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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)    
     
þ

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
   
  For the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2018  
     
  OR  
     
¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
     
  For the transition period from _____ to _____  
     
  Commission file number: 1-13988  

 

Adtalem Global Education Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE 36-3150143
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
   
500 WEST MONROE STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60661
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number; including area code:

(630) 515-7700

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes þ     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).   Yes þ     No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  þ   Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer    ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨
    Emerging growth company ¨

  

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨     No þ

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

October 25, 2018 — 58,745,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page #
  PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 — Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
  Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
  Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) 4
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) 5
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
  Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity 7
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 37
Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 59
Item 4 — Controls and Procedures 60
     
  PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1 — Legal Proceedings 60
Item 1A — Risk Factors 60
Item 2 — Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 61
Item 6 — Exhibits 61
     
Signatures   62

 

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2018   2017 
  (in thousands, except share and par value amounts) 
ASSETS:               
Current Assets:               
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $408,765   $430,690   $273,102 
Marketable Securities and Investments   8,402    4,255    4,139 
Restricted Cash   877    310    1,555 
Accounts Receivable, Net   166,794    146,726    151,867 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets   69,714    58,887    56,794 
Current Assets Held for Sale   84,834    47,132    54,169 
   Total Current Assets   739,386    688,000    541,626 
Land, Building and Equipment:               
Land   43,724    48,177    49,078 
Building   349,694    389,129    403,717 
Equipment   269,298    302,516    289,692 
Construction in Progress   26,849    25,360    18,803 
    689,565    765,182    761,290 
Accumulated Depreciation   (338,162)   (376,528)   (344,316)
Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net   -    -    59,154 
   Land, Building and Equipment, Net   351,403    388,654    476,128 
Noncurrent Assets:               
Deferred Income Taxes   31,080    38,780    

32,137

 
Intangible Assets, Net   355,595    362,931    395,916 
Goodwill   805,285    813,887    838,669 
Other Assets, Net   53,666    39,259    37,663 
Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale   13,450    13,450    62,372 
   Total Noncurrent Assets   1,259,076    1,268,307    

1,366,757

 
TOTAL ASSETS  $2,349,865   $2,344,961   $

2,384,511

 
LIABILITIES:               
Current Liabilities:               
Accounts Payable  $50,413   $47,477   $46,095 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits   46,255    71,289    56,860 
Accrued Liabilities   90,167    80,803    80,871 
Deferred Revenue   185,061    106,773    171,470 
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt   3,000    3,000    - 
Current Liabilities Held for Sale   84,190    56,439    95,222 
   Total Current Liabilities   459,086    365,781    450,518 
Noncurrent Liabilities:               
Long-Term Debt   289,579    290,073    135,000 
Deferred Income Taxes   29,378    29,115    

34,755

 
Other Liabilities   122,757    131,380    98,718 
Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale   216    216    915 
   Total Noncurrent Liabilities   441,930    450,784    

269,388

 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   901,016    816,565    

719,906

 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 13)               
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST   8,814    9,110    6,566 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:               
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized; 59,120,000, 59,893,000 and 61,194,000 Shares Outstanding at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively   798    793    785 
Additional Paid-in Capital   469,545    454,653    422,358 
Retained Earnings   1,908,465    1,917,373    1,894,372 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss   (163,168)   (142,168)   (35,720)
Treasury Stock, at Cost, 20,727,000, 19,390,000 and 17,271,000 Shares at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively   (775,605)   (711,365)   (623,756)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   1,440,035    1,519,286    1,658,039 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  $2,349,865   $2,344,961   $

2,384,511

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2018   2017 
   (in thousands, except per share
amounts)
 
REVENUE  $284,190   $293,143 
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:          
Cost of Educational Services   148,653    173,176 
Student Services and Administrative Expense   98,497    88,944 
Restructuring Expense   39,548    1,137 
Total Operating Cost and Expense   286,698    263,257 
Operating (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations   (2,508)   29,886 
INTEREST:          
Interest Income   1,945    2,118 
Interest Expense   (6,202)   (1,916)
Net Interest (Expense) Income   (4,257)   202 
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes   (6,765)   30,088 
Income Tax Benefit (Provision)   1,887    (4,475)
Equity Method Investment Loss   -    (44)
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations   (4,878)   25,569 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NOTE 2):          
Loss from Discontinued Operations Before Income Taxes   (6,135)   (15,449)
Income Tax Benefit   1,428    2,796 
Loss from Discontinued Operations   (4,707)   (12,653)
NET (LOSS) INCOME   (9,585)   12,916 
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest   55    (131)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION  $(9,530)  $12,785 
           
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION:          
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations  $(4,823)  $25,438 
Loss from Discontinued Operations   (4,707)   (12,653)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION  $(9,530)  $12,785 
           
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION SHAREHOLDERS:          
Basic:          
Continuing Operations  $(0.08)  $0.41 
Discontinued Operations  $(0.08)  $(0.20)
Total  $(0.16)  $0.20 
Diluted:          
Continuing Operations  $(0.08)  $0.40 
Discontinued Operations  $(0.08)  $(0.20)
Total  $(0.16)  $0.20 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

  

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2018   2017 
   (in thousands) 
NET (LOSS) INCOME  $(9,585)  $12,916 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX          
Currency Translation (Loss) Gain   (20,615)   23,329 
Change in Fair Value of Available-For-Sale Securities   (4)   70 
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME   (30,204)   36,315 
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST   669    (614)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION  $(29,535)  $35,701 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2018   2017 
   (in thousands) 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net (Loss) Income  $(9,585)  $12,916 
Loss from Discontinued Operations   4,707    12,653 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:          
Stock-Based Compensation Expense   4,137    4,985 
Depreciation   10,042    11,178 
Amortization of Intangible Assets   2,110    2,497 
Amortization of Deferred Debt Issuance Costs   392    176 
Provision for Bad Debts   2,982    4,536 
Deferred Income Taxes   7,915    1,491 
Loss on Disposals, Accelerated Depreciation and Adjustments to Land, Building and Equipment   39,205    10,552 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:          
Accounts Receivable   (26,314)   (3,900)
Prepaid Expenses and Other   (26,153)   (16,781)
Accounts Payable   780    4,248 
Accrued Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Liabilities   (15,153)   (30,877)
Deferred Revenue   78,622    67,653 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Continuing Operations   73,687    81,327 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Discontinued Operations   4,327    9,010 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   78,014    90,337 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Capital Expenditures   (15,150)   (11,773)
Marketable Securities Purchased   (4,152)   (13)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities-Continuing Operations   (19,302)   (11,786)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities-Discontinued Operations   (1,117)   (2,122)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (20,419)   (13,908)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options   10,492    1,884 
Employee Taxes Paid on Withholding Shares   (5,188)   (3,486)
Proceeds from Stock Issued Under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan   159    195 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury   (59,175)   (50,375)
Payments of Seller Financed Obligations   (470)   (6,315)
Borrowings Under Credit Facility   -    76,000 
Repayments Under Credit Facility   (750)   (66,000)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (54,932)   (48,097)
Effects of Exchange Rate Differences   (1,579)   1,765 
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH   1,084    30,097 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period   444,405    251,096 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period   445,489    281,193 
Less: Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash of Discontinued Operations at End of Period   35,847    6,973 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period  $409,642   $274,220 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activity:          
(Decrease) Increase in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling Interest Put Options  $(241)  $150 

 

      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

 

   Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   Retained
Earnings
   Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   Treasury
Stock
   Total 
   (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
Balance at June 30, 2018  $793   $454,653   $1,917,373   $(142,168)  $(711,365)  $1,519,286 
Cumulative effect adjustment upon the adoption of ASU 2016-01             381    (381)        - 
Net loss             (9,530)             (9,530)
Foreign currency translation                  (20,615)        (20,615)
Unrealized investment losses, net of tax                  (4)        (4)
Change in noncontrolling interest put option             241              241 
Stock-based compensation        4,369                   4,369 
Net activity from stock-based compensation awards   5    10,487              (5,188)   5,304 
Proceeds from stock issued under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan        36              123    159 
Repurchase of common shares for treasury                       (59,175)   (59,175)
Balance at September 30, 2018  $798   $469,545   $1,908,465   $(163,168)  $(775,605)  $1,440,035 
                               
Balance at June 30, 2017  $781   $415,912   $1,881,397   $(59,119)  $(569,932)  $1,669,039 
Cumulative effect adjustment upon the adoption of ASU 2016-09        (596)   360              (236)
Net income             12,785              12,785 
Foreign currency translation                  23,329         23,329 
Unrealized investment gains, net of tax                  70         70 
Change in noncontrolling interest put option             (150)             (150)
Stock-based compensation        4,985                   4,985 
Net activity from stock-based compensation awards   4    2,057              (3,664)   (1,603)
Proceeds from stock issued under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan             (20)        215    195 
Repurchase of common shares for treasury                       (50,375)   (50,375)
Balance at September 30, 2017  $785   $422,358   $1,894,372   $(35,720)  $(623,756)  $1,658,039 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1: INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

For purposes of this report, “Adtalem,” “we,” “our,” “us,” or similar references refers to Adtalem Global Education Inc. and our consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise. The interim Consolidated Financial Statements include accounts of Adtalem and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Adtalem’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include:

 

·Chamberlain University (“Chamberlain”)
·American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”)
·Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”)
·Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”)
·Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”)
·Becker Professional Education (“Becker”)
·DeVry University, presented as discontinued operations (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”)
·Carrington College (“Carrington”), presented as discontinued operations (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”)

 

In addition, Adtalem maintains a 97.9% ownership interest in Adtalem Education of Brazil (“Adtalem Brazil”) and a 69% ownership interest in EduPristine.

 

These financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of Adtalem. The year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

 

The interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in Adtalem's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

 

The results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

NOTE 2: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

 

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest DeVry University, pursuant to, and subject to the terms and conditions of a stock purchase agreement with Cogswell Education, LLC (“Cogswell”), with an expected closing date occurring in mid-fiscal year 2019. The decision to divest was made based on changes in strategic direction for the Adtalem portfolio of institutions. As the potential sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on Adtalem’s operations and financial results, DeVry University is presented in Adtalem’s financial reporting as a discontinued operation. All periods presented disclose the assets and liabilities as held for sale, and operations and cash flows of DeVry University, which was previously a part of the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary reporting segment, as discontinued operations.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2018, management identified additional assets that will be divested with DeVry University and recorded impairment charges of $2.2 million to write-down the building and equipment to zero based on the fair value market value of the DeVry University operations. These impairment charges were in addition to $58.6 million of impairment charges for assets that will be divested with DeVry University that were recorded in fiscal year 2018.

 

On June 28, 2018, Adtalem announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest Carrington, pursuant to, and subject to the terms and conditions of a membership interest purchase agreement with San Joaquin Valley College (“SJVC”), with an expected closing date occurring in mid-fiscal year 2019. The decision to divest was made based on changes in strategic direction for the Adtalem portfolio of institutions. As the potential sale represents a strategic shift that will have a major effect on Adtalem’s operations and financial results, Carrington is presented in Adtalem’s financial reporting as a discontinued operation. All periods presented disclose the assets and liabilities as held for sale, and operations and cash flows of Carrington, which was previously a part of the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary reporting segment, as discontinued operations.

 

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During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, management identified assets that will be divested with Carrington and recorded impairment charges of $37.4 million to write-down the building and equipment to zero based on the fair value market value of the Carrington operations.

 

The following is a summary of balance sheet information of assets and liabilities reported as held for sale (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2018   2017 
ASSETS:               
Current Assets:               
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $19,880   $1   $649 
Restricted Cash   15,967    13,404    5,887 
Accounts Receivable, Net   39,508    25,294    37,916 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets   9,479    8,433    9,717 
Total Current Assets Held for Sale   84,834    47,132    54,169 
Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net   -    -    59,154 
Noncurrent Assets:               
Intangible Assets   -    -    21,845 
Goodwill   -    -    22,196 
Perkins Program Fund, Net   13,450    13,450    13,450 
Other Assets, Net   -    -    4,881 
Total Noncurrent Assets Held for Sale   13,450    13,450    62,372 
Total Assets Held for Sale  $98,284   $60,582   $175,695 
                
LIABILITIES:               
Current Liabilities:               
Accounts Payable  $23,570   $24,312   $25,276 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits   8,327    13,979    11,090 
Accrued Liabilities   5,004    1,514    8,815 
Deferred Revenue   47,289    16,634    50,041 
Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale   84,190    56,439    95,222 
Noncurrent Liabilities:               
Deferred Income Taxes   216    216    915 
Total Noncurrent Liabilities Held for Sale   216    216    915 
Total Liabilities Held for Sale  $84,406   $56,655   $96,137 

 

The following is a summary of income statement information of operations reported as discontinued operations (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended 
   September 30, 
   2018   2017 
REVENUE  $112,302   $127,882 
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:          
Cost of Educational Services   61,341    74,940 
Student Services and Administrative Expense   55,372    61,536 
Restructuring (Gain) Expense   (518)   6,855 
Asset Impairment Charge - Building and Equipment   2,242    - 
Total Operating Cost and Expense   118,437    143,331 
Operating Loss from Discontinued Operations   (6,135)   (15,449)
Income Tax Benefit   1,428    2,796 
Loss from Discontinued Operations  $(4,707)  $(12,653)

 

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NOTE 3: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Adtalem and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Where our ownership interest is less than 100%, but greater than 50%, the noncontrolling ownership interest is reported on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The noncontrolling ownership interest earnings portion is classified as “Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest” in our Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). Unless indicated, or the context requires otherwise, references to years refer to Adtalem’s fiscal years.

 

Equity/Cost Method Investment

 

The equity method of accounting is used for an investment where we have the ability to influence the operating and financial decisions of the investee but do not possess more than a 50% ownership interest. Generally, this occurs when the ownership interest is greater than 20%. The investment is initially recorded at cost and classified as Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying amount of the investment is adjusted in subsequent periods for Adtalem’s share of the earnings or losses of the investee, which is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) as Equity Method Investment Loss.

 

The cost method of accounting is used for an investment where we do not have the ability to influence the operating and financial decisions of the investee. Generally, this occurs when the ownership interest is less than 20%. The investment is recorded at cost and classified as Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents can include time deposits, high-grade commercial paper, money market funds and bankers acceptances with original maturities of three months or less. Short-term investment objectives are to minimize risk and maintain liquidity. These investments are stated at cost (which approximates fair value) because of their short duration or liquid nature. Adtalem places its cash and temporary cash investments with high credit quality institutions. Cash and cash equivalent balances in U.S. bank accounts are generally in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limit. Cash and cash equivalent balances in Brazilian bank accounts are generally in excess of the deposit insurance limits for Brazilian banks. Adtalem has not experienced any losses on its cash and cash equivalents.

 

Management periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of the security issuers and financial institutions with which it invests and maintains deposit accounts.

 

Financial Aid and Restricted Cash

 

A significant portion of revenue is received from students who participate in government financial aid and assistance programs which are subject to political and governmental budgetary considerations. There is no assurance that such funding will be maintained at current levels. Extensive and complex regulations in the U.S. and Brazil govern all of the government financial assistance programs in which students participate. Administration of these programs is periodically reviewed by various regulatory agencies. Any regulatory violation could be the basis for disciplinary action, which could include the suspension, limitation or termination from such financial aid programs.

 

Restricted cash represents amounts received from federal and state governments under various student aid grant and loan programs and such restricted funds are held in separate bank accounts. Once the financial aid authorization and disbursement process for the student has been completed, the funds are transferred to unrestricted accounts, and these funds then become available for use in Adtalem’s operations. This authorization and disbursement process that precedes the transfer of funds generally occurs within the period of the academic term for which such funds were authorized.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers (students), in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

 

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The following tables disaggregate revenue by source (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Higher Education  $201,173   $-   $43,841   $-   $245,014 
Test Preparation   -    20,502    3,410    (807)   23,105 
Certifications   -    8,214    -    -    8,214 
Conferences/Seminars   -    2,868    -    -    2,868 
Memberships/Subscriptions   -    3,936    -    -    3,936 
Other   927    126    -    -    1,053 
   $202,100   $35,646   $47,251   $(807)  $284,190 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
   Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology and
Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Higher Education  $191,285   $-   $57,230   $-   $248,515 
Test Preparation   -    20,538    5,209    (623)   25,124 
Certifications   -    8,859    -    -    8,859 
Conferences/Seminars   -    7,368    -    -    7,368 
Memberships/Subscriptions   -    3,015    -    -    3,015 
Other   -    262    -    -    262 
   $191,285   $40,042   $62,439   $(623)  $293,143 

  

In addition, see “Note 14: Segment Information” for a disaggregation of revenue by geographical region.

 

Performance Obligations and Revenue Recognition

 

Higher Education: Higher education revenue consists of tuition, fees, books and other educational products. The majority of revenue is derived from tuition and fees which is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term as instruction is delivered. Books and other educational product revenue is recognized when products are shipped or students receive access to electronic materials. Under certain circumstances we report revenue from these transactions on a net basis because our performance obligation is to facilitate a transaction between the student and a vendor.

 

Test Preparation: Test preparation revenue consists of test preparation course instruction and self-study materials sales. Becker test preparation revenue is recognized when access to the course materials is delivered to the customer. Adtalem Brazil and EduPristine test preparation course instruction revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable instruction delivery periods.

 

Certifications: Certification revenue consists of exam preparation guides, seminars, exam sitting fee and recertification fees. We recognize revenue for each of these items at a point in time when the applicable performance obligation is satisfied.

 

Conferences/Seminars: Conference revenue consists of revenue from attendees, sponsors and exhibitors. We recognize revenue for all items related to conferences at the time of the conference. Seminar revenue consists of seminars delivered in live, live-online, or on-demand online formats. We recognize revenue for live and live-online seminars on the day of the seminar. On-demand online seminars, in which customers have access to a webcast of a seminar, are recognized on the day the customer places the order.

