# EDGAR Filing Document

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**Filing Date:** 2026-3
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**0001104659-26-027043.hdr.sgml**: 20260312

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-027043

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260312

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Results of Operations and Financial Condition

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260312

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260312

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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001201792
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-EDUCATIONAL SERVICES [8200]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 010724376
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-33810
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26747526

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 111 W CONGRESS STREET
- **CITY:** CHARLES TOWN
- **STATE:** WV
- **ZIP:** 25414
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (304) 724-3700

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 303 W.3RD. STREET
- **CITY:** RANSON
- **STATE:** WV
- **ZIP:** 25438

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON** **, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): **March 12, 2026**

**American Public Education, Inc.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **001-33810** | **01-0724376** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br> of incorporation) | (Commission<br> File Number) | (IRS Employer<br> Identification No.) |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **111 W. Congress Street**<br> **Charles Town, West Virginia** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**25414** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(Address of principal executive offices) | &nbsp;&nbsp;(Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: **<u>304-724-3700</u>**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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| Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which<br> registered |
| Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | APEI | Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

**Section 2 – Financial Information**

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| **Item 2.02** | **Results of Operations and Financial Condition.** |

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On March 12, 2026, American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the Company's press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated in this report by reference. The Company has scheduled a webcast for 5:00 p.m. ET on March 12, 2026, to discuss its financial results.

**Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits**

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits.** |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**(d)** **Exhibits** 

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| [99.1](tm268372d1_ex99-1.htm) | [American Public Education, Inc. press release dated March 12, 2026, reporting financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.](tm268372d1_ex99-1.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | American Public Education, Inc. | American Public Education, Inc. |
| Date: March 12, 2026 | By: | /s/ Edward Codispoti |
|  |  | Edward Codispoti, |
|  |  | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![](image_001.jpg)

**American Public Education Reports Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results**

*~ Provides Q1 and FY 2026 Guidance ~*

CHARLES TOWN, W.V. – March 12, 2026 -- American Public Education, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: APEI), a company that transforms lives, advances careers and improves communities by providing online and campus-based postsecondary education to approximately 109,000 students, has reported financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

"In 2025, we set ambitious financial and operating goals, and I am proud to report that we delivered $649 million or a 3.9% increase in revenue growth, where notably each of our three institutions produced year-over-year revenue growth. We also delivered $86 million or an 18.6% year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA," said Angela Selden, President and Chief Executive Officer of APEI. "We simplified and strengthened APEI by redeeming our preferred equity, and by selling corporate buildings and Graduate School USA. Further, the Department of Education lifted both the Letter of Credit and the growth restrictions that had prevented Rasmussen from opening new campuses and adding new programs for the past six years."

Selden concluded, "As we introduce full year 2026 guidance, we remain committed to driving sustained growth, expanding margins, and delivering on our strategic priorities to continue to build long-term shareholder value."

**Key Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights (as Compared to Fourth Quarter 2024)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Consolidated revenue of $158.3 million, a 3.5% year-over year decrease, reflecting the effects of the federal government shutdown
in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the sale of Graduate School USA ("GSUSA") in July 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Rasmussen University ("RU") segment revenue growth of 15.9% year-over-year to $66.6 million, primarily driven by increased
enrollments **.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Hondros College of Nursing ("HCN") segment revenue growth of 9.5% year-over-year to $20.7 million, primarily driven by
increased enrollments **.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o American Public University System ("APUS") segment revenue decreased 13.8%, primarily driven by the government shutdown
in the fourth quarter of 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o Excluding the effect of the sale of GSUSA in July 2025, consolidated revenue would have been flat when compared to the prior year
period.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Net income available to common stockholders increased 9.6% to $12.6 million, compared to $11.5 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Adjusted EBITDA decreased 8.6% to $28.7 million, impacted by the government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Net income per diluted common share increased 6.3% to $0.67, compared to $0.63.

