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Dec 31, 2020
Laureate Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in revenue and operating income, but an increase in net income due to the gain on the sale of operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Key Takeaways
Laureate Education reported a decrease in revenue and operating income for the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily due to the weakening of foreign currencies and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, net income increased due to the gain on the sale of operations in Australia and New Zealand. The company is focusing on its operational priorities in Mexico and Peru and expects to complete pending divestitures in 2021.
Revenue decreased by 19% to $285.2 million compared to Q4 2019.
Operating income decreased by 36% to $36.9 million compared to Q4 2019.
Net income was $379.0 million, driven by the gain on the sale of operations in Australia and New Zealand.
Adjusted EBITDA was $90.6 million, compared to $99.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Forward Guidance
Laureate anticipates that by the end of 2021, the Corporate G&A restructuring will be largely completed (following completion of the pending asset sales), the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will mostly be abated and that the Company will return to growth levels more in-line with historical performance prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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