Laureate Education Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 and Provides 2025 Outlook
Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full-year 2024. Q4 revenue increased 3% to $423.4M, with net income rising to $93.6M from $41.7M year-over-year. Full-year 2024 showed significant growth with revenue up 6% to $1.57B and net income reaching $296.4M compared to $107.3M in 2023.
Key 2024 metrics include a 5% increase in both new and total enrollments, with Peru showing 6% growth in new enrollments and Mexico reporting 7% growth in total enrollments. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with $91.4M in cash and $102.1M in gross debt.
For 2025, Laureate projects total enrollments of 489,000-495,000 students (4-5% growth), revenue of $1.55-1.57B, and Adjusted EBITDA of $467-477M (4-6% growth). However, the company notes potential headwinds from the weakening Mexican Peso affecting currency translation.
Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre e per l'intero anno 2024. I ricavi del Q4 sono aumentati del 3% a $423,4 milioni, con un reddito netto che è salito a $93,6 milioni rispetto ai $41,7 milioni dell'anno precedente. L'anno intero 2024 ha mostrato una crescita significativa, con ricavi in aumento del 6% a $1,57 miliardi e un reddito netto che ha raggiunto i $296,4 milioni rispetto ai $107,3 milioni del 2023.
I principali indicatori del 2024 includono un aumento del 5% sia nelle nuove iscrizioni che nel totale delle iscrizioni, con il Perù che ha mostrato una crescita del 6% nelle nuove iscrizioni e il Messico che ha riportato un aumento del 7% nel totale delle iscrizioni. L'azienda ha mantenuto un solido bilancio con $91,4 milioni in contante e $102,1 milioni in debito lordo.
Per il 2025, Laureate prevede un totale di iscrizioni tra 489.000 e 495.000 studenti (crescita del 4-5%), ricavi tra $1,55 e $1,57 miliardi, e un EBITDA rettificato tra $467 e $477 milioni (crescita del 4-6%). Tuttavia, l'azienda segnala potenziali difficoltà dovute al deprezzamento del peso messicano che potrebbe influenzare la traduzione valutaria.
Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) reportó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre y el año completo 2024. Los ingresos del Q4 aumentaron un 3% a $423,4 millones, con un ingreso neto que subió a $93,6 millones desde $41,7 millones en el año anterior. El año completo 2024 mostró un crecimiento significativo, con ingresos en aumento del 6% a $1,57 mil millones y un ingreso neto que alcanzó los $296,4 millones en comparación con los $107,3 millones en 2023.
Los principales indicadores de 2024 incluyen un aumento del 5% tanto en nuevas inscripciones como en el total de inscripciones, con Perú mostrando un crecimiento del 6% en nuevas inscripciones y México reportando un crecimiento del 7% en el total de inscripciones. La compañía mantuvo un sólido balance con $91,4 millones en efectivo y $102,1 millones en deuda bruta.
Para 2025, Laureate proyecta un total de inscripciones de 489,000 a 495,000 estudiantes (crecimiento del 4-5%), ingresos de $1,55 a $1,57 mil millones, y un EBITDA ajustado de $467 a $477 millones (crecimiento del 4-6%). Sin embargo, la compañía nota posibles vientos en contra debido a la depreciación del peso mexicano que afecta la traducción de divisas.
로레이트 교육 (NASDAQ: LAUR)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적이 강력하다고 보고했습니다. 4분기 매출은 3% 증가하여 4억 2,340만 달러에 달했으며, 순이익은 전년 대비 4,170만 달러에서 9,360만 달러로 증가했습니다. 2024년 전체 매출은 6% 증가하여 15억 7천만 달러에 달했고, 순이익은 2023년의 1억 730만 달러에 비해 2억 9,640만 달러에 도달했습니다.
2024년 주요 지표에는 신규 및 전체 등록 모두 5% 증가가 포함되며, 페루는 신규 등록에서 6% 성장, 멕시코는 전체 등록에서 7% 성장을 보고했습니다. 회사는 9,140만 달러의 현금과 1억 2,210만 달러의 총 부채로 강력한 재무 상태를 유지했습니다.
