Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries
September 30, 2024 and 2023
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Consolidated Unaudited Interim Condensed Financial Statements | |
Condensed consolidated balance sheets | 2 |
Condensed consolidated statements of operations | 3 |
Condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholder's equity | 4 |
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows | 5 |
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements | 6 |
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University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) |
September 30, |
(Dollars in thousands) |
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| 2024 | | 2023 |
ASSETS | | | |
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Current assets | | | |
Cash | $108,923 | | $90,928 |
Restricted cash | 21,844 | | 19,221 |
Student tuition and fees receivable | 61,185 | | 67,978 |
Short-term derivative asset | - | | 124 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 6,881 | | 5,091 |
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Total current assets | 198,833 | | 183,342 |
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Property and equipment | | | |
Owned property and equipment, net | 95,037 | | 50,270 |
Leased property, net | 17,827 | | 17,883 |
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Other assets | | | |
Course content, net | 11,163 | | 4,928 |
Lease right-to-use assets | 50,273 | | 56,798 |
Deferred tax asset, net | 50,901 | | - |
Other long-term assets | 979 | | 1,024 |
Trade name | 26,937 | | 115,264 |
Goodwill | - | | 153,285 |
Total other assets | 140,253 | | 331,299 |
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Total assets | $451,950 | | $582,794 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY | | | |
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Current liabilities | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,062 | | $7,625 |
Student deposits | 41,201 | | 47,208 |
Income taxes payable | - | | 114 |
Current portion of lease liability | 8,589 | | 7,949 |
Current portion of long-term debt obligations | 1,850 | | 1,850 |
Current portion of sale-leaseback financings | 747 | | 841 |
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Total current liabilities | 80,449 | | 65,587 |
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Lease liability, less current portion | 49,325 | | 52,090 |
Sale-leaseback financings, less current portion | 17,543 | | 17,914 |
Long-term debt obligations, net discounts, less current portion | 171,566 | | 172,372 |
Construction financing | 42,774 | | - |
Deferred tax liability, net | - | | 10,127 |
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Total liabilities | 361,657 | | 318,090 |
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Stockholder’s equity | 90,293 | | 264,704 |
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Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity | $451,950 | | $582,794 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
For the nine months ended September 30, |
(Dollars in thousands) |
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| 2024 | | 2023 |
Revenue | | | |
Revenue, net of scholarships and discounts | $113,761 | | $127,682 |
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Operating expenses | | | |
Wages and benefits | (55,926) | | (53,509) |
Depreciation and amortization | (14,408) | | (14,661) |
Professional, contracted and subscription services | (12,424) | | (13,130) |
Facilities, maintenance, and insurance | (9,960) | | (9,733) |
Advertising and marketing | (8,145) | | (8,655) |
Other operating expenses | (2,392) | | (2,804) |
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Total operating expenses | (103,255) | | (102,492) |
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Income from operations | 10,506 | | 25,190 |
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Other income (expenses) | | | |
Interest income | 4,755 | | 3,930 |
Interest on debt obligations | (14,025) | | (12,097) |
Interest on financing lease obligations | (2,650) | | (2,399) |
Loss on impairment of intangible assets | (241,612) | | - |
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Total other expenses | (253,532) | | (10,566) |
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(Loss) income before taxes | (243,026) | | 14,624 |
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Income tax benefit (expense) | 63,295 | | (3,941) |
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NET (LOSS) INCOME | (179,731) | | 10,683 |
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Other comprehensive loss | - | | (1,304) |
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Total comprehensive (loss) income | $(179,731) | | $9,379 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY (Unaudited) |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 |
(Dollars in thousands) |
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| Stockholder’s Equity |
| Additional Paid-in Capital | | Stock Subscription Receivable | | Common Stock | | Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | | Total Stockholder’s Equity |
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Balance as of January 1, 2023 | $222,312 | | $519 | | $1 | | $30,674 | | $1,075 | | $254,581 |
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Net income | - | | - | | - | | 10,683 | | - | | 10,683 |
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Stock-based compensation | 744 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | 744 |
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Other comprehensive loss | - | | - | | - | | - | | (1,304) | | (1,304) |
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Balance as of September 30, 2023 | $223,056 | | $519 | | $1 | | $41,357 | | $(229) | | $264,704 |
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Balance as of January 1, 2024 | $223,305 | | $519 | | $1 | | $45,721 | | $- | | $269,546 |
