10-Q 1 v340657_10q.htm 10-Q

 

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

R

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

   
  For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2013
   
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

 

DeVry Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

DELAWARE
(State or other jurisdiction of
Incorporation or organization)
3005 HIGHLAND PARKWAY
DOWNERS GROVE, ILLINOIS
(Address of principal executive offices)
36-3150143
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
60515
(Zip Code)

 

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 R     No £

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes R     No £

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer R   Accelerated filer £
Non-accelerated filer £  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller reporting company £

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: May 01, 2013 — 62,886,884 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value

 

 

 

 
 

 

DEVRY INC.

 

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2013

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

  Page No.
   
PART I – Financial Information  
Item 1       —  Financial Statements (Unaudited)  
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Consolidated Statements of Income 4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2        —  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 26
Item 3        —  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 39
Item 4        —  Controls and Procedures 40
   
PART II – Other Information  
Item 1      —  Legal Proceedings 41
Item 1A  —  Risk Factors 42
Item 2      —  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 42
Item 4      —  Mine Safety Disclosure 43
Item 6      —  Exhibits 43
   
Signatures 44

 

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DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

   March 31,   June 30,   March 31, 
   2013   2012   2012 
   (Dollars in thousands) 
ASSETS:               
Current Assets:               
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $277,994   $174,076   $329,440 
Marketable Securities and Investments   2,952    2,632    2,665 
Restricted Cash   7,151    2,498    13,194 
Accounts Receivable, Net   194,398    113,911    254,661 
Deferred Income Taxes, Net   24,459    27,845    23,019 
Refundable Income Taxes   657    40,278    8,212 
Prepaid Expenses and Other   40,414    39,874    34,177 
Total Current Assets   548,025    401,114    665,368 
Land, Buildings and Equipment:               
Land   66,063    65,172    66,019 
Buildings   389,345    386,028    382,972 
Equipment   485,570    433,949    422,271 
Construction In Progress   64,412    61,752    50,192 
    1,005,390    946,901    921,454 
Accumulated Depreciation   (435,427)   (387,924)   (374,904)
Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net   569,963    558,977    546,550 
Other Assets:               
Intangible Assets, Net   292,098    285,220    292,118 
Goodwill   566,497    549,961    567,316 
Perkins Program Fund, Net   13,450    13,450    13,450 
Other Assets   27,953    29,894    27,400 
Total Other Assets   899,998    878,525    900,284 
TOTAL ASSETS  $2,017,986   $1,838,616   $2,112,202 
                
LIABILITIES:               
Current Liabilities:               
Accounts Payable  $53,999   $63,094   $53,208 
Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits   81,290    77,741    72,443 
Accrued Expenses   76,442    76,243    56,328 
Advance Tuition Payments   17,226    20,580    23,257 
Deferred Tuition Revenue   180,498    77,551    349,200 
Total Current Liabilities   409,455    315,209    554,436 
Other Liabilities:               
Deferred Income Taxes, Net   58,354    62,276    63,693 
Deferred Rent and Other   92,037    96,496    91,415 
Total Other Liabilities   150,391    158,772    155,108 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   559,846    473,981    709,544 
                
NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST   9,017    8,242    8,168 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:               
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized; 62,989,000; 64,722,000 and 65,831,000 Shares Issued and Outstanding at March 31, 2013, June 30, 2012 and March 31, 2012, Respectively   744    741    741 
Additional Paid-in Capital   285,242    272,962    267,285 
Retained Earnings   1,616,850    1,488,988    1,490,371 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income   (5,934)   (5,889)   3,163 
Treasury Stock, at Cost (11,409,000, 9,386,000 and 8,266,000 Shares, Respectively)   (447,779)   (400,409)   (367,070)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   1,449,123    1,356,393    1,394,490 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $2,017,986   $1,838,616   $2,112,202 

 

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

 

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DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Quarter Ended
March 31,
   For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
REVENUES:                    
Tuition  $472,239   $505,651   $1,400,199   $1,488,432 
Other Educational   36,513    35,156    96,533    95,462 
Total Revenues   508,752    540,807    1,496,732    1,583,894 
COSTS AND EXPENSES:                    
Cost of Educational Services   241,020    244,195    726,966    723,655 
Student Services and Administrative Expense   192,100    201,158    572,955    596,125 
Restructuring Expenses   2,029    -    11,513    - 
Asset Impairment Charges   -    -    -    75,039 
Total Operating Costs and Expenses   435,149    445,353    1,311,434    1,394,819 
Operating Income   73,603    95,454    185,298    189,075 
INTEREST AND OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME:                    
Interest Income   415    110    1,206    520 
Interest Expense   (756)   (650)   (3,006)   (1,653)
Net Gain on Sale of Assets   -    -    -    3,695 
Net Interest and Other (Expense) Income   (341)   (540)   (1,800)   2,562 
Income Before Income Taxes   73,262    94,914    183,498    191,637 
Income Tax Provision   16,102    27,610    43,292    57,741 
NET INCOME   57,160    67,304    140,206    133,896 
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Non-controlling Interest   (339)   (173)   (1,110)   (416)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC.  $56,821   $67,131   $139,096   $133,480 
                     
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC. SHAREHOLDERS:                    
Basic  $0.89   $1.01   $2.16   $1.97 
Diluted  $0.88   $1.00   $2.15   $1.96 
                     
Cash Dividend Declared per Common Share  $-   $-   $0.17   $0.15 

 

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

 

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DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months
Ended March 31,
   For the Nine Months
Ended March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
NET INCOME  $57,160   $67,304   $140,206   $133,896 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME , NET OF TAX                    
Currency Translation Gain (Loss)   651    (1,392)   (218)   (12,581)
Change in Fair Value of Available -For- Sale Securities   111    97    173    15 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME   57,922    66,009    140,161    121,330 
COMPREHENSIVE (INCOME) LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST   (526)   75    (1,164)   1,833 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC.  $57,396   $66,084   $138,997   $123,163 

 

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

 

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DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012 
   (Dollars in Thousands) 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net Income  $140,206   $133,896 
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:          
Stock-Based Compensation Expense   12,090    12,891 
Depreciation   63,717    56,512 
Amortization   7,605    8,336 
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets   -    75,039 
Provision for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts   62,432    73,058 
Deferred Income Taxes   (2,760)   (5,157)
Loss on Disposals of Land, Buildings and Equipment   1,664    805 
Unrealized Loss on Assets Held for Sale   6,250    - 
Realized Gain on Sale of Assets   -    (3,695)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisitions of Businesses:          
Restricted Cash   (4,653)   (10,886)
Accounts Receivable   (139,481)   (212,973)
Prepaid Income Taxes   40,434    (2,364)
Prepaid Expenses and Other   (6,218)   (3,028)
Accounts Payable   (9,095)   (11,327)
Accrued Salaries, Wages, Benefits and Expenses   10,812    (26,149)
Advance Tuition Payments   (3,527)   877 
Deferred Tuition Revenue   102,947    269,294 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   282,423    355,129 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Capital Expenditures   (79,329)   (92,167)
Marketable Securities Purchases   (268)   (66)
Payment for Purchase of Business, Net of Cash Acquired   (31,386)   (250,150)
Cash Received from Sale of Assets       4,475 
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (110,983)   (337,908)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options   1,774    6,041 
Proceeds from Stock Issued Under Employee Stock Purchase Plan   1,278    1,298 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury   (48,353)   (124,160)
Cash Dividends Paid   (20,707)   (18,430)
Excess Tax Benefit from Stock-Based Payments   (332)   727 
Payment of Debt Financing Fees   -    (70)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (66,340)   (134,594)
Effects of Exchange Rate Differences   (1,182)   (332)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   103,918    (117,705)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period   174,076    447,145 
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period  $277,994   $329,440 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:          
Cash Paid During the Period For:          
Interest  $788   $742 
Income Taxes   9,383    49,226 
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activity:          
Declaration of Cash Dividends to be Paid   -    - 
Accretion of Non-controlling Interest Put Option   (335)   997 

 

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

 

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DEVRY INC.

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

 

NOTE 1:  INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DeVry Inc. (“DeVry”) and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. These financial statements are unaudited but in the opinion of management contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of DeVry. The June 30, 2012 data that is presented is derived from audited financial statements.

 

The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in DeVry's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, and DeVry’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2012, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

 

NOTE 2:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses reported during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Internal-Use Software Development Costs

 

DeVry 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, Buildings and Equipment section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs capitalized during the nine months ended March 31, 2013, were approximately $2.4 million. No costs were capitalized in the three months ended March 31, 2013. Costs capitalized during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, were approximately $4.7 million and $14.9 million, respectively. In both years these costs were primarily related to Project DELTA (a new student information system for DeVry University and Chamberlain College of Nursing) and the Becker e-Commerce system. As of March 31, 2013 and 2012, the net balance of capitalized software development costs was $65.4 million and $73.7 million, respectively.

 

Perkins Program Fund

 

DeVry University is required under federal aid program regulations to make contributions to the Perkins Student Loan Fund, most recently at a rate equal to 33% of new contributions by the federal government. No new federal contributions were received in fiscal years 2013 or 2012. DeVry carries its investment in such contributions at original values, net of allowances for expected losses on loan collections, of $2.6 million at March 31, 2013 and 2012. 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 federal contributions to this revolving loan program do not belong to DeVry and are not recorded on its financial statements. Under current law, upon termination of the program by the federal government or withdrawal from future program participation by DeVry University, subsequent student loan repayments would be divided between the federal government and DeVry University to satisfy their respective cumulative contributions to the fund.

 

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Non-Controlling Interest

 

DeVry maintains an 83.5 percent ownership interest in DeVry Brasil with the remaining 16.5 percent mostly owned by members of the current DeVry Brasil management group. Beginning January 2013, DeVry has the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining DeVry Brasil stock from DeVry Brasil management. Likewise, DeVry Brasil management has the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in DeVry Brasil to DeVry. Since the put option is out of the control of DeVry, authoritative guidance requires the non-controlling interest, which includes the value of the put option, to be displayed outside of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet. DeVry intends on exercising its rights under this call option before the end of fiscal 2013

 

The DeVry Brasil management put option is being accreted to its redemption value according to the stock purchase agreement. The adjustment to increase or decrease the put option to its redemption value each reporting period is recorded to retained earnings in accordance with the authoritative guidance. The fair value of this put option does not exceed its recorded redemption value. The adjustment to increase or decrease the DeVry Brasil non-controlling interest each reporting period for its proportionate share of DeVry Brasil’s profit/loss will continue to flow through the consolidated income statement based on DeVry's historical non-controlling interest accounting policy.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the non-controlling interest balance (in thousands):

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Balance at Beginning of period  $8,901   $7,632   $8,242   $6,755 
Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest   339    173    1,110    416 
Accretion of Non-controlling Interest Put Option   (223)   363    (335)   997 
Balance at End of period  $9,017   $8,168   $9,017   $8,168 

 

Earnings per Common Share

 

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry by the sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus unvested participating restricted share units. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. Dilutive shares are computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflect the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock options were exercised during the period. Excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share were options to purchase 2.1 million and 2.8 million shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, and 1.2 million and 1.6 million shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively. These outstanding options were excluded because the option 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.

 

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

 

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding   63,131    66,254    63,615    67,249 
Unvested Participating Restricted Shares   845    446    755    413 
Basic shares   63,976    66,700    64,370    67,662 
Effect of Dilutive Stock Options   303    525    269    573 
Diluted Shares   64,279    67,225    64,639    68,235 

 

Treasury Stock

 

DeVry’s Board of Directors has authorized stock repurchase programs on eight occasions (see “Note 6 – Dividends and Stock Repurchase Program”). The first seven repurchase programs were all completed as of December 2012. The eighth repurchase program was approved by the DeVry Board of Directors on August 29, 2012 and commenced in November 2012. Shares that are repurchased by DeVry are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

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From time to time, shares of its common stock are delivered back to DeVry under a swap arrangement resulting from employees’ exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of the DeVry Stock Incentive Plans (see “Note 3 – Stock-Based Compensation”). These shares are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders’ Equity.

 

Treasury shares are reissued on a monthly basis at market value, to the DeVry Employee Stock Purchase Plan in exchange for employee payroll deductions. When treasury shares are reissued, DeVry 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.

