UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)  
þ

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 
 
For the quarterly period ended: December 31, 20162017
 
 OR
 
¨

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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

 

DeVryAdtalem Global Education Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE36-3150143
(State or other jurisdiction of(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)Identification No.)
3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY500 WEST MONROE6051560661
DOWNERS GROVE,CHICAGO, ILLINOIS(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices) 

 

Registrant’s telephone number; including area code:

(630) 515-7700

 

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

 

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

Large accelerated filer  þAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨ (Do(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)Smaller reporting company¨
Emerging growth company¨

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

 

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

 

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

January 26, 201725, 2018 — 62,885,00060,277,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

 

 

 

DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THEQUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20162017

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

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 PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
Item 1— Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets3
 Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)4
 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)5
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows6
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements7
Item 2— Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations3335
Item 3— Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk5359
Item 4— Controls and Procedures5459
   
 PART II – OTHER INFORMATION 
Item 1— Legal Proceedings5460
Item 1A— Risk Factors5460
Item 2— Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds5761
Item 6— Exhibits5762
   
Signatures 5863

 

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DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

  December 31,  June 30,  December 31, 
  2016  2016  2015 
  (in thousands, except share and par value amounts) 
ASSETS:            
Current Assets:            
Cash and Cash Equivalents $199,945  $308,164  $178,193 
Marketable Securities and Investments  3,844   3,609   3,493 
Restricted Cash  11,092   7,183   13,973 
Accounts Receivable, Net  150,237   162,389   121,817 
Prepaid Expenses and Other  62,315   36,760   41,551 
Total Current Assets  427,433   518,105   359,027 
Land, Building and Equipment:            
Land  48,595   55,690   59,677 
Building  471,272   488,347   489,145 
Equipment  529,221   521,209   500,274 
Construction in Progress  15,628   22,560   32,166 
   1,064,716   1,087,806   1,081,262 
Accumulated Depreciation  (575,470)  (566,043)  (545,711)
Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net  11,280   -   - 
Land, Building and Equipment, Net  500,526   521,763   535,551 
Other Assets:            
Deferred Income Taxes, Net  26,618   52,608   24,889 
Intangible Assets, Net  421,528   342,856   357,901 
Goodwill  854,838   588,007   542,994 
Perkins Program Fund, Net  13,450   13,450   13,450 
Other Assets  57,040   60,207   58,728 
Total Other Assets  1,373,474   1,057,128   997,962 
TOTAL ASSETS $2,301,433  $2,096,996  $1,892,540 
             
LIABILITIES:            
Current Liabilities:            
Accounts Payable $47,889  $64,687  $56,762 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits  78,864   93,328   73,506 
Accrued Expenses  102,154   103,379   83,763 
Deferred Revenue  96,649   100,442   77,778 
Total Current Liabilities  325,556   361,836   291,809 
Other Liabilities:            
Revolving Loan  225,000   -   - 
Deferred Income Taxes, Net  32,452   29,936   21,380 
Deferred Rent and Other  106,792   118,025   109,701 
Total Other Liabilities  364,244   147,961   131,081 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  689,800   509,797   422,890 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 14)            
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST  6,720   5,112   2,813 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:            
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized; 62,776,000, 62,549,000 and 63,284,000 Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively  775   765   764 
Additional Paid-in Capital  395,155   372,175   360,333 
Retained Earnings  1,797,634   1,771,068   1,743,105 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  (50,828)  (42,467)  (133,207)
Treasury Stock, at Cost, 14,762,000, 13,990,000 and 13,131,000 Shares at December 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively  (537,823)  (519,454)  (504,158)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  1,604,913   1,582,087   1,466,837 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $2,301,433  $2,096,996  $1,892,540 

  December 31,  June 30,  December 31, 
  2017  2017  2016 
          
  (in thousands, except share and par value amounts)
ASSETS:            
Current Assets:            
Cash and Cash Equivalents $212,239  $240,426  $197,860 
Marketable Securities and Investments  4,268   4,013   3,844 
Restricted Cash  566   4,759   5,622 
Accounts Receivable, Net  148,638   161,405   127,941 
Prepaid Expenses and Other  75,972   36,988   54,964 
Current Assets Held for Sale  28,126   23,616   37,202 
Total Current Assets  469,809   471,207   427,433 
Land, Building and Equipment:            
Land  46,918   48,947   48,595 
Building  425,659   443,914   441,271 
Equipment  365,394   352,622   361,608 
Construction in Progress  26,520   22,240   15,380 
   864,491   867,723   866,854 
Accumulated Depreciation  (446,152)  (416,801)  (406,295)
Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net  -   37,904   39,967 
Land, Building and Equipment, Net  418,339   488,826   500,526 
Other Assets:            
Deferred Income Taxes, Net  31,090   33,772   26,618 
Intangible Assets, Net  407,000   412,158   419,883 
Goodwill  832,943   829,086   832,642 
Other Assets, Net  38,091   40,696   56,227 
Other Assets Held for Sale  13,450   38,290   38,104 
Total Other Assets  1,322,574   1,354,002   1,373,474 
TOTAL ASSETS $2,210,722  $2,314,035  $2,301,433 
             
LIABILITIES:            
Current Liabilities:            
Accounts Payable $37,818  $46,417  $32,119 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits  63,417   81,661   64,680 
Accrued Liabilities  77,891   90,306   94,938 
Deferred Revenue  81,224   115,770   88,092 
Current Liabilities Held for Sale  36,469   43,173   45,727 
Total Current Liabilities  296,819   377,327   325,556 
Other Liabilities:            
Revolving Loan  165,000   125,000   225,000 
Deferred Income Taxes, Net  31,745   34,712   32,452 
Deferred Rent and Other  101,232   101,672   106,792 
Income Taxes Payable  88,562   -   - 
Total Other Liabilities  386,539   261,384   364,244 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  683,358   638,711   689,800 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 14)            
NONCONTROLLING INTEREST  7,405   6,285   6,720 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:            
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized; 60,295,000, 62,371,000 and 62,776,000 Shares Outstanding at December 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively  787   781   775 
Additional Paid-in Capital  433,855   415,912   395,155 
Retained Earnings  1,812,746   1,881,397   1,797,634 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss  (60,745)  (59,119)  (50,828)
Treasury Stock, at Cost, 18,451,000, 15,691,000 and 14,762,000 Shares at December 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively  (666,684)  (569,932)  (537,823)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  1,519,959   1,669,039   1,604,913 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, NONCONTROLLING INTEREST AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $2,210,722  $2,314,035  $2,301,433 

 

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

 

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DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

  For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
  (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
REVENUE:                
Tuition $419,264  $421,602  $818,291  $817,658 
Other Educational  37,086   34,601   87,951   79,957 
Total Revenue  456,350   456,203   906,242   897,615 
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:                
Cost of Educational Services  239,787   241,021   490,460   486,098 
Student Services and Administrative Expense  145,651   159,163   306,716   323,179 
Restructuring Expense  5,050   12,923   10,097   36,997 
Regulatory Settlements  56,252   -   56,252   - 
Loss on Assets Held for Sale  4,764   -   4,764   - 
Asset Impairment Charge  -   99,473   -   99,473 
Total Operating Cost and Expense  451,504   512,580   868,289   945,747 
Operating Income (Loss)  4,846   (56,377)  37,953   (48,132)
INTEREST:                
Interest Income  993   240   2,051   367 
Interest Expense  (2,300)  (1,847)  (4,415)  (4,173)
Net Interest Expense  (1,307)  (1,607)  (2,364)  (3,806)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes  3,539   (57,984)  35,589   (51,938)
Income Tax Benefit  11,216   7,514   4,315   6,853 
NET INCOME (LOSS)  14,755   (50,470)  39,904   (45,085)
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest  (342)  (117)  (339)  (37)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP $14,413  $(50,587) $39,565  $(45,122)
                 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP SHAREHOLDERS:                
Basic $0.23  $(0.79) $0.62  $(0.70)
Diluted $0.23  $(0.79) $0.62  $(0.70)
                 
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share $0.18  $0.18  $0.18  $0.18 

  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
  (in thousands, except per share amounts)
REVENUE:                
Tuition $302,184  $301,263  $582,207  $588,161 
Other Educational  35,060   32,695   80,315   74,824 
Total Revenue  337,244   333,958   662,522   662,985 
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:                
Cost of Educational Services  178,970   179,148   374,911   366,634 
Student Services and Administrative Expense  100,336   101,167   201,544   204,632 
Restructuring Expense  2,554   2,963   4,941   6,313 
Regulatory Settlements  -   52,150   -   52,150 
Total Operating Cost and Expense  281,860   335,428   581,396   629,729 
Operating Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations  55,384   (1,470)  81,126   33,256 
INTEREST:                
Interest Income  1,365   988   3,483   2,032 
Interest Expense  (2,481)  (2,300)  (4,397)  (4,415)
Net Interest Expense  (1,116)  (1,312)  (914)  (2,383)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes  54,268   (2,782)  80,212   30,873 
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit  (109,636)  10,082   (113,232)  2,363 
Equity Method Investment Income (Loss)  6   -   (38)  - 
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations  (55,362)  7,300   (33,058)  33,236 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NOTE 2):                
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations Before Income Taxes  (43,873)  6,321   (55,179)  4,716 
Income Tax Benefit  18,453   1,134   20,371   1,952 
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations  (25,420)  7,455   (34,808)  6,668 
NET (LOSS) INCOME  (80,782)  14,755   (67,866)  39,904 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest  (374)  (342)  (505)  (339)
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION $(81,156) $14,413  $(68,371) $39,565 
                 
AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION:                
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations $(55,736) $6,958  $(33,563) $32,897 
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations  (25,420)  7,455   (34,808)  6,668 
NET (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION $(81,156) $14,413  $(68,371) $39,565 
                 
(LOSS) EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION SHAREHOLDERS:
                
Basic:                
Continuing Operations $(0.91) $0.11  $(0.54) $0.52 
Discontinued Operations $(0.42) $0.12  $(0.56) $0.11 
Total $(1.33) $0.23  $(1.10) $0.62 
Diluted:                
Continuing Operations $(0.91) $0.11  $(0.54) $0.52 
Discontinued Operations $(0.42) $0.12  $(0.56) $0.10 
Total $(1.33) $0.23  $(1.10) $0.62 
                 
Cash Dividends Declared per Common Share $-  $0.18  $-  $0.18 

 

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

 

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DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

  For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
  (in thousands) 
NET INCOME (LOSS) $14,755  $(50,470) $39,904  $(45,085)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX                
Currency Translation Loss  (1,632)  (11,066)  (8,462)  (55,986)
Change in Fair Value of Available-For-Sale Securities  27   13   101   (107)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)  13,150   (61,523)  31,543   (101,178)
COMPREHENSIVE (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST  (313)  112   (166)  1,162 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP $12,837  $(61,411) $31,377  $(100,016)

  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
             
   (in thousands)  
NET (LOSS) INCOME $(80,782) $14,755  $(67,866) $39,904 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, NET OF TAX                
Currency Translation Loss  (25,028)  (1,632)  (1,699)  (8,462)
Change in Fair Value of Available-For-Sale Securities  3   27   73   101 
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME  (105,807)  13,150   (69,492)  31,543 
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (INCOME) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST  147   (313)  (467)  (166)
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION $(105,660) $12,837  $(69,959) $31,377 

 

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

 

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DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

  For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2016  2015 
  (in thousands) 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net Income (Loss) $39,904  $(45,085)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
Stock-Based Compensation Expense  9,333   10,212 
Depreciation  35,567   39,370 
Amortization  6,047   2,902 
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets  -   99,473 
Provision for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts  44,713   40,601 
Deferred Income Taxes  10,730   (16,993)
Loss on Disposals, Accelerated Depreciation and Adjustments to Land, Building and Equipment  3,969   15,263 
Unrealized Loss on Assets Held for Sale  4,764   - 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisition Components:        
Restricted Cash  (3,909)  (3,230)
Accounts Receivable  (33,132)  (18,218)
Prepaid Expenses and Other  (33,264)  (5,134)
Accounts Payable  (13,175)  (9,257)
Accrued Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Expenses  (17,930)  (20,199)
Deferred Revenue  (18,698)  (13,186)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES  34,919   76,519 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Capital Expenditures  (20,406)  (41,048)
Payment for Purchase of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired  (330,567)  (170,577)
Marketable Securities Purchased  (73)  (86)
Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest of Subsidiary  -   (3,114)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (351,046)  (214,825)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options  13,784   271 
Proceeds from Stock Issued Under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan  439   558 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury  (16,381)  (16,510)
Cash Dividends Paid  (11,412)  (11,563)
Payments of Seller Financed Obligations  (3,518)  (3,476)
Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility  405,000   - 
Repayments Under Revolving Credit Facility  (180,000)  - 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES  207,912   (30,720)
Effects of Exchange Rate Differences  (4)  (5,803)
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS  (108,219)  (174,829)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period  308,164   353,022 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $199,945  $178,193 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activity:        
Increase (Decrease) in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling Interest Put Option $1,269  $(3,730)

  Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016 
       
  (in thousands) 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net (Loss) Income $(67,866) $39,904 
Loss (Income) from Discontinued Operations  34,808   (6,668)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net (Loss) Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:        
Stock-Based Compensation Expense  8,780   9,333 
Depreciation  24,865   26,043 
Amortization  5,311   6,047 
Provision for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts  20,305   20,111 
Deferred Income Taxes  1,258   10,730 
Loss on Disposals, Accelerated Depreciation and Adjustments to Land, Building and Equipment  30,201   3,229 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:        
Accounts Receivable  (7,150)  (9,094)
Prepaid Expenses and Other  (30,810)  (34,805)
Accounts Payable  (2,569)  (8,200)
Accrued Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Liabilities  (28,204)  (993)
Deferred Revenue  (34,570)  (19,255)
Income Taxes Payable, Long-Term  88,562 �� - 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Continuing Operations  42,921   36,382 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Discontinued Operations  6,692   5,096 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES  49,613   41,478 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Capital Expenditures  (32,594)  (18,771)
Payment for Purchase of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired  (972)  (330,567)
Marketable Securities Purchased  (136)  (73)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities-Continuing Operations  (33,702)  (349,411)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities-Discontinued Operations  8,575   (1,635)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (25,127)  (351,046)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options  9,582   13,784 
Employee Taxes Paid on Withholding Shares  (3,806)  (2,650)
Proceeds from Stock Issued Under Colleague Stock Purchase Plan  391   439 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury  (93,178)  (16,381)
Cash Dividends Paid  -   (11,412)
Payments of Seller Financed Obligations  (7,941)  (3,518)
Borrowings Under Revolving Credit Facility  201,000   405,000 
Repayments Under Revolving Credit Facility  (161,000)  (180,000)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES  (54,952)  205,262 
Effects of Exchange Rate Differences  (1,043)  (4)
NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH  (31,509)  (104,310)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period  251,096   315,347 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period  219,587   211,037 
Less: Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash of Discontinued Operations at End of Period  6,782   7,555 
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $212,805  $203,482 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activity:        
Increase in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling Interest Put Option $615  $1,269 

 

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

 

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DEVRYADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION GROUP INC.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1: INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The interim Consolidated Financial Statements include accounts of DeVryAdtalem Global Education Group Inc. (“DeVry Group”Adtalem”) and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. Adtalem’s wholly-owned subsidiaries include:

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

In addition, Adtalem maintains a 97.9% ownership interest in Adtalem Education of Brazil (“Adtalem Brazil”) and a 34% equity interest in Neev Knowledge Management Private Limited (“Edupristine”).

These financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of DeVry Group. The June 30, 2016 data that is presented is derived from audited financial statements.Adtalem.

 

The interim Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in DeVry Group'sAdtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20162017 and DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016,2017, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

 

The results of operations for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016,2017 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

NOTE 2: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

 

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

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, asset impairment charges of $47.2 million were recorded to write-down intangible assets, goodwill, and building and equipment to zero based on the fair value market value of the DeVry University operations.During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017,2018, management committed to a plan to sellalso completed the sale of the DeVry University and Carrington College (“Carrington”) co-located campus in Pomona, California, which met criteria to be classified as an asset held for sale. This required a write-down of the assets to fair market value less costs to sell. The building is being marketed to prospective buyers and is available for immediate sale which is likely to occur within one year. Based on third party offers, management estimated the assets’ fair market values less costs to sell at approximately $11.3$11.1 million, which resulted in the carrying value exceeding the fair market value by $4.8 million. As a result, Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net of $11.3 million was previously recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016 and a $4.8 million pre-tax Loss on Assets Held for Sale was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016. The assets beingas held for sale arefor $11.3 million, resulting in a $0.2 million realized loss on sale of assets. The assets which were previously recorded as held for sale, the unrealized loss on assets held for sale and the loss on sale of assets associated with the Pomona, California, campus have all been classified within the Business, Technologydiscontinued operations.

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The following is a summary of balance sheet information of assets and Management segment.liabilities reported as discontinued operations (in thousands).

  December 31,  June 30,  December 31, 
  2017  2017  2016 
ASSETS:            
Current Assets:            
Cash and Cash Equivalents $902  $1,553  $2,085 
Restricted Cash  5,880   4,358   5,470 
Accounts Receivable, Net  11,206   11,957   22,296 
Prepaid Expenses and Other  10,138   5,748   7,351 
Total Current Assets Held for Sale  28,126   23,616   37,202 
Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net  -   37,904   39,967 
Other Assets:            
Intangible Assets  -   1,645   1,645 
Goodwill  -   22,196   22,196 
Perkins Program Fund, Net  13,450   13,450   13,450 
Other Assets, Net  -   999   813 
Total Other Assets Held for Sale  13,450   38,290   38,104 
Total Assets Held for Sale $41,576  $99,810  $115,273 
             
LIABILITIES:            
Current Liabilities:            
Accounts Payable $14,713  $17,868  $15,770 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits  10,223   14,580   14,184 
Accrued Liabilities  7,287   8,937   7,216 
Deferred Revenue  4,246   1,788   8,557 
Total Current Liabilities Held for Sale  36,469   43,173   45,727 
Total Liabilities Held for Sale $36,469  $43,173  $45,727 

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

  Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended 
  December 31,  December 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
REVENUE:         
Tuition $86,172  $118,000  $172,840  $230,130 
Other Educational  4,471   4,390   13,550   13,127 
Total Revenue  90,643   122,390   186,390   243,257 
OPERATING COST AND EXPENSE:                
Cost of Educational Services  48,221   60,639   100,397   123,826 
Student Services and Administrative Expense  36,624   44,484   85,896   102,084 
Restructuring Expense  2,209   2,087   7,814   3,785 
Asset Impairment Charge - Intangible and Goodwill  23,841   -   23,841   - 
Asset Impairment Charge - Building and Equipment  23,391   -   23,391   - 
Loss on Sale of Assets  230   -   230   - 
Regulatory Settlements  -   4,102   -   4,102 
Loss on Assets Held for Sale  -   4,764   -   4,764 
Total Operating Cost and Expense  134,516   116,076   241,569   238,561 
Operating (Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations  (43,873)  6,314   (55,179)  4,696 
Interest Income  -   7   -   20 
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations Before                
Income Taxes  (43,873)  6,321   (55,179)  4,716 
Income Tax Benefit  18,453   1,134   20,371   1,952 
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations $(25,420) $7,455  $(34,808) $6,668 

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NOTE 3: REGULATORY SETTLEMENTS

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry Group,Adtalem, DeVry University Inc., and DeVry/New York Inc. (collectively, the “DeVry“Adtalem Parties”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) agreed to a Stipulation as to Entry of an Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment (the “Agreement”) resolving litigation brought by the FTC regarding DeVry University’s use of employment statistics in former advertising. Under the terms of the Agreement, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed to pay $49.4 million to be distributed at the sole discretion of the FTC, to forgive $30.4 million of institutional loans issued before September 30, 2015, and to forgive outstanding DeVry University accounts receivable balances by $20.2 million for former students. In addition, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed that DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions marketing to U.S. consumers will maintain specific substantiation to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement training and other agreed-upon compliance measures. DeVry GroupAdtalem chose to settle the FTC litigation after filing an answer denying all allegations of wrongdoing.

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry GroupAdtalem also recorded charges related to the resolution of an inquiry made by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (“NYAG”) to the DeVryAdtalem Parties regarding DeVry University’s use of employment and salary statistics in former advertising. The DeVryAdtalem Parties chose to resolve the NYAG inquiry by entering into an Assurance of Discontinuance (the “Assurance”) with the NYAG on January 27, 2017, without admitting or denying the allegations therein. Pursuant to the Assurance, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed to pay $2.25 million for consumer restitution and $0.5 million in penalties, fees and costs. In addition, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed that DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions marketing to New York consumers will maintain specific substantiation and present certain statistics as prescribed to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement other agreed-upon compliance measures.

 

Student services and access to federal student loans are not impacted by the Agreement or the Assurance and at no time has the academic quality of a DeVry University education been questioned. See “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” for further discussion.

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The regulatory settlements expense of $56.3 million recorded during the second quarterfirst six months of fiscal year 2017 consists of the $49.4 million cash payment to the FTC, the $4.1 million unreserved and expensed institutional loans and the $2.75 million accrued settlementcash payment to the NYAG. Of these regulatory settlement charges, $4.1 million was allocated to the Business, Technology and Management segmentis recorded within discontinued operations and $52.2 million was allocated to the DeVry GroupAdtalem home office which is classified as “Home Office and Other” in “Note 15: Segment Information.”

 

InAdditionally, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry University reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) regarding its January 27, 2016 Notice of Intent to Limit (“Notice”). The Notice related narrowly to a specific graduate employment statistic previously used by DeVry University, calculated since 1975. The settlement includes, among other things, an agreement to no longer use the statistic in question or to make any other representations regarding the graduate employment outcomes of DeVry University graduates from 1975 to October 1980. DeVry University will also refrain from making any future graduate employment representations without possessing graduate-specific information, and, for five years after the effective date of the settlement, to post a letter of credit with ED equal to 10% of DeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursement. A $68.4 million letter of credit was posted in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 in relation to this requirement. Upon the close of the sale of DeVry University (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”), Adtalem will continue to post this letter of credit on behalf of DeVry University. Also, as a result of the settlement agreement, DeVry University’s participation in Title IV programs will be under provisional certification. The settlement in no way hinders DeVry University’s ability to serve current or future students. DeVry University resolved the Notice in full cooperation with ED. The settlement allows DeVry University to continue communicating its strong student outcomes, while providing assurances regarding the extent of its graduate employment data. See “Note 13: Debt” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” for further discussion.

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NOTE 4: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

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

Equity Method Investment

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

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

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

 

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

 

Financial Aid and Restricted Cash

 

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

 

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

 

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As a requirement of continuing operations in Pennsylvania, DeVry Group is required to maintain a “minimum protective endowment” of at least $500,000. These funds are required as long as DeVry Group operates campuses in the state. DeVry Group accounts for these funds as restricted cash.

Revenue Recognition

 

Tuition

 

Chamberlain, College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”), Carrington, DeVry Educacional do Brasil (“DeVry Brasil”)Adtalem Brazil higher education and DeVry UniversityCarrington tuition revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over their respective applicable academic terms. In addition, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”), Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”)AUC, RUSM and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”)RUSVM basic science curriculum revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable academic term. The clinical portion of the AUC, RUSM and RUSVM education programs are conducted under the supervision of primarily in U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools.schools under the oversight of the institutions. AUC, RUSM and RUSVM are responsible for the billing and collection of tuition from their students during the period of clinical education. Revenue is recognized on a weekly basis based on actual program attendance during the period of the clinical program. Fees paid to the hospitals and veterinary schools for supervision ofto support the educational infrastructure required to train AUC, RUSM and RUSVM students are charged to expense on the same basis. Becker, Professional Education (“Becker”)ACAMS and DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s live classroom test preparation, and DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s online tuition revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable delivery period. Revenue from Becker conferences and training services, which are generally short-term in duration, is recognized when the conference or training service is provided.

 

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Other Educational

 

Sales of BeckerACAMS subscriptions, membership dues and certifications, along with textbooks, electronic books and other educational products, including Becker and ACAMS self-study sales, are included in Other Educational Revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss). Revenue from Becker subscriptions and membership dues is recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable subscription or membership period. Revenue from Becker certifications is recognized when the certification process is complete. Textbooks, electronic books and other educational products revenue is recognized when the sale occurs. In addition, fees from international licensees of the Becker programs are included in Other Educational Revenue and recognized when confirmation of course delivery is received.

 

Refunds and Provisions

 

Estimates of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s expected refunds are determined at the outset of each academic term, based upon actual experience in previous terms. Inputs to this analysis include refunds issued, withdrawal rates and historical amounts owed by students for that portion of a term that was completed. Management reassesses collectability throughout the period revenue is recognized by the DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions, on a student-by-student basis. This reassessment is based upon new information and changes in facts and circumstances relevant to a student'sstudent’s ability to pay. Management also reassesses collectability when a student withdraws from the institution and has unpaid tuition charges. Such unpaid charges do not meet the threshold of reasonably collectible and are recognized as revenue on a cash basis.

 

The provisions for refunds, which are reported as a reduction to Tuition Revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), are recognized in the same ratable fashion as revenue to most appropriately match these costs with the tuition revenue in that term. Provisions for refunds were $12.2$4.6 million and $24.6$9.1 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and $12.0$4.0 million and $23.2$8.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

Provisions for refunds are monitored and adjusted as necessary within the academic term and adjusted for actual refunds issued and withdrawn student accounts receivable balances at the completion of an academic term. If a student withdraws prior to completing an academic term, federal and state regulations and accreditation criteria permit DeVry GroupAdtalem to retain only a set percentage of the total tuition received from such student, which varies with, but generally equals or exceeds, the percentage of the academic term completed by such student. Payment amounts received by DeVry GroupAdtalem in excess of such set percentages of tuition are refunded to the student or the appropriate funding source. All refunds are netted against revenue during the applicable academic term. Reserves related to refunds and uncollectible accounts totaled $48.4$33.2 million, $64.5$30.6 million and $63.6$35.0 million at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, certain student accounts were forgiven as part of the FTC settlement as discussed in “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies.” These write-offs resulted in a $24.2 million reduction in the reserve balance.

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The allowance for uncollectible accounts is determined by analyzing the current aging of accounts receivable and historical loss rates on collections of accounts receivable. In addition, management considers projections of future receivable levels and collection loss rates. We monitor the inputs to this analysis periodically throughout the year. Provisions required to maintain the allowance at appropriate levels are charged to expense in each period as required. Provisions for uncollectible accounts, which are included in the Cost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), were $10.0$5.1 million and $20.2$11.2 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, and $6.4 million and $11.9 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, and $8.0 million and $17.4 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively.

Internal-Use Software Development Costs

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem capitalizes certain internal-use software development costs that are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the software, not to exceed seven years. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of equipment, materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software and payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with the internal-use software development project. Capitalization of such costs ceases at the point at which the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized internal-use software development costs for projects not yet complete are included as Construction in Progress in the Land, Building and Equipment section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the net balance of capitalized internal-use software development costs was $15.0$8.6 million, $18.3$11.8 million and $25.2$15.0 million, respectively.

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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem evaluates the carrying amount of its significant long-lived assets whenever changes in circumstances or events indicate that the value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Events that may trigger an impairment analysis could include a decision by management to exit a market or a line of business or to consolidate operating locations. In the first six monthssecond quarter of fiscal year 20172018, we recorded impairment charges of $23.4 million to write-down building, building improvements, furniture and inequipment to zero based on the fair market value of the DeVry University operations, which is classified within discontinued operations. Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, management consolidated operations at DeVry University, Carrington2018, the campuses of AUC and DeVry Group’s home office. These decisions resulted in pre-tax accelerated depreciationRUSM were damaged from Hurricanes Irma and write-offsMaria, respectively. Based on leaseholdcurrent estimates, we recorded hurricane-related impairment charges to building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $2.8$19.0 million and $4.1$29.9 million duringin the three and six months ended December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, and $4.8along with receivables for insurance reimbursements of these amounts, less deductibles, of $20.8 million and $12.2 million during the three and six months endedas of December 31, 2015, respectively.2017. The accelerated depreciation and write-offimpairment charges are included in Restructuring ExpenseCost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (see “Note 11: Restructuring Charges”). For a discussion of the impairment review of goodwill and intangible assets see “Note 10: Intangible Assets.”

