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DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV), a global provider of educational services, today reported results for its fiscal 2012 third-quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2012.

Significant accomplishments:

• DeVry Brasil acquired Faculdade Boa Viagem (FBV) to expand its presence in northeastern Brazil
• Becker Professional Education acquired Falcon Physician Reviews to enter the growing healthcare exam preparation market
• Chamberlain established campuses in Atlanta and Indianapolis; sought approvals to open a Tinley Park, Ill., campus in fiscal 2013
• Becker announced that it prepared all 19 Elijah Watts Sells Winners for the 2010 CPA Exam

Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012:

• Revenues decreased 4 percent to $540.8 million
• Net income declined 28 percent to $67.1 million
• Diluted earnings per share decreased 24 percent to $1.00

Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012:

• Revenues decreased 3 percent to $1,584 million
• Reported net income declined to $133.5 million from $255.2 million last year, and net income excluding discrete items was $187.1 million, down 27 percent
• Reported diluted earnings per share declined to $1.96 from $3.60 per share last year, and earnings per share excluding discrete items was $2.74 per share, down 24 percent

“While this was a challenging quarter, we continued to execute on our five-point performance improvement plan, which includes reducing costs at DeVry University and Carrington Colleges,” said Daniel Hamburger, DeVry’s president and chief executive officer. “Our strong financial position enables us to aggressively pursue our plan without sacrificing quality or foregoing opportunities for targeted investments. In the quarter, we made promising investments in high growth areas of our organization, namely the expansion of Chamberlain into two new markets and the additions of Faculdade Boa Viagem and Falcon Physician Review to our family of institutions.”

Business Highlights

Business, Technology, and Management Segment

DeVry University

DeVry University reported new undergraduate student enrollment of 12,025, a 19.7 percent decline compared with 14,981 last year. Total student enrollment decreased 15.1 percent to 60,196 students, compared with 70,863 in spring 2011.

For the January 2012 session, the number of graduate coursetakers enrolled in master’s degree programs at DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management was 24,029, a decrease of 3.0 percent versus January 2011. For the March 2012 session, the number of graduate coursetakers was 23,366, a decline of 4.3 percent from prior year.

The total number of online undergraduate and graduate coursetakers in the March 2012 session decreased 13.1 percent to 68,083 versus 78,366 in the same session a year ago.

Enrollment results were impacted by a focus on adjusting to new regulations and prolonged unemployment, which continued to affect consumer confidence.

Medical and Healthcare Segment

DeVry Medical International

In the January 2012 term, new students decreased 20.5 percent to 601, compared to a very strong 756 students last year. Total students increased 1.0 percent to 6,024 compared to 5,965 students in the same term last year. The decline in new student enrollment is largely a result of capacity constraints at Ross University School of Medicine. Ross expects new student enrollment to increase in the May term reflecting the continued strong demand for medical education.

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Chamberlain's new student enrollment in spring 2012 increased 2.8 percent to 2,933 students, compared to 2,852 in spring 2011. Total student enrollment rose 19.9 percent to 11,867 students compared with 9,897 during the same period last year.

Chamberlain’s newly established Atlanta location has experienced exceptionally strong interest from applicants for the first classes at that location.

Carrington Colleges Group

New student enrollment at Carrington decreased 30.9 percent to 2,254 compared with 3,261 in spring 2011. Total enrollment decreased 28.4 percent to 7,309 students, compared with 10,206 for the same period last year. Carrington continues to make progress on its turnaround plan, which includes increasing its student recruiting effectiveness, aligning its cost structure, and enhancing academic quality.

Professional Education Segment

Becker Professional Education

In April, Becker announced its acquisition of Falcon Physician Reviews, a leading provider of comprehensive review programs for physicians preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX). The transaction expands Becker’s exam preparation services into the growing healthcare field.

Becker announced recently that 100 percent of the 2010 Elijah Watt Sells Award winners prepared for the exam with Becker’s CPA Exam Review. Since the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) began recognizing the Elijah Watt Sells Award recipients nationally in 2005, 66 of the 74 winners have prepared with Becker’s CPA Exam Review.

