Devry Education Group Inc (DV) SEC Quarterly Report (10-Q) for Q1 2015

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

Commission file number: 1-13988

DeVry Education Group Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number; including area code:

(630) 515-7700

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

May 4, 2015 - 63,720,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value

DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP INC.

FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2015

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DEVRY EDUCATION GROUP INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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NOTE 1:  INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DeVry Education Group Inc. ("DeVry Group") and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. These financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial condition and results of operations of DeVry Group. The June 30, 2014 data that is presented is derived from audited financial statements.

The interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in DeVry Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, and DeVry Group's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2014, each as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year.

NOTE 2:  SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DeVry Group and its wholly-owned and majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Where our ownership interest is less than 100 percent, the noncontrolling ownership interests are reported on our consolidated balance sheet. The noncontrolling ownership interest in our earnings is classified as "Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest" in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Unless indicated, or the context requires otherwise, references to years refer to DeVry Group's fiscal years.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents can include time deposits, high-grade commercial paper, money market funds and banker's acceptances with original maturities of three months or less to DeVry Group. Short-term investment objectives are to minimize risk and maintain liquidity. These investments are stated at cost, which approximates fair value, because of their short duration or liquid nature. DeVry Group places its cash and temporary cash investments with highcredit-quality institutions. Cash and cash equivalent balances in U.S. bank accounts are generally in excess of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance limit. Cash and cash equivalent balances at DeVry Brasil are generally in excess of the deposit insurance limits for Brazilian banks. DeVry Group has not experienced any losses on its cash and cash equivalents.

Management periodically evaluates the creditworthiness of the security issuers and financial institutions with which it invests and maintains deposit accounts.

Financial Aid and Restricted Cash

Financial aid and assistance programs, in which most American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine ("AUC"), Ross University School of Medicine ("RUSM"), Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine ("RUSVM"), Chamberlain College of Nursing ("Chamberlain"), Carrington College ("Carrington"), DeVry Brasil and DeVry University students participate are subject to political and governmental budgetary considerations. There is no assurance that such funding will be maintained at current levels. Extensive and complex regulations in the United States, Canada and Brazil govern all of the government financial assistance programs in which students participate. Administration of these programs is periodically reviewed by various regulatory agencies. Any regulatory violation could be the basis for disciplinary action, which could include the suspension, limitation or termination from such financial aid programs.

A significant portion of revenue is received from students who participate in government financial aid and assistance programs. Restricted cash represents amounts received from the federal and state governments under various student aid grant and loan programs and such restricted funds are held in separate bank accounts. Once the financial aid authorization and disbursement process for the student has been completed, the funds are transferred to unrestricted accounts, and these funds then become available for use in DeVry Group's operations. This authorization and disbursement process that precedes the transfer of funds generally occurs within the period of the academic term for which such funds were authorized.

As a requirement of continuing operations in Pennsylvania, DeVry Group is required to maintain a "minimum protective endowment" of at least $500,000.  These funds are required as long as DeVry Group operates campuses in the state.  DeVry Group accounts for these funds as restricted cash.

Revenue Recognition

DeVry University, Carrington, Chamberlain and DeVry Brasil tuition revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over their respective applicable academic terms. In addition, AUC, RUSM and RUSVM basic science curriculum revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the academic term. The clinical portion of the AUC, RUSM and RUSVM education programs are conducted under the supervision of U.S. teaching hospitals and veterinary schools. AUC, RUSM and RUSVM are responsible for the billing and collection of tuition from their students during the period of clinical education. Revenue is recognized on a weekly basis based on actual program attendance during the period of the clinical program. Fees paid to the hospitals and veterinary schools for supervision of AUC, RUSM and RUSVM students are charged to expense on the same basis. Becker Professional Education ("Becker") live classroom and online tuition revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the applicable delivery period. The provision for refunds, which is reported as a reduction to Tuition Revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income, is recognized in the same ratable fashion as revenue to most appropriately match these costs with the tuition revenue in that term.

Provisions for refunds were $10.4 million and $28.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, respectively, and $9.2 million and $26.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, respectively.