2025년에는 로레이트가 489,000~495,000명의 학생 등록(4-5% 성장), 15억 5천만~15억 7천만 달러의 매출, 4억 6,700만~4억 7,700만 달러의 조정 EBITDA(4-6% 성장)를 예상하고 있습니다. 그러나 회사는 멕시코 페소의 약세로 인한 통화 변환에 대한 잠재적인 어려움을 언급하고 있습니다.
Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) a annoncé de solides résultats financiers pour le quatrième trimestre et l'année complète 2024. Les revenus du Q4 ont augmenté de 3% pour atteindre 423,4 millions de dollars, avec un bénéfice net passant de 41,7 millions de dollars l'année précédente à 93,6 millions de dollars. L'année 2024 a montré une croissance significative, avec des revenus en hausse de 6% à 1,57 milliard de dollars et un bénéfice net atteignant 296,4 millions de dollars contre 107,3 millions de dollars en 2023.
Les principaux indicateurs de 2024 incluent une augmentation de 5% tant des nouvelles inscriptions que du total des inscriptions, le Pérou affichant une croissance de 6% des nouvelles inscriptions et le Mexique un accroissement de 7% du total des inscriptions. L'entreprise a maintenu un bilan solide avec 91,4 millions de dollars en espèces et 102,1 millions de dollars de dette brute.
Pour 2025, Laureate projette un total d'inscriptions de 489 000 à 495 000 étudiants (croissance de 4 à 5%), des revenus de 1,55 à 1,57 milliard de dollars, et un EBITDA ajusté de 467 à 477 millions de dollars (croissance de 4 à 6%). Cependant, l'entreprise note des vents contraires potentiels dus à l'affaiblissement du peso mexicain qui affecte la conversion des devises.
Laureate Education (NASDAQ: LAUR) hat starke finanzielle Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das Gesamtjahr 2024 gemeldet. Die Einnahmen im Q4 stiegen um 3% auf 423,4 Millionen Dollar, während der Nettogewinn von 41,7 Millionen Dollar im Vorjahr auf 93,6 Millionen Dollar anstieg. Das Gesamtjahr 2024 zeigte ein erhebliches Wachstum mit einem Umsatzanstieg von 6% auf 1,57 Milliarden Dollar und einem Nettogewinn von 296,4 Millionen Dollar im Vergleich zu 107,3 Millionen Dollar im Jahr 2023.
Wichtige Kennzahlen für 2024 umfassen einen Anstieg der neuen und gesamten Einschreibungen um 5%, wobei Peru ein Wachstum von 6% bei neuen Einschreibungen und Mexiko ein Wachstum von 7% bei den Gesamteinschreibungen verzeichnete. Das Unternehmen wies eine starke Bilanz mit 91,4 Millionen Dollar in bar und 102,1 Millionen Dollar in Bruttoverschuldung auf.
Für 2025 prognostiziert Laureate insgesamt 489.000 bis 495.000 Studierende (4-5% Wachstum), Einnahmen von 1,55 bis 1,57 Milliarden Dollar und ein bereinigtes EBITDA von 467 bis 477 Millionen Dollar (4-6% Wachstum). Das Unternehmen weist jedoch auf mögliche Schwierigkeiten hin, die sich aus der Abwertung des mexikanischen Pesos ergeben, die die Währungsumrechnung beeinflussen könnte.
- Q4 2024 revenue increased 10% on organic constant currency basis
- Full-year net income increased 176% to $296.4M
- 5% growth in both new and total enrollments for 2024
- Adjusted EBITDA improved to $450.1M from $418.6M in 2023
- Strong balance sheet with minimal net debt of $10.7M
- Expected currency translation headwinds in 2025 due to weakening Mexican Peso
- 2025 revenue guidance shows potential slight decline of 1% on as-reported basis
Insights
Laureate Education's 2024 performance reveals a compelling growth story underpinned by robust operational execution and strategic market positioning. The
The company's financial health is particularly noteworthy, with several key strengths: First, the minimal net debt of
The
Looking ahead to 2025, while currency headwinds from the weakening Mexican Peso present a translation challenge, the underlying business momentum remains strong. The projected
The company's asset-light model, focused geographic presence, and demonstrated ability to expand margins while growing enrollment provide a solid foundation for sustained value creation, despite macroeconomic uncertainties in its operating markets.