The Elijah Watt Sells Award is presented to the 10 CPA candidates, who, on their first attempt, achieve the highest cumulative scores for all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination within a calendar year. In 2010 several candidates received identical cumulative scores, resulting in a tie and increasing the number of award recipients to 19.

Other Educational Services Segment

DeVry Brasil

In February, DeVry Brasil announced it had acquired Faculdade Boa Viagem, adding another quality institution to its growing family of schools in northeastern Brazil.

For the spring 2012 term, new students increased 46.1 percent to 5,599, compared to 3,833 students for prior year term. Total students increased 55.6 percent to 21,297 compared to 13,688 students in the same term last year, driven by strong demand and the acquisition of FBV.

Balance Sheet/Cash Flow

For the first nine months of fiscal 2012, DeVry generated $355.1 million of operating cash flow. As of March 31, 2012, cash, marketable securities and investment balances totaled $332.1 million and there were no outstanding borrowings.

Share Repurchase Plan

During the quarter, a total of 863,369 shares were repurchased under the organization’s seventh repurchase program for approximately $32.1 million, at an average cost of $37.21 per share.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

DeVry will host a conference call on April 24, 2012, at 3:30 p.m. Central Daylight Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time) to discuss its fiscal 2012 third-quarter results. The conference call will be led by Daniel Hamburger, president and chief executive officer, Tim Wiggins, chief financial officer, and Pat Unzicker, vice president of finance.

For those wishing to participate by telephone, dial (866) 314-4483 (domestic) or (617) 213-8049 (international). Use passcode 53841990 or say “DeVry Call.” DeVry will also broadcast the conference call live via the Internet. Interested parties may access the webcast through the Investor Relations section of the organization's website at http://www.media-server.com/m/p/7r9x3m5e. Please access the website at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

DeVry will archive a telephone replay of the call until May 1, 2012. To access the replay, dial (888) 286-8010 (domestic) or (617) 801-6888 (international), passcode: 95020056. To access the webcast replay, please visit DeVry’s website at www.devryinc.com.

About DeVry Inc.

DeVry's purpose is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry (NYSE: DV, member S&P 500 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, and Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer a wide array of programs in business, healthcare and technology. DeVry’s institutions serve students in secondary through postsecondary education and professionals in accounting and finance. For more information, please call 630.353.3800 or visit http://www.devryinc.com.

Certain statements contained in this release concerning DeVry's future performance, including those statements concerning 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 "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. Potential risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results to differ are described more fully in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in DeVry's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending June 30, 2011 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 26, 2011.

Selected Operating Data (in thousands, except per share data)

    Third Quarter FY 2012     FY 2011     Change Revenues $540,807     $562,730     (3.9%) Net Income $67,131 $92,900 (27.7%) Earnings per Share (diluted) $1.00 $1.32 (24.2%) Number of common shares (diluted) 67,225 70,272 (4.3%)   Nine Months FY 2012   FY 2011   Change Revenues $1,583,894   $1,635,621   (3.2%) Net Income $133,480 $255,207 (47.7%) Earnings per Share (diluted) $1.96 $3.60 (45.6%) Number of common shares (diluted) 68,235 70,886 (3.7%)  

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information and Supplemental Reconciliation Schedule

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, DeVry recorded impairment charges related to its Carrington Colleges reporting unit. Also, DeVry recorded a gain from the sale of Becker’s Stalla CFA review operations. The following table illustrates the effects of the impairment charges and gain on sale of assets on DeVry’s results. Management believes that the disclosure of non-GAAP net income and earnings per share provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of DeVry’s ongoing operations and is useful for period-over period comparisons of such operations given the discrete nature of the impairment charges and gain on the sale of assets. DeVry uses these supplemental financial measures internally in its management and budgeting processes. However, the non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, DeVry’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table reconciles these items to the relevant GAAP information (in thousands, except per share data):

  For The Nine Months Ended March 31: 2012   2011 Net Income $133,480   $255,207   Earnings per Share (diluted) $1.96 $3.60   Impairment Charges (net of tax) $55,751 --   Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $0.82 --   Gain on Sale of Assets (net of tax) $(2,174 ) --   Effect on Earnings per Share (diluted) $(0.03 ) --   Net Income Excluding the Impairment Charges and Gain on Sale of Assets $187,057 $255,207   Earnings per Share Excluding the Impairment Charges and Gain on Sale of Assets (diluted) $2.74 $3.60  