 

Perkins Program Fund

DeVry University is required under U.S. federal aid program regulations to make contributions to the Federal Perkins Student Loan Fund, most recently at a rate equal to 33% of new contributions by the U.S. federal government. No new U.S. federal government contributions were received in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 or in fiscal year 2016. DeVry Group carries its investment in such contributions at original value, net of allowances for expected losses on loan collections, of $2.6 million at each of December 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The allowance for future loan losses is based upon an analysis of actual loan losses experienced since the inception of the program. As previous borrowers repay their Perkins loans, their payments are used to fund new loans, thus creating a revolving loan fund. The U.S. federal government contributions to this revolving loan program do not belong to DeVry Group and are not recorded in its financial statements. Under current law, upon termination of the program by the U.S. federal government or withdrawal from future program participation by DeVry University, subsequent student loan repayments would be divided between the U.S. federal government and DeVry University to satisfy their respective cumulative contributions to the fund. Authorization of the Federal Perkins Student Loan Program expired on September 30, 2015. On December 17, 2015, Congress extended the authorization of the Federal Perkins Student Loan Program to September 30, 2017.

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The financial position and results of operations of the AUC, RUSM and RUSVM Caribbean operations are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. As such, there is no translation gain or loss associated with these operations. DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s operations and Becker’s and ACAMS’s international operations are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these entities are translated to U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at monthly average exchange rates. The resultantresulting translation adjustments are included in the component of Shareholders’ Equity designated as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Transaction gains or losses during each of the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 were not material.

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Noncontrolling Interest

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem currently maintains a 97.9% ownership interest in DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil with the remaining 2.1% owned by members of the current DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil senior management group. The adjustment to increase or decrease the DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil noncontrolling interest each reporting period for its proportionate share of DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s profit (loss) flows through the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) based on DeVry Group'sAdtalem’s noncontrolling interest accounting policy.

 

In July 2015, DeVry Group purchased additional DeVry Brasil stock from the DeVry Brasil management group. BeginningSince July 1, 2015, DeVry GroupAdtalem has had the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil stock from DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil management. Likewise, DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil management has had the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil to DeVry Group.Adtalem. Since the put option is out of the control of DeVry Group,Adtalem, authoritative guidance requires the noncontrolling interest, which includes the value of the put option, to be displayed outside of the equity section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

The DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil management put option is being accreted to its redemption value in accordance with the terms of the related stock purchase agreement. The adjustment to increase or decrease the put option to its expected redemption value each reporting period is recorded in retained earnings in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Six Months Ended
December 31,
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Balance at Beginning of Period $5,043  $3,652  $5,112  $9,620  $6,566  $5,043  $6,285  $5,112 
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest  342   117   339   37   374   342   505   339 
Payment for Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest of Subsidiary  -   -   -   (3,114)
Increase (Decrease) in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling Interest Put Option  1,335   (956)  1,269   (3,730)
Increase in Redemption Value of Noncontrolling                
Interest Put Option  465   1,335   615   1,269 
Balance at End of Period $6,720  $2,813  $6,720  $2,813  $7,405  $6,720  $7,405  $6,720 

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Earnings per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to DeVry GroupAdtalem by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus unvested participating restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry GroupAdtalem by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. As required by GAAP, because each of the three and six months ended December 31, 20152017 resulted in a net loss from continuing operations, diluted earnings per share wasis computed by dividing the net loss attributable to DeVry GroupAdtalem by the weighted average number of basic shares. Diluted shares are computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflect the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock-based grants were exercised during the period. Excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share were options to purchaseoutstanding stock-based grants representing 1,377,000 and 1,866,000 shares of common stock for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, and 2,643,000 and 2,808,000 shares of common stock for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, and 2,861,000 and 2,836,000 shares of common stock for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. These outstanding stock-based grants were excluded because the exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares or the assumed proceeds upon exercise under the Treasury Stock Method resulted in the repurchase of more shares than would be issued; thus, their effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

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

 

 Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Six Months Ended
December 31,
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding  62,685   63,433   62,639   63,509   60,529   62,685   61,271   62,639 
Unvested Participating RSUs  884   819   855   763   705   884   738   855 
Basic Shares  63,569   64,252   63,494   64,272   61,234   63,569   62,009   63,494 
Effect of Dilutive Stock Options  459   402   377   345   789   459   696   377 
Diluted Shares  64,028   64,654   63,871   64,617   62,023   64,028   62,705   63,871 

 

Treasury Stock

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has authorized share repurchase programs on nineten occasions (see “Note 8: Dividends and Share Repurchase Programs”). The ninthtenth share repurchase program was approved on December 15, 2015February 16, 2017 and commenced in January 2016.February 2017. Shares that are repurchased by DeVry GroupAdtalem 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 GroupAdtalem under a swap arrangement resulting from employees’ exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of the DeVry GroupAdtalem Stock Incentive Plans (see “Note 5: Stock-Based Compensation”). In addition, shares of its common stock are delivered back to Adtalem for payment of withholding taxes from employees for vesting RSUs. These shares are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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

 

Use of Estimates

 

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

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

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

 

The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balance at December 31, 2017, consists of $61.1 million of cumulative translation losses ($59.8 million attributable to Adtalem and $1.3 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.4 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.2 million and all attributable to Adtalem. At June 30, 2017, this balance consisted of $59.4 million of cumulative translation losses ($58.1 million attributable to Adtalem and $1.3 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.3 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.2 million and all attributable to Adtalem. At December 31, 2016, consiststhis balance consisted of $51.1 million of cumulative translation losses ($50.0 million attributable to DeVry GroupAdtalem and $1.1 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.2 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.1 million and all attributable to DeVry Group. At June 30, 2016, this balance consisted of $42.6 million of cumulative translation losses ($41.7 million attributable to DeVry Group and $0.9 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.1 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.1 million and all attributable to DeVry Group. At December 31, 2015, this balance consisted of $133.2 million of cumulative translation losses ($130.4 million attributable to DeVry Group and $2.8 million attributable to noncontrolling interest) and $0.2 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.2 million and all attributable to DeVry Group.Adtalem.

 

Advertising Expense

 

Advertising costs are recognized as expense in the period in which materials are purchased or services are performed. Advertising expense, which is included in Student Services and Administrative Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss), was $46.5$22.6 million and $104.0$49.0 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, and $24.2 million and $48.5 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, respectively,respectively.

Hurricane Expense

AUC and $56.3RUSM were affected by hurricane events occurring in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Adtalem recorded expenses of $30.3 million and $115.6$44.0 million forassociated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental additional costs of teaching in alternate locations in the three months and six months ended December 31, 2015,2017, respectively. Insurance proceeds and expected proceeds of $30.5 million and $39.8 million were recorded to offset these expenses in the three months and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. Based upon preliminary damage assessments of facilities, impairment write-downs of buildings, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $19.0 million and $29.9 million were recorded in the three and six months December 31, 2017, respectively. Expected insurance proceeds of $19.0 million and $20.8 million were recorded to offset these expenses in the three months and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively. In total, no net expense was recorded in the three months ended December 31, 2017 and $13.4 million of net expense was recorded in Cost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) for the six months ended December 31, 2017. The expense primarily represented the deductibles under insurance policies.

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Restructuring Charges

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s financial statements include charges related to severance and related benefits for reductions in staff. These charges also include early lease termination or cease-of-use costs and accelerated depreciation and gains and losses on disposals of property and equipment related to campus and administrative office consolidations (see “Note 11: Restructuring Charges”).

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-18: “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash.” This guidance was issued to address the diversity that exists in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. The amendments will require that the statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. Changes in the restricted cash balance will no longer be included as cash provided by or used in operating activities since these balances will now be included in the beginning and ending balances of cash in the statement of cash flows. The amendments are effective for the financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The amendments will be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. Management anticipates the adoption will not have a significant impact on DeVry Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements. We expect to early adopt ASU 2016-18 duringIn the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.2017, we retrospectively adopted this guidance. See “Reclassifications” section below within this footnote, which discusses the disclosure impact to the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

 

In August 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15: “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” This guidance was issued to address eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The amendments are effective for the financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management has determined that our current accounting policies align with this guidance. Therefore, this guidance will have no impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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

 

In March 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09: “Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” This guidance was issued to simplify the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, forfeitures, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We will adopt ASU No. 2016-09 in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies will no longer be recorded to additional paid-in capital, but rather to income tax expense or benefit in the income statement, which may increase volatility in the income statement. An accounting policy election exists to account for forfeitures as they occur. Also, adoption will require changes to classification of certain stock-based compensation transactions on the statement of cash flows. These changesThe cash outflow from employee taxes paid when shares are not expectedwithheld by the employer will be reclassified from operating activities to havefinancing activities on the statement of cash flows. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we retrospectively adopted this guidance. We elected to account for forfeitures when they occur versus our prior practice of applying a significantforfeiture rate. The election resulted in a cumulative adjustment to increase retained earnings and decrease additional paid-in-capital, each by $0.6 million and the corresponding tax effect to decrease retained earnings and increase deferred tax assets, each by $0.2 million. See “Reclassifications” section below within this footnote, which discusses the disclosure impact on DeVry Group’sto the Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements of Cash Flows.

 

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

 

In January 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01: “Financial Instruments–Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.” This guidance was issued to enhance the reporting model for financial instruments to provide users of financial statements with more decision-useful information. The guidance eliminates the classification of equity securities into different categories (that is, trading or available-for-sale) and requires equity securities to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value recognized through net income. The amendments are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This guidance will require DeVry GroupAdtalem to record the changes in the fair value of its available-for-sale equity investments through net income. Management anticipates the adoption will not have a significant impact on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In September 2015, FASB issued ASU No. 2015-16: “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments.” This guidance was issued to simplify the accounting for provisional amounts for items in a business combination for which the accounting is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs and where the provisional amounts have been adjusted during the measurement period. The amendments in this guidance require an entity to present separately on the face of the income statement or disclose in the notes the portion of the amount recorded in current-period earnings by line item that would have been recorded in previous reporting periods if the adjustment to the provisional amounts had been recognized as of the acquisition date. This guidance requires DeVry Group to record and disclose measurement-period adjustments for business combinations as a period adjustment as opposed to a retroactive adjustment to the opening balance sheet of the acquired entity. The guidance is effective for DeVry Group’s current fiscal year and has had no impact on current year financial reporting.

 

In May 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09: “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” This guidance was issued to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and develop a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. DeVry Groupfiscal years. Adtalem will implement this guidance effective July 1, 2018 using the retrospective approach. Management is evaluatingcurrently assessing Adtalem’s revenue recognition policies and procedures, and based on the analysis performed to date, anticipates the adoption will not have a significant impact the guidance will have on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements when adopted.Statements.

 

Reclassifications

Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, we changed our reportable segments as described in “Note 15: Segment Information.” Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current reportable segment presentation within the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, DeVry University is classified as discontinued operations as discussed in “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale.” Prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current classification. Certain expenses previously allocated to DeVry University within the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment have been reclassified to the Home Office and Other segment based on discontinued operation reporting guidance regarding allocation of corporate overhead. See “Note 15: Segment Information” for additional information.

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In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016,2017, we retrospectively adopted ASU No. 2015-17: “Income Taxes2016-18: “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 740)230): Balance Sheet ClassificationRestricted Cash.” Under ASU 2016-18, changes in restricted cash is no longer included as cash provided by or used in operating activities since these balances are now included in the beginning and ending balance of Deferred Taxes.cash in the statement of cash flows. In addition, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, we retrospectively adopted ASU 2016-09: “Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.This guidance was issued to simplifyUnder ASU 2016-09, cash outflows from employee taxes paid when shares are withheld are classified as a financing activity. Our prior practice classified these amounts as an operating activity in the accounting for classificationstatement of deferred taxescash flows. Therefore, we changed line items on the balance sheet. The guidance eliminatesConsolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the previous requirement for organizations to present deferred tax assets and liabilities as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Instead, organizations will now be required to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. As a result, we decreased current deferred income tax assets by $41.3 million, increased noncurrent deferred income tax assets by $24.9 million and decreased noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities by $16.4 million on thesix months ended December 31, 2015 Consolidated Balance Sheet. This reclassification had no effect2016 based on reported net income.adopting ASU 2016-09 and 2016-18 as follows (in thousands):

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:    
Previously Reported $34,919 
ASU 2016-09 Adjustment  2,650 
ASU 2016-18 Adjustment  3,909 
As Currently Reported $41,478 
     
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities:    
Previously Reported $207,912 
ASU 2016-09 Adjustment  (2,650)
As Currently Reported $205,262 
     
Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash:    
Previously Reported $(108,219)
ASU 2016-18 Adjustment  3,909 
As Currently Reported $(104,310)
     
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Year:    
Previously Reported $199,945 
ASU 2016-18 Adjustment  11,092 
As Currently Reported $211,037 

 

NOTE 5: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem maintains fourthree stock-based incentive plans: the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 and the SecondFourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013. Under these plans, directors, key executives and managerial employees are eligible to receive incentive stock or nonqualified options to purchase shares of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s common stock. The SecondFourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 also permit the granting of stock appreciation rights, RSUs, performance-based RSUs and other stock and cash-based compensation. Although options remain outstanding under the 1999, 2003 and 2005 incentive plans, no further stock-based grants will be issued from these plans. The SecondFourth Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board. Options are granted for terms of up to ten years and can vest immediately or over periods of up to five years. The requisite service period is equal to the vesting period. The option price under the plans is the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant.

 

Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award. DeVry GroupAdtalem accounts for stock-based compensation granted to retirement eligible employees that fully vests upon an employee’s retirement under the non-substantive vesting period approach. Under this approach, the entire stock-based compensation expense is recognized at the grant date for stock-based grants issued to retirement eligible employees. For non-retirement eligible employees, stock-based compensation expense is recognized as expense over the employee requisite service period. With the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on July 1, 2017, we account for forfeitures of outstanding but unvested grants in the period reduced by an estimated forfeiture rate.they occur.

 

At December 31, 2016, 6,814,8512017, 8,797,617 authorized but unissued shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s stock-based incentive plans.

 

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The following is a summary of options activity for the six months ended December 31, 2016:2017:

 

     Weighted        Weighted   
   Weighted Average Aggregate    Weighted Average Aggregate 
   Average Remaining Intrinsic    Average Remaining Intrinsic 
 Number of Exercise Contractual Value  Number of Exercise Contractual Value 
 Options  Price  Life (in Years)  (in thousands)  Options  Price  Life (in Years)  (in thousands) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2016  3,574,336  $32.79         
Outstanding at July 1, 2017  2,794,850  $34.68         
Options Granted  397,700   23.78           491,275   33.90         
Options Exercised  (649,678)  21.61           (308,805)  31.65         
Options Forfeited  (7,720)  31.01           (28,770)  28.31         
Options Expired  (23,081)  31.01           (559,349)  46.79         
Outstanding at December 31, 2016  3,291,557   33.93   5.66  $12,461 
Exercisable at December 31, 2016  2,293,387  $38.07   4.16  $4,715 
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  2,389,201   32.20   6.29  $26,675 
Exercisable at December 31, 2017  1,291,547  $35.86   4.12  $11,010 

 

The following is a summary of stock appreciation rights activity for the six months ended December 31, 2016:2017:

 

        Weighted    
  Number of  Weighted  Average  Aggregate 
  Stock  Average  Remaining  Intrinsic 
  Appreciation  Exercise  Contractual  Value 
  Rights  Price  Life (in Years)  (in thousands) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2016  118,065  $42.74         
Rights Granted  -   -         
Rights Exercised  -   -         
Rights Canceled  -   -         
Outstanding at December 31, 2016  118,065   42.74   0.92  $15 
Exercisable at December 31, 2016  118,065  $42.74   0.92  $15 
        Weighted    
  Number of  Weighted  Average  Aggregate 
  Stock  Average  Remaining  Intrinsic 
  Appreciation  Exercise  Contractual  Value 
  Rights  Price  Life (in Years)  (in thousands) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2017  99,500  $45.04         
Rights Exercised  (34,100)  38.71         
Rights Expired  (65,400)  48.34         
Outstanding at December 31, 2017  -   -   -  $- 
Exercisable at December 31, 2017  -  $-   -  $- 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the six months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 and 2015 was $3.6$2.3 million and $0.1$3.6 million, respectively.

 

The fair value of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s stock option awards was estimated using a binomial model. This model uses historical cancelation and exercise experience of DeVry GroupAdtalem 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 value of options granted at market price under DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s stock-based incentive plans during the first six months of fiscal years 2018 and 2017 was $14.63 and 2016 was $9.09, and $10.17, per share, respectively. The fair value of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s stock option grants was estimated assuming the following weighted average assumptions:

 

 Fiscal Year  Fiscal Year 
 2017  2016  2018  2017 
Expected Life (in Years)  6.88   6.78   6.68   6.88 
Expected Volatility  42.41%  41.35%  41.45%  42.41%
Risk-free Interest Rate  1.41%  1.85%  1.95%  1.41%
Dividend Yield  1.19%  1.01%  0.00%  1.19%
Pre-vesting Forfeiture Rate  10.00%  3.00%  NA   10.00%

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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 Group’sAdtalem’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 Group’sAdtalem’s long-term historical volatility. On February 16, 2017, Adtalem discontinued payment of cash dividends, resulting in the elimination of a dividend yield from the assumptions. The pre-vesting stock option forfeiture rate isfor fiscal year 2017 was based on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s historical stock option forfeiture experience. The main driverWith the adoption of ASU 2016-09 on July 1, 2017, we account for the increasedforfeitures as they occur. Therefore, no pre-vesting stock option forfeiture rate is the change in the business environment at DeVry Group and its institutions, which has resulted in increased turnover in executive management.applies for fiscal year 2018.

 

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

 

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During the first six months of fiscal year 2017, DeVry Group2018, Adtalem granted 644,340493,880 RSUs to selected employees and directors. Of these, 221,710 were239,290 are performance-based RSUs and 422,630 were254,590 are non-performance-based RSUs. Performance-based RSUs are earned by the recipients over a three-year period based on achievement of certain mission-based and academic goals, whenachievement of a minimum level of DeVry GroupAdtalem’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) or achievement of a minimum level of return on invested capital (“ROIC”) is attained.. Non-performance-based RSUs are subject to restrictions which lapse ratably over one, three or four-year periods on the grant anniversary date based on the recipient’s continued service on the Board, or employment with DeVry GroupAdtalem or upon retirement. During the restriction period, the recipient of the non-performance based RSUs shall havehas the right to receive dividend equivalents.equivalents, if any. This right does not pertain to the performance-based RSUs. The following is a summary of RSUsRSU activity for the six months ended December 31, 2016:2017:

 

   Weighted    Weighted 
    Average     Average 
 Number of Grant Date  Number of Grant Date 
 RSUs  Fair Value  RSUs  Fair Value 
Nonvested at July 1, 2016  1,139,350  $27.78 
Nonvested at July 1, 2017  1,279,667  $26.14 
RSUs Granted  644,340   23.84   493,880   34.15 
RSUs Vested  (361,964)  27.18   (363,831)  31.28 
RSUs Forfeited  (43,671)  28.14   (102,563)  28.22 
Nonvested at December 31, 2016  1,378,055  $26.09 
Nonvested at December 31, 2017  1,307,153  $27.93 

 

The weighted average estimated grant date fair value forof RSUs granted at market price under DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s stock-based incentive plans during the first six months of fiscal years 2018 and 2017 was $34.15 and 2016 was $23.84, and $26.04, per share, respectively.

 

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

 

 For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
  For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Cost of Educational Services $1,147  $1,272  $2,987  $3,268  $1,214  $1,147  $2,634  $2,987 
Student Services and Administrative Expense  2,436   2,702   6,346   6,944   2,581   2,436   5,598   6,346 
Stock-Based Compensation Expense  3,583   3,974   9,333   10,212 
Restructuring Expense  -   -   548   - 
  3,795   3,583   8,780   9,333 
Income Tax Benefit  (1,251)  (1,514)  (3,283)  (3,718)  (1,667)  (1,251)  (4,101)  (3,283)
Net Stock-Based Compensation Expense $2,332  $2,460  $6,050  $6,494  $2,128  $2,332  $4,679  $6,050 

 

As of December 31, 2016, $25.82017, $30.3 million of total pre-tax unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to nonvested grants is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.52.7 years. The total fair value of options and RSUs vested during the six months ended December 31, 20162017 and 20152016 was approximately $12.8$14.2 million and $13.9$12.8 million, respectively.

 

There was no capitalized stock-based compensation expensecost at each of December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.

 

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

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NOTE 6: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

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

 

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

 

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Level 1Quoted 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 3–3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

 

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

 

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

 

Assets measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination. These assets are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. This impairment review was most recently completed as of May 31, 2016.2017. See “Note 10: Intangible Assets” for further discussion on the impairment review including valuation techniques and assumptions.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, management committed to a plan to sell the DeVry UniversityThe following table presents Adtalem’s assets and Carrington co-located campus in Pomona, California, which met criteria to be classified as an asset held for sale. This required a write-down of the assets to fair market value less costs to sell. The building is being marketed to prospective buyers and is available for immediate sale which is likely to occur within one year. We used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in our analysis, including third party offers received to acquire the building. Based on third party offers, management estimated the assets’ fair market values less costs to sell at approximately $11.3 million, which resulted in the carrying value exceeding the fair market value by $4.8 million. As a result, Land, Building and Equipment Held for Sale, Net of $11.3 million was recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheetliabilities at December 31, 20162017, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and a $4.8 million pre-tax Loss on Assets Held for Sale was recorded inare categorized using the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016. See “Note 2: Assets Held for Sale” for further discussion.fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents $212,239  $-  $- 
Available-for-Sale Investments:            
Marketable Securities, short-term  4,268   -   - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net  -   44,280   - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations  -   23,903   - 
FIES Receivable  -   16,087   - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value $216,507  $84,270  $- 

 

The following table presents DeVry Group'sAdtalem’s assets and liabilities at June 30, 2017, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents $240,426  $-  $- 
Available-for-Sale Investments:            
Marketable Securities, short-term  4,013   -   - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net  -   45,759   - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations  - �� 26,590   - 
FIES Receivable  -   22,860   - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value $244,439  $95,209  $- 

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The following table presents Adtalem’s assets and liabilities at December 31, 2016, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

 

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents $199,945  $-  $- 
Available-for-Sale Investments:            
Marketable Securities, short-term  3,844   -   - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net  -   45,982   - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations  -   29,499   - 
FIES Long-Term Receivable  -   13,151   - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value $203,789  $88,632  $- 

The following table presents DeVry Group's assets and liabilities at June 30, 2016, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents $308,164  $-  $- 
Available-for-Sale Investments:            
Marketable Securities, short-term  3,609   -   - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net  -   49,025   - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations  -   32,121   - 
FIES Long-Term Receivable  -   13,057   - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value $311,773  $94,203  $- 

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The following table presents DeVry Group's assets and liabilities at December 31, 2015, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

 Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents $178,193  $-  $-  $197,860  $-  $- 
Available-for-Sale Investments:                        
Marketable Securities, short-term  3,493   -   -   3,844   -   - 
Institutional Loans Receivable, Net  -   49,547   -   -   44,531   - 
Deferred Acquisition Obligations  -   31,656   -   -   29,499   - 
FIES Long-Term Receivable  -   13,151   - 
Total Financial Assets at Fair Value $181,686  $81,203  $-  $201,704  $87,181  $- 

 

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

 

The fair value of the institutional loans receivable included in Accounts Receivable, Net and Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. See “Note 7: Financing Receivables” for further discussion on these institutional loans receivable.

 

The fair value of the deferred acquisition obligations is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. $15.1$4.0 million, $7.7$14.8 million and $10.9$15.1 million was classified as Accrued ExpensesLiabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, and $14.4$19.9 million, $24.4$11.8 million and $20.7$14.4 million was classified as Deferred Rent and Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

The fair value of DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s receivable under Brazil’s FIES public loan program included in Other AssetsAccounts Receivable, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 20162017 and June 30, 2017, and in Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using published market data on Brazilian interest and inflation rates.

As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs.

 

NOTE 7: FINANCING RECEIVABLES

 

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

 

Reserves for uncollectible loans are determined by analyzing the current aging of accounts receivableinstitutional loans and historical loss rates of loans at each institution. Management performs this analysis periodically throughout the year. Since all of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s financing receivables are generated through the extension of credit to fund educational costs, all such receivables are considered part of the same loan portfolio.

 

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

 

  December 31, 2016  June 30, 2016  December 31, 2015 
Gross Institutional Loans    $55,782     $69,825     $71,712 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                        
Balance at July 1 $(20,800)     $(20,630)     $(20,630)    
Charge-offs and Adjustments  16,281       7,388       4,856     
Recoveries  (438)      (461)      (434)    
Additional Provision  (4,843)      (7,097)      (5,957)    
Balance at End of Period      (9,800)      (20,800)      (22,165)
Net Institutional Loans     $45,982      $49,025      $49,547 

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, certain institutional loan balances were forgiven as part of the FTC settlement as discussed in “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies.” The amounts related to this settlement were $17.5 million in active outstanding balances which carried related allowance for credit loss reserves of $13.4 million. Also forgiven were $12.9 million of inactive loan balances and accrued interest which had previously been removed from the Net Institutional Loans balance.

  December 31, 2017  June 30, 2017  December 31, 2016 
Gross Institutional Loans    $57,397     $57,391     $54,070 
Allowance for Credit Losses:                        
Balance at July 1 $(11,632)     $(7,915)     $(7,915)    
Charge-offs and Adjustments  1,024       4,722       3,054     
Recoveries  (148)      (573)      (438)    
Additional Provision  (2,361)      (7,866)      (4,240)    
Balance at End of Period      (13,117)      (11,632)      (9,539)
Net Institutional Loans     $44,280      $45,759      $44,531 

 

Of the net balances above, $18.8$20.8 million, $21.7$20.1 million and $23.6$18.1 million was classified as Accounts Receivable, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, and $27.2$23.5 million, $27.3$25.7 million and $25.9$26.4 million, representing amounts due beyond one year, was classified as Other Assets, Net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

 

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

 

 December 31, June 30, December 31,  December 31, June 30, December 31, 
 2016  2016  2015  2017  2017  2016 
Institutional Loans:                        
Performing $48,010  $50,045  $52,669  $45,495  $47,072  $46,559 
Nonperforming  7,772   19,780   19,043   11,902   10,319   7,511 
Total Institutional Loans $55,782  $69,825  $71,712  $57,397  $57,391  $54,070 

 

 30-59
Days Past
Due
  60-89
Days Past
Due
  90-119
Days Past
Due
  Greater
Than 120
Days Past
Due
  Total
Past Due
  Current  Total
Institutional
Loans
  1-29 Days
Past Due
  30-59
Days Past
Due
  60-89
Days Past
Due
  Greater
Than 90
Days Past
Due
  Total Past
Due
  Current  Total
Institutional
Loans
 
Institutional Loans:                                                        
December 31, 2017 $8,569  $1,021  $1,166  $11,902  $22,658  $34,739  $57,397 
June 30, 2017 $7,162  $2,192  $583  $10,319  $20,256  $37,135  $57,391 
December 31, 2016 $5,863  $2,998  $1,917  $7,772  $18,550  $37,232  $55,782  $5,657  $2,904  $1,762  $7,511  $17,834  $36,236  $54,070 
June 30, 2016 $8,038  $1,512  $924  $19,780  $30,254  $39,571  $69,825 
December 31, 2015 $6,303  $2,004  $1,623  $19,043  $28,973  $42,739  $71,712 

 

Loans are considered nonperforming if they are more than 12090 days past due. At December 31, 2016,2017, nonperforming loans totaled $7.8$11.9 million, of which $7.7$11.8 million had a specific allowance for credit losses. At June 30, 2016,2017, nonperforming loans totaled $19.8$10.3 million, of which $19.7$10.2 million had a specific allowance for credit losses. At December 31, 2015,2016, nonperforming loans totaled $19.0$7.5 million, of which $17.2$7.4 million had a specific allowance for credit losses.

 

NOTE 8: DIVIDENDS AND SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem paid dividends of $11.4 million $11.6 million and $11.6 million on December 22, 2016, June 24, 2016 and December 23, 2015, respectively.2016. On February 16, 2017, the Board determined to discontinue cash dividend payments. Future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board.

  

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DeVry GroupAdtalem has repurchased shares under the following programs as of December 31, 2016:2017:

 

Date Shares Total Cost  Shares Total Cost 
Authorized Repurchased  (in millions)  Repurchased  (in millions) 
November 15, 2006  908,399  $35.0   908,399  $35.0 
May 13, 2008  1,027,417   50.0   1,027,417   50.0 
November 11, 2009  972,205   50.0   972,205   50.0 
August 11, 2010  1,103,628   50.0   1,103,628   50.0 
November 10, 2010  968,105   50.0   968,105   50.0 
May 20, 2011  2,396,143   100.0   2,396,143   100.0 
November 2, 2011  3,478,299   100.0   3,478,299   100.0 
August 29, 2012  2,005,317   62.7   2,005,317   62.7 
December 15, 2015  1,546,116   32.5   1,672,250   36.6 
February 16, 2017  3,460,922   121.2 
Totals  14,405,629  $530.2   17,992,685  $655.5 

 

On December 15, 2015,February 16, 2017, the Board authorized DeVry Group’s ninthAdtalem’s tenth share repurchase program, which allows DeVry GroupAdtalem to repurchase up to $100$300 million of its common stock through December 31, 2017.2020. A total of 676,8142,675,626 shares were repurchased during the six months ended December 31, 20162017 under the tenth share repurchase program for an aggregate of $16.4$93.2 million. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be determined based on evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The buyback will be funded through available cash balances and/or borrowings and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

 

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

 

NOTE 9: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

São Judas Tadeu

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

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

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

  November 1,
2017
 
Current Assets $558 
Property and Equipment  16 
Other Long-term Assets  1,838 
Goodwill  4,121 
Total Assets Acquired  6,533 
Liabilities Assumed  569 
Net Assets Acquired $5,964 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the Adtalem Brazil reporting unit which is classified within the Technology and Business segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include SJT’s strategic fit into Adtalem’s expanding presence in test preparation and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

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

 

Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists

 

On July 1, 2016, Becker completed the acquisition of 100% of the stock of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”)ACAMS for $330.6 million, net of cash of $23.5 million. The payment for this purchase was made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, and was funded with available domestic cash balances and $175 million in borrowings under DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s revolving credit facility. ACAMS is the largestan international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention professionals. The acquisition furthers Becker’sAdtalem’s global growth strategy into professional education and enhances Becker’s position as a leading provider of lifelong learning for professionals.

 

The operations of ACAMS are included in DeVry Group’s International andAdtalem’s Professional Education segment. The results of ACAMS’s operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry GroupAdtalem since the date of acquisition.

 

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

 

  July 1, 2016 
Current Assets $24,895 
Property and Equipment  432 
Other Long-term Assets  3,200 
Intangible Assets  88,600 
Goodwill  274,620 
Total Assets Acquired  391,747 
Liabilities Assumed  37,619 
Net Assets Acquired $354,128 

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July 1, 2016 

 
Current Assets $24,895 
Property and Equipment  432 
Other Long-term Assets  3,131 
Intangible Assets  88,600 
Goodwill  274,689 
Total Assets Acquired  391,747 
Liabilities Assumed  37,619 
Net Assets Acquired $354,128 

 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the Becker and ACAMS reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. The amounts in the table above changed from that reported in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 after an adjustment to purchase accounting. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include ACAMS’s strategic fit into Becker’sAdtalem’s expanding presence in professional education, the reputation of the ACAMS brand as a leader in the industry and potential future growth opportunity. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $88.6 million of acquired intangible assets, $39.9 million was assigned to Trade Names, which has been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization with an average useful life of approximately nine years. The preliminary values and estimated useful lives by asset type are as follows (in thousands):

 

 July 1, 2016 July 1, 2016
 Value
Assigned
  Estimated
Useful Life
 Value
Assigned
  Estimated
Useful Life
Customer Relationships $42,500  10 years $42,500  10 years
Curriculum  5,000  3 years  5,000  3 years
Non-compete Agreements  700  1 year  700  1 year
Proprietary Technology  500  4 years  500  4 years

 

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

Faculdade de Imperatriz

On June 1, 2016, DeVry Brasil completed the acquisition of Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”). Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil agreed to pay approximately $6.8 million in cash, in exchange for 100% of the stock of Facimp. Approximately $3.5 million of payments were made in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $3.3 million required over the succeeding four years. Facimp serves approximately 2,000 students in the city of Imperatriz, and offers undergraduate programs such as a business, accounting, economics, law, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, pedagogy, systems information and marketing. The acquisition of Facimp further expands DeVry Brasil’s presence in the northeast areas of the country.

The operations of Facimp are included in DeVry Group’s International and Professional Education segment. The results of Facimp’s operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

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

  June 1, 2016 
Current Assets $1,626 
Property and Equipment  291 
Intangible Assets  2,652 
Goodwill  4,997 
Total Assets Acquired  9,566 
Liabilities Assumed  2,756 
Net Assets Acquired $6,810 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. The amounts in the table above changed from that reported in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 after an adjustment to purchase accounting. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include Facimp’s strategic fit into DeVry Group’s expanding presence in northeast Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $2.7 million of acquired intangible assets, $2.1 million was assigned to Accreditations and $0.5 million was assigned to Trade Names. None of the acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization.

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

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Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A.

On December 15, 2015, DeVry Brasil completed the acquisition of Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A. (“Grupo Ibmec”). Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil agreed to pay approximately $191.0 million in cash, in exchange for 100% of the stock of Grupo Ibmec. Approximately $180.5 million of payments were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $10.5 million required over the succeeding six years. Grupo Ibmec is a nationally recognized educational institution and has been widely-known for its academic excellence for more than 40 years. Grupo Ibmec serves more than 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students onsite and online throughout Brazil. The acquisition of Grupo Ibmec continues the process of expanding DeVry Group’s presence in Brazil.

The operations of Grupo Ibmec are included in DeVry Group’s International and Professional Education segment. The results of Grupo Ibmec’s operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

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

  December 15,
2015
 
Current Assets $27,615 
Property and Equipment  17,968 
Other Long-term Assets  2,639 
Intangible Assets  59,275 
Goodwill  107,888 
Total Assets Acquired  215,385 
Liabilities Assumed  24,423 
Net Assets Acquired $190,962 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. The intangible assets and goodwill balances changed from that reported in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 after an adjustment to purchase accounting. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include Grupo Ibmec’s strategic fit into DeVry Group’s expanding presence in Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $59.3 million of acquired intangible assets, $34.7 million was assigned to Accreditations and $18.4 million was assigned to Trade Names, both of which have been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization with an average useful life of five years. The values and estimated useful lives by asset type are as follows (in thousands):

  December 15, 2015
  Value
Assigned
  Estimated
Useful Life
Student Relationships $4,360  5 years
Curriculum  1,821  5 years

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

 

NOTE 10: INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

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

 

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Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

 

  December 31, 2016   
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Weighted Average
Amortization
Period
Amortizable Intangible Assets:          
Student Relationships $12,657  $(8,324) 5 Years
Customer Relationships  42,900   (2,547) 10 Years
Non-compete Agreements  1,640   (1,226) 3 Years
Curriculum/Software  8,143   (2,206) 4 Years
Franchise Contracts  10,783   (1,148) 18 Years
Clinical Agreements  399   (93) 15 Years
Trade Names  1,163   (901) 10 Years
Proprietary Technology  500   (63) 4 Years
Total $78,185  $(16,508)  
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets:          
Trade Names $110,048       
Trademarks  1,645       
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  14,100       
Intellectual Property  13,940       
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  1,200       
Carrington Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  20,200       
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  100,000       
DeVry Brasil Accreditation  98,718       
Total $359,851       

 June 30, 2016  December 31, 2017   
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Weighted Average
Amortization
Period
Amortizable Intangible Assets:                 
Student Relationships $14,530  $(7,150) $11,049  $(8,999) 5 Years
Customer Relationships  400   (170)  42,900   (7,261) 10 Years
Non-compete Agreements  940   (799)  700   (682) 1 Year
Curriculum/Software  4,038   (1,914)  7,143   (3,375) 4 Years
Franchise Contracts  10,968   (863)  10,597   (1,717) 18 Years
Clinical Agreements  406   (81)  392   (118) 15 Years
Trade Names  1,183   (858)  1,143   (1,000) 10 Years
Proprietary Technology  500   (187) 4 Years
Total $32,465  $(11,835) $74,424  $(23,339) 
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets:        
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:         
Trade Names $70,731      $109,462      
Trademarks  1,645     
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  14,100       14,100      
Intellectual Property  13,940       13,940      
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  1,200       1,200      
Carrington Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  20,200       20,200      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  100,000       100,000      
DeVry Brasil Accreditation  100,410     
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation  97,013      
Total $322,226      $355,915      
         
 June 30, 2017   
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
   
Amortizable Intangible Assets:         
Student Relationships $12,459  $(9,323) 
Customer Relationships  42,900   (4,923) 
Non-compete Agreements  700   (665) 
Curriculum/Software  7,147   (2,329) 
Franchise Contracts  10,615   (1,425) 
Clinical Agreements  393   (104) 
Trade Names  1,145   (945) 
Proprietary Technology  500   (125) 
Total $75,859  $(19,839) 
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:         
Trade Names $109,519      
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  14,100      
Intellectual Property  13,940      
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  1,200      
Carrington Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  20,200      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  100,000      
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation  97,179      
Total $356,138      

 

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 December 31, 2015  December 31, 2016   
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
   
Amortizable Intangible Assets:                 
Student Relationships $11,739  $(4,128) $12,657  $(8,324) 
Customer Relationships  400   (150)  42,900   (2,547) 
Test Prep Relationships  808   (741)
Non-compete Agreements  940   (705)  1,640   (1,226) 
Curriculum/Software  3,692   (1,587)  8,143   (2,206) 
Outplacement Relationships  3,900   (1,894)
Franchise Contracts  8,861   (451)  10,783   (1,148) 
Clinical Agreements  328   (55)  399   (93) 
Trade Names  957   (645)  1,163   (901) 
Proprietary Technology  500   (63) 
Total $31,625  $(10,356) $78,185  $(16,508) 
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets:        
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets:         
Trade Names $63,667      $110,048      
Trademarks  1,645     
Ross Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  14,100       14,100      
Intellectual Property  13,940       13,940      
Chamberlain Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  1,200       1,200      
Carrington Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  60,700       20,200      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations  100,000       100,000      
DeVry Brasil Accreditation  81,380     
Adtalem Brazil Accreditation  98,718      
Total $336,632      $358,206      

 

Amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $2.5 million and $5.0 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2017, respectively, and $2.4 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016, respectively, and $1.4 million and $2.6 million for the three and six months ended December 31, 2015, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years ending June 30 and in the aggregate, by reporting unit, is as follows (in thousands):

 

 Becker and Adtalem    
Fiscal Year DeVry Brasil  Becker  Total  ACAMS  Brazil  Total 
2017 $3,635  $7,482  $11,117 
2018  2,912   6,501   9,413  $6,501  $2,861  $9,362 
2019  2,093   6,422   8,515   6,422   2,057   8,479 
2020  1,474   4,671   6,145   4,671   1,448   6,119 
2021  923   4,440   5,363   4,440   907   5,347 
2022  4,300   615   4,915 
Thereafter  7,125   19,686   26,811   15,386   6,387   21,773 

 

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

 

Indefinite-lived intangible assets related to 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.

 

In accordance with GAAP, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, these assets must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s annual impairment review was most recently completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016,2017, at which time, there were impairment losses recorded related to Carrington goodwill and the Carrington Accreditation and Title IV Eligibility indefinite-lived intangible asset totaling $48.2 million. Nowas no impairment loss associated with recorded goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets for any other reporting unit was realized as estimated fair values exceeded carrying amounts.unit.

 

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DeVry GroupAdtalem had six reporting units whichthat contained goodwill as of the start of the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.2018. These reporting units constitute components for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management and the Board.management. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit containing the goodwill exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent the “implied fair value” of the reporting unit goodwill is less than the carrying amount of the goodwill.recognized. In analyzing the results of operations and business conditions of all sixthe reporting units as of December 31, 2016,2017, it was determined that no triggering event had occurred during the first six months of fiscal year 2017 that would indicate the carrying value of a reporting unit had exceeded its fair value.value, except at DeVry University. During the quarter, a triggering event did occur within the DeVry University reporting unit which resulted in a write-off of all goodwill balances as of December 31, 2017.

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry University to Cogswell Education, LLC (“Cogswell”). Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry New York Inc. to Cogswell for $1.00. As this sales price indicates a fair value that is less than the carrying value of the DeVry University goodwill and intangible asset balances, both amounts were written down to zero as of December 31, 2017. This resulted in impairment charges for goodwill of $22.2 million and indefinite-lived intangible assets of $1.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. These amounts were charged to Discontinued Operations (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”).

 

For indefinite-lived intangible assets at the six reporting units that contained indefinite-lived intangible assets as of December 31, 2017, management first analyzes qualitative factors including results of operations and business conditions, of the seven reporting units that contained indefinite-lived intangible assets, significant changes in cash flows at the individual indefinite-lived intangible asset level, if applicable, as well as how much previously calculated fair values exceed carrying values to determine if it is more likely than not that the intangible assets associated with these reporting units have been impaired. Based on its analysis,At Carrington, management has determined that, as of December 31, 2016, no triggering event had occurred during the first six months of fiscal year 2017 that would indicate the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset had exceeded its fair value.

These interim triggering event conclusions were based on the fact that the qualitative analysis of DeVry Group’s reporting unitsis executing a plan to increase enrollment and indefinite-lived intangible assets resulted in no impairment indicatorscontrol costs to improve profitability. As a result, as of the end of fiscal year 2016, except at the Carrington and DeVry University reporting units, and that no interim events or deviations from planned operating results occurred as of December 31, 2016, that would cause management to reassess these conclusions.

In regards to Carrington, the first six monthssecond quarter of fiscal year 2017 revenue2018, management does not believe business conditions had deteriorated such that it was in-line withmore likely than not that the fair value of the Title IV Eligibility and operating income was better than the fiscal year 2017 operating plan which was used in the May 31, 2016 impairment analysis; thus, management believes that no indicator of further impairment currently exists with this reporting unit. Accreditation indefinite-lived intangible asset had fallen below its carrying value.Should declines in student enrollment at Carrington result in financial performance that is significantly below management expectations, the carrying value of this reporting unit may exceed its fair value andunit’s indefinite-lived intangible assets could be impaired. This could require a write-off of up to $20.2 million.million.

 

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

These interim triggering event conclusions were based on the fact that the qualitative analysis of Adtalem’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets resulted in no impairment indicators as of the end of fiscal year 2017, except at the DeVry University reporting unit, experienced a 23.9% decline in revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 as compared to the year-ago period, operating income was in-line with the operating plan which was used in the May 31, 2016 impairment analysis. This reporting unit is expected to meetand that no interim events or deviations from planned positive operating results for fiscal year 2017. As a result, management did not believe business conditions had deteriorated such that it was more likely than not that the fair value of DeVry University was below carrying value for this reporting unit or its associated indefinite-lived intangible assetsoccurred as of December 31, 2016. Based on the May 31, 2016 impairment review, DeVry University’s current and forecasted profitability is sufficient2017, that would cause management to maintain a fair value greater than its carrying value. The fair value of this reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 6% as of the May 31, 2016 valuation date. DeVry University has been able to adjust operating expenses to offset in excess of 90% of the revenue declines experienced over the last two years. This has resulted in positive cash flows sufficient to produce a fair value in excess of the carrying value of this reporting unit. Management monitors enrollment and financial performance of the reporting unit. Should management not be able to adjust costs to offset future declines in student enrollment and revenue, resulting in financial performance that is significantly below management expectations, the carrying value of this reporting unit may exceed its fair value, and goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets could be impaired. Also, regulatory changes and the outcome of legal or regulatory actions could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of DeVry University and impose significant restrictions on the ability of DeVry University to operate. These scenarios could require a write-off of up to $23.8 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill.reassess these conclusions.

Operating income and cash flows at all other reporting units for the first six months of fiscal year 2017 were not materially different from the budgeted amounts used in the impairment analysis as of May 31, 2016. Full year operating results are also forecast to not materially differ from the full year operating plan. Thus, management does not believe any of the reporting units or their associated indefinite-lived intangible assets fair values would have declined enough to fall below the carrying values as of December 31, 2016.

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

 

At December 31, 2016,2017, intangible assets from business combinations totaled $421.5$407.0 million and goodwill totaled $854.8$832.9 million. Together, these assets equaled approximately 55%56% of total assets as of such date, and any impairment could significantly affect future results of operations.

 

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

 

 December 31, June 30 December 31,  December 31, June 30, December 31, 
Reporting Unit 2016  2016  2015  2017  2017  2016 
Chamberlain $4,716  $4,716  $4,716 
AUC $68,321  $68,321  $68,321   68,321   68,321   68,321 
RUSM and RUSVM  237,173   237,173   237,173   237,173   237,173   237,173 
Chamberlain  4,716   4,716   4,716 
Carrington  -   -   5,811 
DeVry Brasil  216,050   223,558   172,274 
Becker  306,382   32,043   32,503 
DeVry University  22,196   22,196   22,196 
Becker and ACAMS  306,808   306,653   306,382 
Adtalem Brazil  215,925   212,223   216,050 
Total $854,838  $588,007  $542,994  $832,943  $829,086  $832,642 

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

 

 December 31, June 30, December 31,  December 31, June 30, December 31, 
Reporting Segment 2016  2016  2015  2017  2017  2016 
Medical and Healthcare $310,210  $310,210  $316,021  $310,210  $310,210  $310,210 
International and Professional Education  522,432   255,601   204,777 
Business, Technology and Management  22,196   22,196   22,196 
Professional Education  306,808   306,653   306,382 
Technology and Business  215,925   212,223   216,050 
Total $854,838  $588,007  $542,994  $832,943  $829,086  $832,642 

 

The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting segment (in thousands):

 

  Medical and Healthcare  International  Business,    
     Accumulated  and  Technology    
     Impairment  Professional  and    
  Gross  Losses  Education  Management  Total 
Balance at June 30, 2014 $495,927  $(86,933) $88,689  $22,196  $519,879 
Acquisitions  -   -   55,915   -   55,915 
Foreign currency exchange rate changes  -   -   (23,465)  -   (23,465)
Balance at June 30, 2015  495,927   (86,933)  121,139   22,196   552,329 
Acquisitions  -   -   104,613   -   104,613 
Impairments  -   (92,973)  -   -   (92,973)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes  -   -   (20,975)  -   (20,975)
Balance at December 31, 2015  495,927   (179,906)  204,777   22,196   542,994 
Purchase Accounting Adjustments  -   -   4,575   -   4,575 
Acquisitions  -   -   11,394   -   11,394 
Impairments  -   (5,811)  -   -   (5,811)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes  -   -   34,855   -   34,855 
Balance at June 30, 2016  495,927   (185,717)  255,601   22,196   588,007 
Purchase Accounting Adjustments  -   -   (3,122)  -   (3,122)
Acquisitions  -   -   274,620   -   274,620 
Foreign currency exchange rate changes  -   -   (4,667)  -   (4,667)
Balance at December 31, 2016 $495,927  $(185,717) $522,432  $22,196  $854,838 

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           U.S. Traditional    
           Postsecondary    
  Medical     Technology     Accumulated    
  and  Professional  and     Impairment    
  Healthcare  Education  Business  Gross  Losses  Total 
Balance at June 30, 2016  310,210   32,043   223,558   185,717   (185,717)  565,811 
Purchase Accounting Adjustments  -   -   (3,122)  -   -   (3,122)
Acquisitions  -   274,620   -   -   -   274,620 
Foreign exchange rate changes  -   (281)  (4,386)  -   -   (4,667)
Balance at December 31, 2016  310,210   306,382   216,050   185,717   (185,717)  832,642 
Purchase Accounting Adjustments  -   69   (481)  -   -   (412)
Foreign exchange rate changes  -   202   (3,346)  -   -   (3,144)
Balance at June 30, 2017  310,210   306,653   212,223   185,717   (185,717)  829,086 
Acquisitions  -   -   4,121   -   -   4,121 
Foreign exchange rate changes  -   155   (419)  -   -   (264)
Balance at December 31, 2017 $310,210  $306,808  $215,925  $185,717  $(185,717) $832,943 

 

The increase in the goodwill balance from June 30, 20162017 in the InternationalProfessional Education segment is the result of a change in the value of the British Sterling Pound compared to the U.S. dollar. Since Becker’s European subsidiary’s goodwill is recorded in local currency, fluctuations in the value of the British Sterling Pound in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of this asset. The increase in the goodwill balance from June 30, 2017 in the Technology and Professional EducationBusiness segment is the result of the addition of $274.6$4.1 million with the acquisition of ACAMS.SJT. The increase was partially offset by a change in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar. Since DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil goodwill is recorded in 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.

 

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

 

 December 31, June 30, December 31,  December 31, June 30, December 31, 
Reporting Segment 2016  2016  2015  2017  2017  2016 
Medical and Healthcare $157,700  $157,700  $198,200  $137,500  $137,500  $137,500 
International and Professional Education  200,506   162,881   136,787 
Business, Technology and Management  1,645   1,645   1,645 
Professional Education  67,812   67,812   67,812 
Technology and Business  130,403   130,626   132,694 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  20,200   20,200   20,200 
Total $359,851  $322,226  $336,632  $355,915  $356,138  $358,206 

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets increaseddecreased by $37.6$0.2 million from June 30, 2016.2017. The increasedecrease is the result of the addition of $39.9 million with the acquisition of ACAMS. The increase was partially offset by a change in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar. Since DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil 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 these assets.

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NOTE 11: RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

During the second quarterfirst three and six months of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to reductions in force (“RIF”) and real estate consolidations at Carrington and Adtalem’s home office. Termination benefit charges, as a result of reducing Adtalem’s workforce by 98 positions in the first six months of fiscal year 2018, represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. We also recorded a reduction to restructuring charges in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 for an adjustment to previously accrued estimates for real estate consolidations at Adtalem’s home office. During the first three and six months of fiscal year 2017, DeVry GroupAdtalem recorded pre-tax restructuring charges primarily related to real estate consolidations of $5.1 millionat Carrington and $10.1 million, respectively. These restructuring charges were allocated to segment expense in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 as follows: $3.7 million to Medical and Healthcare, $4.0 million to Business, Technology and Management and $2.4 million to the DeVry GroupAdtalem’s home office. Adtalem’s home office which is classified as “Home Office and Other” in “Note 15: Segment Information.”Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Pre-tax restructuring charges by segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2017  Six Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total 
Medical and Healthcare $-  $-  $-  $26  $86  $112 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  830   298   1,128   1,722   656   2,378 
Home Office and Other  160   1,266   1,426   (465)  2,916   2,451 
Total $990  $1,564  $2,554  $1,283  $3,658  $4,941 

During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, DeVry Group recorded pre-tax restructuring charges related to real estate consolidations of $12.4 million and $31.2 million, respectively. Also during the first six months of fiscal year 2016, DeVry University implemented a reduction in force (“RIF”) which reduced DeVry University’s workforce by 187 total positions and resulted in pre-tax restructuring charges of $0.5 million and $5.8 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, respectively. These charges represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. These restructuring charges were allocated to segment expense in the first six months of fiscal year 2016 as follows: $0.1 million to Medical and Healthcare and $36.9 million to Business, Technology and Management.

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2016  Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 
  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary $2,335  $-  $2,335  $3,703  $-  $3,703 
Home Office and Other  266   362   628   1,929   681   2,610 
Total $2,601  $362  $2,963  $5,632  $681  $6,313 

 

The following table summarizes the separation and restructuring plan activity for the fiscal years 20172018 and 2016,2017, for which cash payments are required (in millions)thousands):

 

Liability balance at June 30, 2015 $27.0 
Increase in liability (separation and other charges)  67.5 
Reduction in liability (payments and adjustments)  (46.3)
Liability balance at June 30, 2016  48.2  $48,223 
Increase in liability (separation and other charges)  5.8   27,620 
Reduction in liability (payments and adjustments)  (16.0)  (29,728)
Liability balance at December 31, 2016 $38.0 
Liability balance at June 30, 2017  46,115 
Increase in liability (separation and other charges)  11,954 
Reduction in liability (payments and adjustments)  (16,304)
Liability balance at December 31, 2017 $41,765 

 

Of this liability balance, $15.3$16.4 million is recorded as Accrued ExpensesLiabilities and $22.7$25.4 million is recorded as Deferred Rent and Other Liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2016.2017. These liability balances primarily represent rent accruals and costs for employees that have either not yet separated from DeVry GroupAdtalem or their full severance has not yet been paid. All of these remaining costs are expected to be paid over the next 12 months except for rent charges which may be paid out for periods of up to 8 years.

 

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NOTE 12: INCOME TAXES

 

A tax benefit

Tax expense from continuing operations of $11.2$109.6 million was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. This2018. As discussed below, tax benefit was driven primarilyexpense from settlement costscontinuing operations includes $101.2 million to record the one-time impact of various regulatory authority litigation,the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), and generated effective tax rates on income from continuing operations of -316.8%202.0% and -12.1%141.2% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively. The effective tax rates on income from continuing operations excluding tax expense related to the Tax Act were 15.6% for the second quarter and 15.0% for the first six months of fiscal year 2018. A tax benefit of $10.1 million was recorded in continuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, driven primarily from the settlement costs were 18.2%of various regulatory litigation, and 19.4%generated effective tax rates on income from continuing operations of 362.0% and -7.6% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, compared to 13.0%2017. The effective tax rates on income from continuing operations excluding the settlements were 19.4% and 13.2%20.8% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, respectively. The2017. Excluding the one-time impact of the Tax Act and settlements, the decrease in tax rates reflects the decrease in the U.S. tax rate increased due toresulting from the Tax Act, as well as an increase in earnings from U.S. operations, which are taxed at a higher rate than income from foreign operations, partially offset by an increase inthe percentage of earnings from foreign operations, which are taxed at lower rates than income from U.S. operations. DeVry Group’s effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations outside the U.S. Earnings of these international operations are not subject to U.S. federal or state income taxes, so long as such earnings are not repatriated, as discussed below. domestic earnings.

Four of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s operating units, AUC, which operates in St. Maarten, RUSM, which operates in Dominica, RUSVM, which operates in St. Kitts, and DeVry Brasil,Adtalem Brazil, which operates in Brazil, all benefit from local tax incentives. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives. RUSM and RUSVM each have agreements with their respective domestic governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, in the case of RUSM, an indefinite period of exemption and, in the case of RUSVM, exemption until 2037. DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from its participation in PROUNI, a Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate students.

 

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DeVry Group has

Adtalem had not previously recorded a U.S. federal or state tax provision for the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries. It is DeVry Group’s intentionAs a result of the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to improve the facilitiesmaintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and operations of its international schoolsaccumulated and pursue future opportunities outside the U.S.earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, cash held by the international subsidiaries in Brazil will not be available for general company purposes, and under current laws, will not be subject to U.S. taxation.no foreign or state tax has been recorded on such amount. As of December 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015,2017, the cumulative undistributed earnings attributable to international operations in Brazil was approximately $91 million.

Adtalem’s effective tax rate was impacted by the Tax Act, which was enacted into law on December 22, 2017. Income tax effects resulting from changes in tax laws are required to be accounted for in the period in which the law is enacted, and the effects are recorded as a component of provision for income taxes from continuing operations. As a result, a provision for income tax resulting from the enactment of the Tax Act was recorded in the quarter.

The Tax Act includes significant changes to the U.S. corporate income tax system, which reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0% as of January 1, 2018; shifts to a modified territorial tax regime, which requires companies to pay a transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were approximately $962previously tax deferred; and creates new taxes on certain foreign-sourced earnings. The decrease in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35.0% to 21.0% results in a blended statutory tax rate of 28.1% for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The new taxes for certain foreign-sourced earnings under the Tax Act are effective for Adtalem after the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.

The tax expense recorded in the quarter upon enactment of the Tax Act includes $96.3 million $891for the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of foreign earnings, payable over eight years; $2.5 million to record the impact of the reduction in tax rates on our net deferred tax asset position; and $829$2.7 million respectively.for state income and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings that are no longer intended to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations, partially offset by $0.3 million to reduce tax expense recorded in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 for the reduction in the U.S. tax rate. As of December 31, 2017, Adtalem had not fully completed its accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act. We are still evaluating various impacts of the enacted legislation and these impacts may materially differ from the estimated impacts recognized in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 due to future treasury regulations, tax law technical corrections, and other potential guidance, notices, rulings, refined computations and actions we may take as a result of the tax legislation, and other items. The SEC has issued rules that allow for a measurement period of up to one year after the enactment date of the legislation to finalize the recording of the related tax impacts.

The Tax Act also includes provisions for Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) wherein taxes on foreign income are imposed in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of foreign corporations. This income will effectively be taxed in general at a 10.5% tax rate. Because of the complexity of these provisions, Adtalem has not completed its analysis on the potential impact to its deferred tax assets and liabilities, or whether to (i) account for GILTI as a component of tax expense in the period in which Adtalem is subject to the rules (the “period cost method”), or (ii) account for GILTI in Adtalem’s measurement of deferred taxes (the “deferred method”).