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income is composed of the change in cumulative translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of the effects of income taxes.

 

The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balance at March 31, 2013, consists of $5.9 million of cumulative translation losses ($5.3 million attributable to DeVry and $0.6 million attributable to non-controlling interests) and $0.1 million of unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.1 million and all attributable to DeVry. At March 31, 2012, the Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance consisted of $3.4 million of cumulative translation gains ($2.5 million attributable to DeVry and $0.9 million attributable to non-controlling interests) and $0.2 million of unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax of $0.1 million and all attributable to DeVry.

 

Advertising Expense

 

Advertising costs are recognized as expense in the period in which materials are purchased or services are performed. Advertising expense, which is included in student services and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $69.2 million and $199.0 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, and $70.6 million and $203.4 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In April 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance updating disclosure requirements for Comprehensive Income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The guidance will be effective for our interim and annual reporting period beginning July 1, 2013. Application of this guidance will not have a material effect on DeVry’s consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 3:  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

DeVry maintains four stock-based award plans: the 1994 Stock Incentive Plan, the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005. Under these plans, directors, key executives and managerial employees are eligible to receive incentive stock or nonqualified options to purchase shares of DeVry’s common stock. The Incentive Plan of 2005 also permits the award of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance stock and other stock and cash based compensation. Though options remain outstanding under the 1994, 1999 and 2003 Stock Incentive Plans, no further stock based awards will be issued from these plans. The 2003 Stock Incentive Plan and the Incentive Plan of 2005 are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Options are granted for terms of up to 10 years and can vest immediately or over periods of up to five years. The requisite service period is equal to the vesting period. The option price under the plans is the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant.

 

DeVry accounts for options granted to retirement eligible employees that fully vest upon an employees’ retirement under the non-substantive vesting period approach to these options. Under this approach, the entire compensation cost is recognized at the grant date for options issued to retirement eligible employees.

 

At March 31, 2013, 5,377,006 authorized but unissued shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under DeVry’s stock incentive plans.

 

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Stock-based compensation cost is measured at grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the employees requisite service period, reduced by an estimated forfeiture rate.

 

The following is a summary of options activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2013:

 

           Weighted     
       Weighted   Average   Aggregate 
       Average   Remaining   Intrinsic 
   Options   Exercise   Contractual   Value 
   Outstanding   Price   Life in Years   ($000) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2012   2,939,772   $36.37           
Options Granted   860,610   $18.63           
Options Exercised   (93,341)  $18.99           
Options Canceled   (183,111)  $38.80           
Outstanding at March 31, 2013   3,523,930   $32.37    6.17   $18,612 
Exercisable at March 31, 2013   2,095,453   $35.07    4.43   $7,808 

 

The following is a summary of stock appreciation rights activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2013:

 

           Weighted     
   Stock   Weighted   Average   Aggregate 
   Appreciation   Average   Remaining   Intrinsic 
   Rights   Exercise   Contractual   Value 
   Outstanding   Price   Life in Years   ($000) 
Outstanding at July 1, 2012   -   $-           
Rights Granted   117,015   $42.87           
Rights Exercised   -   $-           
Rights Canceled   -   $-           
Outstanding at March 31, 2013   117,015   $42.87    7.20   $21 
Exercisable at March 31, 2013   67,614   $47.32    6.20   $- 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was $0.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively.

 

The fair values of DeVry’s stock-based awards was estimated using a binomial model. This model uses historical cancellation and exercise experience of DeVry to determine the option value. It also takes into account the illiquid nature of employee options during the vesting period.

 

The weighted average estimated grant date fair values for options granted at market price under DeVry’s stock option plans during first nine months of fiscal years 2013 and 2012 were $7.62 and $17.41, per share, respectively. The fair value of DeVry’s stock option awards were estimated assuming the following weighted average assumptions:

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2013   2012 
Expected Life (in Years)   6.63    6.65 
Expected Volatility   43.67%   42.27%
Risk-free Interest Rate   1.03%   1.52%
Dividend Yield   0.61%   0.38%
Pre-vesting Forfeiture Rate   3.00%   5.00%

 

The expected life of the options granted is based on the weighted average exercise life with age and salary adjustment factors from historical exercise behavior. DeVry’s expected volatility is computed by combining and weighting the implied market volatility, the most recent volatility over the expected life of the option grant, and DeVry’s long-term historical volatility. The pre-vesting forfeiture rate is based on DeVry’s historical stock option forfeiture experience.

 

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

 

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, DeVry granted 697,940 units of restricted stock to selected employees and non-employee directors. Of these, 121,500 are performance based units which are earned by the recipients over a three year period based on achievement of specified DeVry performance targets. The remaining 576,440 units and all other previously granted units of restricted stock that are not performance-based are subject to restrictions which lapse ratably over three and four-year periods on the grant anniversary date based on the recipient’s continued service on the Board of Directors or employment with DeVry, or upon retirement. During the restriction period, the recipient of the non-performance based units shall have a beneficial interest in the restricted stock and all associated rights and privileges of a stockholder, including the right to receive dividends. These rights do not pertain to the performance based units. The following is a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2013:

 

       Weighted 
   Restricted   Average 
   Stock   Grant Date 
   Outstanding   Fair Value 
Nonvested at July 1, 2012   619,261   $42.06 
Units Granted   697,940   $19.37 
Units Vested   (198,230)  $45.51 
Units Canceled   (48,632)  $33.37 
Nonvested at March 31, 2013   1,070,339   $27.02 

 

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

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Cost of Educational Services  $1,190   $1,292   $3,869   $4,125 
Student Services and Administrative Expense   2,530    2,745    8,221    8,766 
Income Tax Benefit   (1,281)   (1,340)   (3,976)   (4,177)
Net Stock-Based Compensation Expense  $2,439   $2,697   $8,114   $8,714 

 

As of March 31, 2013, $26.2 million of total pre-tax unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. The total fair value of options and shares vested during the nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $9.0 million and $8.9 million, respectively.

 

There were no capitalized stock-based compensation costs at March 31, 2013 and 2012.

 

DeVry has an established practice of issuing new shares of common stock to satisfy share option exercises. However, DeVry also may issue treasury shares to satisfy option exercises under certain of its plans.

 

NOTE 4: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

DeVry 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 and assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis such as goodwill and intangible assets. Management has fully considered all authoritative guidance when determining the fair value of DeVry’s financial assets as of March 31, 2013.

 

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 1 Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 

Level 2– Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

 

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

 

When available, DeVry uses quoted market prices to determine fair value, and such measurements are classified within Level 1.  In some cases where market prices are not available, DeVry makes use of observable market based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates and yield curves.  These measurements are classified within Level 3.

 

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

 

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring 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. The annual impairment review was most recently completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. See “Note 8: Intangible Assets” to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 for further discussion on the impairment review, including valuation techniques and assumptions.

 

The following tables present DeVry’s assets and liabilities at March 31, 2013, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (dollars in thousands).

 

March 31, 2013  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
Cash and Cash Equivalents  $277,994   $-   $- 
Available for Sale Investments:               
Marketable Securities, short-term    2,952    -    - 
ATC Earn-out Liability    -    -    4,428 
FAVIP Contingent Consideration   -    -    2,769 
Total Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value  $280,946   $-   $7,197 

 

Cash equivalents and investments in short-term marketable securities are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. The ATC earn-out liability is valued using standard present value techniques using a discount rate of 6.2%, which management believes a reasonable market participant would assume for this type of liability and duration. The Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca (“FAVIP”) contingent consideration is valued at a percentage of its potential settlement price based on the estimated probability of FAVIP achieving university center status. See “Note 7: Business Combinations” for further information on these liabilities.

 

The fair value of the institutional loans receivable included in Accounts Receivable, net and Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2013 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. As of March 31, 2013, the carrying value and the estimated fair value of these financial instruments was approximately $36.2 million. See “Note 5: Financing Receivables” for further discussion on these institutional loans receivable.

 

Below is a roll-forward of liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands). The amount recorded as interest expense in fiscal 2013 is classified in the Interest and Other (Expense) Income section of the Consolidated Statements of Income. The amount recorded as foreign currency translation loss is classified as student services and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

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   Long-Term Liabilities 
   Three Months
Ended March
31, 2013
   Nine Months
Ended March
31, 2013
 
         
Balance at Beginning of Period  $7,419   $4,361 
Total Realized Losses Included in Income:          
Interest Expense- ATC Accretion   47    187 
Foreign Currency Translation Loss   (269)   (120)
Transfers into Level 3:          
FAVIP Contingent Consideration   -    2,769 
Balance at March 31, 2013  $7,197   $7,197 

 

NOTE 5: FINANCING RECEIVABLES

 

DeVry’s institutional loan programs are available to students at its DeVry University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Carrington College, Carrington College California, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. These loan programs are designed to assist students who are unable to completely cover educational costs by other means. These loans may be used for tuition, books, and fees, and are available only after all other student financial assistance has been applied toward those purposes. In addition, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine 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. After a student leaves school, the student typically will have a monthly installment repayment plan with all balances due within 12 to 60 months or 15 to 25 years for Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University of Veterinary Medicine borrowers. In addition, the Becker CPA Review and Falcon Physician Review courses can be financed through Becker with a zero percent, 18-month and 6-month, respectively, term loan.

 

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

 

The following table details the institutional loan balances along with the related allowances for credit losses as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 (dollars in thousands).

 

   As of March 31, 
   2013   2012 
Gross Institutional Student Loans  $58,003   $53,486 
           
Allowance for Credit Losses   (21,768)   (20,940)
           
Net Institutional Student Loans  $36,235   $32,546 

 

Of the net balances above, $19.2 million was classified as Accounts Receivable, Net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at both March 31, 2013 and 2012. $17.0 million and $13.4 million were classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other Assets at March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, as the amounts are due beyond the next twelve months.

 

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The following tables detail the credit risk profiles of the institutional student loan balances based on payment activity and provide an aging analysis of past due institutional student loans as of March 31, 2013 and 2012. Loans are considered nonperforming if they are more than 120 days past due (dollars in thousands).

 

   As of March 31, 
   2013   2012 
Institutional Student Loans:          
Performing  $42,545   $39,987 
Nonperforming   15,458    13,499 
Total Institutional Student Loans  $58,003   $53,486 

 

   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
Student
Loans
 
Institutional Student Loans:                                   
March 31, 2013  $3,838   $1,214   $783   $15,458   $21,293   $36,710   $58,003 
March 31, 2012  $3,551   $1,241   $1,127   $13,499   $19,418   $34,068   $53,486 

 

NOTE 6: DIVIDENDS AND STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

During fiscal years 2013 and 2012, the DeVry Board of Directors (the “Board”) declared the following cash dividends. Future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

 

Declaration Date  Record
Date
  Payment Date  Dividend
Per Share
   Total Dividend
Amount
(In Thousands)
 
November 2, 2011   December 8, 2011   January 10, 2012   $0.15   $10,039 
May 14, 2012   June 21, 2012   July 12, 2012   $0.15   $9,794 
November 8, 2012   November 30, 2012   December 19, 2012   $0.17   $10,913 

 

DeVry has repurchased shares under the following programs as of December 31, 2012:

 

Date Authorized  Shares Repurchased   Total Cost (millions) 
November 15, 2006   908,399   $35.0 
May 13, 2008   1,027,417    50.0 
November 11, 2009   972,205    50.0 
August 11, 2010   1,103,628    50.0 
November 10, 2010   968,105    50.0 
May 20, 2011   2,396,143    100.0 
November 2, 2011   3,478,299    100.0 
August 29, 2012   544,072    14.7 
Totals   11,398,268   $449.7 

 

In October 2012, DeVry completed its seventh share repurchase program. On August 29, 2012, the Board authorized an eighth share repurchase program, which will allow DeVry to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock through December 31, 2014. This program commenced in November 2012. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block purchases, 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.

 

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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 7: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

 

Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca

 

On September 3, 2012, DeVry Educacional do Brasil S/A (f/k/a, Fanor-Faculdades Nordeste S/A) (“DeVry Brasil”), a subsidiary of DeVry acquired the business operations of Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca (“FAVIP”), which is located in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.  Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil paid approximately $32.2 million in cash in exchange for the stock of FAVIP. In addition, DeVry Brasil will be required to make an additional payment of approximately $3.9 million over the next 12 months should FAVIP receive status of a university center. As of March 31, 2013, $2.9 million is accrued for this additional payment.

