UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.DC 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, 20212022
or
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: 001-34272


ZOVIO INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware59-3551629
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S.IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1811 E. Northrop Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85286
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(858) 668-2586
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes ☒    No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, 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 filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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 ☒

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareZVOThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
The total number of shares of common stock outstanding as of May 5, 2021,2, 2022, was 33,328,550.

34,095,968.




ZOVIO INC
FORM 10-Q
INDEX

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.  Financial Statements
ZOVIO INC
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except par value)
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$35,052 $35,462 
Restricted cash20,033 20,035 
Investments1,366 1,515 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1.7 million and $1.2 million at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively6,831 7,204 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets15,393 12,617 
Total current assets78,675 76,833 
Property and equipment, net29,565 30,575 
Operating lease assets18,581 20,114 
Goodwill and intangibles, net30,921 31,785 
Other long-term assets2,304 1,999 
Total assets$160,046 $161,306 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$69,038 $62,693 
Deferred revenue and student deposits8,077 8,090 
Total current liabilities77,115 70,783 
Rent liability23,267 24,125 
Other long-term liabilities8,758 7,181 
Total liabilities109,140 102,089 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 15)00
Stockholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:  
20,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at both March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020
Common stock, $0.01 par value:  
300,000 shares authorized; 67,017 and 66,454 issued, and 33,308 and 32,267 outstanding, at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively673 668 
Additional paid-in capital170,107 179,489 
Retained earnings316,826 326,319 
Treasury stock, 33,709 and 34,187 shares at cost at March 31, 2021, and December 31, 2020, respectively(436,700)(447,259)
Total stockholders' equity50,906 59,217 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$160,046 $161,306 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
ASSETS  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$33,698 $28,265 
Restricted cash6,083 9,288 
Investments905 974 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $1.1 million and $0.9 million at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively6,596 9,631 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets17,243 13,423 
Total current assets64,525 61,581 
Property and equipment, net24,965 26,382 
Operating lease assets28,103 28,881 
Goodwill and intangibles, net29,079 29,499 
Other long-term assets2,079 2,691 
Total assets$148,751 $149,034 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities$85,521 $74,769 
Deferred revenue and student deposits15,157 14,939 
Total current liabilities100,678 89,708 
Rent liability33,132 34,205 
Other long-term liabilities3,674 5,115 
Total liabilities137,484 129,028 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 14)00
Stockholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value:  
20,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding at both March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value:  
300,000 shares authorized; 67,764 and 67,255 issued, and 34,055 and 33,546 outstanding, at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively681 676 
Additional paid-in capital170,753 172,060 
Retained earnings276,533 283,970 
Treasury stock, 33,709 and 33,709 shares at cost at March 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively(436,700)(436,700)
Total stockholders' equity11,267 20,006 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$148,751 $149,034 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ZOVIO INC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Revenue$74,107 $4,073 
University-related revenue93,799 
Other revenue2,752 
Revenue and other revenue$76,859 $97,872 
Costs and expenses: 
Technology and academic services$19,144 $18,528 
Counseling services and support25,325 23,319 
Marketing and communication25,831 25,068 
General and administrative15,896 13,387 
University-related expenses25,302 
Restructuring and impairment expense2,763 
Total costs and expenses86,196 108,367 
Operating loss(9,337)(10,495)
Other expense, net(73)(262)
Loss before income taxes(9,410)(10,757)
Income tax expense (benefit)83 (12,777)
Net income (loss)$(9,493)$2,020 
Income (loss) per share:  
Basic$(0.29)$0.07 
Diluted$(0.29)$0.06 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computing income (loss) per share:  
Basic32,769 30,340 
Diluted32,769 32,056 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Revenue$59,624 $74,107 
Other revenue2,009 2,752 
Revenue and other revenue$61,633 $76,859 
Costs and expenses: 
Technology and academic services$18,498 $19,144 
Counseling services and support21,331 25,325 
Marketing and communication21,914 25,831 
General and administrative7,122 15,896 
Total costs and expenses68,865 86,196 
Operating loss(7,232)(9,337)
Other income (expense), net(127)(73)
Loss before income taxes(7,359)(9,410)
Income tax expense78 83 
Net loss$(7,437)$(9,493)
Loss per share:  
Basic$(0.22)$(0.29)
Diluted$(0.22)$(0.29)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computing loss per share:  
Basic33,562 32,769 
Diluted33,562 32,769 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ZOVIO INC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
 
 SharesPar ValueTotal
Balance at December 31, 201965,695 $660 $192,413 $375,180 $(469,315)$98,938 
Adoption of accounting standard (ASU 2016-13)— — — 91 — 91 
Stock-based compensation— — 4,138 — — 4,138 
Stock issued under stock incentive plan, net of shares held for taxes338 (205)— — (202)
Net income— — — 2,020 — 2,020 
Balance at March 31, 202066,033 $663 $196,346 $377,291 $(469,315)$104,985 
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
 
 SharesPar ValueTotal
Balance at December 31, 202066,454 $668 $179,489 $326,319 $(447,259)$59,217 
Stock-based compensation— — 2,382 — — 2,382 
Stock issued under stock incentive plan, net of shares held for taxes563 (1,083)— — (1,078)
Contingent consideration— — (122)— — (122)
Stock issued for acquisition— — (10,559)— 10,559 — 
Net loss— — — (9,493)— (9,493)
Balance at March 31, 202167,017 $673 $170,107 $316,826 $(436,700)$50,906 


 Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
 
 SharesPar ValueTotal
Balance at December 31, 202066,454 $668 $179,489 $326,319 $(447,259)$59,217 
Stock-based compensation— — 2,382 — — 2,382 
Stock issued under stock incentive plan, net of shares held for taxes563 (1,083)— — (1,078)
Contingent consideration— — (122)— — (122)
Issuance of shares for acquisition— — (10,559)— 10,559 — 
Net loss— — — (9,493)— (9,493)
Balance at March 31, 202167,017 $673 $170,107 $316,826 $(436,700)$50,906 

 Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Treasury
Stock
 
 SharesPar ValueTotal
Balance at December 31, 202167,255 $676 $172,060 $283,970 $(436,700)$20,006 
Stock-based compensation— — (1,169)— — (1,169)
Stock issued under stock incentive plan, net of shares held for taxes509 (138)— — (133)
Net loss— — — (7,437)— (7,437)
Balance at March 31, 202267,764 $681 $170,753 $276,533 $(436,700)$11,267 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ZOVIO INC
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net loss$(7,437)$(9,493)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Provision for bad debts201 661 
Depreciation and amortization2,033 2,285 
Stock-based compensation(1,169)2,382 
Noncash lease expense1,433 2,077 
Net loss (gain) on marketable securities63 (68)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable2,833 (288)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(3,820)(2,776)
Other long-term assets612 (305)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities10,784 7,457 
Deferred revenue and student deposits218 (13)
Operating lease liabilities(1,705)(2,598)
Other liabilities(1,440)1,455 
   Net cash provided by operating activities2,606 776 
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(24)(184)
Purchases of investments(2)(30)
Capitalized costs for intangible assets(227)(143)
Sale of investments247 
   Net cash used in investing activities(245)(110)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Tax withholdings on issuance of stock awards(133)(1,078)
   Net cash used in financing activities(133)(1,078)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash2,228 (412)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period37,553 55,497 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$39,781 $55,085 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents$33,698 $35,052 
Restricted cash6,083 20,033 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$39,781 $55,085 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net income (loss)$(9,493)$2,020 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Provision for bad debts661 3,337 
Depreciation and amortization2,285 2,978 
Deferred income taxes32 
Stock-based compensation2,382 4,138 
Noncash lease expense2,077 3,911 
Net loss (gain) on marketable securities(68)326 
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of fixed assets(12)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable(288)(15,007)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(2,776)(7,948)
Other long-term assets(305)(193)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities7,457 (3,168)
Deferred revenue and student deposits(13)7,245 
Operating lease liabilities(2,598)(3,672)
Other liabilities1,455 (193)
   Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities776 (6,206)
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Capital expenditures(184)(1,213)
Purchases of investments(30)(36)
Capitalized costs for intangible assets(143)(95)
Sale of investments247 
   Net cash used in investing activities(110)(1,344)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Borrowings from long-term liabilities1,149 
Tax withholdings on issuance of stock awards(1,078)(202)
   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(1,078)947 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(412)(6,603)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period55,497 92,537 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$55,085 $85,934 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents$35,052 $61,303 
Restricted cash20,033 24,631 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$55,085 $85,934 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:
Purchase of equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesPurchase of equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$16 $158 Purchase of equipment included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities$— $16 
Issuance of common stock for vested restricted stock unitsIssuance of common stock for vested restricted stock units$3,461 $714 Issuance of common stock for vested restricted stock units$560 $3,461 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1. Nature of Business
Zovio Inc (the “Company”) is a Delaware corporation, and is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver innovative, personalized solutions to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations. In April 2019, the Company acquired both Fullstack Academy, Inc. (“Fullstack”) and TutorMe.com, Inc. (“TutorMe”), each of which became wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company at that time. Fullstack is an innovative web development school offering immersive technology bootcamps, and TutorMe is an online education platform that provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring and online courses.
On December 1, 2020, the Company and AU LLC finalized a definitive Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among the Company, AU LLC (the “University”), the Arizona Board of Regents, a body corporate, for and on behalf of the University of Arizona (the “University of Arizona”), and the University of Arizona Global Campus a newly formed Arizona nonprofit corporation (“Global Campus”). Upon the closing of the Purchase Agreement (the “Sale Transaction”), the Company and Ashford University (the “University”) transferred to Global Campus the tangible and intangible academic and related operations and assets comprising the University to Global Campus.
Following the closing of the transaction of the Purchase Agreement (the “Sale Transaction”), Global Campus owns and operates the University in affiliation with the University of Arizona and with a focus on expanding access to education for non-traditional adult learners, and the Company will provideprovides services to Global Campus under a long-term Strategic Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”). The services that the Company provides to Global Campus under thatthe Services Agreement include recruiting, admissions, marketing, student finance, financial aid processing, and financial aid advising, program advising, student retention advising, support services for academics, information technology and institutional support.
On April 1, 2019, the Company acquired Fullstack Academy, Inc, (“Fullstack”) and on April 3, 2019, the Company acquired TutorMe.com, Inc. (“TutorMe”), which became wholly-owned subsidiariesThe majority of the Company.Company's cash comes from the Services Agreement with Global Campus. The operating results of Fullstack and TutorMe subsequent to the acquisition dates have been includedservice fees in the Services Agreement are subject to certain minimum residual liability adjustments, including performance-based adjustments, minimum profit level adjustments, and excess direct cost adjustments. These adjustments are all variable in nature in that they depend upon the Company’s consolidated resultsperformance during each service period, and to a certain extent the performance and forecast of operations.Global Campus.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2021.April 15, 2022. In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented.
Operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP for complete annual consolidated financial statements.
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Revenue and Other Revenue
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services are transferred, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Determining whether a valid customer contract exists includes an assessment of whether amounts due under the contract are collectible. The Company performs this assessment at the beginning of every contract and subsequently thereafter if new information indicates there has been a significant change in facts and circumstances.
On December 1, 2020, the Company entered into the Services Agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provide certain educational technology and support services, which has an initial term of fifteen years, subject to renewal options and certain early termination provisions. The amounts earned from the Services Agreement are within the scope of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”), are denoted as revenue on the consolidated statements of income (loss). On December 1, 2020, the Company also entered into a transition services agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provide certain temporary transition services (the “Transition Services Agreement”), which has a term of three years. The amounts earned from the Transition Services Agreement are denoted as other revenue on the consolidated statements of income (loss).
The Services Agreement has a single performance obligation, as the promises to provide the identified services are not distinct within the context of these agreements. The single performance obligation constitutes a series of distinct services as the customer benefits as services are provided. Service revenue is recognized over time using the input method cost. The input method provides a faithful depiction of the performance toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation and can be tied to the direct cost incurred. The service fees received over the term of the agreement are variable in nature in that they are dependent upon the number of students attending the university and revenues generated from those students during the service period. The service fees are subject to certain adjustments, including performance-based adjustments, minimum profit level adjustments, and excess direct cost adjustments. These adjustments are all variable in nature in that they depend upon the Company’s performance during each service period. Such adjustments are presented as minimum residual liability within Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities. For additional information, see Note 8, “Other Significant Balance Sheet Accounts - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities.” The Company allocates variable consideration to the distinct increments of service to which it relates, as the variability is directly related to the Company’s effort to satisfy the distinct increments of service provided. This is consistent with the allocation objective in ASC 606. The Company meets the criteria in the standard and exercises the practical expedient to not disclose the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the single performance obligation that is unsatisfied as of the end of the reporting period. The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations because the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied promise to transfer a service that forms part of a single performance obligation.
Technology and Academic Services
Technology and academic services costs consist primarily of costs related to ongoing maintenance of educational infrastructure, including online course delivery and management, student records, assessment, customer relations management and other internal administrative systems. These costs were previously components of instructional costs and services, as well as general and administrative. This also includes costs to provide support for curriculum and new program development, support for faculty training and development, technical support and assistance with state compliance. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation, information technology costs, curriculum and new program development costs (which are expensed as incurred) and other costs associated with these support services. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, human resources, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
Counseling Services and Support
Counseling services and support costs consist primarily of costs including team-based counseling and other support to prospective and current students as well as financial aid processing. These costs were previously components of instructional costs and services, admissions advisory and marketing, as well as general and administrative. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation, and other costs such as dues, fees and subscriptions and travel costs. This
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, human resources, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
Marketing and Communication
Marketing and communication costs consist primarily of lead acquisition, digital communication strategies, brand identity advertising, media planning and strategy, video, data science and analysis, marketing to potential students and other promotional and communication services. These costs were previously components of admissions advisory and marketing, as well as some general and administrative. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation for marketing and communication personnel, brand advertising, marketing leads and other promotional and communication expenses. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, human resources, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
General and Administrative
General and administrative costs consist primarily of compensation and benefit costs (including related stock-based compensation) for employees engaged in corporate management, finance, compliance, and other corporate functions. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, human resources, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
University-Related Expenses
University-related expenses represent those costs that were transferred to University of Arizona Global Campus in the Transaction and that are no longer incurred by the Company. These costs were previously primarily components of instructional costs and services, with some costs from admissions advisory and marketing and some general and administrative, including instructor fees and other Ashford employee costs, student related bad debt expense, license fees for licenses transferred to Global Campus and other costs.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The Company has no components of other comprehensive income (loss), and therefore, comprehensive income (loss) equals net income (loss).
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which removes certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments in this update also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public business entities, the amendments in this standard are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company applied the new standard, including all applicable updates, effective January 1, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.None noted as applicable.

