a6091608.htm
UNITED
STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.
20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark
One)
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For
the quarterly period ended: September 30, 2009
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OR
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£
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For
the transition period
from to
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Commission
file number: 1-13988
DeVry
Inc.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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36-3150143
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S.
Employer
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incorporation
or organization)
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Identification
No.)
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ONE
TOWER LANE, SUITE 1000,
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60181
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OAKBROOK
TERRACE, ILLINOIS
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(Zip
Code)
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(Address
of principal executive offices)
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Registrant’s
telephone number; including area code:
(630) 571-7700
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 R No £
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted 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 and post such
files). Yes £ No £
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller
reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer R
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Accelerated
filer £
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Non-accelerated
filer £ (Do not
check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller
reporting company £
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes £ No R
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date:
October
30, 2009 — 71,029,883 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par
value
DEVRY
INC.
FORM 10-Q FOR
THE QUARTERLY PERIOD
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
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PART I
– Financial Information
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PART II
– Other Information
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PART I – Financial
Information
DEVRY
INC.
(Unaudited)
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September 30,
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June
30,
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September
30,
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2009
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2009
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2008
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ASSETS:
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(Dollars
in thousands)
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Current
Assets:
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Cash
and Cash Equivalents
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$ |
279,243 |
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$ |
165,202 |
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$ |
183,059 |
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Marketable
Securities
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61,253 |
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60,174 |
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2,136 |
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Restricted
Cash
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10,907 |
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5,339 |
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8,564 |
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Accounts
Receivable, Net
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156,973 |
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104,413 |
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154,654 |
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Deferred
Income Taxes, Net
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20,223 |
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21,562 |
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15,635 |
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Prepaid
Expenses and Other
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32,602 |
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28,756 |
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28,279 |
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Total
Current Assets
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561,201 |
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385,446 |
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392,327 |
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Land,
Buildings and Equipment:
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Land
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53,973 |
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53,694 |
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51,193 |
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Buildings
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255,645 |
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250,542 |
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231,812 |
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Equipment
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339,793 |
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328,637 |
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288,731 |
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Construction
In Progress
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14,124 |
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10,587 |
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5,536 |
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663,535 |
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643,460 |
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577,272 |
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Accumulated
Depreciation and Amortization
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(340,158 |
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(335,889 |
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(316,624 |
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Land,
Buildings and Equipment, Net
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323,377 |
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307,571 |
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260,648 |
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Other
Assets:
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Intangible
Assets, Net
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201,328 |
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203,195 |
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140,632 |
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Goodwill
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514,448 |
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512,568 |
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523,395 |
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Perkins
Program Fund, Net
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13,450 |
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13,450 |
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13,450 |
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Investments
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- |
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- |
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57,128 |
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Other
Assets
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14,674 |
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12,069 |
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11,176 |
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Total
Other Assets
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743,900 |
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741,282 |
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745,781 |
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TOTAL
ASSETS
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$ |
1,628,478 |
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$ |
1,434,299 |
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$ |
1,398,756 |
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LIABILITIES:
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Current
Liabilities:
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Current
Portion of Debt
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$ |
104,841 |
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$ |
104,811 |
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$ |
145,876 |
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Accounts
Payable
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86,642 |
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71,564 |
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81,153 |
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Accrued
Salaries, Wages and Benefits
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56,726 |
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74,174 |
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43,786 |
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Accrued
Expenses
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63,440 |
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39,162 |
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42,966 |
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Advance
Tuition Payments
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26,661 |
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27,642 |
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19,964 |
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Deferred
Tuition Revenue
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217,874 |
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74,664 |
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173,953 |
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Total
Current Liabilities
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556,184 |
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392,017 |
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507,698 |
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Other
Liabilities:
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Revolving
Loan
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- |
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20,000 |
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20,000 |
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Deferred
Income Taxes, Net
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51,366 |
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51,895 |
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33,526 |
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Deferred
Rent and Other
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38,909 |
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40,257 |
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29,342 |
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Total
Other Liabilities
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90,275 |
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112,152 |
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82,868 |
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TOTAL
LIABILITIES
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646,459 |
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504,169 |
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590,566 |
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NON-CONTROLLING
INTEREST
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3,739 |
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3,188 |
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SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY:
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Common
Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized;
71,067,000; 71,233,000 and 71,484,000 Shares Issued and
Outstanding at September 30, 2009, June 30, 2009 and September 30,
2008, Respectively
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729 |
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729 |
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725 |
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Additional
Paid-in Capital
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201,935 |
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197,096 |
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174,236 |
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Retained
Earnings
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845,686 |
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791,677 |
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672,331 |
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Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
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11,131 |
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7,157 |
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(2,557 |
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Treasury
Stock, at Cost (1,894,000; 1,663,000 and 969,000 Shares,
Respectively)
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(81,201 |
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(69,717 |
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(36,545 |
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TOTAL
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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978,280 |
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926,942 |
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808,190 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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$ |
1,628,478 |
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$ |
1,434,299 |
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$ |
1,398,756 |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
DEVRY
INC.
(Dollars
in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
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For
the Three Months
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Ended September 30,
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2009
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2008
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REVENUES:
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Tuition
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$ |
401,371 |
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$ |
279,127 |
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Other
Educational
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29,739 |
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24,590 |
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Total
Revenues
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431,110 |
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303,717 |
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OPERATING
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
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Cost
of Educational Services
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196,483 |
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139,613 |
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Student
Services and Administrative Expense
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155,242 |
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117,292 |
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Total
Operating Costs and Expenses
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351,725 |
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256,905 |
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Operating
Income
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79,385 |
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46,812 |
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INTEREST
AND OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME:
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Interest
Income
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500 |
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2,142 |
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Interest
Expense
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(422 |
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(353 |
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Net
Investment Gain
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831 |
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Net
Interest and Other (Expense) Income
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909 |
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1,789 |
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Income
Before Income Taxes
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80,294 |
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48,601 |
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Income
Tax Provision
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25,723 |
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13,771 |
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NET
INCOME
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54,571 |
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34,830 |
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Add:
Net Loss Attributable to Non-controlling Interest
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156 |
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NET
INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC.
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$ |
54,727 |
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$ |
34,830 |
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EARNINGS
PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE
TO
DEVRY INC. SHAREHOLDERS:
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Basic
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$ |
0.77 |
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$ |
0.49 |
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Diluted
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$ |
0.76 |
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$ |
0.48 |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
DEVRY
INC.
(Unaudited)
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For
the Three Months
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Ended September 30,
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2009
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2008
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(Dollars
in Thousands)
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CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
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Net
Income
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$ |
54,571 |
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$ |
34,830 |
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Adjustments
to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating
Activities:
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Stock-Based
Compensation Charge
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3,622 |
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3,110 |
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Depreciation
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11,993 |
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8,825 |
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Amortization
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3,959 |
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952 |
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Provision
for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts
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23,779 |
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15,985 |
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Deferred
Income Taxes
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581 |
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(923 |
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Loss
on Disposals of Land, Buildings and Equipment
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331 |
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24 |
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Unrealized
Net Gain on Investments
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(831 |
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Changes
in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisition of
Business:
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Restricted
Cash
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(5,560 |
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(4,313 |
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Accounts
Receivable
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(75,885 |
) |
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(86,442 |
) |
Prepaid
Expenses and Other
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(8,733 |
) |
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5,835 |
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Accounts
Payable
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15,054 |
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9,091 |
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Accrued
Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Expenses
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12,173 |
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2,706 |
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Advance
Tuition Payments
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(1,058 |
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(1,826 |
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Deferred
Tuition Revenue
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143,210 |
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108,964 |
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
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177,206 |
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96,818 |
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CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
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Capital
Expenditures
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(26,482 |
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(10,638 |
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Payment
for Purchase of Business, Net of Cash Acquired
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— |
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(286,254 |
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Marketable
Securities Purchased
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(12 |
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(13 |
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Other
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(7 |
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— |
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NET CASH USED IN
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
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(26,501 |
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(296,905 |
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CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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Proceeds
from Exercise of Stock Options
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1,148 |
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2,078 |
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Proceeds
from Stock Issued Under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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238 |
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1,340 |
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Repurchase
of Common Stock for Treasury
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(11,653 |
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— |
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Cash
Dividends Paid
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(5,716 |
) |
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(4,282 |
) |
Excess
Tax Benefit from Stock-Based Payments
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139 |
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420 |
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Borrowings
Under Revolving Credit Facility
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40,000 |
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120,000 |
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Repayments
Under Revolving Credit Facility
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(60,000 |
) |
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— |
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Borrowings
Under Collateralized Line of Credit
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91 |
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45,876 |
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Repayments
Under Collateralized Line of Credit
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(61 |
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
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(35,814 |
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165,432 |
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Effects
of Exchange Rate Differences
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(850 |
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515 |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
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114,041 |
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(34,140 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at
Beginning of
Period
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165,202 |
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217,199 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents at
End of Period
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$ |
279,243 |
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$ |
183,059 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
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Cash
Paid (Refunded) During the Period For:
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Interest
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$ |
269 |
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$ |
51 |
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Income
Taxes, Net
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716 |
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(6,868 |
) |
Non-cash
Investing Activity:
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Accretion
of Non-controlling Interest Put Option
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$ |
707 |
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$ |
— |
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
DEVRY
INC.
NOTE 1: INTERIM
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DeVry Inc.
(“DeVry”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These financial statements are
unaudited but, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments, consisting
only of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial
condition and results of operations of DeVry. The June 30, 2009 data
that is presented is derived from audited financial statements.
The
interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in DeVry's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
The
results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2009, are not
necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal
year.
NOTE 2: SUMMARY
OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Use of
Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America 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 revenues and expenses reported
during the period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Marketable Securities and
Investments
Marketable
securities and investments consist of auction-rate securities and related put
rights, and investments in mutual funds which are classified as
trading securities and available-for-sale securities,
respectively. The following is a summary of our available-for-sale
marketable securities at September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands):
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Gross Unrealized
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Cost
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(Loss)
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Gain
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Fair
Value
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Marketable
Securities:
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Bond
Mutual Fund
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|
$ |
794 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
60 |
|
|
$ |
854 |
|
Stock
Mutual Funds
|
|
|
1,963 |
|
|
|
(647 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
1,316 |
|
Total
Marketable Securities
|
|
$ |
2,757 |
|
|
$ |
(647 |
) |
|
$ |
60 |
|
|
$ |
2,170 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Investments
are classified as short-term if they are readily convertible to cash or have
other characteristics of short-term investments such as highly liquid markets or
maturities within one year. All mutual fund investments are recorded
at fair market value based upon quoted market prices. At September
30, 2009, all of the Bond and Stock mutual fund investments are held in a rabbi
trust for the purpose of paying benefits under DeVry’s non-qualified deferred
compensation plan.
As of
September 30, 2009, all unrealized losses in the above table have been in a
continuous unrealized loss position for more than one year. When
evaluating its investments for possible impairment, DeVry reviews factors such
as length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than cost basis,
the financial condition of the issuer, and DeVry’s ability and intent to hold
the investment for a period of time that may be sufficient for anticipated
recovery in fair value. The decline in value of the above investments
is considered temporary in nature and, accordingly, DeVry does not consider
these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired as of September 30,
2009.
The
following is a summary of our investments classified as trading securities at
September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Unrealized
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
(Loss)
|
|
|
Gain
|
|
|
Fair
Value
|
|
Investments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Auction
Rate Securities (ARS)
|
|
$ |
59,475 |
|
|
$ |
(4,784 |
) |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
54,691 |
|
Put
Rights on ARS
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,392 |
|
|
|
4,392 |
|
Total
Investments
|
|
$ |
59,475 |
|
|
$ |
(4,784 |
) |
|
$ |
4,392 |
|
|
$ |
59,083 |
|
As shown
in the table above, as of September 30, 2009, DeVry held auction-rate debt
securities in the aggregate principal amount of $59.5 million. The auction-rate
securities are investment-grade, long-term debt obligations with contractual
maturities ranging from 17 to 32 years. They are secured by student
loans, which are guaranteed by U.S. and state governmental agencies. Liquidity
for these securities has in the past been provided by an auction process that
has allowed DeVry and other investors in these instruments to obtain immediate
liquidity by selling the securities at their face amounts. Disruptions in credit
markets over the past two years, however, have adversely affected the auction
market for these types of securities. Auctions for these securities have not
produced sufficient bidders to allow for successful auctions since February
2008. As a result, DeVry has been unable to liquidate its auction-rate
securities and there can be no assurance that DeVry will be able to access the
principal value of these securities prior to their maturity.
For each
unsuccessful auction, the interest rates on these securities are reset to a
maximum rate defined by the terms of each security, which in turn is reset on a
periodic basis at levels which are generally higher than defined short-term
interest rate benchmarks. To date, DeVry has collected all interest
payable on all of its auction-rate securities when due and expects to continue
to do so in the future. Auction failures relating to this type of
security are symptomatic of current conditions in the broader debt markets and
are not unique to DeVry. DeVry intends to hold its portfolio of
auction-rate securities until successful auctions resume; a buyer is found
outside of the auction process; the issuers establish a different form of
financing to replace these securities; or its broker, UBS Financial Services
(UBS), purchases the securities (as discussed below).
