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 18, 2007
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 1-31923 | | 86-0226984 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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20410 North 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona | 85027 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (623) 445-9500 |
None
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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On July 18, 2007, Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), completed the sale and leaseback of its campus located in Sacramento, California, to a subsidiary of W. P. Carey & Co. The total purchase price was approximately $41 million. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company assigned its interest in its long-term ground lease on which the Sacramento campus is located and sold its newly-constructed campus facilities to the purchaser. Concurrent with the transaction, the Company entered into a long-term lease with the purchaser to lease back the Sacramento campus facilities for an initial term of 15 years. The Company has the option to extend the lease for up to an additional 20 years. The transaction will not impact the Company’s operations or course offerings at the Sacramento campus. The inflow of cash will enhance the Company’s cash position and improve liquidity.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
The following exhibits are furnished with this document:
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., dated July 24, 2007. |
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.
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| Dated: July 24, 2007 | By: | /s/ Chad A. Freed |
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Name: Chad A. Freed Title: Senior Vice President and General Counsel |
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Press Release of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., dated July 24, 2007. |
