Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) 8-K Adtalem Global Education Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2017 Results

Exhibit 99.1

Adtalem Global Education Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2017 Results

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 17, 2017--Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a leading global education provider, today reported academic, operational and financial results for its fiscal 2017 fourth quarter ended June 30, 2017, including enrollment results at its Carrington College, Chamberlain University, DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management and its medical and veterinary schools.

“Our fiscal fourth quarter performance capped off a transformative year for our organization,” said Lisa Wardell, president and CEO of Adtalem Global Education. “We made considerable progress in the four priorities we laid out at the beginning of the year, aimed at strengthening our value proposition, elevating our growth profile and further improving operating leverage. We entered fiscal 2018 with momentum in pursuing our primary mission of empowering our students and filling the global work force skills gaps that are prevalent in our society. We will continue to focus on providing societal value by strategically expanding in core markets with significant supply/demand workforce imbalances, while taking steps to maximize returns on our investments to the benefit of our shareholders.”

Selected financial data for the three months ended June 30, 2017:

• Total revenue of $451.5 million decreased 4.3 percent versus the prior year
• Net income of $42.9 million, compared to a net loss of $10.0 million in the prior year; net income excluding special items was $50.0 million, compared to $41.2 million in the prior year
• Diluted earnings per share was $0.67, compared to a net loss per share of $0.16 in the prior year; diluted earnings per share excluding special items was $0.78, compared to $0.65 in the prior year
• Adtalem repurchased approximately 483,000 shares of common stock during the fourth fiscal quarter

Selected financial data for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017:

• Total revenue of $1,809.8 million decreased 1.8 percent versus the prior year
• Medical and Healthcare; Professional Education; and Technology and Business revenue grew 2.4 percent, 28.0 percent and 40.9 percent respectively; while US Traditional Postsecondary revenue decreased 21.2 percent
• Net income of $122.3 million, compared to a net loss of $3.2 million in the prior year; net income excluding special items was $178.4 million, compared to $155.3 million in the prior year
• Diluted earnings per share was $1.91, compared to a net loss per share loss of $0.05 last year; diluted earnings per share excluding special items was $2.79, compared to $2.41 last year
• Operating cash flow for the year was $228.0 million, which is unchanged from the prior year
• Cash and cash equivalents were $242.0 million as of June 30, 2017, compared to $308.2 million as of June 30, 2016. Outstanding bank borrowings were $125.0 million as of June 30, 2017

The fiscal 2017 fourth quarter results contained total pre-tax restructuring charges of $12.0 million primarily related to restructuring at DeVry University and at Adtalem’s home office.

Academic and Operating Highlights

Medical and Healthcare Segment

Fourth quarter segment revenue of $193.1 million was flat compared to the prior year, with growth at Chamberlain University offset by decreased revenue at the medical and veterinary schools. Chamberlain revenue increased 2.4 percent to $112.4 million, while revenue for the medical and veterinary schools decreased 3.0 percent to $80.8 million.

Fourth quarter operating income for the segment, excluding special items, was $42.9 million, representing an increase of 12.2 percent from the prior year.

Following the establishment of Chamberlain University in May and the launch of Chamberlain’s new College of Health Professions, Chamberlain moved forward in admitting students to the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program. The school received approval for Title IV funding for the program and expects full accreditation to occur over time.

Professional Education

Fourth quarter segment revenue increased 26.5 percent to $39.9 million compared to the prior year, driven by Association of Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). Segment operating income for the fourth quarter was $11.1 million, down from $13.3 million from the prior year, excluding special items, driven by a decline in revenue in Becker’s CPA review program.

Becker continued to expand its professional exam preparation resources through the launch of GuideRN Self Study program to help nursing students prepare for their National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) test required to become a board-certified nurse. Featuring 21 core subject topics, the GuideRN self-study includes a full curriculum of nursing subjects including Nursing Sciences, Fundamental Skills, Professional Standards, and Examination Preparation.

In the year ahead, ACAMS will continue to be a significant growth driver within Professional Education, through increases in memberships and corporate partnerships with multi-national banks as well as growth in conference attendance, in the U.S., Asia and Europe.