**Full Year 2025 Highlights (as Compared to Full Year 2024)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Consolidated revenue of $648.9 million, a 3.9% year-over year increase, reflecting the effects of the federal government shutdown
in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the sale of GSUSA in July 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o RU segment revenue growth of 13.9% year-over-year to $246.2 million, primarily driven by increased enrollments **.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o HCN segment revenue growth of 11.4% year-over-year to $75.0 million, primarily driven by increased enrollments.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;o APUS segment revenue growth of 0.9% year-over-year to $319.8 million, impacted by the federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter
of 2025.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Net income available to common stockholders increased 151.6% to $25.3 million, compared to $10.1 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.6% to $85.7 million.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Net income per diluted common share increased 147.3% to $1.36 per share, compared to $0.55 per share.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· Cash flows from operations increased 26.8% to $62.0 million.

**Debt Refinancing and Repurchase Program**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· On March 9, 2026, the Company completed a refinancing of its debt that reduced its borrowing rate by 375
basis points at current leverage levels. The reduction in borrowing rate, combined with the reduction in principal, is expected to generate
approximately $3.7 million in annual interest expense savings (excluding debt cost amortization).

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;· On March 10, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a common
stock repurchase program of up to $50 million in the aggregate. The program replaces the Company's prior repurchase authorizations.

**Registrations and Enrollment**

<u> </u>

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|  | Q4 2025 | Q4 2024 | % Change |
| *<u>American Public University System 1</u>* |  |  |  |
| For the three months ended December 31, |  |  |  |
| Net Course Registrations | &nbsp;&nbsp; 82200 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;97100 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-15.3% |
| *<u>Rasmussen University 2</u>* |  |  |  |
| For the three months ended December 31, |  |  |  |
| Total Student Enrollment | &nbsp;&nbsp; 15900 | &nbsp;&nbsp; 14600 | &nbsp;&nbsp;8.9% |
| *<u>Hondros College of Nursing 3</u>* |  |  |  |
| For the three months ended December 31, |  |  |  |
| Total Student Enrollment | &nbsp;&nbsp; 4000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3700 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2% |

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1. APUS Net Course Registrations represents the approximate aggregate number of courses for which students remain enrolled after the date by which they may drop a course without financial penalty. Excludes students in doctoral programs.

2. RU Total Student Enrollment represents students in an active status as of the full-term census or billing date.

3. HCN Total Student Enrollment represents the approximate number of students enrolled in a course after the date by which students may drop a course without financial penalty.

**First Quarter and Full Year 2026 Outlook**

The following statements are based on APEI's current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason unless required by law. Refer to APEI's earnings conference call and presentation for further details.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**In millions, except enrollment, net registrations and per share data** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**First Quarter 2026** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**First Quarter 2025** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;APU Global Net registrations | &nbsp;&nbsp;106,600 +4.0% y/y | &nbsp;&nbsp;102500 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;RU Health+ Enrollment | &nbsp;&nbsp;19,400 +7.8% y/y | &nbsp;&nbsp;18000 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | &nbsp;&nbsp;$173.0 - $175.0 | &nbsp;&nbsp; $164.6<br> Includes $3.7 of GSUSA Revenue |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net Income Available to Common Stockholders | &nbsp;&nbsp;$11.1 - $12.2 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$7.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted EBITDA | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25.5 - $27.0 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$21.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted Earnings per Share | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0.58 per - $0.64 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp;$0.41 |

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**In millions, except per share data** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Full Year 2026** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Full Year 2025** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | &nbsp;&nbsp;$685.0 - $695.0 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$648.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Net Income Available to Common Stockholders | &nbsp;&nbsp;$41.3 - $47.6 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$25.3 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted EBITDA | &nbsp;&nbsp;$91.5 - $100.5 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$85.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted Earnings per Share | &nbsp;&nbsp;$2.15 per - $2.47 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1.36 per share |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Capital Expenditures | &nbsp;&nbsp;$28.0 - $32.0 | &nbsp;&nbsp;$15.9 |

