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Dec 31, 2021

Laureate Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Laureate Education's Q4 2021 financial results were announced, showing a revenue increase and an operating loss, but with net income influenced by discontinued operations.

Key Takeaways

Laureate Education reported a 4% increase in revenue to $296.7 million for Q4 2021. The company experienced an operating loss of $(11.0) million but net income of $37.8 million, which includes discontinued operations. Adjusted EBITDA was $60.7 million.

Revenue increased by 4% to $296.7 million.

Operating loss was $(11.0) million.

Net income was $37.8 million, including discontinued operations.

Adjusted EBITDA was $60.7 million.

Total Revenue
$297M
Previous year: $285M
+4.0%
EPS
$0.15
Previous year: $1.81
-91.7%
Adjusted EBITDA
$60.7M
Previous year: $90.6M
-33.0%
Gross Profit
$59.4M
Previous year: $96.9M
-38.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$325M
Previous year: $1.02B
-68.2%
Total Assets
$2.21B
Previous year: $4.97B
-55.5%

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Forward Guidance

Laureate anticipates growth in total enrollments, revenues, and Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • Total enrollments are expected to be in the range of 405,000 to 415,000 students, reflecting growth of 5%-7% on an organic basis versus 2021.
  • Revenues are expected to be in the range of $1,169 million to $1,194 million, reflecting growth of 8%-10% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $320 million to $330 million, reflecting growth of 19%-22% on an organic constant currency basis versus 2021 (up 26%-30% on an as-reported basis).
  • Strong financial position with significant liquidity.
  • Investments in new digital capabilities are expected to drive robust growth.

Challenges Ahead

  • The company does not currently have sufficient data to accurately estimate the variables and individual adjustments for such outlooks and reconciliations.
  • The company cannot reconcile projected Adjusted EBITDA to projected net income without unreasonable effort.
  • Actual results may vary significantly from anticipated results due to risks and uncertainties.
  • Difficult to predict the impact of known factors.
  • Impossible to anticipate all factors that could affect actual results.