Technology and Business

Fourth quarter segment revenue increased 11.0 percent to $82.9 million compared to the prior year. On a constant currency basis, revenue in the segment grew 1.7 percent. Segment operating income in the fourth quarter increased 28.7 percent to $19.3 million as a result of revenue growth and cost efficiencies.

US Traditional Postsecondary

Fourth quarter segment revenue decreased 21.3 percent to $136.3 million.

Revenue at DeVry University decreased 23.0 percent to $103.9 million compared to the prior year. Fourth quarter revenue at Carrington declined 15.3 percent to $32.3 million compared to the prior year.

Excluding special items, the segment reported an operating loss of $0.9 million for the quarter, compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million in the prior year.

DeVry University achieved $30.9 million of cost savings in the fourth quarter compared to prior year, excluding special items. Additional cost reductions are expected throughout fiscal 2018 to maintain positive segment economics.

Adtalem Outlook

Fiscal 2018 first quarter revenue is expected to decrease 4 to 5 percent versus the prior year. First quarter operating costs before special items are expected to decline 4 to 5 percent versus the prior year.

Fiscal 2018 full year revenue is expected to be flat to down 1 percent compared to the prior year and earnings before special items are expected to grow in the low single digit range as compared to the prior year. Full year capital spending is expected to be in the $65 to $70 million range. The effective income tax rate for the fiscal year is expected to be in the range of 21 to 22 percent, before special items.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Adtalem Global Education will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2017 fourth-quarter and year-end financial results Thursday, August 17, at 4 p.m. CDT (5 p.m. EDT). The conference call will be led by Lisa Wardell, president and chief executive officer; and Patrick Unzicker, chief financial officer.

For those wishing to participate by telephone, dial 877-407-6184 (domestic) or 201-389-0877 (international). Ask for the “Adtalem Call” or use conference ID: 13666580. Adtalem will also broadcast the conference call on Adtalem's website at: http://www.investorcalendar.com/event/17942.

Please access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

Adtalem will archive a telephone replay of the call until Thursday, Sept. 17, 2017. To access the replay, dial 877-660-6853 (domestic) or 201-612-7415 (international), passcode 10099693. To access the webcast replay, please visit Adtalem's website, or http://www.investorcalendar.com/event/17942.

About Adtalem Global Education

The purpose of Adtalem Global Education is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success, and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a leading global education provider and the parent organization of Adtalem Educacional do Brasil, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Chamberlain University, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. For more information, please visit adtalem.com.

Enrollment Results
	FY 2017	FY 2016	% Change
Adtalem Global Education Student Enrollments
New students(1)	7,739	8,269	-6.4%
Total students(1)	142,502	149,152	-4.5%
Chamberlain University
May Session
New students	3,779	3,635	+4.0%
Total students	28,961	27,406	+5.7%
July Session
New students(2)	2,497	2,144	+16.5%
Total students	26,811	25,229	+6.3%
Carrington College
3 months ending June 30, 2017
New students	1,384	1,681	-17.7%
Total students	5,362	6,466	-17.1%
Medical and Veterinary
May Semester
New students	458	535	-14.4%
Total students	5,491	5,850	-6.1%
DeVry University
Undergraduate – May Session
New students	2,406	2,982	-19.3%
Total students	20,691	26,492	-21.9%
Graduate – May Session
Coursetakers(3)	8,469	10,810	-21.7%
Undergraduate – July Session
New students	2,616	2,953	-11.4%
Total students	18,853	24,213	-22.1%
Graduate – July Session
Coursetakers(3)	7,442	9,742	-23.6%

1)	Includes the most recently reported enrollments at Adtalem’s postsecondary institutions
2)	Post-licensure online programs only; pre-licensure campus-based programs start in September, January and May
3)	The term “coursetaker” refers to the number of courses taken by a student. Thus one student taking two courses equals two coursetakers