The allowance for uncollectible accounts is determined by analyzing the current aging of accounts receivable and historical loss rates on collections of accounts receivable. In addition, management considers projections of future receivable levels and collection loss rates. We monitor the inputs to this analysis periodically throughout the year. Provisions required to maintain the allowance at appropriate levels are charged to expense in each period as required. Provisions for uncollectible accounts, which are included in the Cost of Educational Services in the Consolidated Statements of Income, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 were $12.5 million and $40.0 million, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 were $12.4 million and $32.7 million, respectively. The increase in the provision was the result of a larger number of DeVry University undergraduate students departing their programs compared to the prior year. These accounts are reserved at a higher rate based on historical collection loss experience.

Estimates of DeVry Group's expected refunds are determined at the outset of each academic term, based upon actual experience in previous terms.  Inputs to this analysis include refunds issued, withdrawal rates and historical amounts owed by students for that portion of a term that was completed. Management reassesses collectability throughout the period revenue is recognized by the DeVry Group institutions, on a student-by-student basis. This reassessment is based upon new information and changes in facts and circumstances relevant to a student's ability to pay. For example, management reassesses collectability when a student withdraws from the institution. The provisions for refund are monitored and adjusted as necessary within the term and adjusted for actual refunds issued and withdrawn student accounts receivable balances at the completion of a term.  If a student leaves school prior to completing a term, federal, state and/or Canadian provincial regulations and accreditation criteria permit DeVry Group to retain only a set percentage of the total tuition received from such student, which varies with, but generally equals or exceeds, the percentage of the term completed by such student.  Payment amounts received by DeVry Group in excess of such set percentages of tuition are refunded to the student or the appropriate funding source.  All refunds are netted against revenue during the applicable academic term. Reserves related to refunds and uncollectible accounts totaled $62.9 million and $45.9 million at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Sales of textbooks, electronic course materials, and other educational products, including training services and the Becker self-study products, are included in Other Educational Revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Textbook, electronic course materials and other educational product revenue is recognized when the sale occurs. Revenue from training services, which are generally short-term in duration, is recognized when the training service is provided. In addition, fees from international licensees of the Becker programs are included in Other Educational Revenue and recognized when confirmation of course delivery is received.

Internal-Use Software Development Costs

DeVry Group capitalizes certain internal-use software development costs that are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the software, not to exceed seven years. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of equipment, materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software and payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with the internal-use software development project. Capitalization of such costs ceases at the point at which the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized internal-use software development costs for projects not yet complete are included as Construction in Progress in the Land, Building and Equipment section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs capitalized during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 were approximately $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, the net balance of capitalized software development costs was $32.7 million and $50.8 million, respectively.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

DeVry Group evaluates the carrying amount of its significant long-lived assets whenever changes in circumstances or events indicate that the value of such assets may not be fully recoverable. Events that may trigger an impairment analysis could include a decision by management to exit a market or a line of business or to consolidate operating locations. In fiscal years 2015 and 2014, management consolidated operations at several DeVry University, Chamberlain and Carrington locations. These decisions resulted in the pre-tax write-offs of approximately $1.1 million and $4.2 million of leasehold improvements and equipment during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, respectively, and $1.5 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2014. No write-offs occurred in the three months ended March 31, 2014. These write-offs are included in Restructuring Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Income (see "Note 10-Restructuring Charges"). For a discussion of the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets see "Note 9-Intangible Assets".

Perkins Program Fund

DeVry University and Carrington are required under U.S. federal aid program regulations to make contributions to the Perkins Student Loan Fund, most recently at a rate equal to 33% of new contributions by the U.S. federal government. No new U.S. federal contributions were received in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 or in fiscal year 2014. DeVry Group carries its investment in such contributions at original value, net of allowances for expected losses on loan collections, of $2.6 million at each of March 31, 2015 and 2014. The allowance for future loan losses is based upon an analysis of actual loan losses experienced since the inception of the program. As previous borrowers repay their Perkins loans, their payments are used to fund new loans, thus creating a revolving loan fund. The U.S. federal contributions to this revolving loan program do not belong to DeVry Group and are not recorded in its financial statements. Under current law, upon termination of the program by the U.S. federal government or withdrawal from future program participation by DeVry University or Carrington, subsequent student loan repayments would be divided between the U.S. federal government and DeVry University or Carrington to satisfy their respective cumulative contributions to the fund.