3. Financial Statement Reclassification
On December 1, 2020, the Company consummated the Sale Transaction. For additional information on the Sale Transaction, see Note 1, “Nature of Business” above. The Company now provides services to Global Campus, which include recruiting, financial aid, counseling, institutional support, information technology, and academic support services. The Company made changes in its presentation of its revenue line items and operating expenses and reclassified prior periods to conform to the current presentation. The Company determined that these changes would provide more meaningful information as this new presentation provides transparency for costs that will be incurred as a service provider and costs that will not reoccur in the future as they are related to university costs that were transferred to Global Campus in the Transaction.
We have reclassified our operating expenses for prior period to conform to the above disaggregation and revisions to our presentation. There were no changes to total operating expenses or operating income as a result of these reclassifications.
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The following table presents our operating expenses as previously reported and as reclassified on our consolidated statements of income (loss) for the three-months ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months ended March 31, 2020
Costs and expenses:As ReportedAs Reclassified
Technology and academic services$$18,528 
Counseling services and support23,319 
Marketing and communication25,068 
Instructional costs and services46,381 
Admissions advisory and marketing41,733 
General and administrative17,490 13,387 
University-related expenses25,302 
Restructuring and impairment expense2,763 2,763 
Total costs and expenses$108,367 $108,367 

4. Revenue, Other Revenue and Deferred Revenue
The following table presents the Company’s net revenue disaggregated based on the revenue source (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Strategic services revenue$66,927 $
Transition services income2,752 
Tuition revenue, net7,089 89,034 
Digital materials revenue, net5,972 
Technology fee revenue, net2,486 
Other revenue, net (1)
91 380 
Total revenue, net$76,859 $97,872 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Strategic services revenue$50,289 $66,927 
Transition services income2,009 2,752 
Tuition revenue, net9,246 7,089 
Other revenue, net (1)
89 91 
Total revenue, net$61,633 $76,859 
(1) Primarily consists of revenues generated from various services such as graduation fees, transcript fees, and other miscellaneous services.fees.

The following table presents the Company’s net revenue disaggregated based on the timing of revenue recognition (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Over time, over period of instruction$76,768 $78,130 
Over time, full tuition grant (1)
14,201 
Point in time (2)
91 5,541 
Total revenue, net$76,859 $97,872 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Over time, over period of instruction$61,592 $76,768 
Point in time (1)
41 91 
Total revenue, net$61,633 $76,859 
(1)Represents revenue generated from the FTG program.
(2)Represents revenue generated from digital textbooks and other miscellaneous fees.

The Company operates under 2 reportable segments and has no significant foreign operations or assets located outside of the United States. For additional information on segmentation, see Note 16,15, “Segment Information.”
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ZOVIO INC
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Deferred Revenue and Student Deposits
DeferredCurrent deferred revenue and student deposits consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
Deferred revenue$7,307 $7,477 
Student deposits770 613 
Total deferred revenue and student deposits$8,077 $8,090 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Deferred revenue, current$14,734 $14,469 
Student deposits423 470 
Total current deferred revenue and student deposits$15,157 $14,939 

Below are the opening and closing balances of current deferred revenue from the Company’s contracts with customers (in thousands):
March 31, 2022March 31, 2021
Current deferred revenue opening balance, January 1$14,469 $7,477 
Current deferred revenue closing balance, March 3114,734 7,307 
Increase (decrease)$265 $(170)
For further information on receivables, refer to Note 6, “Accounts Receivable, Net” within the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Deferred revenue consists of cash payments that are received or due in advance of the Company’s performance.
Below are As of March 31, 2022 the opening and closing balances of deferred revenue frombalance relates entirely to the Company’s contracts with customers (in thousands):
20212020
Deferred revenue opening balance, January 1$7,477 $23,356 
Deferred revenue closing balance, March 317,307 33,344 
Increase (decrease)$(170)$9,988 
For further information on receivables, refer to Note 7, “Accounts Receivable, Net” within the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Zovio Growth segment. For the majority of the Company’s customers, payment for services is due prior to services being provided. Under special circumstances, some customers may be offered non-interest bearing payment plan arrangementsprovided and is included in current deferred revenue. However, there are contracts which include deferred revenue that can extend for up to three years. These payment plan arrangements give rise to significant financing components. However, since the Company historically collects substantially all of the consideration to which it expectsis deemed to be entitled under such payment planslong-term. For additional information, refer to Note 7, “Other Significant Balance Sheet Accounts - Other Long-Term Liabilities” within one year or less, the impact of these significant financing components is not material to any period presented.condensed consolidated financial statements.
The difference between the opening and closing balances of deferred revenue primarily results from the timing difference between the Company’s performance and the customer’s payment. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company recognized $6.7 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2022. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized $4.7 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized $20.2 million of revenue that was included in the deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2020. Amounts reported in the closing balance of deferred revenue are expected to be recognized as revenue within the next 12 months.
5.4. Restructuring and Impairment Expense
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized $2.8 million, respectively, of restructuring and impairment expense, the components of which are described below. NaN such expense was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
The Company had previously relocated its headquarters from California to Arizona. In addition, the Company had previously vacated or consolidated properties and subsequently reassessed its obligations on non-cancelable leases. As a result ofAdditionally, the relocationCompany previously implemented restructuring plans to reduce operating expenses, implement cost reductions and conserve cash resources. The severance costs and lease reassessments, duringcosts are expected to substantially all be paid out over the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized expense of $41 thousand. NaN such expense was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
The Company had previously reassessed its resources through reorganization. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recognized an expense of $2.7 million of restructuring and impairment expense relating to severance costs for wages and benefits. NaN such credit or expense was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The following table summarizes the amounts recorded in the restructuring and impairment expense line item on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Severance costs2,722 
Lease exit and other costs41 
Total restructuring and impairment expense$$2,763 
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company's restructuring and impairment liability by type during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 (in thousands):
Student Transfer CostsSeverance CostsLease Exit and Other CostsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2020$1,282 $742 $1,974 $3,998 
Payments and adjustments(323)(893)(1,216)
Balance at March 31, 2021$1,282 $419 $1,081 $2,782 
Student Transfer CostsSeverance CostsLease Exit and Other CostsTotal
Balance at December 31, 2021$1,282 $520 $398 $2,200 
Payments and adjustments— (294)(67)(361)
Balance at March 31, 2022$1,282 $226 $331 $1,839 
The restructuring liability amounts are recorded within either the (i) accounts payable and accrued liabilities account or (ii) leaserent liability account or (iii) other long-term liabilities account on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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5. Fair Value Measurements
The following tables summarize the fair value information as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Mutual funds$905 $— $— $905 
As of March 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Mutual funds$1,366 $$$1,366 

