven by reductions in bad debt expense and sales expense, partially offset by increases in administrative expense.

Bad debt expense for the first quarter of 2021 was ~~favorable compared~~lower than historical amounts due to ~~the prior year period by $2.4 million, as a result of~~ an adjustment made to qualifying student accounts receivables ~~following guidance published on March 19, 2021~~as permitted by ~~the Department of Education. This new guidance clarified previous guidance on permitted institutional uses of funds from~~ the Higher Education Emergency Relieve Funds (“HEERF”).

In accordance with ~~this~~the applicable guidance, wethe Company combined ~~applicable~~ HEERF funding with ~~Company’s~~Company funds to provide financial relief to students who dropped from school due to COVID-19 related circumstances with unpaid accounts receivable balances during the period from March 15, 2020 to March 31, 2021. The relief resulted in a net benefit to bad debt expense of approximately $3.0 million. Without this adjustment bad debt expense for the first quarter of ~~2021,~~2022 as a percentage of total revenue, would have been comparable ~~with prior year.~~

~~Index~~

~~Reductions in sales expense was the result of continued travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in the current quarter, while travel restrictions~~to that reported in the prior year comparable ~~period did not occur until the middle of March, at the onset of COVID-19.~~period.

~~Increased administrative expense was resulting from incentive plans tied to improved financial performance~~

Marketing investments increased $1.2 million quarter over ~~quarter.~~

~~Marketing investments continued~~quarter as a result of additional expenditures primarily in ~~the first quarter of 2021 in an effort to drive prospective students to our website via paid search marketing in addition to increasing investments on~~ paid social media ~~channels. Despite the continued~~channels utilizing video and display advertising to reach a younger audience demographic. Increased investments in marketing are intended to yield positive returns during second half of the ~~overall cost per student continued to decrease, a trend we have been experiencing over the past several years.~~year.

Selling, general and administrative expense, as a percentage of revenue, ~~decreased~~increased to ~~50.8%~~56.5% from ~~58.7%~~50.8% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

Net interest expense. Net interest expense decreased ~~less than $0.1~~by approximately $0.2 million, or ~~19.5% to $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $0.4 million in the prior year comparable period.~~

~~Income taxes.~~ ~~Our provision for income taxes was $1.2 million compared~~84.9% to less than $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021 and 2020, respectively.~~2022 from $0.3 million in the prior year comparable period. The ~~higher~~decrease in expense was due to the payoff of all outstanding debt during the fourth quarter of last year in connection with the sale leaseback transaction.

Income taxes. Our benefit for income taxes was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to a provision for income taxes of $1.2 million in the ~~first quarter of 2021 compared~~prior year comparable period. The benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was due primarily to a pre-tax book loss and a discrete item relating to restricted stock vesting, while the provision in the prior year was due to the release of the valuation allowance as of December 31, 2020. The effective tax rate for the ~~month~~three months ending March 31, ~~2021~~2022 was ~~21.7%~~28.2%. ~~The increase quarter over quarter was due to the reversal of a full valuation allowance at December 31, 2020, resulting in an effective tax rate of 21.7% in the current quarter.~~

Due to our federal net operating loss (“NOL”) of $43 million and our state NOL of $77 million we do not anticipate paying any federal income taxes and only paying nominal state income taxes this year.

Segment Results of Operations

We operate our business in two reportable segments: (a) the Transportation and Skilled Trades segment; and (b) the Healthcare and Other Professions (“HOPS”) segment. The Company also utilizes the Transitional segment solely when and if it closes a school. Our reportable segments have been determined based on a method by which we now evaluate performance and allocate resources. Each reportable segment represents a group of post-secondary education providers that offer a variety of degree and non-degree academic programs. These segments are organized by key market segments to enhance operational alignment within each segment to more effectively execute our strategic plan. Each of the Company’s schools is a reporting unit and an operating segment. Our operating segments are described below.

~~The Company also utilizes the Transitional segment when and if it closes a school.~~

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The following table presents results for our two reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020:~~2021:

	Three Months Ended March 31,									Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			% Change			2022			2021			% Change
Revenue:
Transportation and Skilled Trades	$	55,670		$	49,056			13.5	%	$	58,784		$	55,670			5.6	%
Healthcare and Other Professions		22,326			20,985			6.4	%		23,770			22,326			6.5	%
Total	$	77,996		$	70,041			11.4	%	$	82,554		$	77,996			5.8	%

Operating Income (Loss):
Operating (Loss) Income:
Transportation and Skilled Trades	$	12,324		$	4,840			154.6	%	$	7,245		$	12,324			-41.2	%
Healthcare and Other Professions		2,949			2,000			47.5	%		1,307			2,949			-55.7	%
Corporate		(9,254	)		(8,186	)		-13.0	%		(8,878	)		(9,254	)		4.1	%
Total	$	6,019		$	(1,346	)		547.2	%	$	(326	)	$	6,019			-105.4	%

Starts:
Transportation and Skilled Trades		2,339			1,720			36.0	%		2,178			2,339			-6.9	%
Healthcare and Other Professions		1,209			996			21.4	%		1,175			1,209			-2.8	%
Total		3,548			2,716			30.6	%		3,353			3,548			-5.5	%

