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
May 14, 2012
(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 WEST CONGRESS STREET, | 25414 | 304-724-3700 | ||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | (Registrant's telephone number including area code) |
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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On May 14, 2012, American Public Education, Inc. (the “Company”) announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $20 million of shares of the Company's common stock. Subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors, the repurchases may be made in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions. The authorization does not obligate the Company to acquire any shares, and purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time based on market conditions and other factors that the Company deems appropriate. As of March 31, 2012 there were approximately 18.2 million diluted shares outstanding of the Company’s common stock. The Company’s press release announcing the repurchase program is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Other Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of American Public Education, Inc. dated May 14, 2012
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: | May 14, 2012 | By: /s/ Harry T. Wilkins | ||
Harry T. Wilkins | ||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial | |||
Officer | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
99.1 | Press Release of American Public Education, Inc. dated May 14, 2012 |
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