As of December 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Mutual funds$1,515 $$$1,515 
As of
December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Mutual funds$974 $— $— $974 
The mutual funds in the tables above, represent the deferred compensation asset balances, which are considered to be trading securities. The Company’s deferred compensation asset balances are recorded in the investments line item on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, and are classified as Level 1 securities. There were no transfers between any level categories for investments during the periods presented.
There were no differences between amortized cost and fair value of investments as of March 31, 20212022 or December 31, 2020,2021, and 0no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income during either the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or 2020.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
7.6. Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
Accounts receivable$8,549 $8,420 
Less allowance for credit losses1,718 1,216 
Accounts receivable, net$6,831 $7,204 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Accounts receivable$7,726 $10,562 
Less allowance for credit losses1,130 931 
Accounts receivable, net$6,596 $9,631 

The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Beginning
Balance
Charged to
Expense
Write-offsRecoveries of amountsEnding
Balance
$931 $201 $(2)$— $1,130 
The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Beginning
Balance
Charged to
Expense
Write-offsRecoveries of amounts
Ending
Balance
Non-FTG related allowance$1,216 $661 $(159)$$1,718 
  Total allowance for credit losses$1,216 $661 $(159)$$1,718 

The following table presents the changes in the allowance for credit losses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 (in thousands):
Beginning
Balance
Charged to
Expense
Write-offsRecoveries of amounts
Ending
Balance
FTG-related allowance$1,749 $603 $(404)$122 $2,070 
Non-FTG related allowance11,963 2,734 (7,185)1,569 9,081 
   Total allowance for credit losses$13,712 $3,337 $(7,589)$1,691 $11,151 
Beginning
Balance
Charged to
Expense
Write-offsRecoveries of amountsEnding
Balance
$1,216 $661 $(159)$— $1,718 

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8.7. Other Significant Balance Sheet Accounts
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
Prepaid expenses$3,528 $3,027 
Prepaid licenses3,888 1,371 
Prepaid income taxes48 48 
Income tax receivable1,567 1,644 
Prepaid insurance1,136 1,127 
Insurance recoverable355 404 
Other current assets (1)
4,871 4,996 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$15,393 $12,617 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Prepaid expenses$3,760 $2,664 
Prepaid licenses3,685 1,233 
Prepaid insurance2,437 2,254 
Insurance recoverable515 496 
Other current assets (1)
6,846 6,776 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$17,243 $13,423 
(1) Other current assets includes payment ofa net asset adjustment due from Global Campus related to the Sale Transaction.Transaction, which is currently in mediation.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
Furniture and office equipment$23,323 $36,146 
Software5,505 7,512 
Leasehold improvements16,855 16,325 
Vehicles22 22 
Total property and equipment45,705 60,005 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(16,140)(29,430)
Total property and equipment, net$29,565 $30,575 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Furniture and office equipment$22,001 $22,032 
Software4,493 4,493 
Leasehold improvements15,921 15,921 
Vehicles22 22 
Total property and equipment42,437 42,468 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(17,472)(16,086)
Total property and equipment, net$24,965 $26,382 
For the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $1.3$1.4 million and $1.6$1.3 million, respectively.
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Goodwill and Intangibles, Net
Goodwill and intangibles, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2021
Definite-lived intangible assets:Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Capitalized curriculum costs$13,780 $(12,711)$1,069 
Purchased intangible assets14,185 (7,509)6,676 
   Total definite-lived intangible assets$27,965 $(20,220)$7,745 
Goodwill23,176 
Total goodwill and intangibles, net$30,921 
December 31, 2020
Definite-lived intangible assets:Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Capitalized curriculum costs$13,745 $(12,644)$1,101 
Purchased intangible assets14,185 (6,677)7,508 
   Total definite-lived intangible assets$27,930 $(19,321)$8,609 
Goodwill23,176 
Total goodwill and intangibles, net$31,785 
March 31, 2022
Definite-lived intangible assets:Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Capitalized curriculum costs$14,012 $(12,733)$1,279 
Purchased intangible assets14,185 (9,561)4,624 
   Total definite-lived intangible assets$28,197 $(22,294)$5,903 
Goodwill23,176 
Total goodwill and intangibles, net$29,079 
December 31, 2021
Definite-lived intangible assets:Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Capitalized curriculum costs$13,982 $(12,796)$1,186 
Purchased intangible assets14,185 (9,048)5,137 
   Total definite-lived intangible assets$28,167 $(21,844)$6,323 
Goodwill23,176 
Total goodwill and intangibles, net$29,499 
For the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, amortization expense was $1.0$0.6 million and $1.3$1.0 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the estimated remaining amortization expense as of each fiscal year ended below (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
Remainder of 2021$1,983 
20222,397 
20232,239 
2024671 
2025117 
Thereafter338 
Total future amortization expense$7,745 
Year Ended December 31,
Remainder of 2022$1,887 
20232,477 
2024910 
2025257 
2026137 
Thereafter235 
Total future amortization expense$5,903 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Accounts payable$9,952 $5,967 
Accrued salaries and wages7,205 5,434 
Accrued bonus1,714 3,625 
Accrued vacation3,055 3,037 
Accrued litigation and fees22,376 22,376 
Minimum residual liability (1)
22,481 14,987 
Accrued expenses12,816 13,400 
Current leases payable4,515 4,492 
Accrued insurance liability1,280 1,404 
Accrued income taxes payable127 47 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$85,521 $74,769 
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
Accounts payable$12,572 $11,246 
Accrued salaries and wages8,564 6,149 
Accrued bonus5,061 11,428 
Accrued vacation3,612 3,369 
Accrued litigation and fees8,341 8,341 
Minimum residual liability7,055 1,216 
Accrued expenses16,835 12,473 
Current leases payable5,655 6,934 
Accrued insurance liability1,343 1,537 
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities$69,038 $62,693 
(1)Amount represents approximately 75% of the total amount anticipated to be remitted to Global Campus in June 2022. The amount payable could be materially different than the current estimate projected by management.
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
Uncertain tax positions$28 $28 
Notes payableNotes payable3,095 2,981 Notes payable$2,759 $2,723 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue673 807 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities5,635 4,172 Other long-term liabilities242 1,585 
Total other long-term liabilitiesTotal other long-term liabilities$8,758 $7,181 Total other long-term liabilities$3,674 $5,115 

9.8. Credit Facilities
The Company has issued letters of credit that are collateralized with cash, (held in restricted cash) in the aggregate amount of $20.0$6.0 million as of March 31, 2021.2022. The letters of credit relate primarily to the Company's leased facilities and insurance requirements. The collateralized cash is held in restricted cash on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets.
As part of its normal business operations, theThe Company is required to provide surety bonds in certain states in which it does business. As a result, the Company does business. The Company haspreviously entered into a surety bond facility with an insurance company to provide such bonds when required. As of March 31, 2021, the surety hadAlthough there are no remaining issued $2.6 million in bonds on the Company’s behalf under this facility.facility as of March 31, 2022, the Company still holds certain liability associated with any required collateral.
Subsequent to the quarter end, on April 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Financing Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) among the Company, as borrower, each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “Lenders”) and Blue Torch Finance LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (the “Agent”). The Credit Facility provides for, among other things, a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $31.5 million (the “Term Loan”). The proceeds of the Term Loan will be used (i) if necessary, to satisfy any final judgement in the CA Attorney General lawsuit, and (ii) thereafter, to fund the working capital of the Company and the Guarantors.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Subject to the terms of Credit Facility, the Term Loan bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 9.0%, payable monthly. The principal amount of the Term Loan will be repayable in equal quarterly installments of $393,750 beginning June 30, 2023 and through March 31, 2025, with the remaining unpaid principal amount of the Term Loan, and all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, due and payable on the maturity date of April 14, 2025.
The Credit Facility contains customary representations, warranties, affirmative and negative covenants (including financial covenants), and indemnification provisions in favor of the Agent and the Lenders. The financial covenants include a minimum cash flow covenant that takes effect six months following the Effective Date and that is to be tested on a monthly basis for the trailing twelve month period, a minimum liquidity covenant that requires the Company to maintain unrestricted cash on hand at all times of at least $7.5 million (inclusive of any proceeds of the Term Loan in excess of the amounts used to satisfy any final judgment in the CA Attorney General lawsuit, and minimum revenue covenants applicable to each of the Company’s Fullstack Academy, LLC and TutorMe, LLC subsidiaries and that are to be tested on a monthly basis beginning June 30, 2022 for the trailing twelve month period.
In connection with the Credit Facility, the Company issued warrants (the “Warrants”) to the Lenders to purchase at any time or from time to time on or after the date that is six months from the Effective Date, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, such number of shares of common stock of the Company as equals 5.0% of the outstanding fully-diluted shares of common stock of the Company as of the issuance date.
10.9. Lease Obligations
Operating Leases
The Company leases various office and classroom facilities with terms that expire at various dates through 2023.2033. These facilities are used for academic operations, corporate functions, enrollment services and student support services. The Company does not have any leases other than its office facilities.facilities and classrooms. All of the leases were classified as operating leases for the period ended March 31, 2021,2022, and the Company does not have any finance leases. All of the leases, other than those that may qualify for the short-term scope exception of 12 months or less, are recorded on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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NotesIn 2021, the Company entered into a new lease in New York for classrooms and office space and recorded a right-of-use asset of $14.6 million in exchange for lease obligations. However, in the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company began to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
market this space for sublease. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to sublease the space at rates materially similar to that of the current lease.
The Company has agreements toCompany's 1 active sublease certain portions of its office facilities, with 3 active subleases as of March 31, 2021.2022 relates to office space of approximately 21,000 square feet in Denver, Colorado with a remaining commitment to lease of 11 months and net lease payments of $0.6 million. Sublease income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 was $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company’s subleases dosublease does not include any options to extend or for early termination and do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. All of the subleases wereThe sublease was classified as an operating leaseslease for the period ended March 31, 2021. The Company is subleasing approximately 37,000 square feet of office space in Denver, Colorado with a remaining commitment to lease of 5 months and net lease payments of $0.4 million. The Company is subleasing additional office space of approximately 21,000 square feet in Denver, Colorado with a remaining commitment to lease of 24 months and net lease payments of $1.2 million. The Company is also subleasing approximately 24,000 square feet of office space in San Diego, California with a remaining commitment to lease of 9 months and net lease payments of $0.8 million.Sublease income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively.2022.
11.10. Income (Loss) Per Share
Basic income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
Diluted income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders for the period by the sum of (i) the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, plus (ii) potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, if the effect is dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities for the periods presented include stock options, unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and unvested performance stock units (“PSUs”).
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted income (loss) per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except per share data):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Numerator:  
Net income (loss)$(7,437)$(9,493)
Denominator:  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding33,562 32,769 
Effect of dilutive options and stock units— — 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding33,562 32,769 
Income (loss) per share:  
Basic$(0.22)$(0.29)
Diluted$(0.22)$(0.29)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Numerator:  
Net income (loss)$(9,493)$2,020 
Denominator:  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding32,769 30,340 
Effect of dilutive options and stock units1,716 
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding32,769 32,056 
Income (loss) per share:  
Basic$(0.29)$0.07 
Diluted$(0.29)$0.06 
The following table sets forth the number of stock options and stock units excluded from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share for the periods indicated below because their effect was anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
20212020
Stock options1,582 1,764 
Stock units1,461 1,717 