Average Population:
Transportation and Skilled Trades		8,032			7,305			10.0	%		8,519			8,032			6.1	%
Leave of Absence - COVID-19		(15	)		(33	)		54.5	%		-			(15	)		100.0	%
Transportation and Skilled Trades Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		8,017			7,272			10.2	%		8,519			8,017			6.3	%

Healthcare and Other Professions		4,409			3,987			10.6	%		4,365			4,409			-1.0	%
Leave of Absence - COVID-19		(90	)		(22	)		-309.1	%		-			(90	)		100.0	%
Healthcare and Other Professions Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		4,319			3,965			8.9	%		4,365			4,319			1.1	%

Total		12,441			11,292			10.2	%		12,884			12,441			3.6	%
Total Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		12,336			11,237			9.8	%		12,884			12,336			4.4	%

End of Period Population:
Transportation and Skilled Trades		8,212			7,250			13.3	%		8,570			8,212			4.4	%
Leave of Absence - COVID-19		(19	)		(131	)		85.5	%		-			(19	)		100.0	%
Transportation and Skilled Trades Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		8,193			7,119			15.1	%		8,570			8,193			4.6	%

Healthcare and Other Professions		4,532			4,021			12.7	%		4,404			4,532			-2.8	%
Leave of Absence - COVID-19		(79	)		(193	)		59.1	%		-			(79	)		100.0	%
Healthcare and Other Professions Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		4,453			3,828			16.3	%		4,404			4,453			-1.1	%

Total		12,744			11,271			13.1	%		12,974			12,744			1.8	%
Total Excluding Leave of Absence - COVID-19		12,646			10,947			15.5	%		12,974			12,646			2.6	%

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Transportation and Skilled Trades

~~Student start results increased 36.0% to 2,339 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from 1,720 in the prior year comparable period.~~

Operating income ~~increased $7.5 million to $12.3~~was $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021 from $4.8~~2022 compared to $12.3 million in the prior year comparable period. The ~~increase~~change quarter over quarter was ~~mainly~~ driven by the following factors:

Revenue increased ~~$6.6~~$3.1 million, or ~~13.5%~~5.6% to ~~$55.7~~$58.8 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 from ~~$49.1~~$55.7 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase in revenue was ~~primarily due to~~driven by a ~~10.2%~~6.3% increase in average student population mainly driven by ~~starting~~a higher beginning of period population in the current year ~~with~~of approximately ~~570 more students, coupled with a 36.0% increase in student starts quarter over quarter.~~730 students.

Educational services and facilities expense increased ~~$1.3~~$2.6 million, or ~~6.5%~~12.0% to ~~$21.9~~$24.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $21.9 million in the prior year comparable period. Increased costs were primarily concentrated in instructional expense and facilities expense. Instructional salaries increased mainly due to market adjustments and larger staffing levels, as a result of population growth, program expansion and the return to normalized levels of in-person instruction post COVID-19 restrictions. In addition, consumables prices rose sharply driven by the on-going inflation spike impacted and supply-chain shortages. Facility expenses increased as a result of approximately $0.8 million of additional rent expense from the sale leaseback transaction relating to our Denver and Grand Prairie campuses consummated in the fourth quarter of 2021 and higher maintenance costs.

Selling, general and administrative expense increased $5.6 million, or 25.9% to $27.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from ~~$20.6~~$21.4 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase was primarily driven by ~~increases in instructional expense and books and tools expense as a result of a larger student population year over year.~~

Selling general and administrative expense decreased $2.2 million, or 9.3% to $21.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $23.6 million in the prior year comparable period. The decrease was primarily due to reductions inadditional bad debt expense and ~~sales expense,~~marketing investments, which isare all discussed in more detail above in the consolidated results of operations.

Healthcare and Other Professions

~~Student start results increased 21.4% to 1,209 for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from 996 in the prior year comparable period.~~

Operating income ~~increased $0.9 million to $2.9~~was $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021 from $2.0~~2022 compared to $2.9 million in the prior year comparable period. The ~~increase~~change quarter over quarter was ~~mainly~~ driven by the following factors:

Revenue increased ~~by $1.3~~$1.5 million, or ~~6.4%~~6.5% to ~~$22.3~~$23.8 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 from ~~$21.0~~$22.3 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase in revenue was primarily ~~due to~~the result of a ~~8.9%~~5.3% increase in average ~~student population, driven by starting the year with approximately 470 more students coupled with a 21.4% increase in student starts quarter over quarter.~~revenue per student.

Educational services and facilities expense increased ~~$0.7~~$1.2 million, or ~~8.0%~~11.8% to ~~$10.4~~$11.6 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 from ~~$9.7~~$10.4 million in the prior year comparable period. Increased costs were primarily concentrated in instructional expense and facilities expense. Instructional salaries increased mainly due to market adjustments and larger staffing levels, as a result of population growth, program expansion and the return to normalized levels of in-person instruction post COVID-19 restrictions. Increased facilities expense was the result of additional spending for common area maintenance quarter over quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $1.9 million, or 20.7% to $10.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 from $8.9 million in the prior year comparable period. The increase was primarily driven by ~~increases in instructional expense and books and tools expense as a result of a larger student population year over year.~~

Selling general and administrative expense decreased $0.4 million, or 4.1% to $8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 from $9.3 million in the prior year comparable period. The decrease was primarily driven byadditional bad debt expense and marketing investments, which isare all discussed in more detail above in the consolidated results of operations.