 

Memberships/Subscriptions: Membership revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the membership period. Subscription revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the subscription period.

 

Other: Other revenue consists of housing and other miscellaneous services. Revenue is recognized over the period that the applicable performance obligation is satisfied.

 

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Customer contracts generally have separately stated prices for each performance obligation contained in the contract. Therefore, each performance obligation generally has its own standalone selling price. For higher education students, arrangements for payment are agreed to prior to registration of the student’s first academic term. The majority of U.S. students obtain Title IV or other financial aid resulting in institutions receiving a significant amount of the transaction price at the beginning of the academic term. Students utilizing private funding or through Adtalem’s institutional loan program (see “Note 6: Financing Receivables” for further discussion) generally pay during or after the academic term is complete. For non-higher education customers, payment is typically due and collected at the time a customer places an order.

 

Transaction Price

 

Revenue, or transaction price, is measured as the amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for transferring goods or services.

 

For higher education, students may receive discounts, scholarships or refunds, which gives rise to variable consideration. The amount of discounts or scholarships are applied to individual student accounts when such amounts are awarded. Therefore, the transaction price is reduced directly by these discounts or scholarships from the amount of the standard tuition rate charged. Upon withdrawal, a student may be eligible to receive a refund, or partial refund, the amount of which is dependent on the timing of the withdrawal during the academic term. If a student withdraws prior to completing an academic term, federal and state regulations and accreditation criteria permit Adtalem to retain only a set percentage of the total tuition received from such student, which varies with, but generally equals or exceeds, the percentage of the academic term completed by such student. Payment amounts received by Adtalem in excess of such set percentages of tuition are refunded to the student or the appropriate funding source. For contracts with similar characteristics and historical data on refunds, the expected value method is applied in determining the variable consideration related to refunds. Estimates of Adtalem’s expected refunds are determined at the outset of each academic term, based upon actual experience in previous academic terms. Reserves related to refunds are presented as refund liabilities within Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All refunds are netted against revenue during the applicable academic term.

 

Management reassesses collectability throughout the period revenue is recognized by the Adtalem institutions, on a student-by-student basis. This reassessment is based upon new information and changes in facts and circumstances relevant to a student’s ability to pay. Management also reassesses collectability when a student withdraws from the institution and has unpaid tuition charges. Such unpaid charges do not meet the threshold of reasonably collectible and are recognized as revenue on a cash basis.

 

For test preparation and other Professional Education products, the transaction price is equal to the amount charged to the customer, which is the standard rate, less any discounts and an estimate for returns or refunds.

 

We believe it is not probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Therefore, the estimate of variable consideration is not constrained.

 

Contract Balances

 

For higher education institutions, students are billed at the beginning of each academic term and payment is due at that time. Adtalem’s performance obligation is to provide educational services in the form of instruction during the academic term. As instruction is provided, deferred revenue is reduced. A significant portion of student payments are from Title IV financial aid and other programs and are generally received during the first month of the respective academic term. For students utilizing Adtalem’s institution loan program (see “Note 6: Financing Receivables”), payments are generally received after the academic term and the corresponding performance obligation is complete. When payments are received, accounts receivable is reduced.

 

For our Professional Education businesses, customers are billed and payment is due at the time of order placement. In most cases, performance obligations are delivered subsequent to payments received. Delivering our performance obligations reduces deferred revenue and accounts receivable is reduced upon payments received. Becker offers an 18-month term loan program as a financing option for the Becker CPA Exam Review Course (see “Note 6: Financing Receivables”). In this case, payment is received after satisfying the performance obligation.

 

Revenue of $83.7 million was recognized during the first three months of fiscal year 2019 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of fiscal year 2019. Revenue recognized from performance obligations that were satisfied, or partially satisfied, in prior periods was not material.

 

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The difference between the opening and closing balances of deferred revenue includes decreases from revenue recognized during the period and increases from charges and payments received related to the start of academic terms beginning during the period.

 

Allowance for bad debts as of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 was $21.9 million, $27.6 million and $27.0 million, respectively.

 

Practical Expedients

 

As our performance obligations have an original expected duration of one year or less, we have applied the practical expedient (as provided in ASC 606-10-50-14) to not disclose the information in ASC 606-10-50-13, which requires disclosure of the amount of the transaction price allocated to our performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of the end of the reporting period and when the entity expects to recognize this amount as revenue. All consideration from contracts with customers is included in the transaction price.

 

Internal-Use Software Development Costs

 

Adtalem capitalizes certain internal-use software development costs that are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the software, not to exceed seven years. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of equipment, materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software and payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with the internal-use software development project. Capitalization of such costs ceases at the point at which the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized internal-use software development costs for projects not yet complete are included as Construction in Progress in the Land, Building and Equipment section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, the net balance of capitalized internal-use software development costs was $12.4 million, $13.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Adtalem evaluates the carrying amount of its significant long-lived assets whenever changes in circumstances or events indicate that the value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Events that may trigger an impairment analysis could include a decision by management to exit a market or a line of business or to consolidate operating locations. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we recorded impairment charges of $2.2 million to write-down building, building improvements, furniture and equipment to zero based on the fair market value of the DeVry University operations, which are classified within discontinued operations. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, the campuses of AUC and RUSM were damaged from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, respectively. Hurricane-related impairment charges of $10.9 million were recorded in the first three months of fiscal year 2018 for building, building improvements, furniture and equipment. The impairment charges are included in Cost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem announced its decision to relocate RUSM’s campus operations to Barbados and not return to RUSM’s Dominica campus. Adtalem recorded impairment charges of $37.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, to fully impair the land, buildings and equipment in Dominica as management has determined the market value less the costs to sell the facilities or move the equipment is zero (see “Note 10: Restructuring Charges”). The impairment charges are included in Restructuring Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). For a discussion of the impairment review of goodwill and intangible assets see “Note 9: Intangibles.”

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The financial position and results of operations of the AUC, RUSM and RUSVM Caribbean operations are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. As such, there is no translation gain or loss associated with these operations. Adtalem Brazil’s and EduPristine’s operations and Becker’s and ACAMS’s international operations are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these entities are translated to U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at monthly average exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustments are included in the component of Shareholders’ Equity designated as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Transaction gains or losses during each of the three-month periods ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 were not material.

 

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Noncontrolling Interest

 

Adtalem currently maintains a 97.9% ownership interest in Adtalem Brazil with the remaining 2.1% owned by members of the current Adtalem Brazil senior management group. In addition, Adtalem currently maintains a 69% ownership interest in EduPristine with the remaining 31% owned by Kaizen Management Advisors (“Kaizen”), an India-based private equity firm. The adjustment to increase or decrease the Adtalem Brazil and EduPristine noncontrolling interest each reporting period for their respective proportionate shares of Adtalem Brazil’s and EduPristine’s profit (loss) flows through the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) based on Adtalem’s noncontrolling interest accounting policy.

 

Since July 1, 2015, Adtalem has had the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining Adtalem Brazil stock from Adtalem Brazil management. Likewise, Adtalem Brazil management has had the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in Adtalem Brazil to Adtalem.

 

Beginning on March 26, 2020, Adtalem will have the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining EduPristine stock from Kaizen. Likewise, Kaizen will have the right to exercise a put option and sell up to 33% of its remaining ownership interest in EduPristine to Adtalem. Beginning on March 26, 2022, Kaizen will have the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in EduPristine to Adtalem.

 

Since the put options are out of the control of Adtalem, authoritative guidance requires the noncontrolling interest, which includes the value of the put options, to be displayed outside of the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The Adtalem Brazil management and Kaizen put options are being accreted to their respective redemption values in accordance with the terms of the related stock purchase agreements. The adjustments to increase or decrease the put options to their expected redemption values each reporting period are recorded in retained earnings in accordance with GAAP.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the noncontrolling interest balance (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Balance at Beginning of Period  $9,110   $6,285 
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest   (55)   131 
(Decrease) Increase in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling Interest Put Options   (241)   150 
Balance at End of Period  $8,814   $6,566 

  

Earnings per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to Adtalem by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus unvested participating restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to Adtalem by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. As required by GAAP, because the three months ended September 30, 2018 resulted in a loss from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share was computed by dividing the net loss attributable to Adtalem by the weighted average number of basic shares. Diluted shares are computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflect the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock-based grants were exercised during the period. Excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share were outstanding stock-based grants representing 272,000 and 1,893,000 shares of common stock for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These outstanding stock-based grants were excluded because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares or the assumed proceeds upon exercise under the Treasury Stock Method resulted in the repurchase of more shares than would be issued; thus, their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of basic shares to diluted shares (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   59,722    62,014 
Unvested Participating RSUs   606    771 
Basic Shares   60,328    62,785 
Effect of Dilutive Stock Options   874    647 
Diluted Shares   61,202    63,432 

 

Treasury Stock

 

Adtalem’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized share repurchase programs on ten occasions (see “Note 7: Share Repurchase Programs”). The tenth share repurchase program was approved on February 16, 2017 and commenced in February 2017. Shares that are repurchased by Adtalem are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

From time to time, shares of our common stock are delivered back to Adtalem under a swap arrangement resulting from employees’ exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of the Adtalem Stock Incentive Plans (see “Note 4: Stock-Based Compensation”). In addition, shares of our common stock are delivered back to Adtalem for payment of withholding taxes from employees for vesting RSUs. These shares are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

Treasury shares are reissued on a monthly basis, at market value, to the Adtalem Colleague Stock Purchase Plan in exchange for employee payroll deductions. When treasury shares are reissued, Adtalem uses an average cost method to reduce the Treasury Stock balance. Gains on the difference between the average cost and the reissuance price are credited to Additional Paid-in Capital. Losses on the difference are charged to Additional Paid-in Capital to the extent that previous net gains from reissuance are included therein, otherwise such losses are charged to Retained Earnings.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenue and expense reported during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss is composed of the change in cumulative translation adjustment, primarily at Adtalem Brazil, and unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of the effects of income taxes.

 

The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balance as of September 30, 2018 consists of $163.2 million of cumulative translation losses ($159.4 million attributable to Adtalem and $3.8 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities were immaterial. As of June 30, 2018, this balance consisted of $142.6 million of cumulative translation losses ($139.6 million attributable to Adtalem and $3.0 million to noncontrolling interest) and $0.4 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.1 million and all attributable to Adtalem. As of September 30, 2017, this balance consisted of $36.1 million of cumulative translation losses ($35.3 million attributable to Adtalem and $0.8 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.4 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.2 million and all attributable to Adtalem.

 

Advertising Expense

 

Advertising costs are recognized as expense in the period in which materials are purchased or services are performed. Advertising expense, which is included in Student Services and Administrative Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), was $19.0 million and $20.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

  

Hurricane Expense

 

AUC and RUSM were affected by hurricane events occurring in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Adtalem recorded expenses of $6.9 million and $13.6 million associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental additional costs of teaching in alternate locations in the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Received and expected insurance proceeds of $6.9 million and $9.2 million were recorded to offset these expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Based upon damage assessments of facilities, impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $10.9 million were recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2017. Insurance proceeds of $1.8 million were recorded to offset these expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2017. In total, $13.6 million of net expense was recorded in Cost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The recorded expense primarily represents deductibles under the related insurance policies. No net expense was recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

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Restructuring Charges

 

Adtalem’s financial statements include charges related to severance and related benefits for workforce reductions. These charges also include early lease termination or cease-of-use costs, accelerated depreciation and losses on disposals of property and equipment related to campus and administrative office consolidations (see “Note 10: Restructuring Charges”). When estimating the costs of exiting lease space, estimates are made which could differ materially from actual results and result in additional restructuring charges or reversals in future periods.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13: “Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.” This guidance was issued to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected losses on financial instruments by replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses by requiring a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact the guidance will have on Adtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02: “Leases (Topic 842).” This guidance was issued to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing right-to-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is evaluating the impact the guidance will have on Adtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements and believes the adoption will impact the Consolidated Balance Sheet with significant increases in assets and liabilities.

 

In January 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01: “Financial Instruments–Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” This guidance was issued to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. The guidance eliminates the classification of equity securities into different categories (that is, trading or available-for-sale) and requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, we retrospectively adopted this guidance. The adoption resulted in a cumulative adjustment to decrease retained earnings and increase additional paid-in capital, each by $0.4 million. This guidance requires Adtalem to record the changes in the fair value of its available-for-sale equity investments through net income, which is included within the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) beginning with the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.

 

In May 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” This guidance was issued to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and develop a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years. We adopted this guidance effective July 1, 2018 using the full retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on Adtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements, and therefore, no adjustments were made to the prior year comparative financial statements. See subsection “Revenue Recognition” in “Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for the disclosures related to this new accounting standard.

 

Reclassifications

 

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, DeVry University operations were classified as discontinued operations. In addition, beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, Carrington operations were classified as discontinued operations. See “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” for further information. Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current classification. Certain expenses in prior periods previously allocated to DeVry University and Carrington within the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment have been reclassified to the Home Office and Other segment based on discontinued operation reporting guidance regarding allocation of corporate overhead. See “Note 14: Segment Information” for additional information.

 

In addition, we have reclassified certain amounts in the operating section of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows to conform to current period classification.

 

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NOTE 4: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

Adtalem maintains two stock-based incentive plans: the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 and the Fourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013. Under these plans, directors, key executives and managerial employees are eligible to receive incentive stock or nonqualified options to purchase shares of Adtalem’s common stock. The Fourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 also permit the granting of stock appreciation rights, RSUs, performance-based RSUs and other stock and cash-based compensation. Although options remain outstanding under the 2005 incentive plan, no further stock-based grants will be issued under this plan. The Fourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Options are granted for terms of up to ten years and can vest immediately or over periods of up to five years. The requisite service period is equal to the vesting period. The option price under the plans is the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant.

 

Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. Adtalem accounts for stock-based compensation granted to retirement eligible employees that fully vests upon an employee’s retirement under the non-substantive vesting period approach. Under this approach, the entire stock-based compensation expense is recognized at the grant date for stock-based grants issued to retirement eligible employees. For non-retirement eligible employees, stock-based compensation expense is recognized as expense over the employee requisite service period. We account for forfeitures of outstanding but unvested grants in the period they occur.

 

As of September 30, 2018, 7,632,222 authorized but unissued shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under Adtalem’s stock-based incentive plans.

 

The following is a summary of options activity for the three months ended September 30, 2018:

 

           Weighted     
       Weighted   Average   Aggregate 
       Average   Remaining   Intrinsic 
   Number of   Exercise   Contractual   Value 
   Options   Price   Life (in Years)   (in thousands) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2018   1,806,133   $32.88           
Granted   129,025    49.01           
Exercised   (242,012)   44.05           
Forfeited   -    -           
Expired   (15,892)   51.46           
Outstanding at September 30, 2018   1,677,254    32.34    6.97   $27,268 
Exercisable at September 30, 2018   759,098   $33.67    5.07   $11,587 

  

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was $1.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

 

The fair value of Adtalem’s stock option awards was estimated using a binomial model. This model uses historical cancellation and exercise experience of Adtalem to determine the option value. It also takes into account the illiquid nature of employee options during the vesting period.

 

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The weighted average estimated grant date fair value of options granted at market price under Adtalem’s stock-based incentive plans during the first three months of fiscal years 2019 and 2018 was $20.96 and $14.63, per share, respectively. The fair value of Adtalem’s stock option grants was estimated assuming the following weighted average assumptions:

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2019   2018 
Expected Life (in Years)   6.50    6.68 
Expected Volatility   39.60%   41.45%
Risk-free Interest Rate   2.73%   1.95%
Dividend Yield   0.00%   0.00%

 

The expected life of the options granted is based on the weighted average exercise life with age and salary adjustment factors from historical exercise behavior. Adtalem’s expected volatility is computed by combining and weighting the implied market volatility, the most recent volatility over the expected life of the option grant and Adtalem’s long-term historical volatility.

 

If factors change and different assumptions are employed in the valuation of stock-based grants in future periods, the stock-based compensation expense that Adtalem records may differ significantly from what was recorded in previous periods.

 

During the first three months of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem granted 199,750 RSUs to selected employees. Of these, 65,160 are performance-based RSUs and 134,590 are non-performance-based RSUs. Performance-based RSUs are earned by the recipients over a three-year period based on achievement of certain mission-based goals, academic goals, achievement of a minimum level of Adtalem’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), achievement of a minimum level of Adtalem’s return on invested capital (“ROIC”) or achievement of a minimum level of Adtalem’s free cash flow per share. Non-performance-based RSUs are subject to restrictions, which lapse ratably over one, three or four-year periods on the grant anniversary date based on the recipient’s continued service on the Board, employment with Adtalem or upon retirement. During the restriction period, the recipient of the non-performance-based RSUs has the right to receive dividend equivalents, if any. This right does not pertain to the performance-based RSUs. The following is a summary of RSU activity for the three months ended September 30, 2018:

 

       Weighted 
       Average 
   Number of   Grant Date 
   RSUs   Fair Value 
Outstanding at July 1, 2018   1,226,958   $28.31 
Granted   199,750    49.03 
Vested   (362,494)   26.85 
Forfeited   (4,947)   32.79 
Outstanding at September 30, 2018   1,059,267   $32.69 

 

The weighted average estimated grant date fair value of RSUs granted at market price under Adtalem’s stock-based incentive plans during the first three months of fiscal years 2019 and 2018 was $49.03 and $33.90, per share, respectively.

 

The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Cost of Educational Services  $395   $1,420 
Student Services and Administrative Expense   3,742    3,017 
Restructuring Expense   -    548 
    4,137    4,985 
Income Tax Benefit   (2,007)   (2,434)
Net Stock-Based Compensation Expense  $2,130   $2,551 

  

As of September 30, 2018, $29.8 million of total pre-tax unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested grants is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years. The total fair value of options and RSUs vested during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $11.1 million and $13.4 million, respectively.

 

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There was no capitalized stock-based compensation cost at each of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017.