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Stock options1,096 1,582 
Stock units3,163 1,461 
12.11. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recorded $2.4 million and $4.1a reversal of $1.2 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.2022, primarily relating to the forfeitures of certain performance-based PSUs not meeting their targets. The Company recorded $2.4 million of stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The related income tax benefitexpense was $0.6 million and $1.0$0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and the related income tax benefit was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company granted 1.0 million RSUs at a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.84 and 0.5 million RSUs vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company granted 0.5 million RSUs at a grant date fair value of $4.25, and 2020, respectively.0.8 million RSUs vested.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company granted 0.4 million performance-based PSUs at a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.91, and 0.2 million performance-based or market-based PSUs vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company did not grant any performance-based or market-based PSUs and no performance-based or market-based PSUs vested.
During each of the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company did not grant any stock options and no stock options were exercised.
As of March 31, 2022, unrecognized compensation cost was $5.8 million related to unvested stock options, RSUs and PSUs.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company granted 0.5 million RSUs at a weighted average grant date fair value of $4.25 and 0.8 million RSUs vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company granted 32,950 RSUs at a grant date fair value of $1.91, and 0.5 million RSUs vested.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company did 0t grant any performance-based or market-based PSUs, and 0 performance-based or market-based PSUs vested. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, 0 market-based PSUs were granted and 0 performance-based or market-based PSUs vested.
During the three months ended March 31, 2021, 0 stock options were granted and 0 stock options were exercised. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company did 0t grant any stock options and 0 stock options were exercised.
As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost was $5.5 million related to unvested stock options, RSUs and PSUs.
13.12. Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset-liability method to account for taxes. Under this method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements that will result in income and deductions in future years.
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more-likely-than-not. In order to make this determination, the Company evaluates a number of factors including the ability to generate future taxable income from reversing taxable temporary differences, forecasts of financial and taxable income or loss, and the ability to carryback certain operating losses to refund taxes paid in prior years. The cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended March 31, 20212022 constituted significant negative objective evidence against the Company’s ability to realize a benefit from its federal deferred tax assets. Such objective evidence limited the ability of the Company to consider in its evaluation certain subjective evidence such as the Company’s projections for future growth. On the basis of its evaluation, the Company determined that its deferred tax assets were not more-likely-than-not to be realized and that a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets should continue to be maintained as of March 31, 2021.2022.
The Company’s current effective income tax rate that has been applied to normal, recurring operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 was (1.0)%. The Company’s actual effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, after discrete items, was (0.9)(1.1)%.
As of both March 31, 2021,2022, and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $19 thousand, respectively, ofdid not have any gross unrecognized tax benefits, of which $15 thousand, respectively, would impact the effective income tax rate if recognized.benefits. Although the Company believes the tax accruals provided are reasonable, the final determination of tax returns under review or returns that may be reviewed in the future and any related litigation could result in tax liabilities that materially differ from the Company’s historical income tax provisions and accruals.
The Company has analyzed filing positions in all of the federal and state jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns, as well as all open tax years in these jurisdictions. The 2017 tax years 2001 through 2019year are forward are open to examination by major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the Company obtained the Joint Committee on Taxation approval of the net operating loss carryback refund claims filed under the 2020 CARES Actfor federal income tax purposes, and the IRS audit examinations of the Company’s2015 tax year and forward are open to examination for state income tax returns for the years 2013 through 2016 was finalized. The IRS examinations had no adverse material impact on the Company’s overall financial results as of March 31, 2021.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, the FTB audit examinations of the Company’s income tax returns for the tax years ended December 31, 2013 through 2015 were finalized. The FTB examinations had no adverse material impact on the Company's overall financial results as of March 31, 2021.
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14.13. Regulatory
The Company is subject to extensive regulation by federal and state governmental agencies and accrediting bodies. In particular, the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (“Higher Education Act”), and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”) subject the Company and its university partners to significant regulatory scrutiny on the basis of numerous standards that institutions of higher education must satisfy in order to participate in the various federal student financial aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (“Title IV programs”). After the sale of the University to Global Campus, the Company remains responsible for liabilities resulting from any violation of these regulatory requirements during the time it owned and operated the University, either directly or by an obligation to indemnify Global Campus.
Department of Education On-Site Program Review of former Ashford University
In December 2016, the Department informed the University that it intended to continue the on-site program review, which commenced in January 2017 and initially covered the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 award years, but may be expanded if the Department deems such expansion appropriate. To date, the Company has not received a draft report from the Department.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Department of Education Close Out Audit of University of the Rockies
TheDuring the fiscal year 2018, the Company previously recorded an expense of $1.5 million, during the fiscal year 2018, in relation to the close out audit of University of the Rockies resulting from its merger with the University in October 2018. The expense was recorded in relation to borrower defense to repayment regulations. On September 26, 2019, the Department sent the University a Final Audit Determination letter for the University of the Rockies. This letter confirmed that with the exception of the borrower defense to repayment regulations, none of the other audit findings resulted in financial liability. The Department also stated that additional liabilities could accrue in the future. On December 19, 2019, the Company filed an administrative appeal with the Department appealing the alleged liability on the basis that the University of Rockies did not close but rather merged with the University. The briefing on the appeal is complete and the Company is awaiting a decision by the administrative law judge.
WSCUC Accreditation of formerGlobal Campus (formerly Ashford UniversityUniversity)
Global Campus is regionally accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (“WSCUC”). In July 2013, WSCUC granted Initial Accreditation to the University for five years, until July 2018. In December 2013, the University effected its transition to WSCUC accreditation and designated its San Diego, California facilities as its main campus and its Clinton, Iowa campus as an additional location. As part of its institutional review process, WSCUC commenced its comprehensive review of the University with an off-site review in March 2018. As part of the WSCUC Institutional Review Process a Reaffirmation of Accreditation Visit was conducted by an evaluation team in April 2019. At its meeting in June 2019, the CommissionWSCUC acted to reaffirm accreditation through Spring 2025.
In connection with the Purchase Agreement by and among the Company and the University of Arizona, the Company submitted to WSCUC, on July 1, 2020, a substantive change application for a change in ownership from the University to Global Campus which required review and approval by the Substantive Change Committee and the Structural Change Committee of the Commission.
On November 12, 2020, WSCUC notified Zovio that it had approved the change of control application filed to complete the Sale Transaction, subject to certain conditions. These conditions included (i) ensuring that Global Campus is differentiated effectively from the University of Arizona and its affiliates in marketing materials; (ii) providing a report to WSCUC within 90 days of the close of the transaction outlining the actionable steps it will take to address student success including in the form of retention and graduation; (iii) those officers, administrators and related parties who become Global Campus officers or administrators divest themselves of their financial and ownership interest in the Company; and (iv) Global Campus and the Company submit a revised strategic services agreement which incorporates any applicable key performance indicators into that agreement. Additionally, WSCUC notified Global Campus that the provisions of the Notice of Concern issued as part of the reaffirmation of the University in July 2019 also remain in effect and that WSCUC will conduct a post-implementation site visit of Global Campus within six months of the closing of the Sale Transaction.
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effect.
Department of Education Regulation
On December 1, 2020, the parties to the Purchase Agreement entered into Amendment No. 1 to the Purchase Agreement (“Amendment”) pursuant to which, among other things, the University of Arizona and Global Campus waived the closing condition regarding issuance of a pre-acquisition review notice by the Department of Education. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, as amended, the Closing was subject to customary closing conditions for transactions in this sector. The Department is expected to conduct a post-closing review of Global Campus following the Sale Transaction, consistent with the Department’s procedures during which the Department makes a determination on the institution’s request for recertification from the Department following the change of control, including whether to impose or place other conditions or restrictions.
To be eligible to participate in Title IV programs, an institution must comply with the Higher Education Act and the regulations thereunder that are administered by the Department. The provisions of the Higher Education Act also include being in compliance with the following:
The 90/10 Rule - A proprietary institution loses eligibility to participate in Title IV programs if the institution derives more than 90% of its revenues from Title IV program funds for two consecutive fiscal years, as calculated in accordance with Department regulations. Any institution that violates the 90/10 rule for two consecutive fiscal years becomes ineligible to participate in Title IV programs for at least two fiscal years. In addition, an institution whose rate exceeds 90% for any single fiscal year is placed on provisional certification and may be subject to other enforcement measures.
Cohort Default Rate -For each federal fiscal year, the Department calculates a rate of student defaults over a three-year measuring period for each educational institution, which is known as a “cohort default rate.” An institution may lose eligibility to participate in the Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Pell Grant Program if, for each of the three most recent federal fiscal years, 30% or more of its students who became subject to a repayment obligation in that federal fiscal year defaulted on such obligation by the end of the following federal fiscal year. The most recent official three-year cohort default rates for the University prior to the Sale Transaction for the 2017 federal fiscal year, were 14.7%.
Financial Responsibility - The Department calculates an institution’s composite score for financial responsibility based on its (i) equity ratio, which measures the institution’s capital resources, ability to borrow and financial viability; (ii) primary reserve ratio, which measures the institution’s ability to support current operations from expendable resources; and (iii) net income ratio, which measures the institution’s ability to operate at a profit. An institution that does not meet the Department’s minimum composite score of 1.5 may demonstrate its financial responsibility by posting a letter of credit in favor of the Department and possibly accepting other conditions on its participation in the Title IV programs. Following the Sale Transaction, the University is no longer owned by Zovio, and therefore Global Campus will submit its stand-alone audited financial statements to the Department for the purpose of calculating the institution’s composite score.
Borrowers Defense to Repayment
On October 28, 2016, the Department published borrower defense to repayment regulations to change processes that assist students in gaining relief under certain provisions of the Direct Loan Program regulations. These defense to repayment regulations allow a borrower to assert a defense to repayment on the basis of a substantial misrepresentation, any other misrepresentation in cases where certain other factors are present, a breach of contract or a favorable nondefault contested judgment against a school for its act or omission relating to the making of the borrower’s loan or the provision of educational services for which the loan was provided. In addition, the financial responsibility standards contained in the new regulations establish the conditions or events that trigger the requirement for an institution to provide the Department with financial protection in the form of a letter of credit or other security against potential institutional liabilities. Triggering conditions or events include, among others, certain state, federal or accrediting agency actions or investigations, and in the case of publicly traded companies, receipt of certain warnings from the SEC or the applicable stock exchange, or the failure to timely file a required annual or quarterly report with the SEC. The new regulations also prohibit schools from requiring that students agree to settle future disputes through arbitration.
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On March 15, 2019, the Department issued guidance for the implementation of parts of the regulations. The guidance covers an institution’s responsibility in regard to reporting mandatory and discretionary triggers as part of the financial responsibility standards, class action bans and pre-dispute arbitration agreements, submission of arbitral and judicial records, and repayment rates.
On August 30, 2019, the Department finalized the regulations derived from the 2017-2018 negotiated rulemaking process and subsequent public comments. This version of the borrower defense regulations applies to all federal student loans made on or after July 1, 2020, and, among other things: grants borrowers the right to assert borrower defense to repayment claims
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against institutions, regardless of whether the loan is in default or in collection proceedings; allows borrowers to file defense to repayment claims three years from either the student’s date of graduation or withdrawal from the institution; and gives students the ability to allege a specific amount of financial harm and to obtain relief in an amount determined by the Department, which may be greater or lesser than their original claim amount. It also includes financial triggers and other factors for recalculating an institution’s financial responsibility composite score that differ from those in the 2016 regulations.
On June 8, 2020, President Trump vetoed House Joint Resolution 56,March 18, 2021, the Department announced it would adopt a Congressional Review Act resolutionstreamlined approach for granting full debt relief to borrowers reversing the methodology first announced in December 2019 that would blockallowed for partial student loan cancellation for borrowers. The Department determined that the Trump administration’s rewrite of the Obama administration’s borrower defense to repayment rule. On June 26, 2020, the House of Representatives failed to override President Trump’s veto. The rewritten borrower defense to repayment rule went into effect on July 1, 2020 and will apply to any federal student loans made on that date or after.previous methodology did not result in an appropriate relief determination.
In July 2020, the Department notified Zoviothe Company that they would be initiating a preliminary review of borrower defense applications from borrowers who made claims regarding the University. As part of the initial fact-finding process, the Department will send individual student claims to the University and allow the institution the opportunity to submit a response to the borrower’s allegations. Zovio has begun to receive these claimsIn 2020, the Company received and is reviewing and compiling the individual facts of each case to submittimely responded to the Department for their review. Zovio has responded to everything receivedsubmitted claims and cannot predict the outcome of the Department’s review at this time. In 2022, Global Campus also received additional borrower defense applications from borrowers. Global Campus is responding to these additional submitted claims and we cannot predict the outcome of the Department's review at this time.
15.14. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, the Company is a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. When the Company becomes aware of a claim or potential claim, it assesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. In accordance with GAAP, the Company records loss contingencies in its financial statements only for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Where a range of loss can be reasonably estimated, the best estimate within that range should be accrued. If no estimate is better than another, the Company records the minimum estimated liability in the range. If the loss is not probable or the amount of the loss cannot be reasonably estimated, the Company discloses the nature of the specific claim if the likelihood of a potential loss is reasonably possible and the amount involved could be material. The Company continuously assesses the potential liability related to the Company’s pending litigation and revises its estimates when additional information becomes available. Other than the specific liabilities assumed by Global Campus, the Company and AU LLC will generally remain responsible for liabilities of the University relating to periods prior to the closing of the Sale Transaction. Below is a list of material legal proceedings to which the Company or its subsidiaries is a party.
California Attorney General Investigation of For-Profit Educational Institutions
In January 2013, the Company received from the Attorney General of the State of California (“CA Attorney General”) an Investigative Subpoena relating to the CA Attorney General’s investigation of for-profit educational institutions. Pursuant to the Investigative Subpoena, the CA Attorney General requested documents and detailed information for the time period March 1, 2009 to the date of the Investigative Subpoena. On July 24, 2013, the CA Attorney General filed a petition to enforce certain categories of the Investigative Subpoena related to recorded calls and electronic marketing data. On September 25, 2013, the Company reached an agreement with the CA Attorney General to produce certain categories of the documents requested in the petition and stipulated to continue the hearing on the petition to enforce from October 3, 2013 to January 9, 2014. On January 13, 2014 and June 19, 2014, the Company received additional Investigative Subpoenas from the CA Attorney General, each requesting additional documents and information for the time period March 1, 2009 through each such date.
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Representatives from the Company met with representatives from the CA Attorney General’s office on several occasions to discuss the status of the investigation, additional information requests, and specific concerns related to possible unfair business practices in connection with the Company’s recruitment of students and debt collection practices.
The parties also discussed a potential resolution involving injunctive relief, other non-monetary remedies and a payment to the CA Attorney General and in the third quarter of 2016, the Company recorded an expense of $8.0 million related to the cost of resolving this matter.
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The parties did not reach a resolution and on November 29, 2017, the CA Attorney General filed suit against Ashford and the Company. The Company intends to vigorously defenddefended this case and emphatically denies the allegations made by the CA Attorney General that it ever deliberately misled its students, falsely advertised its programs, or in any way waswere not fully accurate in its statements to investors. However, the outcome of this legal proceeding is uncertain at this point because of the many questions of fact and law that may arise. At present, the Company cannot reasonably estimate any updated range of loss for this action based on currently available information and as such, the prior accrual of $8.0 million remains and is recorded on the accounts payable and accrued liabilities line item on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Massachusetts Attorney General Investigation of Bridgepoint Education, Inc. and Ashford UniversityA trial took place from November 2021 through December 2021.
On July 21, 2014,March 7, 2022, the Company received from the Attorney GeneralSuperior Court of the State of Massachusetts (“MACalifornia, County of San Diego (the “Court”), issued a Statement of Decision regarding the Lawsuit in favor of the CA Attorney General”)General. In the Statement of Decision, the Court ordered the Company to pay $22.4 million in statutory penalties. As a Civil Investigative Demand (“MA CID”) relating toresult, the MACompany accrued an additional $14.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, and the total of $22.4 million remains accrued as of March 31, 2022. The Court denied the CA Attorney General’s investigation of for-profit educational institutionsdemands for restitution and whether the University’s business practices complied with Massachusetts consumer protection laws. Pursuant to the MA CID, the MA Attorney General has requested from the Company and Global Campus documents and information for the time period January 1, 2006 to present.injunctive relief finding no evidence postdating 2017 that would necessitate an injunction. The Company is cooperatingdisappointed by the Court’s decision and believes that its practices were at all times in compliance with California law. The Company is currently considering all options available to it related to the investigationStatement of Decision. On April 7, 2022, the Company filed a motion for a new trial and/or to set aside and cannot predictvacate the eventual scope, duration or outcome of the investigation at this time.judgement, which is currently set for a hearing on May 13, 2022.