 

NOTE 13: DEBT

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem entered into a revolving credit facility on March 31, 2015 which expires on March 31, 2020. The Credit Agreementrevolving credit agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) provides for a multi-currency revolving credit facility in the amount of $400 million (the “Aggregate Commitment”) with availability in currencies other than U.S. dollars of up to $200 million. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Aggregate Commitment may be increased up to $550 million. Up to $50 million of the Aggregate Commitment is available for letters of credit. On October 4, 2016, DeVry GroupAdtalem entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement, (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), which amends the Aggregate Commitment to increase the amount available for letters of credit from $50 million to $100 million. This increase was requested to accommodate the requirements of the negotiated settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Education which requires DeVry University to post a letter of credit for $68.4 million (see “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” for additional information regarding this settlement agreement). DeVry GroupAdtalem may select interest rates for borrowings under the Credit Agreement equal to LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate, plus an applicable rate based on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable rate ranges from 2% to 3% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and from 1% to 2% for Base Rate Loans. As of December 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, DeVry GroupAdtalem borrowings under this agreement were $165 million, $125 million and $225 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 2.73%. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015. Borrowings were made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 to fund the acquisition of ACAMS as discussed in “Note 9: Business Combinations.” Additional borrowings were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 to fund the FTC settlement discussed in “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements”3.42%, 3.18% and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies.”2.73%, respectively. There are no required principal payments under this revolving credit agreementthe Credit Agreement and all borrowings and letters of credit mature on March 31, 2020. As a result of the agreement extending beyond one year, the 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, if any. DeVry GroupAdtalem letters of credit outstanding under this agreement were $68.5 million as of each of December 31, 2016 and $0.1 million as of each of2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016. Of this amount, $68.4 million was posted in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 in relation to the ED Settlement (see “Note: 3 Regulatory Settlements”). Upon the close of the sale of DeVry University (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”), Adtalem will continue to post this letter of credit on behalf of DeVry University. As of December 31, 2016, DeVry Group2017, Adtalem is charged an annual fee equal to 2.0% of the undrawn face amount of the outstanding letters of credit under the agreement, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.35% of the undrawn portion of the credit facility as of December 31, 2016.2017. The interest rate, letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s achievement of certain financial ratios.

 

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The revolving credit agreementCredit Agreement contains covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. Maintenance of these financial ratios could place restrictions on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s ability to pay dividends. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a U.S. Department of Education financial responsibility ratio based upon a composite score of an equity ratio, a primary reserve ratio and a net income ratio. Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement would constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding borrowings and replacement of outstanding letters of credit. DeVry GroupAdtalem was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 2016.2017.

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The stock of all U.S. and certain foreign subsidiaries of DeVry GroupAdtalem is pledged as collateral for the borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem also has liabilities recorded for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to the purchases of Faculdade Diferencial Integral (“Facid”), Faculdade IdeaIdeal (“Faci”), Damasio, Grupo Ibmec, Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”) and Facimp (see “Note 9: Business Combinations” for discussion of the Grupo Ibmec and Facimp acquisitions).SJT. This financing is in the form of holdbacks of a portion of the purchase price of these acquisitions or installment payments. Payments are made under these agreements based on payment schedules or the resolution of any pre-acquisition contingencies.

 

NOTE 14: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

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

 

In April 2013, DeVry Group received a Civil Investigative Demand (a “CID”) issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The CID was issued in connection with an investigation into whether DeVry Group caused false claims and/or false statements to be submitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to student loans, guarantees, and grants provided to DeVry Group’s Massachusetts students and required DeVry Group to answer interrogatories and to provide documents relating to periods on or after January 1, 2007. DeVry Group responded to the CID in May 2013. In July 2016, DeVry Group received a second CID from the Office requesting information regarding DeVry University advertising, admissions materials, placement rates, and credit/transferability agreements. DeVry Group is in the process of responding to the second CID.

On July 15, 2014, DeVry Group received a letter dated July 9, 2014, from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of New York (“NYAG”). The letter requested cooperation with the NYAG’s inquiry into whether recent television advertisements and website marketing regarding DeVry University may have violated federal and state laws prohibiting false advertising and deceptive practices. DeVry Group, DeVry University, Inc., and DeVry/New York Inc. (collectively, the “DeVry Parties”) chose to resolve the NYAG inquiry by entering into an Assurance of Discontinuance (the “Assurance”) with the NYAG on January 27, 2017, without admitting or denying the allegations therein. Pursuant to the Assurance, the DeVry Parties agreed to pay $2.25 million for consumer restitution and $0.5 million in penalties, fees and costs. In addition, the DeVry Parties agreed that DeVry Group institutions marketing to New York consumers will maintain specific substantiation and present certain statistics as prescribed to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement other agreed-upon compliance measures.

On August 28, 2015, DeVry University received a request from the Multi-Regional and Foreign School Participation Division of the Federal Student Aid office of the Department of Education (“ED FSA”) for documents and information regarding published employment outcomes and relative earnings information of DeVry University graduates (the “Inquiry”). The stated purpose of the Inquiry was to permit ED FSA to assess DeVry University'sUniversity’s compliance with applicable regulations under Title IV. On January 27, 2016, DeVry University received a Notice of Intent to Limit from ED FSA (the “January“ED January 2016 Notice”), based on a portion of the Inquiry, informing DeVry University of ED FSA’s intention to impose certain limitationsand on the participation of DeVry University in programs authorized pursuant to Title IV. The proposed limitations related to representations in advertising and marketing, regarding the post-graduation employment outcomes of DeVry University students over a period from 1975 to October 1980 (the “Since 1975 Representation”). On October 13, 2016, DeVry University and the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) reached a negotiated agreement to settle the ED January 2016 Notice (the “ED Settlement”). Under the terms of the ED Settlement, among other things, without admitting wrongdoing, DeVry University (1) may no longer make representations regarding the graduate employment outcomes of DeVry University graduates from 1975 to October 1980, including advertising regarding the cumulative graduate employment outcomes since 1975, (2) will maintain or undertake certain recordkeeping and compliance practices to support future representations regarding graduate employment rates and (3) will post a notice on its website and in its enrollment agreements regarding the Since 1975 Representation. The ED Settlement also provides that, except for Heightened Cash Monitoring 1 status, ED will not impose conditions on the timing of, or documentation requirements for, disbursement of aid due to matters relating to lack of substantiation for the Since 1975 Representation. As a result of the ED Settlement, DeVry University’s participation in the Title IV programs will be subject to provisional certification for five years and DeVry University will be required to post a letter of credit equal to the greater of 10% of DeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursements or $68.4 million for a five-year period. Institutions under provisional certification must obtain ED approval before it may award or disburse Title IV funds based on a substantial change, including the establishment of a new location or the addition of an educational program. Provisional certification status also carries fewer due process protections than full certification. As a result, ED may withdraw an institution’s provisional certification more easily than if it is fully certified. Provisional certification does not otherwise limit access to Title IV program funds by students attending the institution.

 

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On January 27, 2016, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) filed a civil complaint (the “FTC lawsuit”) against the DeVry Parties in the United States District Court for the Central District of California alleging that certain of DeVry University’s advertising claims were false or misleading or unsubstantiated at the time they were made in violation of Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The parties settled the FTC lawsuit by stipulation, which was entered by the district court as a Stipulated Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment (the “Order”) on December 19, 2016. Pursuant to the Order, the DeVry Parties paid $49.4 million to the FTC to be distributed at the sole discretion of the FTC; forgave $30.4 million of institutional loans issued before September 30, 2015; and forgave outstanding DeVry University accounts receivable balances of $20.2 million for former students. The Order also requires DeVry Group institutions marketing to U.S. consumers to maintain specific substantiation to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and to implement training and other agreed-upon compliance measures.

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

 

On or about June 21, 2016, T’Lani Robinson and Robby Brown filed an arbitration demand with the American Arbitration Association in Chicago, seeking to represent a putative class of students who received a DeVry University education from January 1, 2008 until April 8, 2016 (“Putative(the “Putative Class Period”). Following DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s filing of a declaratory judgment action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois seeking, among other things, an order declaring that federal court is the appropriate venue for this putative class action, on September 12, 2016, Robinson and Brown voluntarily withdrew their demand for arbitration. On September 20, 2016, Robinson and Brown answered the declaratory judgement action and filed a putative class action counterclaim, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, against DeVry GroupAdtalem Inc., DeVry University, Inc., and DeVry/New York, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The counterclaim asserted causes of action for breach of contract, misrepresentation, concealment, negligence, violations of the Illinois Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the Illinois Private Business and Vocational Schools Act, conversion, unjust enrichment, and declaratory relief. The plaintiffs sought monetary, declaratory, injunctive, and other unspecified relief. On November 4, 2016, following a stipulated dismissal of the declaratory action, the DeVryAdtalem Parties moved to dismiss the counterclaim after which plaintiffs voluntarily withdrew it. On December 2, 2016, Robinson and Brown filed an amended complaint adding two additional named plaintiffs. The amended complaint purports to assert nationwide class claims under the above-referenced Illinois statutes and common law theories on behalf of those who, during the Putative Class Period, (i) enrolled in DeVry University; (ii) financed their education with DeVry University with direct loans administered by ED; or (iii) entered into an enrollment agreement with DeVry University and otherwise paid for a DeVry University education. The amended complaint also seeks to represent a fourth class of individuals residing in, or enrolled in a DeVry University campus located in, California during the Putative Class Period bringing claims under the California Business and Profession Code. In addition to the claims previously asserted as described above, the amended complaint adds a claim for breach of fiduciary duty owed students in administering Title IV funds. The DeVryAdtalem Parties moved to dismiss the amended complaint on January 13, 2017.

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

 

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

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By Order dated November 28, 2016, the district court ordered thePetrizzo andJara Cases be consolidated under thePetrizzo caption for all further purposes. On December 5, 2016, plaintiffs filed an amended consolidated complaint on behalf of 38 individual plaintiffs and others similarly situated. The amended consolidated complaint seeks to bring claims on behalf of the named individuals and a putative nationwide class of individuals for unjust enrichment and alleged violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Practices Act and the Illinois Private Businesses and Vocational Schools Act of 2012. In additional,addition, it purports to assert causes of action on behalf of certain of the named individuals and 15 individual state-specific putative classes for alleged violations of 15 different states’ consumer fraud, unlawful trade practices, and consumer protection laws. Finally, it seeks to bring individual claims under Georgia state law on behalf of certain named plaintiffs. The plaintiffs seek monetary, declaratory, injunctive, and other unspecified relief. The Adtalem Parties moved to dismiss the complaint on February 3, 2017.

 

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

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

 

NOTE 15: SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

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

Adtalem’s principal business is providing postsecondary education. DeVry Groupthe provision of educational services. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, Adtalem effected a change to reportable segments to align with current strategic priorities and resource allocation. As of the quarter ended March 31, 2017, Adtalem presents three reportablefour reporting segments: “Medical and Healthcare,” which includes the operations of Chamberlain and the medical and veterinary schools (which include AUC, RUSM RUSVM (under the DeVry Medical International reporting unit), Chamberlain and Carrington; “International and ProfessionalRUSVM); “Professional Education,” which includes the operations of DeVry BrasilBecker and Becker;ACAMS; “Technology and “Business, Technology and Management,Business,” which is comprised solelyincludes the operations of DeVry University.Adtalem Brazil; and “U.S. Traditional Postsecondary,” which includes the operations of Carrington. Prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current reportable segment presentation.

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These segments are consistent with the method by which the Chief Operating Decision Maker (DeVry Group’s(Adtalem’s President and Chief Executive Officer) evaluates performance and allocates resources. Performance evaluations are based, in part, on each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before special charges, noncontrolling interest, income taxes and interest. Interest and certain home office related expenses are reconciling items in arriving at consolidated income (loss) before income taxes.income. Intersegment sales are accounted for at amounts comparable to sales to nonaffiliated customers and are eliminated in consolidation. The consistent measure of segment assets excludes deferred income tax assets and certain depreciable Home“Home Office and Other assets. AdditionsOther” includes activity not allocated to long-lived assets have been measured in this same manner. Reconciling items area reporting segment and is included as Home Office and Other assets.to reconcile segment results to the Consolidated Financial Statements. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in “Note 4: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”

 

Following is a tabulation of business segment information based on the segmentation for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. Home Office and Other information is included where it is needed to reconcile segment data to the Consolidated Financial Statements (in thousands).

  

For the Three Months

Ended December 31,

  

For the Six Months

Ended December 31,

 
  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Revenue:                
Medical and Healthcare $233,855  $234,374  $470,609  $458,358 
International and Professional Education  100,752   62,403   193,722   121,076 
Business, Technology and Management  122,395   160,212   243,285   319,678 
Intersegment Revenue and Other  (652)  (786)  (1,374)  (1,497)
Total Consolidated Revenue $456,350  $456,203  $906,242  $897,615 
Operating Income (Loss):                
Medical and Healthcare $45,872  $(56,941) $87,714  $(22,688)
International and Professional Education  13,616   7,846   17,697   9,884 
Business, Technology and Management (1)  600   (4,362)  (7,385)  (29,611)
Home Office and Other (1)  (55,242)  (2,920)  (60,073)  (5,717)
Total Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) $4,846  $(56,377) $37,953  $(48,132)
Interest:    ��           
Interest Income $993  $240  $2,051  $367 
Interest Expense  (2,300)  (1,847)  (4,415)  (4,173)
Net Interest Expense  (1,307)  (1,607)  (2,364)  (3,806)
Total Consolidated Income (Loss) Before Income                
Taxes $3,539  $(57,984) $35,589  $(51,938)
Segment Assets:                
Medical and Healthcare $932,085  $914,206  $932,085  $914,206 
International and Professional Education  1,041,764   537,397   1,041,764   537,397 
Business, Technology and Management  213,431   355,113   213,431   355,113 
Home Office and Other (2)  114,153   85,824   114,153   85,824 
Total Consolidated Assets $2,301,433  $1,892,540  $2,301,433  $1,892,540 
Additions to Long-Lived Assets:                
Medical and Healthcare $4,100  $7,813  $8,610  $18,481 
International and Professional Education  2,828   183,499   371,271   189,160 
Business, Technology and Management  845   3,346   1,635   6,529 
Home Office and Other  1,315   4,346   2,542   7,587 
Total Consolidated Additions to Long-Lived Assets $9,088  $199,004  $384,058  $221,757 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements:                
Capital Expenditures $9,088  $18,295  $20,406  $41,048 
Increase in Capital Assets from Acquisitions  -   13,487   4,913   13,487 
Increase in Intangible Assets and Goodwill  -   167,222   358,739   167,222 
Total Increase in Consolidated Long-Lived Assets $9,088  $199,004  $384,058  $221,757 
Depreciation Expense:                
Medical and Healthcare $7,921  $8,046  $15,590  $15,980 
International and Professional Education  2,349   1,312   4,457   2,746 
Business, Technology and Management  4,761   7,156   9,524   14,465 
Home Office and Other  3,060   3,179   5,996   6,179 
Total Consolidated Depreciation $18,091  $19,693  $35,567  $39,370 
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense:                
Medical and Healthcare $-  $65  $-  $125 
International and Professional Education  2,432   1,313   5,695   2,425 
Total Consolidated Amortization $2,432  $1,378  $5,695  $2,550 

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

  Three Months Ended
December 31,
  Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Revenue:                
Medical and Healthcare $203,297  $201,409  $394,582  $401,178 
Professional Education  30,359   27,366   70,401   62,096 
Technology and Business  75,133   73,387   137,572   131,627 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  29,033   32,445   61,168   69,431 
Home Office and Other  (578)  (649)  (1,201)  (1,347)
Total Consolidated Revenue $337,244  $333,958  $662,522  $662,985 
Operating Income (Loss):                
Medical and Healthcare $55,047  $52,152  $81,279  $96,016 
Professional Education  2,193   134   12,700   6,191 
Technology and Business  13,991   13,482   15,852   11,506 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  (5,779)  (6,281)  (11,293)  (8,301)
Home Office and Other (1)  (10,068)  (60,957)  (17,412)  (72,156)
Total Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) $55,384  $(1,470) $81,126  $33,256 
Segment Assets:                
Medical and Healthcare $954,114  $956,510  $954,114  $956,510 
Professional Education  444,029   456,824   444,029   456,824 
Technology and Business  610,803   581,355   610,803   581,355 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  55,008   57,246   55,008   57,246 
Home Office and Other  105,192   134,225   105,192   134,225 
Discontinued Operations  41,576   115,273   41,576   115,273 
Total Consolidated Assets $2,210,722  $2,301,433  $2,210,722  $2,301,433 
Additions to Long-Lived Assets:                
Medical and Healthcare $8,669  $3,541  $14,336  $6,844 
Professional Education  298   -   1,221   363,658 
Technology and Business  12,407   2,828   15,748   7,613 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  360   559   1,121   1,766 
Home Office and Other  2,463   1,315   4,305   2,542 
Total Consolidated Additions to Long-Lived Assets $24,197  $8,243  $36,731  $382,423 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements:                
Capital Expenditures $20,060  $8,243  $32,594  $18,771 
Increase in Capital Assets from Acquisitions  16   -   16   4,913 
Increase in Intangible Assets and Goodwill  4,121   -   4,121   358,739 
Total Increase in Consolidated Long-Lived Assets $24,197  $8,243  $36,731  $382,423 
Depreciation Expense:                
Medical and Healthcare $6,332  $6,720  $12,909  $13,198 
Professional Education  289   180   527   347 
Technology and Business  2,477   2,169   5,103   4,110 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  1,169   1,201   2,300   2,392 
Home Office and Other  1,853   3,060   4,026   5,996 
Total Consolidated Depreciation Expense $12,120  $13,330  $24,865  $26,043 
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense:                
Professional Education $1,626  $1,884  $3,251  $3,786 
Technology and Business  837   548   1,709   1,909 
Total Consolidated Amortization Expense $2,463  $2,432  $4,960  $5,695 

(1) Business, Technology and Management and Home Office and Other Operating Income (Loss)Loss includes $4.1 million and $52.2 million in charges respectively, in the three and six months ended December 31, 2016 for regulatory settlements as described in "Note“Note 3: Regulatory Settlements."

 

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(2) Home Office and Other Segment Assets in fiscal year 2016 have been revised to reflect the reclassification of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to adoption of ASU No. 2015-17 "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes."

  

DeVry GroupAdtalem conducts its educational operations in the U.S., Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Maarten, Brazil, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, India, China and the Pacific Rim. Other international revenue, which is derived principally from Europe and the Pacific Rim, was less than 5% of total revenue for each of the three-month and six-month periods ended December 31, 20162017 and 2015.2016. Revenue and long-lived assets by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):

 

 

For the Three Months

Ended December 31,

 

For the Six Months

Ended December 31,

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers:                                
Domestic Operations $293,588  $321,729  $595,620  $645,725  $173,128  $171,196  $357,288  $352,363 
International Operations:                                
Dominica, St. Kitts and St. Maarten  88,542   91,851   176,846   174,700   88,236   88,542   165,614   176,846 
Brazil  73,387   40,089   131,627   73,342   75,133   73,387   137,572   131,627 
Other  833   2,534   2,149   3,848   747   833   2,048   2,149 
Total International  162,762   134,474   310,622   251,890   164,116   162,762   305,234   310,622 
Total Consolidated Revenue $456,350  $456,203  $906,242  $897,615  $337,244  $333,958  $662,522  $662,985 
Long-Lived Assets:                                
Domestic Operations $265,549  $338,048  $265,549  $338,048  $177,562  $

211,319

  $177,562  $

211,319

 
International Operations:                                
Dominica, St. Kitts and St. Maarten  190,796   185,605   190,796   185,605   167,841   190,796   167,841   190,796 
Brazil  111,096   84,019   111,096   84,019   106,884   111,096   106,884   111,096 
Other  3,575   57   3,575   57   4,143   3,575   4,143   3,575 
Total International  305,467   269,681   305,467   269,681   278,868   305,467   278,868   305,467 
Total Consolidated Long-Lived Assets $571,016  $607,729  $571,016  $607,729  $456,430  $

516,786

  $456,430  $

516,786

 

 

No one customer accounted for more than 10% of DeVry Group'sAdtalem’s consolidated revenue.

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

 

Through its website, DeVryAdtalem Global Education Group Inc. (“DeVry Group”Adtalem”) offers its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s website ishttp://www.devryeducationgroup.com.www.adtalem.com.

 

The following discussion of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto in “Item 1 – Financial Statements” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto in “Item 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” in DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. DeVry Group’s2017. Adtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K includes a description of critical accounting policies and estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s financial statements. These include, but are not limited to, the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; revenue and expense recognition; allowance for uncollectible accounts; internal-use developed software; land, building and equipment; stock-based compensation; valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of long-lived assets; and income taxes.

 

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

 

As described further below, on December 4, 2017, Adtalem announced the signing of a definitive agreement to divest DeVry University, with an expected closing date occurring in early fiscal year 2019. Accordingly, the results of DeVry University are presented as discontinued operations within this Form 10-Q. Also see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, for further discussion.

Following changes in strategic priorities that were implemented in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, Adtalem is reporting its financial performance based on four reporting segments (Medical and Healthcare, Professional Education, Technology and Business, and U.S. Traditional Postsecondary). Prior periods are presented in accordance with these changes. Management has determined that these reporting segments align with Adtalem’s current strategic priorities and resource allocation. Adtalem’s Chief Operating Decision Maker, its President and Chief Executive Officer, regularly reviews financial information and evaluates operating and management performance based on these segments. See “Note 15: Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, for further discussion.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those that affect DeVry Group’sAdtalem’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 GroupAdtalem or its management “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans” or other words or phrases of similar import. Such statements are inherently uncertain andActual results 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 Group’sAdtalem’s results are described throughout this report, including those in Part I, Item 1, “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Part II, “Item 1 – Legal Proceedings,” in Part II, “Item 1A – Risk Factors,” and in DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20162017 filed with the SEC on August 25, 2016,24, 2017, including, without limitation, in Part I, “Item 1A – Risk Factors” and in the subsections of “Item 1 – Business” entitled “Market Trends and Competition,” “Student Admissions,” “Accreditation,” “Tuition and Fees,” “Financial Aid and Financing Student Education,” “Legislative and Regulatory Requirements,” “Career Services,” “Seasonality” and “Employees.”

 

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

 

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OVERVIEW

 

DuringAdtalem’s financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry Group’s2018 reflect revenue was flatgrowth in the Medical and netHealthcare, Professional Education and Technology and Business segments. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue in the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment (which as of the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 consists of only Carrington College (“Carrington”)). Pre-tax income from continuing operations, excluding regulatory settlements, increased as compared to9.9%, or $4.9 million, from the year-ago quarter. Revenue inquarter primarily as a result of the Business, Technologyincreased revenue and Management segment declinedcost control measures implemented across all Adtalem institutions and home office. Net income in the second quarter which was offset by revenue growthof fiscal year 2018 includes an increase in the International and Professional Education segment.income tax expense of $101.2 million related to tax reform legislation signed into law in December 2017. Operational and financial highlights for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 20172018 include:

 

·Chamberlain College of NursingUniversity (“Chamberlain”) revenue grew by 7.8% as1.9% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago quarter. For the November 20162017 session, new student enrollment increased 5.5% and total student enrollment at Chamberlain increased 10.2% to 28,268 students as5.1% compared to the same term last year. For the January 2018 session, new student enrollment increased 6.9% and total student enrollment increased 5.2%. Chamberlain continues to invest in its programs, student services and campus locations.

 

·InDespite the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVryserious business interruptions and property damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria, both American University reached a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”) regarding its January 27, 2016 Notice of Intent to Limit (“Notice”). The Notice related narrowly to a specific graduate employment statistic previously used by DeVry University, calculated since 1975. The settlement includes, among other things, an agreement to no longer use the statistic in question or to make any other representations regarding the graduate employment outcomes of DeVry University graduates from 1975 to October 1980. DeVry University will also refrain from making any future graduate employment representations without possessing graduate-specific information, and, for five years after the effective date of the settlement,Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”) and Ross University School of Medicine (“RUSM”) were able to post a letter of credit with ED equal to 10% of DeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursement. A $68.4 million letter of credit was posted incomplete the second quarter of fiscal yearSeptember 2017 in relation to this requirement. Also, as a result ofbasic science semesters by January 5, 2018 (see “Hurricanes” discussion below). For the settlement agreement, DeVry University’s participation in Title IV programs will be under provisional certification. The settlement in no way hinders DeVry University’s ability to serve current or future students. DeVry University resolved the Notice in full cooperation with ED. The settlement allows DeVry University to continue communicating its strongJanuary 2018 semester, new student outcomes, while providing assurances regarding the extent of its graduate employment data.enrollment increased 11.5% and total student enrollment increased 1.3%.

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·On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry GroupUniversity to Cogswell Education, LLC (“Cogswell”). Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry New York Inc. to Cogswell for de minimis consideration. Divesting this operating segment will reduce the organization’s dependence on government Title IV funds for its revenue, which is a strategic imperative.

·Adtalem recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $56.3$2.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 20172018 related to severance for workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at Carrington and Adtalem’s home office. Adtalem expects to incur additional restructuring charges during the settlementremainder of litigation brought byfiscal year 2018 as we continue to right-size operations to better align with current enrollment levels and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and an inquiry made by the Officeeffects of the Attorney Generaldivestiture of the State of New York (“NYAG”) regarding DeVry University’s use of employment statistics in former advertising and potential violation of federal and state laws prohibiting false advertising and deceptive practices. DeVry Group chose to settle the FTC and NYAG claims without admitting or denying the allegations therein. Student services and access to federal student loans are not impacted by the settlement agreements, and at no time has the academic quality of a DeVry University education been questioned in these matters.University.

 

·DeVry Group recorded the DeVry University and Carrington College (“Carrington”) shared campus in Pomona, California as “Assets Held for Sale” on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016. A pre-tax loss of $4.8 million was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 related to the write-down of the Pomona campus to its fair market value.

·DeVry Group recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $5.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 primarily related to real estate consolidations. During the remainder of fiscal year 2017, DeVry Group expects to continue cost reduction efforts which would result in additional restructuring charges.

·DeVry GroupAdtalem continued its ninthtenth share repurchase program by repurchasing a total of 306,1061,142,769 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $26.55$37.46 per share during the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. The DeVry Group Board of Directors approved the ninth share repurchase program in December 2015, authorizing DeVry Group to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock through December 31, 2017.2018.

 

·DeVry Group generated $34.9Adtalem financial position remained strong, generating $49.6 million of operating cash flow during the first six months of fiscal year 2017.2018. As of December 31, 2016,2017, cash and cash equivalents totaled $199.9$212.2 million and outstanding borrowings totaled $225$165.0 million.

HURRICANES

Hurricane Irma

On September 6, 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Irma (“Irma”) caused widespread damage to a large section of the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Irma forced the temporary shut-down of basic science academic instruction of AUC and caused significant damage to AUC’s physical property on the island of St. Maarten. All AUC facilities on the island suffered some degree of damage and could not sustain educational operations. The island’s infrastructure was severely incapacitated. Adtalem evacuated all students and faculty, and some staff from the island following the storm. Classes for AUC’s September 2017 semester had not commenced as of the date the hurricane struck St. Maarten. AUC management determined that repairs to its facilities and the island infrastructure could not be completed in time to teach the September 2017 basic science semester in St. Maarten; thus, an alternative teaching site was identified. AUC contracted with the University of Central Lancashire (“UCLAN”), a public university in Preston, United Kingdom to provide classroom facilities, housing and student support for AUC educational operations. All appropriate accreditation and regulatory approvals to teach in Preston were obtained and on September 29, 2017, AUC students began basic science academic instruction on the UCLAN campus.

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As of December 31, 2017, AUC recorded expenses of $11.3 million associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental costs of teaching at UCLAN. Based upon preliminary damage assessments of the AUC facilities, impairment write-downs of building, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $15.4 million were recorded as of December 31, 2017. Management estimates that total costs to repair and replace damaged facilities and equipment will be in the range of $20 to $25 million. Costs and damage repairs are expected to be covered under AUC’s insurance policies, subject to deductibles. AUC received insurance proceeds of $10 million in November 2017 and received a commitment to a partial proof of loss in December 2017, authorizing an additional $10 million partial payment of insurance settlements. As of December 31, 2017, insurance proceeds of $9.8 million were recorded as an offset to the $11.3 million of evacuation expenses and incremental instructional costs incurred, less insurance deductibles of $1.5 million. Expected insurance proceeds of $11.6 million were recorded as income to offset the $15.4 million asset write-downs recorded through December 31, 2017, less insurance deductibles of $3.8 million.

The effects of starting the semester late in September 2017 reduced revenue in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 by approximately $3.4 million, $2.0 million of which was recognized in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, and $0.7 million, which was lost due to student withdrawals. The remaining $0.7 million will be recognized in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 as AUC completed the September 2017 semester on January 5, 2018. Of the students originally registered for the September 2017 semester, approximately 94% continued the semester in Preston. Management expects that lost fiscal year 2018 revenue for students who decided not to attend AUC as a result of the hurricane will be reimbursable under its insurance policy, subject to deductibles. Beginning with the January 2018 semester, new AUC students, along with students in their second and third semesters will be back on the island of St. Maarten, while those in their fourth and fifth semesters will remain in Preston.

