Third Quarter 2023
Earnings Presentation
November 2, 2023
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In addition, this presentation contains various operating data, including market share and market position, that are based on internal company data and management estimates. While management believes that our internal company research is reliable and the definitions of our markets which are used herein are appropriate, neither such research nor these definitions have been verified by an independent source and there are inherent challenges and limitations involved in compiling data across various geographies and from various sources, including those discussed under "Industry and Market Data" in Laureate's filings with the SEC.
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Presentation of Non-GAAP Measures
In addition to the results provided in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) throughout this presentation, Laureate provides the non-GAAP measurements of Adjusted EBITDA and its related margin, Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion, total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt), and Free Cash Flow. We have included these non-GAAP measurements because they are key measures used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans.
Adjusted EBITDA consists of net income (loss), adjusted for the items included in the accompanying reconciliation. The exclusion of certain expenses in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is a key input into the formula used by the compensation committee of our board of directors and our Chief Executive Officer in connection with the payment of incentive compensation to our executive officers and other members of our management team. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated by dividing Adjusted EBITDA by revenue, provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.
Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion consists of Unlevered Free Cash Flow (which is defined as cash flows from operating activities, less capital expenditures, plus net cash interest expense) divided by Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our ability to generate cash flows.
Total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt) consists of total gross debt, less total cash and cash equivalents. Net debt provides a useful indicator about Laureate's leverage and liquidity.
Free Cash Flow consists of operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. Free Cash Flow provides a useful indicator about Laureate's ability to fund its operations and repay its debt.
Laureate's calculations of Adjusted EBITDA and its related margin, Adjusted EBITDA to Unlevered Free Cash Flow Conversion, total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents (or net debt), and Free Cash Flow are not necessarily comparable to calculations performed by other companies and reported as similarly titled measures. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow are reconciled from their respective GAAP measures in the attached tables "Non-GAAP Reconciliation".
We evaluate our results of operations on both an as reported and an organic constant currency basis. The organic constant currency presentation, which is a non-GAAP measure, excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions and divestitures, and other items. We believe that providing organic constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our results of operations, consistent with how we evaluate our performance. We calculate organic constant currency amounts using the change from prior-period average foreign exchange rates to current-period average foreign exchange rates, as applied to local- currency operating results for the current period, and then exclude the impact of acquisitions and divestitures and other items described in the accompanying presentation.
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SUMMARY OVERVIEW
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Executive Summary
- Q3 results in-line with expectations
- New and Total Enrollments up 9% and 6% YTD, respectively versus prior year period
- Net Income of $36M in Q3; $5M improvement versus prior year period
- FX rates weaker vs August, but still favorable versus prior year
- Cash accretive business model with strong balance sheet
- Year to date free cash flow increase of $23M vs YTD September prior year
- Net Debt of $4M as of September 30th (essentially unlevered balance sheet)
- Announcing special cash dividend of $0.70 per share to be paid on November 30th
- Continued commitment to return capital to shareholders
Strong Primary New Enrollment Intake for Mexico During Third Quarter |
Continued Commitment to Return Capital to Shareholders |
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COMPELLING INVESTMENT CHARACTERISTICS
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Large Markets with Low Penetration Rates in Higher Education
Mexico | Peru | Combined | ||
Population (M) | 129M | 32M | 161M | |
Higher Education | 5,058 | 1,811 | 6,869 | |
Students (000s) | ||||
Higher Education Gross | 34%2 | 52%2 | 37% | U.S. E.U. |
Participation Rate1 | 62% 54% | |||
Market Share for | 42% | 73% | 53% |
Private Institutions3 | |||
Sources: UNESCO, World Bank, Secretaría de Educación Pública (Mexico), Superintendencia Nacional de Educación Superior Universitaria (Peru), Ministry of Education of Peru. Data as of year-end 2021.
- Defined as total enrollments as compared to 18-24 year old population; European Union (EU) is based on management estimate.
- Includes 12% participation in Technical/Vocation institutions in Peru, 1% in Mexico.
- Private institution market share in higher education; for Mexico and Combined includes all states in which UVM or UNITEC have operations (total private market share for all of Mexico is 36%); for Peru based on total country.
Attractive Markets with Strong Growth Opportunities
Fueled by Increasing Participation Rates
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Leading University Portfolio in Mexico & Peru
Mexico
Peru
Brand
Universidad del
Valle de México (UVM)
Universidad Tecnológica
de México (UNITEC)
Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)
Universidad Privada
del Norte (UPN)
CIBERTEC
Enrollment | Market | QS StarsTM | |
Founded @ 9/30/23 | • | Overall | Ratings / Rankings |
Segment | |||
Ranked Top 10 university in Mexico |
Premium/
1960 114,200 Traditional 5-Stars rated by QS Stars™ in categories of Employability & Inclusiveness
Largest private university in Mexico
Value/
1966 134,300 Teaching 5-Stars rated by QS Stars™ in categories of Employability & Inclusiveness
Premium/ | Ranked Top 5 university in Peru | ||
1994 | 69,700 | 5-Stars rated by QS Stars™ in categories | |
Traditional | |||
of Employability & Inclusiveness | |||
Value/ | 3rd largest private university in Peru | ||
1994 | 118,500 | 5-Stars rated by QS Stars™ in categories | |
Teaching | |||
of Employability & Inclusiveness | |||
Technical/ | 2nd largest private technical / vocational | ||
1983 | 22,000 | institute in Peru | |
Vocational | |||
Operating Leading Brands in Attractive Market Segments
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Q3 & YTD 2023 PERFORMANCE RESULTS
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2023 Third Quarter - Financial Summary
Q3 '23 | Variance Vs. Q3 '22 | Notes | |||
($ in millions) | Results | As Reported | Organic/CC1 | ||
(Enrollments rounded to the nearest | |||||
thousand) | |||||
• Mexico +7% (up 4% adjusted for | |||||
New Enrollment | 115K | 6% | 6% | timing of intake close -- on top of 17% | |
increase during PY primary intake) | |||||
• | Peru +2% | ||||
Total Enrollment | 459K | 6% | 6% |
Revenue | $362 | 20% | 8% |
Adj. EBITDA | $78 | 8% | (2%) |
Adj. EBITDA margin | 21.7% | (250 bps) | (219 bps) |
- Mexico +9%
- Peru +4%
- Enrollment growth and price/mix
- Q3 impacted by shifting of expenses from 1H, as discussed on prior earnings call
Strong Primary Intake for Mexico During Third Quarter
- Organic Constant Currency (CC) Operations excludes the period-over-period impact from currency fluctuations (if applicable), acquisitions and divestitures, and other
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