 

FAVIP currently serves about 5,000 students and offers more than 30 undergraduate and graduate programs at two campuses located in Caruaru, the state’s second largest city. The institution’s largest programs are in the areas of law, business, psychology and nutrition. The acquisition of FAVIP is consistent with DeVry's growth and diversification strategy, increasing its international presence in Brazil.

 

The operations of FAVIP are included in DeVry’s International, K-12 and Professional Education segment. The results of FAVIP’s operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry since the date of acquisition.

 

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

 

   At September 3,
2012
 
Current Assets  $4,414 
Property and Equipment   2,897 
Other Long-term Assets   844 
Intangible Assets   13,571 
Goodwill   16,120 
Total Assets Acquired   37,846 
Liabilities Assumed   5,677 
Net Assets Acquired  $32,169 

 

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost 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, K-12 and Professional Education segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include FAVIP’s strategic fit into DeVry’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 $13.6 million of acquired intangible assets, $10.2 million was assigned to Accreditations and $1.1 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 approximately 4.9 years. Their values and estimated useful lives by asset type are as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

   At September 3, 2012
   Value
Assigned
   Estimated
Useful Lives
        
Student Relationships  $2,257   5 years
Curriculum   79   2 years

 

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

 

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NOTE 8:  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 assets acquired less liabilities assumed.

 

Intangible assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

 

   As of March 31, 2013     
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Weighted Avg.
Amortization
Period
 
Amortizable Intangible Assets:               
Student Relationships  $82,719   $(73,818)   (1)
Customer Relationships   3,364    (600)   12 years 
Non-compete Agreements   2,505    (1,749)   (2)
Curriculum/Software   5,628    (4,087)   5 years 
Outplacement Relationships   3,900    (1,179)   (3)
Trade Names   6,074    (4,766)   8.5 years 
Total  $104,190   $(86,199)     
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets:               
Trade Names  $39,238           
Trademark   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   71,100           
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   100,000           
DeVry Brasil Accreditation   32,884           
Total  $274,107           

 

(1)The total weighted average estimated amortization period for Student Relationships is 5 years for DeVry Brasil (Fanor, Ruy Barbosa and AREA 1), 6 years for FBV, 5 years for FAVIP and 4 years for American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine ("AUC"). All other Student Relationships are fully amortized at March 31, 2013.
(2)The total weighted average estimated amortization period for Non-compete Agreements is 1.5 years for ATC and 5 years for Falcon. All other Non-compete Agreements are fully amortized at March 31, 2013.
(3)The total weighted average estimated amortization period for Trade Names is 2 years for ATC, 8.5 years for DeVry Brasil (Fanor, Ruy Barbosa and AREA1) and 1.5 years for Falcon. All other Trade Names are fully amortized at March 31, 2013.

 

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   As of March 31, 2012 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 
Amortizable Intangible Assets:          
Student Relationships  $81,534   $(66,683)
Customer Relationships   3,121    (277)
Customer Contracts   7,000    (5,921)
License and Non-compete Agreements   2,775    (2,719)
Curriculum/Software   4,775    (3,158)
Outplacement Relationships   3,900    (919)
Trade Names   6,327    (4,438)
Total  $109,432   $(84,115)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets:          
Trade Names  $39,667      
Trademark   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   71,100      
AUC Title IV Eligibility and Accreditations   100,000      
DeVry Brasil Accreditation   25,149     
Total  $266,801      

 

Amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $2.4 million and $7.1 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013, respectively, and $2.8 million and $7.8 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2012, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years ending June 30, by reporting unit, is as follows (dollars in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year  Becker   DeVry
Brasil
   Carrington   AUC   Total 
2013  $1,022   $3,010   $420   $4,973   $9,425 
2014   903    2,173    295    3,346    6,717 
2015   895    1,164    260    386    2,705 
2016   856    730    260    -    1,846 
2017   608    329    260    -    1,197 

 

All amortizable intangible assets, except for the DeVry Brasil (Fanor, Ruy Barbosa and AREA 1) Student Relationships, the FBV Student Relationships, the FAVIP Student Relationships and the AUC Student Relationships, are being amortized on a straight-line basis.

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The amount being amortized for the DeVry Brasil Student Relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants. This results in the basis being amortized at an annual rate for each of the years of estimated economic life as follows:

 

Fiscal Year    
2009   8.3%
2010   30.3%
2011   24.7%
2012   19.8%
2013   13.6%
2014   3.3%

 

The amount being amortized for the FBV Student Relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants. This results in the basis being amortized at an annual rate for each of the years of estimated economic life as follows:

 

Fiscal Year    
2012   11.9%
2013   33.7%
2014   25.9%
2015   16.7%
2016   9.0%
2017   2.6%
2018   0.2%

 

The amount being amortized for the FAVIP Student Relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants. This results in the basis being amortized at an annual rate for each of the years of estimated economic life as follows:

 

Fiscal Year    
2013   27.6%
2014   32.2%
2015   23.0%
2016   13.2%
2017   4.0%

 

The amount being amortized for the AUC Student Relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants. This results in the basis being amortized at an annual rate for each of the years of estimated economic life as follows:

 

Fiscal Year    
2012   38.0%
2013   38.5%
2014   21.6%
2015   1.9%

 

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.

 

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Authoritative guidance provides that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination 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 during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. As of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 impairment review, there was no impairment loss associated with recorded goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets for any reporting unit other than Advanced Academics, Inc. (“AAI”), as estimated fair values exceeded the carrying amounts.

 

All other DeVry reporting units’ estimated fair values exceeded their carrying values as of the fourth quarter impairment analysis by at least 25% except for Carrington. At Carrington the fair value slightly exceeded carrying value. The smaller excess margin for the Carrington reporting unit would be expected considering an impairment charge was recorded for this reporting unit during fiscal 2012. Consequently, there had been less time for this organization to have appreciated in value from its previous impairment date.

 

Management does consider certain triggering events when evaluating whether interim impairment analysis is warranted. Among these would be a significant long-term decrease in the market capitalization of DeVry based on events specific to DeVry’s operations. As of March 31, 2013, DeVry’s market capitalization exceeded its book value by approximately 38%. Though this premium is lower than the 47% as of June 30, 2012, it is partially the result of a decline in revenue, primarily within DeVry University, which has resulted in lower earnings. Management is making progress towards achieving its top priorities of realigning DeVry’s cost structure with student enrollments levels, regaining enrollment growth, and making targeted investments to drive future growth. Management believes these planned business and operational strategies will reverse the negative trends in the foreseeable future. Management also believes the decline in the market price of DeVry’s common stock has been partially caused by the increased competition facing DeVry as well as the continued overhang of government regulatory changes in the education industry. These factors have led to significant uncertainty among investors and have worked to keep the prices of private sector education stocks at depressed levels for the last few years. Other triggering events that could be cause for an interim impairment review would be changes in the accreditation, regulatory or legal environment; increased competition; innovation changes and changes in the market acceptance of our educational programs and the graduates of those programs.

 

Though some reporting units experienced a decline in operating results during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to the year-ago period, management does not believe business conditions have deteriorated in any of its reporting units to the extent that the fair values of the reporting units or indefinite-lived intangible assets would differ materially from their fiscal year 2012 fair values.

 

At DeVry University, which carries goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset balances of $22.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively, at March 31, 2013, revenue for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 declined by approximately 15% from the year-ago period. The revenue decline at DeVry University was primarily the result of a decline in undergraduate student enrollments and graduate coursetakers due to lower cyclical demand among the university’s target segment of students, driven by the challenging economic environment, persistent high levels of unemployment, perceptions of the value of a college degree, increased reluctance to take on debt and heightened competition. To address this issue, DeVry University is focused on improving the admissions and student service process to better serve prospective students and drive future growth and student satisfaction. Though operating profits declined by approximately 46%, DeVry University remains profitable with operating margins of 11%. Management believes its planned business and operational strategies will reverse the negative trends in the foreseeable future. However, if operating improvements are not realized, all or some of the goodwill could be impaired in the future. The impairment review completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 indicated the fair value exceeded the carrying value of the DeVry University reporting unit by 250%.

 

At Carrington, which carries goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset balances of $151.9 million and $71.1 million, respectively, as of March 31, 2013, revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 declined by 5% from the year-ago period. The revenue decline at Carrington was primarily the result of lower total student enrollments. Management believes these declines are due to heightened competition, the prolonged economic downturn and persistent unemployment, which has resulted in reductions in the volume of inquiries from potential students from the levels of a few years ago. The decline in revenue has also resulted in operating losses. To address these issues, Carrington continues to execute a turnaround plan, which includes increasing its focus on building awareness of Carrington’s brand, optimizing its marketing approach to emphasize the development of internally-generated inquiries, improving its recruiting process through its new student contact center and narrowing it focus geographically and programmatically around Carrington’s core strengths in healthcare. Carrington is also making targeted investments in enhancing its students’ academic experience. Management believes it is making progress in its turnaround plan and that its planned business and operational strategies will continue to reverse the negative trends in the foreseeable future. Despite a difficult economy, evidence of a recovery in enrollments has been experienced at Carrington where new student enrollments increased over the prior year by 33.3%, 12.7% and 17.5% as of September 2012, December 2012 and March 2013, respectively, and total student enrollments increased by approximately 9% over the prior year as of March 2013. These improvements resulted in increased revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period last fiscal year and, along with cost control efforts, have reduced the operating losses from levels of a year ago in both the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2013. The revenue and operating results also exceeded internal plans for the nine months ended March 31, 2013. Along with a narrowing programmatic focus, management continues to evaluate Carrington’s online strategy. As a result there is a risk that if future operating improvements are not realized to the extent necessary to increase the long-term value of the Carrington operations all or some of the remaining goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets could be impaired in the future. The next annual impairment review will be performed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013. The impairment review completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 indicated the fair value exceeded the carrying value of the Carrington reporting unit by less than five percent.

 

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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.

 

The table below summarizes the goodwill balances by reporting unit as of March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

Reporting Unit  As of
March 31,
2013
 
DeVry University  $22,196 
Becker Professional Review   32,638 
Ross University   237,175 
Chamberlain College of Nursing   4,716 
Carrington   151,876 
American University of the Caribbean   68,321 
DeVry Brasil   49,575 
Total  $566,497 

 

The table below summarizes goodwill balances by reporting segment as of March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

Reporting Segment:  As of March
31, 2013
 
Business, Technology and Management  $22,196 
Medical and Healthcare   462,088 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   82,213 
Total  $566,497 

 

Total goodwill increased by $16.5 million from June 30, 2012. This increase is the result of the addition of $16.1 million of goodwill associated with the acquisition of FAVIP and changes in the values of the Brazilian Real and the British Pound Sterling as compared to the U.S. dollar. Since DeVry Brasil and ATC goodwill is recorded in their respective local currencies, fluctuations in their value in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of this asset.

 

The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment as of March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

   Business,
Technology and
Management
   Medical and
Healthcare
   International, 
K-12 and
Professional
Education
   Total 
Balance at June 30, 2012  $22,196   $462,088   $65,677   $549,961 
Acquisitions   -    -    16,120    16,120 
Foreign currency exchange rate changes and other   -    -    416    416 
Balance at March 31, 2013  $22,196   $462,088   $82,213   $566,497 

 

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The table below summarizes the indefinite-lived intangible asset balances by reporting unit as of March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

 

Reporting Unit:  As of March
31, 2013
 
DeVry University  $1,645 
Becker Professional Review   27,912 
Ross University   19,200 
Chamberlain College of Nursing   1,200 
Carrington   71,100 
American University of the Caribbean   117,100 
DeVry Brasil   35,950 
 Total  $274,107 

 

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets increased by $11.6 million from June 30, 2012. This increase is the result of the addition of $11.3 million of indefinite-lived intangibles associated with the acquisition of FAVIP plus the effects of foreign currency translation on the DeVry Brasil assets. Since DeVry Brasil 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.