Corporate and Other

This category includes unallocated expenses incurred on behalf of the entire Company. Corporate and other expenses were $8.9 million and $9.3 million ~~and $8.2 million~~ for ~~each of~~ the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, respectively. The ~~increase is resulting from incentive plans tied to improved financial performance~~decrease in expense quarter over ~~quarter.~~quarter was primarily driven by a reduction in incentive compensation, partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation and severance.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary capital requirements are for maintenance and expansion of our facilities and the development of new programs. Our principal sources of liquidity have been cash provided by operating activities and borrowings under our Credit Facility. The following chart summarizes the principal elements of our cash flow for each of the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, respectively:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			2022			2021
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(8,299	)	$	(11,947	)	$	(14,367	)	$	(8,299	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(1,219	)		(1,287	)		(1,045	)		(1,219	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(1,766	)		(15,669	)		(2,296	)		(1,766	)

As of March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, the Company had ~~a net~~ cash ~~balance~~and cash equivalents of ~~$10.0~~$65.6 million compared to ~~a net cash balance of $20.8~~$83.3 million at December 31, ~~2020. The net cash balance is calculated as our cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash less both short and long-term portion of the credit agreement.~~2021. The decrease in cash position from year end was the result of several factors including the seasonality of our business and a decrease in ~~the~~ accrued expenses driven by the payment of incentive compensation and increased receivables in the current quarter that will be reimbursed in the second quarter. When comparing the current quarter end net cash balance of $10.0 million to a net debt balance of $8.8 million as of March 31, 2020, the increase in cash position can mainly be attributed to net income generated by the company in addition to decrease in net payments on borrowing in the current quarter.compensation.

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Our primary source of cash is tuition collected from our students. The majority of students enrolled at our schools rely on funds received under various government-sponsored student financial aid programs to pay a substantial portion of their tuition and other education-related expenses. The most significant source of student financing is Title IV Programs, which represented approximately ~~77%~~75% of our cash receipts relating to revenues in ~~2020.~~2021. Pursuant to applicable regulations, students must apply for a new loan for each academic period. Federal regulations dictate the timing of disbursements of funds under Title IV Programs and loan funds are generally provided by lenders in two disbursements for each academic year. The first disbursement is usually received approximately 31 days after the start of a student’s academic year and the second disbursement is typically received at the beginning of the sixteenth week ~~from the start~~ of the ~~student’s~~ academic year. Certain types of grants and other funding are not subject to a 31-day delay. In certain instances, if a student withdraws from a program prior to a specified date, any paid but unearned tuition or prorated Title IV Program financial aid is refunded according to federal, state and accrediting agency standards.

As a result of the significant amount of Title IV Program funds received by our students, we are highly dependent on these funds to operate our business. Any reduction in the level of Title IV Program funds that our students are eligible to receive or any restriction on our eligibility to receive Title IV Program funds would have a significant impact on our operations and our financial condition. For more information, see Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors - Risks Related to Our Industry” inof our ~~Annual Report on~~ Form ~~10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.~~10-K.

Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was ~~$8.3~~$14.4 million and ~~$11.9~~$8.3 million for each of the ~~fiscal quarters~~three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 and ~~2020,~~2021, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, changes in our operating assets and liabilities resulted in cash outflows of ~~$12.8~~$14.6 million, primarily attributable to a ~~$7.1~~$13.4 million increase in ~~prepaid expenses and current assets coupled with a decrease in accrued expenses~~accounts receivable driven by the timing of ~~approximately $6.0 million related to the payment of prior year incentive compensation accruals.~~collections.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was ~~$1.2~~$1.0 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$1.3~~$1.2 million in the prior year comparable period.

One of our primary uses of cash in investing activities was capital expenditures associated with investments in training technology, classroom furniture, and new program buildouts.

We currently lease a majority of our campuses. We own our ~~real property in Grand Prairie, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee; and Denver, Colorado and our~~ former ~~school property~~campus located in Suffield, ~~Connecticut.~~Connecticut and our campus in Nashville, Tennessee, which currently is subject to a sale leaseback agreement (described elsewhere in this Form 10Q) for the sale of property which is expected to be consummated in the third quarter of 2022.

