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Vitru Limited (VTRU) operates as a distance learning education company in Brazil's postsecondary digital education market. Established in 2014 and based in Florianópolis, Vitru specializes in providing distance learning undergraduate courses using a hybrid methodology, which combines online education with weekly in-person meetings facilitated by on-site tutors. The company focuses on a broad range of subjects, including pedagogy, business administration, accounting, physical education, vocational training, engineering, and health-related courses.
Vitru Limited doesn't stop at undergraduate education; it extends its offerings to continuing education courses in subjects like pedagogy, finance, business, law, engineering, IT, and health sciences. These courses are available through hybrid models, fully online, or traditional on-campus formats. The company's infrastructure includes 10 campuses where traditional on-campus undergraduate courses are offered, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for a diverse student base.
Vitru is committed to innovation in education, evidenced by its recent initiatives and partnerships aimed at enhancing the quality and reach of its educational programs. The company prides itself on delivering a complete pedagogical ecosystem that supports both undergraduates and continuing education students. Its success is reflected in its robust financial performance and its standing as a leading pure distance learning education group in Brazil.
Recent achievements highlight Vitru's dynamic growth and adaptation to the evolving educational landscape. For instance, the latest news reveals their expansion in digital resources and infrastructure aimed at improving the student learning experience. Vitru continues to stay ahead of the curve by integrating technology and personalized learning approaches in its curriculum, making it a significant player in Brazil's education sector.
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Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) announced the completion of a rights offering shortfall, with Crescera subscribing for 215,903 new common shares at $16.02 each, raising a total of $3,458,766. This transaction increases Crescera's equity stake in Vitru to approximately 11.44%. The rights offering allowed Crescera to acquire shares not taken up by minority shareholders, with the maximum potential investment capped at R$100 million. Vitru continues to lead in Brazil's distance learning education market, focusing on hybrid learning solutions.
Vitru Limited has announced a purchase price reduction of R$73.1 million for the acquisition of UniCesumar. This adjustment is due to certain balance sheet variations agreed upon in the Quota Purchase Agreement signed on August 23, 2021. Additionally, the cash portion of the purchase price due 12 months after closing will now be paid 24 months after closing, by May 20, 2024. This reduction will further lower the total amount owed to the Sellers related to the acquisition.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) has successfully settled its rights offering, issuing 926,206 common shares, equating to 2.8% of outstanding shares, and raising approximately $14.8 million. This, combined with Crescera's investment, totals 4,562,569 shares and gross proceeds of about $73.1 million. Subscription rights were available from October 24 to November 17, 2022, after which unexercised rights expired. Vitru aims to enhance distance learning access in Brazil, emphasizing its role in hybrid education.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) announced the expiration of its Rights Offering, where 926,206 nontransferable subscription rights were exercised, leading to the issuance of the same number of common shares at U.S.$16.02 each. This raised gross proceeds of U.S.$14.8 million (approximately R$81.1 million). Following this offering and a previous investment by Crescera on November 10, Vitru’s total common shares outstanding will reach 33,471,310. The settlement for the Rights Offering is expected around November 21, 2022.
Vitru Limited has appointed Daniel Arthur Borghi and Felipe Samuel Argalji as directors as part of a strategic investment agreement with Crescera Growth Capital. This agreement, finalized on November 10, 2022, involved Crescera acquiring 3,636,363 common shares of Vitru. Mr. Borghi, Co-CEO of Crescera, has extensive experience in education-focused investments, while Mr. Argalji has been a senior partner at Crescera since 2009. These changes aim to strengthen Vitru’s leadership in the Brazilian distance learning market.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) has announced that its subsidiary, Vitru Brasil, received a local credit rating of BrAA- from S&P Global Ratings, marking the company's first issuance of debentures. The outlook is stable. This credit rating affirms Vitru's commitment to democratizing education access in Brazil via a digital ecosystem. As the leading provider in distance learning, Vitru aims to enhance the educational experience for undergraduates and continuing education students.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) announced the closing of a $58.3 million investment from Crescera, acquiring 3,636,363 new common shares, representing approximately 10.5% of outstanding shares. The company initiated a rights offering, allowing current shareholders to purchase additional shares at $16.02 each until November 17, 2022. Crescera may acquire additional shares not purchased by minority shareholders. Proceeds from both the investment and rights offering will primarily be used to repay existing debts, with any excess for corporate purposes.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) has received approval from Brazil's antitrust authority, CADE, for its investment agreement with Crescera Growth Capital, finalizing the investment deal. Crescera will subscribe for 3,636,363 common shares at a total of R$300 million (approximately US$58.3 million), at US$16.02 per share. Vitru is also conducting a rights offering, distributing nontransferable subscription rights to shareholders, allowing them to acquire shares at the same price. The rights offering runs until November 17, 2022.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) announced that the Brazilian antitrust authority CADE has approved its investment agreement with Crescera Growth Capital, allowing Crescera to invest R$300 million (approximately US$58.26 million) for 3,636,363 new shares at US$16.02 each. This decision becomes final after 15 days of publication, pending additional conditions. Simultaneously, Vitru is conducting a rights offering, enabling existing shareholders to purchase new shares at the same price, proportionate to their holdings as of October 21, 2022. This move aims to strengthen Vitru's position in Brazil's distance learning market.
Vitru Limited (Nasdaq: VTRU) will announce its third quarter 2022 financial results on November 10, 2022, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for the same day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, allowing investors to dial in or access a live webcast via its Investor Relations website. Vitru is recognized as the leading pure distance learning education group in Brazil, focusing on a hybrid distance learning experience for students. The company aims to democratize education access through its digital ecosystem.
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