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Net loss | - | | - | | - | | (179,731) | | - | | $(179,731) |
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Stock-based compensation | 478 | | - | | - | | - | | - | | $478 |
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Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $223,783 | | $519 | | $1 | | $(134,010) | | $- | | $90,293 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) |
For the nine months ended September 30, |
(Dollars in thousands) |
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| 2024 | | 2023 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | |
Net (loss) income | $(179,731) | | $10,683 |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | 14,408 | | 14,661 |
(Recognition) amortization of right-of-use assets | (662) | | 2,542 |
Amortization of debt discounts | 788 | | 734 |
Deferred income tax expense | (63,304) | | 3,355 |
Stock-based compensation | 479 | | 745 |
Impairment of intangible assets | 241,612 | | - |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | |
Student tuition and fees receivable | (60,118) | | (67,264) |
Other receivables | 871 | | 1,203 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (571) | | (973) |
Other long-term assets | (68) | | 48 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 18,623 | | (6,410) |
Student deposits | 39,948 | | 44,886 |
Operating lease liabilities | 4,547 | | (1,814) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 16,822 | | 2,396 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | |
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements | (11,094) | | (10,519) |
Additions to course content | (3,888) | | (249) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | (14,982) | | (10,768) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | |
Principal payments on finance lease obligations | (3,668) | | (3,422) |
Principal payments on long-term debt obligations | (1,387) | | (1,388) |
Principal payments on sale-leaseback financings | (627) | | (617) |
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Net cash used in financing activities | (5,682) | | (5,427) |
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND RESTRICTED CASH | (3,842) | | (13,799) |
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Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period | 134,609 | | 123,948 |
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Cash and restricted cash, end of period | $130,767 | | $110,149 |
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Reconciliation of cash and restricted cash: | | | |
Cash | $108,923 | | $90,928 |
Restricted cash | 21,844 | | 19,221 |
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Total cash and restricted cash shown in the statements of cash flows | $130,767 | | $110,149 |
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | $15,690 | | $16,258 |
Cash paid during the period for taxes | $449 | | $575 |
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements acquired under construction financing arrangements | $16,139 | | $16,833 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
University of St. Augustine Parent Corp., and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
September 30, 2024 and 2023
(Dollars in thousands)
Note 1 - Nature of Business
Nature of Business
The University of St. Augustine Parent Corp. (the “Parent”), and its wholly owned direct and indirect subsidiaries University of St. Augustine Intermediate Corp., University of St. Augustine Acquisition Corp., and University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, LLC (“USA”), collectively referred to hereafter as the “Company”, is a for-profit, campus-based institution, offering traditional and flexible graduate and doctoral degree programs in physical and occupational therapy, nursing, speech language pathology, and health sciences. In addition, the Company conducts continuing education seminars in related fields throughout the United States, along with offering non-degree online courses. The Company's campus-based institutions are in California, Florida and Texas. USAHS is institutionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (“WASC”) Senior College and University Commission and maintains programmatic accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the Accreditation on Speech Language Pathology, the Accreditation on Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Parent, and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of University of St. Augustine Intermediate Corp., University of St. Augustine Acquisition Corp. and USA. All intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
Note 2 - Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, including normal recurring accruals, considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the nine month period ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2024.
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in this ASU require that public business entities on an annual basis 1) disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation, and 2) provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The amendments require disclosure about income taxes paid by federal, state, and foreign taxes, and by individual jurisdictions in which income taxes paid is equal or greater than 5 percent of total income taxes paid. The amendment also requires entities to disclose income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense disaggregated between domestic and foreign and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign. For all public business entities, ASU 2023-09 is effective for
annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024; early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this guidance and believe the adoption will not significantly impact the presentation of the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and disclosures.