 

Adtalem has an established practice of issuing new shares of common stock to satisfy stock-based grant exercises. However, Adtalem also may issue treasury shares to satisfy stock-based grant exercises under certain of its stock-based incentive plans.

 

NOTE 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Adtalem has elected not to measure any assets or liabilities at fair value other than those required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include goodwill, intangible assets and assets of businesses where the long-term value of the operations have been impaired.

 

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The guidance specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. The guidance establishes fair value measurement classifications under the following hierarchy:

 

Level 1 Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 

Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

 

Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

 

When available, Adtalem uses quoted market prices to determine fair value, and such measurements are classified within Level 1. In some cases where market prices are not available, Adtalem makes use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates and yield curves. These measurements are classified within Level 3.

 

Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination. These assets are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. This impairment review was most recently completed as of May 31, 2018. See “Note 9: Intangibles” for further discussion on the impairment review including valuation techniques and assumptions.

 

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The following table presents Adtalem's assets and liabilities at September 30, 2018, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

             
   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $408,765   $-   $- 
Marketable Securities and Investments   8,402    -    - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net   -    41,794    - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations   -    17,949    - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value  $417,167   $59,743   $- 

 

The following table presents Adtalem's assets and liabilities at June 30, 2018, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $430,690   $-   $- 
Marketable Securities and Investments   4,255    -    - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net   -    44,320    - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations   -    18,585    - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value  $434,945   $62,905   $- 

 

The following table presents Adtalem's assets and liabilities at September 30, 2017, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $273,102   $-   $- 
Marketable Securities and Investments   4,139    -    - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net   -    39,402    - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations   -    19,611    - 
FIES Receivable   -    16,707    - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value  $277,241   $75,720   $- 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments in Marketable Securities are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of identical instruments.

 

The fair value of the institutional loans receivable included in Accounts Receivable, Net and Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. See “Note 6: Financing Receivables” for further discussion on these institutional loans receivable.

 

The fair value of the deferred acquisition obligations is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. $4.2 million, $4.3 million and $6.9 million were classified as Accrued Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively, and $13.7 million, $14.3 million and $12.7 million were classified as Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

The fair value of Adtalem Brazil’s receivable under Brazil’s FIES public loan program included in Accounts Receivable, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2017 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using published market data on Brazilian interest and inflation rates.

 

As of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs.

 

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NOTE 6: FINANCING RECEIVABLES

 

Adtalem’s institutional loan programs are available to students at Chamberlain, AUC, RUSM and RUSVM. These loan programs are designed to assist students who are unable to completely cover educational costs consisting of tuition, books and fees and are available only after all other student financial assistance has been applied toward those purposes. In addition, AUC, RUSM and RUSVM loans may be used for students’ living expenses. Repayment plans for institutional loan program balances are developed to address the financial circumstances of the particular student. Interest charges at rates from 3.76% to 12.0% per annum accrue each month on the unpaid balance. Chamberlain requires that students begin repaying loans while they are still in school with a minimum payment level designed to demonstrate their capability to repay, reduce the possibility of over borrowing and to minimize interest being accrued on the loan balance. Payments may increase upon completing or departing the program. After a student leaves school, the student typically will have a monthly installment repayment plan. In addition, the Becker CPA Exam Review Course can be financed through Becker with an 18-month term loan program.

 

Reserves for uncollectible loans are determined by analyzing the current aging of institutional loans and historical loss rates of loans at each institution. Management performs this analysis periodically throughout the year. Loans are considered nonperforming and are fully reserved if they are more than 90 days past due. Since all of Adtalem’s financing receivables are generated through the extension of credit to fund educational costs, all such receivables are considered part of the same loan portfolio.

 

The following table details the institutional loan balances along with the related allowances for credit losses (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2018   June 30, 2018   September 30, 2017 
Gross Institutional Loans     $48,936     $54,323      $49,879 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                              
Balance at July 1  $(10,003)       $(9,736)       $(9,736)     
Charge-offs and Adjustments   5,355         330         71      
Recoveries   (32)        (61)        (23)     
Additional Provision   (2,462)        (536)        (789)     
Balance at End of Period        (7,142)        (10,003)        (10,477)
Net Institutional Loans       $41,794        $44,320        $39,402 

  

Of the net balances above, $12.7 million, $21.2 million and $17.4 million was classified as Accounts Receivable, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively, and $29.1 million, $23.1 million and $22.0 million, representing amounts due beyond one year, was classified as Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

The following tables detail the credit risk profiles of the institutional loan balances based on payment activity and an aging of past due institutional loans (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2018   2017 
Institutional Loans:               
Performing  $41,963   $44,492   $39,583 
Nonperforming   6,973    9,831    10,296 
Total Institutional Loans  $48,936   $54,323   $49,879 

 

   1-29 Days
Past Due
   30-59
Days Past
Due
   60-89
Days Past
Due
   Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due
   Total
Past Due
   Current   Total
Institutional
Loans
 
Institutional Loans:                                   
September 30, 2018  $6,437   $757   $752   $6,973   $14,919   $34,017   $48,936 
June 30, 2018  $8,473   $900   $3,099   $9,831   $22,303   $32,020   $54,323 
September 30, 2017  $6,041   $1,559   $885   $10,296   $18,781   $31,098   $49,879 

 

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NOTE 7: SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

 

Adtalem has repurchased shares under the following programs as of September 30, 2018:

 

Date  Shares   Total Cost 
Authorized  Repurchased   (in millions) 
November 15, 2006   908,399   $35.0 
May 13, 2008   1,027,417    50.0 
November 11, 2009   972,205    50.0 
August 11, 2010   1,103,628    50.0 
November 10, 2010   968,105    50.0 
May 20, 2011   2,396,143    100.0 
November 2, 2011   3,478,299    100.0 
August 29, 2012   2,005,317    62.7 
December 15, 2015   1,672,250    36.6 
February 16, 2017   5,564,468    224.2 
Totals   20,096,231   $758.5 

 

On February 16, 2017, the Board authorized Adtalem’s tenth share repurchase program, which allows Adtalem to repurchase up to $300 million of its common stock through December 31, 2020. A total of 1,234,327 shares were repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2018 under the tenth share repurchase program for an aggregate of $59.2 million. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be determined based on evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The buyback will be funded through available cash balances and/or borrowings and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

 

Shares of stock repurchased under the programs are held as treasury shares. These repurchased shares have reduced the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.

 

NOTE 8: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

EduPristine

 

On February 5, 2018, Adtalem completed the acquisition of a majority interest in EduPristine. Under the terms of the agreement, Adtalem agreed to pay approximately $3.2 million in cash, in exchange for stock of EduPristine, increasing Adtalem’s ownership share from 36% to 64%. This ownership percentage was increased to 69% with an additional equity investment of $1.3 million in March 2018. The payments for these additional investments were made in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018. EduPristine is a professional education provider in India in the areas of finance, accounting, analytics, marketing and healthcare. The acquisition furthers Adtalem’s global growth strategy into professional education.

 

The operations of EduPristine are included in Adtalem’s Professional Education segment. Prior to the February 5, 2018 investment, Adtalem accounted for its ownership interest in EduPristine under the equity method investment of accounting. The results of EduPristine’s operations have been fully consolidated in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Adtalem since the February 5, 2018 acquisition date. The fair value of Adtalem’s equity investment immediately prior to the majority interest investment was $4.1 million, which was based on a discounted cash flow analysis. The $4.1 million noncontrolling interest recorded on the acquisition date was also derived using the same discounted cash flow analysis. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded a $1.2 million gain on its previous equity investment.

 

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The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition of Adtalem’s majority interest in EduPristine (in thousands):

 

   February 5,
2018
 
Current Assets  $866 
Property and Equipment   239 
Other Long-term Assets   69 
Intangible Assets   1,380 
Goodwill   11,527 
 Total Assets Acquired   14,081 
Liabilities Assumed   2,715 
 Net Assets Acquired  $11,366 

 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was assigned to the Professional Education reporting unit and reporting segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include EduPristine’s strategic fit into Adtalem’s expanding presence in professional education and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The $1.4 million of acquired intangible assets was assigned to Trade Names. None of the acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization.

 

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

 

São Judas Tadeu

 

On November 1, 2017, Adtalem Brazil completed the acquisition of São Judas Tadeu (“SJT”). Under the terms of the agreement, Adtalem Brazil agreed to pay approximately $6.0 million in cash, in exchange for 100% of the stock of SJT. Approximately $1.0 million of payments were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $5.0 million required over the succeeding four years. Located in São Paulo, SJT offers medical doctor specialty test preparation and currently serves approximately 2,700 students. The acquisition of SJT adds a new product offering to Adtalem Brazil’s test preparation business.

 

The operations of SJT are included in Adtalem’s Technology and Business segment. The results of SJT’s operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Adtalem since the date of acquisition.

 

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands):

 

   November 1,
2017
 
Current Assets  $558 
Property and Equipment   64 
Other Long-term Assets   9 
Intangible Assets   381 
Goodwill   5,636 
 Total Assets Acquired   6,648 
Liabilities Assumed   684 
 Net Assets Acquired  $5,964 

 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was assigned to the Adtalem Brazil reporting unit which is classified within the Technology and Business segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include SJT’s strategic fit into Adtalem’s expanding presence in test preparation and the acquired assembled workforce. Of the $0.4 million of acquired intangible assets, $0.2 million was assigned to Trade Names, which has been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible asset was determined to be subject to amortization with a useful life of approximately six months. The value and estimated useful life by asset type is as follows (in thousands):

 

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   November 1, 2017 
   Value
Assigned
   Estimated
Useful Life
 
Student Relationships  $162    6 months 

 

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

 

NOTE 9: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets relate mainly to acquired business operations. These assets consist of the acquisition fair value of certain identifiable intangible assets acquired and goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired.

 

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

 

   September 30, 2018     
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Weighted Average
Amortization
Period
 
Amortizable Intangible Assets:               
Student Relationships  $7,713   $(6,799)   5 Years 
Customer Relationships   42,900    (10,756)   10 Years 
Curriculum/Software   6,755    (4,730)   4 Years 
Franchise Contracts   8,677    (1,768)   18 Years 
Clinical Agreements   321    (112)   15 Years 
Trade Names   936    (889)   10 Years 
Proprietary Technology   500    (281)   4 Years 
Total  $67,802   $(25,335)     
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:               
Trade Names  $104,832           
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   14,100           
Intellectual Property   13,940           
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   1,200           
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   100,000           
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation   79,056           
Total  $313,128           

 

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   June 30, 2018 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 
Amortizable Intangible Assets:          
Student Relationships  $8,193   $(6,972)
Customer Relationships   42,900    (9,598)
Non-compete Agreements   700    (700)
Curriculum/Software   6,833    (4,265)
Franchise Contracts   9,064    (1,720)
Clinical Agreements   336    (112)
Trade Names   976    (904)
Proprietary Technology   500    (250)
Total  $69,502   $(24,521)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:          
Trade Names  $106,132      
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   14,100      
Intellectual Property   13,940      
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   1,200      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   100,000      
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation   82,578      
Total  $317,950      

 

   September 30, 2017 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 
Amortizable Intangible Assets:          
Student Relationships  $11,561   $(8,860)
Customer Relationships   42,900    (6,092)
Non-compete Agreements   700    (674)
Curriculum/Software   7,243    (2,887)
Franchise Contracts   11,088    (1,643)
Clinical Agreements   411    (116)
Trade Names   1,196    (1,017)
Proprietary Technology   500    (156)
Total  $75,599   $(21,445)
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:          
Trade Names  $111,010      
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   14,100      
Intellectual Property   13,940      
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   1,200      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   100,000      
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation   101,512      
Total  $341,762      

  

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Amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $2.1 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years ending June 30 and in the aggregate, by reporting unit, is as follows (in thousands):

 

   Professional   Adtalem     
Fiscal Year  Education   Brazil   Total 
2019  $6,422   $1,654   $8,076 
2020   4,671    1,216    5,887 
2021   4,440    742    5,182 
2022   4,300    503    4,803 
2023   4,119    503    4,622 
Thereafter   11,268    4,727    15,995 

 

All amortizable intangible assets except student relationships and customer relationships are being amortized on a straight-line basis. The amount being amortized for student relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective Damásio Educacional (“Damasio”) and Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A. (“Grupo Ibmec”) programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants. The amount being amortized for customer relationships related to ACAMS is based on the estimated retention of the customers, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with these existing customers.

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets related to trade names, Title IV eligibility, accreditations and intellectual property are not amortized, as there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, economic or other factors that limit the useful life of these intangible assets to the reporting entity.

 

In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, these assets must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. Adtalem’s annual impairment review was most recently completed as of May 31, 2018, at which time, there was no impairment loss associated with recorded goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets for any reporting unit.

 

Adtalem has five reporting units that contained goodwill as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. These reporting units constitute components for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit containing the goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, an impairment loss to goodwill is recognized. In analyzing the results of operations and business conditions of all the reporting units, as of September 30, 2018, it was determined that no triggering event had occurred that would indicate the carrying value of a reporting unit had exceeded its fair value.

 

Adtalem has five reporting units that contained indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, management first analyzes qualitative factors including results of operations and business conditions of the five reporting units that contained indefinite-lived intangible assets, significant changes in cash flows at the individual indefinite-lived intangible asset level, if applicable, as well as how much previously calculated fair values exceed carrying values to determine if it is more likely than not that the intangible assets associated with these reporting units have been impaired.

 

Management does not believe the effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria created a triggering event that would require an impairment analysis of AUC’s or RUSM’s indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Damage to physical property is being repaired with the majority of costs expected to be reimbursable by insurance proceeds. The September 2017 semesters at both institutions were completed with minimal lost students and revenue and commencement of future semesters was not impacted. Management believes it is probable that the response to the crisis and its ability to continue providing educational services demonstrates AUC’s and RUSM’s ability to generate future revenue and operating results sufficient to maintain fair values of these assets in excess of their carrying values.

 

These interim triggering event conclusions were based on the fact that the annual impairment review of Adtalem’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets resulted in no impairment indicators as of the end of fiscal year 2018, and that no interim events or deviations from planned operating results occurred as of September 30, 2018, that would cause management to reassess these conclusions.

 

On August 3, 2018, Adtalem announced plans to relocate RUSM to Barbados from its temporary location in Knoxville, Tennessee at facilities owned by Lincoln Memorial University (“LMU”) and a facility on St Kitts. Management believes the values of RUSM’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets will not be affected by this move. The Trade Name will continue to be used and we expect to receive the approval of the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) to operate in Barbados prior to the move. No new accreditation is necessary, RUSM’s secondary accreditor the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (“CAAM-HP”) will become its primary accreditor upon the start of the January 2019 semester, pending approval by ED. CAAM-HP is authorized by the government of Barbados to accredit medical programs.

 

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Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Management bases its fair value estimates on assumptions it believes to be reasonable at the time, but such assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainty. Actual results may differ from those estimates, which could lead to additional impairments of intangible assets or goodwill.

 

As of September 30, 2018, intangible assets from business combinations totaled $355.6 million and goodwill totaled $805.3 million. Together, these assets equaled 49% of total assets as of such date, and any impairment could significantly affect future results of operations.

 

The table below summarizes goodwill balances by reporting unit (in thousands): 

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
Reporting Unit  2018   2018   2017 
Chamberlain  $4,716   $4,716   $4,716 
AUC   68,321    68,321    68,321 
RUSM and RUSVM   237,173    237,173    237,173 
Professional Education   317,029    317,699    306,776 
Adtalem Brazil   178,046    185,978    221,683 
Total  $805,285   $813,887   $838,669 

 

The table below summarizes goodwill balances by reporting segment (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
Reporting Segment  2018   2018   2017 
Medical and Healthcare  $310,210   $310,210   $310,210 
Professional Education   317,029    317,699    306,776 
Technology and Business   178,046    185,978    221,683 
Total  $805,285   $813,887   $838,669 

 

The table below summarizes the changes in goodwill balances by reporting segment (in thousands):

 

   Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Total 
Balance at June 30, 2017   310,210    306,653    212,223    829,086 
Foreign exchange rate changes   -    123    9,460    9,583 
Balance at September 30, 2017   310,210    306,776    221,683    838,669 
Acquisitions   -    11,527    5,636    17,163 
Foreign exchange rate changes   -    (604)   (41,341)   (41,945)
Balance at June 30, 2018   310,210    317,699    185,978    813,887 
Foreign exchange rate changes   -    (670)   (7,932)   (8,602)
Balance at September 30, 2018  $310,210   $317,029   $178,046   $805,285 

 

The decrease in the goodwill balance from June 30, 2018 in the Professional Education segment is the result of a change in the value of the British Sterling Pound and Indian Rupee compared to the U.S. dollar. Since Becker’s European subsidiary’s and EduPristine’s goodwill is recorded in local currency, fluctuations in the values of the British Sterling Pound and Indian Rupee in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of this asset. The decrease in the goodwill balance from June 30, 2018 in the Technology and Business segment is the result of a change in the value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar. Since Adtalem Brazil goodwill is recorded in local currency, fluctuations in the value of the Brazilian Real in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of this asset.

 

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The table below summarizes the indefinite-lived intangible asset balances by reporting segment (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
Reporting Segment  2018   2018   2017 
Medical and Healthcare  $137,500   $137,500   $137,500 
Professional Education   69,053    69,126    67,812 
Technology and Business   106,575    111,324    136,450 
Total  $313,128   $317,950   $341,762 

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets decreased by $4.8 million from June 30, 2018. The decrease is the result of a change in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar. Since Adtalem Brazil intangible assets are recorded in local currency, fluctuations in the value of the Brazilian Real in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of these assets.