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**Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Call**

The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

**Date**: Thursday, March 12, 2026

**Time:** 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time)

**USA / International Toll Dial-in:** +1 (646) 307-1963

**USA – Toll-Free Dial-in:** (800) 715-9871

**Conference ID:** 60598

**Webcast:** <u>4Q25 Webcast Link</u>

The Company will also provide a link on its website at <u>https://www.apei.com/overview/default.aspx</u> for those who wish to stream the call via webcast. If dialing in, please call the conference telephone number 5 to10 minutes prior to the start time.

A replay of the conference call will also be available through the Company's website through March 26, 2026.

**Non-GAAP Financial Measures**

This press release contains the non-GAAP financial measures of EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA less non-cash expenses such as stock compensation and non-recurring expenses), adjusted EBITDA margin, segment EBITDA, and segment EBITDA margin. APEI believes that the use of these measures is useful because they allow investors to better evaluate APEI's operating profit and cash generation capabilities.

For the three months ended December 31, 2025, and fiscal year 2025, adjusted EBITDA excludes stock compensation, loss on disposals of long-lived assets, loss on sale of subsidiary, transition services, severance expense, other professional fees, and loss on leases.

These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP). The principal limitation of our non-GAAP measures is that they exclude expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded. In addition, non-GAAP measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgment by management about which expenses are excluded.

APEI is presenting EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA in connection with its GAAP results and urges investors to review the reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to the comparable GAAP financial measures that are included in the tables following this press release (under the captions "GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA" "GAAP Outlook Net Income to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA" and "Education Unit Profile – Segment Summary") and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate its business.

**About American Public Education**

American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI), through its institutions, American Public University System, or APUS, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing, provides education that transforms lives, advances careers, and improves communities.

APUS, which operates through American Military University and American Public University, is the leading educator to active-duty military and veteran students\* and serves approximately 88,700 adult learners worldwide via accessible and affordable higher education.

Rasmussen University is a 126-year-old nursing and health sciences-focused institution that serves approximately 15,900 students across its 18 campuses in five states and online. It also has schools of Business, Technology, Design, Early Childhood Education and Justice Studies.

Hondros College of Nursing focuses on educating pre-licensure nursing students at eight campuses (six in Ohio, one in Indiana, and one in Michigan). It is the largest educator of Practical Nursing (Licensed Practical Nurse) nurses in the state of Ohio\*\* and serves approximately 4,000 total students.

Both APUS and Rasmussen University are institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Hondros College of Nursing is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

*\*Based on FY 2023 Department of Defense tuition assistance data, as reported by Military Times, and Veterans Administration student enrollment data as of 2024.*

*\*\*Based on information compiled by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and Ohio Board of Nursing.*