Capital expenditures were 2% of revenues in ~~2020~~2021 and are expected to approximate 2%3% of revenues in ~~2021.~~2022. We expect to fund future capital expenditures with cash generated from operating activities and ~~borrowings under our credit facility.~~cash on hand.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was ~~$1.8~~$2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$15.7~~$1.8 million in the prior year comparable period. The ~~decrease~~increase of ~~$13.9~~$0.5 million was primarily driven by ~~several factors including~~ a ~~decrease~~$1.0 million increase in net ~~payments~~share settlements for taxes related to equity-based compensation, partially offset by a $0.5 million reduction in payment on ~~borrowing~~borrowings driven by the retirement of ~~$15.0 million~~our term loan using proceeds from the sale leaseback transaction of our Denver and Grand Prairie campuses consummated during the fourth quarter ~~over quarter, an increase~~ of ~~$0.8 million in equity based compensation in addition to dividends paid in~~ the ~~current year of $0.3 million.~~prior year.

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Credit Facility ~~with Sterling National Bank~~

~~The~~ Initially, the Credit Facility iswas comprised of four facilities: (1) a $20 million senior secured term loan maturing on December 1, 2024 (the “Term Loan”), with monthly interest and principal payments based on 120-month amortization with the outstanding balance due on the maturity date; (2) a $10 million senior secured delayed draw term loan maturing on December 1, 2024 (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”), with monthly interest payments for the first 18 months and thereafter monthly payments of interest and principal based on 120-month amortization and all balances due on the maturity date; (3) a $15 million senior secured committed revolving line of credit providing a sublimit of up to $10 million for standby letters of credit maturing on November 13, 2022 (the “Revolving Loan”), with monthly payments of interest only; and (4) a $15 million senior secured non-restoring line of credit maturing on January 31, 2021 (the “Line of Credit Loan”). The Credit Agreement gives the Company the right to permanently terminate, in its entirety, the Revolving Loan or the Line of Credit Loan or permanently reduce the amount available for borrowing under the Revolving Loan or the Line of Credit Loan. In April 2020, the Company terminated the Line of Credit Loan. On November 10, 2020, the Company entered into an amendment to its Credit Agreement to extend the Delayed Draw Availability Period by one year to May 31, 2022 and to increase the amount of permitted cash dividends that the Company can pay on its Series A Preferred Stock during the first twenty-four months of the Credit Agreement from $1.7 million to $2.3 million.

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The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien in favor of the Lender on substantially all of the personal property owned by the Company, as well as a pledge of the stock and other equity in the Company’s subsidiaries and mortgages on parcels of real property owned by the Company in Colorado, Tennessee and Texas, at which three of the Company’s schools are located, as well as a former school property owned by the Company located in Connecticut.

~~Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, letters of credit issued under the Revolving Loan reduce dollar for dollar the availability of borrowings under the Revolving Loan.~~

Accrued interest on each loan under the Credit Facility will be payable monthly in arrears. The Term Loan and the Delayed Draw Term Loan bear interest at a floating interest rate based on the then one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.50%. At the closing of the Credit Facility, the Company entered into a swap transaction with the Lender for 100% of the principal balance of the Term Loan ~~which matures~~maturing on the same date as the Term Loan. AtUnder the ~~end~~terms of the ~~borrowing availability period for~~Credit Facility accrued interest on each loan is payable monthly in arrears with the Term Loan and the Delayed Draw Term Loan ~~the Company is required to enter into~~bearing interest at a ~~swap transaction with the Lender for 100% of the principal balance of the Delayed Draw Term Loan, which will mature~~floating interest rate based on the ~~same date as the Delayed Draw Term Loan, pursuant to a swap agreement between the Company~~then one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 3.50% and ~~the Lender or the Lender’s affiliate. The Term Loan and Delayed Draw Term Loan are~~ subject to a LIBOR interest rate floor of ~~.25%~~0.25% if there is no swap agreement.

Revolving Loans bear interest at a floating interest rate based on the then LIBOR plus an indicative spread determined by the Company’s leverage as defined in the Credit Agreement or, if the borrowing of a Revolving Loan is to be repaid within 30 days of such borrowing, the Revolving Loan will accrue interest at the Lender’s prime rate plus ~~.50%~~0.50% with a floor of 4.0%. ~~Revolving~~Line of Credit Loans ~~are subject to~~bear interest at a ~~LIBOR~~floating interest rate ~~floor~~based on the Lender’s prime rate of ~~.00%.~~

interest. Letters of credit issued under the Revolving Loan reduce, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, the availability of borrowings under the Revolving Loan. Letters of credit are charged an annual fee equal to (i) an applicable margin determined by the leverage ratio of the Company less (ii) ~~.25%~~0.25%, paid quarterly in arrears, in addition to the Lender’s customary fees for issuance, amendment and other standard fees. ~~Letters of credit totaling $4 million that were outstanding~~Borrowings under the ~~existing credit facility~~Line of Credit Loan are ~~treated as letters of credit under the Revolving Loan.~~

As further discussed below, the Credit Facility was secured by a first priority lien in favor of the Lender on substantially all of the personal property owned by the Company, as well as a pledge of the stock and other equity in the Company’s subsidiaries and mortgages on parcels of real property owned by the Company in Colorado, Tennessee and Texas, at which three of the Company’s schools are located, as well as a former campus owned by the Company located in Connecticut.