The operating results effect of Irma increased revenue by approximately $2.0 million in the second quarter and decreased revenue by approximately $1.4 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018, compared to the year-ago periods. Operating expenses were not materially changed in the second quarter and increased by $5.3 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Management does not believe at this time that AUC has incurred significant uninsured costs associated with hurricane losses.

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

Hurricane Maria

On September 19, 2017, Category 5 Hurricane Maria (“Maria”) caused widespread damage to a large section of the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Maria forced the temporary shut-down of basic science academic instruction of RUSM and caused significant damage to RUSM’s physical property on the island of Dominica. All RUSM facilities on the island suffered some degree of damage and could not sustain educational operations. The island’s infrastructure was severely incapacitated. Adtalem evacuated all students and most faculty, and some staff from the island following the storm. RUSM basic science students had completed two weeks of classes in the September 2017 semester before the hurricane struck Dominica. Due to the significant damage on the island, repairs to the island infrastructure could not be completed in time to resume teaching the September 2017 semester in Dominica; thus, an alternative teaching site was identified. RUSM contracted with a cruise ship operator to provide a vessel, which was docked off of the island of St. Kitts and used for classroom facilities and housing for RUSM basic science educational operations. All appropriate accreditation and regulatory approvals to teach on the vessel in St. Kitts were obtained and on October 23, 2017, RUSM basic science students began completion of the September 2017 semester instruction on the ship.

As of December 31, 2017, RUSM recorded expenses of $32.7 million associated with the evacuation process, temporary housing and transportation of students, faculty and staff, and incremental additional costs of teaching on the ship in St. Kitts. Based upon preliminary damage assessments of the RUSM facilities, impairment write-downs of buildings, building improvements, furniture and equipment of $14.5 million were recorded as of December 31, 2017. Management estimates that total costs to repair and replace damaged facilities and equipment will be in the range of $40 to $50 million. Costs and damage repairs are expected to be covered under RUSM’s insurance policies, subject to deductibles. RUSM received insurance proceeds of $20 million in December 2017 and also received a commitment to a partial proof of loss in December 2017, authorizing an additional $10 million partial payment of insurance settlements. As of December 31, 2017, insurance proceeds of $30 million were recorded as an offset to the $32.7 million of evacuation expenses and incremental instructional costs incurred, less insurance deductibles of $2.7 million. Expected insurance proceeds of $9.2 million were recorded as income to offset the $14.5 million asset write-downs recorded through December 31, 2017, less insurance deductibles of $5.4 million.

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The effect of interrupting the September 2017 semester, along with losing some students due to the transition from Dominica to St. Kitts, reduced revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 by approximately $6.8 million. Approximately $4.0 million of this amount is expected to be recognized over the remainder of fiscal year 2018, as the semester was completed on January 5, 2018 and those students who took a leave of absence are expected to return for the January 2018 and May 2018 semesters. Of the students originally registered for the September 2017 semester, approximately 78% continued the semester in St. Kitts. Of those not continuing the September 2017 semester, approximately 89% returned for the January 2018 semester. Management expects that lost fiscal year 2018 revenue for students who decided not to attend RUSM as a result of the hurricane will be reimbursable under its insurance policy, subject to deductibles. Beginning with the January 2018 semester, RUSM students have been temporarily relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee at facilities owned by Lincoln Memorial University (“LMU”) and to a satellite facility on St. Kitts while the Dominica campus is repaired and rebuilt. Regulatory and accreditor approvals are expected to be finalized following a site visit by the Dominica Medical Board in early February 2018. RUSM is using its own medical sciences curriculum and faculty while making use of the LMU teaching and office facilities, including an anatomy lab.

The operating results effect of Maria decreased revenue by approximately $2.8 million in the second quarter and decreased revenue by approximately $6.8 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018, compared to the year-ago periods. Operating expenses were not materially changed in the second quarter and increased by $8.1 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Management does not believe at this time that RUSM has incurred significant uninsured costs associated with hurricane losses.

Management does not believe the effects of Maria have created a triggering event, which would require an impairment analysis of RUSM’s indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Damage to physical property will be repaired with the majority of costs expected to be reimbursable by insurance proceeds. The September 2017 semester was completed with minimal lost students and management does not expect future extraordinary revenue loss or delays commencing classes. Management believes its response to the crisis and its ability to continue providing educational services demonstrates RUSM’s ability to generate future revenue and operating results sufficient to maintain fair values of RUSM’s assets in excess of their carrying values.

DIVESTITURE OF DEVRY UNIVERSITY

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into a Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry University to Cogswell. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry New York Inc. to Cogswell for de minimis consideration. To support DeVry University’s future success, Adtalem has committed to transferring DeVry University with a minimum working capital balance of $7.5 million, subject to increase under certain conditions of up to $20.1 million. The Purchase Agreement includes an earn-out entitling Adtalem to payments of up to $20 million paid over a ten-year period based on DeVry University’s free cash flow.

DeVry University is an operating segment and was previously included in the U.S. Traditional Postsecondary reporting segment. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Purchase Agreement it will be sold in its entirety. Divesting DeVry University is a strategic shift in the operations of Adtalem. This segment offers principally bachelor’s and master’s degrees in technology and business in the U.S., and Adtalem will be exiting this market with this disposition. Adtalem’s only other operating segment that grants primarily bachelor’s and master’s degrees is Chamberlain University, and these are in nursing and related medical fields. Selling the DeVry University operating segment will reduce the organization’s dependence on government Title IV funds for its revenue, which is a strategic imperative. This operating segment is discussed in depth in the business section of the Adtalem Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2017 and in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) section of all quarterly and annual reports. DeVry University is the legacy business of Adtalem and at one time accounted for the majority of its consolidated revenue and operating income. Disposal of this operating segment will have a significant effect on the operations and financial results of Adtalem. DeVry University employs approximately 1,100 full-time faculty and staff and requires significant home office administrative support, absorbing approximately 30% of all home office administrative costs.

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In accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), we are classifying the DeVry University entity as “Held for Sale” and “Discontinued Operations” as of December 31, 2017. As a result, all financial results, disclosures and discussions of continuing operations in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q exclude DeVry University operations.

 

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

 

During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, Adtalem classified the operating results of DeVry GroupUniversity as discontinued operations, and recorded special items related to the following:

·Restructuring charges primarily related to reductions in force (“RIF”) and real estate consolidations at Carrington and Adtalem’s home office.
·Income tax charges related to implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, Adtalem recorded special items related to the following:

 

·Restructuring charges primarily related to real estate consolidations at DeVry University, Carrington and DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s home office in order to align its cost structure with enrollments.
·Charges arising from the settlement agreements with the FTCFederal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and NYAG.
·A charge related to an asset fair value write-downthe Office of its Pomona, California campus.the Attorney General of the State of New York (“NYAG”).

 

DuringIn addition, in accordance with GAAP, the operating results of DeVry University are reclassified as discontinued operations for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, DeVry Group recorded special charges related to the following:2017.

 

·Restructuring charges related to workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at DeVry University and real estate consolidations at Carrington in order to align its cost structure with enrollments.
·An asset impairment charge related to the write-down of Carrington's intangible assets and goodwill.

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The following table illustrates the effects of the discontinued operations and special chargesitems on DeVry Group’s earnings.Adtalem’s net income. Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of net income and earnings per share excluding thesethe discontinued operations and special items provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s ongoing operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations given the special nature of thediscontinued operations, restructuring charges and regulatory settlements, loss on assets held for sale and an asset impairment charge. DeVry Groupsettlements. Adtalem uses these supplemental financial measures internally in its management and budgeting process. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”).GAAP. The following table reconciles these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information (in thousands, except per share amounts):

  

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 For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
  For the Six Months
Ended December 31,
  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Net Income (Loss) $14,413  $(50,587) $39,565  $(45,122)
Earnings (Loss) per Share (diluted-2016, basic-2015) $0.23  $(0.79) $0.62  $(0.70)
Net (Loss) Income $(81,156) $14,413  $(68,371) $39,565 
(Loss) Earnings per Share (basic-2017, diluted-2016) $(1.33) $0.23  $(1.10) $0.62 
Continuing Operations:                
Restructuring Expense $5,050  $12,923  $10,097  $36,997  $2,554  $2,963  $4,941  $6,313 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.04  $0.05  $0.08  $0.10 
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 $101,196  $-  $101,196  $- 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.08  $0.20  $0.16  $0.57  $1.63  $-  $1.61  $- 
Regulatory Settlements $56,252  $-  $56,252  $-  $-  $52,150  $-  $52,150 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.88  $-  $0.88  $-  $-  $0.81  $-  $0.82 
Loss on Assets Held for Sale $4,764  $-  $4,764  $- 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.07  $-  $0.08  $- 
Asset Impairment Charge $-  $99,473  $-  $99,473 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $-  $1.54  $-  $1.54 
Income Tax Impact on Non-GAAP Adjustments (1) $(25,823) $(17,832) $(27,258) $(22,894) $(695) $(20,938) $(1,284) $(21,856)
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $(0.41) $(0.27) $(0.43) $(0.35) $(0.01) $(0.33) $(0.02) $(0.34)
Net Income Excluding Restructuring Expense, Regulatory                
Settlements, Loss on Assets Held for Sale and Asset                
Impairment Charge, net of tax $54,656  $43,977  $83,420  $68,454 
Earnings per Share Excluding Restructuring Expense,                
Regulatory Settlements, Loss on Assets Held for Sale and Asset Impairment Charge (diluted) $0.85  $0.68  $1.31  $1.06 
Discontinued Operations, net of tax $25,420  $(7,455) $34,808  $(6,668)
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.41  $(0.12) $0.56  $(0.10)
Net Income from Continuing Operations Excluding                
Special Items, net of tax $47,319  $41,133  $71,290  $69,504 
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations                
Excluding Special Items (diluted) $0.76  $0.64  $1.14  $1.09 
Shares used in EPS calculation                                
Basic  NA   64,252   NA   64,272   61,234   NA   62,009   NA 
Diluted  64,028   64,654   63,871   64,617   62,023   64,028   62,705   63,871 

 

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

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following table presents information with respect to the relative size to revenue of each item in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the first three and six months of both the current and prior fiscal year. Percentages may not add because of rounding.

 

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For the Three Months

Ended December 31,

 

For the Six Months

Ended December 31,

  

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Revenue  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%  100.0%
Cost of Educational Services  52.5%  52.8%  54.1%  54.2%  53.1%  53.6%  56.6%  55.3%
Student Services and Administrative Expense  31.9%  34.9%  33.8%  36.0%  29.8%  30.3%  30.4%  30.9%
Restructuring Expense  1.1%  2.8%  1.1%  4.1%  0.8%  0.9%  0.7%  1.0%
Regulatory Settlements  12.3%  0.0%  6.2%  0.0%  0.0%  15.6%  0.0%  7.9%
Loss on Assets Held for Sale  1.0%  0.0%  0.5%  0.0%
Asset Impairment Charge  0.0%  21.8%  0.0%  11.1%
Total Operating Cost and Expense  98.9%  112.4%  95.8%  105.4%  83.6%  100.4%  87.8%  95.0%
Operating Income (Loss)  1.1%  (12.4)%  4.2%  (5.4)%
Operating Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations  16.4%  (0.4)%  12.2%  5.0%
Net Interest Expense  (0.3)%  (0.4)%  (0.3)%  (0.4)%  (0.3)%  (0.4)%  (0.1)%  (0.4)%
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes  0.8%  (12.7)%  3.9%  (5.8)%
Income Tax Benefit  2.5%  1.6%  0.5%  0.8%
Net Income (Loss)  3.2%  (11.1)%  4.4%  (5.0)%
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before                
Income Taxes  16.1%  (0.8)%  12.1%  4.7%
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit  (32.5)%  3.0%  (17.1)%  0.4%
Equity Method Investment Income (Loss)  0.0%  0.0%  (0.0)%  0.0%
(Loss) Income from Continuing Operations  (16.4)%  2.2%  (5.0)%  5.0%
(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax  (7.5)%  2.2%  (5.3)%  1.0%
Net (Loss) Income  (24.0)%  4.4%  (10.2)%  6.0%
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest  (0.1)%  (0.0)%  (0.0)%  (0.0)%  (0.1)%  (0.1)%  (0.1)%  (0.1)%
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to DeVry Education Group  3.2%  (11.1)%  4.4%  (5.0)%
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Adtalem Global                
Education  (24.1)%  4.3%  (10.3)%  6.0%

 

REVENUE

 

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

The following tables present revenue by segment detailing the changes from the year-ago comparative periods including disclosures of the effect of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, the effect of acquisitions and changes in the value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar. Total consolidated revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 20172018 of $456.4$337.2 million increased $0.11.0%, or $3.3 million, as compared to the year-ago quarter. For the first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, total consolidated revenue increased $8.6of $662.5 million decreased 0.1%, or 1.0% to $906.2$0.5 million, as compared to the year-ago period. Included in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017 revenue is $31.0 million and $60.5 million, respectively, related to the fiscal year 2017 acquisition of Association of Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”) and acquisitions at DeVry Educacional do Brasil (“DeVry Brasil”) of Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A. (“Grupo Ibmec”) which occurred late in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 and Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”) which occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016. Excluding the effect of the increase in value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S dollar of $7.2 million and $11.7 million, total consolidated revenue decreased 1.5% and 0.3%, as compared to the year-ago quarter and six-month period, respectively. Constant currency calculations assume conversions of local currency amounts at exchange rates in effect in the year-ago period as compared to those conversions at exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year period. On a constant currency basis, revenue declines in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017 were driven by revenue declines at DeVry University of 23.6% and 23.9%, as compared to the year-ago quarter and six-month period, respectively, driven by a decline in total student enrollment. Within the Medical and Healthcare segment, revenue declined 0.2% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago quarter, driven by declines in student enrollment at Carrington and DeVry Medical International (“DMI”), which offset enrollment increases at Chamberlain, but revenue rose by 2.7% for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago period, driven by growth in total student enrollment at Chamberlain and tuition price increases at DMI. Revenue also rose within the International and Professional Education segment on a constant currency basis, including the acquisitions noted above, by 49.9% and 50.4%, as compared to the year-ago quarter and six-month period, respectively, which partially offset the revenue declines in the other segments. Revenue results by segment are discussed in more detail in the sections below.

 

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  Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Revenue:                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $201,409  $27,366  $73,387  $32,445  $(649) $333,958 
Organic Growth (Decline)  2,780   2,993   438   (3,412)  71   2,870 
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   218   -   -   218 
Hurricane Impact  (892)  -   -   -   -   (892)
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1,090   -   -   1,090 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $203,297  $30,359  $75,133  $29,033  $(578) $337,244 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Organic Growth (Decline)  1.4%  10.9%  0.6%  (10.5)%  NM   0.9%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.3%  -   NM   0.1%
Constant Currency Change  1.4%  10.9%  0.9%  (10.5)%  NM   0.9%
Hurricane Impact  (0.4)%  -   -   -   NM   (0.3)%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1.5%  -   NM   0.3%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  0.9%  10.9%  2.4%  (10.5)%  NM   1.0%

  Six Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Revenue:                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $401,178  $62,096  $131,627  $69,431  $(1,347) $662,985 
Organic Growth (Decline)  1,640   8,305   2,948   (8,263)  146   4,776 
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   218   -   -   218 
Hurricane Impact  (8,236)  -   -   -   -   (8,236)
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   2,779   -   -   2,779 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $394,582  $70,401  $137,572  $61,168  $(1,201) $662,522 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Organic Growth (Decline)  0.4%  13.4%  2.2%  (11.9)%  NM   0.7%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.2%  -   NM   0.0%
Constant Currency Change  0.4%  13.4%  2.4%  (11.9)%  NM   0.8%
Hurricane Impact  (2.1)%  -   -   -   NM   (1.2)%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   2.1%  -   NM   0.4%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  (1.6)%  13.4%  4.5%  (11.9)%  NM   (0.1)%

Management expects that for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017,2018, revenue will be downincrease 3 to 4 percent as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2016. For2017. Revenue growth within the full fiscal year 2017, revenueMedical and Healthcare, Technology and Business, and Professional Education segments is expected to be flat to down approximately 1 percent compared to the prior fiscal year. Revenue growth within the International and Professional Education and Medical and Healthcare segments along with the expected higher value compared to the prior year of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar are expected to bepartially offset by DeVry University’sU.S. Traditional Postsecondary continuing planned revenue declines resulting from the impact of lower new and total student enrollments.enrollment.

Medical and Healthcare

Revenue in the Medical and Healthcare segment increased 0.9%, or $1.9 million, to $203.3 million in the second quarter and decreased 1.6%, or $6.6 million, to $394.6 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Revenue decreases at the medical and veterinary schools, principally the result of hurricane related losses, in both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2018 were fully offset in the second quarter and partially offset in first six months of fiscal year 2018 by revenue increases at Chamberlain. Key trends for Chamberlain and the medical and veterinary schools are set forth below.

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Chamberlain University

Chamberlain University Undergraduate and Graduate Student Enrollment:

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

  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017  Mar. 2017  May 2017 
New Students  2,144   5,003   2,660   4,185   2,713   3,779 
% Change from Prior Year  (1.7)%  1.2%  3.2%  (3.0)%  11.7%  4.0%
Total Students  25,229   28,781   28,268   29,789   29,726   28,961 
% Change from Prior Year  15.9%  11.5%  10.2%  6.6%  7.3%  5.7%

Chamberlain revenue increased 1.9%, or $2.2 million, to $115.1 million in the second quarter and increased 2.1%, or $4.6 million, to $229.0 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods, driven primarily by total enrollment increases. The improved new student enrollment in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, was the result of improved execution on recruiting plans, particularly in the Master of Science in Nursing (“MSN”) degree programs, with retention improving as well, although this was partially offset by continued weakness in new student enrollment for the online Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“RN-to-BSN”) degree program.

The Chamberlain campus in Houston, Texas, was placed on conditional status, effective January 19, 2017, by the Texas Board of Nursing (“TBN”), as a result of falling below the state-required first time pass rate on the National Council of Nursing Licensure Exam (“NCLEX”). Conditional status prohibited the campus from admitting new students to its programs. The Houston campus improved its processes and achieved the required pass rate by the September 30, 2017 deadline. In January 2018, the TBN granted full approval status to the Houston campus. The campus is currently admitting new students for the May 2018 session.

Chamberlain currently operates 20 campuses in 14 states and has completed construction of a new campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. After obtaining appropriate regulatory approvals, we anticipate opening the New Orleans campus in May 2018.

Tuition Rates:

·Effective for sessions beginning in May 2017, tuition is $675 per credit hour for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“BSN”) onsite program. This tuition rate is unchanged from the prior year.

·Effective for sessions beginning in May 2017, tuition is $590 per credit hour for students enrolled in the RN-to-BSN online degree program. Tuition for students enrolled in the online MSN program is $650 per credit hour. For students enrolled in the Family Nurse Practitioner (“FNP”) track, tuition is $665 per credit hour for the ten FNP specialty courses. Tuition for the online Doctor of Nursing Practice (“DNP”) program is $750 per credit hour. All of these tuition rates are unchanged from the prior year.

·Effective for sessions beginning in July 2017, tuition for the Master of Public Health (“MPH”) program is $550 per credit hour. This program was launched in July 2017.

These tuition rates do not include the cost of books, supplies, transportation or living expenses.

 

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Medical and HealthcareVeterinary Schools

 

Medical and Healthcare segmentVeterinary Schools Student Enrollment:

  Fiscal Year 2018 
Term Sept. 2017  Jan. 2018 
New Students  812   515 
% Change from Prior Year  0.7%  11.5%
Total Students  5,744   5,938 
% Change from Prior Year  (6.9)%  1.3%

  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term Sept. 2016  Jan. 2017  May 2017 
New Students  806   462   458 
% Change from Prior Year  (18.7)%  (10.8)%  (14.4)%
Total Students  6,168   5,863   5,491 
% Change from Prior Year  (5.8)%  (8.0)%  (6.1)%

The medical and veterinary schools revenue decreased 0.2%0.3%, or $0.3 million, to $233.9$88.2 million in the second quarter and increased 2.7%decreased 6.4%, or $11.2 million, to $470.6$165.6 million forin the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Revenue at Carrington declinedThe declines were driven primarily by 14.1%revenue loss of approximately $0.9 million and 10.9% in$8.2 million, for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively, as compareddue to the year-ago periods, primarilyeffects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. These events forced temporary shut-downs and postponements of the result of lower enrollment. Revenue also declined by 3.6%September 2017 semester basic science academic instruction at DMIAUC and RUSM, along with students withdrawing due to these disruptions. In addition, enrollment declines at AUC and RUSM in the second quarter, compared to the year-ago quarter, primarily as the result of lower enrollment, but increased 1.2%May 2017 semester, which contributed revenue for the first sixtwo months of fiscal year 2017, compared to the year-ago period, primarily as the result of tuition price increases. Higher student enrollment was the primary driver of revenue increases at Chamberlain of 7.8% and 9.1% for the second quarter and first six months, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. Key trends for DMI, Chamberlain and Carrington enrollment are set forth below. See the discussion following enrollment information for explanation of the trends.

DeVry Medical International

DeVry Medical International Student Enrollment:

  Fiscal Year 2017  Fiscal Year 2016 
Term Sept. 2016  Jan. 2017  Sept. 2015  Jan. 2016  May 2016 
New Students  806   462   991   518   535 
% Change from Prior Year  (18.7)%  (10.8)%  17.7%  (7.5)%  (13.3)%
Total Students  6,168   5,863   6,546   6,374   5,850 
% Change from Prior Year  (5.8)%  (8.0)%  2.2%  3.7%  (2.1)%

DMI revenue2018, resulted in decreased 3.6% for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago quarter, driven primarily byrevenue. These enrollment declines at American University of the Caribbean (“AUC”) and Ross University of School Medicine (“RUSM”),were partially offset by tuition price increases at AUC and RUSM andfor the September 2017 semester, as well as enrollment increases at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (“RUSVM”). DMI revenue forManagement is executing its plan to differentiate the first six months of fiscal year 2017 increased 1.2%, as compared to the year-ago period, driven primarily by tuition price increasesmedical and enrollment increases at RUSVM and an increase in clinical weeks delivered at AUC, partially offset by lower enrollment at AUC and RUSM. Consolidated DMI new and total student enrollment in the May 2016 semester, which contributed revenue for the first two months of fiscal year 2017, decreased 13.3% and 2.1%, respectively,veterinary schools from the May 2015 semester. In the September 2016 semester, new student enrollment decreased 18.7% and total student enrollment decreased 5.8% from the September 2015 semester. The enrollment declines were primarily the resultcompetition, with a core goal of increased competition. Management is reviewing alternatives for differentiating DMI from the competitionincreasing international students, and improving the effectiveness of its marketing strategies includingby restructuring the marketing organization, and shifting from traditional media and event-driven marketing to greater use of digital and social media channels to drive awareness throughout the year. These strategies were successful in improving recruitment results in the January 2018 semester, in which new and total student enrollment increased.

 

Management believes the demand for medical education remains strong and can support management’s longer-term growth expectations to grow new enrollments in the low-single digit range; however, heightened competition may adversely affect DMI’sthe medical and veterinary schools’ ability to continue to attract qualified students to its programs.

 

Tuition Rates:

 

·Effective for semesters beginning in September 2016,2017, tuition rates for the beginning basic sciences and final clinical rotation portions of AUC’s medical program are $20,960$21,695 and $23,450,$24,272, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent a 3.5% increase over the prior academic year.

 

·Effective for semesters beginning in September 2016,2017, tuition rates for the beginning basic sciences and Internal Medicine Foundations/final clinical portion of the programs at RUSM are $21,325$22,345 and $23,530,$24,660, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent a 3.6%4.8% increase over the prior academic year.

 

·Effective for semesters beginning in September 2016,2017, tuition rates for the basic sciences and final clinical portion of the programs at RUSVM are $18,310 and $22,985, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates have not increased overare unchanged from the prior academic year.

 

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

 

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Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing Undergraduate and Graduate Student Enrollment:

  Fiscal Year 2017       
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017       
New Students  2,144   5,003   2,660   4,185       
% Change from Prior Year  (1.7)%  1.2%  3.2%  (3.0)%        
Total Students  25,229   28,781   28,268   29,789         
% Change from Prior Year  15.9%  11.5%  10.2%  6.6%        
                         
  Fiscal Year 2016 
Term July 2015  Sept. 2015  Nov. 2015  Jan. 2016  Mar. 2016  May 2016 
New Students  2,180   4,942   2,577   4,316   2,429   3,635 
% Change from Prior Year  5.5%  27.9%  20.6%  16.6%  12.1%  13.4%
Total Students  21,760   25,802   25,654   27,938   27,694   27,406 
% Change from Prior Year  23.6%  23.3%  23.3%  21.2%  19.8%  18.9%

Chamberlain revenue increased 7.8% and 9.1% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods, driven primarily by enrollment increases. The recent session new student enrollment trend is the result of increased competition, enrollment caps at some newer Chamberlain locations and management’s continuation of enrollment limits in the Family Nurse Practitioner (“FNP”) program. Beginning with the January 2017 session, Chamberlain is lifting these self-imposed enrollment limits on the FNP program which is expected to have a positive impact on new student enrollment. Also negatively impacting revenue growth in the current fiscal year was achange in the BSN curriculum which reduced the number of credit hours students are required for graduation. This was done to align with requirements in several states.

Chamberlain has been notified by the Texas Board of Nursing (“TBN”) that effective January 19, 2017, the Chamberlain campus in Houston, Texas will be placed on conditional approval as a result of falling below the state required first time pass rate of Chamberlain Houston graduates on the National Council of Nursing Licensure Exam (“NCLEX”). Conditional status prohibits the campus from admitting new students to its program through September 2017. Management is confident that it will be able to increase and maintain NCLEX scores above the threshold by September 30, 2017, and that the TBN will allow Chamberlain to return to full approval in October 2017. Average total enrollment at this campus in fiscal year 2017 is 412 students which represents less than 5 percent of total Chamberlain campus-based enrollment for fiscal year 2017. This change in status does not affect the other two Chamberlain campuses in Texas.

Chamberlain currently operates 20 campuses in 14 states and was recently granted initial approval to construct a campus in New Orleans, Louisiana. After obtaining site approval, we anticipate a campus opening in September 2018. Chamberlain will focus on further strengthening programs and resources in a competitive environment. Management believes Chamberlain remains well-positioned to support the high demand for nursing well into the future.

Tuition Rates:

·Effective for sessions beginning in May 2016, tuition is $675 per credit hour for students enrolling in the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“BSN”) and Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (“LPN-to-RN”) programs. This rate represents a 1.5% increase over the prior year. This amount does not include the cost of supplies, transportation and living expenses; books are included.

·Effective for sessions beginning in May 2016, tuition is $590 per credit hour for students enrolled in the Chamberlain Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (“RN-to-BSN”) online degree option. Tuition for students enrolled in the online Master of Science in Nursing (“MSN”) program is $650 per credit hour. The online Doctor of Nursing Practice (“DNP”) program is offered at $750 per credit hour. All of these tuition rates are unchanged from the prior year.

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Carrington College

Carrington College Student Enrollment:

  Fiscal Year 2017       
Term Sept. 2016  Dec. 2016       
New Students  2,338   1,437       
% Change from Prior Year  (9.5)%  (22.7)%        
Total Students  6,638   5,910         
% Change from Prior Year  (12.2)%  (18.0)%        
                 
  Fiscal Year 2016 
Term Sept. 2015  Dec. 2015  Mar. 2016  June 2016 
New Students  2,584   1,858   2,058   1,681 
% Change from Prior Year  (1.5)%  (4.8)%  (5.9)%  (39.3)%
Total Students  7,560   7,211   7,181   6,466 
% Change from Prior Year  (1.0)%  (3.1)%  (6.0)%  (13.9)%

Carrington revenue decreased 14.1% and 10.9% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods, driven by declining enrollment. Enrollment declines are the result of changing demand for career education given low unemployment and rising wages. To improve enrollment results, management is focused on bringing relevant programs to serve areas of the workforce where supply and demand imbalances exist.

Tuition rates:

·On a per credit hour basis, tuition for Carrington programs ranges from $302 per credit hour to $1,684 per credit hour, with the wide range due to the nature of the programs. General education courses are charged at $335 to $371 per credit hour. Students are charged a non-refundable registration fee of $100, and they are also charged separately for books, program-specific supplies and/or testing. A student services fee ranging from $30 to $150, depending on the program, is charged as well. Total program tuition ranges from approximately $12,000 to $15,000 for most certificate programs up to approximately $60,000 for a few advanced programs.

