UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 30, 2008
Capella Education Company
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Minnesota | | 001-33140 | | 41-1717955 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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225 South 6th Street, 9th Floor Minneapolis, Minnesota | | 55402 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (888) 227-3552
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2. below):
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| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On July 31, 2008, we reported our second quarter 2008 financial results. The press release dated July 31, 2008 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
On July 30, 2008, our board of directors authorized a repurchase of shares of our common stock with a value up to $60 million. Additional information about the repurchase authorization is set forth in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release dated July 31, 2008 |
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.
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| | CAPELLA EDUCATION COMPANY |
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| Date: July 31, 2008 | | By | | /s/ Lois M. Martin |
| | | | Lois M. Martin |
| | | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