On September 23, 2021, in connection with entering into the agreements relating to the sale leaseback transaction for the Company’s Denver, Grand Prairie and Nashville campuses (collectively, the “Property Transactions”), the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Consent and Waiver Letter Agreement (the “Consent Agreement”) to the Company’s Credit Agreement with its lender. The Consent Agreement provides the Lender’s consent to the Property Transactions and waives certain covenants in the Credit Agreement, subject to certain specified conditions. In addition, in connection with the consummation of the Property Transactions, the Lender released its mortgages and other liens on the subject properties upon the Company’s payment in full of the outstanding principal and accrued interest of the Term Loan and any swap obligations arising from any swap transaction. Upon the consummation of the sale leaseback transaction relating to the Denver and Grand Prairie campuses on October 29, 2021 the Company paid the Lender approximately $16.7 million in repayment of the Term Loan and the swap termination fee. No further borrowings may be made under the Term Loan or the Delayed Draw Term Loan.

As of March 31, ~~2021~~2022, and December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, the Company had ~~$17.3 million and $17.8 million, respectively,~~zero debt outstanding under the Credit Facility ~~offset by $0.6 million~~for both periods and ~~$0.6 million of deferred finance fees, respectively.~~was in compliance with all debt covenants. As of March 31, ~~2021~~2022, and December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, letters of credit in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $4.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively, were outstanding under the Credit Facility.

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~~The following table sets forth our long-term debt (in thousands):~~

March 31, December 31,
2021 2020
Credit agreement $ 17,333 $ 17,833
Deferred Financing Fees (576 ) (621 )
16,757 17,212
Less current maturities (2,000 ) (2,000 )
$ 14,757 $ 15,212

Contractual Obligations

Current portion of Long-Term Debt, Long-Term Debt and Lease Commitments. As of March 31, ~~2021, our current portion of long-term~~2022, we have no debt ~~and long-term debt consisted of borrowings under our Credit Facility.~~outstanding. We lease offices, educational facilities and various items of equipment for varying periods through the year ~~2031~~2041 at basic annual rentals (excluding taxes, insurance, and other expenses under certain leases).

As of March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, we had outstanding loan principal commitments to our active students of ~~$25.9~~$30.1 million. These are institutional loans and no cash is advanced to students. The full loan amount is not guaranteed unless the student completes the program. The institutional loans are considered commitments because the students are packaged to fund their education using these funds and they are not reported on our ~~financials.~~financial statements.

Regulatory Updates

Gainful Employment.

The ~~ARPA~~DOE commenced a negotiated rulemaking process in January 2022 that concluded in March 2022 in which it proposed to establish new gainful employment requirements that would be applicable to all of our educational programs. The DOE previously issued gainful employment regulations in October 2014 that subsequently were rescinded effective July 1, 2020, although the DOE provided institutions with the opportunity to implement the new regulations early. See Part I, Item I of our Form 10-K at “Regulatory Environment – Gainful Employment.”

The DOE is expected to publish proposed gainful employment regulations for public comment and to publish final regulations later this year that would take effect on July 1, 2023, but we cannot predict the precise timing, effective date or content of the gainful employment regulations that are expected to emerge from this process. Further, we also cannot predict the extent to which our programs may be adversely impacted by the tests that might be established by the gainful employment regulations.

The implementation of new gainful employment regulations could, among other things (i) require us to eliminate or modify certain educational programs, (ii) result in the loss of our students’ access to Title IV Program funds for the affected programs, and (iii) have a significant impact on the rate at which students enroll in our programs and on our business and results of operations. If our programs are adversely impacted or we must eliminate or modify certain programs or our students lose access to Title IV Program funds there could be a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

The “90/10 Rule.”

~~In March 2021,~~ Under the ~~$1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan~~Higher Education Act, of 2021 (“ARPA”) was signed into law. Among other things, the ARPA provides $40 billion in relief funds that will go directly to colleges and universities with $395.8 million going to for-profit institutions. Institutions will be required to spend at least half of their allocations on emergency financial aid grants to students. We anticipate that a ~~portion of these funds will be allocated to our institutions but have not yet received notification of the precise amounts that will be allocated to our institutions.~~

~~In addition, the ARPA also includes a provision that amends the 90/10 rule.~~ A proprietary institution that derives more than 90% of its total revenue from Title IV Programs (its “90/10 Rule percentage”) for two consecutive fiscal years becomes immediately ineligible to participate in Title IV Programs and may not reapply for eligibility until the end of at least two fiscal years. See Part I, Item I of our Form 10-K at “Business – Regulatory Environment – 90/10.” An institution with revenues exceeding 90% for a single fiscal year will be placed on provisional certification and may be subject to other enforcement ~~measures.~~measures, including a potential requirement to submit a letter of credit. See Part I, Item I of our Form 10-K at “Business - Regulatory Environment – Financial Responsibility Standards.” If ~~Congress or the DOE were to amend~~an institution violated the 90/10 Rule and became ineligible to ~~treat other forms of federal financial aid as~~participate in Title IV Programs but continued to disburse Title IV Program ~~revenue for 90/10 Rule purposes, lower~~funds, the ~~90% threshold, or otherwise change~~DOE would require the ~~calculation methodology, or make~~institution to repay all Title IV Program funds received by the institution after the effective date of the loss of eligibility.