MIAMI, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR), which operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2024.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights (compared to fourth quarter 2023):
- On a reported basis, revenue increased
3% to$423.4 million . On an organic constant currency basis1, revenue increased by10% . - Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
$124.2 million , compared to$110.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. - Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
$93.6 million , compared to net income of$41.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase in net income was mainly driven by the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany balances compared to 2023, as well as higher operating income. - Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024 was
$141.1 million , compared to$131.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
Year Ended December 31, 2024 Highlights (compared to year ended December 31, 2023):
- New enrollments increased
5% . - Total enrollments increased
5% . - On a reported basis, revenue increased
6% to$1,566.6 million . On an organic constant currency basis1, revenue was up7% . - Operating income for the year was
$374.0 million , compared to$338.8 million for 2023. - Net income for the year was
$296.4 million , compared to net income of$107.3 million for 2023. The increase in net income was mainly driven by the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany balances compared to 2023, as well as higher operating income and a discrete tax benefit recorded during 2024. - Adjusted EBITDA for the year was
$450.1 million , as compared to$418.6 million for 2023.
Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We delivered strong performance in 2024, with continued revenue growth and margin expansion. Our strong balance sheet and high free cash flow generation allowed us to execute on our growth strategy while also returning excess capital to shareholders. We see continued growth opportunities for 2025 in our local markets. The recent weakening of the Mexican Peso is expected to create foreign currency translation headwinds for us this year. However, based on current exchange rates, we still expect to deliver U.S. dollar-reported growth in both Adjusted EBITDA and unlevered free cash flow in 2025 due to robust momentum in local currency revenue growth and our continued margin expansion efforts. Returning excess capital to shareholders this year will remain a priority for us.”
Mr. Serck-Hanssen added, “Laureate’s success would not be possible without the more than thirty thousand faculty and staff that put our students at the center of everything we do. I would like to thank all of them for helping to further our mission of transforming the lives of students and communities in Mexico and Peru by providing greater access to affordable quality education.”
1 Organic constant currency results exclude the period-over-period impact from currency fluctuations, acquisitions and divestitures.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Results
For the fourth quarter of 2024, revenue on a reported basis was
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter was
Year Ended December 31, 2024 Results
New enrollments for full-year 2024 increased
For the full-year 2024, revenue on a reported basis was
Adjusted EBITDA for the year was
Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Structure
Laureate has a strong balance sheet position. As of December 31, 2024, Laureate had
Laureate repurchased approximately
As of December 31, 2024, Laureate had 150.8 million total shares outstanding.
Outlook for Fiscal 2025
Laureate's 2025 outlook shows continued growth opportunities on a constant currency basis. On an as-reported basis, based on current spot FX rates, we do expect an unfavorable translation impact from currency versus 2024 due to the weakening of the Mexican Peso in the second half of 2024.
Based on the current foreign exchange spot rates2, Laureate currently expects its full-year 2025 results to be as follows:
- Total enrollments expected to be in the range of 489,000 to 495,000 students, reflecting growth of
4% -5% versus 2024; - Revenues expected to be in the range of
$1,545 million to$1,570 million , reflecting flat performance to a slight decline of (1% ) on an as-reported basis and growth of6% -7% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2024, or7% -8% growth excluding the impact from campus consolidations; and - Adjusted EBITDA expected to be in the range of
$467 million to$477 million , reflecting growth of4% -6% on an as-reported basis and11% -13% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2024.
Reconciliations of forward-looking non-GAAP measures, specifically the 2025 Adjusted EBITDA outlook, to the relevant forward-looking GAAP measures are not being provided, as Laureate does not currently have sufficient data to accurately estimate the variables and individual adjustments for such outlooks and reconciliations. Due to this uncertainty, the Company cannot reconcile projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort.
Please see the “Forward-Looking Statements” section in this release for a discussion of certain risks related to this outlook.
Conference Call
Laureate will host an earnings conference call today at 8:30 am ET. Interested parties are invited to listen to the earnings call by registering at https://bit.ly/LAURQ42024 to receive dial-in information. The webcast of the conference call, including replays, and a copy of this press release and the related slides will be made available through the Investor Relations section of Laureate’s website at www.laureate.net.