 

NOTE 9:  RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, DeVry implemented an involuntary reduction in force (RIF) that reduced its workforce by approximately 570 positions across all operating segments. This resulted in a pre-tax charge of approximately $7.1 million that primarily represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. This was allocated to the segments as follows: $5.0 million to Business Technology and Management, $2.0 million to Medical and Healthcare and $0.1 million to International, K-12 and Professional Education. During the first and third quarters of fiscal 2013, DeVry recorded additional pre-tax charges of $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively, for additional severance pay and benefits related primarily to the Business Technology and Management and Medical and Healthcare segments. Cash payments for the severance charges and restructuring charges were approximately $6.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2013, approximately $1.4 million remains accrued and is expected to be paid by the end of fiscal 2013.

 

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, DeVry consolidated its administrative offices in the Chicagoland area. As a result, the DeVry-owned facility in Wood Dale, Illinois was closed in December 2012, and employees were re-located to other facilities in the area. The Wood Dale facility is held as available for sale. This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $7.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 for a write-down of these assets to fair market value and an expected loss on this asset sale. Also, decisions were made to consolidate facilities at DeVry’s Carrington and DeVry University operating units. These decisions resulted in pre-tax charges of $1.6 million and $0.5 million during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2013, respectively.

 

NOTE 10:  INCOME TAXES

 

DeVry’s effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations outside the United States. 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. Four of DeVry’s subsidiaries, Ross University School of Medicine (the Medical School) incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (the Veterinary School) incorporated under the laws of the Federation of St. Christopher, Nevis, St. Kitts in the West Indies, DeVry Brasil incorporated under the laws of Brazil, and AUC School of Medicine BV (AUC) incorporated under the laws of St. Maarten all benefit from local tax incentives. The Medical and Veterinary Schools have agreements with the respective governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, (in the case of the Medical School), an indefinite period of exemption and (in the case of for the Veterinary School), exemption until 2037. DeVry Brasil’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. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives.

 

DeVry has not recorded a U.S. federal or state tax provision for the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries. It is DeVry’s intention to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits to improve the facilities and operations of its international schools and pursue future opportunities outside the United States. In accordance with this plan, cash held by the international subsidiaries will not be available for general company purposes and under current laws will not be subject to U.S. taxation. As of March 31, 2013 and 2012, cumulative undistributed earnings attributable to international operations were approximately $490.2 million and $395.6 million, respectively.

 

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Taxes on income were 22.0% of pretax income for the third quarter and 23.6% for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, compared to 29.1% for the third quarter and 30.1% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012.  The decrease in effective income tax rates for the periods ended March 31, 2013 relative to the prior year resulted primarily from the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax earnings from U.S. operations versus the offshore operations of Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, AUC and DeVry Brasil as well as the favorable impacts of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 signed into law on January 2, 2013, in which Congress enacted legislation extending the benefits of Internal Revenue Code Section 954(c)(6) (”CFC Look-through”) for a two year period for tax years beginning after January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.

 

DeVry's unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were $10.6 million as of March 31, 2013 and $11.2 million as of March 31, 2012. All of DeVry’s unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2013, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. In March 2013, DeVry completed an examination by the Internal Revenue Service. As a result, DeVry reduced its unrecognized tax benefits by $13.0 million to reflect settlements with the Internal Revenue Service. Management expects that our unrecognized tax benefits will increase by an insignificant amount during the next twelve months.  DeVry’s total accrued interest and penalties were $1.39 million as of March 31, 2013 and $1.23 million as of March 31, 2012. DeVry classifies interest and penalties on tax uncertainties as a component of the provision for income taxes.

 

NOTE 11: DEBT

 

DeVry had no outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility at March 31, 2013 and March 31, 2012.

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

All of DeVry’s borrowings and letters of credit under its $400 million revolving credit facility are through DeVry. At the request of DeVry, the maximum borrowings and letters of credit can be increased to $550 million. There are no required principal payments under this revolving credit agreement and borrowings and letters of credit mature in May 2016. As a result of the agreement extending beyond one year, any borrowings would be classified as long-term with the exception of amounts expected to be repaid in the 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date. DeVry letters of credit outstanding under this agreement were $14.7 million and $9.3 million as of March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, if there were outstanding borrowings under this agreement they would bear interest, payable quarterly or upon expiration of the interest rate period, at the prime rate plus 0.75% or at a LIBOR rate plus 1.75%, at the option of DeVry. As of March 31, 2013, outstanding letters of credit under the revolving credit agreement are charged an annual fee equal to 0.125% of the undrawn face amount of the letter of credit, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.2% of the undrawn portion of the credit facility as of March 31, 2013. The interest rate, letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry’s achievement of certain financial ratios. Interest rate margins can be raised as high as 1.5% on prime rate loans and 2.5% on LIBOR rate loans.

 

The revolving credit agreement contains certain covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a composite Equity, Primary Reserve and Net Income Department of Education Financial Responsibility Ratio (“DOE Ratio”). Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement will constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding borrowings. DeVry was in compliance with the financial debt covenants as of March 31, 2013.

 

The stock of certain subsidiaries of DeVry is pledged as collateral for the borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

 

NOTE 12: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

DeVry is subject to occasional 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 litigation that may be considered other than ordinary and routine litigation that is incidental to the business.

 

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The Boca Raton Firefighters’ and Police Pension Fund filed an initial complaint (the “Shareholder Case”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on November 1, 2010 (Case No. 1:10-cv-07031). The initial complaint was filed on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased DeVry common stock between October 25, 2007, and August 13, 2010. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint (the “First Amended Complaint”) on March 7, 2011 alleging the same categories of claims in the initial complaint. The plaintiff claimed in the First Amended Complaint that DeVry, Daniel Hamburger and Richard M. Gunst violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by failing to disclose abusive and fraudulent recruiting and financial aid lending practices, thereby increasing DeVry’s student enrollment and revenues and artificially inflating DeVry’s stock price during the class period. On March 27, 2012, Judge John F. Grady dismissed the First Amended Complaint without prejudice, granting plaintiff leave to file a second amended complaint by May 4, 2012.

 

On May 4, 2012, the plaintiff again amended its allegations in the Shareholder Case (the “Second Amended Complaint”). The Second Amended Complaint alleged a longer putative class period of October 27, 2007 to August 11, 2011, but narrowed the scope of the alleged fraud significantly as compared to the previous two complaints. Plaintiff focused exclusively on DeVry’s practices for compensating student Admissions Advisors, alleging DeVry misled the market by failing to disclose that its compensation practices violated federal law and by making affirmative misrepresentations that DeVry complied with compensation regulations. The Second Amended Complaint was subsequently corrected to add an additional plaintiff, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund, in response to DeVry’s challenge of plaintiff’s standing to complain about statements DeVry made after plaintiff had purchased its stock.

 

On July 10, 2012, DeVry filed a Motion to Dismiss the corrected Second Amended Complaint. On March 27, 2013, Judge Grady granted DeVry’s Motion to Dismiss and entered judgment in favor of DeVry and against plaintiffs. Judge Grady thereby dismissed the case with prejudice; however, he reserved jurisdiction to examine the question of whether sanctions should be imposed against plaintiffs and/or their counsel. The issue of sanctions is being briefed by the parties and is expected to be complete by May 17, 2013. Once the issue of sanctions is resolved, the March 27, 2013 judgment will be subject to appeal by plaintiffs if they decide to contest the judgment.

 

Three shareholder derivative cases similar to the Shareholder Case had been filed (“Derivative Actions”), but each has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs who brought them. Two of the Derivative Actions were filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division: DeVry shareholder Timothy Hald filed a derivative complaint on behalf of DeVry on January 3, 2011 (Hald v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 11 CH 0087) and Matthew Green (also a DeVry shareholder) filed a derivative complaint on behalf of DeVry on January 7, 2011 (Green v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 11 CH 0770). The Hald and Green cases (the “Illinois Consolidated Action”) were consolidated by court order dated February 9, 2011 but was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by Order entered January 15, 2013. Maria Dotro, another DeVry shareholder, filed a third derivative complaint on DeVry’s behalf in the Delaware Court of Chancery on March 11, 2011 (Dotro v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 6263). In the wake of Judge Grady’s award of judgment in favor of DeVry in the Shareholder Case, described above, the Dotro shareholder case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice as well.

 

Although DeVry believes that the Shareholder Case and the related derivative actions are without merit, the ultimate outcome of pending litigation is difficult to predict. In the event that the plaintiffs in the Shareholder Case decide to appeal the adverse judgment entered against them or the shareholders decide to re-file their related claims, DeVry will vigorously defend any forthcoming litigation based on the same or similar allegations, At this time, DeVry does not expect that the outcome of any such matter or any other pending lawsuits will have a material effect on its cash flows, results of operations or financial position.

 

In April 2013, DeVry received a subpoena from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and a Civil Investigative Demand issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Illinois subpoena concerns potential state law implications in the event violations of federal law took place. It was issued pursuant to the Illinois False Claims Act in connection with an investigation concerning whether the compensation practices of DeVry and certain of its affiliates are in compliance with the Incentive Compensation Ban of the Higher Education Act and requires DeVry to provide documents relating to these matters for periods on or after January 1, 2002. The Massachusetts demand was issued in connection with an investigation into whether DeVry 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’s Massachusetts students and requires DeVry to answer interrogatories and to provide documents relating to periods on or after January 1, 2007.  The timing or outcome of the investigations, or their possible impact on DeVry’s business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

 

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NOTE 13:  SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

DeVry’s principal business is providing secondary and postsecondary education. The services of our operations are described in more detail in “Note 1- Nature of Operations” to the consolidated financial statements contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. DeVry presents three reportable segments: “Business, Technology and Management”, which includes DeVry University undergraduate and graduate operations; “Medical and Healthcare” which includes the operations of Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, Chamberlain College of Nursing and Carrington Colleges Group; and “International, K-12 and Professional Education”, which includes the operations of DeVry Brasil, Advanced Academics and Becker Professional Review.

 

These segments are consistent with the method by which the Chief Operating Decision Maker (DeVry’s President and CEO) evaluates performance and allocates resources. Performance evaluations are based, in part, on each segment’s operating income, which is defined as income before non-controlling interest, income taxes, interest income and expense, amortization, and certain corporate-related depreciation and expenses. Income taxes, interest income and expense, amortization, and certain corporate-related depreciation and expenses are reconciling items in arriving at income before income taxes for each segment. 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 corporate assets. Additions to long-lived assets have been measured in this same manner. Reconciling items are included as corporate assets. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in “Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated financial statements contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

 

Following is a tabulation of business segment information based on the segmentation for each of the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Corporate information is included where it is needed to reconcile segment data to the consolidated financial statements (dollars in thousands).