International and Professional Education

 

International andRevenue in the Professional Education segment revenue increased 61.5%10.9%, or $3.0 million, to $100.8$30.4 million in the second quarter and increased 60.0%13.4%, or $8.3 million, to $193.7$70.4 million forin the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods. IncludedThe increase is driven by revenue growth at the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (“ACAMS”), partially offset by a decline in the number of CPA exam candidates taking the Becker Exam Review Course compared to the year-ago periods. ACAMS’s membership has increased to over 60,000 which is an increase of approximately 62% since July 2016, driven by strong growth in the Asia Pacific region as well as expansion in the business-to-business partnerships in Europe.

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Technology and Business

Revenue in the Technology and Business segment, which is composed solely of Adtalem Brazil, increased 2.4%, or $1.7 million, to $75.1 million in the second quarter and increased 4.5%, or $5.9 million, to $137.6 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. The increase in value of the Brazilian Real compared to the U.S. dollar increased reported revenue in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017 revenue is $31.02018 by $1.1 million and $60.5$2.8 million, respectively, related to the fiscal year 2017 acquisition of ACAMS, the late second quarter of fiscal year 2016 acquisition of Grupo Ibmec and the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016 acquisition of Facimp. The increase in value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar increased reported revenue for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017 by $7.2 million and $11.7 million, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. DeVry Brasil revenue increased 83.1% and 79.5% forConstant currency calculations assume conversions of local currency amounts at exchange rates in effect in the second quarter and first six months ofyear-ago period compared to those conversions at exchange rates in effect during the current fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods, and onperiod. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased by 65.1%0.9% and 63.6%2.4% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. The fiscal year 2016 acquisitions of Grupo Ibmec and Facimp contributed approximately 90% of the revenue growth at DeVry Brasil in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago periods. Revenue at Becker Professional Education (“Becker”)growth was driven primarily by increased 22.6% and 30.1% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as comparedtotal higher education student enrollment due to the year-ago periods. The first quarter of fiscal year 2017 acquisition of ACAMS accounted for all of the revenue growth at Becker. Excluding ACAMS, revenue at Becker decreased 11.6% and 9.0% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. The decrease is drivenincreased persistence, partially offset by a decline in the number of CPA Exam candidates takingstudents enrolled in law exam test preparation courses. This decline is related to changes in the Becker review course compared toexam resulting in lower pass rates for the prior year.first level of the exam, which lowered demand for preparation courses for the subsequent level.

 

Brazil’s economy continues to present challenges for enrollment growth and is creating pricing pressures in the education sector. DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s new student enrollment has been negatively impacted by these conditions as well as reductions in the “Fundo de Financiamento Estudantil” or “Students Financing Fund” (“FIES”) program. Should economic conditions continue to weaken and additional austerity measures be instituted by the Brazilian government, DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s ability to grow its student enrollment may be further impacted.

 

Key enrollment trends for DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil are set forth below.

 

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DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil Student Enrollment:

 

 Fiscal Year
2017
  Fiscal Year 2016  Fiscal Year
2018
  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term Sept. 2016  Sept. 2015  Mar. 2016  Sept. 2017  Sept. 2016  Mar. 2017 
New Students  15,892   14,399   24,768   14,507   15,892   22,531 
% Change over Prior Year  10.4%  176.0%  26.4%  (8.7)%  10.4%  (9.0)%
Total Students  76,862   57,819   79,280   78,340   76,862   79,564 
% Change over Prior Year  32.9%  72.1%  35.0%  1.9%  32.9%  0.4%

 

These enrollment figures include students enrolled in degree-granting programs and exclude students enrolled in the test preparation programs at Damásio Educacional (“Damasio”). The acquisitions of Grupo Ibmec and Facimp, which occurred in the second and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2016, respectively, added 3,322 new student enrollments and 16,688 total student enrollment to the September 2016 semester totals. Excluding the effect of these acquisitions newon the enrollment decreased 12.7% and total enrollment increased 4.1% in the September 2016 semester,figures are as compared to the year-ago semester. The acquisition of Grupo Ibmec added 4,364follows:

·The acquisition of Faculdade de Imperatriz (“Facimp”), which occurred in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, added 622 new student enrollments and 16,348 total student enrollments and 2,050 total student enrollment to the March 2017 semester totals. Excluding the effect of this acquisition, new enrollment decreased 11.5% and total enrollment decreased 2.2% in the March 2017 semester compared to the March 2016 semester totals. Excluding the effect of this acquisition, new enrollment increased 4.2% and total enrollment increased 7.2% in the March 2016 semester, as compared to the year-ago semester. Acquisitions occurring after the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, added 9,444 new student enrollments and 22,249 total student enrollments to the September 2015 semester totals. Excluding the effect of these acquisitions, new enrollment decreased 5.0% and total enrollment increased 5.9% in the September 2015 semester, as compared to the September 2014 semester.

·The acquisitions of Grupo Ibmec Educacional S.A. (“Grupo Ibmec”), which occurred in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, and Facimp added 3,322 new student enrollments and 16,688 total student enrollment to the September 2016 semester totals. Excluding the effect of these acquisitions, new enrollment decreased 12.7% and total enrollment increased 4.1% in the September 2016 semester compared to the September 2015 semester.

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DeVry Brasil’s institutions and program offerings are subject to regulation by Brazil’s Ministry of Education (“MEC”) which may impose limits on the number of students who can be enrolled in its programs. Previous restrictions at Faculdade Área1 (“ÁREA1”) were removed in September 2015. There are currently no restrictions on any DeVry Brasil institutions or programs.

DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil students are eligible for loans under Brazil’s FIES public loan program, which is financed by the Brazilian government. Management believes the decrease in new student enrollment in the September 2017 semester is the result of changes in the FIES program. As of June 30, 2016,2017, approximately 31%26% of DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s degree-seeking students have obtained financing under the FIES program. This represents approximately 29%28% of DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s revenue. The Brazilian government has stated that it is supportive of the FIES program, which is an important factor in helping to increase the number of college graduates. However, changes enacted in calendar year 2015 to the FIES regulations have added restrictions limiting student eligibility for FIES funding and extended the government’s time to pay participating institutions. These changes includeincluded reducing the number of new FIES contracts, decreasing the monthly maximum family income limits that students’ families must not exceed in orderthresholds for students to qualify for a FIES loan and adding minimum required entrance test scores in order to qualify for a FIES loan. In addition, the Brazilian government reduced the frequency of payments to participating institutions and increased the annual interest rate borrowers are charged from 3.4% to 6.5%. In calendar year 2016, MEC increased the maximum family income limit that students’ families must not exceed to qualify for loans from 2.5 to 3 times the minimum wage.

 

DeVry BrasilChanges in the FIES program have impacted Adtalem Brazil’s growth due to fewer students qualifying for the FIES program. Adtalem Brazil institutions have increased efforts to attract more non-FIES students in order to reduce dependency on this program.diversify their payer mix. Also, DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil is working with private lenders to increase funding sources for prospective students. Management believes DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil institutions offer programs of study and operate in areas of the country that the Brazilian government favors in issuing FIES loans. However, the changes

The Brazilian government recently changed regulations on opening and operating distance learning in the FIES programcountry. The approval process for launching online facilities was streamlined, making this segment more economically attractive to larger institutions. Adtalem Brazil will begin offering several bachelor’s and associate degree programs via distance learning in February 2018. These programs will be offered under the Damasio-Unifavip brand. They will be delivered through the Damasio network of over 200 learning centers, which currently have impacted DeVry Brasil’s growth duethe infrastructure and staff necessary to fewer students qualifying for the FIES program.support distance learning degrees.

 

Business, Technology and ManagementU.S. Traditional Postsecondary

 

Revenue in the Business, Technology and ManagementU.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment, which is composed solely of DeVry University,Carrington, decreased 23.6%10.5%, or $3.4 million, to $122.4$29.0 million in the second quarter and decreased 23.9%11.9%, or $8.3 million, to $243.3$61.2 million forin the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods,periods. Revenue declined as a result of a declinedeclines in student enrollment at Carrington as DeVry Universityit repositions itself to stabilize enrollment. Enrollment declines are expected to continue for the remainder of fiscal year 2017, which will result in lower revenue. Increased discounting and use of scholarships have also contributed to the decline in revenue. Key trends in revenue, enrollment and tuition pricingfor Carrington are set forth below.

 

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Carrington College

 

DeVry University UndergraduateCarrington College Student Enrollment:

  

 Fiscal Year 2017        Fiscal Year 2018 
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017        Sept. 2017  Dec. 2017 
New Students  2,953   3,432   3,092   2,528         2,155   1,541 
% Change over Prior Year  (26.2)%  (14.3)%  7.2%  (16.7)%        
% Change from Prior Year  (7.8)%  7.2%
Total Students  24,213   24,540   24,015   22,994           5,258   5,644 
% Change over Prior Year  (22.6)%  (22.9)%  (20.3)%  (21.6)%        
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 Fiscal Year 2016 
Term July 2015  Sept. 2015  Nov. 2015  Jan. 2016  Mar. 2016  May 2016 
New Students  4,000   4,006   2,883   3,036   2,970   2,982 
% Change over Prior Year  (18.6)%  (24.0)%  (31.4)%  (29.1)%  (28.5)%  (21.9)%
Total Students  31,293   31,843   30,132   29,313   28,069   26,492 
% Change over Prior Year  (15.9)%  (20.1)%  (21.2)%  (22.7)%  (22.4)%  (23.3)%
% Change from Prior Year  (20.8)%  (4.5)%

  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term Sept. 2016  Dec. 2016  Mar. 2017  June 2017 
New Students  2,338   1,437   1,892   1,384 
% Change from Prior Year  (9.5)%  (22.7)%  (8.1)%  (17.7)%
Total Students  6,638   5,910   6,026   5,362 
% Change from Prior Year  (12.2)%  (18.0)%  (16.1)%  (17.1)%

 

DeVry University Graduate Student Enrollment:

  Fiscal Year 2017       
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017       
Total Coursetakers  9,742   10,146   9,589   9,553       
% Change from Prior Year  (19.4)%  (21.6)%  (23.1)%  (22.8)%        
                         
  Fiscal Year 2016 
Term July 2015  Sept. 2015  Nov. 2015  Jan. 2016  Mar. 2016  May 2016 
Total Coursetakers  12,084   12,937   12,463   12,368   11,699   10,810 
% Change from Prior Year  (12.7)%  (16.7)%  (17.7)%  (18.1)%  (20.1)%  (21.7)%

The term “coursetaker” refersTo improve enrollment results, management has focused on bringing relevant programs at competitive prices to serve areas of the number of courses taken by a student. Thus, one student taking two courses is counted as two coursetakers.

DeVry Universityworkforce where supply and demand imbalances exist. These strategies resulted in improved new undergraduate student enrollment increased 7.2% forin the November 2016 session as compared tolatest term, reversing the same session last year. This increase was principallytrend of nine quarters of enrollment declines which were the result of former students of ITT Educational Services enrolling in DeVry University programs after it ceased operations. For the January 2017 session, new undergraduate student enrollment declined 16.7% as compared to the same session last year.changing demand for career education given low unemployment, rising wages and increased competition.

 

Tuition Rates:

 

·For fiscal year 2017, DeVry University’s U.S. undergraduate tuition is $609 per credit hour for new students. If a student was enrolled before September 2015, they will continue to pay $609 per credit hour for up to seven credit hours and $365 for each credit hour in excess of seven credit hours as they are covered under DeVry University’s Fixed Tuition Promise (“FTP”). DeVry University has frozen both undergraduate and graduate tuition for the past several years. These amounts do not include the cost of books, supplies, transportation and living expenses.

·For fiscal year 2017, Keller Graduate School of Management (“Keller”) program tuition per course is $2,298. This rate is unchanged from the prior year.

·Any tuition rate increases after July 2017 will apply only to newly enrolled students. Existing students will pay the tuition they were paying at the time DeVry University adopted its FTP or, if later, at the time of their enrollment. To remain eligible for the FTP students may not miss more than five consecutive sessions.

Management believesOn a per credit hour basis, tuition for Carrington programs range from $306 per credit hour to $1,684 per credit hour, with the decreases in undergraduate and graduate enrollment and the resulting continued decline in revenue have beenwide range due to several factors which have resulted inthe nature of the programs. General education courses are charged at $335 to $371 per credit hour. Total program tuition ranges from approximately $13,000 to $20,000 for most certificate programs and up to approximately $62,000 for a reduction in interest and lower demand for DeVry University’s programs, includingfew advanced programs. These amounts do not include the following:cost of books, fees, supplies, transportation or living expenses.

·Heightened competition from both public and private-sector education providers. Management believes heightened competition at the local level has increased, as traditional four-year colleges are targeting adult students, DeVry University’s largest student segment, to a much greater extent. In addition, public-sector and independent colleges are taking share from national competitors.

·Our competitors offer programs and degrees at a lower price than DeVry University. While students appear willing to pay a higher price for private independent colleges, DeVry University is more expensive than many of its public and private-sector competitors. This has resulted in increasing pricing pressure which hinders revenue growth. DeVry University has not raised it’s per credit hour tuition since July 2012 and does not anticipate having the ability to raise prices in the near-term.

·Regulatory and other legal actions and the claims contained in these actions may have diminished DeVry University’s reputation in the education sector. These actions and the resulting negative publicity may have decreased interest by potential students. Management believes the settlement of the FTC litigation and our denying of all wrongdoing should enable DeVry University to alleviate potential student concerns; however, we cannot quantify how this may affect future enrollment.

·The regulatory environment in which DeVry University currently operates and the national attention on the for-profit education industry, including the failure of several high profile competitors, hinders our ability to attract new students which is expected to continue into the foreseeable future.

 

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·The state of the general economic environment has had an impact on price sensitivity and the ability and willingness of students to incur debt to finance their education. Also, during periods when unemployment rates decline or remain stable, as in recent years, prospective students have more employment options and may forgo or delay obtaining a postsecondary education.

New student enrollment declines will continue to drive down total student enrollment which will result in revenue declines on the magnitude of the percentage declines in total students. To address the issue of declining enrollment, DeVry University is focused on implementing management’s transformation strategy, which includes both near-term actions to stabilize enrollments and sustain positive economics and longer-term investments to increase competitiveness and differentiation. Management’s plans include attracting additional new students and improving the persistence of existing students. Over the long-term, management’s goal is to transform DeVry University by improving the student experience and programs, addressing affordability and improving awareness of the university’s programs. Management expects to accomplish this with more efficient marketing, launching new, flexible programs, creating shorter programs, creating certificate programs, deploying a new student-centric scheduling system, optimizing the pricing structure and the use of scholarships, and increasing focus on corporate and employer relationships. Indicative of our efforts to improve enrollment is the launch of the “DeVry Tech” initiative in January 2017. This initiative infuses a foundation of technology skills, or “Tech Path,” into all of DeVry University program offerings. Whether a student is taking a healthcare program, a business program or a technology program, they will graduate with not only an expertise in their chosen major, but also a strong foundation of technology skills that will help them bring together people, processes, data and devices to help solve business problems for their employer. Management believes this approach will further establish a reputation for DeVry University graduates as highly valued employees recognized for using technology to solve problems.

DeVry University enrollment declines have reduced revenue by almost 50% since fiscal year 2014. In response, management has focused on increasing cost efficiencies and has reduced costs by approximately 48% over this time period through the following methods:

·Analyzing facility usage requirements and rightsizing the DeVry University footprint in each market in which it operates. Management made the decision to close or consolidate certain DeVry University campuses while balancing the potential impact on enrollment and student satisfaction. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2014, DeVry University has closed 39 campus locations and completed additional campus size reductions. This is expected to result in full fiscal year 2017 facility costs that are approximately $34 million, or 45%, lower compared to fiscal year 2014. As of the commencement of the January 2017 session, DeVry University operates 60 campus locations. No further campus closures are currently anticipated; however, management has made the decision to sell the DeVry University owned facility in Pomona, California and is intending to remain in this market in a smaller leased space. Management is also currently renegotiating leases in several other markets to reduce space and lower future operating costs.

·Optimizing course scheduling to better utilize classrooms and faculty and simplifying program offerings. The average class size at DeVry University has increased from historical levels of 17 students to 20.5 students in fiscal year 2017.

·Adjusting staffing and management structure within DeVry University. Total full-time faculty and administrative headcount at DeVry University has decreased from 2,595 in fiscal year 2014 to 1,270 in fiscal year 2017. Direct cost of instruction labor costs are expected to be approximately 58% lower in fiscal year 2017 as compared to fiscal year 2014. This process of adjusting staffing costs will continue into the near-term as management continually evaluates needs based on enrollment trends. This may result in future staff reductions as well as management realignment. DeVry Group home office administration costs have also been reduced and will continue to be evaluated based on the need to support a smaller DeVry University organization. Home office costs allocated to DeVry University have declined approximately 29% for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, compared to the year-ago six-month period.

·Managing advertising expenditures. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, management reduced advertising expense by $10 million as compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2016. Advertising expense in the second half of fiscal year 2017 is expected to decline as well, but at a lower rate.

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COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

Cost of Educational Services

 

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

 

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Cost of Educational
Services:
                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $101,735  $5,613  $47,525  $23,293  $982  $179,148 
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (383)  231   (330)  (1,766)  975   (1,273)
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   141   -   -   141 
Hurricane Impact  245   -   -   -   -   245 
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   709   -   -   709 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $101,597  $5,844  $48,045  $21,527  $1,957  $178,970 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (0.4)%  4.1%  (0.7)%  (7.6)%  NM   (0.7)%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.3%  -   NM   0.1%
Constant Currency Change  (0.4)%  4.1%  (0.4)%  (7.6)%  NM   (0.6)%
Hurricane Impact  0.2%  -   -   -   NM   0.1%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1.5%  -   NM   0.4%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  (0.1)%  4.1%  1.1%  (7.6)%  NM   (0.1)%

  Six Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Cost of Educational
Services:
                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $208,325  $12,805  $95,677  $47,419  $2,408  $366,634 
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (3,631)  459   (2,334)  (3,127)  1,489   (7,144)
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   141   -   -   141 
Hurricane Impact  13,372   -   -   -   -   13,372 
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1,908   -   -   1,908 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $218,066  $13,264  $95,392  $44,292  $3,897  $374,911 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (1.7)%  3.6%  (2.4)%  (6.6)%  NM   (1.9)%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.1%  -   NM   0.0%
Constant Currency Change  (1.7)%  3.6%  (2.3)%  (6.6)%  NM   (1.9)%
Hurricane Impact  6.4%  -   -   -   NM   3.6%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   2.0%  -   NM   0.5%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  4.7%  3.6%  (0.3)%  (6.6)%  NM   2.3%

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Cost of Educational Services decreased 0.5%0.1%, or $0.2 million, to $239.8$179.0 million duringin the second quarter and increased 0.9%2.3%, or $8.3 million, to $490.5$374.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Excluding the effect of the increase in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar, total consolidated Cost of Educational Services decreased approximately 2.4%0.5%, or $0.9 million, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago quarter and 0.5% duringincreased 1.7%, or $6.4 million, in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago period. Costs decreased in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 primarily as a result of cost reduction measures at the medical and veterinary schools, Carrington and Adtalem Brazil. The increase in costs in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 was the result of $13.4 million in charges representing the deductibles under insurance policies, incurred for facility and equipment impairment write-offs and the evacuations of AUC and RUSM students, faculty and staff in the wakes of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. These costs were partially offset by cost savings primarily as a result of cost reduction measures at the medical and veterinary schools, Carrington and Adtalem Brazil. Costs at the Professional Education segment increased in both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared2018 to the year-ago periods. This decrease is primarily the resultsupport growth at ACAMS.

As a percentage of cost reduction measures at DeVry University.revenue, Cost of Educational Services within DeVry University was lower by 26.2%53.1% and 27.4%56.6% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. This was partially offset by costs added as a result of the acquisitions of ACAMS in fiscal year 2017 and Grupo Ibmec and Facimp in fiscal year 2016, totaling $19.1 million and $40.0 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as well as costs associated with enrollment growth at Chamberlain.

As a percentage of revenue, Cost of Educational Services decreased to 52.5% and 54.1% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively, compared to 52.8%53.6% and 54.2%55.3%, respectively, during the year-ago periods. The decrease in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 was primarily a result of cost reduction efforts at Adtalem Brazil along with operating leverage at ACAMS. The increase in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 was primarily the result of increased operating leverage within DeVry Universitythe negative effects on revenue and Chamberlain.expense from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

 

Student Services and Administrative Expense

 

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

 

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Student Services and
Administrative Expense:
                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $47,522  $21,618  $12,380  $13,099  $6,548  $101,167 
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (870)  704   566   (942)  (440)  (982)
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   10   -   -   10 
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   141   -   -   141 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $46,652  $22,322  $13,097  $12,157  $6,108  $100,336 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (1.8)%  3.3%  4.6%  (7.2)%  NM   (1.0)%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.1%  -   NM   0.0%
Constant Currency Change  (1.8)%  3.3%  4.7%  (7.2)%  NM   (1.0)%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1.1%  -   NM   0.1%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  (1.8)%  3.3%  5.8%  (7.2)%  NM   (0.8)%

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  Six Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  (in thousands) 
 Medical
and
Healthcare
  Professional
Education
  Technology
and
Business
  U.S.
Traditional
Postsecondary
  

Home Office

and

Other

  Consolidated 
Student Services and
Administrative Expense:
                  
Fiscal Year 2017 as Reported $96,838  $43,100  $24,443  $26,609  $13,642  $204,632 
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (1,714)  1,337   1,470   (817)  (3,780)  (3,504)
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   10   -   -   10 
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   406   -   -   406 
Fiscal Year 2018 as Reported $95,124  $44,437  $26,329  $25,792  $9,862  $201,544 
                         
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change:                        
Cost (Reduction) Investment  (1.8)%  3.1%  6.0%  (3.1)%  NM   (1.7)%
Effect of Acquisitions  -   -   0.0%  -   NM   0.0%
Constant Currency Change  (1.8)%  3.1%  6.1%  (3.1)%  NM   (1.7)%
Effect of Currency Change  -   -   1.7%  -   NM   0.2%
Fiscal Year 2018 % Change as Reported  (1.8)%  3.1%  7.7%  (3.1)%  NM   (1.5)%

Student Services and Administrative Expense decreased 8.5%0.8%, or $0.8 million, to $145.7$100.3 million duringin the second quarter and decreased 5.1%1.5%, or $3.1 million, to $306.7$201.5 million duringin the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Excluding the effect of the increase in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar, total consolidated Student Services and Administrative Expense decreased 9.1% and 5.5% during1.0%, or $1.0 million, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago quarter and decreased 1.7%, or $3.5 million, in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods.period. The decrease was primarily the result of cost reduction measures. Over the past several years, DeVry GroupAdtalem has reduced costs through staffing adjustments primarily at DeVry University,the medical and veterinary schools, Carrington and DeVry GroupAdtalem’s home office.office while maintaining services that drive successful student outcomes. Also, management is finding ways to be more efficient in marketing and recruiting efforts. In October 2016, DeVry Group hired a Chief Marketing Officer responsible for streamlining marketing efficiencies across all DeVry Group institutions while maintaining services that assist studentsThe cost reductions were partially offset with successful outcomes. Student Servicescost increases to support growth at ACAMS and Administrative Expense within DeVry UniversityAdtalem Brazil. Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets was lower by 27.4%unchanged in the second quarter and lowerdecreased by 19.5% in$0.7 million during the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Fiscal year second quarter and year to date Student Services and Administrative Expense include the costs added for the acquisitions of ACAMS in fiscal year 2017 and Grupo Ibmec and Facimp in fiscal year 2016, totaling $9.1 million and $18.1 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively. Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets increased by $1.1 million and $3.1 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago periods, as a result of the intangible assets added with the acquisitions of ACAMS and Grupo Ibmec. Amortization expense is included entirely in the Student Services and Administrative Expense category.

 

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As a percentage of revenue, Student Services and Administrative Expense decreased to 31.9%29.8% and 33.8%30.4% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively, compared to 34.9%30.3% and 36.0%30.9%, respectively, during the year-ago periods. The decrease wasThese decreases were primarily a result of the effectiveness of the cost reduction measures noted above.

 

Management expects that for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017,2018, total operating costs will decreaseincrease 1 to 2 percent as compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 2016,2017, driven by investments in growth at the Medical and Healthcare, Professional Education and Technology and Business segments, partially offset by the impact of savings from DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s continued cost reduction measures which will be partially offset by increasesmeasures. Adtalem’s outlook excludes potential charges related to restructuring plans and the acquisitionspending sale of ACAMS and Facimp.DeVry University, as well as impacts from the timing of the receipt of insurance reimbursements for the hurricane-related expenses.

 

Restructuring Expense

 

During the second quarterfirst three and six months of fiscal year 2018, Adtalem recorded restructuring charges primarily related to reductions in force (“RIF”) and real estate consolidations at Carrington and Adtalem’s home office. Termination benefit charges, as a result of reducing Adtalem’s workforce by 98 positions in the first six months of fiscal year 2018, represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. We also recorded a reduction to restructuring charges in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 for an adjustment to previously accrued estimates for real estate consolidations at Adtalem’s home office. During the first three and six months of fiscal year 2017, DeVry GroupAdtalem recorded pre-tax restructuring charges primarily related to real estate consolidations of $5.1 millionat Carrington and $10.1 million, respectively. These restructuring charges were allocated to segment expense in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 as follows: $3.7 million to Medical and Healthcare, $4.0 million to Business, Technology and Management and $2.4 million to DeVry GroupAdtalem’s home office. Adtalem’s home office which is classified as “Home Office and Other” in Part I, Item 1, “Note 15: Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.Statements. Pre-tax restructuring charges by segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

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During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, DeVry Group recorded pre-tax restructuring charges related to real estate consolidations of $12.4 million and $31.2 million, respectively. Also during the first six months of fiscal year 2016, DeVry University implemented a reduction in force (“RIF”) which reduced DeVry University’s workforce by 187 total positions and resulted in pre-tax restructuring charges of $0.5 million and $5.8 million during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, respectively. These charges represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. These restructuring charges were allocated to segment costs in the first six months of fiscal year 2016 as follows: $0.1 million to Medical and Healthcare and $36.9 million to Business, Technology and Management.

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2017  Six Months Ended December 31, 2017 
  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total 
Medical and Healthcare $-  $-  $-  $26  $86  $112 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary  830   298   1,128   1,722   656   2,378 
Home Office and Other  160   1,266   1,426   (465)  2,916   2,451 
Total $990  $1,564  $2,554  $1,283  $3,658  $4,941 

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2016  Six Months Ended December 31, 2016 
  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total  

Real

Estate

  

Termination

Benefits

  Total 
U.S. Traditional Postsecondary $2,335  $-  $2,335  $3,703  $-  $3,703 
Home Office and Other  266   362   628   1,929   681   2,610 
Total $2,601  $362  $2,963  $5,632  $681  $6,313 

 

Cash payments for the fiscal year 2017 and 2016restructuring charges were $16.0$16.3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2017.2018. The remaining accrual for these charges is $38.0$41.8 million as of December 31, 2016.2017. The balance is expected to be paid within the next 12 months except for rent charges which may be paid out for periods of up to 8 years. Additional restructuring expense of $5 million to $10 million is expected to be recorded in the remainder of fiscal year 20172018 as DeVry GroupAdtalem continues to reduce cost where enrollment levels necessitate such realignment of expense.

 

Regulatory Settlements

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry Group,Adtalem, DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry/New York Inc. (collectively, the “DeVry“Adtalem Parties”) and the FTC agreed to a Stipulation as to Entry of an Order for Permanent Injunction and Monetary Judgment (the “Agreement”) resolving litigation brought by the FTC regarding DeVry University’s use of employment statistics in former advertising. Under the terms of the Agreement, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed to pay $49.4 million to be distributed at the sole discretion of the FTC, to forgive $30.4 million of institutional loans issued before September 30, 2015, and to forgive outstanding DeVry University accounts receivable balances by $20.2 million for former students. In addition, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed that DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions marketing to U.S. consumers will maintain specific substantiation to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement training and other agreed-upon compliance measures. DeVry GroupAdtalem chose to settle the FTC litigation after filing an answer denying all allegations of wrongdoing.

 

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, DeVry GroupAdtalem also recorded charges related to the resolution of an inquiry made by the NYAG to the DeVryAdtalem Parties regarding DeVry University’s use of employment and salary statistics in former advertising. The DeVryAdtalem Parties chose to resolve the NYAG inquiry by entering into an Assurance of Discontinuance (the “Assurance”) with the NYAG on January 27, 2017, without admitting or denying the allegations therein. Pursuant to the Assurance, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed to pay $2.25 million for consumer restitution and $0.5 million in penalties, fees and costs. In addition, the DeVryAdtalem Parties agreed that DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions marketing to New York consumers will maintain specific substantiation and present certain statistics as prescribed to support any future advertising regarding graduate outcomes and educational benefits, and will implement other agreed-upon compliance measures.

