American Public Education, Inc.
Harry T. Wilkins, CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
304.724.3722
Christopher L. Symanoskie
Director, Investor Relations
703.334.3880
American Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Company Reports 71% Increase in Total Net Course Registrations
CHARLES TOWN, WV (November 16, 2007) – American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System, which operates through American Military University and American Public University – announced strong financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007.
Third Quarter Highlights:
· | American Public Education reports net course registrations from new students at American Public University System of 6,660 in the third quarter 2007, an increase of 60% over the same period of 2006. |
· | Total net course registrations in the third quarter 2007 increased to 25,290, a year-over-year increase of 71%. |
· | As of September 30, 2007, a total of 26,900 students were enrolled in American Public University System. |
· | Third quarter 2007 revenues increased 73% to $17.6 million, compared to $10.2 million in the third quarter 2006. |
· | Income from continuing operations before interest income and income taxes increased 137% to $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2007, compared to $1.5 million in the same period 2006. Stock based compensation expense reduced each period’s operating income by $136,000 and $47,000, respectively. |
· | Net income for the third quarter 2007 increased 163% to $2.2 million or $0.18 per diluted share, which includes $113,000 or less than $0.01 per diluted share in stock based compensation expense net of tax. |
Wallace E. Boston, Jr., chief executive officer of American Public Education, Inc. stated, "Our third quarter results are a positive reflection of our academic quality, our focus on student outcomes, and our 2006 attainment of regional accreditation and participation in federal student aid."
Financial and Other Results:
Total revenues for the third quarter 2007 increased 73% to $17.6 million, compared to total revenues of $10.2 million in the third quarter 2006. Income from continuing operations before interest income and income tax in the third quarter 2007 increased 137% to $3.6 million, compared to $1.5 million in the same period of 2006. Stock based compensation expense reduced each period’s operating income by $136,000 and $47,000, respectively. Net income for the third quarter 2007 increased 163% to $2.2 million or $0.18 per diluted share, which includes $113,000 or less than $0.01 per diluted share in after-tax stock-based compensation expense.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, total revenues were $47.9 million, an increase of 76% compared to total revenues of $27.1 million in the same period of 2006. Income from continuing operations before interest income and income tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased 185% to $9.6 million, compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2006. Stock based compensation expense reduced each period’s operating income by $754,000 and $239,000, respectively. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 increased 226% to $5.8 million or $0.46 per diluted share, which includes $606,000 or $0.05 per diluted share in after-tax stock-based compensation expense.
Total cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2007 were $20.3 million with no long-term debt. Cash from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 was $14.5 million, compared to $5.9 million in the same period of 2006. Capital expenditures were $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, which compares to $3.8 million in capital expenditures in the same period of 2006. Depreciation and amortization was $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and $1.2 million for the same period of 2006.
The Company completed its initial public offering of 5,390,625 shares of its common stock at $20.00 per share, before underwriting discounts and commissions. The offering closed on November 14, 2007 and included the exercise in full by the underwriters of an option to purchase additional shares at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments. On November 8, 2007, the Company declared a special distribution of $7.63 per share, or $93,750,000 in the aggregate, to be paid to the shareholders of record immediately prior to the offering, payable upon the closing of the offering with offering proceeds.
Net Course Registrations and Student Enrollment:
For the three months ended September 30,
2006 | 2007 | % Change | ||||||||||
Net Course Registrations from New Students | 4,160 | 6,660 | 60 | % | ||||||||
Total Net Course Registrations | 14,790 | 25,290 | 71 | % | ||||||||
As of September 30, | ||||||||||||
Total Student Enrollment | 15,500 | 26,900 | 74 | % |
Note: Net course registrations represent the aggregate number of classes in which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop the course without financial penalty. Total student enrollment is the number of students who have completed at least one course in the last 12 months or are currently in the start of the second week of class for the most current semester.
Fourth Quarter 2007 Outlook:
The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially.