On August
8, 2008, UBS announced that it had reached a settlement, in principle, with the
New York Attorney General, the Massachusetts Securities Division, the Securities
and Exchange Commission and other state regulatory agencies represented by the
North American Securities Administrators Association to restore liquidity to all
remaining clients' holdings of auction rate securities. Under this
agreement in principle, UBS has committed to provide liquidity solutions to
institutional investors, including DeVry. During the second quarter
of fiscal year 2009, DeVry agreed to accept Auction Rate Security Rights (the
Rights) from UBS. The Rights permit DeVry to sell, or put, its auction rate
securities back to UBS at par value at any time during the period from June 30,
2010 through July 2, 2012. We expect to exercise our Rights and put our auction
rate securities back to UBS on June 30, 2010, the earliest date allowable under
the Rights agreement, unless auctions resume; a buyer is found outside of the
auction process; or the issuers establish a different form of financing to
replace these securities.
Prior to
accepting the Rights agreement, DeVry had the intent and ability to hold these
securities until anticipated recovery. As a result, DeVry had recognized the
unrealized loss previously as a temporary impairment in Other Comprehensive
Income in Shareholders’ Equity. After accepting the Rights, DeVry no
longer has the intent to hold the auction rate securities until anticipated
recovery. As a result, DeVry elected to reclassify its investments in
auction rate securities as trading securities on the date of the acceptance of
the Rights. Therefore, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment charge
of approximately $10.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The charge
was measured as the difference between the par value and market value of the
auction rate securities on December 31, 2008. However, as DeVry will be
permitted to put the auction rate securities back to UBS at par value, DeVry
accounted for the Rights as a separate asset measured at its fair value, which
resulted in a gain of approximately $8.6 million recorded at December 31, 2008.
As of September 30 2009, DeVry revalued the auction rate securities and
the Rights using current discount rates and risk premiums. This resulted in a
$1.8 million current period gain in the value of the auction rate securities
decreasing the cumulative net loss on this investment to approximately $4.8
million and a $1.0 million current period net loss in the value of the Rights
decreasing the cumulative net gain on the Rights to approximately $4.4 million.
Both of these changes in value are recorded in the fiscal 2010 first quarter
operating results. Under authoritative accounting guidance, the
Rights do not meet the definition of a derivative instrument. Instead the
guidance allows the Rights to be measured at fair value. This permits an entity
to elect the fair value option for recognized financial assets, in order to
match the changes in the fair value of the auction rate securities. DeVry will
be required to assess the fair value of these two individual assets and record
changes each period until the Rights are exercised and the auction rate
securities are redeemed. As a result, unrealized gains and losses
will be included in earnings in future periods. We expect that
future changes in the fair value of the Rights will generally offset fair value
movements in the related auction rate securities. Although the Rights
represent the right to sell the securities back to UBS at par, we will be
required to periodically assess the economic ability of UBS to meet that
obligation in assessing the fair value of the Rights. UBS’s obligations under
the Rights are not secured by its assets and do not require UBS to obtain any
financing to support its performance obligations under the
Rights. UBS has disclaimed any assurance that it will have sufficient
financial resources to satisfy its obligations under the Rights. We
have classified the auction rate securities as current investments as settlement
is expected on June 30, 2010, and management intends to exercise its Rights and
put the auction rate securities back to UBS.
As
described above, changing market conditions have reduced liquidity for Auction
Rate Securities. These investments, including the put rights, are
valued using internally-developed pricing models with observable and
unobservable inputs. Realized gains and losses are computed on the basis of
specific identification and are included in Interest and Other (Expense)/Income
in the Consolidated Statements of Income. DeVry has not recorded any
realized gains or realized losses for fiscal 2010. See Note 4 for
further disclosures on the Fair Value of Financial Instruments.
While the
auction failures will limit DeVry’s ability to liquidate these investments for
some period of time, DeVry believes that based on its current cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities balances of $281.4 million (exclusive of
auction-rate securities) and its current borrowing capacity of approximately
$99.8 million under its $175 million revolving credit facility (DeVry has the
option to expand the revolving credit facility to $275 million), the current
lack of liquidity in the auction-rate market will not have a material impact on
its ability to fund its operations, nor will it interfere with external growth
plans. Also, as of September 30, 2009, DeVry has borrowed through its
broker, UBS, $44.8 million using the auction rate securities portfolio as
collateral (see “Note 10 – Debt”). Should DeVry need to liquidate
such securities and auctions of these securities continue to fail, and UBS is
unable to meet their obligations under the Rights, future impairment of the
carrying value of these securities could cause DeVry to recognize a material
charge to net income in future periods.
Prepaid Clinical
Fees
Clinical
rotation costs for Ross University medical students are included in Cost of
Educational Services. Over the past several years, Ross University
has entered into long-term contracts with a hospital group to secure clinical
rotations for its students at fixed rates in exchange for prepayment of the
rotation fees. Under the contracts, the established
rate-per-clinical rotation was being deducted from the prepaid balance and
charged to expense as the medical students utilized the clinical
clerkships. The hospital group closed two of its hospitals due
to financial difficulties in February 2009. To date, the hospital
group has provided Ross with a limited number of additional clinical clerkships
at its remaining hospital, but not nearly enough to offset the void created by
the closure of its other two hospitals. During April 2009, Ross filed
a lawsuit against the hospital group to enforce the contract. The suit
seeks specific performance of the hospital group’s obligations to provide Ross
with the prepaid clinical clerkships. As of September 30, 2009, the
outstanding balance of prepaid clinical rotations with this hospital group was
approximately $7.5 million. Though DeVry believes that Ross has a
contractual right to utilize other clinical rotations within the hospital
group’s system, given the business uncertainty of this situation, a reserve of
$1.5 million has been provided against the prepaid balance.
Internal Software
Development Costs
DeVry
capitalizes certain internal software development costs that are amortized using
the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the software, not to exceed
five years. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of materials and
services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software, and
payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with the internal
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 software development costs for projects not yet complete
are included as equipment in the Land, Buildings and Equipment section of the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs capitalized during the three months ended
September 30, 2009 were approximately $4.2 million. No costs were
capitalized during the three months ended September 30, 2008. As of September
30, 2009 the net balance of capitalized costs for projects not yet complete was
$12.9 million. As of September 30, 2009, all capitalized software development
costs for completed projects were fully amortized. As of September 30, 2008,
there were $1.1 million of unamortized capitalized software development costs
for completed projects.
Earnings per Common
Share
Basic
earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry Inc.
by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period
plus unvested participating restricted shares. Diluted earnings per share is
computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry Inc. by the weighted
average number of shares assuming dilution. Dilutive shares are computed using
the Treasury Stock Method and reflect the additional shares that would be
outstanding if dilutive stock options were exercised during the period. Excluded
from the September 30, 2009 and 2008 computations of diluted earnings per
share were options to purchase 616,000 and 216,000 shares of common stock,
respectively. These outstanding options were excluded because the option
exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares;
thus, their effect would be anti-dilutive.
The
following is a reconciliation of basic shares to diluted shares.
|
|
Three
Months Ended
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Weighted
Average Shares Outstanding
|
|
|
71,125 |
|
|
|
71,425 |
|
Unvested
Participating Restricted Shares
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Basic
Shares
|
|
|
71,255 |
|
|
|
71,425 |
|
Effect
of Dilutive Stock Options
|
|
|
886 |
|
|
|
1,135 |
|
Diluted
Shares
|
|
|
72,141 |
|
|
|
72,560 |
|
Treasury
Stock
DeVry’s
Board of Directors has authorized stock repurchase programs on two occasions
(see “Note 5 – Dividends and Stock Repurchase Program”). The first repurchase
program was completed in April 2008. The second repurchase program
was approved by the DeVry Board of Directors in May 2008. Shares that are
repurchased by DeVry are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a
reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.
From time
to time, shares of its common stock are delivered back to DeVry under a swap
arrangement resulting from employees’ exercise of incentive stock options
pursuant to the terms of the DeVry Stock Incentive Plans (see “Note 3 –
Stock-Based Compensation”). These shares are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost
and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) is composed of the change in cumulative
translation adjustment and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale
marketable securities, net of the effects of income taxes. The following are the
amounts recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three
months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands).
|
|
Three
Months Ended
|
|
|
|
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Balance
at Beginning of Period
|
|
$ |
7,157 |
|
|
$ |
(2,963 |
) |
Net
Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
(141 |
) |
Translation
Adjustments
|
|
|
3,828 |
|
|
|
547 |
|
Balance
at End of Period
|
|
$ |
11,131 |
|
|
$ |
(2,557 |
) |
The
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balance at September 30, 2009, consists of
$11,494,000 of cumulative translation gains and $363,000 of unrealized losses on
available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $224,000. At September
30, 2008, this balance consisted of $759,000 of cumulative translation losses
and $1,798,000 of unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable securities,
net of tax of $1,110,000.
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, was $52.7 million and $39.8 million for the three months ended September
30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. U.S. Education, which was acquired
on September 18, 2008, accounted for a significant portion of the increase in
advertising expense.
Recent Accounting
Pronouncements
In July
2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) established the FASB
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) as the source of authoritative
accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental
entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with
GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of
authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC supersedes all
existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards and is not intended to
change GAAP. The use of the ASC was effective for financial
statements issued for periods ending after September 15, 2009.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued and revised authoritative guidance for business
combinations and
identifying, measuring and recognizing intangible assets and goodwill. This
guidance also establishes accounting and reporting standards to improve the
relevance, comparability and transparency of the financial information provided
in a company’s financial statements as it relates to non-controlling interests
in the equity of a subsidiary. The new accounting requirements change
how business acquisitions are to be accounted for and will impact financial
statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent
periods. This guidance was effective for DeVry beginning in fiscal
year 2010 and all disclosure requirements were fully implemented in the first
quarter Consolidated Financial Statements.
Subsequent
Events
DeVry has
performed an evaluation of subsequent events through November 5, 2009, which is
the date these financial statements were issued.
NOTE 3: STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
DeVry
maintains four stock-based award plans: the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, the 1999
Stock Incentive Plan, the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan and the 2005 Incentive Plan.
Under these plans, directors, key executives and managerial employees are
eligible to receive incentive stock or nonqualified options to purchase shares
of DeVry’s common stock. The 2005 Incentive Plan also permits the award of stock
appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance stock and other stock and
cash based compensation. The 1999 and 2003 Stock Incentive Plans and the 2005
Incentive Plan are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors. Options are granted for terms of up to 10 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.
DeVry
accounts for options granted to retirement eligible employees that fully vest
upon an employees’ retirement under the non-substantive vesting period approach
to these options. Under this approach, the entire compensation cost is
recognized at the grant date for options issued to retirement eligible
employees.
At
September 30, 2009, 5,213,602 authorized but unissued shares of common
stock were reserved for issuance under DeVry’s stock incentive
plans.
Stock-based
compensation cost is measured at grant date, based on the fair value of the
award, and is recognized as expense over the employee requisite service period,
reduced by an estimated forfeiture rate.
The
following is a summary of options activity for the three months ended
September 30, 2009:
|
|
Options
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
|
|
|
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
($000)
|
|
Outstanding
at July 1, 2009
|
|
|
2,881,404 |
|
|
$ |
30.51 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
Granted
|
|
|
315,450 |
|
|
$ |
52.28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
Exercised
|
|
|
(46,760 |
) |
|
$ |
25.39 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options
Canceled
|
|
|
(1,680 |
) |
|
$ |
34.25 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding
at September 30, 2009
|
|
|
3,148,414 |
|
|
$ |
32.76 |
|
|
|
6.55 |
|
|
$ |
71,084 |
|
Exercisable
at September 30, 2009
|
|
|
1,774,011 |
|
|
$ |
27.16 |
|
|
|
5.14 |
|
|
$ |
50,001 |
|
The total
intrinsic value of options exercised for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 was $1.1 million and $2.5 million,
respectively.
The fair
value of DeVry’s stock-based awards was estimated using a binomial model. This
model uses historical cancellation and exercise experience of DeVry to determine
the option value. It also takes into account the illiquid nature of employee
options during the vesting period.
The
weighted average estimated grant date fair values, for options granted at market
price under DeVry’s stock option plans during first quarters of fiscal years
2010 and 2009 were $23.09 and $23.46, per share, respectively. The
fair values of DeVry’s stock option awards were estimated assuming the following
weighted average assumptions:
|
|
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2010
|
|
|
2009
|
|
Expected
Life (in Years)
|
|
|
6.77 |
|
|
|
6.79 |
|
Expected
Volatility
|
|
|
41.06 |
% |
|
|
41.57 |
% |
Risk-free
Interest Rate
|
|
|
3.02 |
% |
|
|
3.39 |
% |
Dividend
Yield
|
|
|
0.31 |
% |
|
|
0.23 |
% |
Pre-vesting
Forfeiture Rate
|
|
|
5.00 |
% |
|
|
5.00 |
% |
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.
DeVry’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 DeVry’s long-term historical volatility. The pre-vesting
forfeiture rate is based on DeVry’s historical stock option forfeiture
experience.
If factors
change and different assumptions are employed in the valuation of stock-based
awards in future periods, the stock-based compensation expense that DeVry
records may differ significantly from what was recorded in the previous
period.