Spring 2012 Enrollment Results

    2012     2011     Change   Total DeVry Inc. Postsecondary Enrollments(1) 126,165 130,957 (3.7)%   DeVry University Undergraduate(2) New students 12,025 14,981 (19.7%) Total students 60,196 70,863 (15.1%)   Graduate coursetakers(2)(3) January 24,029 24,784 (3.0%) March 23,366 24,406 (4.3%)  

Online coursetakers(3) – March

68,083 78,366 (13.1%)   Chamberlain College of Nursing – Spring(2) New students 2,933 2,852 +2.8% Total students 11,867 9,897 +19.9%   DeVry Medical International(4) New students 601 756 (20.5%) Total students 6,024 5,965 +1.0%  

Carrington Colleges – Spring

New students 2,254 3,261 (30.9%) Total students 7,309 10,206 (28.4%)   DeVry Brasil – Spring(5) New students 5,599 3,833 +46.1% Total students 21,297 13,688 +55.6%  

DeVry Brasil – Spring (excluding FBV)

New students 4,336 3,833 +13.1% Total students 15,876 13,688 +16.0%   1.   Excludes Becker and Advanced Academics. 2. Includes both onsite and online students 3. The term “coursetaker” refers to the number of courses taken by a student. Thus one student taking two courses equals two coursetakers 4. DeVry Medical International includes Ross University Schools of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC). AUC’s new student enrollment for the January 2012 and 2011 terms were 87 students and 114 students, respectively. AUC’s total student enrollment for the January 2012 and 2011 terms were 1,184 students and 1,155 students, respectively. 5. DeVry acquired FBV in northeastern Brazil in January. For the Spring 2012 term, FBV’s new student enrollment was 1,263 students and total student enrollment was 5,421 students.  

Chart 1: Remaining DeVry Inc. Calendar 2012 Announcements & Events

  Aug. 9, 2012 Fiscal 2012 Year-End Results and Enrollment   DeVry University Chamberlain College of Nursing Carrington Colleges Group DeVry Medical International   Oct. 25, 2012 Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results and Enrollment   DeVry University Chamberlain College of Nursing Carrington Colleges Group DeVry Medical International DeVry Brasil   November 7, 2012 Annual Shareholder’s Meeting  

Chart 2: Calendar 2013 Announcements & Events

  January 24, 2013 Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter and Enrollment   DeVry University Chamberlain College of Nursing Carrington Colleges Group DeVry Medical International   April 23, 2013 Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Results and Enrollment   DeVry University Chamberlain College of Nursing Carrington Colleges Group DeVry Medical International DeVry Brasil   August 15, 2013 Fiscal 2013 Second Quarter and Enrollment   DeVry University Chamberlain College of Nursing Carrington Colleges Group DeVry Medical International  

October 24, 2013

Fiscal 2013 Third Quarter Results and Enrollment

 

DeVry University

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Carrington Colleges Group

DeVry Medical International

DeVry Brasil

 

November 6, 2013

Annual Shareholder’s Meeting

 

Chart 3: Link to DeVry University USOC Campaign

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDevryUniversity?ob=0&feature=results_main

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) PRELIMINARY         March 31, June 30, March 31, 2012 2011 2011  

ASSETS

 

Current Assets

  Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 329,440 $ 447,145 $ 596,515 Marketable Securities and Investments 2,665 2,575 2,556 Restricted Cash 13,194 2,308 7,378 Accounts Receivable, Net 254,661 114,689 223,953 Deferred Income Taxes, Net 23,019 24,457 26,290 Prepaid Expenses and Other   42,389     33,476     31,030     Total Current Assets   665,368     624,650     887,722    

Land, Buildings and Equipment

  Land 66,019 54,404 54,274 Buildings 382,972 314,274 302,843 Equipment 422,271 402,179 361,837 Construction In Progress   50,192     63,310     73,713     921,454 834,167 792,667   Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization   (374,904 )   (365,923 )   (354,711 )   Land, Buildings and Equipment, Net   546,550     468,244     437,956    