 

NOTE 10: RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

During the first three months of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to the impairment of the land, buildings and equipment at the Dominica campus of RUSM and severance related to workforce reductions in Dominica. On August 3, 2018, management announced its decision to relocate RUSM’s campus operations to Barbados and not return to Dominica. The land, buildings and equipment in Dominica have been fully impaired as management has determined the market value less the costs to sell the facilities or move the equipment is zero (see “Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”). In addition, during the first three months of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to real estate consolidations at Adtalem’s home office. During the first three months of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to workforce reductions at Adtalem’s home office. When estimating costs of exiting lease space, estimates are made which could differ materially from actual results and result in additional restructuring charges or reversals in future periods. Termination benefit charges, as a result of reducing Adtalem’s workforce by 176 and 7 positions in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 and 2018, respectively, represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. Adtalem’s home office is classified as “Home Office and Other” in “Note 14: Segment Information.” Pre-tax restructuring charges by segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   Real Estate
and Other
  

Termination
Benefits

   Total 
Medical and Healthcare  $37,753   $1,262   $39,015 
Technology and Business   75    -    75 
Home Office and Other   509    (51)   458 
Total  $38,337   $1,211   $39,548 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
   Real Estate
and Other
  

Termination
Benefits

   Total 
Medical and Healthcare  $26   $86   $112 
Home Office and Other   (625)   1,650    1,025 
Total  $(599)  $1,736   $1,137 

  

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The following table summarizes the separation and restructuring plan activity for the fiscal years 2019 and 2018, for which cash payments are required (in thousands):

 

     
Liability balance at June 30, 2017  $46,115 
Increase in liability (separation and other charges)   19,893 
Reduction in liability (payments and adjustments)   (27,081)
Liability balance at June 30, 2018   38,927 
Increase in liability (separation and other charges)   1,465 
Reduction in liability (payments and adjustments)   (7,496)
Liability balance at September 30, 2018  $32,896 

 

Of this liability balance, $14.7 million is recorded as Accrued Liabilities and $18.2 million is recorded as Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2018. These liability balances primarily represent rent accruals and costs for employees that have either not yet separated from Adtalem or their full severance has not yet been paid. All of these remaining costs are expected to be paid out for periods of up to 7 years.

 

NOTE 11: INCOME TAXES

 

The effective tax rate on loss from continuing operations was 27.9% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to 14.9% on income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. This increase reflects the impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”), including a lower U.S. tax rate resulting from the Tax Act Offset by higher additional expense from provisions of the Tax Act that are effective beginning in fiscal year 2019. The increase in the tax rate from the Tax Act was partially offset by an increase in the percentage of earnings from foreign operations, which are taxed at lower rates than domestic earnings. The provisions from the Tax Act impacting fiscal year 2019 include a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”), a deduction for foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”), a limitation of certain executive compensation, and the repeal of the domestic production activity deduction. We have elected to account for GILTI as a period cost. The effective tax rate includes estimates of these new provisions. Our estimates may be revised in future periods as we obtain additional data and any new regulations or guidance is released.

 

Four of Adtalem’s operating units, AUC, which operates in St. Maarten, RUSM, which operated in Dominica, RUSVM, which operates in St. Kitts, and Adtalem Brazil, which operates in Brazil, all benefit from local tax incentives. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives. RUSM and RUSVM each have agreements with their respective domestic governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, in the case of RUSM, an indefinite period of exemption and, in the case of RUSVM, exemption until 2037. On August 3, 2018, Adtalem announced plans to permanently relocate RUSM from Dominica to Barbados. Management expects to conclude discussions with the Barbados government in mid-fiscal year 2019 regarding local incentives, including tax matters. Adtalem Brazil’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from its participation in PROUNI, a Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate students.

 

As of September 30, 2018, Adtalem has not fully completed its accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act. We are still evaluating various impacts of the enacted legislation and these impacts may differ from the estimated impacts recognized in the second and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2018 due to future treasury regulations, tax law technical corrections, and other potential guidance, notices, rulings, refined computations and actions we may take as a result of the tax legislation, and other items. The SEC has issued rules that allow for a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the legislation to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts.

 

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NOTE 12: DEBT

 

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   June 30,   September 30, 
   2018   2018   2017 
Total Debt:               
Term B Loan  $299,250   $300,000   $- 
Revolver   -    -    135,000 
Total Principal Payments Due   299,250    300,000    135,000 
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs   (6,671)   (6,927)   - 
Total Amount Outstanding   292,579    293,073    135,000 
Less Current Portion:               
Term B Loan   (3,000)   (3,000)   - 
Noncurrent Portion  $289,579   $290,073   $135,000 

 

Scheduled future maturities of long-term debt for the next five fiscal years ending June 30 and in the aggregate are as follows (in thousands):

 

     
Fiscal Year 

Maturity

Payments

 
2019  $2,250 
2020   3,000 
2021   3,000 
2022   3,000 
2023   3,000 
Thereafter   285,000 
   $299,250 

 

Prior Credit Facility

 

Adtalem entered into a revolving credit facility on March 31, 2015, which was set to expire on March 31, 2020 (“Prior Credit Facility”). The Prior Credit Facility provided for a multi-currency revolving credit facility in the amount of $400 million and $100 million available for letters of credit. As of September 30, 2017, Adtalem’s borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility were $135 million with a weighted average interest rate of 3.24%.

 

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

 

On April 13, 2018, Adtalem replaced the Prior Credit Facility with new credit facilities under a new Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for (1) a $300 million revolving facility (“Revolver”) with a maturity date of April 13, 2023 and (2) a $300 million senior secured Term B loan (“Term B Loan”) with a maturity date of April 13, 2025. We refer to the Revolver and Term B Loan collectively as the “Credit Facility.” The Revolver has availability for currencies other than U.S. dollars of up to $200 million and $100 million available for letters of credit. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Credit Facility may be increased by $250 million.

 

Term B Loan

 

For Eurocurrency Rate Loans, Term B Loan interest is equal to LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate plus 3%. For Base Rate Loans, Term B Loan interest is equal to the base rate plus 2%. The Term B Loan amortizes in equal quarterly installments of $750,000, with the balance due at maturity on April 13, 2025. As of September 30, 2018, the interest rate for borrowings under the Term B Loan facility was 5.24%, which approximated the effective interest rate.

 

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Revolver

 

Revolver interest is equal to LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate, plus an applicable rate based on Adtalem’s consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable rate ranges from 1.75% to 2.75% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and from 0.75% to 1.75% for Base Rate Loans.

 

Adtalem letters of credit outstanding were $68.4 as of each of September 30, 2018 and June 30, 2018 and $68.5 million as of September 30, 2017. Of this amount, $68.4 million was posted in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 in relation to the Federal Trade Commission Settlement. Upon the close of the sale of DeVry University (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”), Adtalem will continue to post this letter of credit on behalf of DeVry University.

 

As of September 30, 2018, Adtalem is charged an annual fee equal to 2.25% of the undrawn face amount of the outstanding letters of credit under the Revolver, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.40% of the undrawn portion of the Revolver as of September 30, 2018. The amount undrawn under the Revolver, which includes the impact of the outstanding letters of credit, was $231.6 million as of September 30, 2018. The letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon Adtalem’s achievement of certain financial ratios.

 

Debt Issuance Costs

 

Adtalem incurred $9.9 million in fees that were capitalized in relation to the Credit Agreement entered into on April 13, 2018, $7.1 million of which was related to the Term B Loan facility and $2.7 million of which was related to the Revolver facility. The deferred debt issuance costs related to the Term B Loan are presented as a direct deduction from the face amount of the debt, while the deferred debt issuance costs related to the Revolver are classified as Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes the total deferred debt issuance costs for the Term B Loan and Revolver, which will be amortized over seven years and five years, respectively (in thousands):

 

   Term B Loan   Revolver   Total 
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs at June 30, 2018  $6,927   $2,606   $9,533 
Amortization of Deferred Debt Issuance Costs   (256)   (136)   (392)
Deferred Debt Issuance Costs at September 30, 2018  $6,671   $2,470   $9,141 

 

Covenants and Guarantees

 

The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including restrictions on our restricted subsidiaries’ ability to merge and consolidate with other companies, incur indebtedness, grant liens or security interest on assets, make acquisitions, loans, advances or investments, or sell or otherwise transfer assets.

 

The Credit Agreement contains covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. Maintenance of these financial ratios could place restrictions on Adtalem’s ability to pay dividends. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a U.S. Department of Education financial responsibility ratio based upon a composite score of an equity ratio, a primary reserve ratio and a net income ratio. Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement would constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding borrowings and replacement of outstanding letters of credit. Adtalem was in compliance with the debt covenants as of September 30, 2018.

 

The stock of all U.S. and certain foreign subsidiaries of Adtalem is pledged as collateral for borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

 

The Term B Loan requires mandatory prepayments equal to a percentage of Excess Cash Flow, which is defined within the Credit Agreement, subject to incremental step-downs, depending on the Consolidated Leverage Ratio. Beginning in fiscal year 2019, the Excess Cash Flow payment will be due in the first quarter of each year, and is based on the Excess Cash Flow and Leverage Ratio for the prior year. No payment is due as of September 30, 2018.

 

Our borrowings under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by us and all of our domestic subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) and secured by a first lien on our assets and the assets of our guarantor subsidiaries (excluding real estate), including capital stock of the subsidiaries.

 

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Deferred Acquisition Obligations

 

Adtalem also has liabilities recorded for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to the purchases of Faculdade Diferencial Integral (“Facid”), Faculdade Ideal (“Faci”), Damasio, Grupo Ibmec, Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”) and SJT. This financing is in the form of holdbacks of a portion of the purchase price of these acquisitions or installment payments. Payments are made under these agreements based on payment schedules or the resolution of any pre-acquisition contingencies.

 

NOTE 13: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Adtalem is subject to lawsuits, administrative proceedings, regulatory reviews and investigations associated with financial assistance programs and other matters arising in the normal conduct of its business. As of September 30, 2018, Adtalem believes it has adequately reserved for potential losses. The following is a description of pending legal and regulatory matters that may be considered other than ordinary, routine and incidental to the business. Descriptions of certain matters from prior SEC filings may not be carried forward in this report to the extent we believe such matters no longer are required to be disclosed or there has not been, to our knowledge, significant activity relating to them. The timing or outcome of the following matters, or their possible impact on Adtalem’s business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time. The continued defense, resolution or settlement of any of the following matters could require us to expend significant resources and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and result in the imposition of significant restrictions on us and our ability to operate.

 

On May 13, 2016, a putative class action lawsuit was filed by the Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, against Adtalem, Daniel Hamburger, Richard M. Gunst, and Timothy J. Wiggins in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The complaint was filed on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased Adtalem common stock between February 4, 2011 and January 27, 2016. The complaint cites the ED January 2016 Notice and a civil complaint (the “FTC lawsuit”) filed by the FTC on January 27, 2016 against Adtalem, DeVry University, Inc., and DeVry/New York Inc. (collectively, the “Adtalem Parties”), which was resolved with the FTC in 2017, that alleged that certain of DeVry University’s advertising claims were false or misleading or unsubstantiated at the time they were made in violation of Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, as the basis for claims that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding DeVry University’s graduate employment rate and the earnings of DeVry University graduates relative to the graduates of other universities and colleges. As a result of these alleged false or misleading statements, the plaintiff alleged that defendants overstated Adtalem’s growth, revenue and earnings potential and made false or misleading statements about Adtalem’s business, operations and prospects. The plaintiff alleged direct liability against all defendants for violations of §10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act and asserted liability against the individual defendants pursuant to §20(a) of the Exchange Act. The plaintiff sought monetary damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, costs and other unspecified relief. On July 13, 2016, the Utah Retirement System (“URS”) moved for appointment as lead plaintiff and approval of its selection of counsel, which was not opposed by the Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers and URS was appointed as lead plaintiff on August 24, 2016. URS filed a second amended complaint (“SAC”) on December 23, 2016. The SAC sought to represent a putative class of persons who purchased Adtalem common stock between August 26, 2011 and January 27, 2016 and named an additional individual defendant, Patrick J. Unzicker. Like the original complaint, the SAC asserted claims against all defendants for alleged violations of §10(b) and Rule 10b-5 of the Exchange Act and asserted liability against the individual defendants pursuant to §20(a) of the Exchange Act for alleged material misstatements or omissions regarding DeVry University graduate outcomes. On January 27, 2017, defendants moved to dismiss the SAC, which motion was granted on December 6, 2017 without prejudice. The plaintiffs filed a Third Amended Complaint (“TAC”) on January 29, 2018. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss the TAC on March 30, 2018.

 

On October 14, 2016, a putative class action lawsuit was filed by Debbie Petrizzo and five other former DeVry University students, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, against the Adtalem Parties in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the “Petrizzo Case”). The complaint was filed on behalf of a putative class of persons consisting of those who enrolled in and/or attended classes at DeVry University from at least 2002 through the present and who were unable to find employment within their chosen field of study within six months of graduation. Citing the FTC lawsuit, the plaintiffs claimed that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding DeVry University’s graduate employment rate and asserted claims for unjust enrichment and violations of six different states’ consumer fraud, unlawful trade practices, and consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek monetary, declaratory, injunctive, and other unspecified relief.

 

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On October 28, 2016, a putative class action lawsuit was filed by Jairo Jara and eleven others, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, against the Adtalem Parties in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (the “Jara Case”). The individual plaintiffs claim to have graduated from DeVry University in 2001 or later and sought to proceed on behalf of a putative class of persons consisting of those who obtained a degree from DeVry University and who were unable to find employment within their chosen field of study within six months of graduation. Citing the FTC lawsuit, the plaintiffs claimed that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding DeVry University’s graduate employment rate and asserted claims for unjust enrichment and violations of ten different states’ consumer fraud, unlawful trade practices, and consumer protection laws. The plaintiffs seek monetary, declaratory, injunctive, and other unspecified relief.

 

By order dated November 28, 2016, the district court ordered the Petrizzo and Jara Cases be consolidated under the Petrizzo caption for all further purposes. On December 5, 2016, plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint on behalf of 38 individual plaintiffs and others similarly situated. The amended consolidated complaint seeks to bring claims on behalf of the named individuals and a putative nationwide class of individuals for unjust enrichment and alleged violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act and the Illinois Private Businesses and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. In addition, it purports to assert causes of action on behalf of certain of the named individuals and 15 individual state-specific putative classes for alleged violations of 15 different states’ consumer fraud, unlawful trade practices, and consumer protection laws. Finally, it seeks to bring individual claims under Georgia state law on behalf of certain named plaintiffs. The plaintiffs seek monetary, declaratory, injunctive, and other unspecified relief. A motion to dismiss the amended complaint was filed by the Adtalem Parties and granted by the court, without prejudice, on February 12, 2018. Because the case was dismissed without prejudice, the plaintiffs can re-file the action.

 

On April 12, 2018, the Petrizzo plaintiffs refiled their complaint with a new lead plaintiff, Renee Heather Polly. The plaintiffs’ refiled complaint is nearly identical to the complaint previously dismissed by the court on February 12, 2018. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss this refiled complaint on May 14, 2018.

 

On January 17, 2017, Harriet Myers filed a complaint derivatively on behalf of Adtalem in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against individual defendants Daniel M. Hamburger, Timothy J. Wiggins, Richard M. Gunst, Patrick J. Unzicker, Christopher B. Begley, David S. Brown, Lisa W. Wardell, Ann Weaver Hart, Lyle Logan, Alan G. Merten, Fernando Ruiz, Ronald L. Taylor and James D. White. Adtalem was named as a nominal defendant only. The plaintiffs have agreed to a stipulated order moving the case to the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Citing the FTC lawsuit and settlement, the ED January 2016 Notice and ED Settlement, and the allegations in the lawsuit filed by the Pension Trust Fund for Operating Engineers, each referenced above, the plaintiff alleges that the individual defendants have breached their fiduciary duties and violated federal securities law since at least 2011. The plaintiff asserts that the individual defendants permitted Adtalem to engage in unlawful conduct, failed to correct misconduct or prevent its recurrence, and failed to ensure the accurate dissemination of information to shareholders. The complaint attempts to state three claims: (i) breach of fiduciary duty by all named defendants for allegedly allowing the illegal conduct to occur, (ii) unjust enrichment by all individual defendants in the receipt of compensation, and (iii) violation of Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act by failing to disclose the alleged illegal scheme in proxy statements and falsely stating that compensation was based on “pay for performance” where those performance results were allegedly false. The plaintiff seeks on behalf of Adtalem monetary, injunctive and other unspecified relief.

 

On June 20, 2017, the City of Hialeah Employees Retirement System filed a complaint derivatively on behalf of Adtalem in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against individual defendants Daniel M. Hamburger, Christopher B. Begley, Lisa W. Wardell, Lyle Logan, Fernando Ruiz, Ronald L. Taylor and James D. White. Adtalem was named as a nominal defendant only. Citing the FTC lawsuit and settlement, the ED January 2016 Notice and ED settlement, and documents produced in response to plaintiff’s request under Section 220 of the Delaware Code, the plaintiff alleges that the individual defendants have breached their fiduciary duties. The plaintiff asserts that the individual defendants permitted Adtalem and DeVry University to make, and failed to stop, false and misleading advertisements in breach of their fiduciary duties and in bad faith. The plaintiff seeks on behalf of Adtalem monetary and other unspecified relief. A motion to dismiss the complaint was filed by the Adtalem Parties on September 1, 2017, which was partially granted as to one count and partially denied as to another count on April 20, 2018.

 

On April 13, 2018, a putative class action lawsuit was filed by Nicole Versetto, individually and on behalf of other similarly situated, against the Adtalem Parties in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division. The complaint was filed on behalf of herself and three separate classes of similarly situated individuals who were citizens of the State of Illinois who purchased or paid for a DeVry University program between January 1, 2008 and April 8, 2016. The plaintiffs claim that defendants made false or misleading statements regarding DeVry University’s graduate employment rate and asserts causes of action under the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Illinois Private Business and Vocational Schools Act, and claims of breach of contract, fraudulent misrepresentation, concealment, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, conversion, unjust enrichment, and declaratory relief as to violations of state law. The plaintiffs seek compensatory, exemplary, punitive, treble, and statutory penalties and damages, including pre-judgment and post-judgment interest, in addition to restitution, declaratory and injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss this complaint on June 20, 2018.

