CHARLES TOWN, W.V.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 12, 2008--American
Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) - parent company of online
learning provider American Public University System, which operates
through American Military University and American Public University -
announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the
Securities and Exchange Commission at the request of funds affiliated
with ABS Capital Partners pursuant to a registration rights agreement.
The registration statement, filed pursuant to SEC Rule 415, relates to
the proposed resale of up to 4,212,952 shares of common stock that may
be sold by these funds in a single transaction or simultaneous
transactions at a time to be determined by the funds based on their
assessment of market conditions.
A copy of the prospectus relating to these securities, when
available, may be obtained by contacting American Public Education,
Inc., 10110 Battleview Parkway, Suite 200, Manassas, VA 20109,
Attention: Investor Relations, 703-334-3880.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet
become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to
buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes
effective. This release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these
securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale
would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the
securities laws of any such state.
About American Public Education, Inc.
American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) is an online
provider of higher education focused primarily on serving the military
and public service communities. American Public University System
(APUS), wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities - American
Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU).
Regionally and nationally accredited, APUS serves more than 41,000
part-time students who live and work in all 50 states and more than
100 countries; and offers 73 degree programs in fields ranging from
homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal
justice to technology, business administration, public health, and
liberal arts.
CONTACT: American Public Education, Inc.
Harry T. Wilkins, CPA, 304-724-3722
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
or
Christopher L. Symanoskie, 703-334-3880
Director, Investor Relations
SOURCE: American Public Education, Inc.