In March 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) was signed into law. Among other ~~changes to~~provisions, the ~~90/10 Rule, those changes could make it more difficult for our institutions to comply with the 90/10 Rule.~~

~~The~~ ARPA includes a provision that amends the 90/10 rule by treating other “Federal funds that are disbursed or delivered to or on behalf of a student to be used to attend such institution” in the same way as Title IV Program funds are currently treated in the 90/10 rule calculation. This means that our institutions will be required to limit the combined amount of Title IV Program funds and applicable “Federal funds” revenue in a fiscal year to no more than 90% ~~in a fiscal year~~ as calculated under the rule. Consequently, the ARPA change to the 90/10 rule is expected to increase the 90/10 rule calculations at our institutions. The ARPA does not identify the specific Federal funding programs that will be covered by this provision, but it is expected to include funding from federal student aid programs such as the veterans’ benefits programs, which include the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Veterans Readiness and Employment services ~~and~~ from which we derived approximately 8%7% of our revenues on a cash basis in ~~2020.~~2021.

The ARPA states that the amendments to the 90/10 rule apply to institutional fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2023 and are subject to the HEA’s negotiated rulemaking ~~process which may not commence earlier than October 1, 2021.~~process. Accordingly, the ARPA change to the 90/10 rule is not expected to apply to our 90/10 rule calculations until 2024 relating to our ~~2023~~ fiscal ~~year. Moreover, we cannot predict~~year ended 2023. Beginning in January 2022, the ~~additional changes~~DOE convened negotiated rulemaking committee meetings on a variety of topics including the 90/10 rule. The committee reached consensus on proposed 90/10 rule regulations during meetings in March 2022. The DOE is expected to publish the consensus version of the proposed regulations with potential technical edits in the next few weeks or months.

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The consensus version of the 90/10 rule regulations contains several new and amended provisions on a variety of topics including among other, confirming that the rules apply to fiscal years ending on or ~~other regulations~~after January 1, 2023; noting that ~~might occur as a result~~the DOE plans to identify the types of ~~negotiated rulemaking~~Federal funds to be ~~conducted during 2021 and 2022 as required by the ARPA.~~

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~~We expect to make changes to our operations in order to address the current and future provisions~~included in the 90/10 rule ~~and~~ in ~~order~~a notice in the Federal Register (which we anticipate will include a wide range of Federal student aid programs such as the veterans’ benefits programs): requiring institutions to ~~maintain the 90/10 percentages at our institutions below the 90% threshold as calculated under DOE regulations. However, we do not have significant control over the amount of Title IV~~disburse funds that ~~our~~ students ~~may~~are eligible to receive for a fiscal year before the end of the fiscal year rather than delaying disbursements until a subsequent fiscal year; updating requirements for counting revenues generated from certain educational activities associated with institutional programs, from certain non-Title IV eligible educational programs, and ~~borrow. Our institutions’ 90/10 percentages can be increased by increases in Title IV~~from institutional aid ~~availability (including,~~programs such as institutional loans, scholarships, and income share agreements; updating technical rules for example, increases in Pell Grant funds) and be decreased by decreases in the availability of state grant program funding and other sources of student aid that do not count as Title IV funds in the 90/10 calculation. Our institutions’ 90/10 percentages also will increase when the ARPA amendments to the 90/10 rule ~~take effect~~calculation; and including rules for sanctions for noncompliance with the 90/10 rule.

The proposed regulations typically are subject to a notice and comment period before the ~~extent that students eligible to receive military and veteran education assistance enroll and use their financial assistance at our institutions.~~DOE publishes final regulations after consideration of public comment. We cannot predict the ultimate timing and content of the final regulations, but the future regulations on 90/10 rule could have a material adverse effect on us and other schools like ours.

Substantial Misrepresentation.

The DOE’s regulations prohibit an institution that participates in Title IV Programs from engaging in substantial misrepresentation of the nature of its educational programs, financial charges, graduate employability or its relationship with the DOE. The DOE has initiated a negotiated rulemaking process that may result in, among other things, an expansion of the categories of conduct deemed to be a misrepresentation and that also may result in new prohibitions on certain types of recruiting tactics and conduct that the ~~changes we make~~DOE deems to be aggressive or deceptive. See Part I, Item I of our Form 10-K at “Regulatory Environment – Substantial Misrepresentation.”