Foreign Currency Translation

The financial position and results of operations of the RUSM and RUSVM and the AUC Caribbean operations are measured using the U.S. dollar as the functional currency. As such, there is no translation gain or loss associated with these operations. DeVry Brasil's operations, DeVry Group's Canadian operations and Becker's international operations are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these entities are translated to U.S. dollars using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense items are translated at monthly average rates of exchange. The resultant translation adjustments are included in the component of Shareholders' Equity designated as Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. Transaction gains or losses during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were not material.

Noncontrolling Interest

DeVry Group maintains a 96.3% ownership interest in DeVry Brasil with the remaining 3.7% owned by members of the current DeVry Brasil senior management group. Prior to the June 2013 purchase of additional DeVry Brasil stock, DeVry Group's ownership percentage was 83.5%. Beginning July 1, 2015, DeVry Group has the right to exercise a call option and purchase any remaining DeVry Brasil stock from DeVry Brasil management. Likewise, DeVry Brasil management has the right to exercise a put option and sell its remaining ownership interest in DeVry Brasil to DeVry Group. Since the put option is out of the control of DeVry Group, authoritative guidance requires the noncontrolling interest, which includes the value of the put option, to be displayed outside of the equity section of the consolidated balance sheet.

The DeVry Brasil management put option is being accreted to its redemption value in accordance with the stock purchase agreement. The adjustment to increase or decrease the put option to its expected redemption value each reporting period is recorded to retained earnings in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP"). The adjustment to increase or decrease the DeVry Brasil noncontrolling interest each reporting period for its proportionate share of DeVry Brasil's profit/loss will continue to flow through the consolidated statements of income based on DeVry Group's noncontrolling interest accounting policy.

The following is a reconciliation of the noncontrolling interest balance (in thousands):

Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry Group by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus unvested participating restricted share units. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to DeVry Group by the weighted average number of shares assuming dilution. Dilutive shares are computed using the Treasury Stock Method and reflect the additional shares that would be outstanding if dilutive stock options were exercised during the period. Excluded from the computations of diluted earnings per share were options to purchase 617,000 and 825,000 shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, respectively, and 2,091,000 and 2,000,000 shares of common stock for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, respectively. These outstanding options were excluded because the option exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common shares or the assumed proceeds upon exercise under the Treasury Stock Method resulted in the repurchase of more shares than would be issued; thus, their effect would be anti-dilutive.

The following is a reconciliation of basic shares to diluted shares (in thousands):

Treasury Stock

DeVry Group's Board of Directors (the "Board") has authorized stock repurchase programs on eight occasions (see "Note 7- Share Repurchase Programs"). The eighth repurchase program was approved on August 29, 2012 and commenced in November 2012. Share repurchases under this plan were suspended as of May 2013. In August 2014, the Board approved the extension of the eighth share repurchase program through December 31, 2015, and authorized the recommencement of repurchases under the program which began in September 2014. Shares that are repurchased by DeVry Group are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders' Equity.

From time to time, shares of its common stock are delivered back to DeVry Group under a swap arrangement resulting from employees' exercise of incentive stock options pursuant to the terms of the DeVry Group Stock Incentive Plans (see "Note 4 – Stock-Based Compensation"). These shares are recorded as Treasury Stock at cost and result in a reduction of Shareholders' Equity.

Treasury shares are reissued on a monthly basis, at market value, to the DeVry Group Employee Stock Purchase Plan in exchange for employee payroll deductions. When treasury shares are reissued, DeVry Group uses an average cost method to reduce the Treasury Stock balance. Gains on the difference between the average cost and the reissuance price are credited to Additional Paid-in Capital. Losses on the difference are charged to Additional Paid-in Capital to the extent that previous net gains from reissuance are included therein, otherwise such losses are charged to Retained Earnings.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the amounts of revenues and expenses reported during the period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss is composed of the change in cumulative translation adjustment, primarily at DeVry Brasil, and unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of the effects of income taxes.

The Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss balance at March 31, 2015, consists of $79.1 million of cumulative translation losses ($76.1 million attributable to DeVry Group and $3 million attributable to noncontrolling interests) and $0.3 million of unrealized gains on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax and all attributable to DeVry Group. At March 31, 2014, this balance consisted of $19.7 million of cumulative translation losses ($19.0 million attributable to DeVry Group and $0.7 million attributable to noncontrolling interests) and $0.1 million of unrealized losses on available-for-sale marketable securities, net of tax and all attributable to DeVry Group.

