-----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, OQG1Dzu+b2aWv5XDSgnLByTaV6eYhUsrjNou24SpTg79TORUIXBFMDyo1nYSWHA/ kl5DeT4G73t4KFYdVe5Hzw== 0001157523-08-008190.txt : 20081021 0001157523-08-008190.hdr.sgml : 20081021 20081021171555 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-08-008190 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20081021 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20081021 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20081021 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: 0629 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13988 FILM NUMBER: 081133921 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 a5809793.htm DEVRY INC. 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)

October 21, 2008

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DEVRY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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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)

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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:

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure

On October 21, 2008, DeVry Inc. issued a press release announcing the U.S. Department of Justice has informed DeVry that it has declined to intervene in a lawsuit alleging DeVry submitted false claims to the U.S. Department of Education in violation of the False Claims Act.  The decision not to intervene came after the Department of Justice concluded its previously-announced inquiry into the allegations.  The lawsuit, which was unsealed as a result of the Government’s decision not to intervene, was filed by a former DeVry employee over a year ago.  If the former employee elects to proceed with the lawsuit, DeVry intends to defend itself vigorously.

The full text of this press release is included in Exhibit 99.1 in this Form 8-K.

Forward Looking Statements

This Form 8-K and the related press release 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 projected or implied by these forward-looking statements.  Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.

These forward-looking statements are based on information as of October 21, 2008, 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 October 21, 2008



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:

October 21, 2008

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 October 21, 2008

EX-99.1 2 a5809793ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

DeVry Inc. Announces Positive Conclusion to U.S. Department of Justice Inquiry

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 21, 2008--DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services, reported that the U.S. Department of Justice has informed DeVry that it has declined to intervene in a lawsuit alleging DeVry submitted false claims to the U.S. Department of Education in violation of the False Claims Act. The decision not to intervene came after the Department of Justice concluded its previously-announced inquiry into the allegations. The lawsuit, which was unsealed as a result of the Government’s decision not to intervene, was filed by a former DeVry employee over a year ago. If the former employee elects to proceed with the lawsuit, DeVry intends to defend itself vigorously.

“We viewed this inquiry as an opportunity to demonstrate the strength and effectiveness of DeVry’s compliance program,” said Daniel Hamburger, president and chief executive officer of DeVry. “We gave the Government our full cooperation and we are pleased with this outcome.”

About DeVry Inc.

DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV) is the parent organization of DeVry University, Advanced Academics, Ross University, Chamberlain College of Nursing, U.S. Education and Becker Professional Review. DeVry University, which includes Keller Graduate School of Management, offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, healthcare technology, business and management. Advanced Academics provides online secondary education to school districts throughout the U.S. Ross University offers doctoral degree programs through its schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Chamberlain College of Nursing offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in nursing. U.S. Education's programs, offered through Apollo College and Western Career College, prepare students for careers in healthcare through certificate and associate degree programs. Becker Professional Review, which includes Becker CPA Review and Stalla Review for the CFA Exams, provides professional education and exam review for accounting and finance professionals. For more information, visit http://www.devryinc.com.

Certain statements contained in this release concerning DeVry's future performance, including those statements concerning 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 Inc. or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. 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 most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending June 30, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2008.

CONTACT:
DeVry Inc.
Investor Contact:
Joan Bates
jbates@devry.com
(630) 574-1949
or
Media Contact:
Michelle Yokoyama
myokoyama@sardverb.com
(312) 895-4701

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