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Mar 31, 2021

Laureate Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong new enrollment trends in Peru and announced an increase in share repurchase authorization.

Key Takeaways

Laureate Education reported a revenue increase of 1% to $194.7 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $9.7 million for the first quarter of 2021. New enrollments increased by 59%, and total enrollments were up by 2%. The company also announced a $200 million increase in its share buyback authorization, bringing the total to $500 million.

New enrollments for the first quarter of 2021 increased 59% compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Total enrollments were up 2% compared to the prior year period.

Revenue on a reported basis was $194.7 million, an increase of 1% compared to the first quarter of 2020.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2021 was $9.7 million, compared to $(29.4) million for the first quarter of 2020.

Total Revenue
$195M
Previous year: $529M
-63.2%
EPS
-$0.82
Previous year: -$0.64
+28.1%
Adjusted EBITDA
$9.7M
Previous year: -$36.9M
-126.3%
Gross Profit
$12.9M
Cash and Equivalents
$833M
Previous year: $547M
+52.4%
Total Assets
$4.48B

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Forward Guidance

Laureate is re-affirming its previously issued full-year 2021 guidance and outlook for 2022.