Advertising Expense

Advertising costs are recognized as expense in the period in which materials are purchased or services are performed. Advertising expense, which is included in Student Services and Administrative Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income, was $67.9 million and $199.7 million for the three and nine months ended March, 31 2015, respectively, and $63.8 million and $204.6 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, respectively.

Restructuring and Other Charges

DeVry Group financial statements include charges related to severance and related benefits for reductions in staff and voluntary separation plans. These charges also include early lease termination or cease-of-use costs and losses on disposals of property and equipment related to campus consolidations (see "Note 10-Restructuring Charges").

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09: "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)". This guidance was issued to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The guidance is effective for the fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. Management is evaluating the impact the guidance will have on DeVry Group's consolidated financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08: "Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity". This guidance requires that only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on the organization's operations and financial results. The guidance is effective for the fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those years beginning on or after December 15, 2015.

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11: "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists". This guidance requires an unrecognized tax benefit related to a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward to be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset, unless the tax benefit is not available at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes under the tax law of the applicable tax jurisdiction. The guidance was effective for the first quarter of fiscal year 2015 and its adoption did not have a significant impact on DeVry Group's consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3:   DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In December 2013, the assets of DeVry Group's Advanced Academics Inc. ("AAI") subsidiary, which had previously been disclosed as "held for sale" were divested. These assets were sold for $2.0 million, which approximated the recorded net book value of the assets on the date of sale.

The operating results of AAI are separately disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Income as "Discontinued Operations – Income (Loss) from Operations of Divested Component". The following is a summary of operating results of the discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands). The reported Income from Operations of Divested Component in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2015 is comprised of $1.0 million in pre-tax income from the net settlement of service agreements and an adjustment of $5.0 million related to correction of an error to properly record the income tax benefit on the impairment charge taken in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014.

NOTE 4:  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

DeVry Group maintains four stock-based incentive plans: the 1999 Stock Incentive Plan, the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan, the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 and the Second Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013. Under these plans, directors, key executives and managerial employees are eligible to receive incentive stock or nonqualified options to purchase shares of DeVry Group's common stock. The Second Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 also permit the granting of stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, performance stock and other stock and cash based compensation. Though options remain outstanding under the 1999, 2003 and 2005 incentive plans, no further stock based grants will be issued from these plans. The Second Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2013 and the Amended and Restated Incentive Plan of 2005 are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Options are granted for terms of up to 10 years and can vest immediately or over periods of up to five years. The requisite service period is equal to the vesting period. The option price under the plans is the fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant.

DeVry Group accounts for stock-based compensation granted to retirement eligible employees that fully vests upon an employee's retirement under the non-substantive vesting period approach. Under this approach, the entire compensation cost is recognized at the grant date for stock-based grants issued to retirement eligible employees.

For non-retirement eligible employees, stock-based compensation cost is measured at grant date based on the fair value of the grant, and is recognized as expense over the employee requisite service period, reduced by an estimated forfeiture rate.

At March 31, 2015, 9,759,343 authorized but unissued shares of common stock were reserved for issuance under DeVry Group's stock incentive plans.

The following is a summary of options activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2015:

The following is a summary of stock appreciation rights activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2015:

The total intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was $4.1 million and $4.2 million, respectively.

The fair value of DeVry Group's stock option grants was estimated using a binomial model. This model uses historical cancellation and exercise experience of DeVry Group to determine the option value. It also takes into account the illiquid nature of employee options during the vesting period.

The weighted average estimated grant date fair values for options granted at market price under DeVry Group's stock-based incentive plans during the first nine months of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 were $17.94 and $11.68, per share, respectively. The fair value of DeVry Group's stock option grants were estimated assuming the following weighted average assumptions:

The expected life of the options granted is based on the weighted average exercise life with age and salary adjustment factors from historical exercise behavior. DeVry Group's expected volatility is computed by combining and weighting the implied market volatility, the most recent volatility over the expected life of the option grant, and DeVry Group's long-term historical volatility. The pre-vesting forfeiture rate is based on DeVry Group's historical stock option forfeiture experience.

If factors change and different assumptions are employed in the valuation of stock-based grants in future periods, the stock-based compensation expense that DeVry Group records may differ significantly from what was recorded in previous periods.

