Form 8-K DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP For: Nov 06
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)
November
6, 2014
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DEVRY
EDUCATION GROUP INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
______________
|
Delaware |
1-13988 |
36-3150143 |
|
(State of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
|
3005 Highland Parkway Downers Grove, IL |
60515 |
|
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
(630) 571-7700
(Registrants
telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(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):
� Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
� Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
� Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 5.07.��Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
Set forth below are the matters acted upon by DeVry Education Group Inc. (DeVry Group) shareholders at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on November 6, 2014 and the final voting results on each such matter.
The shareholders elected each of the four nominees as Class II Directors to serve until the 2015 Annual Meeting of Shareholders or until their successors are elected and qualified:
|
Director |
Affirmative Votes |
Votes Withheld |
Broker Non-Votes |
| Christopher B. Begley | 53,454,250 | 5,036,255 | 2,640,249 |
| David S. Brown | 57,152,374 | 1,338,131 | 2,640,249 |
| Fernando Ruiz | 57,307,656 | 1,182,849 | 2,640,249 |
| Lisa W. Wardell | 57,538,866 | 951,639 | 2,640,249 |
The shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for DeVry Group for fiscal year 2015:
|
Affirmative Votes |
Votes Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes |
| 60,183,697 | 941,878 | 5,179 | n/a |
The shareholders in an advisory vote approved the compensation of DeVry Groups named executive officers, as described in the Proxy Statement:
|
Affirmative Votes |
Votes Against |
Abstain |
Broker Non-Votes |
| 53,965,662 | 4,075,920 | 448,923 | 2,640,249 |
Item 7.01.��Regulation FD Disclosure.
On November 6, 2014, DeVry Group issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors (the Board) had declared a semi-annual dividend on DeVry Groups common stock of $0.18 per share, payable on December 26, 2014, to common stockholders of record as of December 5, 2014. Future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board.
The full text of this press release is included in Exhibit 99.1 in this
Form 8-K.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this Form 8-K and related press releases, including those that affect DeVry Groups expectations or plans, may constitute forward-looking statements subject to the Safe Harbor Provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as DeVry Education Group Inc. or its management anticipates, believes, estimates, expects, forecasts, foresees, intends, plans or other words or phrases of similar import.
Because these forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause DeVry Groups actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements.��Additional information regarding factors that could cause results to differ can be found in DeVry Groups Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.
These forward-looking statements are based on information as of November 6, 2014, and DeVry Group assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.
Item 9.01.��Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1������Press Release, dated November 6, 2014, announcing semi-annual dividend.
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.
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DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP INC. |
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| (Registrant) | ||||
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| Date: |
November 6, 2014 |
By: |
/s/ Patrick J. Unzicker |
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Patrick J. Unzicker |
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Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer |
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Exhibit 99.1
DeVry Education Group Declares Semi-Annual Dividend
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 6, 2014--DeVry Education Group (NYSE: DV), a global provider of educational services, announced today that its board of directors declared a semi-annual dividend payment of $0.18 per share. The payment will be made on Dec. 26, 2014, to common stockholders of record as of Dec. 5, 2014. This represents a 6 percent increase in the dividend rate.
About DeVry Education Group
The purpose of DeVry Education Group is to empower its students to achieve their educational and career goals. DeVry Education Group Inc. (NYSE: DV; member S&P MidCap 400 Index) is a global provider of educational services and the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Becker Professional Education, Carrington College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, DeVry Brasil, DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management, Ross University School of Medicine and Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. These institutions offer a wide array of programs in healthcare, business, technology, accounting and finance. For more information, please visit www.devryeducationgroup.com.
CONTACT:
DeVry Education Group
Investor & Media Contact:
Joan
Walter, 630-353-3800
[email protected]
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