[8-K] Laureate Education, Inc. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 31 Jul 2025, S&P Global (SPGI) filed an 8-K to furnish two exhibits:

• Exhibit 99.1: Q2 2025 earnings release with updated full-year guidance (specific figures are not included in the filing text).
• Exhibit 99.2: Press release announcing Bill Eager, current CEO of CARFAX, as President of S&P Global Mobility effective 15 Aug 2025 and CEO-designate for the segment’s planned spin-off.

The disclosures are provided under Items 2.02 and 7.01 and are treated as “furnished,” not “filed,” limiting Exchange Act liability. No financial statements accompany the report; investors must review the attached exhibits for quantitative results.

The leadership appointment signals continued progress toward separating the Mobility business, a move that could unlock standalone valuation once completed.

Insights

Financial Analyst

TL;DR: Neutral—administrative 8-K furnishes earnings release and names Mobility CEO-designate; no financial numbers disclosed in the filing.

The 8-K itself contains no quantitative data, so immediate valuation impact is limited. However, naming Bill Eager provides clarity on succession as S&P Global advances the Mobility spin-off, which may later alter segment multiples and capital allocation. Investors should examine Exhibit 99.1 for Q2 performance and any guidance shifts, as these remain the principal drivers of near-term price action. Overall, today’s filing is informational rather than market-moving.

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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)

July 31, 2025

Laureate Education, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

001-38002

52-1492296

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

PMB 1158, 1000 Brickell Avenue, Suite 715

Miami, FL 33131

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(786) 209-3368

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.004 per share			LAUR			The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
						(Nasdaq Global Select Market)

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 Securities 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.   o

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 31, 2025, Laureate Education, Inc. (the “Company”) issued an earnings release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the earnings release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated in this Item 2.02 by reference.

Item 7.01    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 31, 2025, the Company made available on the investor relations section of its website its second quarter of 2025 Earnings Presentation (the “Presentation”). A copy of the Presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Earnings Release issued by Laureate Education, Inc. on July 31, 2025.
99.2			Second Quarter of 2025 Earnings Presentation.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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.

			LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
			By:			/s/ Richard M. Buskirk
			Name:			Richard M. Buskirk
			Title:			Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: July 31, 2025

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FAQ

What did S&P Global disclose in its 8-K dated July 31 2025?

The company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings release and announced Bill Eager as President of S&P Global Mobility.

Who is Bill Eager and what role will he assume at SPGI?

Bill Eager, CEO of CARFAX, will become President of S&P Global Mobility on 15 Aug 2025 and CEO-designate for the planned spin-off.

Does the 8-K include SPGI's Q2 2025 financial figures?

No. The filing references the earnings release in Exhibit 99.1; the main text contains no quantitative results.

Is the furnished information subject to Exchange Act liability?

No. Items 2.02 and 7.01 are furnished, not filed, so Section 18 liability does not apply.

How does this filing affect the Mobility segment spin-off?

Naming a CEO-designate indicates the spin-off remains on track, providing management continuity for the future standalone entity.