 

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On May 8, 2018, the Carlson Law Firm filed a lawsuit against the Adtalem Parties on behalf of 71 individual former DeVry University students. Calson filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Plaintiffs contend that DeVry University “made deceptive representations about the benefits of obtaining a degree from DeVry University” in violation of Texas state laws and seek full restitution of all monies paid to DeVry University and any student loan lenders, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss this complaint on June 5, 2018.

 

On June 21, 2018, the Stoltman Law Firm filed a lawsuit against Adtalem in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging that Adtalem breached a contract with the Stoltman Law Firm to pay filing fees associated with arbitration claims the Stoltman Law Firm has filed with JAMS. The Stoltman Law Firm is seeking Specific Performance from the Court. Adtalem moved to dismiss this complaint on August 3, 2018.

 

On June 27, 2018, the Carlson Law Firm filed a lawsuit on behalf of 32 former DeVry University students against the Adtalem Parties. Carlson filed this lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The allegations are identical to the allegations in the lawsuit The Carlson Law Firm filed on May 8, 2018. Specifically, plaintiffs contend that DeVry University “made deceptive representations about the benefits of obtaining a degree from DeVry University” in violation of Texas state laws and seek full restitution of all monies paid to DeVry University and any student loan lenders, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss this complaint on August 28, 2018.

 

NOTE 14: SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, DeVry University operations were classified as discontinued operations. In addition, beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, Carrington operations were classified as discontinued operations. See “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” for further information. Segment information presented excludes the results of DeVry University and Carrington, which were previously classified within our former U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment and are presented as discontinued operations in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Discontinued operations assets are included in the table below to reconcile to Total Consolidated Assets presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, certain expenses previously allocated to DeVry University and Carrington within our former U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment have been reclassified to the Home Office and Other segment based on discontinued operating reporting guidance regarding allocation of corporate overhead.

 

Adtalem’s principal business is the provision of educational services. Adtalem presents three reporting segments: “Medical and Healthcare,” which includes the operations of Chamberlain and the medical and veterinary schools (which include AUC, RUSM and RUSVM); “Professional Education,” which includes the operations of ACAMS, Becker and EduPristine; and “Technology and Business,” which includes the operations of Adtalem Brazil.

 

These segments are consistent with the method by which the Chief Operating Decision Maker (Adtalem’s President and Chief Executive Officer) evaluates performance and allocates resources. Performance evaluations are based, in part, on each segment’s operating income. Intersegment sales are accounted for at amounts comparable to sales to nonaffiliated customers and are eliminated in consolidation. “Home Office and Other” includes activity not allocated to a reporting segment and is included to reconcile segment results to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Segments may have allocated depreciation expense related to depreciable assets reported as an asset in a different segment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in “Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

 

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Summary financial information by reporting segment is as follows (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Revenue:        
Medical and Healthcare  $202,100   $191,285 
Professional Education   35,646    40,042 
Technology and Business   47,251    62,439 
Home Office and Other   (807)   (623)
Total Consolidated Revenue  $284,190   $293,143 
Operating Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations:          
Medical and Healthcare  $1,656   $26,232 
Professional Education   4,750    10,507 
Technology and Business   (2,745)   1,861 
Home Office and Other   (6,169)   (8,714)
Total Consolidated Operating (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations  $(2,508)  $29,886 
Segment Assets:          
Medical and Healthcare  $872,108   $951,208 
Professional Education   452,054    446,600 
Technology and Business   526,873    637,302 
Home Office and Other   400,546    

173,706

 
Discontinued Operations   98,284    175,695
Total Consolidated Assets  $2,349,865   $2,384,511 
Additions to Long-Lived Assets:          
Medical and Healthcare  $11,776   $5,667 
Professional Education   962    923 
Technology and Business   1,829    3,341 
Home Office and Other   583    1,842 
Total Consolidated Additions to Long-Lived Assets  $15,150   $11,773 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements:          
Capital Expenditures  $15,150   $11,773 
Total Increase in Consolidated Long-Lived Assets  $15,150   $11,773 
Depreciation Expense (1):          
Medical and Healthcare  $6,260   $7,586 
Professional Education   367    460 
Technology and Business   2,315    2,765 
Home Office and Other   1,100    367 
Total Consolidated Depreciation Expense  $10,042   $11,178 
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense:          
Professional Education  $1,605   $1,625 
Technology and Business   505    872 
Total Consolidated Amortization Expense  $2,110   $2,497 

 

(1) Depreciation expense for each reporting segment has been modified to current presentation to include the Home Office and Other depreciation which is allocated to each reporting segment. 

 

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Adtalem conducts its educational operations in the U.S., Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Brazil, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, India, China and the Pacific Rim. Other international revenue, which is derived principally from Europe and the Pacific Rim, was less than 5% of total revenue for each of the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers:          
Domestic Operations  $146,662   $152,025 
International Operations:          
Dominica, St. Kitts and St. Maarten   88,447    77,378 
Brazil   47,251    62,439 
Other   1,830    1,301 
Total International   137,528    141,118 
Total Consolidated Revenue  $284,190   $293,143 
Long-Lived Assets:          
Domestic Operations  $152,427   $156,563 
International Operations:          
Barbados, Dominica, St. Kitts and St. Maarten   161,136    183,919 
Brazil   89,494    110,205 
Other   2,012    3,950 
Total International   252,642    298,074 
Total Consolidated Long-Lived Assets  $405,069   $454,637 

 

No one customer accounted for more than 10% of Adtalem's consolidated revenue.

 

NOTE 15: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

In October 2018, Adtalem received the final Proof of Loss (“POL”) statements from its insurance carrier for losses sustained from Hurricanes Irma and Maria at AUC and RUSM, respectively. Funds from the final POLs, which are expected to be received in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019, will provide an additional $40.0 million to offset all costs associated with these events. Adtalem intends to apply these funds against the $17.8 million receivable recorded at September 30, 2018 and additional expenses of approximately $7.0 million to be incurred in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019, likely resulting in a gain of approximately $15.2 million, which Adtalem intends to also record in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.

 

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ITEM 2 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Through its website, Adtalem Global Education Inc. (“Adtalem,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) offers its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Adtalem’s website is http://www.adtalem.com.

 

The following discussion of Adtalem’s results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with Adtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto in “Item 1 – Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Adtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto in “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K includes a description of critical accounting policies and estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of Adtalem’s financial statements. These include, but are not limited to, the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; revenue and expense recognition; allowance for uncollectible accounts; internal-use developed software; land, building and equipment; stock-based compensation; valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of long-lived assets; and income taxes.

 

The seasonal pattern of Adtalem’s enrollments and its educational programs’ starting dates affect the results of operations and the timing of cash flows. Therefore, management believes that comparisons of Adtalem’s results of operations should primarily be made to the corresponding period in the preceding year. Comparisons of financial position should be made to both the end of the previous fiscal year and to the end of the corresponding quarterly period in the preceding year.

 

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry/New York Inc. (collectively, “DeVry University”), with an expected closing date occurring in mid-fiscal year 2019. In addition, on June 28, 2018, Adtalem signed a definitive agreement to divest U.S. Education Holdings LLC (d/b/a Carrington College (“Carrington”)), with an expected closing date occurring in mid-fiscal year 2019. Accordingly, the results of DeVry University and Carrington are presented as discontinued operations within this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Also see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those that affect Adtalem’s expectations or plans, may constitute forward-looking statements subject to the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Adtalem or its management “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “plans,” or other words or phrases of similar import. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect Adtalem’s results are described throughout this report, including those in “Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Item 1 – Legal Proceedings,” “Item 1A – Risk Factors,” and in Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 filed with the SEC on August 24, 2018, including, without limitation, in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” and in the subsections of “Item 1 – Business” entitled “Market Trends and Competition,” “Student Admissions,” “Accreditation,” “Financial Aid and Financing Student Education,” “Legislative and Regulatory Requirements,” “Seasonality” and “Employees.”

 

The forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of the risk factors referred to above and discussed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the SEC, we are not under any obligation to update any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

OVERVIEW

 

Adtalem’s financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 reflect a revenue decline of $9.0 million, or 3.1%, compared to the year-ago quarter, driven by negative foreign exchange impacts in Brazil and the planned shift of an Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”) conference to the second quarter. This more than offset a revenue increase in the Medical and Healthcare segment. On a constant currency basis, revenue in the quarter increased 1.2% compared to the prior year. Income from continuing operations before restructuring expenses increased from the year-ago quarter, which experienced lower revenue and increased expenses at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”) and Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”) from hurricane related impacts in September 2017. Operational and financial highlights for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 include:

 

·Revenue at the medical and veterinary schools (AUC, RUSM and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”)) increased 14.3% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Excluding the effects of the hurricanes in the year-ago quarter, revenue increased 4.4%. For the September 2018 semester, new and total student enrollment at the medical and veterinary schools increased 9.5% and 2.5%, respectively, compared to the same term last year.

 

·On August 3, 2018, management announced its decision to relocate RUSM’s campus operations to Barbados and not return to Dominica. Beginning with the January 2019 semester, pending final regulatory approval from the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”), RUSM expects to relocate to Barbados from its temporary location in Knoxville, Tennessee and a facility on St. Kitts. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded pre-tax non-cash restructuring charges of $37.8 million related to the impairment of the land, buildings and equipment at the Dominica campus and $1.3 million pre-tax expense for severance related to workforce reductions in Dominica. The land, buildings and equipment in Dominica have been fully impaired as management has determined the market value less the costs to sell the facilities or move the equipment is zero. Adtalem expects to incur additional restructuring charges during the remainder of fiscal year 2019 related to relocation costs that will be recorded as incurred.

 

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·For the September 2018 session, new and total student enrollment at Chamberlain University (“Chamberlain”) increased 9.5% and 4.1%, respectively, compared to the same term last year. Chamberlain continues to invest in its programs, student services and campus locations.

 

·For the September 2018 session, new and total student enrollment at Adtalem Education of Brazil (“Adtalem Brazil”) increased 23.8% and 3.5%, respectively, compared to the same term last year, primarily driven by the enrollment success in the recent distance learning launch.

 

·Adtalem continued its tenth share repurchase program by repurchasing a total of 1,234,327 shares of Adtalem’s common stock at an average cost of $47.94 per share during the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.

 

·Adtalem’s financial position remained strong, generating $78.0 million of operating cash flow during the first three months of fiscal year 2019. As of September 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents totaled $408.8 million and outstanding borrowings totaled $299.3 million.

 

HURRICANES

 

Hurricane Irma

 

On September 6, 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Irma (“Irma”) caused damage and disrupted operations at AUC. For the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, AUC recorded expense of $1.1 million and $5.0 million, respectively, associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites. Based upon the preliminary damage assessments of the AUC facilities, impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $5.6 million were recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. No further impairments were recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. For the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, insurance proceeds of $1.1 million and $5.3 million were recorded as an offset to the evacuation expenses, incremental instructional costs and asset impairment charges. The proceeds recorded in first quarter of fiscal year 2018 were net of insurance deductibles of $5.3 million, which were satisfied in full during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

 

As of September 30, 2018, AUC has recorded cumulative expense of $19.8 million associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites, in addition to cumulative impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $15.3 million. Total costs to repair and replace damaged facilities and equipment were approximately $11 million to date, all of which were capitalized as of September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, AUC has received insurance proceeds of $20 million and in October 2018, received a final proof of loss authorizing the final insurance settlement to fully cover the cumulative expense incurred for the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites, and cumulative impairment write-downs, less $5.3 million in deductibles.

 

The effects of starting the semester late in September 2017 reduced revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 by approximately $3.4 million, of which $2.0 million and $1.4 million were recognized in the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2018, respectively.

 

Management does not believe the effects of Irma created a triggering event requiring an impairment analysis of AUC’s indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Damage to physical property has been repaired with the majority of costs reimbursed by insurance proceeds. The September 2017 semester was completed with minimal lost students and revenue and commencement of future semesters was not impacted. Management believes Adtalem’s response to the crisis and its ability to continue providing educational services demonstrates AUC’s ability to generate future revenue and operating results sufficient to maintain fair values of AUC’s assets in excess of their carrying values.

 

Hurricane Maria

 

On September 19, 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Maria (“Maria”) caused damage and disrupted operations at RUSM. For the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, RUSM recorded expense of $5.8 million and $8.5 million, respectively, associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites. Based upon the preliminary damage assessments of the RUSM facilities, impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $5.4 million were recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. No further impairments related to the hurricane were recorded for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. For the quarters ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, insurance proceeds of $5.8 million and $5.8 million were recorded as an offset to the evacuation expenses, incremental instructional costs and asset impairment charges. The proceeds recorded in first quarter of fiscal year 2018 were net of insurance deductibles of $8.1 million, which were satisfied in full during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

 

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As of September 30, 2018, RUSM has recorded cumulative expense of $50.3 million associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites, in addition to cumulative impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $15.7 million. Total costs to repair and replace damaged facilities and equipment were approximately $7 million to date, all of which were capitalized as of September 30, 2018. As of September 30, 2018, RUSM received insurance proceeds of $50 million and in October 2018, received a final proof of loss authorizing the final insurance settlement to fully cover the cumulative expense incurred for the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, incremental costs of teaching at alternative sites, and cumulative impairment write-downs, less $8.1 million in deductibles. Management does not believe that RUSM has incurred significant uninsured costs associated with hurricane losses.

 

RUSM recorded only two weeks of basic science revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 related to the September 2017 semester. The effects of not teaching the entire month of September 2017, along with losing some students due to the transition to alternative teaching sites, reduced revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 by approximately $4.0 million. Most of this amount was recognized over the remainder of fiscal year 2018.

 

Management does not believe the effects of Maria created a triggering event requiring an impairment analysis of RUSM’s indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. The majority of costs associated with the hurricane damage were reimbursed by insurance proceeds. The September 2017 semester was completed with minimal lost students and revenue and commencement of future semesters was not impacted. Management believes Adtalem’s response to the crisis and its ability to continue providing educational services demonstrates RUSM’s ability to generate future revenue and operating results sufficient to maintain fair values of RUSM’s assets in excess of their carrying values.

 

As described above, on August 3, 2018, management announced its decision to restructure the operations of RUSM and to relocate its campus operations to Barbados. Since the Dominica facilities will no longer be used by RUSM, management evaluated the net realizable value of the land, buildings and equipment, which resulted in a $37.8 million impairment write-down during the three months ended September 30, 2018.

 

DIVESTITURE OF DEVRY UNIVERSITY

 

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry University to Cogswell for de minimis consideration. To support DeVry University’s future success, Adtalem has committed to transferring DeVry University with a minimum working capital balance of $7.5 million at the closing date. The Purchase Agreement includes an earn-out entitling Adtalem to payments of up to $20 million paid over a ten-year period based on DeVry University’s free cash flow.

 

DeVry University is an operating segment and was previously included in our former U.S. Traditional Postsecondary reporting segment. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement it will be sold in its entirety. Divesting DeVry University is a strategic shift in the operations of Adtalem. This segment offers principally bachelor’s and master’s degrees in technology and business in the U.S., and Adtalem will be exiting this market with this disposition. Adtalem’s only other operating segment that grants primarily bachelor’s and master’s degrees is Chamberlain, and these degrees are in nursing and related medical fields. Selling the DeVry University operating segment will reduce the organization’s dependence on government Title IV funds for its revenue, which is one of Adtalem’s important strategic goals. DeVry University is the legacy business of Adtalem and at one time accounted for the majority of its consolidated revenue and operating income. Disposal of this operating segment will have a significant effect on the operations and financial results of Adtalem. DeVry University employs approximately 1,400 full-time faculty and staff and requires significant home office administrative support, absorbing approximately 30% of all home office administrative costs.

 

In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we are classifying the DeVry University entity as “Held for Sale” and “Discontinued Operations.” As a result, all financial results, disclosures and discussions of continuing operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q exclude DeVry University operations, unless otherwise noted.

 

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DIVESTITURE OF CARRINGTON COLLEGE

 

On June 28, 2018, Adtalem entered into the MIPA, pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell Carrington to SJVC for de minimis consideration. To support Carrington’s future success, Adtalem has agreed to make a capital contribution of $11.5 million to Carrington, subject to adjustment based on an agreed working capital balance at the closing date.

 

Carrington is an operating segment and was previously included in our former U.S. Traditional Postsecondary reporting segment. Subject to the terms and conditions of the MIPA it will be sold in its entirety. Divesting Carrington is a strategic shift in the operations of Adtalem. This segment offers principally career specific certificate or associate degree programs in the U.S., and Adtalem will be exiting this market with this disposition. Selling the Carrington operating segment will reduce the organization’s dependence on government Title IV funds for its revenue, which is one of Adtalem’s important strategic goals. Disposal of this operating segment will have a significant effect on the operations and financial results of Adtalem. Carrington employs approximately 550 full-time faculty and staff and requires home office administrative support, absorbing approximately 5% of all home office administrative costs.

 

In accordance with GAAP, we are classifying the Carrington entity as “Held for Sale” and “Discontinued Operations.” As a result, all financial results, disclosures and discussions of continuing operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q exclude Carrington operations, unless otherwise noted.

 

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded special items related to the following:

 

·Restructuring charges related to the closing of the RUSM campus in Dominica, loss on sale charges at Adtalem Brazil related to the disposition of the Joao Pessoa institution, and real estate consolidations at Adtalem’s home office.

 

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded special items related to the following:

 

·Restructuring charges primarily related to workforce reductions at Adtalem’s home office.