 

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   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
   For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Revenues:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $283,540   $338,790   $848,393   $1,001,959 
Medical and Healthcare   175,125    160,483    501,228    461,456 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   51,209    41,534    148,233    120,479 
Intersegment Revenues   (1,122)   -    (1,122)   - 
Total Consolidated Revenues  $508,752   $540,807   $1,496,732   $1,583,894 
Operating Income:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $34,431   $64,667   $98,836   $183,850 
Medical and Healthcare   34,635    25,963    86,522    (2,681)
International, K-12 and Professional Education   8,582    7,214    22,210    14,378 
Reconciling Items:                    
Amortization Expense   (2,421)   (2,800)   (7,111)   (7,844)
Depreciation and Other   (1,624)   410    (15,158)   1,372 
Total Consolidated Operating Income  $73,603   $95,454   $185,298   $189,075 
Interest and Other Income (Expense):                    
Interest Income  $415   $110   $1,206   $520 
Interest Expense   (756)   (650)   (3,006)   (1,653)
Net Gain on Sale of Assets   -    -    -    3,695 
Net Interest and Other Income (Expense)   (341)   (540)   (1,800)   2,562 
Total Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes  $73,262   $94,914   $183,498   $191,637 
Segment Assets:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $526,705   $676,386   $526,705   $676,386 
Medical and Healthcare   1,075,515    1,021,224    1,075,515    1,021,224 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   293,693    279,331    293,693    279,331 
Corporate   122,073    135,261    122,073    135,261 
Total Consolidated Assets  $2,017,986   $2,112,202   $2,017,986   $2,112,202 
Additions to Long-lived Assets:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $10,419   $12,557   $34,638   $36,449 
Medical and Healthcare   16,265    7,931    28,722    258,108 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   2,380    47,931    39,926    56,861 
Corporate   2,080    6,743    8,637    21,617 
Total Consolidated Additions to Long-lived Assets  $31,144   $75,162   $111,922   $373,035 
Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements                    
Capital Expenditures   31,144   $29,140   $79,329   $92,167 
Increase in Capital Assets from Acquisitions   -    12,822    2,897    47,947 
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets and Goodwill   -    33,200    29,696    232,921 
Total Increase in Consolidated Long-lived Assets  $31,144   $75,162   $111,922   $373,035 
Depreciation Expense:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $10,978   $9,726   $32,870   $28,244 
Medical and Healthcare   5,999    5,426    18,089    16,070 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   2,048    1,798    5,804    4,848 
Corporate   2,473    2,603    6,954    7,350 
Total Consolidated Depreciation  $21,498   $19,553   $63,717   $56,512 
Intangible Asset Amortization Expense:                    
Business, Technology and Management  $-   $-   $-   $- 
Medical and Healthcare   1,349    1,631    4,044    4,383 
International, K-12 and Professional Education   1,072    1,169    3,067    3,461 
Total Consolidated Amortization  $2,421   $2,800   $7,111   $7,844 

 

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DeVry conducts its educational operations in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean countries of Dominica and St. Kitts/Nevis, Grand Bahama and St. Maarten, Brazil, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Other international revenues, which are derived principally from Europe and Canada, were less than 5% of total revenues for the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Revenues and long-lived assets by geographic area are as follows:

 

   For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
   For the Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Revenue from Unaffiliated Customers:                    
                     
Domestic Operations  $401,651   $450,964   $1,194,825   $1,325,618 
International Operations:                    
Dominica and St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Maarten   76,607    72,502    225,190    205,791 
Brazil   23,531    14,665    66,431    41,191 
Other   6,963    2,676    10,286    11,294 
Total International   107,101    89,843    301,907    258,276 
                     
Consolidated  $508,752   $540,807   $1,496,732   $1,583,894 
Long-lived Assets:                    
Domestic Operations  $732,865   $745,363   $732,865   $745,363 
International Operations:                    
Dominica and St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Maarten   594,904    582,388    594,904    582,388 
Brazil   134,182    109,924    134,182    109,924 
Other   8,010    9,159    8,010    9,159 
Total International   737,096    701,471    737,096    701,471 
                     
Consolidated  $1,469,961   $1,446,834   $1,469,961   $1,446,834 

 

No one customer accounted for more than 10% of DeVry's consolidated revenues.

 

ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Through its website, DeVry offers (free of charge) its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. DeVry’s Web site is http://www.devryinc.com.

 

The following discussion of DeVry’s results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with DeVry’s Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto in Item 1, “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and DeVry’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto in Item 8 “FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA” in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K includes a description of critical accounting policies and estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of DeVry’s financial statements. These include, but are not limited to, the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; revenue and expense recognition; allowance for uncollectible accounts; internally developed software; land, buildings and equipment; stock-based compensation; impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of long-lived assets; and income taxes.

 

The seasonal pattern of DeVry’s enrollments and its educational program starting dates affect the results of operations and the timing of cash flows. Therefore, management believes that comparisons of its results of operations should 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. Sequential comparisons are also made in relation to enrollment and other trends. 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those that affect DeVry’s expectations or plans, may constitute “forward-looking statements” subject to the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as DeVry or its management “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans” or other words or phrases of similar import. Such statements are inherently uncertain and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause future results to differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect DeVry’s results are described throughout this Report, including those in Note 12 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Part II, Item 1, “Legal Proceedings”, in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors”, and in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 28, 2012 including, without limitation, in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and in the subsections of “Item 1 — Business” entitled “Competition,” “Student Admissions,” “Accreditation,” “Approval and Licensing,” “Tuition and Fees,” “Financial Aid and Financing Student Education,” “Student Loan Defaults,” “Career Services,” “Seasonality,” and “Employees.”

 

All forward-looking statements included in this report speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, 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.

 

OVERVIEW

 

DeVry’s financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 reflect a continued revenue decline primarily within DeVry University which resulted in decreased earnings as compared to the prior year. Management believes that it is making progress towards achieving its top priorities of realigning DeVry’s cost structure with student enrollment levels, regaining enrollment growth, and making targeted investments to drive future growth. Operational and financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 include:

 

·During the quarter, DeVry made solid progress in aligning its cost structure with its enrollments, and reengineering and redesigning processes across its institutions. Management expects it will realize at least $100 million in total cost and expense savings in fiscal year 2013, primarily at DeVry University, Carrington College and Carrington College California (collectively “Carrington”) and Advanced Academics Inc.

 

·DeVry recorded pre-tax restructuring charges totaling $2.0 million. Of these charges, $0.9 million related to severance for DeVry University campus consolidation. The remaining $1.1 million in charges related to the costs of consolidating facilities at Carrington College and severance costs at DeVry Medical International.

 

·For the three month period ended March 31, 2013, new student enrollments at Carrington increased 17.5% as compared to the same period last year. This is the third straight quarter of positive new student enrollment growth.

 

·For the March 2013 session, total student enrollments at Chamberlain College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”) increased 16.9% to a record 13,235 students as compared to the same session last year.

 

·DeVry University received Reaffirmation of Accreditation by the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) of The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). The IAC action continues the accreditation of DeVry University, DeVry College of New York and the University’s Keller Graduate School of Management until 2019.

 

·The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants released its 2012 Elijah Watt Sells award winners, honoring candidates with the highest scores on the CPA exam. There were 39 winners, and 37 of them prepared for the exam using Becker course material.

 

·During the third quarter, DeVry repurchased a total of 347,280 shares of its common stock under its eight repurchase program at an average cost of $28.18 per share.

 

·DeVry’s financial position remained strong, generating $282.4 million of operating cash flow during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013. As of March 31, 2013, cash and marketable securities balances totaled $280.9 million and there were no outstanding borrowings.

 

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USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

 

During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013, DeVry recorded restructuring charges related to the costs to consolidate facilities at Carrington College and DeVry University and for severance at DeVry Medical International. During the first nine months of fiscal 2013, DeVry also recorded restructuring charges for the write-down of land, building and equipment related to its decision to relocate a facility in Wood Dale, Illinois in order to consolidate administrative operations in the Chicagoland area. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2012, DeVry recorded impairment charges related to its Carrington Colleges Group reporting unit. DeVry also recorded a gain from the sale of Becker’s Stalla CFA review operations during the first nine months of fiscal year 2012. The following table illustrates the effects of these restructuring and impairment charges and gain from the sale of assets on DeVry’s earnings. Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of net income and earnings per share excluding these discrete items provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of DeVry’s ongoing operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations given the discrete nature of the charges and gain on the sale of assets. DeVry 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’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table reconciles these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information (in thousands, except per share data):

 

   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   Ended March 31,   Ended March 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Net Income  $56,821   $67,131   $139,096   $133,480 
Earnings per Share (diluted)  $0.88   $1.00   $2.15   $1.96 
Restructuring Charges (net of tax)  $1,271   $-   $7,211   $- 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $0.02   $-   $0.11   $- 
Impairment Charges (net of tax)  $-   $-   $-   $55,751 
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $-   $-   $-   $0.82 
Gain on Sale of Assets (net of tax)  $-   $-   $-   $(2,216)
Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted)  $-   $-   $-   $(0.03)
Net Income Excluding the Restructuring                    
Charges, Impairment Charges and                    
Gain on Sale of Assets  $58,092   $67,131   $146,307   $187,015 
Earnings per Share Excluding the                    
Impairment Charges and Gain on                    
Sale of Assets (diluted)  $0.90   $1.00   $2.26   $2.74 

 

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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 for the third quarter and first nine months of both the current and prior fiscal year. Percentages may not add because of rounding.

 

   For the Three
Months Ended
March 31,
   For the Nine Months
Ended March 31,
 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Revenues   100.0%   100.0%   100.0%   100.0%
Cost of Educational Services   47.4%   45.2%   48.6%   45.7%
Student Services and Administrative Expense   37.8%   37.2%   38.3%   37.6%
Restructuring Expenses   0.4%   0.0%   0.8%   0.0%
Asset Impairment Charges   0.0%   0.0%   0.0%   4.7%
Total Operating Costs and Expenses   85.5%   82.3%   87.6%   88.1%
Operating Income   14.5%   17.7%   12.4%   11.9%
Net Interest and Other (Expense) Income   -0.1%   -0.1%   -0.1%   0.2%
Income Before Income Taxes   14.4%   17.6%   12.3%   12.1%
Income Tax Provision   3.2%   5.1%   2.9%   3.6%
Net Income   11.2%   12.4%   9.4%   8.5%
Net Income Attributable to Non-controlling Interest   -0.1%   0.0%   -0.1%   0.0%
Net Income Attributable to DeVry Inc.   11.2%   12.4%   9.3%   8.4%

 

REVENUES

 

Total consolidated revenues for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 of $508.8 million decreased $32.1 million, or 5.9%, as compared to the year-ago quarter. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, total consolidated revenues decreased $87.2 million or 5.5% to $1,497 million. For both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013, revenues decreased within DeVry’s Business, Technology and Management segment as a result of a decline in undergraduate and graduate student enrollments and an increase in scholarships. This decrease was partially offset by revenue increases within DeVry’s Medical and Healthcare and International, K-12 and Professional Education segments as a result of growth in total student enrollments and tuition price increases. In addition, the two most recent additions to DeVry Brasil, Faculdade Boa Viagem (FBV), which was acquired on February 29, 2012, and FAVIP, which was acquired on September 3, 2012, contributed to offsetting the revenue decline during both the quarter and first nine months of the current fiscal year.

 

Management expects that total revenues will be down for total fiscal year 2013 as compared to fiscal year 2012, driven largely by the continuing effect of declines in new and total student enrollments within DeVry University, partially offset by the increase in new student enrollments experienced at Carrington in the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 and anticipated revenue growth within DeVry’s other educational institutions.

 

Business, Technology and Management

 

Business, Technology and Management segment revenues decreased 16.3% to $283.5 million in the third quarter and declined 15.3% to $848.4 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods as a result of a decline in undergraduate student enrollments and graduate coursetakers due to lower cyclical demand among the University’s target segment of students, driven by the challenging economic environment, persistent high levels of unemployment, perceptions of the value of a college degree and heightened competition. In addition, an increase in scholarships also contributed to the decline in revenues as compared to the prior year periods. The Business, Technology and Management segment is comprised solely of DeVry University. Key trends in enrollment and tuition pricing are set forth below.

 

 

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Undergraduate new student enrollment by term:

 

·Decreased by 16.6% from July 2011 (9,026 students) to July 2012 (7,532 students);

 

·Decreased by 8.6% from September 2011 (7,200 students) to September 2012 (6,580 students);

 

·Decreased by 15.5% from November 2011 (6,488 students) to November 2012 (5,482 students);

 

·Decreased by 4.7% from January 2012 (5,593 students) to January 2013 (5,330 students); and

 

·Decreased by 21.2% from March 2012 (6,533 students) to March 2013 (5,146 students).

 

Undergraduate total student enrollment by term:

 

·Decreased by 15.8% from July 2011 (59,966 students) to July 2012 (50,503 students);

 

·Decreased by 14.9% from September 2011 (65,933 students) to September 2012 (56,086 students);

 

·Decreased by 17.6% from November 2011 (60,103 students) to November 2012 (49,515 students);

 

·Decreased by 14.9% from January 2012 (62,435 students) to January 2013 (53,138 students); and

 

·Decreased by 16.5% from March 2012 (56,958 students) to March 2013 (47,537 students).

 

Graduate coursetaker enrollment, including the Keller Graduate School of Management:

 

The term “coursetaker” refers to the number of courses taken by a student. Thus, one student taking two courses is counted as two coursetakers.