During the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, DeVry granted 142,820 shares of restricted
stock to selected employees. Of these, 43,810 are performance based
shares which are earned by the recipients over a three year period based on
achievement of specified DeVry return on invested capital targets. The remaining
99,010 shares and all other previously granted shares of restricted stock are
subject to restrictions which lapse ratably over a four-year period on the grant
date based on the recipient’s continued employment with DeVry, or upon
retirement. During the restriction period, the recipient of the
non-performance based shares shall have a beneficial interest in the restricted
stock and all associated rights and privileges of a stockholder, including the
right to vote and receive dividends. These rights do not pertain to the
performance based shares. The following is a summary of restricted stock
activity for the three months ended September 30, 2009:
|
|
Restricted
Stock
Outstanding
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Grant
Date
Fair Value
|
|
Nonvested
at July 1, 2009
|
|
|
82,372 |
|
|
$ |
51.36 |
|
Shares
Granted
|
|
|
142,820 |
|
|
$ |
52.14 |
|
Shares
Vested
|
|
|
(18,729 |
) |
|
$ |
51.23 |
|
Shares
Canceled
|
|
|
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Nonvested
at September 30, 2009
|
|
|
206,463 |
|
|
$ |
51.91 |
|
The
following table shows total stock-based compensation expense included in the
Consolidated Statement of Earnings:
|
|
For
the Three Months
Ended September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Dollars
in thousands)
|
|
Cost
of Educational Services
|
|
$ |
1,159 |
|
|
$ |
995 |
|
Student
Services and Administrative Expense
|
|
|
2,463 |
|
|
|
2,115 |
|
Income
Tax Benefit
|
|
|
(625 |
) |
|
|
(462 |
) |
Net
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
|
|
$ |
2,997 |
|
|
$ |
2,648 |
|
As of
September 30, 2009, $31.1 million of total pre-tax unrecognized
compensation costs related to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized
over a weighted average period of 3.3 years. The total fair value of
options and shares vested during the three months ended September 30, 2009
and 2008 was approximately $4.8 million and $3.4 million,
respectively.
There were
no capitalized stock-based compensation costs at September 30, 2009 and
2008.
DeVry has
an established practice of issuing new shares of common stock to satisfy share
option exercises. However, DeVry also may issue treasury shares to
satisfy option exercises under certain of its plans.
NOTE
4: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Effective
July 1, 2008, DeVry adopted the authoritative guidance for fair value
measurements and the fair value option for financial assets and financial
liabilities. The guidance was revised in February 2008 to delay the effective
date of its adoption for fair value measurements of all nonfinancial assets and
liabilities until DeVry’s fiscal year beginning July 1, 2009. As
permitted by the guidance, DeVry has elected not to measure any assets or
liabilities at fair value that were not previously required to be measured at
fair value. These include financial assets and liabilities required
to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis and those measured at fair
value on a non-recurring basis such as goodwill and intangible assets. The
adoptions did not have a material effect on the results of operations or
financial position.
In October
2008, authoritative guidance was issued clarifying the application of fair value
measurements in a market that is not active. Management has fully
considered this guidance when determining the fair value of DeVry’s financial
assets as of September 30, 2009.
In April
2009, authoritative guidance was issued providing additional clarification
for estimating fair value when the volume and level of activity for an asset or
liability have significantly decreased. This guidance also identifies
circumstances that indicate a transaction is not orderly. Additional
guidance also established a new method of recognizing and reporting
other-than-temporary impairments of debt securities and contains additional
disclosure requirements. Management has fully considered this guidance when
determining the fair value of DeVry’s financial assets as of September 30,
2009.
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, DeVry 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, DeVry 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.
The
following tables present DeVry’s assets at September 30, 2009, that are measured
at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value
hierarchy (dollars in thousands).
|
|
Level 1
|
|
|
Level 2
|
|
|
Level 3
|
|
Cash
and Cash Equivalents
|
|
$ |
279,243 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
Available
for Sale Investments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable
Securities, short-term
|
|
|
2,170 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Investments:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ARS
Portfolio
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
54,691 |
|
UBS
Put Right
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
4,392 |
|
Total
Financial Assets at Fair Value
|
|
$ |
281,413 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
59,083 |
|
Cash
Equivalents and investments in short-term Marketable Securities are valued using
a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments.
Investments consist of auction rate securities and put rights on the auction
rate securities. Both are valued using a
discounted cash flow model using assumptions that, in management’s judgment,
reflect the assumptions a marketplace participant would
use. Significant unobservable inputs include collateralization of the
respective underlying security, credit worthiness of the issuer and duration for
holding the security. See “Note 2-Summary Of Significant Accounting
Policies-Marketable Securities
and Investments” for further information on these
investments.
Below is a
roll-forward of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the three
months ended September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands).
|
|
Investments
For the Three Months Ended
September 30, 2009
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance
at July 1, 2009
|
|
$ |
58,251 |
|
Total
Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Income:
|
|
|
|
|
Change
in Fair Value of ARS Portfolio
|
|
|
1,831 |
|
Change
in Fair Value of UBS Put Right
|
|
|
(999 |
) |
Purchases,
Sales and Maturities
|
|
|
- |
|
Balance
at September 30, 2009
|
|
$ |
59,083 |
|
NOTE
5: DIVIDENDS AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
On May 13,
2009, the DeVry Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per
share. This dividend was paid on July 9, 2009 to common stockholders
of record as of June 16, 2009. The total dividend declared of $5.7
million was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings as of June 30,
2009. On November 13, 2008, the DeVry Board of Directors declared a
cash dividend of $0.08 per share. This dividend was paid on January 9, 2009, to
common stockholders of record as of December 12, 2008. The total
dividend declared of $5.7 million was recorded as a reduction to retained
earnings as of December 31, 2008. Future dividends will be at the discretion of
the Board of Directors.
On May 13,
2008, the DeVry Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, which
allows the company to repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock through
December 31, 2010. As of September 30, 2009, DeVry has repurchased, on the open
market, 942,217 shares of its common stock at a total cost of approximately
$45.3 million. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be
determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other
factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block
purchases, or 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 6: BUSINESS
COMBINATIONS
U.S. Education
Corporation
On
September 18, 2008, DeVry Inc. acquired the operations of U.S. Education, the
parent organization of Apollo College and Western Career College, for $290
million. Including working capital adjustments and direct costs of
acquisition, total consideration paid was approximately $303 million in
cash. The results of U.S. Education’s operations have been included
in the consolidated financial statements of DeVry since that
date. The total consideration was comprised of approximately $137
million of internal cash resources, approximately $120 million of borrowings
under DeVry’s existing credit facility and approximately $46 million of
borrowings against its outstanding auction rate securities.
Apollo
College and Western Career College prepare students for careers in healthcare
through certificate, associate and bachelor’s degree programs in such rapidly
growing fields as nursing, ultrasound and radiography technology, surgical
technology, veterinary technology, pharmacy technology, dental hygiene, and
medical and dental assisting. The two colleges operate 18 campus locations in
the western United States and online, and currently serve approximately 11,000
students and have more than 65,000 alumni. The addition of U.S. Education has
further diversified DeVry’s curricula.
The
following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (dollars in
thousands).
|
|
At September 18, 2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current
Assets
|
|
$ |
46,042 |
|
Property
and Equipment
|
|
|
19,558 |
|
Other
Long-term Assets
|
|
|
3,179 |
|
Intangible
Assets
|
|
|
128,600 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
185,717 |
|
Total
Assets Acquired
|
|
|
383,096 |
|
Liabilities
Assumed
|
|
|
80,121 |
|
Net
Assets Acquired
|
|
$ |
302,975 |
|
Goodwill
was all assigned to the U.S. Education reporting unit which is classified within
the Medical and Healthcare segment. Approximately $57 million of the
goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax
purposes. Of the $128.6 million of acquired intangible assets, $112.3
million was assigned to the value of the U.S. Education Title IV Eligibility and
Accreditations which has been determined to not be subject to
amortization. The remaining acquired intangible assets have all been
determined to be subject to amortization and their values and estimated useful
lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):
|
|
At September 18, 2008
|
|
|
Value
Assigned
|
|
Estimated
Useful Life
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade
name-WCC
|
|
$ |
1,500 |
|
1 yr
3 months
|
Trade
name-Apollo
|
|
|
1,600 |
|
1 yr 3
months
|
Student
Relationships
|
|
|
8,500 |
|
1
yr 3 months
|
Curriculum
|
|
|
800 |
|
5 yrs
|
Outplacement
Relationships
|
|
|
3,900 |
|
15
yrs
|
The
following unaudited pro forma financial information for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and 2008 presents the results of operations of DeVry and U.S.
Education as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the quarter
ended September 30, 2008. The pro forma information is based on
historical results of operations and does not necessarily reflect the actual
results that would have occurred, nor is it necessarily indicative of future
results of operations of the combined enterprises. The actual information for
the three months ended September 30, 2009, is included for comparison purposes
(dollars in thousands except for per share amounts):
|
|
For
the Three Months ended
September 30,
|
|
|
|
As
Reported
|
|
|
Pro
Forma
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
(Unaudited)
|
|
Revenues
|
|
$ |
431,110 |
|
|
$ |
339,624 |
|
Operating
Income
|
|
|
79,385 |
|
|
|
50,223 |
|
Net
Income
|
|
|
54,727 |
|
|
|
35,672 |
|
Earnings
per Common Share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$ |
0.77 |
|
|
$ |
0.50 |
|
Diluted
|
|
$ |
0.76 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
Fanor
On April
1, 2009, DeVry Inc. acquired 82.3 percent of the outstanding stock of Fanor, a
leading provider of private postsecondary education in northeastern Brazil for
$40.8 million in cash, including costs of acquisition. Funding was provided from
DeVry’s existing operating cash balances. The results of Fanor’s operations have
been included in the consolidated financial statements of DeVry since the date
of acquisition. The current management of Fanor retained the remaining 17.7
percent ownership interest, as of June 30, 2009. In July 2009, DeVry
increased its ownership percentage in Fanor to 83.5 percent through the infusion
of an additional $2.5 million in capital. Beginning January 2013, DeVry has the
right exercise a call option and purchase any remaining Fanor stock from Fanor
management. Likewise, Fanor management has the right to exercise a
put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in Fanor to
DeVry. These options may become exercisable prior to January 2013 if
Fanor’s management ownership interest falls below five percent. The
non-controlling interest is recorded in the mezzanine section of the
consolidated balance sheet due to the existence of the put option current Fanor
management possesses, the value of which is included in non-controlling
interest. Since this put option would be out of the control of DeVry,
authoritative guidance requires the non-controlling interest and the value of
the put option be displayed outside of equity.
The Fanor
management put option, which is not currently redeemable but is probable of
becoming redeemable, is being accreted to its expected redemption value
according to a fair market value formula contained in the stock purchase
agreement. The adjustment to increase or decrease the put option to
its expected redemption value each reporting period is recorded to retained
earnings in accordance with the authoritative guidance. This
adjustment resulted in a $0.7 million increase in the non-controlling interest
balance and a corresponding decrease to retained earnings as of September 30,
2009. The adjustment to increase or decrease the Fanor
non-controlling interest each reporting period for its proportionate share of
Fanor's profit/loss will continue to flow through the consolidated income
statement based on DeVry's historical minority interest accounting
policy.
Founded in
2001 and based in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, Fanor is the parent organization of
Faculdades Nordeste, Faculdade Ruy Barbosa, and Faculdade FTE
ÁREA1. These institutions operate five campus locations in the cities
of Salvador and Fortaleza, and serve more than 10,000 students through
undergraduate and graduate programs focused in business management, law and
engineering. The addition of Fanor has further diversified DeVry’s curricula and
expanded its geographic presence.
The
following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (dollars in
thousands).
|
|
At April 1, 2009
|
|
Current
Assets
|
|
$ |
16,208 |
|
Property
and Equipment
|
|
|
14,415 |
|
Other
Long-term Assets
|
|
|
167 |
|
Intangible
Assets
|
|
|
18,941 |
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
18,178 |
|
Total
Assets Acquired
|
|
|
67,909 |
|
Liabilities
Assumed
|
|
|
24,001 |
|
Minority
Interest
|
|
|
3,149 |
|
Net
Assets Acquired
|
|
$ |
40,759 |
|
Goodwill
was all assigned to the Fanor reporting unit which is classified within the
Other Educational Services segment. Approximately $12.0 million of
the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax
purposes. Of the $18.9 million of acquired intangible assets,
approximately $10.0 million was assigned to the value of the Fanor
Accreditations which has been determined to not be subject to
amortization. The remaining acquired intangible assets have all been
determined to be subject to amortization and their values and estimated useful
lives are as follows (dollars in thousands):
|
|
At
April 1, 2009
|
|
|
Value
Assigned
|
|
Estimated
Useful Life
|
Trade
name-Fanor
|
|
$ |
359 |
|
5
years
|
Trade
name-Area 1
|
|
|
1,653 |
|
10 years
|
Trade
name-Ruy Barbosa
|
|
|
359 |
|
5
years
|
Student
Relationships
|
|
|
6,362 |
|
5
years
|
Curriculum
|
|
|
252 |
|
5
years
|
The amount
of goodwill recorded at June 30, 2009, and the final purchase price relating to
the acquisition are subject to adjustment based on final deferred income tax
adjustments. DeVry expects to finalize the purchase price no later
than the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. There is no pro forma
presentation of prior year operating results related to this acquisition due to
the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.