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
PRELIMINARY
					June 30,
					2017			2016
					(in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
ASSETS:
	Current Assets:
		Cash and Cash Equivalents		$	241,979		$	308,164
		Marketable Securities and Investments			4,013			3,609
		Restricted Cash			9,117			7,183
		Accounts Receivable, Net			173,362			162,389
		Prepaid Expenses and Other			42,736			36,760
			Total Current Assets		471,207			518,105
	Land, Building and Equipment:
		Land			48,947			55,690
		Building			474,942			488,347
		Equipment			514,118			521,209
		Construction in Progress			22,461			22,560
					1,060,468			1,087,806
		Accumulated Depreciation			(582,922	)		(566,043	)
		Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net			11,280			-
			Land, Building and Equipment, Net		488,826			521,763
	Other Assets:
		Deferred Income Taxes, Net			33,772			52,608
		Intangible Assets, Net			413,803			342,856
		Goodwill			851,282			588,007
		Perkins Program Fund, Net			13,450			13,450
		Other Assets, Net			41,695			60,207
			Total Other Assets		1,354,002			1,057,128
TOTAL ASSETS				$	2,314,035		$	2,096,996
LIABILITIES:
	Current Liabilities:
		Accounts Payable		$	64,285		$	64,687
		Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits			96,241			93,328
		Accrued Expenses			99,243			103,379
		Deferred Revenue			117,558			100,442
			Total Current Liabilities		377,327			361,836
	Other Liabilities:
		Revolving Loan			125,000			-
		Deferred Income Taxes, Net			34,712			29,936
		Deferred Rent and Other			101,672			118,025
			Total Other Liabilities		261,384			147,961
TOTAL LIABILITIES					638,711			509,797
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST					6,285			5,112
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
	Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized: 62,371,000 and 62,549,000
		Shares Outstanding at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, respectively			781			765
	Additional Paid-in Capital				415,912			372,175
	Retained Earnings				1,881,397			1,771,068
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss				(59,119	)		(42,467	)
	Treasury Stock, at Cost, 15,691,000 and 13,990,000 Shares at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016,
		respectively			(569,932	)		(519,454	)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY					1,669,039			1,582,087
TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY				$	2,314,035		$	2,096,996

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
PRELIMINARY
				Three Months Ended						Year Ended
				June 30,						June 30,
				2017			2016			2017			2016
				(in thousands, except per share amounts)
REVENUE:
	Tuition		$	405,404		$	429,757		$	1,623,017		$	1,673,381
	Other Educational			46,065			41,943			186,783			170,156
		Total Revenue		451,469			471,700			1,809,800			1,843,537
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:
	Cost of Educational Services			232,490			247,813			962,194			986,778
	Student Services and Administrative Expense			153,655			169,388			618,152			654,049
	Restructuring Expense			11,957			34,355			29,825			74,225
	Regulatory Settlements			-			-			56,252			-
	Loss on Assets Held for Sale			-			-			4,764			-
	Asset Impairment Charge			-			48,187			-			147,660
	Gain on Sale of Assets			-			(3,183	)		-			(7,032	)
		Total Operating Cost and Expense		398,102			496,560			1,671,187			1,855,680
Operating Income (Loss)				53,367			(24,860	)		138,613			(12,143	)
INTEREST:
	Interest Income			1,184			387			4,925			779
	Interest Expense			(2,734	)		(353	)		(9,144	)		(5,934	)
		Net Interest (Expense) Income		(1,550	)		34			(4,219	)		(5,155	)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes				51,817			(24,826	)		134,394			(17,298	)
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit				(7,769	)		15,225			(10,420	)		14,542
Equity Method Investment Loss				(694	)		-			(694	)		-
NET INCOME (LOSS)				43,354			(9,601	)		123,280			(2,756	)
	Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(495	)		(368	)		(997	)		(410	)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM
	GLOBAL EDUCATION		$	42,859		$	(9,969	)	$	122,283		$	(3,166	)
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE
	TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION SHAREHOLDERS:
		Basic	$	0.68		$	(0.16	)	$	1.93		$	(0.05	)
		Diluted	$	0.67		$	(0.16	)	$	1.91		$	(0.05	)
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share			$	-		$	0.18		$	0.18		$	0.36