 

·Decreased by 9.0% from the July 2011 session (21,576 coursetakers) to the July 2012 session (19,635 coursetakers);

 

·Decreased by 7.8% from the September 2011 session (23,937 coursetakers) to the September 2012 session (22,072 coursetakers);

 

·Decreased by 16.0% from the November 2011 session (23,264 coursetakers) to the November 2012 session (19,540 coursetakers);

 

·Decreased by 12.1% from the January 2012 session (24,029 coursetakers) to the January 2013 session (21,131 coursetakers); and

 

·Decreased by 18.4% from the March 2012 session (23,366 coursetakers) to the March 2013 session (19,075 coursetakers).

 

Tuition rates:

 

·Effective July 2012, DeVry University’s U.S. undergraduate tuition is $609 per credit hour for students enrolling in one to six credit hours per session. Tuition is $365 per credit hour for each credit hour in excess of six credit hours. These amounts do not include the cost of course materials and supplies. These tuition rates represent an increase of approximately 1.2% as compared to the summer 2011 session. The impact of this tuition price increase is offset by an increase in the amount of scholarships awarded to DeVry University students.

 

·Effective July 2012, Keller Graduate School of Management program tuition per course is $2,298. This represents a weighted average increase of 1.9% compared to the year-ago session.

 

·Effective July 2013, DeVry University is freezing both undergraduate and graduate tuition rates for the school year which ends in June 2014. Management believes this will increase interest from potential students and improve persistence among its current students.

 

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·Management believes the decreases in enrollments were due to lower cyclical demand from the University’s target student segment driven by the prolonged economic downturn, persistent unemployment, negative perceptions of the value of a college degree and increased reluctance to take on debt, resulting in a reduction in interest from potential students. In addition, management believes heightened competition from both public-sector and private-sector education providers and issues with internal execution contributed to the decreases in DeVry University undergraduate and graduate enrollments. To regain enrollment growth at DeVry University, management’s plan includes channel-focused initiatives, technology improvements and brand awareness. In the high school channel, DeVry is leveraging its array of institutions beyond DeVry University to raise awareness of career paths. Technology-focused efforts include the development of a self-service portal that prospective students can use to streamline the application process. In addition, management made the decision to increase scholarships and grants to help DeVry University’s students achieve their academic goals. DeVry is also exploring methods to increase the flexibility of its programs in order to lower the overall cost of education to its students along with better educating prospective students on the value of a college degree.

 

Medical and Healthcare

 

Medical and Healthcare segment revenues increased 9.1% to $175.1 million in the third quarter and increased 8.6% to $501.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. For both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013, higher total student enrollments at Chamberlain College of Nursing (“Chamberlain”) and DeVry Medical International (which is composed of Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (“AUC”)) were the key drivers of the segment revenue growth. Carrington College and Carrington College California (collectively “Carrington”) experienced a decrease in total student enrollment in the June and September terms over the year-ago periods which negatively affected the first nine months of fiscal 2013 revenues; however, total enrollments for the December and March terms increased over the year-ago periods which resulted in higher revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the year ago quarter. Also, AUC, which was acquired on August 3, 2011, contributed a full nine months of revenue in the current year period as opposed to the eight months contributed in the first nine months of fiscal year 2012. Key trends for DeVry Medical International, Chamberlain and Carrington are set forth below.

 

DeVry Medical International new student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 13.6% from May 2011 (566 students) to May 2012 (643 students);

 

·Increased by 8.4% from September 2011 (853 students) to September 2012 (925 students); and

 

·Increased by 0.3% from January 2012 (601 students) to January 2013 (603 students).

 

DeVry Medical International total student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 1.0% from May 2011 (5,885 students) to May 2012 (5,944 students);

 

·Increased by 2.1% from September 2011 (6,082 students) to September 2012 (6,209 students); and

 

·Increased by 4.9% from January 2012 (6,024 students) to January 2013 (6,318 students).

 

Chamberlain College of Nursing new student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 14.7% from July 2011 (1,721 students) to July 2012 (1,974 students);

 

·Increased by 52.6% from September 2011 (1,065 students) to September 2012 (1,625 students);

 

·Increased by 13.5% from November 2011 (1,868 students) to November 2012 (2,121 students);

 

·Increased by 87.8% from January 2012 (1,129 students) to January 2013 (2,120 students); and

 

·Decreased by 25.0% from March 2012 (1,801 students) to March 2013 (1,350 students).

 

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Chamberlain College of Nursing total student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 15.8% from July 2011 (9,374 students) to July 2012 10,852 students);

 

·Increased by 20.2% from September 2011 (10,029 students) to September 2012 (12,050 students);

 

·Increased by 15.3% from November 2011 (10,619 students) to November 2012 (12,245 students);

 

·Increased by 26.0% from January 2012 (10,888 students) to January 2013 (13,714 students); and

 

·Increased by 16.9% from March 2012 (11,321 students) to March 2013 (13,235 students).

 

Carrington new student enrollment by term:

 

·Decreased by 19.7% from June 2011 (2,033 students) to June 2012 (1,632 students);

 

·Increased by 33.3% from September 2011 (2,548 students) to September 2012 (3,396 students);

 

·Increased by 12.7% from December 2011 (1,565 students) to December 2012 (1,763 students); and

 

·Increased by 17.5% from March 2012 (2,035 students) to March 2013 (2,391 students).

 

Carrington total student enrollment by term:

 

·Decreased by 25.7% from June 2011 (8,728 students) to June 2012 (6,486 students);

 

·Decreased by 8.3% from September 2011 (8,322 students) to September 2012 (7,628 students);

 

·Increased by 0.4% from December 2011 (7,379 students) to December 2012 (7,405 students); and

 

·Increased by 8.8% from March 2012 (7,309 students) to March 2013 (7,951 students).

 

Tuition rates:

 

·Effective September 2012, tuition and fees for the beginning basic sciences portion of the programs at the Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine are $17,675 and $16,800, respectively, per semester. Tuition and fees for the final clinical portion of the programs are $19,500 per semester for the medical school, and $21,100 per semester for the veterinary school. These tuition rates represent an increase from September 2011 rates of 6.6% and 7.1% for the medical school and 6.3% for the veterinary school. These amounts do not include the cost course materials, supplies, transportation, and living expenses.

 

·Effective September 2012, tuition and fees for the beginning basic sciences and final clinical rotation portions of AUC’s medical program are $17,925 and $20,050, respectively, per semester. These tuition rates represent an increase from the September 2011 rates of 6.1%.

 

·Effective July 2012, tuition is $665 per credit hour for students enrolling in one to six credit hours per session in the Chamberlain Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (onsite), Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse (LPN-to-RN) programs. Tuition is $100 per credit hour per session for each credit hour in excess of six credit hours. These effective tuition rates are unchanged as compared to the prior year. These amounts do not include the cost of course materials and supplies.

 

·Effective July 2012, tuition is $590 per credit hour for students enrolled in the Chamberlain RN-to-BSN online degree program. This tuition rate is unchanged from the July 2011 tuition rate. Tuition for students enrolled in the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is $650 per credit hour, which is unchanged from the prior year.

 

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·On a per credit hour basis, tuition for the Carrington College and Carrington College California programs ranges from $254 per credit hour to $1,651 per credit hour for non-general education courses, with the wide range due to the nature of the programs. General Education courses are charged at $325 per credit hour at Carrington College, and $364 per credit hour at Carrington College California. Students are charged a non-refundable registration fee of $100, and they are also charged separately for books and special (program specific) supplies and/or testing. A student services fee ranging from $75 to $150 is charged at Carrington College as well, depending on the program. Total program tuition at each institution ranges from approximately $13,000 for certificate programs to over $60,000 for some advanced programs.

 

Continued demand for medical doctors and veterinarians positively influenced career decisions of new students towards these respective fields of study. Management believes that the historical enrollment increases at DeVry Medical International have resulted from the reputation of its academic programs and student outcomes, enhancements made to its marketing and recruiting functions, and steps taken to meet student demand such as adding faculty and classrooms. Though management expects these enrollment trends to continue, heightened competition may adversely affect DeVry Medical International’s ability to continue to attract qualified students to its programs.

 

Continued demand for nurses positively influenced career decisions of new students towards this field of study. The increase in new student enrollments in the July 2012, September 2012, November 2012 and January 2013 sessions at Chamberlain was attributable to increased conversion rates for its RN-to-BSN online completion program, the addition of new locations in Indianapolis in March 2012 and Atlanta in May, 2012, along with organic growth at existing locations. The new campuses are both co-located with DeVry University. New student enrollment at Chamberlain for the March 2013 term as compared to the March 2012 term was impacted by the realignment of the academic calendar, with September, January and May intakes. As a result there were no onsite enrollments for the March term.

 

Management believes the declines in total student enrollments experienced at Carrington over the last two years are the result of heightened competition, the prolonged economic downturn and persistent unemployment, which has resulted in reductions in the volume of inquiries from potential students. To address these issues, Carrington continues to execute a turnaround plan, which includes increasing its focus on building awareness of Carrington’s brand, optimizing its marketing approach to emphasize the development of internally-generated inquiries, improving its recruiting process through its new student contact center and narrowing its focus geographically and programmatically around Carrington’s core strengths in healthcare. Carrington is also making targeted investments in enhancing its students’ academic experience. These initiatives contributed to the 33%, 12.7% and 17.5% growth in new student enrollments in the September 2012, December 2012 and March 2013 terms, respectively, as well as an increase in total student enrollment in the December 2012 and March 2013 terms.

 

International, K-12 and Professional Education

 

International, K-12 and Professional Education segment revenues rose 23.3% to $51.2 million in the third quarter and increased 23.0% to $148.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. For both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013, DeVry Brasil was the primary driver of revenue growth in this segment due to new and total student enrollment growth as compared to the year-ago period. Revenue growth at DeVry Brasil was primarily the result of the recent acquisitions of FBV, which was acquired on February 29, 2012, and FAVIP, which was acquired on September 3, 2012. Revenue declined at Advanced Academics during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013 primarily due to competitive pressures and continuing school district budget constraints. Becker Professional Education revenues increased driven primarily by the contribution of Falcon Physician Reviews (“Falcon”) which was acquired in April, 2012. Key enrollment trends for DeVry Brasil are set forth below.

 

DeVry Brasil new student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 2.2% from September 2011 (4,090 students) to September 2012 (4,179 students); and

 

·Increased by 2.0% from March 2012 (7,244 students) to March 2013 (7,390 students).

 

DeVry Brasil total student enrollment by term:

 

·Increased by 9.2% from September 2011 (24,135 students) to September 2012 (26,346 students); and

 

·Increased by 7.2% from March 2012 (27,133 students) to March 2013 (29,083 students).

 

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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.

 

DeVry’s Cost of Educational Services decreased 1.3% to $241.0 million during the third quarter and grew 0.5% to $727.0 million during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the respective year-ago periods. For the third quarter, lower Costs of Educational Services within DeVry University and Carrington Colleges as a result of savings from cost reduction measures more than offset the increase in costs necessary to support the operations of the growth institutions and from the acquisitions of FBV, which was acquired on February 29, 2012, Falcon, which was acquired on April 3, 2012 and FAVIP, which was acquired on September 3, 2012. These acquisitions also accounted for most of the cost increase during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013. In addition, cost increases were also incurred in both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2013 in support of operating a higher number of campus locations for Chamberlain as compared to the prior year and the need to support continued growth at DeVry Medical International and DeVry Brasil.

 

As a percentage of revenue, Cost of Educational Services increased to 47.4% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 from 45.2% during the prior year period. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, Cost of Educational Services increased to 48.6% from 45.7% during the prior year period. The increase was the result of decreased operating leverage as a result of revenue declines primarily at DeVry University and Carrington.

 

Student Services and Administrative Expense

 

This expense category includes student admissions, marketing and advertising costs, general and administrative costs, expenses associated with curriculum development, and the amortization expense of finite-lived intangible assets related to acquisitions of businesses.

 

Student Services and Administrative Expense declined 4.5% to $192.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 and decreased 3.9% to $573.0 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. The decrease in expenses reflects savings from cost reduction measures (workforce reductions and reduced project spending) and deferred advertising spending. These reductions more than offset the expense growth from the most recent acquisitions of FBV, Falcon, and FAVIP and the increase in costs necessary to support the operations of the growth institutions. Amortization of finite-lived intangible assets in connection with acquisitions of businesses declined slightly during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago period. Amortization expense is included entirely in the Student Services and Administrative Expense category.