NOTE 7: INTANGIBLE
ASSETS
Intangible
assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
|
|
As
of September 30, 2009
|
|
|
Weighted
Avg.
|
|
|
|
Gross
Carrying
Amount
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
|
Amortization
Period
|
|
Amortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Student
Relationships
|
|
$ |
64,458 |
|
|
$ |
(56,097 |
) |
|
(1) |
|
Customer
Contracts
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
(2,708 |
) |
|
6
years
|
|
License
and Non-compete Agreements
|
|
|
2,684 |
|
|
|
(2,684 |
) |
|
6
years
|
|
Class Materials
|
|
|
2,900 |
|
|
|
(1,750 |
) |
|
14
years
|
|
Curriculum/Software
|
|
|
3,624 |
|
|
|
(1,156 |
) |
|
5
years
|
|
Outplacement
Relationships
|
|
|
3,900 |
|
|
|
(269 |
) |
|
15
years
|
|
Trade
Names
|
|
|
6,263 |
|
|
|
(3,109 |
) |
|
(2) |
|
Other
|
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
(639 |
) |
|
6
years
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
91,468 |
|
|
$ |
(68,412 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Unamortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade
Names
|
|
$ |
22,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademark
|
|
|
1,645 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ross
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
14,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intellectual
Property
|
|
|
13,940 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chamberlain
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
USEC
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
112,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fanor
Accreditations
|
|
|
12,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
178,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
The
respective Ross University and Chamberlain College of Nursing Student
Relationships were fully amortized at June 30, 2009. The total
weighted average estimated amortization period for Student Relationships
is 15 months and 5 years for U.S. Education and Fanor,
respectively.
|
(2)
|
The
total weighted average estimated amortization period for Trade Names is 15
months, 2 years and 8.5 years for U.S. Education, Becker and Fanor,
respectively.
|
|
|
As of September 30, 2008
|
|
|
|
Gross
Carrying
Amount
|
|
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
|
Amortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Student
Relationships
|
|
$ |
58,670 |
|
|
$ |
(48,012 |
) |
Customer
Contracts
|
|
|
7,000 |
|
|
|
(1,256 |
) |
License
and Non-compete Agreements
|
|
|
2,684 |
|
|
|
(2,681 |
) |
Class Materials
|
|
|
2,900 |
|
|
|
(1,550 |
) |
Curriculum/Software
|
|
|
9,240 |
|
|
|
(503 |
) |
Trade
Names
|
|
|
2,410 |
|
|
|
(187 |
) |
Outplacement
Relationships
|
|
|
1,161 |
|
|
|
(3 |
) |
Other
|
|
|
639 |
|
|
|
(637 |
) |
Total
|
|
$ |
84,704 |
|
|
$ |
(54,829 |
) |
Unamortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade
Names
|
|
$ |
22,272 |
|
|
|
|
|
Trademark
|
|
|
1,645 |
|
|
|
|
|
Ross
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
14,100 |
|
|
|
|
|
Intellectual
Property
|
|
|
13,940 |
|
|
|
|
|
Chamberlain
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
USEC
Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations
|
|
|
57,600 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$ |
110,757 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
expense for amortized intangible assets was $3.9 million and $0.9 million for
the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Estimated
amortization expense for amortized intangible assets for the next five fiscal
years ending June 30, by reporting unit, is as follows (dollars in
thousands):
Fiscal Year
|
|
Advanced
Academics
|
|
|
Becker
|
|
|
Fanor
|
|
|
U.S.
Education
|
|
|
Total
|
|
2010
|
|
$ |
2,004 |
|
|
$ |
1,150 |
|
|
$ |
2,941 |
|
|
$ |
4,751 |
|
|
$ |
10,846 |
|
2011
|
|
|
1,806 |
|
|
|
1,150 |
|
|
|
2,487 |
|
|
|
420 |
|
|
|
5,863 |
|
2012
|
|
|
1,538 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
|
|
2,082 |
|
|
|
420 |
|
|
|
4,200 |
|
2013
|
|
|
618 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
|
|
1,577 |
|
|
|
420 |
|
|
|
2,775 |
|
2014
|
|
|
369 |
|
|
|
160 |
|
|
|
655 |
|
|
|
295 |
|
|
|
1,479 |
|
All
amortizable intangible assets, except for the AAI Customer Contracts and Fanor
Student Relationships, are being amortized on a straight-line
basis.
The amount
being amortized for the AAI Customer Contracts is based on the estimated renewal
probability of the contracts, giving consideration to the revenue and discounted
cash flow associated with both types of customer relationships. This results in
the basis being amortized at an annual rate for each of the years of estimated
economic life as follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
Direct
to
Student
|
|
|
Direct
to
District
|
|
2008
|
|
|
12 |
% |
|
|
14 |
% |
2009
|
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
24 |
% |
2010
|
|
|
19 |
% |
|
|
25 |
% |
2011
|
|
|
17 |
% |
|
|
21 |
% |
2012
|
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
16 |
% |
2013
|
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
- |
|
2014
|
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
- |
|
The
amount being amortized for the Fanor Student Relationships is based on the
estimated progression of the students through the respective programs, giving
consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing
students and new applicants. This results in the basis being amortized at an
annual rate for each of the years of estimated economic life as
follows:
Fiscal Year
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
2010
|
|
|
30.3 |
% |
2011
|
|
|
24.7 |
% |
2012
|
|
|
19.8 |
% |
2013
|
|
|
13.6 |
% |
2014
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
Indefinite-lived
intangible assets related to Trademarks, 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. Beginning in fiscal
year 2010, the Trade Name associated with the Stalla CFA Review was reclassified
to a finite lived intangible asset and is being amortized on a straight line
basis over two years. This change was necessitated by a decision made subsequent
to June 30, 2009 to phase out this trade name over the two year period. This
asset had a book value of $1.9 million as of June 30, 2009. As of the
latest impairment analysis completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year
2009, the asset’s fair value exceeded this book value.
Goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination are not
amortized and charged to expense over time according to authoritative guidance.
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 during the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 2009 at which time there were no impairment losses
associated with recorded goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets, as
estimated fair values exceeded the respective carrying amounts. No
impairment indicators were noted through the period ended September 30,
2009.
The table
below summarizes the goodwill balances by reporting unit as of September 30,
2009 (dollars in thousands):
Reporting Unit:
|
|
|
|
DeVry
University
|
|
$ |
22,196 |
|
Becker
Professional Review
|
|
|
24,715 |
|
Ross
University
|
|
|
237,173 |
|
Chamberlain
College of Nursing
|
|
|
4,716 |
|
Advanced
Academics
|
|
|
17,074 |
|
U.S.
Education
|
|
|
185,717 |
|
Fanor
|
|
|
22,857 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
514,448 |
|
The table
below summarizes the goodwill balances by reporting segment as of September 30,
2009 (dollars in thousands):
Reporting Segment:
|
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
|
$ |
22,196 |
|
Medical
and Healthcare
|
|
|
427,606 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
|
24,715 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
|
39,931 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
514,448 |
|
Total
goodwill increased by $1.88 million from June 30, 2009. This increase is the
result of an increase in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S.
dollar. Since Fanor goodwill is recorded in the local Brazilian currency,
fluctuations in its value in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in
the balance of this asset.
The table
below summarizes the indefinite-lived intangible assets balances by reporting
unit as of September 30, 2009 (dollars in thousands):
Reporting Unit:
|
|
|
|
DeVry
University
|
|
$ |
1,645 |
|
Becker
Professional Review
|
|
|
29,812 |
|
Ross
University
|
|
|
19,200 |
|
Chamberlain
College of Nursing
|
|
|
1,200 |
|
Advanced
Academics
|
|
|
1,300 |
|
U.S.
Education
|
|
|
112,300 |
|
Fanor
|
|
|
12,815 |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
178,272 |
|
The only
change in the indefinite-lived intangible assets balances from June 30, 2009,
resulted from the effects of foreign currency translation. Since Fanor
intangible assets are recorded in the local Brazilian 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.
NOTE 8: REAL
ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
In January
2009, DeVry bought out the lease on approximately 40 percent of the space it
occupied at its DeVry University campus in Long Island City, New
York. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, DeVry recorded a
pre-tax charge of approximately $4.0 million. The charge is composed of a $2.7
million cash outlay and a non-cash charge of $1.3 million related to the
write-off of leasehold improvements, net of a deferred rent credit. This loss is
separately classified in the Consolidated Statements of Income as a component of
Total Operating Costs and Expenses and is related to the Business, Technology
and Management reportable segment.
In the
second quarter of fiscal 2009, DeVry moved its Decatur, Georgia campus to a new
leased facility. The campus was previously located in an owned facility
that is currently held as available for sale. DeVry estimates the fair
value of this property less costs to sell to be in excess of its carrying value;
therefore, no impairment loss was recognized.
NOTE 9: INCOME
TAXES
DeVry’s
effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations
outside the United States. Earnings of Ross University’s
international operations are not subject to U.S. federal or state income taxes.
So long as such earnings are not repatriated, as discussed below. The principal
operating subsidiaries of Ross University are Ross University School of Medicine
(the Medical School) incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica
and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (the Veterinary School),
incorporated under the laws of the Federation of St. Christopher Nevis, St.
Kitts in the West Indies. Both Schools have agreements with the
respective governments that exempt them from local income taxation through the
years 2043 and 2023, respectively.
Earnings
of Fanor’s operations are not subject to U.S. federal or state income
taxes. However, earnings of Fanor’s operations are subject to
Brazilian income taxes. Fanor’s effective income tax rate reflects
significant tax benefits derived from Fanor’s participation in PROUNI, a
Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate
students.
During the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, DeVry performed a detailed reconciliation of
its deferred tax accounts and identified errors impacting prior
years. These errors had no impact on consolidated net income in
fiscal years 2007, 2008, or 2009 and were immaterial to all individual prior
years impacted. As a result, and due to the fact that all of the
errors related to financial periods prior to those presented in these
Consolidated Financial Statements, DeVry has recorded an adjustment to decrease
its deferred tax liabilities by $10.4 million and increase retained earnings by
a corresponding amount as of July 1, 2006. The fiscal year 2009
amounts included within this first quarter Form 10-Q have been revised to
reflect this adjustment.
DeVry has
not recorded a tax provision for the undistributed international earnings of the
Medical and Veterinary Schools. It is DeVry’s intention to
indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and
post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits to improve the facilities
and operations of the Schools and pursue future opportunities outside of the
United States. In accordance with this plan, cash held by Ross
University will not be available for general company purposes and under current
laws will not be subject to U.S. taxation. Included in DeVry’s
consolidated cash balances were approximately $163.8 million and $143.3 million
attributable to Ross University’s international operations as of September 30,
2009 and 2008, respectively. As of September 30, 2009 and 2008,
cumulative undistributed earnings were approximately $216.1 million and $134.8
million, respectively.
The
effective tax rate was 32.0% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, compared
to 28.3% for the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The higher effective
income tax rate for the first three months of fiscal year 2010 is attributable
to an increase in the proportion of income generated by U.S. operations to the
offshore operations of Ross University as compared to the prior year period. The
effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 was
30.2%.
As of June
30, 2009 the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax
positions, including positions impacting only the timing of tax benefits, was
$2.3 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if
recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was $1.5 million. As
of June 30, 2008, our gross unrecognized tax benefits, including positions
impacting only the timing of benefits, was $2.6 million. The total amount of
unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax
rate was $1.9 million. We expect that our unrecognized tax benefits will
decrease by an insignificant amount during the next twelve
months. DeVry classifies interest and penalties on tax uncertainties
as a component of the provision for income taxes. The total amount of
interest and penalties accrued as of adoption was $0.5 million and at June 30,
2009 was $0.5 million. The corresponding amounts at September 30, 2009, were not
materially different from the amounts at June 30, 2009.
The
Internal Revenue Service is currently examining DeVry’s 2006 and 2007 U.S.
Federal Income Tax Returns. DeVry generally remains subject to
examination for all tax years beginning on or after July 1, 2005.
NOTE 10: DEBT
Debt
consists of the following at September 30, 2009, June 30, 2009 and
September 30, 2008 (dollars in thousands):
|
|
Outstanding
Debt
|
|
|
Average
Interest Rate
|
|
Revolving
Credit Facility:
|
|
Sept.
30,
2009
|
|
|
June
30,
2009
|
|
|
Sept.
30,
2008
|
|
|
Sept.
30,
2009
|
|
DeVry
Inc. as borrower
|
|
$ |
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
80,000 |
|
|
$ |
120,000 |
|
|
|
0.75 |
% |
GEI
as borrower
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total
|
|
$ |
60,000 |
|
|
$ |
80,000 |
|
|
$ |
120,000 |
|
|
|
0.75 |
% |
Auction
Rate Securities Collateralized Line of Credit:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
DeVry
Inc. as borrower
|
|
$ |
44,841 |
|
|
$ |
44,811 |
|
|
$ |
45,876 |
|
|
|
0.77 |
% |
Total
Outstanding Debt
|
|
$ |
104,841 |
|
|
$ |
124,811 |
|
|
$ |
165,873 |
|
|
|
0.76 |
% |
Current
Maturities of Debt
|
|
$ |
104,841 |
|
|
$ |
104,811 |
|
|
$ |
145,876 |
|
|
|
0.76 |
% |
Total
Long-term Debt
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
|
$ |
20,000 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Revolving Credit
Facility
All of
DeVry’s borrowings and letters of credit under its $175 million revolving credit
facility are through DeVry Inc. and Global Education International, Inc.
(“GEI”), an international subsidiary. The revolving credit facility became
effective on May 16, 2003, and was amended as of September 30, 2005
and again on January 11, 2007. DeVry Inc. aggregate commitments including
borrowings and letters of credit under this agreement in total not to exceed
$175.0 million, and GEI aggregate commitments cannot exceed $50.0 million. At
the request of DeVry, the maximum borrowings and letters of credit can be
increased to $275.0 million in total with GEI aggregate commitments not to
exceed $50.0 million. There are no required payments under this revolving credit
agreement, and all borrowings and letters of credit mature on January 11, 2012.