2 Based on actual FX rates for January 2025, and current spot FX rates (local currency per U.S. Dollar) of MXN 20.50 and PEN 3.71 for February - December 2025. FX impact may change based on fluctuations in currency rates in future periods.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that express Laureate’s opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. Laureate’s actual results may vary significantly from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘seeks,’’ ‘‘approximately,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘estimates’’ or ‘‘anticipates’’ or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans or intentions. In particular, statements regarding the amount, timing, process, tax treatment and impact of any future dividends represent forward-looking statements. All statements we make relating to guidance (including, but not limited to, total enrollments, revenues, and Adjusted EBITDA), and all statements we make relating to our current growth strategy and other future plans, strategies or transactions that may be identified, explored or implemented and any litigation or dispute resulting from any completed transaction are forward-looking statements. In addition, we, through our senior management, from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning our expected future operations and performance and other developments. All of these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may change at any time, including with respect to our current growth strategy and the impact of any completed divestiture or separation transaction on our remaining businesses. Accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from those we expected. We derive most of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. While we believe that our assumptions are reasonable, we caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and, of course, it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 20, 2025, our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed, and to be filed, with the SEC and other filings made with the SEC. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the time of this release and we do not undertake to publicly update or revise them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Presentation of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) throughout this press release, Laureate provides the non-GAAP measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted earnings per share (Adjusted EPS), and total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt). We have included the non-GAAP measures of Adjusted EBITDA and net debt because they are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. We have included the non-GAAP measures of Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS because management believes that these measures provide investors with better visibility into the Company’s underlying earnings as they exclude items that may not be indicative of our core operating results.
Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income (loss), before (income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, equity in net (income) loss of affiliates, net of tax, income tax expense (benefit), (gain) loss on disposal of subsidiaries, net, foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, net, other (income) expense, net, interest expense, interest income, and loss on debt extinguishment, plus depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expense, and loss on impairment of assets. The exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is a key input into the formula used by the compensation committee of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer in connection with the payment of incentive compensation to our executive officers and other members of our management team. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
We define Adjusted net income as net income (loss), before (income) loss from discontinued operations, plus discrete tax items, loss on debt extinguishment, loss (gain) on disposal of subsidiaries, net, foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, net, and loss on impairment of assets. We define Adjusted EPS as Adjusted net income divided by GAAP diluted weighted average shares outstanding. Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS provide a useful indicator about Laureate’s earnings from core operations.
Total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt) consists of total gross debt, less total cash and cash equivalents. Net debt provides a useful indicator about Laureate’s leverage and liquidity.
Free Cash Flow consists of operating cash flow minus capital expenditures (net of sales of PP&E). Free Cash Flow provides a useful indicator about Laureate’s ability to fund its operations and repay its debt.
Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion consists of Unlevered Free Cash Flow (which is defined as cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures (net of sales of PP&E), plus net cash interest expense) divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our ability to generate cash flows.
Laureate’s calculations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EPS, and total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt) are not necessarily comparable to calculations performed by other companies and reported as similarly titled measures. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS are reconciled from their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the attached tables under “Non-GAAP Reconciliations.”
We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and an organic constant currency basis. The organic constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions and divestitures. We believe that providing organic constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, consistent with how we evaluate our performance. We calculate organic constant currency amounts using the change from prior-period average foreign exchange rates to current-period average foreign exchange rates, as applied to local-currency operating results for the current period, and then exclude the impact of acquisitions and divestitures.
About Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education, Inc. operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, enrolling more than 450,000 students in high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs through campus-based and online learning. Our universities have a deep commitment to academic quality and innovation, strive for market-leading employability outcomes, and work to make higher education more accessible. At Laureate, we know that when our students succeed, countries prosper, and societies benefit. Learn more at laureate.net.