 

As a percentage of revenue, Student Services and Administrative Expense increased to 37.8% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 as compared to 37.2% in the year-ago quarter. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, Student Services and Administrative Expense increased to 38.3% from 37.6% during the prior year period. The increase in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2013 was the result of decreased operating leverage as a result of revenue declines primarily at DeVry University and Carrington.

 

Restructuring Expenses

 

DeVry made decisions to consolidate facilities at its Carrington and DeVry University educational institutions. This resulted in pre-tax charges of $1.4 million and $3.0 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2013, respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, DeVry consolidated its administrative offices in the Chicagoland area. As a result, a DeVry owned facility in Wood Dale, Illinois was closed in December 2012, and employees were re-located to other facilities in the area. The Wood Dale facility is held as available for sale. This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $7.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 for a write-down of assets to fair market value and an expected loss on this asset sale. Also, during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, a decision was made to restructure positions at the DeVry Medical International. This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $0.6 million. DeVry expects to save approximately $3 million annually as a result of these actions.

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

Total consolidated operating income for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 of $73.6 million decreased 22.9% as compared to the prior year quarter. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, total consolidated operating income of $185.3 million decreased 2.0% as compared to the prior year period. Revenue declines at DeVry University for both reporting periods of fiscal 2013 and at Carrington Colleges for the first nine months of fiscal 2013 contributed to the decline in operating income for those periods and more than offset the increases in revenue resulting from recent acquisitions and growth in other institutions. The revenue decline was partially offset by the decrease in expenses from cost reduction measures, as discussed above. The operating income decline was limited to the Business, Technology and Management segment. The decrease in operating income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 would have been greater without a $75.0 million non-cash asset impairment charge recorded in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Excluding this charge, total consolidated operating income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 decreased 29.8% as compared to the prior year period.

  

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Business, Technology and Management

 

Business, Technology and Management segment operating income decreased 46.8% to $34.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, and declined 46.2% to $98.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. The decrease in operating income was the result of lower revenue and decreased operating leverage. Total segment expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 decreased 9.1% as compared to the year-ago quarter and declined 8.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to year ago period, as a result of savings from cost reduction measures, as discussed above. Management continues to mitigate the effects of this challenging environment by better aligning its cost structure with student enrollments while also targeting investments in growth initiatives such as new programs.

 

Medical and Healthcare

 

Medical and Healthcare segment operating income increased 33.4% to $34.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the prior year quarter. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, the Medical and Healthcare segment recorded operating income of $86.5 million as compared to an operating loss of $2.7 million in the year-ago period. The increase in operating income in the third quarter was primarily the result of increased operating income at Chamberlain, Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. The operating loss at Carrington also declined in the third quarter as compared to the year ago period. The largest single driver of the increase in operating income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 was the $75.0 million non-cash asset impairment charge recorded in the first nine months of fiscal 2012. Excluding this charge, total consolidated operating income for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 increased 23% as compared to the prior year period. This increase in operating income in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 was primarily the result of increased operating income at Chamberlain, Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. The operating loss at Carrington also declined in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 as compared to the year ago period.

 

International, K-12 and Professional Education

 

International, K-12 and Professional Education segment operating income increased 19.0% to $8.6 million during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, and grew 54.5% to $22.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. The improved operating results were driven primarily by increased operating leverage within Professional Education and DeVry Brasil.

 

NET INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

Interest income was relatively unchanged during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods.

 

Interest expense increased slightly during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the year-ago periods. The increase in interest expense was attributable to interest accreted on earn-outs and installment payments related to the acquisition of FBV.

 

INCOME TAXES

 

Taxes on income were 22.0% of pretax income for the third quarter and 23.6% for the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, compared to 29.1% for the third quarter and 30.1% for the first nine months of fiscal 2012.  The decrease in the effective income tax rates for the periods ended March 31, 2013 relative to the prior year resulted primarily from the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax earnings from U.S. operations versus the offshore operations of Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, AUC and DeVry Brasil as well as the favorable impacts of the American Tax Relief Act of 2012 signed into law on January 2, 2013, in which Congress enacted legislation extending the benefits of Internal Revenue Code Section 954(c)(6) (”CFC Look-through”) for a two year period for tax years beginning after January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013.

 

DeVry’s effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations outside the United States. 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. Four of DeVry’s subsidiaries, Ross University School of Medicine (the Medical School) incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Dominica, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (the Veterinary School) incorporated under the laws of the Federation of St. Christopher, Nevis, St. Kitts in the West Indies, AUC School of Medicine BV (AUC) incorporated under the laws of St. Maarten, and DeVry Brasil incorporated under the laws of Brazil all benefit from local tax incentives. The Medical and Veterinary Schools have agreements with the respective governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, (in the case of the Medical School), an indefinite period of exemption and (in the case of for the Veterinary School), exemption until 2037. DeVry Brasil’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. AUC’s effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives.

 

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DeVry intends to indefinitely reinvest international earnings and cash flow to improve and expand facilities and operations at the Medical and Veterinary schools, AUC and DeVry Brasil, and pursue other business opportunities outside the United States. Accordingly, DeVry has not recorded a provision for the payment of U.S. income taxes on these earnings.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Student Payments

 

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

 

The following table summarizes DeVry’s cash receipts from tuition and related fee payments by fund source as a percentage of total revenue for the fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2012   2011 
Funding Source:          
Federal Assistance (Title IV) Program Funding (Grants and Loans)   69%   73%
State Grants   1%   2%
Private Loans   1%   1%
Student accounts, cash payments, private scholarships, employer and military provided tuition assistance and other   29%   24%
Total   100%   100%

 

The pattern of cash receipts during the year is seasonal. DeVry’s accounts receivable peak immediately after tuition bills are issued at the beginning of each academic period. Historically, accounts receivable reach their lowest level at the end of each academic term, dropping to their lowest point during the year at the end of June.

 

At March 31, 2013, total accounts receivable, net of related reserves, were $194.4 million, compared to $254.7 million at March 31, 2012. The decrease in net accounts receivable was attributable to the revenue declines at DeVry University and Carrington. This decrease was partially offset with increases in net accounts receivable from to the acquisitions of FBV and FAVIP.

 

Financial Aid

 

DeVry is highly dependent upon the timely receipt of federal financial aid funds. Financial aid and assistance programs are subject to political and governmental budgetary considerations. In the United States, the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) provides the authority for 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’s financial condition and cash flows could be materially adversely affected. Please see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 for a discussion of student financial aid related risks.

 

In addition, government-funded financial assistance programs are governed by extensive and complex regulations in both the United States and Brazil. Like any other educational institution, DeVry’s administration of these programs is periodically reviewed by various regulatory agencies and is subject to audit or investigation by other governmental authorities. Any violation could be the basis for penalties or other disciplinary action, including initiation of a suspension, limitation or termination proceeding. Previous Department of Education and state regulatory agency program reviews have not resulted in material findings or adjustments against DeVry.

 

A U.S. Department of Education regulation known as the “90/10 Rule” affects only proprietary postsecondary institutions, such as DeVry University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, American University of the Caribbean, Chamberlain, Carrington College and Carrington College California. Under this regulation, an institution that derives more than 90% of its revenues from Title IV student financial assistance programs in any two consecutive years may not participate in these programs in the year following that period.

 

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The following table details the percentage of revenue from federal financial assistance programs for each of DeVry’s Title IV eligible institutions for fiscal years 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

   Fiscal Year 
   2012   2011 
DeVry University:          
Undergraduate   75%   81%
Graduate   73%   81%
Ross University School of Medicine   80%   81%
Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine   89%   89%
Chamberlain College of Nursing   66%   71%
Carrington College   80%   82%
Carrington College California   81%   85%
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine   81%   81%

 

Under the terms of DeVry’s participation in financial aid programs, certain cash received from state governments and the U.S. Department of Education is maintained in restricted bank accounts. Once the financial aid authorization and disbursement process for a particular student is completed, the restricted funds may be transferred to unrestricted accounts and become available for DeVry to use in current operations. This process generally occurs during the academic term for which such funds have been authorized. At March 31, 2013, cash in the amount of $7.2 million was held in restricted bank accounts, compared to $13.2 million at March 31, 2012. This decrease is a result in a change in the timing of the receipt of financial aid due to the move to a new student centric academic calendar at DeVry University and Chamberlain where students may start an academic term at any of six times during the year.

 

As described in more detail in “Item 1. Business” in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, institutions must meet a financial responsibility test if their students participate in federal financial assistance programs. The U.S. Department of Education relies on a test that considers Equity, Primary Reserve, and Net Income ratios, with a minimum required score of 1.5. Management has calculated DeVry’s composite score as 2.0 at June 30, 2012. Management believes DeVry will continue to demonstrate the required level of financial stability.

 

Cash from Operations

 

Cash generated from operations in the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 was $282.4 million, compared to $355.1 million in the year-ago period. Although net income increased $6.3 million from the year-ago period, the decrease in cash flow from operations occurred partially due to a $75.0 million non-cash asset impairment charge in the prior fiscal year. Also, the decrease in cash flow from operations was due in part to changes in net accounts receivable, deferred tuition revenue, advanced tuition payments and restricted cash of $101.7 million as compared to the prior year. This decrease is a result in a change in the timing of student billing due to the move to a new student centric academic calendar at DeVry University and Chamberlain where students may start an academic term at any of six times during the year. These decreases in operating cash flows were partially offset by changes in levels of prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued expenses which resulted in a $78.8 million greater source of cash as compared to the prior year. Variations in the levels of accrued and prepaid expenses and accounts payable from period to period are caused, in part, by the timing of the period-end relative to DeVry’s payroll and bill payment cycles. Finally, realized and unrealized gains and losses on the sale or disposal of assets increased operating cash flow by $10.8 million as compared to the prior year.

 

Cash Used in Investing Activities

 

Capital expenditures in the first nine months of fiscal year 2013 were $79.3 million compared to $92.2 million in the year-ago period. The decrease in capital spending was driven by a focus on capital deployment and a delay in spending on projects. Management anticipates full year fiscal 2013 capital spending to be in the range of $125 to $135 million.

 

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On September 3, 2012, DeVry Educacional do Brasil S/A (f/k/a Fanor-Faculdades Nordeste S/A) (DeVry Brasil), a subsidiary of DeVry, acquired the stock of Faculdade do Vale do Ipojuca (“FAVIP”).  Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil paid approximately $30.3 million in cash in exchange for the stock of FAVIP. In addition, DeVry Brasil will be required to make an additional payment of approximately $3.9 million over the next 12 months should FAVIP receive university center status.

 

DeVry maintains an 83.5 percent ownership interest in DeVry Brasil with the remaining 16.5 percent owned by the current DeVry Brasil management group. Beginning January 2013, DeVry has the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining DeVry Brasil stock from DeVry Brasil management. Likewise, DeVry Brasil management has the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in DeVry Brasil to DeVry. DeVry intends on exercising its rights under this call option before the end of fiscal 2013. The value of this call option is currently recorded at $9.0 million.

 

Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, DeVry repurchased a total of 2,016,998 shares of its stock, on the open market, for approximately $48.4 million under its share repurchase programs. As of March 31, 2013, the total remaining authorization under the eighth repurchase program was $85.3 million. This latest share repurchase program was authorized by the Board of Directors on August 29, 2012. It will allow DeVry to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock through December 31, 2014. The timing and amount of any future repurchases will be determined based on evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block purchases, or in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The buyback will be funded through available cash balances and/or borrowings under its revolving credit agreement and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

 

DeVry’s Board of Directors declared a dividend on November 7, 2012 of $0.17 per share to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2012. The total dividend of $10.9 million was paid on December 19, 2012.

 

DeVry’s consolidated cash balances of $278.0 million at March 31, 2013, included approximately $129.0 million of cash attributable to DeVry’s international operations. It is DeVry’s intention to indefinitely reinvest this cash and subsequent earnings and cash flow to improve and expand facilities and operations of its international institutions and pursue future business opportunities outside the United States. Therefore, cash held by international operations will not be available for domestic general corporate purposes. Management does not believe that this policy will adversely affect DeVry’s overall liquidity.

