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American Public Education Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results

November 6, 2014

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2014-- American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System (APUS) and campus-based Hondros College of Nursing – announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Recent Results:

  • Third quarter 2014 revenues increased 4% to $84.7 million, compared to $81.8 million in the same period of 2013.
  • Income from operations before interest income and income taxes in the third quarter of 2014 was $14.6 million, compared to $17.5 million in the same period of 2013.
  • Net income for the third quarter of 2014 decreased to $8.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to $10.9 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, in the same period of 2013.
  • At American Public University System, net course registrations in the third quarter of 2014 decreased approximately 5% year-over-year and net course registrations by new students in the third quarter of 2014 decreased approximately 11% year-over-year.
  • As of September 30, 2014, student enrollment at Hondros College of Nursing increased approximately 8% to 1,311 students, compared to 1,213 students as of September 30, 2013.

Financial Results:

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2014 increased 4% to $84.7 million, compared to total revenues of $81.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. Income from operations before interest income and income taxes in the third quarter of 2014 was $14.6 million, compared to $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net income for the third quarter of 2014 was $8.8 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.9 million, or $0.61 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2013. The weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the third quarter of 2014 and 2013 were approximately 17.4 million and 17.9 million, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, total revenues increased 5% to $258.7 million, compared to total revenues of $246.5 million in the prior year period. Income from operations before interest income and income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $47.2 million, compared to $52.9 million in the prior year period. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was $29.1 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, compared to net income of $33.0 million, or $1.84 per diluted share in the prior year period. The weighted average diluted shares outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were approximately 17.6 million and 17.9 million, respectively.

On November 1, 2013, APEI acquired National Education Seminars, Inc. (referred to as Hondros College of Nursing); therefore the consolidated results for periods prior to November 1, 2013 do not include any results from the Hondros College of Nursing segment.

Total cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014 were approximately $108.6 million with no long-term debt. Capital expenditures were approximately $15.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $15.1 million in the prior year period. Depreciation and amortization was $11.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, compared to $9.9 million for the same period of 2013.

Enrollments and Registrations:

     

American Public University System

For the three months ended September 30,

2014

2013

% Change

Net Course Registrations by New Students 19,700 22,100 -11%
Net Course Registrations 100,200 105,200 -5%
 

For the nine months ended September 30,

2014

2013

% Change

Net Course Registrations by New Students 54,100 59,000 -8%
Net Course Registrations 302,100 314,300 -4%
 

Hondros College of Nursing1

As of September 30,

2014

2013

% Change

New Student Enrollment 424 401 6%
Total Student Enrollment 1,311 1,213 8%
 

Net course registrations represent the aggregate number of courses for which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop a course without financial penalty. Student enrollment represents the number of students enrolled in one or more courses after the date by which they may drop the course without financial penalty.

1 Hondros College of Nursing was acquired by APEI, effective November 1, 2013.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Outlook:

The following statements are based on American Public Education’s current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.

American Public Education anticipates fourth quarter 2014 consolidated revenues to increase between approximately 7% and 9% year-over-year, compared to the prior year period of 2013. The Company expects consolidated net income of between $0.50 and $0.54 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2014.

American Public Education also expects the following results from its subsidiaries in the fourth quarter of 2014:

  • At American Public University System, net course registrations by new students are expected to increase between 0% and 2% year-over-year and net course registrations are expected to increase between 6% and 8% year-over-year.
  • At Hondros College of Nursing, new student enrollment increased by approximately 16% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2014.

Webcast:

A live webcast of the Company’s third quarter 2014 earnings conference call will be broadcast today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. This call will be open to listeners who log in through the Company's investor relations website, www.AmericanPublicEducation.com.

A replay of the live webcast will also be available starting approximately one hour after the conclusion of the live conference call. The replay will be archived and available to listeners for one year.

About American Public Education

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is a leading provider of higher learning dedicated to preparing students all over the world for excellence in service, leadership and achievement. The Company offers respected, innovative and affordable academic programs and services to students, universities and partner organizations through wholly owned subsidiaries: American Public University System (APUS) and National Education Seminars Inc., which we refer to in this press release as Hondros College of Nursing. Together, these institutions serve approximately 112,600 adult learners worldwide and offer more than 97 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, nursing and liberal arts. For additional information, please visit http://AmericanPublicEducation.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release regarding American Public Education, Inc., or its subsidiaries, that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about American Public Education, Inc. and the industry. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to differ materially from such statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate", "believe", “seek”, "could", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "should", "will" and "would". These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expected growth, expected registration and enrollments, expected revenues, expected earnings and plans with respect to the game-based learning company. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and other filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

     
American Public Education, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues $ 84,707 $ 81,777
Costs and expenses:
Instructional costs and services 30,626 28,139
Selling and promotional 17,948 15,989
General and administrative 17,432 16,766
Depreciation and amortization   4,054   3,376
 
Total costs and expenses   70,060   64,270
 

Income from operations before interest income and income taxes

14,647 17,507
Interest income, net   98   77
 
Income before income taxes 14,745 17,584
Income tax expense 5,877 6,612
Equity investment loss, net of taxes   26   61
 
Net income $ 8,842 $ 10,911
 
 
Net Income per common share:
Basic $ 0.51 $ 0.62
Diluted $ 0.51 $ 0.61
 
Weighted average number of
common shares:
Basic   17,255   17,658
Diluted   17,355   17,877
 
 
Three Months Ended
Segment Information: September 30,
2014 2013
Revenues:
American Public Education, Inc. $ 77,191 $ 81,777
Hondros College of Nursing $ 7,516 $ NA

Income from operations before interest income and income taxes:

American Public Education, Inc. $ 13,964 $ 17,507
Hondros College of Nursing $ 683 $ NA

     
American Public Education, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2014 2013
(Unaudited)
 
Revenues $ 258,723 $ 246,542
Costs and expenses:
Instructional costs and services 92,171 83,751
Selling and promotional 51,997 48,573
General and administrative 55,447 51,403
Depreciation and amortization   11,901   9,895
 
Total costs and expenses   211,516   193,622
 

Income from operations before interest income and income taxes

47,207 52,920
Interest income, net   277   230
 
Income before income taxes 47,484 53,150
Income tax expense 18,377 20,006
Equity investment loss, net of taxes   27   107
 
Net income $ 29,080 $ 33,037
 
 
Net Income per common share:
Basic $ 1.67 $ 1.87
Diluted $ 1.65 $ 1.84
 
Weighted average number of
common shares:
Basic   17,394   17,689
Diluted   17,574   17,943
 
 
Nine Months Ended
Segment Information: September 30,
2014 2013
Revenues:
American Public Education, Inc. $ 236,834 $ 246,542
Hondros College of Nursing $ 21,889 $ NA

Income from operations before interest income and income taxes:

American Public Education, Inc. $ 45,043 $ 52,920
Hondros College of Nursing $ 2,164 $ NA

Source: American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc.
Richard W. Sunderland, Jr., CPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
304-885-5371
or
Christopher L. Symanoskie
Vice President, Investor Relations
703-334-3880