Key Metrics and Financial Tables
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts, and may not sum due to rounding)
New and Total Enrollments by segment
| New Enrollments | Total Enrollments | ||||||||||||||||
| FY 2024 | FY 2023 | Change | As of 12/31/2024 | As of 12/31/2023 | Change | ||||||||||||
| Mexico | 160,300 | 153,800 | 4 | % | 258,500 | 242,000 | 7 | % | |||||||||
| Peru | 92,100 | 87,100 | 6 | % | 213,500 | 206,900 | 3 | % | |||||||||
| Laureate | 252,400 | 240,900 | 5 | % | 472,000 | 448,900 | 5 | % | |||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations
| For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| IN MILLIONS, except per share amounts | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 423.4 | $ | 409.4 | $ | 14.0 | $ | 1,566.6 | $ | 1,484.3 | $ | 82.3 | |||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Direct costs | 288.0 | 279.4 | 8.6 | 1,146.9 | 1,089.8 | 57.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 11.2 | 18.6 | (7.4 | ) | 45.8 | 52.6 | (6.8 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | 1.5 | (1.5 | ) | — | 3.1 | (3.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 124.2 | 110.0 | 14.2 | 374.0 | 338.8 | 35.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1.8 | 2.1 | (0.3 | ) | 8.1 | 9.1 | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3.3 | ) | (3.7 | ) | 0.4 | (18.1 | ) | (21.0 | ) | 2.9 | |||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | 0.7 | (0.5 | ) | 1.2 | 1.2 | (0.3 | ) | 1.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net | 14.3 | (24.1 | ) | 38.4 | 50.7 | (75.7 | ) | 126.4 | |||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposals of subsidiaries, net | 1.8 | — | 1.8 | (1.3 | ) | 3.6 | (4.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates | 139.5 | 83.7 | 55.8 | 414.5 | 254.5 | 160.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (46.5 | ) | (36.2 | ) | (10.3 | ) | (119.0 | ) | (137.6 | ) | 18.6 | ||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax | 0.2 | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | 0.2 | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 93.2 | 47.7 | 45.5 | 295.7 | 117.0 | 178.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | 0.3 | (6.0 | ) | 6.3 | 0.7 | (9.8 | ) | 10.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income | 93.6 | 41.7 | 51.9 | 296.4 | 107.3 | 189.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0.1 | 0.1 | — | 0.1 | 0.3 | (0.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. | $ | 93.6 | $ | 41.9 | $ | 51.7 | $ | 296.5 | $ | 107.6 | $ | 188.9 | |||||||||||
| Basic and diluted earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 150.7 | 157.4 | (6.7 | ) | 153.3 | 157.3 | (4.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 151.5 | 158.1 | (6.6 | ) | 153.9 | 157.9 | (4.0 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 1.93 | $ | 0.69 | $ | 1.24 | |||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 0.68 | $ | 1.24 | |||||||||||
Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA by segment
| IN MILLIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % Change | $ Variance Components | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | Reported | Organic Constant Currency(1) | Total | Organic Constant Currency | Acq/ Div. | FX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico | $ | 226.1 | $ | 223.1 | 1 | % | 15 | % | $ | 3.0 | $ | 33.0 | $ | — | $ | (30.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Peru | 197.2 | 186.3 | 6 | % | 5 | % | 10.9 | 8.5 | — | 2.4 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate & Eliminations | 0.1 | — | nm | nm | 0.1 | 0.1 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 423.4 | $ | 409.4 | 3 | % | 10 | % | $ | 14.0 | $ | 41.6 | $ | — | $ | (27.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico | $ | 78.4 | $ | 67.9 | 15 | % | 29 | % | $ | 10.5 | $ | 19.9 | $ | — | $ | (9.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Peru | 74.0 | 79.8 | (7 | )% | (9 | )% | (5.8 | ) | (7.1 | ) | — | 1.3 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate & Eliminations | (11.2 | ) | (16.3 | ) | 31 | % | 31 | % | 5.1 | 5.1 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 141.1 | $ | 131.3 | 7 | % | 14 | % | $ | 9.8 | $ | 17.9 | $ | — | $ | (8.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| % Change | $ Variance Components | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For the year ended December 31, | 2024 | 2023 | Reported | Organic Constant Currency(1) | Total | Organic Constant Currency | Acq/ Div. | FX | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico | $ | 841.2 | $ | 782.6 | 7 | % | 10 | % | $ | 58.6 | $ | 82.1 | $ | — | $ | (23.