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): April 29, 2003
Education Management Corporation
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Pennsylvania | | 000-21363 | | 25-1119571 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
210 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | | 15222 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (412) 562-0900
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
On April 29, 2003, Education Management Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, announcing that it has signed an agreement to purchase South University, Inc. The information contained in this press release is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 | | Press release dated April 29, 2003 regarding agreement to acquire South University, Inc. |
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.
EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION |
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By: | | /s/ ROBERT T. MCDOWELL
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| | Robert T. McDowell Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: April 29, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
| | Description
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99.1 | | Press release dated April 29, 2003 regarding agreement to acquire South University, Inc. |