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
PRELIMINARY
					Year Ended June 30,
					2017			2016
					(in thousands)
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
	Net Income (Loss)			$	123,280		$	(2,756	)
	Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
		Stock-Based Compensation Expense			16,600			22,368
		Depreciation			72,188			79,400
		Amortization			11,873			6,151
		Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets			-			147,660
		Provision for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts			87,516			82,016
		Deferred Income Taxes			5,600			(41,648	)
		Loss on Disposals, Accelerated Depreciation and Adjustments to Land, Building and Equipment			9,193			14,156
		Unrealized Loss on Assets Held for Sale			4,764			-
		Realized Gain on Sale of Assets			-			(7,032	)
		Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisition of Components:
			Accounts Receivable		(100,118	)		(91,649	)
			Prepaid Expenses and Other		(2,488	)		8,038
			Accounts Payable		755			(9,612	)
			Accrued Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Expenses		(3,485	)		12,055
			Deferred Revenue		2,286			8,862
	NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES				227,964			228,009
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Capital Expenditures				(48,994	)		(69,396	)
	Payment for Purchase of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired				(330,567	)		(173,864	)
	Marketable Securities Purchased				(93	)		(105	)
	Cash Received on Sale of Assets				-			31,072
	Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest of Subsidiary				-			(3,114	)
	NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES				(379,654	)		(215,407	)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options				27,675			337
	Proceeds from Stock Issued Under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan				865			1,153
	Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury				(48,508	)		(32,634	)
	Cash Dividends Paid				(11,414	)		(22,977	)
	Payments of Seller Financed Obligations				(4,819	)		(11,500	)
	Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility				527,000			-
	Repayments Under Revolving Credit Facility				(402,000	)		-
	NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES				88,799			(65,621	)
Effects of Exchange Rate Differences					(1,360	)		4,601
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH					(64,251	)		(48,418	)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period					315,347			363,765
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period				$	251,096		$	315,347

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Unaudited)
PRELIMINARY
				Three Months Ended								Year Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
									Increase								Increase
				2017			2016		(Decrease)			2017			2016		(Decrease)
				(in thousands)
REVENUE:
	Medical and Healthcare		$	193,131		$	193,038		0.0	%	$	802,462		$	783,655		2.4	%
	Professional Education			39,863			31,504		26.5	%		131,769			102,921		28.0	%
	Technology and Business			82,904			74,693		11.0	%		276,341			196,097		40.9	%
	U.S. Traditional Postsecondary			136,253			173,167		(21.3	)%		601,919			763,809		(21.2	)%
	Intersegment Elimination and Other			(682	)		(702	)	2.8	%		(2,691	)		(2,945	)	8.6	%
		Total Consolidated Revenue		451,469			471,700		(4.3	)%		1,809,800			1,843,537		(1.8	)%
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS):
	Medical and Healthcare			40,972			37,564		9.1	%		187,138			178,484		4.8	%
	Professional Education			11,056			12,405		(10.9	)%		19,866			28,043		(29.2	)%
	Technology and Business			19,340			15,027		28.7	%		36,204			13,580		166.6	%
	U.S. Traditional Postsecondary			(4,571	)		(78,471	)	94.2	%		(25,982	)		(211,299	)	87.7	%
	Reconciling Items:
		Home Office and Other		(13,430	)		(11,385	)	(18.0	)%		(78,613	)		(20,951	)	(275.2	)%
	Total Consolidated Operating Income (Loss)		$	53,367		$	(24,860	)	NM		$	138,613		$	(12,143	)	NM

NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION

During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2017, Adtalem recorded special items related to the following: (i) Restructuring charges related to severance for workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at the medical and veterinary schools which is part of the Medical and Healthcare segment, DeVry University and Carrington College ("Carrington") which are part of the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment, and Adtalem's home office (not related to any segment) in order to align its cost structure with enrollments; (ii) Charges related to regulatory settlement agreements; and (iii) A charge related to an asset fair value write-down of its Pomona, California campus. During the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2016, Adtalem recorded special items related to the following: (i) Restructuring charges related to workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at DeVry University and real estate consolidations at Carrington in order to align its cost structure with enrollments; (ii) Asset impairment charges related to the write-down of Carrington's intangible assets and goodwill; (iii) A charge related to an asset fair value write-down at Becker Professional Education which is part of the Professional Education segment; and (iv) A gain on the sale of the DeVry University, Fremont, California campus and student housing facilities. The following tables illustrate the effects of the special items on Adtalem’s operating income and net income. Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of operating income and net income excluding these special items provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of Adtalem’s ongoing operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations given the special nature of the restructuring charges, regulatory settlements, loss on assets held for sale, asset impairment charges and gain on sale of assets. Adtalem uses these supplemental financial measures internally in its management and budgeting process. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, Adtalem’s reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"). The following tables reconcile these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information (in thousands):