As a result of the agreement extending beyond one year, all borrowings are
classified as long-term with the exception of amounts expected to be repaid in
the 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date. DeVry Inc. letters of
credit outstanding under this agreement were $15.2 million and $12.5 million as
of September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of September 30, 2009,
outstanding borrowings under this agreement bear interest, payable quarterly or
upon expiration of the interest rate period, at the prime rate or at a LIBOR
rate plus 0.50%, at the option of DeVry. Outstanding letters of credit under the
revolving credit agreement are charged an annual fee equal to 0.50% of the
undrawn face amount of the letter of credit, payable quarterly. The agreement
also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.1% of the undrawn portion
of the credit facility. The interest rate, letter of credit fees and commitment
fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry’s achievement of certain
financial ratios.
The
revolving credit agreement contains certain covenants that, among other things,
require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement.
These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a
consolidated leverage ratio and a composite Equity, Primary Reserve and Net
Income, Department of Education, financial responsibility ratio (“DOE Ratio”).
Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants
contained in the agreement will constitute an event of default and could result
in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding
borrowings. DeVry was in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 30,
2009.
The stock
of certain subsidiaries of DeVry is pledged as collateral for the borrowings
under the revolving credit facility.
Auction Rate Securities
Collateralized Line of Credit
In connection with the completion of the
acquisition of U.S. Education, on September 18, 2008, (see “Note 6 - Business
Combinations”) DeVry borrowed approximately $46 million against its portfolio of
auction rate securities under a temporary, uncommitted, demand revolving line of
credit facility between DeVry Inc. and UBS Bank USA (the
“Lender”). This borrowing totaled approximately 80% of the fair
market value on September 18, 2008, of DeVry’s auction rate securities portfolio
held through its broker, UBS, which is the maximum borrowing permitted under
this credit facility.
Under this lending agreement, the Lender
may demand payment at any time and for any reason. In addition, the
credit facility may be terminated at the Lender’s discretion, on such date as
the auction rate securities portfolio may be liquidated in such amounts and at
such a price as the Lender may determine to be acceptable. Under this
lending agreement, interest will be charged monthly at a rate equal to 30-day
LIBOR, adjusted daily, plus a spread which is initially set at
0.50%. No interest payments are required as long as the minimum
equity ratio is maintained in the collateral accounts and outstanding loan
balances do not exceed the approved credit limit of $46 million. Any
proceeds from the liquidation, redemption, sale or other disposition of all or
part of the auction rate securities and all interest, dividends and other income
payments received from the auction rate securities will be transferred
automatically to the Lender as payments under the lending
agreement.
NOTE 11: COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
DeVry is
subject to occasional lawsuits, administrative proceedings, regulatory reviews
and investigations associated with financial assistance programs and other
claims arising in the normal conduct of its business. The following is a
description of pending litigation that may be considered other than ordinary and
routine litigation that is incidental to the business.
Beginning
in May 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, working with the
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, conducted an inquiry
concerning DeVry’s compliance with Title IV regulations relating to recruiter
compensation. DeVry cooperated fully with the inquiry and on October
16, 2008, was advised by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
that the government had concluded its inquiry and had declined to intervene in a
sealed qui tam case which had precipitated the inquiry. The False
Claims Act case, which was unsealed as a result of the government’s action, had
been filed in September 2007 by a former DeVry employee, Jennifer S. Shultz, in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern
Division on behalf of the government. A first amended complaint was
unsealed by a court order dated December 31, 2008. The allegations in
the first amended complaint relate to whether DeVry’s compensation plans for
admission representatives violated the Higher Education Act and the Department
of Education regulations prohibiting an institution participating in Title IV
programs from providing to any person or entity engaged in any student
recruitment or admissions activity any commission, bonus or other incentive
payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments. A
number of similar lawsuits have been filed in recent years against educational
institutions that receive Title IV funds. On January 26, 2009, DeVry
filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint entirely. On
March 4, 2009, the District Court granted DeVry’s motion to dismiss, entering
judgment and dismissing the case with prejudice. On March 16, 2009,
Shultz appealed the dismissal to the Seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals. On June 23, 2009, a settlement in principle was reached
between DeVry and Ms. Shultz in connection with a court-sponsored mediation
process whereby DeVry would stand by its consistently-held position denying any
wrong doing and pay $4.9 million to finally resolve the matter, and avoid the
cost and distraction of a potentially protracted appeals process. The
settlement is conditioned upon obtaining approval of the Department of Justice
and finalizing settlement terms that would release DeVry from other False Claims
Act cases based upon the conduct covered by the settlement. DeVry and
Ms. Shultz have submitted the settlement to the United States Department of
Justice for its approval. Should the parties fail to conclude the
settlement on the proposed or other terms, the appeal to the Seventh Circuit
Court of Appeals will resume.
The
ultimate outcome of pending litigation and other proceedings, reviews,
investigations and contingencies is difficult to estimate. At this time, DeVry
does not expect that the outcome of any such matter, including the litigation
described above, will have a material effect on its cash flows, results of
operations or financial position.
NOTE 12: SEGMENT
INFORMATION
DeVry’s
principal business is providing secondary and post-secondary education. The
services of our operations are described in more detail in “Note 1- Nature
of Operations” to the consolidated financial statements contained in its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. DeVry presents four
reportable segments: “Business, Technology and Management”, which includes DeVry
University undergraduate and graduate operations; “Medical and Healthcare” which
includes the operations of Ross University medical and veterinary schools,
Chamberlain College of Nursing and U.S. Education; “Professional Education”,
formerly known as Professional and Training, which includes the professional
exam review and training operations of Becker CPA Review and Stalla Review for
the CFA Exams; and “Other Educational” which includes the Fanor and AAI
operations.
These
segments are consistent with the method by which the Chief Operating Decision
Maker (DeVry’s President and CEO) evaluates performance and allocates resources.
Such decisions are based, in part, on each segment’s operating income, which is
defined as income before interest income and expense, amortization, minority
interest and income taxes. Intersegment sales are accounted for at amounts
comparable to sales to nonaffiliated customers and are eliminated in
consolidation. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in “Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to
the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009.
The
segments described above have changed from those previously reported, effective
with the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. The
acquired business operations of Fanor did not operationally align with any of
DeVry’s previously existing businesses due to its foreign operating and
regulatory environment. The evaluation of the performance of this business and
how resources are to be allocated is distinct from that of the other DeVry
businesses. The decision to realign AAI operations from the former
DeVry University segment was based on the expected growth of this business and
how decisions on resource allocation are also now distinct from those of the
Business, Technology and Management segment operations. Since neither business
(Fanor and AAI) are significant enough to be reported as individual segments,
they are aggregated in the newly created Other Educational Services segment as
allowed by authoritative guidance.
The
consistent measure of segment operating income excludes interest income and
expense, amortization and certain corporate-related depreciation and expenses.
As such, these items are reconciling items in arriving at income before income
taxes. The consistent measure of segment assets excludes deferred income tax
assets and certain depreciable corporate assets. Additions to long-lived assets
have been measured in this same manner. Reconciling items are included as
corporate assets.
Following
is a tabulation of business segment information based on the current
segmentation for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
Corporate information is included where it is needed to reconcile segment data
to the consolidated financial statements.
|
|
For
the Three Months
|
|
|
|
Ended
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
Revenues:
|
|
(Dollars
in Thousands)
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
|
$ |
283,506 |
|
|
$ |
228,747 |
|
Medical
and Healthcare
|
|
|
117,158 |
|
|
|
53,278 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
|
19,161 |
|
|
|
19,759 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
|
11,285 |
|
|
|
1,933 |
|
Total
Consolidated Revenues
|
|
$ |
431,110 |
|
|
$ |
303,717 |
|
Operating
Income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
|
$ |
56,079 |
|
|
$ |
27,003 |
|
Medical
and Healthcare
|
|
|
27,139 |
|
|
|
15,351 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
|
6,444 |
|
|
|
7,723 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
|
(6,522 |
) |
|
|
(1,715 |
) |
Reconciling
Items:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization
Expense
|
|
|
(3,914 |
) |
|
|
(916 |
) |
Depreciation
and Other
|
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
(634 |
) |
Total
Consolidated Operating Income
|
|
$ |
79,385 |
|
|
$ |
46,812 |
|
Interest
and Other (Expense) Income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest
Income
|
|
$ |
500 |
|
|
$ |
2,142 |
|
Interest
Expense
|
|
|
(422 |
) |
|
|
(353 |
) |
Net
Investment Gain
|
|
|
831 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Net
Interest and Other (Expense) Income
|
|
|
909 |
|
|
|
1,789 |
|
Total
Consolidated Income before Income Taxes
|
|
$ |
80,294 |
|
|
$ |
48,601 |
|
|
For
the Three Months
|
|
|
Ended
September 30,
|
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
|
(Dollars
in Thousands)
|
|
Segment
Assets:
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
$ |
516,718 |
|
$ |
435,398 |
|
Medical and
Healthcare
|
|
904,256 |
|
|
843,872 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
67,362 |
|
|
67,326 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
116,719 |
|
|
34,154 |
|
Corporate
|
|
23,423 |
|
|
18,006 |
|
Total
Consolidated Assets
|
$ |
1,628,478 |
|
$ |
1,398,756 |
|
Additions
to Long-lived Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
$ |
16,639 |
|
$ |
6,046 |
|
Medical and
Healthcare
|
|
7,245 |
|
|
316,896 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
17 |
|
|
49 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
2,581 |
|
|
346 |
|
Total
Consolidated Additions to Long-lived Assets
|
$ |
26,482 |
|
$ |
323,337 |
|
Reconciliation
to Consolidated Financial Statements:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital
Expenditures
|
$ |
26,482 |
|
$ |
10,638 |
|
Increase
in Capital Assets from Acquisitions
|
|
— |
|
|
19,558 |
|
Increase
in Intangible Assets and Goodwill
|
|
— |
|
|
293,141 |
|
Total
Increase in Consolidated Long-lived Assets
|
$ |
26,482 |
|
$ |
323,337 |
|
Depreciation
Expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
$ |
7,844 |
|
$ |
6,975 |
|
Medical and
Healthcare
|
|
3,314 |
|
|
1,554 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
57 |
|
|
87 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
604 |
|
|
29 |
|
Corporate
|
|
174 |
|
|
180 |
|
Total
Consolidated Depreciation
|
$ |
11,993 |
|
$ |
8,825 |
|
Intangible
Asset Amortization Expense:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Business,
Technology and Management
|
$ |
— |
|
$ |
— |
|
Medical and
Healthcare
|
|
2,425 |
|
|
366 |
|
Professional
Education
|
|
287 |
|
|
53 |
|
Other
Educational Services
|
|
1,202 |
|
|
497 |
|
Total
Consolidated Amortization
|
$ |
3,914 |
|
$ |
916 |
|
DeVry
conducts its educational operations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean
countries of Dominica, Grand Bahama and St. Kitts/Nevis, Brazil, Europe, the
Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Other international revenues, which are derived
principally from Brazil, were less than 5% of total revenues for the three
months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. Revenues and long-lived assets by
geographic area are as follows:
|
For
the Three Months
|
|
Ended
September 30,
|
|
2009
|
|
2008
|
|
(Dollars
in Thousands)
|
Revenues
from Unaffiliated Customers:
|
|
|
Domestic
Operations
|
$ |
377,021 |
|
$ |
265,124 |
|
International
Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dominica,
Grand Bahama and St. Kitts/Nevis
|
|
43,443 |
|
|
36,112 |
|
Other
|
|
10,646 |
|
|
2,481 |
|
Total
International
|
|
54,089 |
|
|
38,593 |
|
Consolidated
|
$ |
431,110 |
|
$ |
303,717 |
|
Long-lived
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Domestic
Operations
|
$ |
674,179 |
|
$ |
690,228 |
|
International
Operations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dominica,
Grand Bahama and St. Kitts/Nevis
|
|
327,724 |
|
|
315,708 |
|
Other
|
|
65,374 |
|
|
493 |
|
Total
International
|
|
393,098 |
|
|
316,201 |
|
Consolidated
|
$ |
1,067,277 |
|
$ |
1,006,429 |
|
No one
customer accounted for more than 10% of DeVry’s consolidated
revenues.
Through
its website, DeVry offers (free of charge) its Annual Report on Form 10-K,
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the United States
Securities and Exchange Commission. DeVry’s Web site is
http://www.devryinc.com.
The
following discussion of DeVry’s results of operations and financial condition
should be read in conjunction with DeVry’s Consolidated Financial Statements and
the related Notes thereto in Item 1, “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS” in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q and DeVry’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related
Notes thereto in Item 8 “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA” in DeVry’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2009. DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K includes a description of
critical accounting policies and estimates and assumptions used in the
preparation of DeVry’s financial statements. These include, but are
not limited to, revenue and expense recognition; allowance for uncollectible
accounts; valuation of marketable securities and investments; internally
developed software; land, buildings and equipment; stock-based compensation;
impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets; impairment of long-lived
assets and income tax taxes.
The
somewhat seasonal pattern of DeVry’s enrollments and its educational program
starting dates affect the results of operations and the timing of cash
flows. Therefore, management believes that comparisons of its results
of operations should 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.
FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
Certain
statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those
that affect DeVry’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 DeVry Inc. or its management “anticipates,”
“believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans”
or other words or phrases of similar import. Such statements are
inherently uncertain and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
future results to differ materially from those projected or implied by these
forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties
that could affect DeVry’s results are described throughout this Report,
including those in Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements and in Part
II, Item 1, “Legal Proceedings”, and in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 and filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on August 26, 2009 including, without limitation, in Item 1A,
“Risk Factors” and in the subsections of “Item 1 — Business” entitled
“Competition,” “Student Recruiting and Admission,” “Accreditation,” “Approval
and Licensing,” “Tuition and Fees,” “Financial Aid and Financing Student
Education,” “Student Loan Defaults,” “Career Services,” “Seasonality,” and
“Employees.”
All
forward-looking statements included in this report are based upon information
presently available, and DeVry assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
DeVry’s
continued focus on quality, strong emphasis on student academic outcomes, and
execution of its growth and diversification strategy produced solid financial
results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. Financial and
operational highlights for the quarter include:
·
|
Total
revenues rose 41.9%, reaching a quarterly record high of $431.1 million,
and net income of $54.7 million increased 57.1% over the year-ago period,
while at the same time DeVry made investments to drive academic quality
and future growth.
|
·
|
Revenue
growth was driven by the acquisition of U.S. Education and Fanor as well
as strong student enrollments and increased retention at DeVry University,
Ross University and Chamberlain College of
Nursing.
|
·
|
As a
result of DeVry’s diversification strategy, solid performance at its
Business, Technology and Management and Medical and Healthcare segments
more than offset a decline in profits at its Professional Education and
Other Educational Services segments. The Professional Education
segment results continue to reflect the economic downturn and the impact
on the financial firms that the segment serves. The Other
Educational Services segment results reflect increased investment to drive
future enrollment growth at Advanced Academics and
Fanor.
|
·
|
DeVry’s
financial position remained strong generating $177.2 million of operating
cash flow during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, driven primarily
by strong operating results and working capital improvements. As of
September 30, 2009, cash, marketable securities and investment balances
totaled $340.5 million and outstanding borrowings were $104.8
million.
|
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 for the first
three months of both the current and prior fiscal year. Percentages
may not add because of rounding.
|
|
For
the Three Months
Ended
September 30,
|
|
|
|
2009
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenue
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
Cost
of Educational Services
|
|
|
45.6 |
% |
|
|
46.0 |
% |
Student
Services and Administrative Expense
|
|
|
36.0 |
% |
|
|
38.6 |
% |
Total
Operating Costs and Expenses
|
|
|
81.6 |
% |
|
|
84.6 |
% |
Operating
Income
|
|
|
18.4 |
% |
|
|
15.4 |
% |
Interest
Income
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
0.7 |
% |
Interest
Expense
|
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
|
|
(0.1 |
%) |
Net
Investment Gain
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
-- |
|
Net
Interest and Other (Expense) Income
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
0.6 |
% |
Income
Before Income Taxes
|
|
|
18.6 |
% |
|
|
16.0 |
% |
Income
Tax Provision
|
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
4.5 |
% |
Net
Income
|
|
|
12.7 |
% |
|
|
11.5 |
% |
Add:
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
|
|
|
0.0 |
|
|
|
-- |
|
Net
Income Attributable to DeVry Inc.
|
|
|
12.7 |
% |
|
|
11.5 |
% |
REVENUES
Total
consolidated revenues for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 of $431.1
million increased $127.4 million, or 41.9%, as compared to the year-ago
quarter. Revenues increased at DeVry’s respective Business,
Technology and Management; Medical and Healthcare; and Other Educational
Services segments as a result of continued growth in total student enrollments,
improved student retention and tuition price increases. In addition,
U.S. Education, which was acquired on September 18, 2008, and Fanor, which was
acquired on April 1, 2009, contributed to the revenue growth in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2010. Professional Education segment revenues
declined during the quarter due to the impact of the economic downturn on the
accounting and finance professions.
Business, Technology and
Management
During
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, Business, Technology and Management segment
revenues increased by 23.9% to $283.5 million as compared to the year-ago
quarter driven primarily by strong enrollment growth and improved retention. The
Business, Technology and Management segment is comprised solely of DeVry
University. The two principal factors that influence revenues are
enrollment and tuition rates. Key trends in these two components are set forth
below.
Total undergraduate enrollment by
term:
·
|
Increased
by 16.9% from fall 2007 (44,594 students) to fall 2008 (52,146
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 18.8% from spring 2008 (44,814 students) to spring 2009 (53,259
students); and
|
·
|
Increased
by 21.9% from summer 2008 (45,907 students) to summer 2009 (55,979
students). This was a record high enrollment at DeVry
University and marked the eleventh consecutive term of positive total
undergraduate student enrollment growth from the year-ago
level.
|
New undergraduate enrollment by
term:
·
|
Increased
by 19.7% from fall 2007 (13,204 students) to fall 2008 (15,811
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 15.1% from spring 2008 (12,410 students) to spring 2009 (14,288
students); and
|
·
|
Increased
by 14.8% from summer 2008 (16,595 students) to summer 2009 (19,057
students). The summer 2009 term was the fourteenth consecutive
term in which new undergraduate student enrollments increased from the
year-ago level.
|
Graduate coursetaker enrollment,
including the Keller Graduate School of Management:
The term
“coursetaker” refers to the number of courses taken by a
student. Thus, one student taking two courses is counted as two
coursetakers.
·
|
Increased
by 12.3% from the July 2008 session (16,017 coursetakers) to the July 2009
session (17,991 coursetakers); and
|
·
|
Increased
by 15.2% from the September 2008 session (17,799 coursetakers) to the
September 2009 session (20,496
coursetakers).
|
Tuition rates:
·
|
Effective
July 2009, DeVry University’s U.S. undergraduate tuition ranges from
$550 to $595 per credit hour for students enrolling in 1 to 11 credit
hours. Tuition ranges from $330 to $355 per credit hour for
each credit hour in excess of 11 credit hours. These tuition
rates vary by location and/or program and represent an expected weighted
average increase of approximately 6.6% as compared to the summer 2008
term. However, effective with the summer 2009 term, DeVry
University consolidated several of its student fees including graduation,
transcript, technology and student activity fees into a lesser student
services charge. The effective weighted average tuition
increase was approximately 5.5% when the fee reduction is taken into
account.
|
·
|
Effective
July 2009, Keller Graduate School of Management program tuition
per classroom course (four quarter credit hours) ranges from $1,995 to
$2,200, depending on location. This represents an expected weighted
average increase of 4.6%. The price for a graduate course taken online is
$2,200, compared to $2,100
previously.
|
Management
believes the increased undergraduate student enrollments were most significantly
impacted by DeVry’s strong track record of high-quality education and career
outcomes, continued strong demand for DeVry University’s online programs and
improved retention of existing students. Management believes efforts
to enhance the Keller Graduate School of Management brand awareness through
improved messaging have produced positive graduate enrollment
results. In addition, management believes that the economic downturn
has had a small, but positive, impact on enrollments, as individuals have
returned to post-secondary education for job re-tooling. Also contributing to
higher total revenues in the DeVry University segment was an increase in Other
Educational Revenues from sales of educational materials.
Medical and
Healthcare
Medical
and Healthcare segment revenues increased 119.9% to $117.2 million in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the year-ago quarter. U.S.
Education, which was acquired on September 18, 2008, contributed $47.0 million
of revenue growth in the current year quarter. In addition,
increases in student enrollments and tuition rates at both Ross University and
Chamberlain College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”) also contributed to segment
revenue growth. Key trends for Ross University, Chamberlain and U.S.
Education are set forth below.
Ross University total enrollment by
term:
·
|
Increased
by 7.8% from January 2008 (4,011 students) to January 2009 (4,323
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 9.4% from May 2008 (4,064 students) to May 2009 (4,448 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 9.1% from September 2008 (4,219 students) to September 2009 (4,601
students).
|
Ross University new student
enrollment by term:
·
|
Increased
by 10.9% from January 2008 (551 students) to January 2009 (611
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 16.8% from May 2008 (481 students) to May 2009 (562 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 9.5% from September 2008 (608 students) to September 2009 (666
students).
|
Chamberlain
College of Nursing total enrollment by term:
·
|
Increased
by 116.0% from November 2007 (1,485 students) to November 2008 (3,207
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 104.5% from March 2008 (1,820 students) to March 2009 (3,722 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 77.8% from July 2008 (2,419 students) to July 2009 (4,302
students).
|
Chamberlain
College of Nursing new student enrollment by term:
·
|
Increased
by 114.6% from November 2007 (635 students) to November 2008 (1,363
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 72.9% from March 2008 (717 students) to March 2009 (1,240 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 51.9% from July 2008 (1,026 students) to July 2009 (1,558
students).
|
U.S.
Education total enrollment by term:
·
|
Increased
by 19.4% from November 2007 (8,534 students) to November 2008 (10,186
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 21.8% from March 2008 (8,973 students) to March 2009 (10,928 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 17.9% from July 2008 (9,028 students) to July 2009 (10,644
students).
|
U.S.
Education new student enrollment by term:
·
|
Increased
by 17.6% from November 2007 (3,980 students) to November 2008 (4,681
students);
|
·
|
Increased
by 26.8% from March 2008 (3,408 students) to March 2009 (4,323 students);
and
|
·
|
Increased
by 15.4% from July 2008 (3,821 students) to July 2009 (4,411
students).
|
Tuition rates:
·
|
Effective
September 2009, tuition and fees for the beginning basic sciences portion
of the programs at the Ross University medical and veterinary schools are
$14,665 and $14,375, respectively, per semester. This an increase
from September 2008 tuition rates of approximately 7.4% for the medical
school and 5.3% for the veterinary
school.
|
·
|
Effective
September 2009, tuition and fees for the final clinical portion of the
Ross University programs are $16,100 per semester for the medical
school, and $18,050 per semester for the veterinary school. This
represents an increase from September 2008 tuition rates of approximately
7.3% for the medical school and 5.2% for the veterinary school. These
amounts do not include the cost of books, supplies, transportation, and
living expenses.
|
·
|
Effective
July 2009, tuition is $595 per credit hour for Chamberlain students
enrolled in the BSN (onsite), ADN and LPN-to-RN programs. Students
enrolled on a full-time basis (between 12 and 17 credit hours) are charged
a flat tuition amount of $7,140 per semester. This represents an increase
from 2008-2009 academic year tuition rates of approximately
9%. However, effective with the summer 2009 term, Chamberlain
consolidated several of its student fees into a lesser student services
charge. The effective weighted average tuition increase was
approximately 8% when the fee reduction is taken into
account. These amounts do not include the cost of books,
supplies, transportation, or living
expenses.
|
·
|
Effective
July 2009, for students enrolled in Chamberlain’s RN-to-BSN online degree
program, tuition is $575 per credit hour for students enrolled in the
RN-to-BSN online degree program. Students enrolled on a
full-time basis (between 12 and 17 credit hours) are charged a flat
tuition amount of $6,900 per semester. The tuition rate represents an
increase from July 2008 tuition rates of approximately 5%. Tuition for the
2009-2010 academic year is $735 per credit hour for students enrolled in
the online MSN program.
|
·
|
Effective
July 2009, tuition for U.S. Education students (Apollo College and Western
Career College) was raised approximately 3.5% as compared to the prior
year. On a per credit hour basis, tuition for Apollo College
and Western Career College programs ranges from $338 per credit hour to
$1,602 per credit hour for non-general education courses, with the wide
range due to the nature of the program. General Education
courses are charged at $295 per credit hour at Apollo, $345 per credit
hour at Western Career College.
|
Continued
demand for medical doctors and veterinarians positively influenced career
decisions of new students towards these respective fields of
study. Management believes the increasing enrollments at Ross
University for the past several terms resulted from the solid reputation of its
academic programs and student outcomes, enhancements made to its marketing and
recruiting functions, as well as steps taken to meet increasing student demand
such as adding faculty, classrooms, and a new student center and
gymnasium.
The
increase in student enrollments at Chamberlain was attributable to its growing
RN-to-BSN online completion program. Beginning July 2009, Chamberlain
began offering nursing programs at its newly opened campus in Jacksonville,
Florida.
Professional
Education
Professional
Education segment revenues declined 3.0% to $19.2 million in the first quarter
of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the year-ago quarter. The primary reason for
the decrease was the impact of the economic downturn on the accounting and
finance professions that the segment serves. Enrollments were down in
self-study CPA review courses and CFA review courses. Management
expects that the softness in revenue will persist at least through the balance
of fiscal year 2010.
Other Educational
Services
Other
Educational Services segment revenues grew by $9.4 million to $11.3 million in
the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the year-ago
quarter. Fanor, which was acquired on April 1, 2009, contributed to
the revenue growth in the quarter. In addition, segment
revenues increased driven by continued enrollment growth at Advanced
Academics.
COSTS AND
EXPENSES
Cost of Educational
Services
The
largest component of Cost of Educational Services is the cost of employees 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
uncollectible student accounts.
DeVry’s
Cost of Educational Services increased 40.7% to $196.5 million during the first
quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the year-ago quarter. U.S.