 

Student services and access to federal student loans are not impacted by the Agreement or the Assurance, and at no time has the academic quality of a DeVry University education been questioned. See “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion.

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The regulatory settlements expense of $56.3 million recorded during the second quarterfirst six months of fiscal year 2017 consists of the $49.4 million cash payment to the FTC, the $4.1 million unreserved and expensed institutional loans and the $2.75 million accrued settlementcash payment to the NYAG. Of these regulatory settlement charges, $4.1 million was allocated to the Business, Technology and Management segmentis recorded within discontinued operations and $52.2 million was allocated to the DeVry GroupAdtalem home office which is classified as “Home Office and Other” in “Note 15: Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Loss on Assets Held for SaleOPERATING INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

 

DuringTotal consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased to $55.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to a loss of $1.5 million in the year-ago quarter, and increased 143.9%, or $47.9 million, to $81.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago period. Excluding the regulatory settlements expense recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, management committed to a plan to sell the DeVry University and Carrington co-located campustotal consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased 9.3%, or $4.7 million, in Pomona, California, which met the criteria to be classified as an asset held for sale. This required a write-down of the assets’ to fair market value less costs to sell. Based on third party offers, management estimated the assets’ fair market values less costs to sell at approximately $11.3 million, which resulted in the carrying value exceeding the fair market value by $4.8 million. As a result, management recorded a pre-tax $4.8 million Loss on Assets Held for Sale in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended December 31, 2016. The loss was classified within the Business, Technology and Management segment. See “Note 2: Assets Held for Sale” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further discussion on the loss on assets held for sale.

Asset Impairment Charge

During the second quarter and decreased 5.0%, or $4.3 million, in the first six months of fiscal year 2016, revenue and2018 compared to the year-ago periods. The primary drivers of the increase in operating income for DeVry Group’s Carrington reporting unit were significantly below management’s expectations primarily driven by lower student enrollments. Carrington’s revenue, though increased from the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, was 12% below plan during the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, which contributed to an operating loss in the period as compared to planned operating income. This plan was used in DeVry Group’s intangible asset impairment testing as of May 31, 2015. This testing indicated a fair value of the Carrington reporting unit that was approximately 8% above carrying value. Although management believed its planned business and operational strategies, which included new teaching locations and adding high demand programs to current locations in order to leverage existing facilities, would reverse the negative revenue and operating income trend, there was uncertainty as to the timing of this reversal. Accordingly, management revised its forecast and future cash flow projections for Carrington, and performed an interim impairment analysiscontinuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016. As a result, during2018 were cost reduction efforts across Adtalem and revenue growth in the Professional Education segment. The primary driver of the decrease in operating income from continuing operations in the first six months of fiscal year 2018, were $21.6 million in reduced revenue and additional costs incurred due to the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in the first six months of fiscal year 2018. Excluding the effects of the hurricanes and the regulatory settlements expense, consolidated operating income from continuing operations increased 20.3%, or $17.3 million, in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago period. Cost reduction efforts across Adtalem and revenue growth in the Professional Education and Technology and Business segments more than offset the effect on operating income from continuing operations of the revenue declines at Carrington.

Medical and Healthcare

Medical and Healthcare segment operating income increased 5.6%, or $2.9 million, to $55.0 million in the second quarter and decreased 15.3%, or $14.7 million, to $81.3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. The primary driver of the decrease in operating income in the first six months was $21.6 million in reduced revenue and additional costs incurred due to the impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Excluding the effects of the hurricanes, segment operating income increased 7.2%, or $6.9 million, to $102.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago period, primarily driven by revenue increases at Chamberlain and cost control across all institutions.

Professional Education

Professional Education segment operating income increased to $2.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016, DeVry recorded a non-cash, pre-tax impairment charge2018 compared to operating income of $99.5$134,000 in the year-ago quarter, and increased 105.1%, or $6.5 million, related to its Carrington reporting unit. See “Note 10: Intangible Assets”$12.7 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1year-ago period. The increased operating income is the result of this Form 10-Q, for additional disclosure on the impairment analyses.revenue growth at ACAMS.

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)Technology and Business

 

DeVry Group generatedTechnology and Business segment operating income increased 3.8%, or $0.5 million, to $14.0 million in the second quarter and increased 37.8%, or $4.3 million, to $15.9 million in the first six months of $4.8fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods. Included in operating income in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2018 was $0.2 million and $38.0$0.5 million, respectively, from the effect of exchange rates. The increased operating income was primarily driven by higher education revenue growth at Adtalem Brazil.

U.S. Traditional Postsecondary

U.S. Traditional Postsecondary segment operating losses were $5.8 million and $11.3 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2018, respectively, compared to operating losses of $6.3 million and $8.3 million in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively. Total consolidated operating income increased $61.2Excluding $1.1 million for the second quarter and $86.1of restructuring expense, which decreased from $2.3 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared toin the year-ago periods. The primary drivers ofquarter, the increase insegment operating income were a $99.5 million decrease in asset impairment charge and a $26.9 million decrease in restructuring expense for the first six months of fiscal year 2017. These were partially offset by the regulatory settlements and loss on assets held for sale charges of $56.3 million and $4.8was $4.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. Excluding the effect2018 compared to a loss of these special charges, consolidated operating income increased 26.6%$3.9 million in the second quarter and 23.5%year-ago quarter. Excluding $2.4 million of restructuring expense, which decreased from $3.7 million in the year-ago period, the segment operating loss was $8.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to a loss of $4.6 million in the year-ago periods. Cost reduction efforts across DeVry Group andperiod. These decreases were the result of a decline in revenue growth inresulting from the International and Professional Educationimpact of lower total student enrollments, partially offset by cost savings. Total segment more than offset the effect on operating income of the revenue decline at DeVry University.

Medical and Healthcare

Medical and Healthcare segment generated operating income of $45.9 million and $87.7 millionexpense in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, excluding special charges, decreased $2.7 million, or 7.4%, and $3.9 million, or 5.3%, respectively, as compared to operating losses of $56.9 million and $22.7 million in the year-ago quarter and six-month periods, respectively. Excluding the effect of the asset impairment charge and restructuring expense, segment operating income increased 14.2% for the second quarter and 18.9% for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago periods. Revenue increasesThese expense reductions at Chamberlain inCarrington offset approximately 79% and 48% of the first six months of fiscal year 2017, and cost reductions throughout the segment more than offset the increase in expenses to support growth.

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International and Professional Education

International and Professional Education segment operating income increased 73.5% to $13.6 million in the second quarter and increased 79.0% to $17.7 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago periods. Excluding the effects from the change in exchange rates on operating income of $1.8 million and $3.4 million in the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, operating income would have increased 50.4% and 44.9%lower revenue in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, as compared to the year-ago periods. The increased operating income was primarily driven by the acquisitions of Grupo Ibmec and Facimp and cost reductions at DeVry Brasil.

Business, Technology and Management

Business, Technology and Management segment operating income was $0.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to a $4.4 million operating loss during the year-ago quarter. This segment’s operating loss in the first six months of fiscal year 2017 decreased to $7.4 million from $29.6 million in the year-ago period. Excluding $2.1 million of restructuring expense, which decreased from $13.3 million in the year-ago quarter, regulatory settlements of $4.1 million and $4.8 million in loss on assets held for sale, the segment generated operating income of $11.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, as compared to $8.9 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding $3.8 million of restructuring expense, which decreased from $37.0 million in the year-ago first six months, regulatory settlements of $4.1 million and $4.8 million in loss on assets held for sale, the segment generated operating income of $5.3 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to $7.3 million in the year-ago period. Revenue continued to decline in both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, at approximately the same rate as in the year-ago periods, resulting from the impact of lower new and total student enrollments and the higher use of scholarships and discounts. Partially offsetting the revenue declines were savings from cost reduction measures, which offset 107% and 97% of the lower revenue for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, respectively. Total segment expenses for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, excluding special charges, decreased $40.5 million and $74.3 million or 26.7% and 23.8%, as compared to the year-ago periods. Management continues to mitigate the effects of this challenging environment by aligning its cost structureadjust costs to better align with student enrollment. Management believes further cost control measures will be necessary for the remainder of fiscal year 2017, and also believes additional consolidations and closures of DeVry University locations are likely to occur.current enrollment levels.

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NET INTEREST EXPENSE

 

Net interest expense in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2018 was $1.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively, compared to net interest expense of $1.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively, in the year-ago periods. The net interest expense decrease was primarily the result of increased interest income from higher invested cash balances at Adtalem Brazil.

INCOME TAXES

Tax expense from continuing operations of $109.6 million was recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018. Tax expense from continuing operations includes $101.2 million to record the one-time impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), and generated effective tax rates on income from continuing operations of 202.0% and 141.2% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017 of $1.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively, was $0.3 million and $1.4 million lower than the year-ago periods.2018, respectively. The reduction was primarily the result of increased interesteffective tax rates on income due to higher invested cash balances at DeVry Brasil, partially offset by increased interestfrom continuing operations excluding tax expense related to borrowingsthe Tax Act were 15.6% for the second quarter and outstanding letters of credit under the revolving credit facility during15.0% for the first six months of fiscal year 2017 (see “Note 13: Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for further details).

INCOME TAXES

2018. A tax benefit of $11.2$10.1 million was recorded in continuing operations in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. This tax benefit was2017, driven primarily from the settlement costs of various regulatory authority litigation, and generated effective tax rates on income from continuing operations of -316.8%362.0% and -12.1%-7.6% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively.2017. The effective tax rates on income from continuing operations excluding the settlement costssettlements were 18.2%19.4% and 19.4%20.8% for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2017, respectively, compared to 13.0%2017. Excluding the one-time impact of the Tax Act and 13.2% forsettlements, the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2016, respectively. Thedecrease in tax rates reflects the decrease in the U.S. tax rate increased due toresulting from the Tax Act, as well as an increase in earnings from U.S. operations, which are taxed at a higher rate than income from foreign operations, partially offset by an increase inthe percentage of earnings from foreign operations, which are taxed at lower rates. DeVry Group’s effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations outside the U.S. Earnings of these international operations are not subject to U.S. federal or state income taxes, so long as such earnings are not repatriated, as discussed below. rates than domestic earnings.

Four of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s operating units, AUC, which operates in St. Maarten, RUSM, which operates in Dominica, RUSVM, which operates in St. Kitts, and DeVry Brasil,Adtalem Brazil, which operates in Brazil, all benefit from local tax incentives. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives. RUSM and RUSVM each have agreements with their respective domestic governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, in the case of RUSM, an indefinite period of exemption and, in the case of RUSVM, exemption until 2037. DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from its participation in PROUNI, a Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate students.

 

Adtalem had not previously recorded a U.S. federal or state tax provision for the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries. As a result of the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to maintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and accumulated and future earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, cash held by the subsidiaries in Brazil will not be available for general company purposes, and no foreign or state tax has been recorded on such amount. As of December 31, 2017, the cumulative undistributed earnings attributable to operations in Brazil was approximately $91 million.

Adtalem’s effective tax rate was impacted by the Tax Act, which was enacted into law on December 22, 2017. Income tax effects resulting from changes in tax laws are required to be accounted for in the period in which the law is enacted and the effects are recorded as a component of provision for income taxes from continuing operations. As a result, an additional provision for income tax of $101.2 million resulting from the enactment of the Tax Act was recorded in the quarter. For additional information on the impact of the Tax Act, see “Note 12: Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-Q.

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Beginning in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, DeVry University operations is classified as discontinued operations as discussed in “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Management will continue to disclose and discuss DeVry University operations in its public filings until the period the sale closes as these operations continue to have an effect on Adtalem’s reported net income (loss).

Revenue at DeVry University decreased 25.9%, or $31.7 million, to $90.6 million in the second quarter and decreased 23.4%, or $56.9 million, to $186.4 million for the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to the year-ago periods driven by decreases in undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Management believes the decreases in enrollment and the resulting continued decline in revenue have been due to several internal and external factors, which have resulted in a reduction in interest and lower demand for DeVry University’s programs. Enrollment declines at DeVry University are expected to continue through fiscal year 2018, which will result in lower revenue. Key trends for DeVry University are set forth below.

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DeVry University

DeVry University Undergraduate Student Enrollment:

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

  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017  Mar. 2017  May 2017 
New Students  2,953   3,432   3,092   2,528   2,545   2,406 
% Change over Prior Year  (26.2)%  14.3%  7.2%  (16.7)%  (14.3)%  (19.3)%
Total Students  24,213   24,540   24,015   22,994   22,192   20,691 
% Change over Prior Year  (22.6)%  (22.9)%  (20.3)%  (21.6)%  (20.9)%  (21.9)%

DeVry University Graduate Student Enrollment:

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

  Fiscal Year 2017 
Term July 2016  Sept. 2016  Nov. 2016  Jan. 2017  Mar. 2017  May 2017 
Total Coursetakers  9,742   10,146   9,589   9,553   9,185   8,469 
% Change from Prior Year  (19.4)%  (21.6)%  (23.1)%  (22.8)%  (21.5)%  (21.7)%

 

DeVry Group intendsUniversity’s operating loss was $43.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to indefinitely reinvest international earningsoperating income of $6.3 million in the year-ago quarter. For the first six months of fiscal year 2018, the operating loss was $55.2 million compared to operating income of $4.7 million in the year-ago period. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, asset impairment charges of $47.2 million were recorded to write-down intangible assets, goodwill, and cash flowbuilding and equipment to improvezero based on the fair market value of the DeVry University operations. In addition, restructuring expense, regulatory settlement expense, loss on assets held for sale and expand facilitiesloss on sale of assets decreased to $2.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to $11.0 million in the year-ago quarter, and operationsdecreased to $8.0 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to $12.7 million in the year-ago period. Excluding the impairment and special charges, operating income was $5.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 compared to $17.3 million in the year-ago quarter, and operating income was $0.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 compared to operating income of $17.4 million in the year-ago period. This decrease was the result of a decline in revenue resulting from the impact of lower new and total student enrollments, partially offset by cost savings. Total DeVry University expenses in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, excluding special charges, decreased $20.3 million, or 19.3%, compared to the year-ago quarter. For the first six months of fiscal year 2018, these expenses decreased $39.6 million, or 17.5%, compared to the year-ago period. These expense reductions at AUC, RUSM, RUSVMDeVry University offset approximately 64% and 70% of the lower revenue in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2018, respectively. In September 2017, DeVry Brasil, and pursue other business opportunities outsideUniversity announced the U.S. Accordingly, DeVry Group has not recorded a provision for the paymentclosure of U.S. income taxes on these earnings.eight additional campus locations, which management expects will be completed in early calendar year 2018.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Student Payments

 

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

 

The following table summarizes DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s cash receipts from tuition and related fee payments by fund source as a percentage of total revenue for fiscal years 20162017 and 2015, respectively.2016.

 

 Fiscal Year  Fiscal Year 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Funding Source:                
Federal Assistance (Title IV) Program Funding (Grants and Loans)  58%  59%  53%  58%
Brazil FIES Public Loan Program  4%  2%  4%  4%
State Grants  1%  1%  0%  1%
Private Loans  1%  1%  1%  1%
Student accounts, cash payments, private scholarships, employer and military provided tuition assistance and other  36%  37%  42%  36%
Total  100%  100%  100%  100%

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

 

The pattern of cash receipts during the year is seasonal. DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s accounts receivable balances peak immediately after tuition bills are issued each semester/session. Accounts receivable reaches its lowest level at the end of each semester/session, dropping to its lowest point during the year at the end of December.

 

At December 31, 2016,2017, total accounts receivable, net of related reserves, was $150.2$148.6 million compared to $121.8$127.9 million at December 31, 2015. Excluding the effect of the increase in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar, total accounts receivable, net of related reserves, increased $21.3 million.2016. The main drivers of the increase were a higher receivable levelsbalance at Adtalem Brazil from higher revenue and a reclassification of a long-term FIES receivable of $6.7 million to current accounts receivable. In addition, the student receivable balance at the following institutions: DMI resulting from timing of the application of cash receipts, Chamberlain resulting frommedical and veterinary schools increased enrollment and revenue, and DeVry Brasil resulting from higher FIES loan balances classified as short-term compareddue to the prior year. The increase washurricane related delays in collections. These increases were partially offset by lower receivable levelsbalances at DeVry University as a result of forgiving unreserved balances of institutional loans as part of the FTC settlement (See “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q) and at Carrington resultingBecker from lower enrollment and revenue.

Adtalem’s consolidated cash balances of $212.2 million at December 31, 2017 included approximately $188.4 million of cash attributable to Adtalem’s international operations. As a result of the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to maintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and accumulated and future earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, only cash held by the subsidiaries in Brazil will not be available for general company purposes. As of December 31, 2017, the cash balance attributable to operations in Brazil was approximately $67.3 million. Management does not believe this policy will adversely affect Adtalem’s overall liquidity. Should it be necessary to repatriate the international cash balances at Adtalem Brazil to the U.S., the repatriated cash would be subject to taxation at certain state tax rates.

 

Financial Aid

 

Like other higher education institutions, DeVry GroupAdtalem is highly dependent upon the timely receipt of federal financial aid funds. All financial aid and assistance programs are subject to political and governmental budgetary considerations. In the U.S., the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) guides the federal government’s support of postsecondary education. If there are changes to financial aid programs that restrict student eligibility or reduce funding levels, DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s financial condition and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected. Please see “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in Part I of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 20162017 filed with the SEC on August 25, 2016,24, 2017, for a discussion of student financial aid related risks. Certain of these risks are updated in Part II, “Item 1A – Risk Factors” of this Form 10-Q.

 

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In addition, government-funded financial assistance programs are governed by extensive and complex regulations in the U.S. and Brazil. Like any other educational institution, DeVry Group’sAdtalem’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. ComprehensiveA comprehensive program reviewsreview of Carrington College-Phoenix, RUSM, Carrington College-California and DeVry University werewas initiated in April, May, June and August 2014 respectively, and remainremains open and ongoing. On January 27, 2016, DeVry University received a preliminary program review report from the U.S. Department of Education (“ED”), which identified findings relating to its fiscal administration, student eligibility and administrative capability and provides DeVry University an opportunity to respond to the preliminary findings. DeVry University provided a comprehensive response to the report on October 11, 2016 disputing most of the findings. The timing or final outcome of the DeVry University program review, or its possible impact on the business, financial condition or results of operations of DeVry University or DeVry GroupAdtalem cannot be predicted at this time.

In conjunction with its program review of RUSM, ED issued a cease and desist letter for funding students enrolled in a fifth semester course offered at two U.S. sites. The order has the potential to impact the continued Title IV eligibility for anyone who took the course during the period from July 2011 through September 2014. RUSM provided a response to ED, clarifying the nature of the fifth semester course and resumed Title IV funding for all of its students. ED subsequently issued a Program Review Report containing a single finding which relates to the fifth semester course offered at two U.S. sites. RUSM provided a response to ED on September 16, 2016 disputing the finding. Should ED assess liabilities related to this finding, management estimates its maximum liability would not materially adversely affect its business, financial conditions and/or operating results.

 

If ED determines that we have failed to demonstrate either financial responsibility or administrative capability in any pending program review, or otherwise determines that an institution has violated the terms of its Program Participation Agreement (“PPA”), we could be subject to sanctions including: fines, penalties, reimbursement for discharged loan obligations, a requirement to post a letter of credit, suspension or termination of our eligibility to participate in the Title IV programs. ED regulations regarding financial responsibility provide that, if any one of DeVry Group’s Title IV-eligible institutions is unable to pay its obligations under its PPA as a result of operational issues and/or an enforcement action, DeVry Group’s other Title IV-eligible institutions, regardless of their compliance with applicable laws and regulations, would not be able to maintain their Title IV eligibility without assisting in the repayment of the first institution’s Title IV obligations. Additionally, as a result of the ED Settlement discussed below, DeVry Group has agreed to be jointly and severally liable with DeVry University under the terms of the Provisional PPA governing DeVry University’s participation in ED’s Title IV programs. As a result, even though DeVry Group’s Title IV-eligible institutions are operated through independent entities, an enforcement action against one of our institutions could also have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of DeVry Group’s other institutions and for DeVry Group as a whole, and could result in the imposition of significant restrictions on the ability for DeVry Group’s other institutions and for DeVry Group to operate.

 

On August 28, 2015,October 13, 2016, DeVry University receivedand ED reached a request for documents and information regarding published employment outcomes and relative earnings informationnegotiated agreement (the “ED Settlement”) to settle the claims asserted in a Notice of DeVry University graduatesIntent to Limit from the Multi-Regional and Foreign School Participation Division of the Federal Student Aid office of EDthe Department of Education (“ED FSA”). The stated purpose of the request was to permit ED FSA to assess DeVry University's compliance with applicable regulations under Title IV. On January 27, 2016, DeVry University received a Notice of Intent to Limit from ED FSA (the “January 2016 Notice”) based on a portion of its pending August 28, 2015 inquiry, informing DeVry University of ED FSA’s intention to impose certain limitations on the participation of DeVry University in programs authorized pursuant to Title IV. The proposed limitations relate to representations in advertising and marketing, regarding the post-graduation employment outcomes of DeVry University students over a period from 1975 to October 1980 (the “Since 1975 Representation”). DeVry University requested a hearing regarding ED’s proposed limitations and, on October 13, 2016, reached a negotiated settlement agreement with ED regarding the January 2016 Notice (the “ED Settlement”). Under the terms of the ED Settlement, among other things, without admitting wrongdoing, DeVry University, (1) may no longer make representationsagreed to certain compliance requirements regarding the graduate employment outcomes of DeVry University graduates from 1975 to October 1980, includingits past and future advertising, regarding the cumulative graduate employment outcomes since 1975, (2) will maintain or undertake certain recordkeeping and compliance practices to support future representations regarding graduate employment rates and (3) will post a notice on its website and in its enrollment agreements regarding the Since 1975 Representation. The ED Settlement also provides that, except for Heightened Cash Monitoring 1 status, ED will not impose conditions on the timing of, or documentation requirements for, disbursement of aid due to matters relating to lack of substantiation for the Since 1975 Representation. As a result of the ED Settlement, DeVry University’s participation in the Title IV programs will be subject to provisional certification for five years and DeVry University will be required to post a letter of credit equal to the greater of 10% of DeVry’sDeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursements or $68.4 million for a five-year period. The posted letter of credit, which will continue to be posted by Adtalem following the closing of the sale of DeVry University, reduces Adtalem’s borrowing capacity dollar-for-dollar under its credit facility. Institutions under provisional certification must obtain ED approval before it may award or disburse Title IV funds based on a substantial change, including the establishment of a new location or the addition of an educational program. Provisional certification status also carries fewer due process protections than full certification. As a result, ED may withdraw an institution’s provisional certification more easily than if it is fully certified. Provisional certification does not otherwise limit access to Title IV program funds by students attending the institution.

In September 2017, ED completed the routine process of recertifying and updating the PPAs for all four Carrington College Office of Postsecondary Education Identification (“OPEID”) numbers. The timing or outcomeCarrington College California OPEID was placed on a provisional PPA. The reason provided was the high Perkins loan cohort default rate, which was 33%. Because this rate was based on a very small cohort of unresolved matterssix students, and Carrington California is in the process of voluntarily liquidating their Perkins loan portfolio, we requested that ED reconsider the provisional PPA. ED responded by shortening the term of the provisional PPA, with its expiration moved from September 30, 2020 to September 30, 2018.

In October 2017, ED approved our request for AUC to maintain Title IV eligibility while temporarily operating its basic science instruction in the August 28, 2015 inquiry, or their possible impactUnited Kingdom (“UK”), following the widespread damage in St. Maarten caused by Hurricane Irma. The provisional PPA providing this approval extends to September 30, 2019, encompassing the duration of time we expect to be operating in the UK.

In December 2017, ED approved our request for RUSM to maintain Title IV eligibility while temporarily operating its basic science instruction on a cruise ship docked in St. Kitts, following the widespread damage in Dominica caused by Hurricane Maria. The provisional PPA providing this approval extends to September 30, 2019. Beginning with the January 2018 semester, RUSM students will be temporarily relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee at facilities owned by Lincoln Memorial University (“LMU”) and to a satellite facility in St. Kitts while the Dominica campus is assessed for ability for RUSM to return to serving students on the business, financial condition or resultscampus. Regulatory and accreditor approvals, including from ED, are expected to be finalized following a site visit by the Dominica Medical Board in February 2018.

Gainful Employment (“GE”) regulations became effective on July 1, 2015. Programs that fail the requirements of operations of DeVry University or DeVry Group cannot be predicted at this time. The defense, resolution, or settlementthese regulations in two out of any matter potentiallythree consecutive years or do not pass in any four consecutive years will be disqualified from participation in the Title IV programs for a period of three years, and an institution is prohibited from establishing Title IV eligibility for any substantially similar program during that period.

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Approximately 11% of Adtalem’s 2014-2015 academic year programs fell into the failing category, and approximately 15% of Adtalem’s programs fell into the zone category, including the RUSVM’s veterinary medicine program. Adtalem provided required warnings to enrolled and prospective students with respect to GE programs considered under review arising from the August 28, 2015 inquiry, could require usregulations to expend significant resourcesbe in jeopardy of losing Title IV eligibility in February 2017. Management expects that certain programs will be able to avoid falling into the zone or failing categories in future years through adjustments to program price, or, if appropriate and consistent with programmatic standards, the duration of programs. For programs where such adjustments or initiatives are not feasible, which may include RUSVM’s veterinary medicine program, we may discontinue such programs or direct students to third-party lenders for financial support of student tuition and other expenses. These adjustments or initiatives, or any requirement to issue warnings to enrolled and prospective students, could have a material adverse effectsignificant impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and result in the imposition of significant restrictions on us and our ability to operate. Management expects RUSVM will continue to be in the zone for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years, as well as, if potential initiatives to improve graduate gainful employment outcomes are not executable, are not executed or are unsuccessful, the 2017-2018 academic year. This is possible notwithstanding strong student outcomes and very low Cohort Default Rates for RUSVM graduates (0.7% as of September 30, 2013, the latest 3-year cohort period for which official data is available). In March 2017, ED delayed implementation of some portions of the GE reporting regulations until July 1, 2017. While the delay does not affect RUSVM’s status, ED indicated in the delay announcement that its action was taken to allow ED to further review the GE regulations and their implementation. On June 16, 2017, ED then announced its intention to re-negotiate these rules. The timing and effective date of any future final regulations cannot be determined at this time. If the GE regulations and guidance are not changed prior to 2019 and RUSVM’s veterinary program is determined by ED to be in the zone for the 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 academic years, RUSVM would be required to issue warnings to students as early as 2019 that Title IV funding may no longer be available to students attending RUSVM. Further, if RUSVM’s veterinary program is determined to be in the zone for the 2017-2018 academic year, RUSVM students would no longer have access to Title IV student aid as early as the beginning of 2020, which could have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. On August 18, 2017, ED announced new deadlines for submitting notices of intent to file GE alternate earnings appeals and submitting those appeals. A notice of intent to file an appeal was submitted for RUSVM in advance of the October 6, 2017 deadline. RUSVM’s appeal was filed on February 1, 2018.

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An ED regulation known as the “90/10 Rule” affects only proprietary postsecondary institutions, such as Chamberlain, AUC, RUSM, RUSVM, Chamberlain, Carrington and DeVry University. Under this regulation, an institution that derives more than 90% of its revenue on a cash basis from Title IV student financial assistance programs in two consecutive fiscal years loses eligibility to participate in these programs for at least two fiscal years. The following table details the percentage of revenue on a cash basis from federal financial assistance programs (excluding the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (“VA”) and military tuition assistance benefits) for each of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Title IV-eligible institutions for fiscal years 20162017 and 2015, respectively.2016.

 

 Fiscal Year  Fiscal Year 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Chamberlain University  63%  64%
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine  79%  80%  80%  79%
Ross University School of Medicine  82%  80%  82%  82%
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine  83%  84%  83%  83%
Chamberlain College of Nursing  64%  65%
Carrington College:                
California  78%  76%  75%  78%
Boise  69%  70%  66%  69%
Portland  77%  76%  81%  77%
Phoenix  80%  80%  80%  80%
DeVry University  63%  66%  62%  63%

 

In September 2016, DeVry GroupAdtalem committed to voluntarily limit to 85% the amount of revenue that each of its six Title IVIV-eligible institutions derive from federal funding, to 85 percent, including VAthe U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and military tuition assistance benefits. Management plans to haveAs disclosed in the third party review report that has been made publicly available, its institutions meethave met this lower threshold by July 2017 and will publicly report the results.for fiscal year 2017.