**Forward Looking Statements**

Statements made in this presentation regarding American Public Education, Inc. or its subsidiary institutions ("APEI" or the "Company") that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about APEI and the industry. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements regarding expectations for growth, registration, enrollments, demand, revenues, net income, earnings per share, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, debt refinancing and share repurchase program, the growth and profitability of APEI, and related growth strategies, plans with respect to and future impacts of recent, current and future initiatives, including the planned combination of American Public University System, Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing into one consolidated institution, and the impact of the U.S federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks related to: APEI's failure to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, including the "90/10 Rule", and to maintain institutional accreditation and the impacts of any actions APEI may take to prevent or correct such failure; changes in the post-secondary education regulatory environment as a result of U.S. federal elections, including any changes by or as a result of actions of the current administration to the operations of the Department of Education or changes to or the elimination or implementation of laws, regulations, standards, policies, and practices; potential or actual government shutdowns, including the U.S federal government shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2025, uncertainties in the estimated impact of the shutdown on APEI and its prospective and current students, and APEI's inability to mitigate these impacts; government budget and federal workforce uncertainty; the impact, timing, and projected benefits of the planned combination of APUS, RU, and HCN into one consolidated institution; APEI's dependence on the effectiveness of its ability to attract students who persist in its institutions' programs; changing market demands; declines in enrollments at APEI's subsidiaries; APEI's inability to effectively market its institutions' programs; APEI's inability to maintain strong relationships with the military and maintain course registrations and enrollments from military students; the loss or disruption of APEI's ability to receive funds under Title IV or TA programs or the reduction, elimination, or suspension of federal funds; adverse effects of changes APEI makes to improve the student experience and enhance the ability to identify and enroll students who are likely to succeed; APEI's need to successfully adjust to future market demands by updating existing programs and developing new programs; APEI's loss of eligibility to participate in Title IV programs or ability to process Title IV financial aid; economic and market conditions and changes in interest rates; difficulties involving acquisitions; APEI's indebtedness, including the refinancing thereof; APEI's dependence on and the need to continue to invest in its technology infrastructure, including with respect to third-party vendors; the inability to recognize the intended benefits of APEI's cost savings and reduction and revenue generating efforts; APEI's ability to manage and limit its exposure to bad debt; and the various risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in APEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as supplemented by those risks described in the "Risk Factors" section and elsewhere in APEI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 to be filed today, March 12, 2026, and in other filings with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. APEI undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason, unless required by law, even if new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.

**Company Contact**<br> Frank Tutalo<br> Director, Public Relations<br> American Public Education, Inc.<br> <u>ftutalo@apei.com</u>

**Investor Relations**<br> Shannon Devine

MZ North America

Direct: 203-858-1945<br> <u>APEI@mzgroup.us</u>

**American Public Education, Inc.**

**Consolidated Statement of Income**

(In thousands, except per share data)

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|  | **Three Months Ended** | **Three Months Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | $158330 | $164110 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Costs and expenses: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Instructional costs and services | 68955 | 71661 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling and promotional | 30860 | 29057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 35339 | 36228 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 4122 | 3863 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on assets held for sale |  | 1618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on disposals of long-lived assets | 87 | 148 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total costs and expenses | 139363 | 142575 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from operations before |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;interest and income taxes | 18967 | 21535 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (1166) | (585) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | 17801 | 20950 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | 5193 | 7986 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $12608 | $12964 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock dividends | - | 1459 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income available to common stockholders | $12608 | $11505 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income per common share: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $0.70 | $0.65 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $0.67 | $0.63 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average number of |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; common shares: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 18095 | 17686 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 18798 | 18366 |

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|  | <br>**Three Months Ended** | <br>**Three Months Ended** |
| **Segment Information:** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Revenue: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; APUS Segment | $71028 | $82364 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RU Segment | $66629 | $57489 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HCN Segment | $20733 | $18941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Corporate and other<sup>1</sup> | $(60) | $5316 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) from operations before |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;interest and income taxes: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; APUS Segment | $19977 | $27279 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RU Segment | $7328 | $3603 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HCN Segment | $1167 | $697 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Corporate and other | $(9505) | $(10044) |

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1. Corporate and Other includes tuition
and contract training revenue earned by GSUSA and the elimination of intersegment revenue for courses taken by employees of one segment
at other segments.

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|  | **Twelve Months Ended** | **Twelve Months Ended** |
|  | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revenues | $648862 | $624559 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Costs and expenses: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Instructional costs and services | 297020 | 295703 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling and promotional | 137252 | 128810 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;General and administrative | 144582 | 141961 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 16148 | 19303 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on sale of subsidiary | 3877 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on assets held for sale | 1527 | 1618 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on leases | 77 | 3715 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on disposals of long-lived assets | 444 | 383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Total costs and expenses | 600927 | 591493 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income from operations before |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;interest and income taxes | 47935 | 33066 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | (4230) | (2127) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income before income taxes | 43705 | 30939 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax expense | 12148 | 10419 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equity investment loss | - | (4407) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income | $31557 | $16113 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock dividends | 2751 | 6056 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Loss on redemption of preferred stock | 3501 | - |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net income available to common stockholders | $25305 | $10057 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income per common share: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | $1.40 | $0.57 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | $1.36 | $0.55 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Weighted average number of |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; common shares: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Basic | 18011 | 17625 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Diluted | 18660 | 18149 |