Education, which was acquired by DeVry on September 18, 2008, and Fanor, which
was acquired on April 1, 2009 accounted for more than half of the increase in
Cost of Educational Services during the first quarter of fiscal year
2010. Cost increases were also incurred in support of expanding DeVry
University online and onsite enrollments and operating a higher number of DeVry
University locations as compared to the prior year. In addition,
higher costs were incurred to support increasing student enrollments and
capacity expansion to drive future growth at Ross University. During
the third quarter of fiscal 2009, Ross University began teaching courses at its
newly opened clinical training center in Freeport, Grand
Bahama. Also, cost increases were incurred for the operation of
Chamberlain campus in Jacksonville, Florida, which began offering programs in
July 2009 and start-up costs for the opening of a campus in Crystal City,
Virginia. Chamberlain expects to begin teaching classes at the
Crystal City campus, which will be co-located with DeVry University, in the
spring of 2010. Expense attributed to stock-based awards included in
Cost of Educational Services increased during the first quarter of fiscal year
2010 as a result of an increase in the number of restricted stock awards granted
partially offset by a decrease in the number of stock option awards granted
during the current year. DeVry’s restricted stock awards have a
greater fair value than option awards, resulting in the recognition of a higher
level of stock-based compensation expense.
As a
percent of revenue, Cost of Educational Services decreased to 45.6% in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2010 from 46.0% during the prior year
period. The decrease was the combined result of increased operating
leverage with existing facilities and staff and revenue gains, which more than
offset incremental investments to maintain the high quality of DeVry’s
educational offerings and to drive future revenue growth.
Student Services and
Administrative Expense
This
expense category includes student recruiting and advertising costs, general and
administrative costs, expenses associated with curriculum development, and the
amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets related to acquisitions
of businesses.
Student
Services and Administrative Expense grew 32.4% to $155.2 million during the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the year-ago
quarter. The fiscal year 2009 acquisitions of U.S. Education and
Fanor accounted for more than one-third of the increase in Student Services and
Administrative Expense. The balance of the increase in expenses
primarily represented additional investments in advertising and recruiting to
drive and support future growth in new student enrollments. In
addition, cost increases were incurred in information technology and student
services. Expense attributed to stock-based awards included in
Student Services and Administrative Expense increased during the first quarter
of fiscal year 2010 as a result of an increase in the number of restricted stock
awards granted partially offset by a decrease in the number of stock option
awards granted during the current year. . DeVry’s restricted stock
awards have a greater fair value than option awards, resulting in the
recognition of a higher level of stock-based compensation expense.
Amortization
of finite-lived intangible assets in connection with acquisitions of businesses
increased during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the
year-ago period as a result of increased amortization of finite-lived intangible
assets resulting from the acquisitions of U.S. Education and
Fanor. Amortization expense is included entirely in the Student
Services and Administrative Expense category.
As a
percent of revenue, Student Services and Administrative Expense decreased to
36.0% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 from 38.6% during the year-ago
quarter. The decrease was the combined result of increased operating
leverage from advertising and student recruiting costs, which more than offset
incremental investments in student services and home office support
personnel.
OPERATING
INCOME
Total
consolidated operating income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 of
$79.4 million increased $32.6 million, or 69.6%, as compared to the prior
year period. Operating income increased at DeVry’s respective
Business, Technology and Management and Medical and Healthcare
segments. These increases were partially offset by a decline in
operating income at DeVry’s Professional Education and Other Educational
Services segments.
Business, Technology and
Management
Business,
Technology and Management segment operating income increased 107.7% to $56.1
million during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, as compared to the
year-ago quarter. The increase in operating income was the result of
higher revenue and a significant increase in operating leverage, while at the
same time, continuing to make investments in academic quality and student
service to drive future enrollment growth.
Medical and
Healthcare
Medical
and Healthcare segment operating income increased 76.8% to $27.1 million during
the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the prior year
period. Increases in student enrollments and tuition produced higher
revenues and operating income for the current year period as compared to the
prior year even as faculty, staff and facilities were being added in connection
with respective expansion programs at both Ross University and
Chamberlain. U.S. Education, which was acquired on September 18,
2008, also accounted for a significant portion of the operating profit growth
for this segment.
Professional
Education
Professional
Education segment operating income declined 16.6% to $6.4 million during the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the prior year
period. The decrease in operating income was the result of a decrease
in revenue and increased investments in marketing related to expanding its
business-to-business sales channel.
Other Educational
Services
For first
quarter of fiscal year 2010, Other Educational Services segment recorded an
operating loss of $6.5 million as compared to an operating loss of $1.7 million
during the year-ago quarter. The increase in the operating loss was
the result of increased investments at Advanced Academics and Fanor to drive
future enrollment growth.
NET INTEREST AND OTHER
INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest
income decreased 76.7%, to $0.5 million during the first quarter of fiscal year
2010 as compared to the prior year period. Despite an increase in
invested balances as compared to the prior year period, interest income
decreased because of lower interest rates earned on invested balances during the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The increase in invested cash
balances, marketable securities and investments was attributable to improved
operating cash flow over the past twelve months partially offset by cash used in
connection with the acquisition of Fanor, increased share repurchases and debt
repayment.
Interest
expense increased by $0.1 million, or 19.5%, to $0.4 million during the first
quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the prior year period. The
increase in interest expense was attributable to borrowings outstanding for the
entire first quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to one month of borrowing
during the prior year period, as DeVry borrowed approximately $166 million in
September 2008 to finance the acquisition of U.S. Education. This
increase was partially offset by lower average interest rates on outstanding
debt during the current year quarter as compared to the prior year
period.
During the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, DeVry recorded a net investment gain of $0.8
million. This gain was the result of changes in the valuation of
DeVry’s auction rate security portfolio and related put option (as discussed in
Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements). DeVry will continue
to assess the fair value of these two individual assets (auction rate securities
and the right to put such securities back to the broker) and record changes each
period until the rights are exercised and the auction rate securities are
redeemed. As a result, unrealized gains and losses will be included
in earnings in future periods. DeVry expects that future
changes in the fair value of the rights will offset fair value movements in the
related auction rate securities.
INCOME
TAXES
Taxes on
income were 32.0% of pretax income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010,
compared to 28.3% for the prior year period. The higher effective tax
rate was attributable to a greater proportion of pre-tax income being generated
by U.S. operations versus the offshore operations of Ross University in the
current year quarter as compared to the prior year. Earnings of Ross
University’s international operations are not subject to U.S. federal or
state taxes and also are exempt from income taxes in the jurisdictions in which
the schools operate. The medical and veterinary schools have
agreements with their respective governments that exempt them from local income
taxation through the years 2043 and 2023, respectively. DeVry intends
to indefinitely reinvest Ross University earnings and cash flow to improve and
expand facilities and operations at the medical and veterinary schools, and
pursue other business opportunities outside the United States. Accordingly,
DeVry has not recorded a current provision for the payment of U.S. income
taxes on these earnings.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL
RESOURCES
DeVry’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, state and provincial
loan and grant programs; student and family educational loans (“private loans”);
employer educational reimbursements; and student and family financial
resources. Private loans as a percent of DeVry’s total revenue are
relatively small.
In
connection with the turmoil in the credit markets and economic downturn over the
past eighteen months, some lenders announced that they were changing or exiting
certain private loan programs. Also, certain lenders have tightened
underwriting criteria for private loans. To date, these actions have
not had a material impact on DeVry’s students’ ability to access funds for their
educational needs and thus its enrollments. DeVry monitors the
student lending situation very closely and continues to pursue all available
financing options for its students, including its DeVry University EDUCARD®
program.
The
following table summarizes DeVry’s cash receipts from tuition and related fee
payments by fund source as a percentage of total revenue for the fiscal years
2008 and 2007, respectively. Final data for fiscal year 2009 is not
yet available.
|
|
Fiscal
Year
|
|
Funding
Source:
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
Federal
Assistance (Title IV) Program Funding:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grants
and Loans
|
|
|
70 |
% |
|
|
64 |
% |
Federal
Work Study
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
1 |
% |
Total
Title IV Program Funding
|
|
|
71 |
% |
|
|
65 |
% |
State
Grants
|
|
|
3 |
% |
|
|
3 |
% |
Private
Loans
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
6 |
% |
Student
accounts, cash payments, private scholarships, employer and military
provided tuition assistance and other
|
|
|
21 |
% |
|
|
26 |
% |
Total
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
|
100 |
% |
The
pattern of cash receipts during the year is somewhat seasonal. DeVry’s accounts
receivable peak immediately after bills are issued each session. Historically,
accounts receivable reach their lowest level at the end of each session,
dropping to their lowest point during the year at the end of June.
At
September 30, 2009, total accounts receivable, net of related reserves, was
$157.0 million, compared to $154.7 million at September 30, 2008. The
increase was the result of accounts receivable of $3.5 million associated with
the acquisition of Fanor and the impact on receivables from revenue growth as
compared to the year-ago period. These increases were partially
offset by a decrease in DeVry University receivables due to resolution of issues
encountered from the conversion to a new financial aid processing system during
July 2008 which had adversely impacted prior year accounts receivable
balances.
Financial
Aid
DeVry 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 United States, the Higher Education Act (“HEA”)
guides the federal government’s support of postsecondary education.
In
addition, government-funded financial assistance programs are governed by
extensive and complex regulations in both the United States and Canada. Like any
other educational institution, DeVry’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. Previous Department of
Education and state regulatory agency program reviews have not resulted in
material findings or adjustments against DeVry.
A
U.S. Department of Education regulation known as the “90/10 Rule” affects
only proprietary postsecondary institutions, such as DeVry University, Ross
University, Chamberlain, Apollo College and Western Career College. Under this
regulation, an institution that derives more than 90% of its revenues from
federal financial assistance programs in any year may not participate in these
programs for the following year. The following table details the
percent of revenue from federal financial assistance programs for each of
DeVry’s Title IV eligible institutions for fiscal years 2008 and 2007,
respectively. Final data for fiscal year 2009 is not yet
available.
|
|
Fiscal
Year
|
|
|
|
2008
|
|
|
2007
|
|
DeVry
University:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undergraduate
|
|
|
75 |
% |
|
|
70 |
% |
Graduate
|
|
|
75 |
% |
|
|
65 |
% |
Ross
University
|
|
|
81 |
% |
|
|
80 |
% |
Chamberlain
College of Nursing
|
|
|
62 |
% |
|
|
70 |
% |
U.S.
Education:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Apollo
College
|
|
|
79 |
% |
|
|
76 |
% |
Western
Career College
|
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
61 |
% |
DeVry
University’s percent of revenue from federal financial assistance programs
increased in fiscal year 2008 as compared to fiscal year 2007 primarily due to
increased loan and grant limits. Chamberlain College of Nursing’s percent of
revenue from federal financial assistance programs decreased in fiscal year 2008
as compared to fiscal year 2007 primarily due to an increase of students in the
RN-to-BSN completion program who receive employer reimbursement or are self-pay
students.
Under the
terms of DeVry’s participation in financial aid programs, certain cash received
from state governments and the U.S. Department of Education is maintained
in restricted bank accounts. DeVry 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
DeVry to use in current operations. This process generally occurs during the
academic term for which such funds have been authorized. At September 30,
2009, cash in the amount of $10.9 million was held in restricted bank
accounts, compared to $8.6 million at September 30, 2008.
Cash from
Operations
Cash
generated from operations in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 was
$177.2 million, compared to $96.8 million in the prior year
period. Cash flow from operations increased $19.7 million due to
higher net income. Greater cash flow was also a result of an increase
in deferred tuition revenue and advanced tuition payments of $35.0 million
driven by increased student enrollments and timing in the receipt of student
payments prior to the start of the term. In addition, due to
resolution of financial aid disbursement issues in the year-ago quarter and
continued improvements in collections management, accounts
receivable, net of related reserves, decreased and resulted in a
$18.4 million greater source of cash as compared to the year-ago. An
increase in non-cash expenses for depreciation, amortization and stock-based
compensation resulted in a $6.7 million greater source of cash. In
addition, cash flow from operations increased by a $0.9 million from a greater
source of cash compared to the prior year for changes in levels of prepaid
expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses. Variations in the
levels of accrued and prepaid expenses and accounts payable from period to
period are caused, in part, by the timing of the period-end relative to DeVry’s
payroll and bill payment cycles.
During the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, DeVry’s investments in auction rate
securities continued to remain illiquid, as discussed in footnote 2 to the
consolidated financial statements.
As of
September 30, 2009, DeVry has recorded a $0.4 million unrealized net loss
related to these investments. The unrealized net loss is comprised of
an other-than-temporary impairment of approximately $4.8 million on DeVry’s
auction rate securities. The impairment was measured as the
difference between the par value and market value of the auction rate securities
as of September 30, 2009. The impairment was partially offset
by the fair market value of the Rights of approximately $4.4 million at
September 30, 2009. DeVry will be permitted to put the auction rate
securities back to UBS at par value, and DeVry has accounted for the Rights as a
separate asset measured at its fair value. DeVry will be required to
assess the fair value of these two individual assets and record changes each
period until the Rights are exercised and the auction rate securities are
redeemed. As a result, unrealized gains and losses will be included in
earnings in future periods. We expect that future changes in
the fair value of the Rights will approximate fair value movements in the
related auction rate securities. Although the Rights represent the
right to sell the securities back to UBS at par, we are required to periodically
assess the economic ability of UBS to meet that obligation in assessing the fair
value of the Rights. UBS’s obligations under the Rights are not secured by its
assets and do not require UBS to obtain any financing to support its performance
obligations under the Rights. UBS has disclaimed any assurance that it will have
sufficient financial resources to satisfy its obligations under the
Rights.