Note 3 - Property, Equipment and Leasehold ImprovementS
Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements consist of the following as of September 30, 2024:
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| Depreciable Life | Cost | Accumulated Dep. | Net Carrying Value |
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Furniture and fixtures | 2 - 7 years | $ 5,788 | $ (4,017) | $ 1,771 |
Computer equipment, software and other | 2 - 7 years | 37,342 | (25,366) | 11,976 |
Leasehold improvements | 2 - 20 years | 38,815 | (19,813) | 19,002 |
Construction in progress | | 62,288 | - | 62,288 |
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Owned property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net | | $ 144,233 | $ (49,196) | $ 95,037 |
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Buildings | 30 years | $ 19,130 | $ (3,613) | $ 15,517 |
Land | | 2,310 | - | 2,310 |
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Leased property, net | | $ 21,440 | $ (3,613) | 17,827 |
Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements consist of the following as of September 30, 2023:
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| Depreciable Life | Cost | Accumulated Dep. | Net Carrying Value |
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Furniture and fixtures | 2 - 7 years | $ 5,341 | $ (3,306) | $ 2,035 |
Computer equipment, software and other | 2 - 7 years | 32,695 | (19,691) | 13,004 |
Leasehold improvements | 2 - 20 years | 32,504 | (16,417) | 16,087 |
Construction in progress | | 19,144 | - | 19,144 |
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Owned property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net | | $ 89,684 | $ (39,414) | $ 50,270 |
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Buildings | 30 years | $ 19,130 | $ (3,557) | $ 15,573 |
Land | | 2,310 | - | 2,310 |
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Leased property, net | | $ 21,440 | $ (3,557) | $ 17,883 |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded depreciation of owned property and equipment of $8,185 and $8,096, respectively. For leased property, the Company recorded depreciation of $478 and $478 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. $58,809 and $11,709 of construction in progress on September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, is primarily comprised of the Company’s new St. Augustine campus currently under construction which is expected to be completed by March 2025.
Note 4 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company's intangible assets as of September 30, 2024 consist of the following:
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| Cost | Net Carrying Amount |
Subject to amortization: | | |
Student roster | $ 31,236 | $ - |
Course content | 15,462 | 8,424 |
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Subtotal | 46,698 | 8,424 |
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Not subject to amortization: | | |
Course content under development | 2,739 | 2,739 |
Trade name | 115,264 | 26,937 |
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Total intangible assets | $ 164,701 | $ 38,100 |
The Company's intangible assets as of September 30, 2023 consist of the following:
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| Cost | Net Carrying Amount |
Subject to amortization: | | |
Student roster | $ 31,236 | $ - |
Course content | 9,793 | 4,896 |
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Subtotal | 41,029 | 4,896 |
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Not subject to amortization: | | |
Course content under development | 32 | 32 |
Trade name | 115,264 | 115,264 |
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Total intangible assets | $ 156,325 | $ 120,192 |
The Company’s goodwill balance was $0 and $153,285 as of September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Amortization expense for intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,843 and $1,425, respectively.
As a result of the matters discussed in Note 10, the Company recognized a $88,327 impairment charge to its trade name and a $153,285 impairment charge to its goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Note 5 – Debt, Sale-Leaseback and CONSTRUCTION Financings
Total debt, including debt on the Company’s Initial Term Loan, sale-leaseback financing, and construction financing, as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
Senior secured term loan facility, net of debt discount and issuance costs | $ 171,566 | $ 172,372 |
Sale-leaseback financing, less current portion | 17,543 | 17,914 |
Construction financing | 42,774 | - |
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Total long-term debt, net | 231,883 | 190,286 |
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Current portion of senior secured term loan facility | 1,850 | 1,850 |
Current portion of sale-leaseback financing | 747 | 841 |
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Total current portion of debt, net | 2,597 | 2,691 |
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Total debt, net | $ 234,480 | $ 192,977 |
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Total unamortized debt discount | $ 1,210 | $ 2,107 |
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Total unamortized debt issuance costs | 198 | 345 |
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Total unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs | $ 1,408 | $ 2,452 |
Construction Financing
Upon construction commencement of its new St. Augustine campus in April 2023, the Company determined that it was the deemed owner for accounting purposes during the construction period under a build to suit arrangement due to the extent of the Company’s involvement in the project. Accordingly, the Company has recognized all cash and non-cash assets contributed by the landlord for the duration of the project as a component of construction in progress with a corresponding construction financing liability. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has recognized $42,774 in construction contributions made by the landlord as a construction financing on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Note 6 - Leases
The Company conducts a significant portion of its operations at leased facilities and analyzes each new lease agreement to determine whether it should be classified as a finance lease or an operating lease. The terms of our leases vary and generally contain renewal options. Certain of these leases provide for increasing rent over the term of the lease.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. Our variable lease payments consist of non-lease services related to the lease. Variable lease payments are excluded from the ROU assets and lease liabilities and are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Many of our lessee agreements include options to extend the lease, which we do not include in our minimum lease terms unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised. On occasion, the Company has entered into sublease agreements for certain leased office space; however, the sublease income from these agreements is immaterial.
