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
January 25, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)
American Public Education, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | 001-33810 | 01-0724376 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
111 W. Congress Street Charles Town, West Virginia | 25414 | 304-724-3700 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | (Registrant's telephone number including area code) |
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Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On January 25, 2008, American Public Education, Inc. issued a press release announcing an updated outlook for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 based on preliminary actual results. The Company expects to announce definitive fourth quarter earnings information on March 11, 2008. In addition, the Company introduced its first quarter 2008 outlook.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) | Exhibits | |
99.1 | American Public Education, Inc. press release dated January 25, 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 hereunto duly authorized.
American Public Education, Inc. | |||
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Date: | January 25, 2008 | By: | /s/ Harry T. Wilkins |
Harry T. Wilkins, Executive Vice President and | |||
Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | American Public Education, Inc. press release dated January 25, 2008. |