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|  | <br>**Twelve Months Ended** | <br>**Twelve Months Ended** |
| **Segment Information:** | **December 31,** | **December 31,** |
|  | **2025** | **2024** |
| Revenues: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; APUS Segment | $319842 | $317049 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RU Segment | $246231 | $216262 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HCN Segment | $74983 | $67290 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Corporate and other<sup>1</sup> | $7806 | $23958 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income (loss) from operations before |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;interest and income taxes: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; APUS Segment | $90825 | $89422 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; RU Segment | $4040 | $(21798) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; HCN Segment | $(854) | $(1122) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Corporate and other | $(46076) | $(33436) |

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1. Corporate and Other includes tuition and contract training revenue
earned by GSUSA and the elimination of intersegment revenue for courses taken by employees of one segment at other segments.

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; <br> **American Public Education, Inc.** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Consolidated Balance Sheet** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;(In thousands) |

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **As of December 31, 2025** | **As of December 31, 2024** |
| **ASSETS** | | |
| Current assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash | $176499 | $158941 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $21,113 in 2025 and $19,280 in 2024 | 65662 | 62465 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses | 14197 | 13748 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Income tax receivable | 3458 | 949 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assets held for sale | - | 24469 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total current assets | 259816 | 260572 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Property and equipment, net | 70598 | 73383 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating lease assets, net | 57686 | 94776 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred income taxes | 39176 | 47311 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible assets, net | 28221 | 28221 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill | 59593 | 59593 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other assets, net | 6328 | 6247 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total assets | $521418 | $570103 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Current liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts payable | $4822 | $7847 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued compensation and benefits | 22463 | 20546 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Accrued liabilities | 13375 | 13735 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Deferred revenue and student deposits | 23016 | 23474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, current | 11374 | 13553 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total current liabilities | 75050 | 79155 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Lease liabilities, long-term | 56921 | 93645 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Long-term debt, net | 94665 | 93424 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities | $226636 | $266224 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Stockholders' equity: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding in 2025; 400 shares issued and outstanding in 2024 ($117,439 liquidation preference per share, $46,976 in aggregate, for 2024) |  | 39691 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,125,860 issued and outstanding in 2025; 17,712,575 issued and outstanding in 2024 | 181 | 177 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Additional paid-in capital | 311119 | 305823 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (18) | (7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Accumulated deficit | (16500) | (41805) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total stockholders' equity | 294782 | 303879 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $521418 | $570103 |

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**Education Unit Profile**

**Segment Summary**

**($ in millions)**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | 4Q24 | 4Q25 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
| **American Public University System** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | 82.4 | 71 | 317 | 319.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Income | 27.3 | 20 | 89.4 | 90.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;+ Depreciation and Amortization | 1.2 | 1 | 4.8 | 4 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA | 28.4 | 21 | 94.3 | 94.8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA Margin | 35% | 30% | 30% | 30% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Rasmussen University** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | 57.5 | 66.6 | 216.3 | 246.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Income | 3.6 | 7.3 | (21.8) | 4.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;+ Depreciation and Amortization | 1.9 | 2.2 | 11.6 | 8.5 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA | 5.5 | 9.5 | (10.2) | 12.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA Margin | 10% | 14% | -5% | 5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Hondros College of Nursing** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | 18.9 | 20.7 | 67.3 | 75 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Income | 0.7 | 1.2 | (1.1) | (0.9) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;+ Depreciation and Amortization | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA Margin | 6% | 8% | 1% | 2% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Graduate School USA** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Revenue | 5.4 |  | 24.3 | 8 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Operating Income | (0.9) |  | (2.0) | (5.7) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;+ Depreciation and Amortization | 0.1 | - | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA | (0.8) |  | (1.4) | (5.5) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Corporate** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;EBITDA | (9.0) | (9.1) | (30.8) | (39.1) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**American Public Education, Inc.** |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Revenue | 164.1 | 158.3 | 624.6 | 648.9 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated EBITDA | 25.4 | 23.1 | 52.4 | 64.1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;+ Adjustments | 6.1 | 5.6 | 19.9 | 21.6 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA | 31.4 | 28.7 | 72.3 | 85.7 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 19% | 18% | 12% | 13% |