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Lease Term and Discount Rate | September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
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Weighted-average remaining lease terms (yrs.) | | |
Operating leases | 8.73 | 9.66 |
Finance leases | 3.30 | 4.29 |
Weighted-average discount rate | | |
Operating leases | 5.70% | 5.50% |
The components of lease costs are as follows:
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Lease expense | Classification | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
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Finance lease cost | | | |
Amortization of ROU assets | Direct costs | $ 3,849 | $ 3,849 |
Interest on lease liabilities | Interest expense | 524 | 649 |
Operating lease cost | Direct costs | 4,236 | 3,810 |
Short-term lease cost | Direct costs | - | - |
Variable lease cost | Direct costs | 108 | 93 |
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Total lease cost | | $ 8,717 | $ 8,401 |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 |
Operating cash flows from operating leases | $ 535 | $ 3,246 |
Operating cash flows from finance leases | 302 | 659 |
Financing cash flows from finance leases | 3,658 | 3,412 |
Leased assets obtained for new finance lease liabilities | - | - |
Leased assets obtained for new operating lease liabilities | 3,239 | - |
Note 7 - Income Taxes
The determination of the annual effective tax rate is based upon several significant estimates and judgments, including the estimated annual pretax income in each tax jurisdiction in which we operate and the ongoing development of tax planning strategies during the year. In addition, our provision for income taxes can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, as well as other factors that cannot be predicted with certainty. As such, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.
The following is a summary of our provision for income taxes and effective tax rate:
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| For the Nine Months Ended |
| September 30, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
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Pretax (loss) income | $ (243,026) | $ 14,624 |
Benefit (provision) for income taxes | 63,295 | (3,941) |
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Effective rate | 26.0% | 26.9% |
As a result of the trade name and goodwill impairment discussed in Note 10, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $62,818 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Additionally, the Company
recorded a $37,090 increase to its deferred tax asset and a reduction of $25,728 to its deferred tax liability on its condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Note 8 - Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation Matters
From time to time, the Company is a defendant in various lawsuits. Management monitors the status of such events and accrues an estimated amount when an obligation becomes probable and estimable. Any amount recorded is based on the status of current activity and the advice from legal counsel. There are lawsuits and pending claims in various stages of proceedings, many of which the outcome cannot be determined as of the date of this report.
Other Commitments
The Company participates in student financial aid through the DOE’s Guaranteed Student Loan Program (the “Program”). Transfers of funds from the financial aid programs to the Company are made in accordance with DOE requirements. The financial aid and assistance programs are subject to political and budgetary considerations. There is no assurance that such funding will be maintained at current levels. Extensive and complex regulations govern the financial assistance programs in which the Company’s students participate. The Company’s administration of these programs is periodically reviewed by various regulatory agencies. Any regulatory violation could be the basis for the initiation of potential adverse actions including a suspension, limitation or termination proceeding which could have a material adverse effect on the Company. While unlikely, if the Company were to lose its eligibility to participate in federal student financial aid programs, the students at that institution would lose access to funds derived from those programs and would have to seek alternative sources of funds to pay their tuition and fees.
Note 9 - Related Party Transactions
The Company has not entered into any related-party transactions during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Note 10 - Subsequent Events
On July 15, 2024, Perdoceo Education Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“Perdoceo”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Lighthouse Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Perdoceo (“Merger Sub”), the Company, and APH GP LP, an Ontario limited partnership, solely in its capacity as seller representative, providing for the merger of Merger Sub with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of Perdoceo, all subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein.
The acquisition was completed on December 2, 2024 and on the closing date of the merger, Perdoceo made an initial cash payment of $137.8 million. The final purchase price will depend on adjustments for cash, debt and working capital based on the final closing balance sheet to be finalized within 90 days of the closing date.
Based upon the $92,691 estimated net asset value of the Company as defined in the Merger Agreement, it was determined that an impairment indicator for the Company’s trade name and goodwill exists. As a result, the Company performed an impairment test and recognized a $88,327 and $153,285 impairment charge to its trade name and goodwill, respectively, in its condensed consolidated statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.