UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): October 20, 2004
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 0-22844 52-1492296
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1001 Fleet Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (410) 843-6100
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Section 2 - Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 20, 2004 the Company issued a press release announcing its
financial results for the third quarter and year to date period ended September
30, 2004. A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current
Report on Form 8-K. The Registrant has posted this Current Report on Form 8-K on
its internet website at www.laureate-inc.com.
Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.01 Press Release issued October 20, 2004.
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not
be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by
specific reference in such filing.
SIGNATURE
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.
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
/s/ Sean R. Creamer
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Name: Sean R. Creamer
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: October 20, 2004
Exhibit Index
Exhibit Description
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99.01 Press Release issued October 20, 2004.