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)
November
7, 2012
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DEVRY
INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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|
Delaware |
1-13988 |
36-3150143 |
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(State of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, Illinois |
60515 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(630) 515-7700
(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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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| Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On November 8, 2012, DeVry Inc. (“DeVry”) issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors (the “Board) had declared a semi-annual dividend on DeVry’s common stock of $0.17 per share, payable on December 19, 2012, to common stockholders of record as of November 30, 2012. Future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
The full text of this press release is included in Exhibit 99.1 in this Form 8-K.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Form 8-K and related press release, 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 Inc. or its management “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “foresees,” “intends,” “plans” or other words or phrases of similar import.
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause DeVry’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 DeVry’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, and quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2012.
These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 8, 2012, and DeVry 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 November 8, 2012 |
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.
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DEVRY INC. |
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| (Registrant) | |||
| Date: |
November 8, 2012 |
By: |
/s/ Patrick J. Unzicker |
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Patrick J. Unzicker |
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Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
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| 99.1 |
Press Release dated November 8, 2012 |
Exhibit 99.1
DeVry Increases Dividend By 13 Percent
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 8, 2012--DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services, announced today at its annual meeting of shareholders that its board of directors approved a 13 percent dividend increase, raising its dividend from $0.30 to $0.34 per share annually. Payable on a semi-annual basis, the next dividend payment of $0.17 will be made on Dec. 19, 2012, to common stockholders of record as of Nov. 30, 2012.
About DeVry Inc.
DeVry's purpose is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry (NYSE: DV; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a global provider of educational services and the parent organization of Advanced Academics, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Carrington College California, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Brasil, DeVry University, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer a wide array of programs in business, healthcare, technology, accounting and finance. For more information, please call 630.353.3800 or visit http://www.devryinc.com.
CONTACT:
DeVry Inc.
Investor Contact:
Joan Bates
jbates@devry.com
(630)
353-3800
or
Media Contact:
Larry Larsen
llarsen@sardverb.com
(312)
895-4717