Other Assets

  Intangible Assets, Net 292,887 195,462 191,870 Goodwill 566,547 523,620 517,822 Perkins Program Fund, Net 13,450 13,450 13,450 Other Assets   27,400     25,077     21,607     Total Other Assets   900,284     757,609     744,749     TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,112,202   $ 1,850,503   $ 2,070,427     DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) PRELIMINARY           March 31, June 30, March 31, 2012 2011 2011  

LIABILITIES

 

Current Liabilities

  Accounts Payable $ 53,208 $ 63,611 $ 63,741 Accrued Salaries, Wages and Benefits 72,443 107,829 69,410 Accrued Expenses 56,328 47,097 45,338 Advance Tuition Payments 23,257 22,362 22,435 Deferred Tuition Revenue   349,200     75,532     398,452     Total Current Liabilities   554,436     316,431     599,376    

Non-Current Liabilities

  Deferred Income Taxes, Net 63,693 69,029 63,874 Deferred Rent and Other   91,415     68,772     62,130     Total Non-current Liabilities   155,108     137,801     126,004     TOTAL LIABILITIES   709,544     454,232     725,380     NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST 8,168 6,755 6,466  

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

  Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 Shares Authorized; 65,831,000, 68,635,000 and 68,966,000 Shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012, June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively. 741 738 736 Additional Paid-in Capital 267,285 248,418 238,813 Retained Earnings 1,490,371 1,367,972 1,300,862 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income 3,163 15,729 13,662 Treasury Stock, at Cost (8,266,000, 5,148,000 and 4,638,000 Shares, Respectively)   (367,070 )   (243,341 )   (215,492 )   TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   1,394,490     1,389,516     1,338,581     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 2,112,202   $ 1,850,503   $ 2,070,427     DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Dollars in Thousands Except for Per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) PRELIMINARY                 For The Quarter For The Nine Months Ended March 31, Ended March 31,   2012 2011 2012 2011   REVENUES: Tuition $ 505,651 $ 521,484 $ 1,488,432 $ 1,528,003 Other Educational   35,156     41,246     95,462     107,618     Total Revenues   540,807     562,730     1,583,894     1,635,621     OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES: Cost of Educational Services 244,195 232,914 723,655 690,912 Student Services and Administrative Expense 201,158 192,589 596,125 560,114 Asset Impairment Charge   -     -     75,039     -     Total Operating Costs and Expenses   445,353     425,503     1,394,819     1,251,026     Operating Income 95,454 137,227 189,075 384,595   INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest Income 110 435 520 1,239 Interest Expense (650 ) (348 ) (1,653 ) (841 ) Net Gain on Sale of Assets   -     -     3,695     -     Net Interest and Other Income (Expense)   (540 )   87     2,562     398     Income Before Income Taxes 94,914 137,314 191,637 384,993   Income Tax Provision   27,610     44,405     57,741     129,851     NET INCOME 67,304 92,909 133,896 255,142   Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest   (173 )   (9 )   (416 )   65     NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC. $ 67,131   $ 92,900   $ 133,480   $ 255,207     EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO DEVRY INC. SHAREHOLDERS Basic $ 1.01   $ 1.34   $ 1.97   $ 3.64   Diluted $ 1.00   $ 1.32   $ 1.96   $ 3.60     Cash Dividend Declared per Common Share $ -   $ -   $ 0.15   $ 0.12         DEVRY INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) PRELIMINARY For The Nine Months Ended March 31, 2012 2011   CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $133,896 $255,142 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:   Stock-Based Compensation Expense 12,891 11,192 Depreciation 56,512 43,289 Amortization 8,336 4,589 Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets 75,039 - Provision for Refunds and Uncollectible Accounts 73,058 73,534 Deferred Income Taxes (5,157 ) 16,220 Loss on Disposals of Land, Buildings and Equipment 805 262 Realized Gain on Sale of Assets (3,695 ) - Changes in Assets and Liabilities, Net of Effects from Acquisitions and Divestitures of Businesses: Restricted Cash (10,886 ) (5,276 ) Accounts Receivable (212,973 ) (177,807 ) Prepaid Expenses And Other (5,392 ) (6,225 ) Accounts Payable (11,327 ) (26,631 ) Accrued Salaries, Wages, Expenses and Benefits (26,149 ) (16,267 ) Advance Tuition Payments 877 1,384 Deferred Tuition Revenue 269,294   311,825     NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 355,129   485,231     CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital Expenditures (92,167 ) (91,299 ) Marketable Securities Purchased (66 ) (91 ) Marketable Securities Sales - 13,495 Payment for Purchase of Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired (250,150 ) - Cash Received from Sale of Assets 4,475 - Other -   (627 )   NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (337,908 ) (78,522 )   CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options 6,041 3,081 Proceeds from Stock issued Under Employee Stock Purchase Plan 1,298 1,033 Repurchase of Common Stock for Treasury (124,160 ) (104,746 ) Cash Dividends Paid (18,430 ) (15,529 ) Excess Tax Benefit from Stock-Based Payments 727 561 Payment of Debt Financing Fees (70 ) -     NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (134,594 ) (115,600 )   Effects of Exchange Rate Differences (332 ) (2,296 )   NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (117,705 ) 288,813   Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 447,145   307,702     Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $329,440   $596,515     DEVRY INC.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) PRELIMINARY             For The Quarter For The Nine Months Ended March 31, Ended March 31, Increase Increase 2012 2011 (Decrease) 2012 2011 (Decrease) REVENUES: Business, Technology and Management $ 338,790 $ 378,698 -10.5 % $ 1,001,959 $ 1,102,359 -9.1 % Medical and Healthcare 160,483 142,544 12.6 % 461,456 421,347 9.5 % International, K-12 and Professional Education   41,534     41,488   0.1 %   120,479     111,915   7.7 %   Total Consolidated Revenues   540,807     562,730   -3.9 %   1,583,894     1,635,621   -3.2 %   OPERATING INCOME: Business, Technology and Management 64,667 99,351 -34.9 % 183,850 283,342 -35.1 % Medical and Healthcare 25,963 29,289 -11.4 % (2,681 ) 88,415 -103.0 % International, K-12 and Professional Education 7,214 10,263 -29.7 % 14,378 15,858 -9.3 % Reconciling Items: Amortization Expense (2,800 ) (1,497 ) 87.0 % (7,844 ) (4,449 ) 76.3 % Depreciation and Other   410     (179 ) NM   1,372     1,429   -4.0 %   Total Consolidated Operating Income 95,454 137,227 -30.4 % 189,075 384,595 -50.8 %   INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest Income 110 435 -74.7 % 520 1,239 -58.0 % Interest Expense (650 ) (348 ) 86.8 % (1,653 ) (841 ) 96.6 % Net Gain on Sale of Assets   -     -   NM   3,695     -   NM   Net Interest and Other Income (Expense)   (540 )   87   -720.7 %   2,562     398   543.7 %   Total Consolidated Income before Income Taxes $ 94,914   $ 137,314   -30.9 % $ 191,637   $ 384,993   -50.2 %  

Intangible asset and goodwill impairment charges were recorded for the nine month period ended March 31, 2012. These charges are related to DeVry's Carrington Colleges Group, Inc. which is part of the Medical and Healthcare segment. The following table illustrates the effects of these impairment charges on the operating income of the Medical and Healthcare segment. Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of operating earnings provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of DeVry’s ongoing operations and are useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations given the discrete nature of these impairment transactions. DeVry uses these supplemental financial measures internally in its budgeting process. However, the non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, DeVry’s reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table reconciles these items to the relevant GAAP information:

        For The Quarter For The Nine Months Ended March 31, Ended March 31,     Increase     Increase 2012 2011 (Decrease) 2012 2011 (Decrease)   Medical and Healthcare Operating Income $ 25,963 $ 29,289 -11.4 % $ (2,681 ) $ 88,415 -103.0 % Asset Impairment Charge   -   - NM   75,039     0 NM Medical and Healthcare Operating Income Excluding Charge for Asset Impairments $ 25,963 $ 29,289 -11.4 % $ 72,358   $ 88,415 -18.2 %