 

The following table illustrates the effects of discontinued operations and special items on Adtalem’s net income (loss). Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share excluding discontinued operations and 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 nature of discontinued operations and restructuring charges. 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 GAAP. The following table reconciles these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

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Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Net (Loss) Income  $(9,530)  $12,785 
(Loss) Earnings per Share (basic-2018, diluted-2017)  $(0.16)  $0.20 
Continuing Operations:          
Restructuring Expense  $39,548   $1,137 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $0.65   $0.02 
Income Tax Impact on Non-GAAP Adjustments (1)  $(7,452)  $(327)
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $(0.12)  $(0.01)
Discontinued Operations, net of tax  $4,707   $12,653 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $0.08   $0.20 
Net Income from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items, net of tax  $27,273   $26,248 
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations Excluding Special Items (diluted)  $0.45   $0.41 
Shares used in Basic EPS calculation   60,328    NA 
Shares used in Diluted EPS calculation   61,202    63,432 

 

(1) Represents the income tax impact of non-GAAP continuing operations adjustments that is recognized in our GAAP financial statements.

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following table presents information with respect to the relative size to revenue of each item in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. Percentages may not add because of rounding.

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Revenue   100.0%   100.0%
Cost of Educational Services   52.3%   59.1%
Student Services and Administrative Expense   34.7%   30.3%
Restructuring Expense   13.9%   0.4%
Total Operating Cost and Expense   100.9%   89.8%
Operating (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations   (0.9)%   10.2%
Net Interest (Expense) Income   (1.5)%   0.1%
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes   (2.4)%   10.3%
Income Tax Benefit (Provision)   0.7%   (1.5)%
Equity Method Investment Loss   0.0%   (0.0)%
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations   (1.7)%   8.7%
Loss on Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax   (1.7)%   (4.3)%
Net (Loss) Income   (3.4)%   4.4%
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest   0.0%   (0.0)%
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Adtalem Global Education   (3.4)%   4.4%

 

REVENUE

 

All discussions of the results of operations exclude the results of DeVry University and Carrington, which are included in the discontinued operations section of the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for all periods presented.

 

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The following table presents revenue by segment detailing the changes from the year-ago comparative periods including disclosures of the effect of acquisitions, Hurricanes Irma and Maria, and changes in the value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar. Total consolidated revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 of $284.2 million decreased 3.1%, or $9.0 million, compared to the year-ago quarter. Revenue results by segment are discussed in more detail in the sections below.

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   (in thousands) 
Revenue:  Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported  $191,285   $40,042   $62,439   $(623)  $293,143 
Organic Growth (Decline)   3,471    (5,338)   (3,223)   (184)   (5,274)
Effect of Acquisitions   -    942    626    -    1,568 
Hurricane Impact   7,344    -    -    -    7,344 
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (12,591)   -    (12,591)
Fiscal Year 2019 as Reported  $202,100   $35,646   $47,251   $(807)  $284,190 
                          
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change:                         
Organic Growth (Decline)   1.8%   (13.3)%   (5.2)%   NM    (1.8)%
Effect of Acquisitions   -    2.4%   1.0%   NM    0.5%
Hurricane Impact   3.8%   -    -    NM    2.5%
Constant Currency   5.7%   (11.0)%   (4.2)%   NM    1.2%
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (20.2)%   NM    (4.3)%
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change as Reported   5.7%   (11.0)%   (24.3)%   NM    (3.1)%

 

Medical and Healthcare

 

Revenue in the Medical and Healthcare segment increased 5.7%, or $10.8 million, to $202.1 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria forced shut-downs of basic science academic instruction at AUC and RUSM, respectively, resulting in a revenue loss in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 of $7.3 million. Key trends for Chamberlain and the medical and veterinary schools are set forth below.

 

Chamberlain

 

Chamberlain Undergraduate and Graduate Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year 2019                                          
Term  July 2018   Sept. 2018                                              
New Students   2,523    5,435                                 
% Change from Prior Year   1.0%   9.5%                                
Total Students   28,037    31,295                                 
% Change from Prior Year   4.6%   4.1%                                

 

   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  July 2017   Sept. 2017   Nov. 2017   Jan. 2018   Mar. 2018   May 2018 
New Students   2,497    4,962    2,806    4,472    2,830    3,896 
% Change from Prior Year   16.5%   (0.8)%   5.5%   6.9%   4.3%   3.1%
Total Students   26,811    30,062    29,719    31,333    31,053    30,309 
% Change from Prior Year   6.3%   4.5%   5.1%   5.2%   4.5%   4.7%

 

Chamberlain revenue decreased 0.2%, or $0.3 million, to $113.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter, driven primarily by a decrease in fee revenue earned in the first quarter. In the current fiscal year, the improved new and total student enrollment was primarily the result of higher enrollment in all tracks of the Master of Science in Nursing (“MSN”) degree, the campus-based Bachelor of Science of Nursing (“BSN”) program and the Doctorate of Nursing Practice (“DNP”) program. These were partially offset by a modest decline in new and total student enrollment for the Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“RN-to-BSN”) completion option.

 

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Chamberlain currently operates 21 campuses in 15 states. Chamberlain’s newest campus in New Orleans, Louisiana, began instruction in May 2018.

 

Tuition Rates:

 

Effective for sessions beginning in May 2018, tuition is $675 per credit hour for students enrolling in the BSN onsite program. Tuition for the RN-to-BSN online degree program is $590 per credit hour. Tuition for students enrolled in the online MSN program tuition is $650 per credit hour. For students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner (“FNP”) track, tuition is $665 per credit hour for the ten FNP specialty courses. Tuition for the online DNP program is $750 per credit hour. Tuition for the Master of Public Health (“MPH”) program is $550 per credit hour. All of these tuition rates are unchanged from the prior year. These tuition rates do not include the cost of books, supplies, transportation or living expenses.

 

Medical and Veterinary Schools

 

Medical and Veterinary Schools Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year
2019
   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  Sept. 2018   Sept. 2017   Jan. 2018   May 2018 
New Students   889    812    515    499 
% Change from Prior Year   9.5%   0.7%   11.5%   9.0%
Total Students   5,887    5,744    5,938    5,556 
% Change from Prior Year   2.5%   (6.9)%   1.3%   1.2%

 

New and total student enrollment increases in the September 2018 term were positively influenced by lower comparable enrollment in the September 2017 term due to the effects Hurricanes Irma and Maria at AUC and RUSM (together the medical schools). New student enrollment increases in the September 2018 term also benefitted from improved effectiveness of marketing and recruiting strategies at RUSM and RUSVM. Management believes the demand for medical and veterinary education remains strong and can support management’s longer-term expectations to grow new enrollments in the low-single digit range; however, heightened competition may adversely affect the medical and veterinary schools’ ability to continue to attract qualified students to its programs.

 

The medical and veterinary schools’ revenue increased 14.3%, or $11.1 million, to $88.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The main driver of this increase was due to the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 experiencing $7.3 million in lost revenue at the medical schools as a result of the hurricanes and resulting forced postponement of the September 2017 semester basic science academic instruction at the medical schools, along with students withdrawing due to these disruptions. Additional drivers of the revenue increase were tuition price increases at the medical schools and RUSVM along with enrollment increases. Management is executing its plan to differentiate the medical and veterinary schools from the competition, with a core goal of increasing international students, and improving the effectiveness of marketing strategies by restructuring the marketing organization, and shifting from traditional media and event-driven marketing to greater use of digital and social media channels to drive awareness throughout the year.

 

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Tuition Rates:

 

·Effective for semesters beginning in September 2018, tuition rates for the beginning basic sciences and final clinical rotation portions of AUC’s medical program are $22,454 and $25,120, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent a 3.5% increase over the prior academic year.

 

·Effective for semesters beginning in September 2018, tuition rates for the beginning basic sciences and Internal Medicine Foundations/final clinical portion of the programs at RUSM are $23,240 and $25,650, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent a 4.0% increase over the prior academic year.

 

·For students beginning the RUSVM program in September 2018 or later, the tuition rate for the pre-clinical (Semesters 1-7) and clinical curriculum (Semesters 8-10) is $20,304 per semester. For students who entered RUSVM before September 2018, tuition rates for the pre-clinical and clinical curriculum are $18,859 and $23,676, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent a 3% increase over the prior academic year.

 

The respective tuition rates for AUC, RUSM and RUSVM do not include the cost of transportation, living expenses or health insurance.

 

Professional Education

 

Revenue in the Professional Education segment decreased 11.0%, or $4.4 million, to $35.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease is driven by a revenue decline at ACAMS due to the timing of their largest conference of the year taking place in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to it taking place in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The revenue decrease was also driven by a decline in the number of CPA exam candidates taking the Becker CPA Exam Review Course compared to the year-ago quarter resulting in a revenue decrease at Becker of 4.2% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. ACAMS’s membership has increased to over 67,000 as of September 30, 2018, which is an increase of more than 80% since Adtalem acquired ACAMS in July 2016, driven by strong growth in the Asia Pacific region as well as expansion in the business-to-business partnerships in Europe.

 

Technology and Business

 

Revenue in the Technology and Business segment, which is composed solely of Adtalem Brazil, decreased 24.3%, or $15.2 million, to $47.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The change in value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar decreased reported revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 by $12.6 million compared to the year-ago quarter. Constant currency calculations assume conversions of local currency amounts at exchange rates in effect in the year-ago period compared to those conversions at exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year period. On a constant currency basis, revenue decreased 4.2% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The decrease was partially driven by the higher discounting necessary to offset the effect of reductions in the “Programa Universidade para Todos” or “University for All Program” (“PROUNI”) and the “Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil” or “Students Financing Fund” (“FIES”) programs, along with increased competition. See below for further discussion of the changes in the FIES program. Also, partially driving the revenue decrease was a decline in the number of students enrolled in law exam test preparation courses. This decline is related to changes in the exam resulting in lower pass rates for the first level of the exam, which lowered demand for preparation courses for the subsequent level.

 

Brazil’s economy continues to present challenges for enrollment growth and is creating pricing pressures in the education sector. Adtalem Brazil’s revenue results have been negatively impacted by these conditions as well as reductions in the FIES program and increased competition. Adtalem Brazil students are eligible for loans under Brazil’s FIES public loan program, which is financed by the Brazilian government. As of September 30, 2018, approximately 16% of Adtalem Brazil’s degree-seeking students have obtained financing under the FIES program. This represents approximately 17% of Adtalem Brazil’s revenue. The Brazilian government has stated that it is supportive of the FIES program, which is an important factor in helping to increase the number of college graduates. However, the changes enacted in fiscal year 2018 reducing the number of FIES contracts available for grant by approximately 31% to all higher education institutions in Brazil, have impacted Adtalem Brazil’s growth. Adtalem Brazil institutions have increased efforts to attract more non-FIES students in order to diversify their payer mix. Also, Adtalem Brazil is working with private lenders to increase funding sources for prospective students. Management believes Adtalem Brazil institutions offer programs of study and operate in areas of the country that the Brazilian government favors in issuing FIES loans. Should economic conditions continue to weaken and additional austerity measures be instituted by the Brazilian government, Adtalem Brazil’s ability to grow its student enrollment may be further impacted.

 

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Key trends for Adtalem Brazil are set forth below.

 

Adtalem Brazil Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year
2019
   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  Sept. 2018   Sept. 2017   Mar. 2018 
New Students   17,956    14,507    23,367 
% Change over Prior Year   23.8%   (8.7)%   3.7%
Total Students   81,088    78,340    75,700 
% Change over Prior Year   3.5%   1.9%   (4.9)%

 

These enrollment figures include students enrolled in degree-granting programs and exclude students enrolled in the test preparation programs at Damásio Educacional (“Damasio”). The November 2017 acquisition of São Judas Tadeu (“SJT”) did not affect the fiscal year 2019 or 2018 enrollment figures because these test preparation students are also excluded from reported enrollment. The increase in new and total student enrollment in the September 2018 term is driven primarily by increases in online enrollment and tuition discounting. This enrollment increase is not driving higher revenue due to deep discounting of the online programs as this business is established.

 

The Brazilian government recently changed regulations on opening and operating distance learning in the country. The approval process for launching online facilities was streamlined, making this segment more economically attractive to larger institutions. Adtalem Brazil began offering several bachelor’s and associate degree programs via distance learning in February 2018. These programs are offered under the Damasio-Unifavip brand. They are delivered through the Damasio network of over 200 learning centers, which currently has the infrastructure and staff necessary to support distance learning degrees. These online programs are not currently a significant contributor to Adtalem Brazil’s revenue.

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

Cost of Educational Services

 

The largest component of Cost of Educational Services is the cost of faculty and staff who support educational operations. This expense category also includes the costs of facilities, adjunct faculty, supplies, bookstore and other educational materials, student education-related support activities and the provision for bad debts.

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   (in thousands) 
Cost of Educational Services:  Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported  $116,469   $7,420   $47,347   $1,940   $173,176 
Cost Increase (Reduction)   2,788    (1,889)   (1,543)   (1,990)   (2,634)
Effect of Acquisitions   -    413    401    -    814 
Hurricane Impact   (13,617)   -    -    -    (13,617)
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (9,086)   -    (9,086)
Fiscal Year 2019 as Reported  $105,640   $5,944   $37,119   $(50)  $148,653 
                          
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change:                         
Cost Increase (Reduction)   2.4%   (25.5)%   (3.3)%   NM    (1.5)%
Effect of Acquisitions   -    5.6%   0.8%   NM    0.5%
Hurricane Impact   (11.7)%   -    -    NM    (7.9)%
Constant Currency   (9.3)%   (19.9)%   (2.4)%   NM    (8.9)%
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (19.2)%   NM    (5.2)%
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change as Reported   (9.3)%   (19.9)%   (21.6)%   NM    (14.2)%

 

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Cost of Educational Services decreased 14.2%, or $24.5 million, to $148.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Excluding the change in value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar, total consolidated Cost of Educational Services decreased 8.9%, or $15.4 million, compared to the year-ago quarter. Prior year expense included a $13.6 million charge representing the deductibles under insurance policies, incurred for facility and equipment impairment write-offs and the evacuations of AUC and RUSM students, faculty and staff in the wakes of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The remaining decrease in fiscal year 2019 expense was the result of cost reduction measures in the Professional Education and Technology and Business segments, partially offset with increased investment in growth at the Medical and Healthcare segment.

 

As a percentage of revenue, Cost of Educational Services was 52.3% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to 59.1% in the year-ago quarter. The decrease in the ratio in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was primarily the result of the cost reduction efforts across all institutions and the result of the negative effects on revenue and expense from Hurricanes Irma and Maria during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

 

Student Services and Administrative Expense

 

The Student Services and Administrative Expense category includes expenses related to student admissions, marketing and advertising, general and administrative, curriculum development and amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets related to acquisitions of businesses.

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   (in thousands) 
Student Services and
Administrative Expense:
  Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported  $48,473   $22,114   $13,231   $5,126   $88,944 
Cost Increase (Reduction)   7,316    2,105    1,687    (172)   10,936 
Effect of Acquisitions   -    733    16    -    749 
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (2,132)   -    (2,132)
Fiscal Year 2019 as Reported  $55,789   $24,952   $12,802   $4,954   $98,497 
                          
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change:                         
Cost Increase (Reduction)   15.1%   9.5%   12.8%   NM    12.3%
Effect of Acquisitions   -    3.3%   0.1%   NM    0.8%
Constant Currency   15.1%   12.8%   12.9%   NM    13.1%
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (16.1)%   NM    (2.4)%
Fiscal Year 2019 % Change as Reported   15.1%   12.8%   (3.2)%   NM    10.7%

 

Student Services and Administrative Expense increased 10.7%, or $9.6 million, to $98.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Excluding the change in value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar, total consolidated Student Services and Administrative Expense increased 13.1%, or $11.7 million, compared to the year-ago quarter. Cost increases to support growth at the medical and veterinary schools, Chamberlain, ACAMS and Adtalem Brazil were the main drivers of the increase in costs. Approximately $7.0 million of the increase was due to costs reallocated to continuing operations from DeVry University and Carrington. Student recruiting costs at Adtalem Brazil also increased as more effort to attract students was necessary due to the changes in the FIES program, as described in the earlier discussion on revenue. Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets decreased by 15.5%, or $0.4 million, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Amortization expense is included entirely in the Student Services and Administrative Expense category.

 

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As a percentage of revenue, Student Services and Administrative Expense was 34.7% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to 30.3% in the year-ago quarter. The growth support and the reallocation of home office expense to continuing operations noted above, along with reduced revenue, particularly at Adtalem Brazil, resulted in the increase in this ratio.

 

Restructuring Expense

 

During the first three months of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to the impairment of the land, buildings and equipment at the Dominica campus of RUSM and severance related to workforce reductions in Dominica. On August 3, 2018, management announced its decision to relocate RUSM’s campus operations to Barbados and not return to Dominica. The land, buildings and equipment in Dominica have been fully impaired as management has determined the market value less the costs to sell the facilities or move the equipment is zero (see “Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements). In addition, during the first three months of fiscal year 2019, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to real estate consolidations at Adtalem’s home office. During the first three months of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to workforce reductions at Adtalem’s home office. When estimating costs of exiting lease space, estimates are made which could differ materially from actual results and result in additional restructuring charges or reversals in future periods. Termination benefit charges, as a result of reducing Adtalem’s workforce by 176 and 7 positions in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 and 2018, respectively, represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. Adtalem’s home office is classified as “Home Office and Other” in “Note 14: Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Pre-tax restructuring charges by segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   Real Estate
and Other
   Termination
Benefits
   Total 
Medical and Healthcare  $37,753   $1,262   $39,015 
Technology and Business   75    -    75 
Home Office and Other   509    (51)   458 
Total  $38,337   $1,211   $39,548 

 

   Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
   Real Estate
and Other
   Termination
Benefits
   Total 
Medical and Healthcare  $26   $86   $112 
Home Office and Other   (625)   1,650    1,025 
Total  $(599)  $1,736   $1,137 

 

Cash payments for restructuring charges were $7.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The remaining accrual for these charges is $32.9 million as of September 30, 2018. The balance is expected to be paid out for periods of up to 7 years. Additional restructuring expense is expected to be recorded in the remainder of fiscal year 2019 as Adtalem continues to complete the relocation of RUSM to Barbados and realign home office costs.

