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Jun 30, 2020

Laureate Q2 2020 Earnings Report

Laureate delivered a solid second quarter with Adjusted EBITDA results that were ahead of expectations due to tight cost controls and the acceleration of productivity initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Laureate Education, Inc. reported a decrease in revenue by 20% to $791.7 million compared to the second quarter of 2019. The operating loss was $(254.8) million, and the net loss was $(311.6) million. Adjusted EBITDA was $259.0 million, a decrease of $39.8 million compared to the previous year.

Revenue decreased by 20% compared to the second quarter of 2019, totaling $791.7 million.

Operating loss was $(254.8) million, affected by impairment charges of $445.1 million.

Net loss was $(311.6) million, attributable to impairment charges.

Adjusted EBITDA was $259.0 million, a decrease of $39.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2019.

Total Revenue
$792M
Previous year: $1B
-21.0%
EPS
$0.65
Previous year: $0.46
+41.3%
Adjusted EBITDA
$259M
Previous year: $299M
-13.3%
Gross Profit
$238M
Previous year: $282M
-15.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$630M
Previous year: $210M
+200.1%
Total Assets
$5.95B
Previous year: $7.09B
-16.0%

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Forward Guidance

Laureate is updating its full-year 2020 guidance to reflect an improved outlook, as well as the reclassification of the Company’s Rest of World segment to Discontinued Operations reflecting the recently announced agreement to sell its businesses in Australia and New Zealand.