UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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| Item 8.01 | Other Events. |
On June 13, 2025, American Public Education, Inc. (the “Company”) is issuing a notice of redemption to the holders of shares of its Series A Senior Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Preferred Stock”), pursuant to the terms set forth in the Certificate of Designation, as filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on December 28, 2022, notifying such holders that the Company has elected to redeem all 400 outstanding shares of Preferred Stock on June 23, 2025 at an amount of approximately $111,137.88 per share (which is inclusive of approximately $3,415.91 per share in accrued and unpaid dividends), or aggregate cash consideration of approximately $44,455,152.00 (which is inclusive of approximately $1,366,364.00 in accrued and unpaid dividends).
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.
| American Public Education, Inc. | ||
| Date: June 13, 2025 | By: | /s/ Richard W. Sunderland, Jr. |
| Richard W. Sunderland, Jr. | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
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Jun. 13, 2025 |
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| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 13, 2025 |
| Entity File Number | 001-33810 |
| Entity Registrant Name | American Public Education, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001201792 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 01-0724376 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 111 W. Congress Street |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Charles Town |
| Entity Address, State or Province | WV |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 25414 |
| City Area Code | 304 |
| Local Phone Number | 724-3700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | APEI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |