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The American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) SEC filings page provides access to the company’s official regulatory disclosures as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As an education services company operating American Public University System (APUS), Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing, APEI uses SEC reports to present information on its financial condition, results of operations, capital structure, and material corporate events.
Investors can review current reports on Form 8-K, where APEI reports items such as quarterly financial results, updates on enrollment and revenue trends, changes in capital structure, and other significant events. For example, the company has used Form 8-K to furnish earnings press releases for periods ended September 30, 2025, to provide preliminary updates on expected results and the impact of government funding changes, and to disclose actions such as the redemption of preferred stock and related certificate of elimination filings.
In addition to 8-K filings, APEI’s SEC reporting framework includes annual and quarterly reports that detail segment performance for APUS, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing, as well as discussions of regulatory and accreditation matters, funding sources such as tuition assistance and federal financial aid, and risk factors relevant to its operations in the higher education sector. These filings help explain how APEI’s revenue from net course registrations, tuition, and fees is reflected in its consolidated financial statements.
On this page, users can also monitor exhibits attached to current reports, such as earnings press releases and certificates related to capital structure changes. Real-time updates from EDGAR and AI-powered summaries can assist readers in understanding the key points of lengthy filings, including trends in enrollment, segment results, and material events affecting APEI’s institutions.
American Public Education Inc. executive Tanya Joy Axenson reported share dispositions for tax withholding tied to restricted stock vesting. On February 9, 2026, the company withheld 948 shares of common stock at $44.15 per share for performance-based RSU taxes and 1,166 shares at $44.15 for RSU tax obligations. After these tax-withholding dispositions, she directly holds 57,221 shares of American Public Education common stock.
American Public Education, Inc. President and CEO Angela K. Selden reported two tax-withholding dispositions of common stock tied to restricted stock unit vesting. On February 9, 2026, the issuer withheld 11,551 shares and 14,224 shares of common stock at $44.15 per share to satisfy related tax obligations. After these transactions, Selden continues to directly own more than 500,000 APEI shares.
American Public Education’s President and CEO Angela K. Selden reported stock-based compensation activity and related tax withholdings in company shares. On multiple dates, the issuer withheld Common Stock to cover tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units and performance-based RSUs.
Selden also received a grant of 44,855 RSUs under the American Public Education, Inc. 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan at a price of $0 per share. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following these transactions, she directly beneficially owned 567,132 shares of Common Stock.
American Public Education, Inc. senior vice president and chief marketing officer Karmela Gaffney reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions in company stock. On February 2, 2026, she received 5,277 restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 per share under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date.
On January 30–31, 2026, the issuer withheld a total of 3,300 shares of common stock (in three separate transactions coded "F") to cover tax obligations tied to the vesting of time-based and performance-based RSUs. After these transactions, Gaffney beneficially owned 30,271 shares of common stock directly.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) president of APUS, Nuno S. Fernandes, reported several equity-related transactions in company common stock. On February 2, 2026, he received an award of 7,256 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0 per share, increasing his directly held position to 82,396 shares.
On January 30 and 31, 2026, the issuer withheld a total of 7,109 shares at prices between $41.78 and $42.30 to cover tax obligations tied to vesting RSUs and performance-based RSUs. These withholdings are recorded as dispositions but function as tax payments rather than open-market sales.
American Public Education, Inc. insider activity: SVP and General Counsel Thomas Beckett reported several stock-based compensation events. On January 30 and 31, 2026, the company withheld 1,742, 2,216, and 3,227 shares of common stock to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units, including performance-based RSUs. On February 2, 2026, he was granted 5,277 RSUs at $0 per share under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, vesting in three equal annual installments. After these transactions, he directly beneficially owned 55,345 shares of APEI common stock.
American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) reported insider equity activity by SVP and Chief HR Officer Tanya Joy Axenson. Around late January and early February, the company withheld shares of common stock to cover tax obligations tied to vesting restricted stock units (RSUs) and performance-based RSUs. These withholding transactions involved 1,224 shares at $41.78 on January 30 and 1,001 and 1,460 shares at $42.30 on January 31. On February 2, Axenson received a grant of 4,617 RSUs at $0, issued under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date. Following these transactions, she directly owned 59,335 shares of APEI common stock.
American Public Education, Inc. executive Mark L. Arnold, President of Rasmussen, reported two stock-related transactions in company common shares. On January 30, 2026, the issuer withheld 903 shares at $41.78 per share to cover tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, leaving him with 6,634 shares directly held.
On February 2, 2026, he acquired 4,617 shares at $0 per share through a grant of restricted stock units under the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which vest in three equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date. After this grant, he directly owned 11,251 common shares.
The Vanguard Group filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting its beneficial ownership of American Public Education, Inc. common stock as of December 31, 2025. Vanguard reports beneficial ownership of 1,138,861 shares, representing 6.29% of the class.
Vanguard has shared voting power over 148,581 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,138,861 shares, with no sole voting or dispositive power. The filing states the securities are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the company.
Vanguard notes an internal realignment effective January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries or business divisions that pursue the same investment strategies are expected to report beneficial ownership separately. Vanguard’s clients, including registered investment companies and other managed accounts, have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds, and no other single person’s interest exceeds 5% of the class.
American Public Education (APEI) reported an insider transaction. On 11/12/2025, the APUS President exercised 5,500 stock options at $10.66 and sold 5,500 common shares at a weighted average price of $34.68. Following the trades, the officer directly owns 82,249 shares and 17,056 options remain beneficially owned. The option exercised was fully vested and carries an expiration of 08/28/2032.