				Three Months Ended								Year Ended
				June 30,								June 30,
									Increase								Increase
				2017			2016		(Decrease)			2017			2016		(Decrease)
Medical and Healthcare Operating Income			$	40,972		$	37,564		9.1	%	$	187,138		$	178,484		4.8	%
	Restructuring Expense			1,915			665		188.0	%		2,582			665		288.3	%
Medical and Healthcare Operating Income
	Excluding Special Items		$	42,887		$	38,229		12.2	%	$	189,720		$	179,149		5.9	%
Professional Education Operating Income			$	11,056		$	12,405		(10.9	)%	$	19,866		$	28,043		(29.2	)%
	Restructuring Expense			-			883		NM			-			1,183		NM
Professional Education Operating Income
	Excluding Special Items		$	11,056		$	13,288		(16.8	)%	$	19,866		$	29,226		(32.0	)%
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary Operating
	Income (Loss)		$	(4,571	)	$	(78,471	)	94.2	%	$	(25,982	)	$	(211,299	)	87.7	%
		Restructuring Expense		3,673			32,289		(88.6	)%		16,853			71,858		(76.5	)%
		Regulatory Settlements		-			-		NM			4,102			-		NM
		Loss on Assets Held for Sale		-			-		NM			4,764			-		NM
		Asset Impairment Charge		-			48,187		NM			-			147,660		NM
		Gain on Sale of Assets		-			(3,183	)	NM			-			(7,032	)	NM
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary Operating
	(Loss) Income Excluding Special Items		$	(898	)	$	(1,178	)	23.8	%	$	(263	)	$	1,187		NM
Home Office and Other Operating Loss			$	(13,430	)	$	(11,385	)	(18.0	)%	$	(78,613	)	$	(20,951	)	(275.2	)%
	Restructuring Expense			6,369			519		1,127.2	%		10,390			519		1,901.9	%
	Regulatory Settlements			-			-		NM			52,150			-		NM
Home Office and Other Operating Loss
	Excluding Special Items		$	(7,061	)	$	(10,866	)	35.0	%	$	(16,073	)	$	(20,432	)	21.3	%

NON-GAAP EARNINGS DISCLOSURE
(Unaudited)
PRELIMINARY
			Three Months Ended						Year Ended
			June 30,						June 30,
			2017			2016			2017			2016
			(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net Income (Loss)		$	42,859		$	(9,969	)	$	122,283		$	(3,166	)
	Earnings (Loss) per Share (diluted-2017, basic-2016)	$	0.67		$	(0.16	)	$	1.91		$	(0.05	)
Restructuring Expense		$	11,957		$	34,355		$	29,825		$	74,225
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	0.19		$	0.54		$	0.47		$	1.15
Regulatory Settlements		$	-		$	-		$	56,252		$	-
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	-		$	-		$	0.88		$	-
Loss on Assets Held for Sale		$	-		$	-		$	4,764		$	-
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	-		$	-		$	0.07		$	-
Asset Impairment Charge		$	-		$	48,187		$	-		$	147,660
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	-		$	0.76		$	-		$	2.30
Gain on Sale of Assets		$	-		$	(3,183	)	$	-		$	(7,032	)
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	-		$	(0.05	)	$	-		$	(0.11	)
Income Tax Impact on Non-GAAP Adjustments		$	(4,779	)	$	(28,182	)	$	(34,721	)	$	(56,432	)
	Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)	$	(0.08	)	$	(0.44	)	$	(0.54	)	$	(0.88	)
Net Income Excluding Special Items, net of tax		$	50,037		$	41,208		$	178,403		$	155,255
	Earnings per Share Excluding Special Items (diluted)	$	0.78		$	0.65		$	2.79		$	2.41
Shares used in EPS calculation
	Basic		NA			63,536			NA			64,036
	Diluted		64,034			63,784			64,019			64,371

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