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1. Operating Income reflects income
(loss) from operations before interest, income taxes in our 2025 10-K.

2. Adjustments include stock compensation expense, loss on disposals
of long-lived assets, loss on assets held for sale, loss on sale of subsidiary, transition services, severance expense, loss on leases
and other professional fees.

3. Corporate results include unallocated corporate activity and
eliminations.

**GAAP Net Income Available to Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA:**

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's reported GAAP net income available to common stockholders to the calculation of adjusted EBITDA for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Consolidated** | **Consolidated** | **Consolidated** | **Consolidated** |
|  | **3 Months** | **3 Months** | **Year Ended** | **Year Ended** |
|  | **Dec 31,** | **Dec 31,** | **Dec 31,** | **Dec 31,** |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | **2025** | **2024** | **2025** | **2024** |
| Net (loss) income available to common stockholders | $12608 | $11505 | $25305 | $10057 |
| Preferred stock dividends |  | 1459 | 2751 | 6056 |
| Loss on redemption of preferred stock | - | - | 3501 | - |
| Net income (loss) | $12608 | $12964 | $31557 | $16113 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 5193 | 7986 | 12148 | 10419 |
| Interest expense, net | 1166 | 585 | 4230 | 2127 |
| Equity investment loss |  |  |  | 4407 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4122 | 3863 | 16148 | 19303 |
| EBITDA | 23089 | 25398 | 64083 | 52369 |
| Loss on leases |  |  | 77 | 3715 |
| Loss on assets held for sale |  | 1618 | 1527 | 1618 |
| Loss on sale of subsidiary |  |  | 3362 |  |
| Other professional fees | 228 | 1404 | 3733 | 2217 |
| Stock compensation | 2217 | 2166 | 8352 | 7668 |
| Loss on disposals of long-lived assets | 87 | 148 | 444 | 383 |
| Transition services costs | 821 | 659 | 821 | 3798 |
| Severance expense | 2244 | - | 3327 | 530 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $28686 | $31393 | $85726 | $72298 |

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**GAAP Outlook Net Income Available to Common Stockholders to Outlook Adjusted EBITDA:** 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of the Company's outlook GAAP net income available to common stockholders to the calculation of outlook adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and twelve months ending December 31, 2026:

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | **Three Months Ending** | **Three Months Ending** | **Twelve Months Ending** | **Twelve Months Ending** |
| | **March 31, 2026** | **March 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2026** | **December 31, 2026** |
| <br>*(in thousands, except per share data)* | **Low** | **High** | **Low** | **High** |
| **Net Income** | $**11117** | $**12167** | $**41304** | $**47604** |
| Income tax expense | 4764 | 5214 | 18387 | 21087 |
| Interest expense, net | 900 | 900 | 400 | 400 |
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 | 1600 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4315 | 4315 | 18102 | 18102 |
| **EBITDA** | **22696** | **24196** | **79793** | **88793** |
| Stock compensation | 2258 | 2258 | 8652 | 8652 |
| Professional Services | 524 | 524 | 3033 | 3033 |
| Other costs | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| **Adjusted EBITDA** | $**25500** | $**27000** | $**91500** | $**100500** |

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