UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2005
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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0-22844 |
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52-1492296 |
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1001 Fleet Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(Address of principal executive offices) (ZIP Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (410) 843-6100
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Section 5 - Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On July 21, 2005, Laureate Education, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the resignation of Mr. Sean R. Creamer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Creamer has been with the Company for over nine years, most recently as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since 2001. The Company has initiated a search for a new Chief Financial Officer and has retained an executive search firm to assist in the process.
Mr. Creamer will remain with Laureate in his current capacity during a transition period to assist in the recruitment, selection and integration of his successor.
A copy of the press release issued by the Company on July 21, 2005 announcing Mr. Creamer’s resignation is attached as Exhibit 99.01 to the Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) Exhibits
99.01 Press Release issued July 21, 2005
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ Robert W. Zentz |
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Name: Robert W. Zentz |
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Title: Senior Vice President and |
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General Counsel |
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Date: July 22, 2005 |
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Exhibit Index
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99.01 |
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Press Release issued July 21, 2005 |
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