 

Historically, DeVry 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 maintains a $400 million revolving line of credit which can be expanded to $550 million at the option of DeVry. For the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, cash flows from domestic operating activities were approximately $194.2 million which when added to DeVry’s beginning of the year domestic cash balances, was sufficient to fund $49.9 million of domestic capital investment, pay dividends of $20.7 million and fund $48.4 million of common stock repurchases, in addition to funding other investment and financing activities.

 

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

 

Revolving Credit Agreement

 

DeVry maintains a revolving credit facility which expires on May 5, 2016. This facility provides aggregate commitments including borrowings and letters of credit of up to $400 million and, at the request of DeVry, can be increased to $550 million. Borrowings under this agreement will bear interest at the prime rate plus 0.75% or at a LIBOR rate plus 1.75%, at the option of DeVry. Outstanding letters of credit under the revolving credit agreement are charged a fee for the undrawn face amount of the letter of credit, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee for the undrawn portion of the credit facility. The interest rate margin, letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry’s achievement of certain financial ratios. As of March 31, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings under this agreement. DeVry’s letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility were approximately $14.7 million as of March 31, 2013.

 

The revolving credit agreement contains certain covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreements. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a Department of Education Financial Responsibility Ratio (“DOE Ratio”). Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement will constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreements and require payment of all outstanding borrowings. DeVry was in compliance with all debt covenants as of March 31, 2013.

 

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Other Contractual Arrangements

 

DeVry’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.

 

DeVry is not a party to any off-balance sheet financing or contingent payment arrangements, nor are there any unconsolidated subsidiaries. DeVry has not extended any loans to any officer, director or other affiliated person. DeVry has not entered into any synthetic leases, and there are no residual purchase or value commitments related to any facility lease. DeVry did not enter into any significant derivatives, swaps, futures contracts, calls, hedges or non-exchange traded contracts during the first nine months of fiscal year 2013. DeVry had no open derivative positions at March 31, 2013.

 

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In April 2013, the FASB issued authoritative guidance updating disclosure requirements for Comprehensive Income. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. However, the amendments require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. The guidance will be effective for our interim and annual reporting period beginning July 1, 2013. Application of this guidance will not have a material effect on DeVry’s consolidated financial statements.

 

ITEM 3 — QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

DeVry is not dependent upon the price levels, nor affected by fluctuations in pricing, of any particular commodity or group of commodities. However, more than 50% of DeVry’s costs are in the form of employee wages and benefits. Changes in employment market conditions or escalations in employee benefit costs could cause DeVry to experience cost increases at levels beyond what it has historically experienced.

 

The financial position and results of operations of Ross University’s Caribbean operations as well as those of AUC are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. Substantially all Ross University and AUC financial transactions are denominated in the U.S. dollar.

 

The financial position and results of operations of DeVry’s Canadian educational programs are measured using the Canadian dollar as the functional currency. The Canadian operations have not entered into any material long-term contracts to purchase or sell goods and services. DeVry does not have any foreign exchange contracts or derivative financial instruments designed to mitigate changes in the value of the Canadian dollar. Because Canada-based assets and liabilities constitute less than 1.0% of DeVry’s overall assets and liabilities, changes in the value of Canada’s currency at rates experienced during the past several years are unlikely to have a material effect on DeVry’s results of operations or financial position. Based upon the current value of the net assets in the Canadian operations, a change of $0.01 in the value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar would result in a translation adjustment of less than $100,000.

 

The financial position and results of operations of DeVry’s investment in DeVry Brasil are measured using the Brazilian Real as the functional currency. DeVry Brasil has not entered into any material long-term contracts to purchase or sell goods and services, other than the lease agreements on teaching facilities and contingencies relating to prior acquisitions. Currently, DeVry does not have any foreign exchange contracts or derivative financial instruments designed to mitigate changes in the value of the Brazilian Real. Since Brazilian-based assets constitute approximately 8.0% of DeVry’s overall assets, and its Brazilian liabilities constitute approximately 6.0% of overall liabilities, and because there are very few transactions between DeVry Brasil and DeVry’s U.S. based subsidiaries, changes in the value of Brazil’s currency are unlikely to have a material effect on DeVry’s results of operations; however, the volatility of the Brazilian Real during fiscal 2012 resulted in a $24 million charge to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in fiscal 2012. A gain of approximately $0.3 million was recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income for the first nine months of fiscal 2013. Based upon the current value of the net assets in DeVry Brasil’s operations, a change of $0.01 in the value of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar would result in a translation adjustment to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income of approximately $2.2 million.

 

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The interest rate on DeVry’s revolving credit facility is based upon the prime rate or LIBOR interest rates for periods typically ranging from one to three months. Based upon borrowings of $50 million, a 100 basis point increase in short-term interest rates would result in approximately $0.5 million of additional annual interest expense. At March 31, 2013, DeVry had no outstanding borrowings under this facility. However, future investment opportunities and cash flow generated from operations may affect the level of outstanding borrowings and the effect of a change in interest rates.

 

DeVry’s customers are principally individual students enrolled in its various educational programs. Accordingly, concentration of accounts receivable credit risk is small relative to total revenues or accounts receivable.

 

DeVry’s cash is held in accounts at various large, financially secure depository institutions. Although the amount on deposit at a given institution typically will exceed amounts subject to guarantee, DeVry has not experienced any deposit losses to date, nor does management expect to incur such losses in the future.

 

ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Principal Executive and Principal Financial Officer Certificates

 

The required compliance certificates signed by the DeVry’s CEO and CFO are included as Exhibits 31 and 32 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

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

 

DeVry’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that DeVry’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that DeVry files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to DeVry’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, DeVry’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – Other Information

 

ITEM 1 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

DeVry is subject to occasional 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 litigation that may be considered other than ordinary and routine litigation that is incidental to the business.

 

The Boca Raton Firefighters’ and Police Pension Fund filed an initial complaint (the “Shareholder Case”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on November 1, 2010 (Case No. 1:10-cv-07031). The initial complaint was filed on behalf of a putative class of persons who purchased DeVry common stock between October 25, 2007, and August 13, 2010. Plaintiff filed an amended complaint (the “First Amended Complaint”) on March 7, 2011 alleging the same categories of claims in the initial complaint. The plaintiff claimed in the First Amended Complaint that DeVry, Daniel Hamburger and Richard M. Gunst violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by failing to disclose abusive and fraudulent recruiting and financial aid lending practices, thereby increasing DeVry’s student enrollment and revenues and artificially inflating DeVry’s stock price during the class period. On March 27, 2012, Judge John F. Grady dismissed the First Amended Complaint without prejudice, granting plaintiff leave to file a second amended complaint by May 4, 2012.

 

On May 4, 2012, the plaintiff again amended its allegations in the Shareholder Case (the “Second Amended Complaint”). The Second Amended Complaint alleged a longer putative class period of October 27, 2007 to August 11, 2011, but narrowed the scope of the alleged fraud significantly as compared to the previous two complaints. Plaintiff focused exclusively on DeVry’s practices for compensating student Admissions Advisors, alleging DeVry misled the market by failing to disclose that its compensation practices violated federal law and by making affirmative misrepresentations that DeVry complied with compensation regulations. The Second Amended Complaint was subsequently corrected to add an additional plaintiff, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund, in response to DeVry’s challenge of plaintiff’s standing to complain about statements DeVry made after plaintiff had purchased its stock.

 

On July 10, 2012, DeVry filed a Motion to Dismiss the corrected Second Amended Complaint. On March 27, 2013, Judge Grady granted DeVry’s Motion to Dismiss and entered judgment in favor of DeVry and against plaintiffs. Judge Grady thereby dismissed the case with prejudice; however, he reserved jurisdiction to examine the question of whether sanctions should be imposed against plaintiffs and/or their counsel. The issue of sanctions is being briefed by the parties and is expected to be complete by May 17, 2013. Once the issue of sanctions is resolved, the March 27, 2013 judgment will be subject to appeal by plaintiffs if they decide to contest the judgment.

 

Three shareholder derivative cases similar to the Shareholder Case had been filed (“Derivative Actions”), but each has been voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiffs who brought them. Two of the Derivative Actions were filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Chancery Division: DeVry shareholder Timothy Hald filed a derivative complaint on behalf of DeVry on January 3, 2011 (Hald v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 11 CH 0087) and Matthew Green (also a DeVry shareholder) filed a derivative complaint on behalf of DeVry on January 7, 2011 (Green v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 11 CH 0770). The Hald and Green cases (the “Illinois Consolidated Action”) were consolidated by court order dated February 9, 2011 but was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by Order entered January 15, 2013. Maria Dotro, another DeVry shareholder, filed a third derivative complaint on DeVry’s behalf in the Delaware Court of Chancery on March 11, 2011 (Dotro v. Hamburger et al., Case No. 6263). In the wake of Judge Grady’s award of judgment in favor of DeVry in the Shareholder Case, described above, the Dotro shareholder case was voluntarily dismissed without prejudice as well.

 

Although DeVry believes that the Shareholder Case and the related derivative actions are without merit, the ultimate outcome of pending litigation is difficult to predict. In the event that the plaintiffs in the Shareholder Case decide to appeal the adverse judgment entered against them or the shareholders decide to re-file their related claims, DeVry will vigorously defend any forthcoming litigation based on the same or similar allegations, At this time, DeVry does not expect that the outcome of any such matter or any other pending lawsuits will have a material effect on its cash flows, results of operations or financial position.

 

In April 2013, DeVry received a subpoena from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and a Civil Investigative Demand issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Illinois subpoena concerns potential state law implications in the event violations of federal law took place. It was issued pursuant to the Illinois False Claims Act in connection with an investigation concerning whether the compensation practices of DeVry and certain of its affiliates are in compliance with the Incentive Compensation Ban of the Higher Education Act and requires DeVry to provide documents relating to these matters for periods on or after January 1, 2002. The Massachusetts demand was issued in connection with an investigation into whether DeVry 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’s Massachusetts students and requires DeVry to answer interrogatories and to provide documents relating to periods on or after January 1, 2007.  The timing or outcome of the investigations, or their possible impact on DeVry’s business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

 

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ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, and the update to the risk factor described below, the factors discussed in Part I “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, which could materially affect DeVry’s business, financial condition or future results, should be carefully considered.  Such risks are not the only risks facing DeVry, additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to DeVry or that management currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect its business, financial condition and/or operating results.

 

DeVry’s 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

 

At March 31, 2013, intangible assets from business combinations totaled $292.1 million, and goodwill totaled $566.5 million. Together, these assets equaled approximately 43% of total assets as of such date. If DeVry’s business results and financial condition were materially and adversely impacted, then such goodwill and intangible assets could be impaired, requiring possible write-off of up to $292.1 million of intangible assets and up to $566.5 million of goodwill.

 

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 Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs (1)
   Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
(1)
 
January 2013   121,548   $24.31    121,548   $92,086,620 
February 2013   109,972   $29.59    109,972    88,832,826 
March 2013   115,760   $30.90    115,760    85,255,994 
 Total   347,280   $28.18    347,280   $85,255,994 

 

(1) On August 29, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program to buy back up to $100 million of DeVry common stock through December 31, 2014. The total remaining authorization under this share repurchase program was $85,255,994 million as of March 31, 2013.

 

Other Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs (2)
  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs
(2) 
January 2013   -   $-   N/A   N/A
February 2013   4,291   $30.80   N/A   N/A
March 2013   -   $-   N/A   N/A
 Total   4,291   $30.80   N/A   N/A

 

(2) Represents shares delivered back to the issuer for payment of withholding taxes from employees for vesting restricted shares pursuant to the terms of DeVry’s stock incentive plans.

 

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ITEM 4 — MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS

 

The exhibits to this report are listed on the Exhibit Index included elsewhere herein.

 

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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.

 

  DeVry Inc.
   
Date: May 3, 2013 By  /s/  Timothy J. Wiggins
    Timothy J. Wiggins
    Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) and Treasurer
     
Date: May 3, 2013 By  /s/  Patrick J. Unzicker
    Patrick J. Unzicker
    Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting
Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Exhibit

       
  10.1   Form of Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2013)
       
  10.2   Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 2013)
       
  31   Certification Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended (filed herewith)
       
  32   Certification Pursuant to Title 18 of the United States Code Section 1350 (filed herewith)

 

101.INS XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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