In March 2022, the DOE published guidance about the enforcement of the requirements regarding substantial misrepresentations. The DOE indicated that it is monitoring complaints and borrower defense to repayment applications from veterans, servicemembers, and their family members who report that personnel and representatives of postsecondary schools suggested during the enrollment process that their military education benefits would cover all of the costs of their program but were told subsequently they would have to take out student loans to finish the program. The DOE stated that it would ensure that institutions engaging in misrepresentations are held accountable if they cause a student to incur extra costs unwittingly or without a full understanding of the implications of borrowing. The DOE also indicated that such students could be entitled to discharge of their student loans and that it would share information and complaints about military-connected students with the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs for potential agency action. In the event of any DOE determination that an institution may have engaged in substantial misrepresentation could result in the ~~future will succeed in maintaining our institutions’ 90/10 percentages below required levels~~imposition of sanctions or ~~that~~other restrictions upon the ~~changes will~~institution including, but not ~~materially impact our business operations, revenues, and operating costs.~~

~~If any~~limited to fines, limitations, suspension or termination of ~~our institutions lose~~ eligibility to participate in Title IV Programs ~~that loss would cause an event~~and discharge of ~~default under~~students’ loans. See Part I, Item I of our ~~credit agreement, would also adversely affect our students’ access to various government-sponsored student financial aid programs, and would have a significant impact on the rate~~Form 10-K at ~~which our students enroll in our programs and on our business and results of operations.~~“Business - Regulatory Environment – Borrower Defense To Repayment Regulations.”

~~Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations.~~Federal Trade Commission.

On ~~July 1, 2020,~~October 6, 2021, the ~~DOE’s~~Federal Trade Commission issued an announcement regarding its plan to target false claims by for-profit colleges on topics such as promises about graduates’ employment and earnings prospects and other outcomes and its intentions to impose “significant financial penalties” on violators and to monitor the market carefully with federal and state partners. The FTC indicated in the announcement that it had put 70 for-profit higher education institutions on notice that the agency would be “cracking down” on any such false promises. All of our institutions were among the 70 institutions who received this notice. Although the FTC stated that a school’s presence on the list of 70 institutions does not reflect any assessment as to whether they have allegedly engaged in deceptive or unfair conduct, the FTC’s announcement and its issuance of notices to schools could lead to further scrutiny, investigations and potential enforcement actions by the FTC and other regulators against for-profit schools, including our schools. See Part I, Item I of our Form10-K at “Regulatory Environment – Scrutiny of the For-Profit Education Sector.”

In March 2022, the FTC published ~~final Borrower Defense~~an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register announcing its consideration of potential rulemaking on the subject of false, misleading, and unsubstantiated earnings claims by various entities including for-profit colleges. The FTC stated that, if finalized, a rule in this area would allow the FTC to ~~Repayment~~recover redress for impacted consumers and to seek steep penalties against entities including for-profit colleges. The FTC is accepting public comments on the potential rulemaking until May 10, 2022 and stated that the next step would be to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking if it determines to proceed with proposing regulations ~~became effective. Among other things, these~~on this topic. We cannot predict whether and to what extent the FTC will establish new regulations, ~~amend~~nor can we predict the ~~processes for borrowers~~timing or potential impact of these regulations.

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Other Financial Assistance Programs

We are required to ~~receive from~~comply with applicable federal and state laws related to certain consumer and educational loans and credit extensions. See Part I, Item I of our Form 10-K at “Regulatory Environment – Other Financial Assistance Programs.” In March 2022, the DOE ~~a discharge~~published guidance reminding institutions of higher education of their legal obligations when recommending, promoting or endorsing private education loans including disclosure, consumer protection, and reporting requirements. The issuance of the ~~obligation~~guidance may lead to ~~repay certain Title IV Program loans first disbursed on or after July 1, 2020 based on certain acts or omissions by~~increased enforcement activity with respect to requirements related to private education loans. To the ~~institution or a covered party. The new and existing DOE regulations establish detailed procedures and standards for the loan discharge processes for periods prior~~extent that these requirements apply to ~~July 1, 2017, between July 1, 2017 and June 30, 2020, and on or after July 1, 2020, including the information required for borrowers~~our institutions, our failure to ~~receive a loan discharge, and the authority of the DOE to seek recovery from the institution of the amount of discharged loans. The current and future rules~~comply with these requirements could result in enforcement actions that could have a material adverse ~~effect~~impact on our schools’ business and results of operations, and the broad sweep of the rules may, in the future, require our schools to submit a letter of credit based on expanded standards of financial responsibility. See the Company’s disclosures in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 under the captions “Regulatory Environment – Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations” and “Risk Factors – We could be subject to liabilities, letter of credit requirements, and other sanctions under the DOE’s Borrower Defense to Repayment Regulations.”

Seasonality

Our revenue and operating results normally fluctuate as a result of seasonal variations in our business, principally due to changes in total student population. Student population varies as a result of new student enrollments, graduations and student attrition. Historically, our schools have had lower student populations in our first and second quarters and we have experienced larger class starts in the third quarter and higher student attrition in the first half of the year. Our second half growth is largely dependent on a successful high school recruiting season. We recruit ~~our~~ high school students several months ahead of their scheduled start dates and, thus, while we have visibility on the number of students who have expressed interest in attending our schools, we cannot predict with certainty the actual number of new student enrollments in any given year and the related impact on revenue. Our expenses, however, typically do not vary significantly over the course of the year with changes in our student population and revenue.

Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required by this item.