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Peru | 725.2 | 701.7 | 3 | % | 4 | % | 23.5 | 26.3 | — | (2.8 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate & Eliminations | 0.2 | — | nm | nm | 0.2 | 0.2 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | $ | 1,566.6 | $ | 1,484.3 | 6 | % | 7 | % | $ | 82.3 | $ | 108.6 | $ | — | $ | (26.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mexico | $ | 206.5 | $ | 177.0 | 17 | % | 19 | % | $ | 29.5 | $ | 33.8 | $ | — | $ | (4.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Peru | 283.4 | 286.9 | (1 | )% | (1 | )% | (3.5 | ) | (1.8 | ) | — | (1.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate & Eliminations | (39.8 | ) | (45.2 | ) | 12 | % | 12 | % | 5.4 | 5.4 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 450.1 | $ | 418.6 | 8 | % | 9 | % | $ | 31.5 | $ | 37.5 | $ | — | $ | (6.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||
nm - percentage changes not meaningful
(1) Organic Constant Currency results exclude the period-over-period impact from currency fluctuations, acquisitions and divestitures. Organic Constant Currency is calculated using the change from prior-period average foreign exchange rates to current-period average foreign exchange rates, as applied to local-currency operating results for the current period. The “Organic Constant Currency” percentage changes are calculated by dividing the Organic Constant Currency amounts by the 2023 Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA amounts, excluding the impact of the divestitures.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
| IN MILLIONS | December 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | Change | ||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 91.4 | $ | 89.4 | $ | 2.0 | |||||
| Receivables (current), net | 91.8 | 92.1 | (0.3 | ) | |||||||
| Other current assets | 43.6 | 42.0 | 1.6 | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 514.3 | 562.2 | (47.9 | ) | |||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 292.4 | 371.6 | (79.2 | ) | |||||||
| Goodwill and other intangible assets | 711.3 | 830.7 | (119.4 | ) | |||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 60.8 | 71.4 | (10.6 | ) | |||||||
| Other long-term assets | 45.6 | 49.9 | (4.3 | ) | |||||||
| Current and long-term assets held for sale | 11.0 | 16.3 | (5.3 | ) | |||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,862.1 | $ | 2,125.6 | $ | (263.5 | ) | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 187.6 | $ | 209.4 | $ | (21.8 | ) | ||||
| Deferred revenue and student deposits | 64.3 | 69.4 | (5.1 | ) | |||||||
| Total operating leases, including current portion | 327.1 | 417.6 | (90.5 | ) | |||||||
| Total long-term debt, including current portion | 100.3 | 165.1 | (64.8 | ) | |||||||
| Other liabilities | 214.5 | 303.6 | (89.1 | ) | |||||||
| Current and long-term liabilities held for sale | 9.7 | 11.5 | (1.8 | ) | |||||||
| Total liabilities | 903.5 | 1,176.5 | (273.0 | ) | |||||||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests and equity | 1.4 | 1.4 | — | ||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 957.1 | 947.7 | 9.4 | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,862.1 | $ | 2,125.6 | $ | (263.5 | ) | ||||
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
| For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||
| IN MILLIONS | 2024 | 2023 | Change | ||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 296.4 | $ | 107.3 | $ | 189.1 | |||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 68.2 | 69.6 | (1.4 | ) | |||||||
| (Gain) loss on sales and disposal of subsidiaries, property and equipment and leases, net | (5.1 | ) | 9.6 | (14.7 | ) | ||||||
| Deferred income taxes | (38.5 | ) | (55.9 | ) | 17.4 | ||||||
| Unrealized foreign currency exchange (gain) loss | (53.1 | ) | 75.5 | (128.6 | ) | ||||||
| Income tax receivable/payable, net | (30.6 | ) | 23.3 | (53.9 | ) | ||||||
| Working capital, excluding tax accounts | (103.9 | ) | (67.1 | ) | (36.8 | ) | |||||
| Other non-cash adjustments | 99.2 | 88.5 | 10.7 | ||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 232.7 | 250.8 | (18.1 | ) | |||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (71.9 | ) | (56.4 | ) | (15.5 | ) | |||||
| Receipts from sales of property and equipment | 18.0 | 0.3 | 17.7 | ||||||||
| Net (payments) receipts related to sales of discontinued operations | (3.6 | ) | 4.3 | (7.9 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (57.5 | ) | (51.9 | ) | (5.6 | ) | |||||