Since
management uses significant unobservable inputs in measuring the fair value of
these auction rate securities and the related Rights, these investments are
classified as Level 3 assets under the fair value
hierarchy. Accordingly, they are valued using a discounted cash flow
model using assumptions that, in management’s judgment, reflect the assumptions
a marketplace participant would use. Significant unobservable inputs
include collateralization of the respective underlying security; credit
worthiness of the issuer and duration for holding the security. With
a September 30, 2009 balance of $59.1 million, the fair value of these Level 3
assets represented approximately 17% of all assets measured at fair value as of
September 30, 2009.
While the
auction failures will limit DeVry’s ability to liquidate these investments for
some period of time, DeVry believes that based on its current cash, cash
equivalents and marketable securities balances of $281.4 million (exclusive of
auction-rate securities) and its current borrowing capacity of approximately
$99.8 million under its $175 million revolving credit facility (DeVry has the
option to expand the revolving credit facility to $275 million), the current
lack of liquidity in the auction-rate market will not have a material impact on
its ability to fund its operations, nor will it interfere with external growth
plans. Also, as of September 30, 2009, DeVry has borrowed through its
broker, UBS, $44.8 million using the auction rate securities portfolio as
collateral. Should DeVry need to liquidate such securities and
auctions of these securities continue to fail, or UBS is unable to meet its
obligations under the Rights, any impairment of the carrying value of these
securities could cause DeVry to recognize a material charge to net income in
future periods.
Cash Used in Investing
Activities
Capital
expenditures in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010 were $26.5 million
compared to $10.6 million in the year-ago quarter. The increased
in capital expenditures was the result of a higher level of spending on Project
DELTA (implementation of a new student information system for DeVry University
and Chamberlain); facility expansion at the Ross University medical and
veterinary schools; spending for the new Chamberlain Crystal City, Virginia,
campus; new location openings and capacity expansion at U.S. Education; and
facility improvements at DeVry University. Management anticipates
full year fiscal 2010 capital spending in the $95 to $105 million
range.
Cash Used in Financing
Activities
During the
first quarter of fiscal year 2010, DeVry had cumulative borrowings of $40
million and made cumulative repayments of $60 million under its existing
revolving line of credit. DeVry repurchased 234,684 shares of its
stock, on the open market, for approximately $11.6 million during the current
year quarter. These repurchases were made under a stock buyback
program that was authorized by the Board of Directors in May
2008. The program provides up to $50 million of share repurchases
through December 2010. The total remaining authorization under the
repurchase program was $4.7 million as of September 30, 2009. The timing and
amount of any future repurchases will be determined by DeVry management based on
its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be
made through the open market, including block purchases, or in privately
negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The buyback will be funded through
available cash balances and/or borrowings under its revolving credit agreement
and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
DeVry’s
Board of Directors declared a dividend on May 13, 2009 of $0.08 per share to
common stockholders of record as of June 16, 2009. The total dividend
of $5.7 million was paid on July 9, 2009.
DeVry
believes that it has sufficient liquidity despite the current disruption of the
credit markets. Management believes that current balances of
unrestricted cash, cash generated from operations and revolving loan facility
will be sufficient to fund both DeVry’s current operations and current growth
plans for the foreseeable future unless future significant investment
opportunities, similar to the acquisition of U.S. Education, should
arise.
Other Contractual
Arrangements
DeVry’s
long-term contractual obligations consist of its $175 million revolving credit
facility, operating leases on facilities and equipment, and agreements for
various services. DeVry has the option to expand the revolving credit facility
to $275 million. At September 30, 2009, DeVry had $60 million of outstanding
borrowings under its revolving credit agreement, and there were no required
payments under this borrowing agreement prior to its
maturity. DeVry’s letters of credit outstanding under the revolving
credit facility were approximately $15.2 million as of September 30,
2009.
DeVry is
not a party to any off-balance sheet financing or contingent payment
arrangements, nor are there any unconsolidated subsidiaries. DeVry has not
extended any loans to any officer, director or other affiliated person. DeVry
has not entered into any synthetic leases, and there are no residual purchase or
value commitments related to any facility lease. DeVry did not enter into any
significant derivatives, swaps, futures contracts, calls, hedges or non-exchange
traded contracts during the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. DeVry
had no open derivative positions at September 30, 2009.
DeVry’s
consolidated cash balances of $279.2 million at September 30, 2009, included
approximately $167.8 million of cash attributable to international
operations. It is DeVry’s intention to indefinitely reinvest this
cash and subsequent earnings and cash flow to improve and expand facilities and
operations of the its international operations, including Ross University and
Fanor, and pursue future business opportunities outside the United
States. Therefore, cash held by DeVry’s international operations will
not be available for domestic general corporate purposes on a long-term
basis.
RECENT ACCOUNTING
PRONOUNCEMENTS
In July
2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) established the FASB
Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) as the source of authoritative
accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental
entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with
GAAP. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of
authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. The ASC supersedes all
existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards and is not intended to
change GAAP. The use of the ASC was effective for financial
statements issued for periods ending after September 15, 2009.
In
December 2007, the FASB issued and revised authoritative guidance for business
combinations and
identifying, measuring and recognizing intangible assets and goodwill. This
guidance also establishes accounting and reporting standards to improve the
relevance, comparability and transparency of the financial information provided
in a company’s financial statements as it relates to non-controlling interests
in the equity of a subsidiary. The new accounting requirements change
how business acquisitions are to be accounted for and will impact financial
statements both on the acquisition date and in subsequent
periods. This guidance was effective for DeVry beginning in fiscal
year 2010 and all disclosure requirements were fully implemented in the first
quarter Consolidated Financial Statements.
DeVry 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
DeVry’s costs are in the form of employee wages and benefits. Changes in
employment market conditions or escalations in employee benefit costs could
cause DeVry to experience cost increases at levels beyond what it has
historically experienced.
The
financial position and results of operations of Ross University’s Caribbean
operations are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency.
Substantially all Ross University financial transactions are denominated in the
U.S. dollar.
The
financial position and results of operations of DeVry’s Canadian educational
programs are measured using the Canadian dollar as the functional currency. The
Canadian operations have not entered into any material long-term contracts to
purchase or sell goods and services, other than the lease agreement on a
teaching facility. DeVry does not have any foreign exchange contracts
or derivative financial instruments designed to mitigate changes in the value of
the Canadian dollar. Because Canada-based assets constitute less than
1.0% of DeVry’s overall assets, and its Canadian liabilities constitute
approximately 2% of overall liabilities, changes in the value of Canada’s
currency at rates experienced during the past several years are unlikely to have
a material effect on DeVry’s results of operations or financial position. Based
upon the current value of the net assets in the Canadian operations, a change of
$0.01 in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar would
result in a translation adjustment of less than $100,000.
The
financial position and results of operations of DeVry’s investment in Fanor are
measured using the Brazilian Real as the functional currency. Fanor
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, DeVry does
not have any foreign exchange contracts or derivative financial instruments
designed to mitigate changes in the value of the Brazilian
Real. Because Brazilian-based assets constitute less than 1.0% of
DeVry’s overall assets, and its Brazilian liabilities constitute approximately
2% of overall liabilities, changes in the value of Brazil’s currency at rates
experienced during the past several years are unlikely to have a material effect
on DeVry’s results of operations or financial position. Based upon the current
value of the net assets in Fanor’s operations, a change of $0.01 in the value of
the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar would result in a
translation adjustment of less than $100,000.
The
interest rate on DeVry’s debt is based upon LIBOR interest rates for periods
typically ranging from one to three months. Based upon DeVry’s total borrowings
of $104.8 million at September 30, 2009, a 100 basis point increase in
short-term interest rates would result in approximately $1.0 million of
additional annual interest expense. However, future investment opportunities and
cash flow generated from operations may affect the level of outstanding
borrowings and the effect of a change in interest rates.
DeVry’s
customers are principally individual students enrolled in its various
educational programs. Accordingly, concentration of accounts receivable credit
risk is small relative to total revenues or accounts receivable.
DeVry’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, DeVry has not experienced any deposit
losses to date, nor does management expect to incur such losses in the
future.
Principal Executive and
Principal Financial Officer Certificates
The
required compliance certificates signed by the DeVry’s CEO and CFO 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 DeVry’s reports filed under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified by the applicable rules and forms.
DeVry’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
DeVry’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective
to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that DeVry
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 DeVry’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 2010 that materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, DeVry’s internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II – Other
Information
DeVry is
subject to occasional lawsuits, administrative proceedings, regulatory reviews
and investigations associated with financial assistance programs and other
claims arising in the normal conduct of its business. The following is a
description of pending litigation that may be considered other than ordinary and
routine litigation that is incidental to the business.
Beginning
in May 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division, working with the
U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, conducted an inquiry
concerning DeVry’s compliance with Title IV regulations relating to recruiter
compensation. DeVry cooperated fully with the inquiry and on October
16, 2008, was advised by the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois
that the government had concluded its inquiry and had declined to intervene in a
sealed qui tam case which had precipitated the inquiry. The False
Claims Act case, which was unsealed as a result of the government’s action, had
been filed in September 2007 by a former DeVry employee, Jennifer S. Shultz, in
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern
Division on behalf of the government. A first amended complaint was
unsealed by a court order dated December 31, 2008. The allegations in
the first amended complaint relate to whether DeVry’s compensation plans for
admission representatives violated the Higher Education Act and the Department
of Education regulations prohibiting an institution participating in Title IV
programs from providing to any person or entity engaged in any student
recruitment or admissions activity any commission, bonus or other incentive
payment based directly or indirectly on success in securing enrollments. A
number of similar lawsuits have been filed in recent years against educational
institutions that receive Title IV funds. On January 26, 2009, DeVry
filed a motion to dismiss the first amended complaint entirely. On
March 4, 2009, the District Court granted DeVry’s motion to dismiss, entering
judgment and dismissing the case with prejudice. On March 16, 2009,
Shultz appealed the dismissal to the Seventh Circuit Court of
Appeals. On June 23, 2009, a settlement in principle was reached
between DeVry and Ms. Shultz in connection with a court-sponsored mediation
process whereby DeVry would stand by its consistently-held position denying any
wrong doing and pay $4.9 million to finally resolve the matter, and avoid the
cost and distraction of a potentially protracted appeals process. The
settlement is conditioned upon obtaining approval of the Department of Justice
and finalizing settlement terms that would release DeVry from other False Claims
Act cases based upon the conduct covered by the settlement. DeVry and
Ms. Shultz have submitted the settlement to the United States Department of
Justice for its approval. Should the parties fail to conclude the
settlement on the proposed or other terms, the appeal to the Seventh Circuit
Court of Appeals will resume.
The
ultimate outcome of pending litigation and other proceedings, reviews,
investigations and contingencies is difficult to estimate. At this time, DeVry
does not expect that the outcome of any such matter, including the litigation
described above, will have a material effect on its cash flows, results of
operations or financial position.
In
addition to the other information set forth in this report, the factors
discussed in Part I “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009, which could materially affect
DeVry’s business, financial condition or future results, should be carefully
considered. The risks described below and in DeVry’s Form 10-K are not the
only risks facing the company. Additional risks and uncertainties not
currently known to DeVry or that management currently deems to be immaterial
also may materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or
operating results.
Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Period
|
|
Total
Number of
Shares Purchased
|
|
|
Average
Price Paid
per Share
|
|
|
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as
part of Publicly
Announced
Plans
or Programs1
|
|
|
Approximate
Dollar
Value
of Shares that
May
Yet Be Purchased
Under
the Plans or
Programs1
|
|
July
2009
|
|
|
110,802 |
|
|
$ |
47.02 |
|
|
|
110,802 |
|
|
$ |
11,106,253 |
|
August
2009
|
|
|
64,082 |
|
|
$ |
51.67 |
|
|
|
64,082 |
|
|
|
7,795,101 |
|
September
2009
|
|
|
59,800 |
|
|
$ |
52.37 |
|
|
|
59,800 |
|
|
|
4,663,086 |
|
Total
|
|
|
234,684 |
|
|
$ |
49.65 |
|
|
|
234,684 |
|
|
$ |
4,663,086 |
|
1On May
13, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to
buyback up to $50 million of DeVry common stock through December 31,
2010. The total remaining authorization under the repurchase program
was $4,663,086 as of September 30, 2009.
Other Purchases of Equity
Securities
Period
|
|
Total
Number of
Shares Purchased2
|
|
|
Average
Price Paid
per Share
|
|
|
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as
part of Publicly
Announced
Plans
or Programs
|
|
|
Approximate
Dollar
Value
of Shares that
May
Yet Be Purchased
Under
the Plans or
Programs
|
|
July
2009
|
|
|
-- |
|
|
$ |
-- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
August
2009
|
|
|
-- |
|
|
$ |
-- |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
September
2009
|
|
|
1,708 |
|
|
$ |
55.93 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
Total
|
|
|
1,708 |
|
|
$ |
55.93 |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
|
|
N/A |
|
2Represents
shares delivered back to the issuer under a swap agreement resulting from
employees’ exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of DeVry’s
stock incentive plans.
Exhibit
31
|
Certification
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.
|
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.
|
|
DeVry
Inc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
November 5, 2009
|
|
By
|
|
/s/ Daniel M.
Hamburger
|
|
|
|
|
Daniel
M. Hamburger
|
|
|
|
|
Chief
Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
|
|
Date:
November 5, 2009
|
|
By
|
|
/s/ Richard M.
Gunst
|
|
|
|
|
Richard
M. Gunst
|
|
|
|
|
Senior
Vice President and Chief
Financial
Officer
|
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