Item 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are adequate and effective to reasonably ensure that material information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

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(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes made during our most recently completed fiscal quarter in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

~~As a result of the~~ ~~COVID-19~~ pandemic, certain employees of the Company began working remotely in March 2020 but these changes to the working environment did not have a material effect on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. There was no other change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II~~PART II.~~. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are subject to periodic lawsuits, investigations and claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving students or graduates and routine employment matters. Although we cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations and claims asserted against us, we do not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding to which we are a party will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. ~~Information regarding~~

In December 2021, we received a letter from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) stating that the CFPB is assessing whether we are subject to CFPB’s supervisory authority based on our activities related to certain ~~specific legal proceedings~~extensions of credit to our students and requesting certain information. The letter states that the CFPB has the authority to supervise certain entities in ~~which~~ the ~~Company is involved is contained in Part I, Item 3,~~private education loan market and ~~in Note 15~~certain other consumer financial products and services. We have provided the requested information to the ~~notes~~CFPB and are waiting for the CFPB to respond.

Item 1A.

RISK FACTORS

The Company has no changes to the ~~Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included~~Risk Factors disclosed in ~~the Company’s Annual Report on~~our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020. Unless otherwise indicated in this report, all proceedings discussed in the earlier report which are not indicated therein as having been concluded, remain outstanding as of March 31, 2021.to report.

Item 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

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Item 3.

DEFAULTS ON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

Item 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

Item 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

Item 6.

EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number		Description

3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Registration No. 333-123644) filed June 7, 2005.

3.2		Certificate of Amendment, dated November 14, 2019, to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed October 6, 2020).

3.3		Bylaws of the Company as amended on March 8, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed ~~June 28 2005)~~April 30, 2020).

31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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32*
32**	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101**		The following financial statements from Lincoln Educational Services Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2021, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“iXBRL”): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail.

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

*	Filed herewith.

Furnished herewith. This exhibit will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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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.

		LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORPORATION

Date: May ~~10, 2021~~9, 2022	By:	/s/ Brian Meyers
		Brian Meyers
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Exhibit Index

3.1		Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (Registration No. 333-123644) filed June 7, 2005.

3.2		Certificate of Amendment, dated November 14, 2019, to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed October 6, 2020).

3.3		Bylaws of the Company, as amended on March 8, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed ~~June 28 2005)~~April 30 2020).

31.1*		Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2*		Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32**		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101**		The following financial statements from Lincoln Educational Services Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended ~~March 31,~~September 30, 2021, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (“iXBRL”): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text and in detail.

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

*	Filed herewith.

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,742	$	38,026
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $22,539 and $25,174 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		30,604		30,021
Inventories		2,666		2,394
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,770		3,723
Total current assets		70,782		74,164

PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES - At cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $176,757 and $176,300 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		49,035		48,388

OTHER ASSETS:
Noncurrent receivables, less allowance of $3,701 and $3,465 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		17,070		16,463
Deferred income taxes, net		34,473		35,718
Operating lease right-of-use assets		53,155		55,187
Goodwill		14,536		14,536
Other assets, net		802		734
Total other assets		120,036		122,638
TOTAL ASSETS	$	239,853	$	245,190

		Three months ended March 31, 2020
	a	Transportation and Skilled Trades Segment		Healthcare and Other Professions Segment		Consolidated
Timing of Revenue Recognition
Services transferred at a point in time		$	2,498	$	1,073	$	3,571
Services transferred over time			46,558		19,912		66,470
Total revenues		$	49,056	$	20,985	$	70,041

Year ending December 31,
2021 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2021)	$	11,507
2022		14,761
2023		13,463
2024		12,318
2025		10,761
2026		7,821
Thereafter		10,561
Total lease payments		81,192
Less: imputed interest		(21,493	)
Present value of lease liabilities	$	59,699

	March 31, 2021			December 31, 2020
Credit agreement	$	17,333		$	17,833
Deferred Financing Fees		(576	)		(621	)
		16,757			17,212
Less current maturities		(2,000	)		(2,000	)
	$	14,757		$	15,212

Year ending December 31,
2021	$	1,500
2022		2,000
2023		2,000
2024		11,833
	$	17,333

	Total Assets
	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Transportation and Skilled Trades	$	134,111	$	133,078
Healthcare and Other Professions		32,453		32,753
Corporate		73,289		79,359
Total	$	239,853	$	245,190

	March 31, 2021
	Carrying Amount		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)		Total
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,742	$	26,742	$	0	$	0	$	26,742
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,770		0		10,770		0		10,770

Financial Liabilities:
Accrued expenses	$	10,713	$	0	$	10,713	$	0	$	10,713
Other short term liabilities		73		0		73		0		73
Derivative qualifying cash flow hedge		666		0		666		0		666
Credit facility		16,757		0		15,222		0		15,222

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
	Liability⁽¹⁾				Liability⁽¹⁾
	Notional		Fair Value		Notional		Fair Value
Derivative derived as a hedging instrument:
Interest Rate Swap	$	17,333	$	666	$	17,833	$	877

	Three Months Ended
	March 31, 2021		March 31, 2020
	Interest expense
Interest Rate Swap	$	100	$	100

	March 31,			December 31,
	2021			2020
Credit agreement	$	17,333		$	17,833
Deferred Financing Fees		(576	)		(621	)
		16,757			17,212
Less current maturities		(2,000	)		(2,000	)
	$	14,757		$	15,212