 

Under the terms of DeVry GroupAdtalem institutions’ participation in financial aid programs, certain cash received from state governments and ED is maintained in restricted bank accounts. DeVry GroupAdtalem 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 GroupAdtalem to use in operations. This process generally occurs during the academic term for which such funds have been authorized. Cash in the amount of $11.1$0.6 million, 7.2$4.8 million and $14.0$5.6 million was held in restricted bank accounts at December 31, 2016,2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

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A separate financial responsibility test is required for continued participation by an institution’s students in U.S. federal financial assistance programsprograms. For Adtalem’s participating institutions this test is calculated at the consolidated Adtalem level. The test is based upon a composite score of three ratios: an equity ratio that measures the institution’s capital resources; a primary reserve ratio that measures an institution’s ability to fund its operations from current resources; and a net income ratio that measures an institution’s ability to operate profitably. A minimum score of 1.5 is necessary to meet ED’s financial standards. Institutions with scores of less than 1.5 but greater than or equal to 1.0 are considered financially responsible, but require additional oversight. These schools are subject to heightened cash monitoring and other participation requirements. An institution with a score less than 1.0 is considered not financially responsible. However, a school with a score less than 1.0 may continue to participate in the Title IV programs under provisional certification. In addition, this lower score typically requires that the school be subject to heightened cash monitoring requirements and post a letter of credit (equal to a minimum of 10 percent10% of the Title IV aid it received in the institution's most recent fiscal year).

 

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

 

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Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

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

 

  For the Six Months Ended
December 31,
 
  2016  2015 
Net Income (Loss) $39,904  $(45,085)
Non-cash Items  115,123   190,828 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisition Components  (120,108)  (69,224)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $34,919  $76,519 
  

Six Months Ended

December 31,

 
  2017  2016 
Net (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations $(33,058) $33,236 
Non-cash Items  90,720   75,493 
Changes in Assets and Liabilities  (14,741)  (72,347)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities-Continuing Operations $42,921  $36,382 

 

Cash generated from continuing operations in the first six months of fiscal year 20172018 was $34.9$42.9 million compared to $76.5$36.4 million in the year-ago six-month period. Net income increasedfrom continuing operations decreased by $85.0$66.3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago six-month period. The decreaseincrease in non-cash items in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as2018 compared to the year-ago six-month period was primarily the result of the $99.5 million asset impairment charge related to the Carrington reporting unit in fiscal year 2016 and a decrease in depreciation and write-offs of leasehold improvements and equipment. This was the result of a decrease in real estate consolidations and the associated asset disposals at DeVry University in the first six months of fiscal year 2017, as compared to the year-ago six-month period. This was partially offset by an increase in amortization expense of intangible assets related to the acquisitions of ACAMS in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 and Grupo Ibmec late in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.following:

·An increase of $25.8 million in depreciation and write-offs of building, building improvements, leasehold improvements, furniture and equipment. This was the result of recording a $29.9 million impairment charge at AUC and RUSM from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, respectively, in the first six months of fiscal year 2018. These charges were partially offset by $0.8 million of reduced depreciation on the impaired assets.
·A decrease of $0.6 million in stock-based compensation expense resulting from workforce reductions.
·A decrease of $0.7 million in amortization expense of intangible assets.
·A change of $9.5 million in the deferred income tax provision related to the timing of deductions.

 

Changes from June 30, 2016, in Assets and Liabilities Net of Effects from Acquisition of BusinessesJune 30, 2017 consisted of the following:

 

·The decreaseincrease in combinedcash flows in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 due to changes in net prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and accrued expensesincome taxes payable was $64.4 million, which is $29.8$71.0 million more than the combined change in the year-ago period driven by overall cost reductionsa $101.2 million accrual for income taxes related to implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This was offset by a $30.5 million receivable for insurance proceeds related to Hurricanes Irma and Maria within Prepaid Expenses and Other. Other offsets result in changes from the timing of the period-end relative to DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s payroll and bill payment cycles.

 

·The decrease in cash flows in the first six months of fiscal year 2018 in combined restricted cash, accounts receivable (excluding the provisions for refunds and uncollectible accounts) and deferred revenue was $55.7 million, which is $21.1$13.4 million more than the combined change in the year-ago period. The main driverdrivers of this change was better collections onwere a higher receivable balance at Adtalem Brazil from a $6.7 million additional reclassification of long-term FIES receivable to current accounts receivable relativeand an increase in student receivable balances at the medical and veterinary schools due to the amount of deferred revenue recorded including the collection of FIES funds by DeVry Brasil.hurricane-related delays in collections and financial aid processing.

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Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

Capital expenditures in the first six months of fiscal year 20172018 were $20.4$32.6 million compared to $41.0$18.8 million in the year-ago six-month period. The decreaseincrease in capital expenditures reflects lessincreased investments at Adtalem Brazil and Chamberlain, in addition to $2.6 million in hurricane-related spending on new campuses at Chamberlainto repair the AUC and lower spending at DeVry University.RUSM campuses.

 

Capital spending for the remainder of fiscal year 2017 is expected to2018 will support continued investment at DMIRUSVM, a campus opening and facility improvements for Chamberlain, and facility improvements for Adtalem Brazil. Significant capital spending will also be necessary to repair and replace hurricane damaged facilities and equipment at DeVry Brasil.AUC and RUSM. Management anticipates full fiscal year 20172018 capital spending, excluding hurricane-related spending, to be in the range of$60 to $65 million range.

On November 1, 2017, Adtalem Brazil completed the acquisition of São Judas Tadeu (“SJT”). Under the terms of the agreement, Adtalem Brazil agreed to $70 million.pay approximately $6.0 million in cash, in exchange for 100% of the stock of SJT. Approximately $1.0 million of payments were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $5.0 million required over the succeeding four years. SJT offers medical doctor specialty test preparation and currently serves approximately 2,700 students located in São Paulo. The acquisition of SJT adds a new product offering to Adtalem Brazil’s test preparation business.

 

On July 1, 2016, Becker acquired ACAMS, located in Miami, Florida, for $330.6 million, net of cash acquired. DeVry GroupAdtalem funded the purchase with available domestic cash balances and $175 million in borrowings under its revolving credit facility. ACAMS is the largestan international membership organization dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of anti-money laundering and financial crime prevention professionals. The acquisition furthers Becker’sAdtalem’s global growth strategy into professional education and enhances Becker’s position as a leading provider of lifelong learning for professionals.

 

Cash (Used in) Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities

 

DeVry Group’s consolidated cash balances of $199.9 million at December 31, 2016 included approximately $158.8 million of cash attributableto DeVry Group’s international operations. It is DeVry Group’s intention to indefinitely reinvest this cash, subsequent earnings and cash flow to improve and expand facilities and operations of its international schools and pursue future business opportunities outside the U.S. Therefore, cash held by international operations will not be available for domestic general corporate purposes. Management does not believe this policy will adversely affect DeVry Group’s overall liquidity. Should it be necessary to repatriate the international cash balances to the U.S., the repatriated cash would be subject to taxation at U.S. tax rates.

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Historically, DeVry GroupAdtalem has produced positive domestic cash flows from operating activities sufficient to fund the delivery of its domestic educational programs and services as well as to fund capital investment and other activities including share repurchases and dividend payments. In addition, DeVry GroupAdtalem maintains a $400 million revolving line of credit which can be expanded to $550 million subject to bank approval. For the first six months of fiscal year 2017, negative2018, cash flows from domestic operating activities, including DeVry University, were approximately $3.6$64.2 million, which, was principally the result of the $49.4 million cash settlement paid to the FTC. DeVry Group’s domestic cash balances along with $225$165 million borrowed under the revolving credit facility, were sufficient to fund $6.7$35.1 million of domestic capital investment, including DeVry University, and repurchase $16.4$93.2 million in common stock, pay dividendsstock. As a result of $11.4 million,the Tax Act, Adtalem has revised its intent to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and provide fundspost-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits in foreign operations, and only intends to maintain this position with respect to cash balances, cash flows and accumulated and future earnings in Brazil. In accordance with this plan, beginning in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, cash held by all foreign subsidiaries except those in Brazil will be available for general company purposes.

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

 

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

 

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Revolving Credit Facility

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem entered into a revolving credit facility on March 31, 2015 which expires on March 31, 2020. The Credit Agreementrevolving credit agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) provides for a multi-currency revolving credit facility in the amount of $400 million (the “Aggregate Commitment”) with availability in currencies other than U.S. dollars of up to $200 million. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Aggregate Commitment may be increased up to $550 million. Up to $50 million of the Aggregate Commitment is available for letters of credit. On October 4, 2016, DeVry GroupAdtalem entered into a First Amendment to Credit Agreement, (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), which amends the Aggregate Commitment to increase the amount available for letters of credit from $50 million to $100 million. This increase was requested to accommodate the requirements of the negotiated settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Education which requires DeVry University to post a letter of credit for $68.4 million (see “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements” and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding this settlement agreement). DeVry GroupAdtalem may select interest rates for borrowings under the Credit Agreement equal to LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate, plus an applicable rate based on the DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable rate ranges from 2% to 3% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and from 1% to 2% for Base Rate Loans. As of December 31, 2017, June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, DeVry GroupAdtalem borrowings under this agreement were $165 million, $125 million and $225 million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 2.73%. There were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility as of June 30, 2016 or December 31, 2015. Borrowings were made in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 to fund the acquisition of ACAMS as discussed in “Note 9: Business Combinations” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Additional borrowings were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 to pay the FTC settlement discussed in “Note 3: Regulatory Settlements”3.42%, 3.18% and “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.2.73%, respectively. There are no required principal payments under this revolving credit agreementthe Credit Agreement and all borrowings and letters of credit mature on March 31, 2020. As a result of the agreement extending beyond one year, the 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, if any. DeVry GroupAdtalem letters of credit outstanding under this agreement were $68.5 million as of each of December 31, 2016 and $0.1 million as of each of2017, June 30, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016. Of this amount, $68.4 million was posted in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 in relation to the ED Settlement (see “Note: 3 Regulatory Settlements”). Upon the close of the sale of DeVry University (see “Note 2: Discontinued Operations and Assets Held for Sale”), Adtalem will continue to post this letter of credit on behalf of DeVry University. As of December 31, 2016, DeVry Group2017, Adtalem is charged an annual fee equal to 2.0% of the undrawn face amount of the outstanding letters of credit under the agreement, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.35% of the undrawn portion of the credit facility as of December 31, 2016.2017. The interest rate, letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s achievement of certain financial ratios.

 

The revolving credit agreementCredit Agreement contains covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. Maintenance of these financial ratios could place restrictions on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s ability to pay dividends. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a U.S. Department of Education financial responsibility ratio based upon a composite score of an equity ratio, a primary reserve ratio and a net income ratio. Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement willwould constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding borrowings and replacement of outstanding letters of credit. DeVry GroupAdtalem was in compliance with the debt covenants as of December 31, 2016.2017.

 

The stock of all U.S. and certain foreign subsidiaries of DeVry GroupAdtalem is pledged as collateral for the borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

 

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Other Contractual Arrangements

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s long-term contractual obligations consist of its $400 million revolving line of credit (discussed above), operating leases on facilities and equipment and agreements for various services.

In addition, DeVry GroupAdtalem has recorded liabilities for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to the acquisitions of Faculdade Diferencial Integral (“Facid”at Adtalem Brazil (discussed above).

On December 4, 2017, Adtalem, entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”), Faculdade Idealpursuant to which Adtalem agreed to sell DeVry University to Cogswell Education, LLC (“Faci”Cogswell”), Damasio, Grupo Ibmec. Subject to the terms and Facimp (seeconditions of the Purchase Agreement, Adtalem will sell all of the outstanding equity interests of DeVry University, Inc. and DeVry New York Inc. to Cogswell for de minimis consideration. To support DeVry University’s future success, Adtalem has committed to transferring DeVry University with a minimum working capital balance of $7.5 million, subject to increase under certain conditions of up to $20.1 million. The Purchase Agreement includes an earn-out entitling Adtalem to payments of up to $20 million paid over a ten-year period based on DeVry University’s free cash flow. This sale is expected to be completed in early fiscal year 2019.

Adtalem recorded a provisional liability of $96.3 million for the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of foreign earnings, pursuant to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. This amount is payable over eight years, with the first installment of $7.7 million due on September 15, 2018. “Note 9: Business Combinations”12: Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Form 10-Q for a discussion of the Grupo Ibmec and Facimp acquisitions). This financing is in the form of holdbacks of a portion of the purchase price of these acquisitions or installment payments. Payments are made under these agreements based on payment schedules or the resolution of any pre-acquisition contingencies.10-Q.

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem is not a party to any off-balance sheet financing or contingent payment arrangements, nor are there any unconsolidated subsidiaries. DeVry GroupAdtalem has not extended any loans to any officer, director or other affiliated person. DeVry GroupAdtalem has not entered into any synthetic leases and there are no residual purchase or value commitments related to any facility lease. DeVry GroupAdtalem did not enter into any derivatives, swaps, futures contracts, calls, hedges or non-exchange traded contracts during the first six months of fiscal year 2017. DeVry Group2018. Adtalem had no open derivative positions at December 31, 2016.2017.

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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, see “Note 4: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

ITEM 3QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKETRISK

 

DeVry GroupAdtalem 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 Group’sAdtalem’s costs are in the form of wages and benefits. Changes in employment market conditions or escalations in employee benefit costs could cause DeVry GroupAdtalem to experience cost increases at levels beyond what it has historically experienced.

 

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

 

The financial position and results of operations of DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil operations are measured using the Brazilian Real as the functional currency. DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil has not entered into any material long-term contracts to purchase or sell goods and services, other than the lease agreements on teaching facilities and contingencies relating to prior acquisitions. Currently, DeVry GroupAdtalem does not have any foreign exchange contracts or derivative financial instruments designed to mitigate changes in the value of the Brazilian Real. Brazilian-based assets constitute 25.3%27.6% of DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s overall assets, and its Brazilian liabilities constitute 10.8%9.2% of overall liabilities. The value of the Brazilian Real has been volatile in relation to the U.S. dollar over the past several years. Since June 2015, the Brazilian Real’s value has declined by as much as 22% at December 2015, but recovered most of that loss by June 30, 2016. Over the first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, the value has remained fairly steady. Based upon the current value of the net assets in DeVry Brasil’sAdtalem Brazil’s operations, a change of $0.01 in the value of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar results in a translation adjustment to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss of approximately $16.3$18.1 million. For the first six months of fiscal year 2017,2018, the volatility in thehigher value of the Brazilian Real also resulted in higher U.S. translated revenue and operating income as compared to the year-ago six-month period.

 

The interest rate on DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s revolving credit facility is based upon LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate for periods typically ranging from one to three months. At December 31, 2016, DeVry Group2017, Adtalem had $225$165 million in outstanding borrowings under this facility with a weighted average interest rate of 2.73%3.42%. Based upon borrowings of $225$165 million, a 100 basis point increase in short-term interest rates would result in $2.25$1.65 million of additional annual interest expense.

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s customers are principally individual students enrolled in its various educational programs. Accordingly, concentration of accounts receivable credit risk is small relative to total revenue and accounts receivable. However, as discussed in “Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the subsection “Liquidity and Capital Resources” of this Form 10-Q, the DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil FIES accounts receivable balance has remained elevated due to changes in government funding of the program. As of December 31, 2016,2017, the FIES accounts receivable balance is $28.2 million compared to $38.0 million.million at December 31, 2016. The FIES funding for calendar year 2015 accounts for $22.9$16.1 million of the total outstanding FIES balance. In January 2016, BrasilAdtalem Brazil entered into a repayment agreement with the Brazilian government pursuant to which these 2015 funds will be paid in annual installments over three years. The first installmentand second installments of $7.2 million wasand $6.8 million were received by DeVry BrasilAdtalem Brazil on July 1, 2016.2016 and July 3, 2017, respectively.

 

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DeVry Group’sAdtalem’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 GroupAdtalem has not experienced any deposit losses to date, nor does management expect to incur such losses in the future.

 

ITEM 4 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer Certificates

 

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

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Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

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

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’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 Group’sAdtalem’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that DeVry GroupAdtalem 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 Group’sAdtalem’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 six months of fiscal year 20172018 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

For a discussion of legal proceedings, see “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS

Risks Related to DeVry Group’s Highly Regulated Industry

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, and the update to the risk factors described below, the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016,2017, which could materially affect DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s business, financial condition or future results, should be carefully considered. Such risks are not the only risks facing DeVry Group.Adtalem. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to DeVry GroupAdtalem or that management currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

We are subject to risks relating to regulatory matters. If we fail to comply with the extensive regulatory requirements for our operations, we could face fines and penalties, including lossA delayed or unsuccessful sale of access to federal and state student financial aid for our students as well as significant civil liability, whichDeVry University could have a material adverse effect on our business,the stock valuation of Adtalem or may impact the growth prospects or financial condition, resultsresources of operationsAdtalem.

Adtalem has entered into a binding stock purchase agreement to sell DeVry University to Cogswell Education, LLC (“Cogswell”) (the “Transaction”). Adtalem’s transfer of ownership to Cogswell is subject to numerous closing conditions, including approvals of regulators and cash flows and resultaccrediting bodies. Additionally, Cogswell is not required to close the Transaction in certain circumstances, including in the impositionevent that DeVry University’s enrollment declines below a certain threshold, in the event that claims of significant restrictions on usformer DeVry University students under ED’s Borrower Defense to Repayment process exceed a certain threshold, or DeVry University’s regional accreditor fails or declines to take action to approve the Transaction prior to June 30, 2018. If the Transaction is not completed, the valuation of Adtalem common stock may materially and our abilityadversely decline.

In addition, the separation of DeVry University from Adtalem is a substantial undertaking that will require, among other things, hiring colleagues and contracting for services for DeVry University in replacement of previously shared resources prior to operate.closing the Transaction. In the event that the transaction is delayed, the expenses of the separation, including additional personnel costs, may materially increase, which could materially impact Adtalem’s available cash.

 

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AsProposed changes in, or lapses of, U.S. tax laws regarding earnings from international operations could adversely affect our financial results.

Our effective tax rate could be subject to volatility or be adversely impacted by changes to federal tax laws governing the taxation of foreign earnings of U.S. based companies. For example, as a providerconsequence of the newly enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”), foreign earnings are now deemed to be repatriated resulting in a higher education,effective tax rate for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. In addition, recent changes to U.S. tax laws will significantly impact how U.S. multinational corporations are taxed on foreign earnings. Numerous countries are evaluating their existing tax laws due in part, to recommendations made by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (“OECD’s”) Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) project. To address the impact of the recent U.S. tax law changes, we recorded a provisional tax amount of $96.3 million for the one-time transition tax on the deemed repatriation of foreign earnings, payable over eight years; $2.5 million to record the impact of the reduction in tax rates on our net deferred tax asset position; and $2.7 million for state income and foreign withholding taxes on undistributed foreign earnings that are no longer intended to be indefinitely reinvested in foreign operations. The provisional tax amounts recorded are based on our reasonable estimate until we fully complete our assessment and we may need additional information to complete our assessment. We are still evaluating the tax provisions related to Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) and we have not made a policy election on how to account for the GILTI provisions of the Tax Act as allowed by the U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Our selection of an accounting policy with respect to the new GILTI tax rules will depend, in part, on analyzing our global income to determine whether we expect to have future U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to GILTI and, if so, what the impact is expected to be. In addition, the recent U.S. tax law changes are subject to extensive regulation. Thesefurther interpretations from the U.S. federal and state governments and regulatory requirements cover virtually all phasesorganizations, such as Treasury Department and/or IRS and aspects of our U.S. postsecondary operations, including educational program offerings, facilities, civil rights, safety, privacy, instructional and administrative staff, administrative procedures, marketing and recruiting, financial operations, payment of refunds to students who withdraw, acquisitionsthis could change the provisional tax liability or openings of new schools or programs, addition of new educational programs and changes in our corporate structure and ownership.

In particular, in the U.S., the HEA subjects our U.S. degree-granting institutions (Chamberlain, Carrington and DeVry University) and all other higher education institutions, including our AUC, RUSM and RUSVM schools that participate in the various federal student financial aid programs under Title IVaccounting treatment of the HEA (“Title IV”) toprovisional tax liability based on updated guidance and interpretations. A significant regulatory scrutiny. DeVry Group’s Title IV participating institutions collectively receive 58% of their revenue from students under Title IV-based federal grant and loan programs. As a result, the suspension, limitation or termination of anyportion of the eligibilityadditional provisions for income taxes we have made due to the enactment of any of our institutions to participate in Title IV financial aid programs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and result in the imposition of significant restrictions onTax Act is payable by us and our ability to operate.

To participate in Title IV financial aid programs, an institution must receive and maintain authorization by the appropriate state education agencies, be accredited by an accrediting commission recognized by the U.S Department of Education (“ED”), and be certified by ED as an eligible institution, which ultimately is accomplished through the execution of a Program Participation Agreement (“PPA”).

Our institutions that participate in Title IV programs each do so pursuant to a PPA that, among other things, includes commitments to abide by all applicable laws and regulations, such as the Incentive Compensation, Substantial Misrepresentation, and Gainful Employment (“GE”) regulations. Alleged violations of such laws or regulations may form the basis of civil actions for violation of state and/or federal false claims statutes predicated on violations of a PPA, including pursuant to lawsuits brought by private plaintiffs on behalf of governments (qui tam actions), that have the potential to generate very significant damages linked to our receipt of Title IV funding from the government over a period of severalup to eight years.

As describedresult, our cash flows from operating activities will be adversely impacted until the additional tax provisions are paid in “Note 14: Commitments and Contingencies”full. In addition, Adtalem has benefitted from the ability to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q, DeVry University received a Notice of Intent to Limit from ED (the “January 2016 Notice”) informing DeVry University of ED’s intention to impose certain limitations on the participation of DeVry University in programs authorized pursuant to Title IV. DeVry University requested a hearing regarding ED’s proposed limitations and, on October 13, 2016, reached a negotiated settlement agreement with ED regarding the January 2016 Notice (the “ED Settlement”). Under the terms of the ED Settlement, among other things,enter into international intercompany arrangements without admitting wrongdoing, DeVry University (1) may no longer make representations regarding the graduate employment outcomes of DeVry University graduates from 1975 to October 1980, including advertising regarding the cumulative graduate employment outcomes since 1975, (2) will maintain or undertake certain recordkeeping and compliance practices to support future representations regarding graduate employment rates and (3) will post a notice on its website and in its enrollment agreements regarding the Since 1975 Representation. The ED Settlement also provides that, except for Heightened Cash Monitoring 1 status, ED will not impose conditions on the timing of, or documentation requirements for, disbursement of aidincurring U.S. taxation due to matters relating to lacka law, which expires in fiscal year 2020, deferring U.S. taxation of substantiation for the Since 1975 Representation. As“foreign personal holding company income” such as foreign income from dividends, interest, rents and royalties. If this law is not extended, or a result of the ED Settlement, DeVry University’s participation in the Title IV programs willsimilar law adopted, our consolidated tax provision would be subject to provisional certification for five years and DeVry University will be required to post a letter of credit equal to the greater of 10% of DeVry University’s annual Title IV disbursements or $68.4 million for a five-year period. Institutions under provisional certification must obtain ED approval before it may award or disburse Title IV funds based on a substantial change, including the establishment of a new location or the addition of an educational program. Provisional certification status also carries fewer due process protections than full certification. As a result, ED may withdraw an institution’s provisional certification more easily than if it is fully certified. Provisional certification does not otherwise limit access to Title IV program funds by students attending the institution.

On October 31, 2014, ED published new GE regulations impacting programs required to prepare graduates for GE in a recognized occupation. Almost all academic programs offered by Title IV-participating private-sector institutions of higher education must prepare students for GE in a recognized occupation, as determined in accordance with new regulations that became effective on July 1, 2015.

The new GE regulations established a framework with three components:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transparency:Institutions are required to make annual public disclosures regarding the performance and outcomes of their GE programs. The disclosures include information regarding program costs, median debt of all graduates and completion and placement rates and may include additional disclosure itemsimpacted beginning in 2017.

The accountability measures will typically weigh a calculated debt burden from graduates who completed their studies threeour fiscal year 2021, and four years prior to the measuring academic year against the mean or median earnings of these graduates during the most recent calendar year prior to the conclusion of the measuring academic year. Thus for the 2014-2015 academic year (the first measurement year under these regulations), the cohort will include graduates from the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years and earnings for these graduates from calendar year 2014. Graduate earnings data will be obtained by ED directly from the Social Security Administration. Debt burdens for students enrolled in programs that require an internship or residency prior to licensure, such as the medical doctor degrees offered by AUC and RUSM, are calculated from cohorts who completed their studies six and seven years prior to the measuring academic year. Final measures for the 2014-2015 academic year were released to institutions on January 8, 2017.

Under this framework, less than 11% of DeVry Group’s 2014-2015 academic year programs fell into the failing category, and DeVry Group’s institutions are no longer enrolling students in such programs. In addition, less than 15% of DeVry Group’s programs fell into the zone category, including the RUSVM’s veterinary medicine program. Required warnings to enrolled and prospective students with respect to GE programs considered under the regulations to be in jeopardy of losing Title IV eligibility will be provided no later than February 7, 2017. Management expects that certain programs willwe may not be able to avoid falling into the zone or failing categories in future years through adjustments to program price, or, if appropriateallocate international capital optimally without realizing U.S. income taxes, which would increase our effective income tax rate and consistent with programmatic standards, the duration of programs. Management expects RUSVM will continue to be in the zone for the 2015-2016 and 2017-2018 academic years. For programs where such adjustments or initiatives are not feasible, which may include RUSVM’s veterinary medicine program, we may discontinue such programs or direct students to third-party lenders for financial support of student tuition and other expenses. These adjustments or initiatives, or any requirement to issue warnings to enrolled and prospective students, could have a significantadversely impact on our business, financial condition, results of operationsearnings and cash flows and result in the imposition of significant restrictions on us and our ability to operate.flows.

 

Our goodwill and intangible assets could potentially be impaired if our business results and financial condition were materially and adversely impacted by the risks and uncertainties.

 

DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s market capitalization can be affected by, among other things, changes in industry or market conditions, changes in results of operations and changes in forecasts or market expectations related to future results. If DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s market capitalization remains below its carrying value for a sustained period of time or if such a decline becomes indicative that the fair values of the DeVry GroupAdtalem reporting units have declined below their carrying values, an impairment test may result in a non-cash impairment charge. At December 31, 2016,2017, intangible assets from business combinations totaled $421.5$407.0 million and goodwill totaled $854.8$832.9 million. Together, these assets equaled approximately 55%56% of total assets as of such date. If DeVry Group’sAdtalem’s business results and financial condition were materially and adversely impacted, then such intangible assets and goodwill could be impaired, requiring possible write-off of up to $421.5$407.0 million of intangible assets and up to $854.8$832.9 million of goodwill.

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

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period Total Number of
Shares Purchased
  Average Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs (1)
 
October 2016  117,759  $23.00   117,759  $72,912,456 
November 2016  101,955  $26.57   101,955  $70,203,967 
December 2016  86,392  $31.35   86,392  $67,495,356 
Total  306,106  $26.55   306,106  $67,495,356 
Period Total Number of
Shares Purchased
  Average Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs (1)
  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs (1)
 
October 2017  612,375  $35.94   612,375  $199,614,125 
November 2017  391,272  $37.55   391,272  $184,921,976 
December 2017  139,122  $43.84   139,122  $178,822,428 
Total  1,142,769  $37.46   1,142,769  $178,822,428 

 

(1) On December 15, 2015,February 16, 2017, the Board of Directors of Adtalem authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to $100$300 million of DeVry GroupAdtalem common stock through December 31, 2017.2020. The total remaining authorization under this share repurchase program was $67,495,356$178,822,428 as of December 31, 2016.2017.

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Other Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
  Average Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs
 Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
October 2016  -  $-  NA NA
November 2016  11,606  $23.24  NA NA
December 2016  67  $29.45  NA NA
Total  11,673  $23.28  NA NA
Period Total Number of
Shares Purchased (1)
  Average Price Paid
per Share
  Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publically Announced
Plans or Programs
 Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased Under
the Plans or Programs
October 2017  -  $-  NA NA
November 2017  8,364  $37.80  NA NA
December 2017  91  $45.15  NA NA
Total  8,455  $37.88  NA NA

 

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

 

ITEM 6 – EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit 2.1Stock Purchase Agreement, dated December 4, 2017, by and between Adtalem Global Inc. and Cogswell Education, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Adtalem’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 4, 2017).
Exhibit 31Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended

Exhibit 32Certification Pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code Section 1350

101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 DeVryAdtalem Global Education Group Inc.
  
Date: February 2, 20176, 2018 
 By/s/ Patrick J. Unzicker
  Patrick J. Unzicker
  Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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