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Laureate Education, Inc. filings document the public reporting record for a Nasdaq-listed higher education operator with common stock trading under LAUR. Recent Form 8-K filings furnish earnings releases and related Regulation FD materials covering results of operations, financial condition, outlook, enrollment trends, currency effects, academic calendar timing, and share repurchase authorizations.
The company’s proxy filings cover annual meeting governance matters, including director elections, advisory approval of executive compensation, auditor ratification, and equity incentive plan approvals. These filings also describe shareholder voting procedures, board matters, compensation oversight, and the registered common stock structure disclosed under the Exchange Act.
Snow Ian Kendell reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC. director-affiliated entities reported an indirect equity award rather than an open-market trade. On May 21, 2026, they received 5,308 restricted stock units (RSUs) of common stock at $0.00 per share as part of the 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service.
The RSUs vest in equal installments on May 21, 2026 and at the end of each remaining calendar quarter of 2026, contingent on continued board service. Following this grant, one indirect holding line shows 20,413 shares of common stock. A separate indirect holding entry reflects 2,167,553 shares, which are held through Wengen Alberta, Limited Partnership.
Footnotes state that several Snow Phipps Group entities beneficially own shares indirectly under contractual arrangements with Ian Kendell Snow, and that he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest. The large Wengen position includes interests from multiple affiliated investment funds and other investors.
Cohen Andrew B reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Laureate Education, Inc. director Andrew B. Cohen reported receiving a grant of 7,849 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of the 2026 annual retainer for non-employee director service. The award was made at no cash cost per share.
The RSUs will vest in equal installments on May 21, 2026 and at the end of each of the remaining calendar quarters of 2026, as long as he continues serving as a director through each vesting date. The units are deferred under the issuer's directors deferral plan and are scheduled to settle in common stock on January 15, 2036. Following this grant, Cohen directly holds 67,953 shares of common stock.
Laureate Education, Inc. reported higher revenue but a wider loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. Revenue rose to $272.6 million from $236.2 million a year earlier, driven mainly by foreign exchange and higher enrollment in Mexico and Peru.
Operating loss deepened to $27.5 million from $13.2 million as direct costs grew faster than revenue, partly due to calendar timing and higher depreciation from campus investments. Net loss attributable to Laureate was $21.6 million, or $0.15 per share. Adjusted EBITDA turned slightly negative at $(2.3) million, compared with $5.4 million.
Cash from operating activities increased to $61.9 million, and cash and equivalents reached $157.4 million. The company had 507,700 students across five institutions and repurchased 3.2 million shares in the quarter under its $400 million buyback authorization, leaving $75.8 million available.
Laureate Education, Inc. reported first quarter 2026 results and updated its full‑year outlook. Revenue for the quarter rose 15% to $272.6 million, driven by 9% growth in new enrollments and 6% growth in total enrollments across its universities in Mexico and Peru.
The company posted a Q1 2026 operating loss of $27.5 million and a net loss of $21.6 million, with results pressured by academic calendar timing and higher depreciation from campus investments. Adjusted EBITDA was $(2.3) million in this seasonally weak quarter. Laureate repurchased about $105 million of stock, ending the period with 140.0 million shares outstanding and net debt of $59.7 million. For 2026, it reaffirmed guidance for revenue of $1.89–$1.905 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $583–$593 million, and raised Adjusted EPS guidance to $2.00–$2.08 per share.
Laureate Education, Inc. is asking stockholders to vote at its virtual 2026 annual meeting on May 21, 2026. The agenda includes electing nine directors, an advisory say-on-pay vote, ratifying PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor for 2026, and approving a new 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
The Board highlights a largely independent slate, adds new nominee Julian Coulter with digital and marketing experience, and continues its structure with an independent chair and separate CEO. It emphasizes board refreshment, committee oversight of risk and cybersecurity, and its public benefit and ESG responsibilities.
The filing details 2025 performance: revenue of $1,701.9 million, operating income of $431.1 million, net income of $283.8 million, and approximately 498,000 enrollments in Mexico and Peru. Strong cash generation supported about $217 million of share repurchases in 2025 and above-target bonus payouts, including an average 126% of target for named executives.
BlackRock, Inc. reports beneficial ownership of Class A common stock of Laureate Education, Inc. The Schedule 13G/A states 19,165,245 shares were beneficially owned, representing 13.4% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing lists sole voting power 18,970,451 and sole dispositive power 19,165,245. The filing notes that iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds an interest exceeding 5% of Laureate common stock. The report is signed by a BlackRock Managing Director on 04/07/2026.
Laureate Education, Inc. director George Munoz reported an acquisition of 609 shares of common stock valued at $34.84 per share through a grant of restricted stock units in lieu of cash compensation. Following this award, he holds 116,670 shares directly.
The footnote explains that these restricted stock units are fully vested upon grant and were elected under Laureate’s directors deferral plan. They will settle in shares of Laureate common stock in three equal annual installments on January 15, 2031, January 15, 2032, and January 14, 2033.
RODIN JUDITH reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Laureate Education director Judith Rodin received a grant of 609 restricted stock units (RSUs) as stock-based compensation. The RSUs were granted in connection with her election to receive stock instead of cash fees and to defer those RSUs under the company’s directors deferral plan.
The deferred RSUs are fully vested at grant and will be settled in shares of Laureate common stock on January 15, 2030. Following this grant, Rodin directly holds 91,493 shares of Laureate common stock, reflecting her ongoing equity stake in the company.
Laureate Education Inc disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed a Schedule 13G/A stating it beneficially owns 0 shares of Laureate common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing notes an internal realignment effective 01/12/2026 and reports holdings on a disaggregated basis in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538.
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, on 03/27/2026.