 

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

Total consolidated operating loss from continuing operations was $2.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to operating income from continuing operations of $29.9 million in the year-ago quarter. The primary drivers of the decrease in operating income were decreased revenue of $16.3 million, excluding the effect of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, and an increase of $38.4 million in restructuring expense. These were partially offset by a net increase in operating income of $21.0 million resulting from the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Excluding the effects of the hurricanes and the restructuring expense in both fiscal years 2019 and 2018, and the $1.4 million decrease in operating income from the change in exchange rates in fiscal year 2019, consolidated operating income from continuing operations decreased $13.6 million, or 26.1%, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The primary drivers of this decrease were lower revenue in the Professional Education and Technology and Business segments and the $7.0 million increase in home office costs reallocated to continuing operations.

 

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   Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 
   (in thousands) 
Operating Income (Loss):  Medical and
Healthcare
   Professional
Education
   Technology
and Business
   Home Office
and Other
   Consolidated 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported  $26,232   $10,507   $1,861   $(8,714)  $29,886 
Organic Growth (Decline)   (6,634)   (5,553)   (3,366)   1,978    (13,575)
Effect of Acquisitions   -    (204)   209    -    5 
Hurricane Impact   20,961    -    -    -    20,961 
Restructuring Expense Change   (38,903)   -    (75)   567    (38,411)
Effect of Currency Change   -    -    (1,374)   -    (1,374)
Fiscal Year 2019 as Reported  $1,656   $4,750   $(2,745)  $(6,169)  $(2,508)

 

Medical and Healthcare

 

Medical and Healthcare segment operating income decreased 93.7%, or $24.6 million, to $1.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Excluding the restructuring charges and the effects of $21.0 million in reduced revenue and additional costs incurred due to the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, segment operating income decreased 14.1%, or $6.6 million, to $40.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter, primarily related to cost increases to support future growth including $6.5 million in home office costs reallocated to continuing operations.

 

Professional Education

 

Professional Education segment operating income decreased 54.8%, or $5.8 million, to $4.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. The primary driver of the decrease in operating income in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was a revenue decline at ACAMS primarily due to the timing of their largest conference of the year taking place in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to it taking place in first quarter of fiscal year 2018. The operating income decline was also driven by decreased operating income at Becker resulting from a decline in the number of CPA exam candidates taking the Becker CPA Exam Review Course compared to the year-ago quarter.

 

Technology and Business

 

Technology and Business segment operating loss was $2.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to operating income of $1.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Operating income was reduced by the effect of exchange rate changes by $1.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The decreased operating income on a constant currency basis was primarily driven by higher discounting and increased student recruiting costs in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter.

 

NET INTEREST (EXPENSE) INCOME

 

Net interest expense in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was $4.3 million compared to net interest income of $0.2 million in the year-ago quarter. The net interest expense increase in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 was primarily the result of increased borrowings under Adtalem’s Credit Facility (as defined herein). See “Note 12: Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

 

INCOME TAXES

 

The effective tax rate on loss from continuing operations was 27.9% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to 14.9% on income from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. This increase reflects the impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “Tax Act”), including a lower U.S. tax rate resulting from the Tax Act Offset by higher additional expense from provisions of the Tax Act that are effective beginning in fiscal year 2019. The increase in the tax rate from the Tax Act was partially offset by an increase in the percentage of earnings from foreign operations, which are taxed at lower rates than domestic earnings. The provisions from the Tax Act impacting fiscal year 2019 include a tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”), a deduction for foreign derived intangible income (“FDII”), a limitation of certain executive compensation, and the repeal of the domestic production activity deduction. We have elected to account for GILTI as a period cost. The effective tax rate includes estimates of these new provisions. Our estimates may be revised in future periods as we obtain additional data and any new regulations or guidance is released.

 

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Four of Adtalem’s operating units, AUC, which operates in St. Maarten, RUSM, which operated in Dominica, RUSVM, which operates in St. Kitts, and Adtalem Brazil, which operates in Brazil, all benefit from local tax incentives. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives. RUSM and RUSVM each have agreements with their respective domestic governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, in the case of RUSM, an indefinite period of exemption and, in the case of RUSVM, exemption until 2037. On August 3, 2018, Adtalem announced plans to permanently relocate RUSM from Dominica to Barbados. Management expects to conclude discussions with the Barbados government in mid-fiscal year 2019 regarding local incentives, including tax matters. Adtalem Brazil’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from its participation in PROUNI, a Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate students.

 

As of September 30, 2018, Adtalem has not fully completed its accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act. We are still evaluating various impacts of the enacted legislation and these impacts may differ from the estimated impacts recognized in the second and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2018 due to future treasury regulations, tax law technical corrections, and other potential guidance, notices, rulings, refined computations and actions we may take as a result of the tax legislation, and other items. The SEC has issued rules that allow for a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the legislation to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts.

 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, DeVry University operations were classified as discontinued operations. In addition, beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, Carrington operations were classified as discontinued operations. See “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information. Management will continue to disclose and discuss DeVry University and Carrington operations in its public filings until the period in which the sales closes as these operations continue to have an effect on Adtalem’s reported net income (loss).

 

DeVry University

 

Revenue at DeVry University decreased 12.2%, or $11.7 million, to $84.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter driven by decreases in total undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. Management believes the decreases in enrollment and the resulting continued decline in revenue have been due to several internal and external factors, which have resulted in a reduction in interest and lower demand for DeVry University’s programs. Recent increases in new student enrollment are driven by discounting, execution of recruiting initiatives and improved conversion of inquiries. Key trends for DeVry University are set forth below.

 

DeVry University Undergraduate Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year 2019                                 
Term  July 2018   Sept. 2018                                     
New Students   2,977    3,189                                                         
% Change over Prior Year   13.8%     12.9%                                    
Total Students   17,478    18,129                                 
% Change over Prior Year   (7.3)%   (6.0)%                                

 

   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  July 2017   Sept. 2017   Nov. 2017   Jan. 2018   Mar. 2018   May 2018 
New Students   2,616    2,825    2,359    2,439    2,627    2,701 
% Change over Prior Year   (11.4)%   (17.7)%   (23.7)%   (3.5)%   3.2%   12.3%
Total Students   18,853    19,287    18,385    17,859    17,936    17,885 
% Change over Prior Year   (22.1)%   (21.4)%   (23.4)%   (22.3)%   (19.2)%   (13.6)%

 

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DeVry University Graduate Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year 2019                                 
Term  July 2018   Sept. 2018                                                 
Total Coursetakers   6,449    6,886                                 
% Change from Prior Year   (13.3)%   (13.0)%                                

 

   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  July 2017   Sept. 2017   Nov. 2017   Jan. 2018   Mar. 2018   May 2018 
Total Coursetakers   7,442    7,915    7,488    7,602    7,299    7,053 
% Change from Prior Year   (23.6)%   (22.0)%   (21.9)%   (20.4)%   (20.5)%   (16.7)%

 

The term “coursetaker” refers to the number of courses taken by a student. Thus, one student taking two courses is counted as two coursetakers.

 

DeVry University’s operating loss was $3.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared with an operating loss of $11.3 million in the year-ago quarter. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, additional asset impairment charges of $2.2 million were recorded to write-down building and equipment to zero based on the fair market value of the DeVry University operations. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, DeVry University recorded $0.5 million in restructuring expense reversals compared to restructuring expense of $5.6 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the impairment and restructuring reversals and charges, operating loss was $1.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to an operating loss of $5.7 million in the year-ago quarter. This decrease in the operating loss was the result of cost savings. Total DeVry University expenses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, excluding special charges, decreased by $15.8 million, or 15.5%, compared to the year-ago quarter. This expense reduction at DeVry University offset more than 100% of the lower revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Management continues to adjust costs to better align with current enrollment levels.

 

Carrington

 

Revenue at Carrington decreased 12.0%, or $3.9 million, to $28.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago quarter. Revenue decreased as a result of student enrollment declines at Carrington as it repositions itself to stabilize enrollment as well as pricing reductions. Key trends for Carrington are set forth below.

 

Carrington Student Enrollment:

 

   Fiscal Year
2019
   Fiscal Year 2018 
Term  Sept. 2018   Sept. 2017   Dec. 2017   Mar. 2018   June 2018 
New Students   1,970    2,155    1,541    1,794    2,029 
% Change from Prior Year   (8.6)%   (7.8)%   7.2%   (5.2)%   46.6%
Total Students   5,692    5,258    5,644    5,542    5,540 
% Change from Prior Year   8.3%   (20.8)%   (4.5)%   (8.0)%   3.3%

 

Carrington’s operating loss was $2.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to an operating loss of $4.1 million in the year-ago quarter. Restructuring expense of $49,000 and $1.3 million was recorded in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 and 2018, respectively. Excluding the restructuring charges, the operating loss was $2.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 compared to an operating loss of $2.9 million in the year-ago quarter. This decrease in the operating loss was the result of cost savings. Total Carrington expenses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, excluding restructuring charges, decreased by $4.0 million, or 11.4%, compared to the year-ago quarter. This expense reduction at Carrington offset more than 100% of the lower revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. Management continues to adjust costs to better align with current enrollment levels.

 

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Student Payments

 

Adtalem’s primary source of liquidity is the cash received from payments for student tuition, books, other educational materials and fees. These payments include funds originating as financial aid from various federal and state loan and grant programs, student and family educational loans (“private loans”), employer educational reimbursements and student and family financial resources. Adtalem continues to provide financing options for its students, including Adtalem’s institutional loan programs.

 

The following table summarizes Adtalem’s cash receipts from tuition and related fee payments by fund source as a percentage of total revenue for fiscal years 2017 and 2016. Final data for fiscal year 2018 is not yet available.

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2017   2016 
Funding Source:          
Federal Assistance (Title IV) Program Funding (Grants and Loans)   53%   58%
Brazil FIES Public Loan Program   4%   4%
State Grants   0%   1%
Private Loans   1%   1%
Student accounts, cash payments, private scholarships,  employer and military provided tuition assistance and other   42%   36%
Total   100%   100%

 

The table above includes DeVry University and Carrington revenue. The increase in the “Student accounts, cash payments, private scholarships, employer and military provided tuition assistance and other” Funding Source is the result of management’s efforts to reduce Adtalem’s funding provided by U.S. federal and Brazilian FIES sources.

 

The pattern of cash receipts during the year is seasonal. Adtalem’s cash collections on accounts receivable peak at the start of each institution’s term. Accounts receivable reach their lowest level at the end of each term, dropping to the lowest point at the end of December.

 

Adtalem’s consolidated cash balances of $408.8 million at September 30, 2018 included $155.0 million of cash attributable to Adtalem’s international operations. As a result of the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to maintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and accumulated and future earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, only cash held by the subsidiaries of Brazil will not be available for general company purposes. As of September 30, 2018, the cash balance attributable to operations in Brazil was $74.5 million. Management does not believe this policy will adversely affect Adtalem’s overall liquidity.

 

Financial Aid

 

Like other higher education institutions, Adtalem is highly dependent upon the timely receipt of federal financial aid funds. All financial aid and assistance programs are subject to political and governmental budgetary considerations. In the U.S., the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) guides the federal government’s support of postsecondary education. If there are changes to financial aid programs that restrict student eligibility or reduce funding levels, Adtalem’s financial condition and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected. Please see “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 filed with the SEC on August 24, 2018, for a discussion of student financial aid related risks.

 

In addition, government-funded financial assistance programs are governed by extensive and complex regulations in the U.S. and Brazil. Like any other educational institution, Adtalem’s administration of these programs is periodically reviewed by various regulatory agencies and is subject to audit or investigation by other governmental authorities. Any violation could be the basis for penalties or other disciplinary action, including initiation of a suspension, limitation or termination proceeding.

 

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If ED determines that we have failed to demonstrate either financial responsibility or administrative capability in any pending program review, or otherwise determines that an institution has violated the terms of its Program Participation Agreement (“PPA”), we could be subject to sanctions including: fines, penalties, reimbursement for discharged loan obligations, a requirement to post a letter of credit and/or suspension or termination of our eligibility to participate in the Title IV programs.

 

On October 13, 2016, DeVry University and ED reached a negotiated agreement (the “ED Settlement”) to settle the claims asserted in a Notice of Intent to Limit from the Multi-Regional and Foreign School Participation Division of the Federal Student Aid office of the Department of Education (“ED FSA”). Under the terms of the ED Settlement, among other things, without admitting wrongdoing, DeVry University, agreed to certain compliance requirements regarding its past and future advertising, DeVry University’s participation in the Title IV programs is subject to provisional certification for five years and DeVry University is required to post a letter of credit equal to the greater of 10% of DeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursements or $68.4 million for a five-year period. The posted letter of credit, which will continue to be posted by Adtalem following the closing of the sale of DeVry University, reduces Adtalem’s borrowing capacity dollar-for-dollar under its Credit Facility. Institutions under provisional certification must obtain ED approval before it may award or disburse Title IV funds based on a substantial change, including the establishment of a new location or the addition of an educational program. Provisional certification status also carries fewer due process protections than full certification. As a result, ED may withdraw an institution’s provisional certification more easily than if it is fully certified. Provisional certification does not otherwise limit access to Title IV program funds by students attending the institution.

 

In September 2017, ED completed the routine process of recertifying and updating the PPAs for all four Carrington College Office of Postsecondary Education Identification (“OPEID”) numbers. The Carrington College California OPEID was placed on a provisional PPA. The reason provided was the high Perkins loan cohort default rate, which was 33%. Because this rate was based on a very small cohort of six students, and Carrington College California is in the process of voluntarily liquidating its Perkins loan portfolio, we requested that ED reconsider the provisional PPA. ED responded by shortening the term of the provisional PPA, with its expiration moved from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2018. That PPA remains in effect after the expiration date as the recertification application for Carrington College California was submitted in advance of that date. This recertification application maintains eligibility for the OPEID until it is processed by ED.

 

In December 2017, ED approved our request for RUSM to maintain Title IV eligibility while temporarily operating its basic science instruction on a cruise ship docked in St. Kitts, following the widespread damage in Dominica caused by Hurricane Maria. The provisional PPA providing this approval extends to September 30, 2019. Beginning with the January 2018 semester, RUSM students are temporarily relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee at facilities owned by LMU and to a satellite facility on St. Kitts. Regulatory and accreditor approvals, including from ED, were finalized in March 2018. On August 3, 2018, Adtalem announced plans to relocate RUSM to Barbados from its temporary location in Knoxville, Tennessee at facilities owned by LMU and a facility on St. Kitts. The academic facilities will be located in Bridgetown. Student housing will be located close to academic facilities in the parish of Christ Church at an existing housing community that will include amenities, student services and convenient transportation to campus. It is expected that students will begin the January 2019 semester in Barbados, pending final regulatory approval from ED.

 

ED regulations known as its “gainful employment” regulations (“GE”), which became effective July 1, 2015, define which private-sector programs prepare students for gainful employment in a recognized profession and are therefore eligible for Title IV funding. ED announced a negotiated rulemaking process on June 16, 2017 to substantially revise the GE regulations and held rulemaking sessions beginning December 2017 through March 2018. Draft regulations rescinding the GE regulations have been published by ED; ED has allowed for a 30-day comment period and must publish final, revised GE rules by November 1, 2018 in order to effect a July 1, 2019 effective date.

 

Current GE regulations have three components:

 

Certification: Institutions must certify that each of their GE programs meet applicable state licensure and accreditation requirements and satisfy applicable educational prerequisites for professional licensure and certification.

 

Accountability Measures: To maintain Title IV eligibility, GE programs must meet minimum standards for limiting the debt burden versus the earnings of their graduates. GE programs will be considered passing, in the zone, or failing for each year in which the accountability measures are calculated, described as follows:

 

Pass: Programs whose graduates have an assumed annual loan repayment burden of 8% or less of total earnings or 20% or less of discretionary income.

 

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Zone: Programs that are not passing and whose graduates have an assumed annual loan repayment burden greater than 8% and less than or equal to 12% of total earnings or greater than 20% and less than or equal to 30% of discretionary income.

 

Fail: Programs whose graduates have an assumed annual loan repayment burden greater than 12% of total earnings and greater than 30% of discretionary income.

 

Programs that fail in two out of any three consecutive years or do not pass in any four consecutive years will be disqualified from participation in the Title IV programs for a period of three years, and an institution is prohibited from establishing Title IV eligibility for any substantially similar program during that period.

 

Transparency: Institutions are required to make annual public disclosures regarding the performance and outcomes of their GE programs. The disclosures include information regarding program costs, median debt of all graduates and completion and placement rates and may include additional disclosure items in future periods.

 

The accountability measures typically weigh a calculated debt burden from graduates who completed their studies three and four years prior to the measuring academic year against the mean or median earnings of these graduates during the most recent calendar year prior to the conclusion of the measuring academic year. Thus, for the 2014-2015 academic year (the first measurement year under these regulations), the cohort includes graduates from the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years and earnings for these graduates from calendar year 2014. ED obtained its graduate earnings data from the Social Security Administration. Debt burdens for students enrolled in programs that require an internship or residency prior to licensure, such as the medical doctor degrees offered by AUC and RUSM, are calculated from cohorts who completed their studies six and seven years prior to the measuring academic year.

 

Final accountability measures for the 2014-2015 academic year were released to institutions on January 8, 2017. The table below provides a summary of the percentage of total student enrollment at Adtalem Title IV-participating reporting segments and DeVry University and Carrington as discontinued operations by GE program classification for each of our Title IV-participating reporting segments and discontinued operations, based on student enrollment as of September 30, 2018 (percentages may not add to 100 due to rounding). Adtalem provided required warnings in February 2017 to enrolled and prospective students with respect to GE programs considered under the regulations to be in jeopardy of losing Title IV eligibility.

