-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HFJTFxsbIJdJQ8gLzFlsHQRRxnOXUHECv6jtWQZwo12q//D08/FAVNW9yhzvmGBC 5/2ypPlxZ23nmMntYgFb2Q== 0001157523-07-003944.txt : 20070424 0001157523-07-003944.hdr.sgml : 20070424 20070424112736 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-07-003944 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070423 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20070424 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070424 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: DEVRY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000730464 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200] IRS NUMBER: 363150143 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13988 FILM NUMBER: 07783534 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWER LN STREET 2: SUITE 1000 CITY: OAKBROOK TERRACE STATE: IL ZIP: 60181 BUSINESS PHONE: 6305717700 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE TOWER LANE CITY: OAKBROOK STATE: IL ZIP: 60181 8-K 1 a5383841.txt DEVRY INC. 8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------- FORM 8-K ---------------- CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) April 23, 2007 ---------------- DEVRY INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ---------------- Delaware 1-13988 36-3150143 (State of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) One Tower Lane, Suite 1000 Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (630) 571-7700 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) ---------------- Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): |_| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |_| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |_| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 8.01 Other Events. On April 23, 2007, the Company announced that it had joined a number of other colleges and universities across the country in adopting a new College Code of Conduct established by the New York Attorney General's Office to ensure best practices in student lending. Additionally, the Illinois Attorney General's Office has joined with the New York Attorney General's Office in recognizing DeVry University's adoption of the Code of Conduct. Forward Looking Statements Certain information in this Form 8-K and the related press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than those that are purely historical are forward-looking statements. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "intend," "plan," and similar expressions also identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risk that subsequent unanticipated events, including unanticipated costs, may occur in connection with the Company's adoption of the new College Code of Conduct. Additional information regarding potential risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ are described more fully in Item 1A "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Readers should also consult the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006. These forward-looking statements are based on information as of April 23, 2007, and the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2007 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 hereunto duly authorized. DEVRY INC. (Registrant) Date: April 23, 2007 By: /s/ Richard M. Gunst --------------------------------------- Richard M. Gunst Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - ---------------- -------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release dated April 23, 2007 EX-99.1 2 a5383841-ex991.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 DeVry University Adopts ''College Code of Conduct'' Regarding Student Loans OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2007--DeVry University announced today that is has joined other academic institutions in adopting a new College Code of Conduct established by the New York Attorney General's Office to ensure best practices in student lending. The Illinois Attorney General's Office has joined with the New York Attorney General's Office in recognizing DeVry University's adoption of the Code. The Code of Conduct is consistent with DeVry University's longtime approach of serving as an advocate for students to help them find the resources to pay for their education. "Our financial aid practices are guided by the overriding principle of doing what's right for our students," said Daniel Hamburger, president and CEO of DeVry Inc. "Our goal has always been and continues to be to help students find the resources necessary to finance their education to meet their individual needs." The New York Attorney General has focused on relationships between higher education institutions and student loan providers designated as "preferred lenders" by these institutions for their students. An internal DeVry University review prompted by a February inquiry from the New York Attorney General's office determined that during the 2004-2005 academic year, DeVry University received $88,122 in revenue-sharing fees associated with a single private loan program from one of its preferred lenders at the time, Citibank. This private loan program was distinct from the university's need-based financial aid program. Citibank already was on the list of nine preferred lenders at the time the revenue-sharing agreement was put into effect and received no special consideration. DeVry has not accepted any fees as a result of revenue-sharing agreements with other lenders. In adherence to the Code of Conduct and a settlement agreement with the Attorneys General of New York and Illinois, DeVry University will disburse $88,122 to borrowers who took out these private loans in 2004-2005 to help cover costs of their DeVry education at campuses throughout the country. And under the new Code of Conduct, the university will continue its current policy of not accepting fees from lenders. DeVry also determined that in the past, preferred lenders have on occasion paid expenses for its student finance staff to attend seminars, training sessions and advisory board meetings. DeVry will absorb such costs in the future in accordance with the Code of Conduct. DeVry emphasized that no employee has received any form of consideration from a lender such as stock, payments for consulting work or honoraria for sitting on a lender advisory board. Further, under terms of the agreement signed with the New York and Illinois Attorneys General, DeVry University does not admit, and expressly denies, any wrongdoing. DeVry University maintains a preferred lender list as a service to students and selects the lenders through open and competitive requests for proposals. The preferred list helps students sort through an array of loan offers they may receive. The university designates preferred lenders based on their ability to provide services including the following: - Competitive rates and terms for students - Access to and reliable delivery of both federal and private funds - High-quality customer service. DeVry makes it clear to students that they are free to take out loans from any lender, and encourages those with existing lender relationships to continue them. "We agree with the goal of Attorneys General Andrew Cuomo and Lisa Madigan of ensuring the integrity of the student loan industry, and would further support our public officials in addressing overall higher education access and affordability," commented Hamburger. "Increasing student access and participation in higher education is one of our nation's most critical challenges." In fiscal 2006, DeVry University disbursed more than $725 million in financial aid funds to its students, an increase of more than 10 percent over the prior year. DeVry University is dedicated to helping its students gain access to higher education by providing a number of options for students to finance their education. About DeVry University As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management provide high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. More than 52,000 students are enrolled at its 84 locations in 24 states and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu. CONTACT: Media Contact: Jasculca Terman and Associates Bill Strong, 312-573-5474 bill@jtpr.com or Investor Contact: DeVry University Director of Investor Relations Joan Bates, 630-574-1949 jbates@devry.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----