· | The Company anticipates net course registrations from new students of 6,800 or more and total net course registrations of 27,000 or more in the fourth quarter 2007. |
· | The Company expects fourth quarter 2007 revenues of between $19.0 million and $20.5 million. |
· | Income from continuing operations before interest income and income taxes is expected to be between $3.4 million and $4.2 million in the fourth quarter 2007, excluding the effect of stock based compensation expense. |
· | The Company currently believes that it will achieve net income of between $2.3 and $2.7 million for the fourth quarter 2007, excluding the effect of stock based compensation expense. The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding in the fourth quarter will be impacted by the Company’s initial public offering which closed on November 14, 2007. |
· | Full-year 2007 net income is expected to be between $8.6 and $9.0 million, excluding the effect of stock based compensation expense. The weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding in the full-year 2007 will be impacted by the Company’s initial public offering which closed on November 14, 2007. |
Webcast:
A live webcast of the Company’s third quarter earnings conference call will be broadcast at 3:00 p.m. eastern time today. This call will be open to listeners who log in through the Company's investor relations website, www.AmericanPublicEducation.com.
A replay of the live webcast will also be available starting approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live conference call. The replay will be archived and available to listeners for one year.
About American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is an online provider of higher education focused primarily on serving the military and public service communities. American Public University System (APUS), wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities – American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). Nationally and regionally accredited, APUS serves over 25,000 part-time students who live and work in all 50 states and more than 130 countries; and offers 57 degree programs and 48 certificate programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, and liberal arts.
Forward Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release regarding American Public Education, or its subsidiaries, that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about American Public Education and the industry. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect" "intend", "may", "should" "will" and "would". These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements under the heading “Fourth Quarter 2007 Outlook" above and statements regarding expected growth. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in the Prospectus that forms a part of the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No. 333-145185) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2007, for the Company's initial public offering. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
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AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION, INC. | ||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share data) | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Revenues | $ | 17,612 | $ | 10,188 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Instructional costs and services | 7,708 | 4,635 | ||||||
Selling and promotional | 1,946 | 1,158 | ||||||
General and administrative | 3,695 | 2,436 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 685 | 451 | ||||||
Total costs and expenses | 14,034 | 8,680 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations before | ||||||||
interest income and income taxes | 3,578 | 1,508 | ||||||
Interest income, net | 257 | 85 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations | ||||||||
before income taxes | 3,835 | 1,593 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 1,613 | 210 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations | 2,222 | 1,383 | ||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of | ||||||||
income tax benefit of $228 and $302 for | ||||||||
the three and nine months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006, respectively | - | (538 | ) | |||||
Net income | $ | 2,222 | $ | 845 | ||||
Income from continuing operations per | ||||||||
common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.12 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
Net Income per common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.07 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.07 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares: | ||||||||
Basic | 12,107,018 | 11,765,600 | ||||||
Diluted | 12,640,799 | 12,175,384 |
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2007 | 2006 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Revenues | $ | 47,873 | $ | 27,149 | ||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||
Instructional costs and services | 20,697 | 12,558 | ||||||
Selling and promotional | 4,834 | 3,533 | ||||||
General and administrative | 10,769 | 6,461 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,007 | 1,244 | ||||||
Total costs and expenses | 38,307 | 23,796 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations before | ||||||||
interest income and income taxes | 9,566 | 3,353 | ||||||
Interest income, net | 595 | 211 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations | ||||||||
before income taxes | 10,161 | 3,564 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 4,368 | 1,153 | ||||||
Income from continuing operations | 5,793 | 2,411 | ||||||
Loss from discontinued operations, net of | ||||||||
income tax benefit of $228 and $302 for | ||||||||
the three and nine months ended | ||||||||
September 30, 2006, respectively | - | (633 | ) | |||||
Net income | $ | 5,793 | $ | 1,778 | ||||
Income from continuing operations per | ||||||||
common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.21 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.20 | ||||
Net Income per common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.48 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 0.46 | $ | 0.15 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares: | ||||||||
Basic | 11,990,375 | 11,723,458 | ||||||
Diluted | 12,530,269 | 12,159,350 |