16.15. Segment Information
Prior to December 1, 2020, theThe Company operated in one segment for reporting purposes. Following the Sale Transaction, the Company now operates in 2 reportable segments: The University Partners Segment and the Zovio Growth Segment. These segments were recast based upon the Company’s respective offerings.
On December 1, 2020, the Company consummated the Sale Transaction. For additional information see Note 1, “Nature of Business.”Growth. The Company reports segment information based upon the management approach, and the Sale Transaction resulted in a change in how the chief operating decision maker viewedviews the operations moving forward. This change included the creation ofoperations. The Company has three operating segments: Fullstack, TutorMe, and Zovio, and two reportable segments: The University Partners Segment and the Zovio Growth Segment.Growth.
The Company’s operating segments are determined based on (i) financial information reviewed by the CEO, who is the chief operating decision maker, (ii) internal management and related reporting structure, and (iii) the basis upon which the chief operating decision maker makes resource allocation decisions. During the quarter ended March 31, 2021, in conjunction with the departure of the Company's chief executive officer, the chief operating decision maker transitioned to the Office of the CEO, which is comprised of three executives. The Fullstack and TutorMe operating segments are aggregated into a single reportable segment, thecalled Zovio Growth Segment.Growth. The aggregation of the Fullstack and TutorMe operating segments is based on their uniform customer bases and methods of services provided as well as evaluation of quantitative thresholds as required by ASC 280-10-50-12. Based on these same quantitative tests, the Zovio operating segment is a separate reportable segment, thecalled University Partners Segment.Partners. This change in segment reporting did not have any impact on the determination of reporting units used to assess impairment under ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.
The Company’s University Partners Segmentsegment includes the technology and services provided to colleges and universities to enable the online delivery of degree programs and therelated goods and services. The Company’s University Partners Segment also includes the tuition revenue related to the University prior to the Sale Transaction on December 1, 2020. The Company’s Zovio Growth Segment includes its subsidiaries Fullstack and TutorMe, an online coding academy and tutoring service, respectively.
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Segment Performance
The following table summarizes financial information regarding each reportable segment’s results of operations for the periods presented (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Revenue by segment
University Partners Segment$69,679$93,866
Zovio Growth Segment7,1804,006
Total revenue and other revenue$76,859$97,872
Segment profitability
University Partners Segment$(5,437)$(3,582)
Zovio Growth Segment(1,615)(3,935)
Total segment profitability(1)$(7,052)$(7,517)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Revenue by segment
University Partners$52,333$69,679
Zovio Growth9,3007,180
Total revenue and other revenue$61,633$76,859
Segment profitability
University Partners$(2,626)$(5,437)
Zovio Growth(2,573)(1,615)
Total segment profitability(1)$(5,199)$(7,052)
(1) Segment profitability represents EBITDA.
The following table reconciles total loss before income taxes to total segment profitability (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Loss before income taxes$(7,359)$(9,410)
Adjustments:
Other expense, net127 73 
Depreciation and amortization expense2,033 2,285 
Total segment profitability$(5,199)$(7,052)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Loss before income taxes$(9,410)$(10,757)
Adjustments:
Other expense, net73 262 
Depreciation and amortization expense2,285 2,978 
Total segment profitability$(7,052)$(7,517)
For eachDuring both the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and March 31, 2020,2021, Global Campus accounted for the entire amount of the University Partners segment revenue, respectively.
For each ofDuring both the three months ended March 31, 20212022 or 2020,2021, there were no customers or individual university clients which accounted for 10% or more of the Zovio Growth segment revenue.
The Company’s total assets by segment are as follows (in thousands):
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
University Partners$88,172 $86,628 
Zovio Growth60,579 62,406 
Total assets$148,751 $149,034 
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
University Partners Segment$113,706 $111,830 
Zovio Growth Segment46,340 49,476 
Total assets$160,046 $161,306 