 

               Programs 
   Passing   Zone   Failing   without a 
Reporting Segment  Programs   Programs   Programs   Status (1) 
Medical and Healthcare   93%   4%   0%   3%
Discontinued Operations   63%   11%   2%   24%

 

(1) Programs without a Status include those without enough graduates to calculate a debt to earnings measure, or programs launched after the 2014-2015 measurement year.

 

The table below provides a summary of Title IV revenue (in thousands) by GE program classification at Adtalem Title IV-participating reporting segments and DeVry University and Carrington as discontinued operations from programs impacted by GE based on the 2014-2015 academic year accountability measures.

 

   Zone Programs   Failing Programs 
Reporting Segment  Three Months
Ended 9/30/18
   Full Fiscal
Year 2018
   Three Months
Ended 9/30/18
   Full Fiscal
Year 2018
 
Medical and Healthcare  $19,000   $76,000   $-   $- 
Discontinued Operations  $10,000   $74,000   $900   $9,000 

 

Information regarding each of the programs affected by GE based on the 2014-2015 academic year measures, including a summary of adjustments and initiatives taken for each such program is set forth below:

 

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Institution   Program   GE Status   Actions Implemented
Medical and Healthcare            
Ross University of School of Veterinary Medicine   Doctor of Veterinary Medicine   Zone   Debt repayment under consideration
             
Discontinued Operations            
Carrington College-California   Medical Administrative Assistant, Certificate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective August 2017
Carrington College-California   Medical Administrative Assistant, Associate   Fail   New student enrollment ceased; teach out completed in June 2017
Carrington College-California   Medical Assisting, Associate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective August 2017
Carrington College-California   Pharmacy Technology, Associate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective August 2017
Carrington College-California   Veterinary Technology, Associate   Zone   Developing new program
Carrington College-California   Criminal Justice, Associate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective August 2017
Carrington College-Phoenix   Massage Therapy, Certificate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective October 2017
Carrington College-Boise   Massage Therapy, Certificate   Zone   Tuition reduction effective August 2017
Carrington College-Boise   Dental Assisting, Associate   Fail   New student enrollment ceased; teach out completed in February 2017
Carrington College-Boise   Medical Assisting, Associate   Fail   New student enrollment ceased; teach out completed in June 2017
DeVry University   Associate Electronics & Computer Technology   Zone  

Tuition reduction effective

July 1, 2017

DeVry University   Associate Health Information Technology   Fail  

Tuition reduction effective

July 1, 2017

DeVry University   Associate Accounting   Fail   New student enrollment ceased in November 2016; existing students completing program
DeVry University   Associate Web Graphics Design   Fail   New student enrollment ceased in November 2016; existing students completing program
DeVry University   Bachelor Business Administration   Zone   Counseling students into lower cost programs
DeVry University   Bachelor Multimedia Design & Development   Zone   Tuition reduction effective July 1, 2017; created stackable certificate program to permit earnings increase prior to graduation and lower resulting indebtedness

 

Management expects RUSVM will continue to be in the zone for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years under the current GE structure. This is possible notwithstanding strong student outcomes and very low Cohort Default Rates for RUSVM graduates (0.7% for fiscal year 2015, the latest 3-year cohort period for which official data is available). If the GE regulations and guidance are not changed prior to 2019 and RUSVM’s veterinary program is determined by ED to be in the zone for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years, RUSVM would be required to issue warnings to students as early as 2019 that Title IV funding may no longer be available to students attending RUSVM. Management may seek to reduce RUSVM student indebtedness for the 2017-2018 academic year to avoid a zone determination for that academic year in the event a favorable outcome from the current rulemaking process is not anticipated. If the GE rule is unchanged and RUSVM’s veterinary program is determined to be in the zone for the 2017-2018 academic year, RUSVM students would no longer have access to Title IV student aid as early as the beginning of 2020, which could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

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An ED regulation known as the “90/10 Rule” affects only proprietary postsecondary institutions, such as Chamberlain, AUC, RUSM, RUSVM, DeVry University and Carrington. Under this regulation, an institution that derives more than 90% of its revenue on a cash basis from Title IV student financial assistance programs in two consecutive fiscal years loses eligibility to participate in these programs for at least two fiscal years. The following table details the percentage of revenue on a cash basis from federal financial assistance programs (excluding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and military tuition assistance benefits) for each of Adtalem’s Title IV-eligible institutions for fiscal years 2017 and 2016. Final data for fiscal year 2018 is not yet available.

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2017   2016 
Chamberlain University   63%   64%
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine   80%   79%
Ross University School of Medicine   82%   82%
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine   83%   83%
DeVry University   62%   63%
Carrington College:          
California   75%   78%
Boise   66%   69%
Portland   81%   77%
Phoenix   80%   80%

 

In September 2016, Adtalem committed to voluntarily limit to 85% the amount of revenue that each of its six Title IV-eligible institutions derive from federal funding, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and military tuition assistance benefits. As disclosed in the third party review report that has been made publicly available, Adtalem’s institutions have met this lower threshold for fiscal year 2017. Final data for fiscal year 2018 is not yet available. Adtalem is committed to implementing measures to promote responsible recruitment and enrollment, successful student outcomes, and informed student choice. Management believes students deserve greater transparency to make informed choices about their education. This commitment builds upon a solid foundation and brings Adtalem to a new self-imposed level of public accountability and transparency.

 

Under the terms of Adtalem institutions’ participation in financial aid programs, certain cash received from state governments and ED is maintained in restricted bank accounts. Adtalem receives these funds either after the financial aid authorization and disbursement process for the benefit of the student is completed, or just prior to that authorization. Once the authorization and disbursement process for a particular student is completed, the funds may be transferred to unrestricted accounts and become available for Adtalem to use in operations. This process generally occurs during the academic term for which such funds have been authorized. Cash in the amount of $0.9 million, $0.3 million and $1.6 million was held in restricted bank accounts at September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.

 

A financial responsibility test is required for continued participation by an institution’s students in U.S. federal financial assistance programs. For Adtalem’s participating institutions this test is calculated at the consolidated Adtalem level. The test is based upon a composite score of three ratios: an equity ratio that measures the institution’s capital resources; a primary reserve ratio that measures an institution’s ability to fund its operations from current resources; and a net income ratio that measures an institution’s ability to operate profitably. A minimum score of 1.5 is necessary to meet ED’s financial standards. Institutions with scores of less than 1.5 but greater than or equal to 1.0 are considered financially responsible, but require additional oversight. These schools are subject to heightened cash monitoring and other participation requirements. An institution with a score of less than 1.0 is considered not financially responsible. However, a school with a score of less than 1.0 may continue to participate in the Title IV programs under provisional certification. In addition, this lower score typically requires that the school be subject to heightened cash monitoring requirements and post a letter of credit (equal to a minimum of 10% of the Title IV aid it received in the institution's most recent fiscal year).

 

For the past several years, Adtalem’s composite score has exceeded the required minimum of 1.5. If Adtalem becomes unable to meet requisite financial responsibility standards or otherwise demonstrate, within the regulations, its ability to continue to provide educational services, then Adtalem could be subject to heightened cash monitoring or be required to post a letter of credit to enable its students to continue to participate in federal financial assistance programs.

 

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Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

The following table provides a summary of cash flows from operations (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Net (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations  $(4,878)  $25,569 
Non-cash Items   66,783    35,415 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities   11,782    20,343 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Continuing Operations  $73,687   $81,327 

 

Cash generated from continuing operations in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 was $73.7 million compared to $81.3 million in the year-ago period. Net (loss) income from continuing operations decreased by $30.4 million in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago period. The increase in non-cash items of $31.4 million in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 compared to the year-ago period was the result of the following:

 

·An increase of $27.5 million in depreciation and write-offs of building, building improvements, leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment. This was primarily the result of recording $37.8 million in impairment write-downs of land, buildings and equipment at RUSM’s Dominica campus in the first three months of fiscal year 2019, compared to $10.9 million in impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment at AUC and RUSM from damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the first three months of fiscal year 2018.

·An increase of $0.2 million in amortization of deferred debt issuance costs related to costs of the new Credit Agreement (defined herein).

·A decrease of $1.6 million in provision for bad debts due to collections of receivables primarily at Chamberlain.

·A decrease of $0.8 million in stock-based compensation expense.

·A decrease of $0.4 million in amortization expense of intangible assets.

·An increase of $6.4 million in the deferred income tax provision related to the timing of deductions.

 

Changes in Assets and Liabilities from June 30, 2018 consisted of the following:

 

·The decrease in cash flows in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 due to changes in combined net prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable was $2.9 million less than the combined decrease in the year-ago period driven by a receipt of $10 million in insurance proceeds in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 related to Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the resulting decrease within Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets. Other offsets results in changes from the timing of the period-end relative to Adtalem’s payroll and bill payment cycles.

 

·The increase in cash flows in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 in combined accounts receivable (excluding the provisions for bad debts) and deferred revenue was $11.4 million less than the combined change in the year-ago period. The main drivers of this change was a higher receivable balance at the medical and veterinary schools due to the timing of financial aid receipts, and higher student receivable balances at Chamberlain due to higher enrollment.

 

Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

Capital expenditures in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 were $15.2 million compared to $11.8 million in the year-ago period. The increase in capital expenditures reflects spending for relocating RUSM’s campus from Dominica to Barbados, in addition to $6.5 million in hurricane-related spending to repair the AUC and RUSM campuses.

 

Capital spending for the remainder of fiscal year 2019 will support continued investment at RUSM’s new Barbados campus, new campus development at Chamberlain and moderate facility improvements at Adtalem Brazil. Management anticipates full fiscal year 2019 capital spending to be in the $70 to $75 million range, including approximately $25 to $30 million for the relocation of RUSM to Barbados.

 

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Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

The following table provides a summary of cash flows from financing activities (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 
   2018   2017 
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options  $10,492   $1,884 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury   (59,175)   (50,375)
Payments of Seller Financed Obligations   (470)   (6,315)
Net (Payments) Borrowings Under Credit Facilities   (750)   10,000 
Other   (5,029)   (3,291)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities  $(54,932)  $(48,097)

 

Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options - Cash received from option holders for price paid at time of exercise.

 

Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury - Cash paid for the repurchase of Adtalem’s common stock.

 

Payments of Seller Financed Obligations - Adtalem has recorded liabilities for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to the acquisitions of Faculdade Diferencial Integral (“Facid”), Faculdade Ideal (“Faci”), Damasio, Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A. (“Grupo Ibmec”), Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”) and SJT. This financing is in the form of holdbacks of a portion of the purchase price of these acquisitions or installment payments. Payments are made under these agreements based on payment schedules or the resolution of any pre-acquisition contingencies.

 

Net Borrowings Under Credit Facilities - Net borrowings and repayments under its Prior Credit Facility and the new Credit Facility (see “Note 12: Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements).

 

Historically, Adtalem has produced positive cash flows from operating activities sufficient to fund the delivery of its educational programs and services as well as to fund capital investment and share repurchases. As a result of the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to maintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and accumulated and future earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, cash held by all foreign subsidiaries except those in Brazil is available for general company purposes. The cash held in Brazil along with future cash flows from operating activities is sufficient to fund the Adtalem Brazil operations.

 

Management believes current balances of unrestricted cash, cash generated from operations and the Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund both Adtalem’s current domestic and international operations, growth plans and current share repurchase program for the foreseeable future unless significant investment opportunities should arise.

 

Other Contractual Arrangements

 

Adtalem’s long-term contractual obligations consist of its $600 million Credit Facility (discussed in “Note 12: Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements), operating leases on facilities and equipment and agreements for various services. In addition, Adtalem has recorded liabilities for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to acquisitions at Adtalem Brazil (discussed above).

 

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into a Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry University to Cogswell. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry/New York Inc. to Cogswell for de minimis consideration. To support DeVry University’s future success, Adtalem has committed to transferring DeVry University with a minimum working capital balance of $7.5 million at the closing date. The Purchase Agreement includes an earn-out entitling Adtalem to payments of up to $20 million payable over a ten-year period based on DeVry University’s free cash flow. This sale is expected to be completed in mid-fiscal year 2019.

 

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On June 28, 2018, Adtalem entered into a MIPA, pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell U.S. Education Holdings LLC (d/b/a Carrington College) to SJVC. Subject to the terms and conditions of the MIPA, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of U.S. Education Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries for de minimis consideration. To support Carrington’s future success, Adtalem has agreed to make a capital contribution of $11.5 million to Carrington, subject to adjustment based on an agreed working capital balance at the closing date. This sale is expected to be completed in mid-fiscal year 2019.

 

In fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded a liability of $96.3 million for the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of foreign earnings, pursuant to the Tax Act. This amount was reduced to $14.4 million after utilization of current and prior year tax losses, and is payable over eight years. The first installment would have been due on September 15, 2018; however, no payments will be required until fiscal year 2021 as we utilize tax credits to offset the liability.

 

Adtalem is not a party to any off-balance sheet financing or contingent payment arrangements, nor are there any unconsolidated subsidiaries. Adtalem has not extended any loans to any officer, director or other affiliated person. Adtalem has not entered into any synthetic leases, and there are no residual purchase or value commitments related to any facility lease. Adtalem did not enter into any derivatives, swaps, futures contracts, calls, hedges or non-exchange traded contracts during the first three months of fiscal year 2019. Adtalem had no open derivative positions at September 30, 2018.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see “Note 3: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Adtalem is not dependent upon the price levels, nor affected by fluctuations in pricing, of any particular commodity or group of commodities. However, more than 50% of Adtalem’s costs are in the form of wages and benefits. Changes in employment market conditions or escalations in employee benefit costs could cause Adtalem to experience cost increases at levels beyond what it has historically experienced.

 

The financial position and results of operations of AUC, RUSM and RUSVM Caribbean operations are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. Substantially all of these financial transactions are denominated in the U.S. dollar.

 

The financial position and results of operations of Adtalem Brazil operations are measured using the Brazilian Real as the functional currency. Adtalem Brazil has not entered into any material long-term contracts to purchase or sell goods and services, other than the lease agreements on teaching facilities and contingencies relating to prior acquisitions. Currently, Adtalem does not have any foreign exchange contracts or derivative financial instruments designed to mitigate changes in the value of the Brazilian Real. Brazilian-based assets constitute 22.4% of Adtalem’s overall assets, and its Brazilian liabilities constitute 6.5% of overall liabilities. The value of the Brazilian Real has been volatile in relation to the U.S. dollar over the past several years. The value averaged about 20% lower in the first three months of fiscal year 2019 compared to the first three months of fiscal year 2018. Based upon the current value of the net assets in Adtalem Brazil’s operations, a change of $0.01 in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the Brazilian Real results in a translation adjustment to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of approximately $16.4 million. For the first three months of fiscal year 2019, the lower value of the Brazilian Real also resulted in lower U.S. translated revenue and operating income compared to the year-ago period.

 

The interest rate on Adtalem’s Credit Facility is based upon LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate for periods typically ranging from one to three months. As of September 30, 2018, Adtalem had $299.3 million in outstanding borrowings under the Term B Loan with a weighted average interest rate of 5.24%. Based upon borrowings of $299.3 million, a 100 basis point increase in short-term interest rates would result in $3.0 million of additional annual interest expense.

 

Adtalem’s customers are principally individual students enrolled in its various educational programs. Accordingly, concentration of accounts receivable credit risk is small relative to total revenue and accounts receivable. However, the Adtalem Brazil FIES accounts receivable balance has remained elevated for the past several years due to changes in government funding of the program. As of September 30, 2018, June 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, the FIES accounts receivable balance was $22.8 million, $35.9 million and $40.8 million, respectively.

 

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Adtalem’s cash is held in accounts at various large, financially secure depository institutions. Although the amount on deposit at a given institution typically will exceed amounts subject to guarantee, Adtalem has not experienced any deposit losses to date, nor does management expect to incur such losses in the future.

 

ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer Certificates

 

The required compliance certificates signed by Adtalem’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer are included as Exhibits 31 and 32 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to help ensure that all the information required to be disclosed in Adtalem’s reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the applicable rules and forms.

 

Adtalem’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that Adtalem’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Adtalem files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to Adtalem’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, Adtalem’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

For a discussion of legal proceedings, see “Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the factors discussed in “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018, which could materially affect Adtalem’s business, financial condition or future results, should be carefully considered. Such risks are not the only risks facing Adtalem. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to Adtalem or that management currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results. There have been no material changes to Adtalem’s risk factors since its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018.

 

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ITEM 2 – UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
   Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs (1)
 
July 2018   96,299   $51.92    96,299   $129,972,380 
August 2018   669,437   $48.80    669,437   $97,303,226 
September 2018   468,591   $45.90    468,591   $75,796,617 
Total   1,234,327   $47.94    1,234,327   $75,796,617 

 

(1) On February 16, 2017, the Board of Directors of Adtalem authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to $300 million of Adtalem common stock through December 31, 2020. The total remaining authorization under this share repurchase program was $75,796,617 as of September 30, 2018.

 

Other Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period  Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
    Average Price Paid
per Share
    Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs
    Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
 
July 2018         -    $        -      NA       NA  
August 2018   105,558    $48.83      NA       NA  
September 2018   750    $45.11      NA       NA  
Total   106,308    $48.80      NA       NA  

 

(1) Represents shares delivered back to Adtalem for payment of withholding taxes from employees for vesting restricted stock units and shares swapped for payment on exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of Adtalem's stock incentive plans.

 

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 2   Amendment No. 1 to the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 2, 2018, by and between Adtalem and Cogswell Education, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Adtalem’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 3, 2018)
     
Exhibit 31   Certifications Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended
     
Exhibit 32   Certification Pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code Section 1350
     
101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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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, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Adtalem Global Education Inc.
Date: November 1, 2018      
    By /s/ Patrick J. Unzicker
      Patrick J. Unzicker
      Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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