| Cash flows from financing activities | |||||||||||
| Increase (decrease) in long-term debt, net | (60.4 | ) | (89.7 | ) | 29.3 | ||||||
| Payments of special dividends, special cash distributions, and dividend equivalent rights | (1.7 | ) | (112.5 | ) | 110.8 | ||||||
| Payments to repurchase common stock | (102.1 | ) | — | (102.1 | ) | ||||||
| Financing other, net | (2.8 | ) | 0.3 | (3.1 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash used in by financing activities | (166.9 | ) | (201.9 | ) | 35.0 | ||||||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash | (7.5 | ) | 6.6 | (14.1 | ) | ||||||
| Change in cash included in current assets held for sale | 0.3 | (0.5 | ) | 0.8 | |||||||
| Net change in Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash | 1.0 | 3.1 | (2.1 | ) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at beginning of period | 96.9 | 93.8 | 3.1 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash at end of period | $ | 97.9 | $ | 96.9 | $ | 1.0 | |||||
Non-GAAP Reconciliations (1 of 2)
The following table reconciles Net income to Adjusted EBITDA:
| For the three months ended | For the year ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| IN MILLIONS | 2024 | 2023 | Change | 2024 | 2023 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 93.6 | $ | 41.7 | $ | 51.9 | $ | 296.4 | $ | 107.3 | $ | 189.1 | |||||||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (0.3 | ) | 6.0 | (6.3 | ) | (0.7 | ) | 9.8 | (10.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations | 93.2 | 47.7 | 45.5 | 295.7 | 117.0 | 178.7 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates, net of tax | (0.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | — | (0.2 | ) | (0.2 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 46.5 | 36.2 | 10.3 | 119.0 | 137.6 | (18.6 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates | 139.5 | 83.7 | 55.8 | 414.5 | 254.5 | 160.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of subsidiaries, net | (1.8 | ) | — | (1.8 | ) | 1.3 | (3.6 | ) | 4.9 | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, net | (14.3 | ) | 24.1 | (38.4 | ) | (50.7 | ) | 75.7 | (126.4 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Other (income) expense, net | (0.7 | ) | 0.5 | (1.2 | ) | (1.2 | ) | 0.3 | (1.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3.3 | 3.7 | (0.4 | ) | 18.1 | 21.0 | (2.9 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (1.8 | ) | (2.1 | ) | 0.3 | (8.1 | ) | (9.1 | ) | 1.0 | |||||||||||||
| Operating income | 124.2 | 110.0 | 14.2 | 374.0 | 338.8 | 35.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 16.1 | 17.7 | (1.6 | ) | 68.2 | 69.6 | (1.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | 140.3 | 127.7 | 12.6 | 442.2 | 408.4 | 33.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Plus: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expense(2) | 0.8 | 2.2 | (1.4 | ) | 7.8 | 7.1 | 0.7 | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss on impairment of assets(3) | — | 1.5 | (1.5 | ) | — | 3.1 | (3.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 141.1 | $ | 131.3 | $ | 9.8 | $ | 450.1 | $ | 418.6 | $ | 31.5 | |||||||||||
(2) Represents non-cash, share-based compensation expense pursuant to the provisions of ASC Topic 718, "Stock Compensation."
(3) Represents non-cash charges related to impairments of long-lived assets.
Non-GAAP Reconciliations (2 of 2)
The following table reconciles Net income to Adjusted net income and Adjusted EPS:
| For the year ended December 31, 2024 | |||||||
| IN MILLIONS, except per share amounts | (per share)(4) | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 296.4 | $ | 1.92 | |||
| Plus: | |||||||
| Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | (0.7 | ) | — | ||||
| Income from continuing operations | 295.7 | 1.92 | |||||
| Plus: | |||||||
| Discrete tax items(5) | (37.9 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||
| Loss on debt extinguishment | — | — | |||||
| Loss on disposal of subsidiaries, net | 1.3 | 0.01 | |||||
| Foreign currency exchange gain, net | (50.7 | ) | (0.33 | ) | |||
| Loss on impairment of assets | — | — | |||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 208.5 | $ | 1.35 | |||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 153.9 | ||||||
(4) Per share amounts on a dilutive basis
(5) For 2024, discrete tax items represent a non-recurring, non-cash deferred tax benefit of approximately
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