As of March 31, 2022, approximately $34.3 million of the assets in University Partners were considered to be entity-wide assets.
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The Company’s accounts receivable and current deferred revenue in each segment are as follows (in thousands):
As of
March 31, 2021
As of
December 31, 2020
University Partners Segment accounts receivable$$45 
Zovio Growth Segment accounts receivable6,828 7,159 
Total accounts receivable$6,831 $7,204 
University Partners Segment deferred revenue$10 $10 
Zovio Growth Segment deferred revenue8,067 8,080 
Total deferred revenue$8,077 $8,090 
As of March 31, 2022As of
December 31, 2021
University Partners$64 $78 
Zovio Growth6,532 9,553 
Total accounts receivable$6,596 $9,631 
University Partners$— $— 
Zovio Growth15,157 14,939 
Total deferred revenue and student deposits, current$15,157 $14,939 
As of each March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020, there were no individual partners or customers which accounted for 10% or more of2021, the University Partners segment net accounts receivable balance. Additionally, asbalance was immaterial. As of each March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, there were no individual partners or customers which accounted for 10% or more of the Zovio Growth segment net accounts receivable balance, as customers are individual students or third parties paying on their behalf, rather than university clients.
The Company’s goodwill amounts both as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, are fully attributable to the Zovio Growth Segment.segment. For additional information on goodwill, see Note 8,7, “Other Significant Balance Sheet Accounts - Goodwill and intangibles, net.”

17.16. Subsequent Events
FollowingThe Company performed an evaluation of events occurring between the end of our most recent quarter end and the date of filing these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The majority of our cash comes from our Services Agreement with our largest customer. The service fees in the Services Agreement are subject to certain minimum residual liability adjustments, including performance-based adjustments, minimum profit level adjustments, and excess direct cost adjustments. These adjustments are all variable in nature in that they depend upon the Company’s performance, and to a reviewcertain extent the performance of the operations and cost structure ofour customer, during each service period. On April 11, 2022 the Company onand their largest customer modified the payment terms from monthly to bi-monthly for the months of July, August and September 2022.
On April 29, 2021,14, 2022, the Company's management adoptedCompany entered into a planFinancing Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) among the Company, as borrower, each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the lenders party thereto from time to reduce operating expenses, implement cost reductionstime (the “Lenders”) and conserve cash resourcesBlue Torch Finance LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (the “Restructuring Plan”“Agent”). The Restructuring Plan will resultCredit Facility provides for, among other things, a term loan in a reduction in forcethe aggregate principal amount of approximately 65 of our employees across the Company. While these cost actions were broad-based across the organization to drive overall efficiencies, they were centered primarily on administrative, non-student facing functions to ensure the Company is able to maintain the necessary resources to support our university partners. The Restructuring Plan is expected to be substantially completed by June 30, 2021. The Company plans to offer severance benefits to the affected employees, including cash severance payments and outplacement services. Each affected employee’s eligibility$31.5 million (the “Term Loan”). See Note 8, “Credit Facilities,” for the severance benefits is contingent upon such employee’s execution of a general release of claims against the Company. The Company currently expects to record a restructuring charge of approximately $2.3 million during the second quarter of 2021 as a result of the Restructuring Plan, consisting of one-time termination benefits for employee severance, benefits and related costs, all of which are expected to result in cash expenditures and substantially all of which will be paid out over the next 12 months.further information.
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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this report. For additional information regarding our financial condition and results of operations, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 (“Form 10-K”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 24, 2021,April 15, 2022, as well as our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of the Form 10-K.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, in this report the terms “Zovio,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “our” refer to Zovio Inc, a Delaware corporation, and its wholly owned and indirect subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements regarding future events, future financial and operating results, strategies, expectations, the competitive environment, regulation and the availability of financial resources, including, without limitation, statements regarding:
our ability and the ability of our current or any future university partners to comply with the extensive and continually evolving regulatory framework, applicable to such partners, including but not limited to Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (“Higher Education Act”), and its implementing regulations, the gainful employment regulations, defense to repayment regulations, state authorization regulations, state laws and regulatory requirements, and accrediting agency requirements;
our ability to meet any conditions of the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) with respect to the Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with the Arizona Board of Regents, for and on behalf of the University of Arizona (“University of Arizona”) and the University of Arizona Global Campus, a newly formed Arizona nonprofit corporation (“Global Campus”);
our ability to service and repay our Financing Agreement (the “Credit Facility”);
projections, predictions and expectations regarding our business, financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources, and enrollment trends;
the ability of our current or any future university partners to obtain continued approval of programs for educational benefits to active duty military students or to veteran students;
the outcome of various lawsuits, claims and legal proceedings;
the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, and the demand for our services and the collectibilitycollectability of our receivables;
initiatives focused on student success, retention and academic quality;
expectations regarding the adequacy of our cash and cash equivalents and other sources of liquidity for ongoing operations, planned capital expenditures and working capital requirements;
expectations regarding capital expenditures;
the impact of accounting standards on our financial statements;
the reasonableness and acceptance of our tax accruals;
the continued growth of our growth segment;
management’s goals and objectives; and
other similar matters that are not historical facts.
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Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar expressions, as well as statements in the future tense.
Forward-looking statements should not be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at or by which such performance or results will be achieved.achieved, if at all. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time such statements are made and the current good faith beliefs, expectations and assumptions of management regarding future events. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. For a discussion of some of these risks and uncertainties, see Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” as well as the discussion of such risks and uncertainties contained in our other filings with the SEC, including the Form 10-K.
All forward-looking statements in this report are qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included herein, and you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect actual results or any changes in our assumptions or expectations or any other factors affecting such forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. If we do update or revise one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Overview
Zovio Inc is an education technology services company that partners with higher education institutions and employers to deliver a suite of innovative, personalized solutions and learning experiences to help learners and leaders achieve their aspirations and help institutions grow. Zovio’s expertise across academic disciplines, credential levels, learning experiences, and modalities has powered student and partner success through a tailored, customer-focused approach bolstered by data analytics. The Company provides student recruitment and enrollment systems, retention strategies, educational tools and curriculums.
In April 2019, the Company acquired both Fullstack Academy, Inc (“Fullstack”) and TutorMe.com, Inc. (“TutorMe”), each of which each became wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. Fullstack is an innovative web development school offering immersive technology bootcamps, and TutorMe is an online education platform that provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring and online courses. Fullstack and TutorMe are both contributors to Zovio's strategy of becoming a best-in-class education technology services company.
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Key operating dataFinancial Metrics
In evaluating our operating performance, our management focuses in large part on our revenue and operating income (loss). The following table, which should be read in conjunction with our annualcondensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report, presents our key operating data for each of the periods presented (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Consolidated Statement of Income Data:20212020
Revenue and other revenue$76,859 $97,872 
Operating loss$(9,337)$(10,495)

Key Financial Metrics
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) Data:20222021
Revenue and other revenue$61,633 $76,859 
Operating loss$(7,232)$(9,337)
Revenue and other revenue
Revenue is primarily derived from our service agreement with our university partners. On December 1, 2020, the Company entered into the Services Agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provideprovides certain educational technology and support services, which has an initial term of fifteen years and seven months, subject to renewal options and certain early termination provisions. The amounts earned from the Services Agreement are denoted as revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). On December 1, 2020, the Company also entered into a transition services agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provide certain temporary transition services (the “Transition Services Agreement”), which has a term of three years. The amounts earned from the Transition Services Agreement are denoted as other revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Subsequent to December 1, 2020, revenue is primarily derived from service revenue from our university partners.
Prior to December 1, 2020, the majority of the amounts earned by the Company were from tuition, technology fees, and digital materials related to students whose primary funding source is governmental funding. The amounts earned from these streams is denoted as university-related revenue on the consolidated statements of income (loss). Factors affecting this revenue include (i) the number of students who enroll and remain enrolled in courses, (ii) degree and program mix, (iii) changes in tuition rates and (iv) the amount of scholarships offered. Enrollments are a function of the number of continuing students at the beginning of each period and new enrollments during the period, offset by students who either graduated or withdrew during the period.
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Costs and expenses
Technology and academic services costs consist primarily of costs related to ongoing maintenance of educational infrastructure, including online course delivery and management, student records, assessment, customer relations management and other internal administrative systems. This also includes costs to provide support for curriculum and new program development, support for faculty training and development and technical support and assistance with state compliance.support. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation, information technology costs, curriculum and new program development costs (which are expensed as incurred), provision for bad debt and other costs associated with these support services. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
Counseling services and support costs consist primarily of costs including team-based counseling and other support to prospective and current students as well as financial aid processing. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation, and other costs such as dues, fees and subscriptions and travel costs. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
Marketing and communication costs consist primarily of lead acquisition, digital communication strategies, brand identity advertising, media planning and strategy, video, data science and analysis, marketing to potential students and other promotional and communication services. This category was primarily from our historical captions of advertising and marketing and promotional. This expense category includes salaries, benefits and share-based compensation for marketing and communication personnel, brand advertising, marketing leads and other promotional and communication expenses. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
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General and administrative costs consist primarily of compensation and benefit costs (including related stock-based compensation) for employees engaged in corporate management, finance, human resources, compliance, and other corporate functions. This category also includes an allocation of depreciation, amortization, rent, and occupancy costs attributable to the provision of these services.
University-related expenses represent those costs that were transferred to Global Campus in the Sale Transaction and that are no longer incurred by the Company. These costs were previously primarily components of instructional costs and services, with some costs from admissions advisory and marketing and some general and administrative.
Restructuring and impairment expenses have historically been primarily comprised of (i) charges related to the write off and impairment of certain assets, (ii) severance costs related to headcount reductions made in connection with restructuring plans and (iii) estimated lease losses related to facilities vacated or consolidated under restructuring plans.
Factors Affecting Comparability
We believe the following factors have had, or can be expected to have, a significant effect on the comparability of recent or future results of operations:
Sale transaction
The results of operations prior to December 1, 2020 are not comparable to those following that date. On December 1, 2020, the Company entered into the Services Agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provide certain educational technology and support services. On December 1, 2020, the Company also entered into the Transition Services Agreement with Global Campus whereby the Company will provide certain temporary transition services. Subsequent to December 1, 2020, revenue is primarily derived from service revenue from our university partners.
Cost reductions
Following a review of the operations and cost structure of the Company, on April 29, 2021, the Company's management adopted a plan to reduce operating expenses, implement cost reductions and conserve cash resources (the “Restructuring Plan”). We believe that these costs reductions will deliver annualized savings of $40.0 million. The Restructuring Plan will result in a reduction in force of approximately 65 of our employees across the Company. While these cost actions were broad-based across the organization to drive overall efficiencies, they were centered primarily on administrative, non-student facing functions to ensure the Company is able to maintain the necessary resources to support our university partners. The Restructuring Plan is expected to be substantially completed by June 30, 2021. The Company plans to offer severance benefits to the affected employees, including cash severance payments and outplacement services. Each affected employee’s eligibility for the severance benefits is contingent upon such employee’s execution of a general release of claims against the Company. The Company currently expects to record a restructuring charge of approximately $2.3 million during the second quarter of 2021 as a result of the Restructuring Plan, consisting of one-time termination benefits for employee severance, benefits and related costs, all of which are expected to result in cash expenditures and substantially all of which will be paid out over the next 12 months.
Seasonality
Our operations are generally subject to seasonal trends. Our university partners generally experience a seasonal increase inhigher new enrollments during the first quarter of each year, subsequent tofollowing a holiday break, as well as during the third quarter each year, when most other colleges and universities begin their fall semesters. While our university partners enroll students throughout the year, the fourth quarter revenue is generally is lower than other quarters due to the holiday break in December, with ana relative increase in the first quarter of each year.
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Trends and uncertainties regarding continuing operations
Valuation allowance
We recognize deferred tax assets if realization of such assets is more-likely-than-not. In order to make this determination, we evaluate factors including the ability to generate future taxable income from reversing taxable temporary differences, forecasts of financial and taxable income or loss. The cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended March 31, 20212022 constituted significant negative objective evidence against our ability to realize a benefit from our federal deferred tax assets. Such objective evidence limited our ability to consider in our evaluation other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth. On the basis ofBased on our evaluation, we determined that our deferred tax assets were not more-likely-than-not to be realized and that a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets should continue to be maintained as of March 31, 2021.2022.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
The critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates” included in Part II, Item 7 of the Form 10-K.
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There were no other material changes to these critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022.

Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) data as a percentage of revenue for each of the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20212020
Revenue and other revenue100.0 %100.0 %
Costs and expenses:  
Technology and academic services24.9 18.9 
Counseling services and support32.9 23.8 
Marketing and communication33.6 25.6 
General and administrative20.8 13.7 
University-related expenses— 25.9 
Restructuring and impairment expense— 2.8 
Total costs and expenses112.2 110.7 
Operating loss(12.2)(10.7)
Other expense, net(0.1)(0.3)
Loss before income taxes(12.3)(11.0)
Income tax expense (benefit)0.1 (13.1)
Net income (loss)(12.4)%2.1 %
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Revenue and other revenue100.0 %100.0 %
Costs and expenses:  
Technology and academic services30.0 24.9 
Counseling services and support34.6 32.9 
Marketing and communication35.6 33.6 
General and administrative11.6 20.8 
Total costs and expenses111.8 112.2 
Operating loss(11.8)(12.2)
Other income (expense), net(0.2)(0.1)
Loss before income taxes(12.0)(12.3)
Income tax expense0.1 0.1 
Net loss(12.1)%(12.4)%
Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021
Total revenue and other revenue. Our totalTotal revenue and other revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, was $76.9$61.6 million and $97.9$76.9 million, respectively, a decrease of $21.0$15.3 million, or 21.5%19.8%. For the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020,2021, University Partners segment revenue was $69.7$52.3 million and $93.9$69.7 million, respectively, representing a decrease of 25.8%24.9%, and the Zovio Growth segment revenue was $7.2$9.3 million and $4.0$7.2 million, respectively, representing an increase of 79.2%29.5%.
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The decrease in revenue in the University Partners segment of $24.2$17.3 million between periods was primarily due to the change in business model in December 2020, and the related decrease in university-relatedservice revenue as compared to the prior year. This decrease was due to a decrease in average weekly enrollment for the three monthmonths ended March 31, 2022, as compared to the same period ended March 31, 2021, as compared to the three month period ended March 31, 2020. Partially offsetting the decrease in2021. A component of the University Partners segment wasrevenue includes the increase of service revenue due to the Services Agreement entered into in December 2020, as well as an increase in other revenue generated from the Transition Services Agreement of approximately $2.8$2.0 million.
The increase in revenue in the Zovio Growth segment between periods was primarily due to the growth in new customer contracts experienced this year within ourthe related subsidiaries, Fullstack Academy and TutorMe.com.
Technology and academic services. Our technologyTechnology and academic services for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were $18.5 million and 2020, were $19.1 million, and $18.5 million, respectively, an increasea decrease of $0.6 million, or 3.3%3.4%. Specific increasesdecreases between periods primarily include license fees of $0.7 million, bad debt expense of $0.5 million, other technology and academic servicesamortization of $0.5$0.3 million, and instructional suppliesprofessional fees of $0.4$0.1 million, partially offset by an decreaseincrease in consulting and outside serviceslicense fees of $0.8 million and facility costs of $0.5$0.3 million. Technology and academic services, as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were 30.0% and 2020, were 24.9% and 18.9%, respectively, an increase of 6.0%5.1%. This increase primarily included increases in employee costs of 2.4%3.2%, license fees of 1.4%1.2%, instructional supplies of 0.5%, and other technology and academic services of 1.1%0.5%, instructional supplies of 0.8%, andpartially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense of 0.7%, partially offset by decreases in consulting and other outside services of 0.4% and facilities costs of 0.4%0.5%.
Counseling services and support. Our counselingCounseling services and support for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were $21.3 million and 2020, were $25.3 million, and $23.3 million, respectively, an increasea decrease of $2.0$4.0 million, or 8.6%15.8%. Specific factors contributing to the overall increasedecrease between periods were increasesprimarily due to a decrease in employee costs of $3.7$3.9 million and human resourcesfacility costs of $0.4 million, partially offset by increases in facilities costs of $1.5 million and other counseling services and support expenses of $0.6$0.5 million. Counseling services and support, as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020, 2021,
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were 32.9%34.6% and 23.8%32.9%, respectively, an increase of 9.1%1.7%. This increase primarily included increases in employee costs of 9.7% and human resources costs of 0.7%, partially offset by decreases in facilities costs of 1.2% and other counseling servicesservice and support expenses of 0.5%1.1%, which include one-time severance costs, employee costs of 0.6%, depreciation of 0.4% partially offset by a decrease in facility costs of 0.4%.
Marketing and communication..communication. Our marketingMarketing and communication for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were $21.9 million and 2020, were $25.8 million, and $25.1 million, respectively, an increasea decrease of $0.7$3.9 million, or 3.0%15.2%. Specific factors contributing to the overall increasedecrease between periods were increasesdecreases in advertising of $2.9 million, employee costs of $0.8$0.7 million, and consulting and outside services of $0.5 million, and advertising of $0.5 million, partially offset by a decrease in other marketing and communication expenses of $0.6$0.3 million. Marketing and communication, as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were 35.6% and 2020, were 33.6% and 25.6%, respectively, an increase of 8.0%2.0%. This increase was primarily included increasesdue to an increase in advertising of 6.2%, employee costs of 1.7%, and consulting and outside services of 0.8%, partially offset by a decrease in other marketing and communication expenses of 0.6%1.8%.
General and administrative. Our generalGeneral and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were $7.1 million and 2020, were $15.9 million, and $13.4 million, respectively, an increasea decrease of $2.5$8.8 million, or 18.7%55.2%. The increasedecrease between periods was primarily due to increasesdecreases in executive severance of $3.5 million, insurance of $0.3 million and employee costs of $0.1$4.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in non-recurring stock compensationother general and administrative expeses of $1.6$3.9 million, including one-time severance costs, professional fees of $0.5 million and legal fees of $0.4 million, partially offset by an increase in human resources costs of $0.2 million. General and administrative expenses, as a percentage of revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, were 11.6% and 2020, were 20.8% and 13.7%, respectively, an increasea decrease of 7.1%9.2%. This increasedecrease was primarily due to increasesdecreases in executive severance of 4.5%, employee costs of 1.9%4.8%, other general and administrative expenses of 4.2%, professional fees of 0.5%, and insurancelegal fees of 0.5%0.4%, partially offset by a decreasean increase in non-recurring stock compensationinsurance of 1.4%0.6%.
University-related expenses. We did not record any charges to university-related expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, these charges related to the legacy University.
Restructuring and impairment expense. We did not record any charge to restructuring and impairment expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021. For the three months ended March 31, 2020, we recorded a charge of approximately $2.8 million to restructuring and impairment expense, comprised primarily of a reduction in force and revised estimates of lease charges.
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Other expense, net. Our otherOther expense, net, was $73 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and other expense, net, was $0.3$0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The change between periods2022 and other expense was primarily due to a loss on deferred compensation investments for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Income tax expense (benefit). We recognized an income tax expense of $0.1 million and an income tax benefit of $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, andrespectively. The amounts recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2020,2022 relate primarily to interest expense.
Income tax expense. We recognized income tax expense of $0.1 million for each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, at effective tax rates of 0.9%(1.1)% and 118.8%(0.9)%, respectively. The income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was mainly attributable to the current state income taxes. The income tax benefit
Net loss. Net loss was $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was attributable to certain changes in income tax law related2022, compared to net operating loss carryback from tax years 2018 and 2019 to tax years 2013 and 2014 as a result of the CARES Act.
Net income (loss). Our net loss was $9.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to net income of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a $11.5$2.1 million increase in the net lossincome as a result of the factors discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
We finance our operating activities and capital expenditures primarily through cash on hand. At March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, our cash and cash equivalents were $35.1$33.7 million and $35.5 million, total restricted cash was $20.0 million and $20.0 million, and we had investments of $1.4 million and $1.5$28.3 million, respectively. At March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, total restricted cash was $6.1 million and $9.3 million, respectively, and investments were $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively. At March 31, 2022, we had $3.1$2.8 million of long-term notes payable.
There was a slight decrease in the fair value of our investments at March 31, 20212022 as compared to December 31, 2020.2021 primarily due to distributions. We believe that any remaining fluctuations we have experienced are temporary in nature and, while some of our securities are classified as available-for-sale, we have the ability and intent to hold them until maturity, if necessary, to recover their full value.
In March 2022, the Company received a court order to pay $22.4 million in statutory penalties relating to the California Attorney General’s lawsuit. We are currently considering all options available and have filed a motion for a new trial on the Court’s decision. Regardless of the ultimate outcome, this decision could have a material impact on our future cash flow.
On April 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Financing Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) among the Company, as borrower, each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “Lenders”) and Blue Torch Finance LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (the “Agent”). The Credit Facility provides for, among other things, a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $31.5 million (the “Term Loan”). The proceeds of the Term Loan will be used (i) to satisfy any final judgement in the California Attorney General lawsuit and (ii) to fund the working capital of the Company and the Guarantors.
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Based on our current level of operations, recent cost reductions throughout the organization, and the recently acquired Credit Facility, we believe that our future cash flows from operating activities and our existing cash and cash equivalents will provide adequate funds for ongoing operations, minimum residual payments, planned capital expenditures and working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, changes could occur that would consume our available capital resources before that time. Our capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including our ability to continue to generate revenue. If additional funding is needed, there can be no assurance that the additional funding will be available to us on favorable terms, if at all.
We manage our excess cash pursuant to the quantitative and qualitative operational guidelines of our cash investment policy. Our cash investment policy, which is managed by our Chief Financial Officer, has the following primary objectives: (i) preserving principal, (ii) meeting our liquidity needs, (iii) minimizing market and credit risk, and (iv) providing after-tax returns. Under the policy’s guidelines, we invest our excess cash exclusively in high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated financial instruments. For a discussion of the measures we use to mitigate the exposure of our cash investments to market risk, credit risk and interest rate risk, see Part I, Item 3, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in this Form 10-Q.
Title IVOperating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an overall increase between periods in net cash provided by operating activities of $1.8 million. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the net increases in the working capital accounts, as well as the decrease in net loss of $2.1 million between periods, partially offset by the decreases in non-cash expenses.
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were $24 thousand, compared to $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and other governmental funding2021, we capitalized costs for intangibles of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively. We anticipate our capital expenditures to be approximately $1.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2022.
Financing activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. During each of the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, net cash used included tax withholdings related to the issuance of restricted stock units vesting.
Agreements with Global Campus
Our largest university partner, Global Campus, derives the majority of its respective cash revenues from students who enroll and are eligible for various federal student financial assistance programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. An institution is subject to significant regulatory scrutiny as a result of numerous standards that must be satisfied in order to participate in Title IV programs. For additional information regarding Title IV programs and the regulation thereof, see “Business—Regulation” included in Part I, Item 1 of the Form 10-K. The balance of revenues derived by Global Campus is from government tuition assistance programs for military personnel, including veterans, payments made in cash by individuals, reimbursement from corporate partnerships and private loans from third parties.
Operating activities
NetThe majority of our cash provided by operating activities was $0.8 millioncomes from our Services Agreement with Global Campus. The service fees in the Services Agreement are subject to certain minimum residual liability adjustments, including performance-based adjustments, minimum profit level adjustments, and excess direct cost adjustments. These adjustments are all variable in nature in that they depend upon the Company’s performance during each service period. In connection with the Services Agreement, the minimum residual payment will be paid annually in June. On April 11, 2022, the Company and Global Campus modified the payment terms from monthly to bi-monthly for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an overall increase between periods in net cash provided by operating activities of $7.0 million. The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the net increases in the working capital accounts, partially offset by the $11.5 million increase in net loss between periodsJuly, August and the decreases in non-cash lease expense and in non-cash stock compensation.
Investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to net cash used in investing activities of $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. Capital expenditures for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were $0.2 million, compared to $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, we capitalized costs for intangibles of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively. We expect our capital expenditures to be approximately $3.1 million for the year ending December 31, 2021.September 2022.
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Debt and Financing activitiesArrangements
Net cash used in financing activities was $1.1 million for the three months endedAs of March 31, 2021, compared2022, the Company has a notes payable valued at $2.8 million, including accrued interest. The counterparty advanced funds to netthe Company for certain program development costs, which the Company is obligated to repay out of future revenues from the developed program. The Company recognized these advances as a debt obligation, and expects to begin repayments from future program revenues four years from the contract start date.
The Company has issued letters of credit that are collateralized with cash, provided by financing activitiesin the aggregate amount of $0.9$6.0 million for the three months endedas of March 31, 2020. During each2022. The letters of the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, net cash used included tax withholdings relatedcredit relate primarily to the issuance ofCompany's leased facilities and insurance requirements. The collateralized cash is held in restricted stock units vesting. Forcash on the three months ended March 31, 2020, we received $1.1 million of cash which was originally to be repaid as a function of generating future revenue.
Based on our current level of operations, we believe that our future cash flows from operating activities and our existing cash and cash equivalents will provide adequate funds for ongoing operations, planned capital expenditures and working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months. However, changes could occur that would consume our available capital resources before that time. Our capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including our ability to continue to generate revenue. Following the sale transaction in December 2020, the majority of our cash comes from one source. There can be no assurance that additional funding, if necessary, will be available to us on favorable terms, if at all.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As part of our normal business operations, we areCompany's condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company is required to provide surety bonds in certain states where we doin which it does business. WeAs a result, the Company had previously entered into a surety bond facility with an insurance company to provide such bonds when required. Although there are no remaining bonds on the Company’s behalf under this facility as of March 31, 2022, the Company still holds certain liability associated with any required collateral.
Subsequent to the quarter end, on April 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Financing Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) among the Company, as borrower, each of its wholly-owned subsidiaries as subsidiary guarantors (the “Guarantors”), the lenders party thereto from time to time (the “Lenders”) and Blue Torch Finance LLC, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the Lenders (the “Agent”). The Credit Facility provides for, among other things, a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $31.5 million (the “Term Loan”). For further information, see Note 8, “Credit Facilities,” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements.
Future Contractual Obligations
As of March 31, 2021,2022, we have future contractual obligations relating to operating lease obligations in the surety had issued $2.6amount of $51.9 million, of bonds on our behalf under this facility.which approximately $5.3 million is payable during the remainder of 2022.
Significant Contractual Obligations
The following table sets forth, as of March 31, 2021, certain significant cash andWe also have contractual obligations that may affect our future liquidity:
Payments Due by Period
(In thousands)Total20212022202320242025Thereafter
Operating lease obligations$39,244 $6,252 $5,400 $3,831 $3,538 $3,077 $17,146 
Other contractual obligations16,959 6,301 6,314 4,322 22 — — 
Uncertain tax positions28 — 28 — — — — 
Total$56,231 $12,553 $11,742 $8,153 $3,560 $3,077 $17,146 
in the amount of $10.2 million, of which $4.3 million is payable during the remainder of 2022. These obligations include agreements with vendors in the areas of software, facilities, telephony, licensing fees, consulting, marketing, among others.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For information regarding recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market and Credit Risk
Pursuant to our cash investment policy, we attempt to mitigate the exposure of our cash and investments to market and credit risk by (i) diversifying concentration to ensure we are not overly concentrated in a limited number of financial institutions, (ii) monitoring and managing the risks associated with the national banking and credit markets, (iii) investing in U.S. dollar-denominated assets and instruments only, (iv) diversifying account structures so that we maintain a decentralized account portfolio with numerous stable, highly rated and liquid financial institutions and (v) ensuring that our investment procedures maintain a defined and specific scope such that we will not invest in higher-risk investment accounts, including financial swaps or derivative and corporate equities. Accordingly, pursuant to the guidelines established by our cash investment policy, we invest our excess cash exclusively in high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated financial instruments.
Despite the investment risk mitigation strategies we employ, we may incur investment losses as a result of unusual and unpredictable market developments, and we may experience reduced investment earnings if the yields on investments that are deemed to be low risk remain low or decline further in this time of economic uncertainty. Unusual and unpredictable market developments may also create liquidity challenges for certain of the assets in our investment portfolio.
We have no derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments.
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Interest Rate Risk
To the extent we borrow funds, we would be subject to fluctuations in interest rates. As of March 31, 2021, we had approximately $3.12022, as well as $2.8 million in long-term notes payable.
As noted above, subsequent to the quarter end, on April 14, 2022, the Company entered into a Credit Facility which provides for, among other things, a Term Loan in the aggregate principal amount of $31.5 million and bears interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus 9.0%, payable monthly.
Our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates. At March 31, 2021,2022, a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in interest rates would not have a material impact on our future earnings, fair value or cash flows related to interest earned on our cash, cash equivalents or investments.
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer, we carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(b) and Rule 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.2022.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting, during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings
For information regarding our legal proceedings, refer to Note 15,14, “Commitments and Contingencies” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report, which note is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors
Investing in our common stock involves risk. Before making an investment in our common stock, you should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of the Form 10-K. The risks described in the Form 10-K are those which we believe are the material risks we face, and such risks could materially adversely affect our business, prospects, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may impact us. Except as set forth below, thereThere have been no material changes in our risk factors from those previously disclosed in the Form 10-K.
Changes to the 90/10 rule or related Title IV regulation could adversely impact our university partners, which in turn could adversely affect our revenues or our ability to grow.
In March 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) of 2021. The ARPA includes a major change in the 90/10 revenue test that provides for-profit institutions and their students access to the FSA programs. Under the ARPA, the Higher Education Act would be modified to change the formula from counting only Title IV program funds on the 90 side to instead include all “federal funds that are disbursed or delivered to or on behalf of a student to be used to attend such institution” or collectively “federal education assistance funds.” The 90/10 provision will be subject to negotiated rulemaking after October 2021, with an earliest effective date on or after January 1, 2023. If this change were to go into effect, it could adversely impact our university partners, which in turn could adversely affect our revenues or our ability to grow.

Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5.  Other Information
Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.
On May 11, 2021, management initiated a plan of termination. For additional information, see Note 17, “Subsequent Events” on page 25 included in Part I, Item 1 of this report on Form 10-Q.
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
In April 2021, Victor K. Nichols was appointed as the lead independent director for our Company. George P. Pernsteiner, our Chairman of the Board, was previously independent but is currently serving in the role of Interim CEO and Office of the CEO.
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On May 11, 2021, we notified Thomas J. McCarty, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer, that his position was being eliminated effective as of May 17, 2021. Pursuant to our Executive Severance Plan, upon the effective date Mr. McCarty shall become entitled, subject to his execution and nonrevocation of a general release of claims, to receive certain severance benefits, including:
an aggregate amount, paid bi-weekly over 12 months, equal to $329,600, which is equal to his annual base salary;
a prorated 2021 bonus to be paid in 2022 concurrently with 2021 bonuses paid to our other senior executives; and
reimbursement of premiums actually paid by Mr. McCarty for continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 or other applicable law each month for a period of twelve months.None.

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Item 6.  Exhibits
ExhibitDescription
31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
101 
The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021,2022, filed with the SEC on May 12, 2021,10, 2022, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss); (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (v) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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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 thereunto duly authorized.
 ZOVIO INC
May 12, 202110, 2022/s/ KEVIN ROYAL
Kevin Royal
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal financial officer and duly authorized to
sign on behalf of the registrant)

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