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2015, DeVry Group granted 329,715 shares of restricted stock to selected employees and directors. Of these, 98,940 are performance-based shares which are earned by the recipients over a three-year period based on achievement of certain academic goals when a minimum level of DeVry Group return on invested capital is attained. The remaining 230,775 shares and all other previously granted shares of restricted stock are subject to restrictions which lapse ratably over one, three and four-year periods on the grant anniversary date based on the recipient's continued service on the Board of Directors or employment with DeVry Group, or upon retirement. During the restriction period, the recipient of the non-performance based shares shall have the right to receive dividend equivalents. This right does not pertain to the performance-based shares. The following is a summary of restricted stock activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2015:

The weighted average estimated grant date fair values for restricted stock granted at market price under DeVry Group's stock-based incentive plans during the first nine months of fiscal years 2015 and 2014 were $43.67 and $28.92, per share, respectively.

The following table shows total stock-based compensation expense included in the Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands):

As of March 31, 2015, $24.8 million of total pre-tax unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested grants is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years. The total fair value of options and shares vested during the nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $18.0 million and $16.8 million, respectively.

There were no capitalized stock-based compensation costs at each of March 31, 2015 and 2014.

DeVry Group has an established practice of issuing new shares of common stock to satisfy share option exercises. However, DeVry Group also may issue treasury shares to satisfy option exercises under certain of its plans.

NOTE 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

DeVry Group has elected not to measure any assets or liabilities at fair value other than those required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include goodwill and intangible assets and assets of businesses where the long-term value of the operations have been impaired. Management has fully considered all authoritative guidance when determining the fair value of DeVry Group's financial assets as of March 31, 2015.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  The guidance specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques.  Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions.  The guidance establishes fair value measurement classifications under the following hierarchy:

Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

Level 2– Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable.

When available, DeVry Group uses quoted market prices to determine fair value, and such measurements are classified within Level 1.  In some cases where market prices are not available, DeVry Group makes use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2.  If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates and yield curves.  These measurements are classified within Level 3.

Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation.  A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.

Assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination. These assets are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. This impairment review was most recently completed in May of fiscal year 2014. See "Note 9 - Intangible Assets" for further discussion on the impairment review including valuation techniques and assumptions.

Assets measured at fair value in circumstances where the long-term value of a business has been impaired include the assets of AAI. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, it was determined that net assets of the AAI reporting unit had been impaired. This determination was made after review of third party offers to purchase the assets of the business. To determine the fair value of the AAI assets, management incorporated assumptions that a reasonable market participant would use regarding the impact of the current operating losses and the increased uncertainty impacting future operations. We used significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) in our analysis including third party offers received to acquire the assets of AAI along with estimated costs to dispose of the assets. Based on this analysis, the fair market value of the AAI assets less the costs to sell was determined to be approximately $2.0 million which was approximately $13.5 million less than the carrying value.  As a result, management recorded a pre-tax $13.5 million asset impairment charge in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. The assets of this business were sold in December 2013 for $2.0 million. See "Note 3 - Discontinued Operations" for further discussions on AAI.

The following tables present DeVry Group's assets and liabilities at March 31, 2015, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy (in thousands).

Cash Equivalents and investments in short-term Marketable Securities are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments.

The fair value of the institutional loans receivable included in Accounts Receivable, Net and Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements. See "Note 6 - Financing Receivables" for further discussion on these institutional loans receivable.

The fair value of the deferred acquisition obligations is included in Accrued Expenses and Deferred Rent and Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015 is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates for similar arrangements.

As of and for the nine months ended March 31, 2015, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Below is a roll-forward of accrued contingent liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands). The amount recorded as foreign currency translation gain for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014 is classified as student services and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

NOTE 6: FINANCING RECEIVABLES

DeVry Group's institutional loan programs are available to students at its DeVry University, Chamberlain and Carrington institutions as well as selected students at AUC, RUSM and RUSVM. These loan programs are designed to assist the small percentage of students who are unable to completely cover educational costs by other means. These loans may be used for tuition, books, and fees, and are available only after all other student financial assistance has been applied toward those purposes. In addition, AUC, RUSM and RUSVM loans may be used for students' living expenses. Repayment plans for institutional loan program balances are developed to address the financial circumstances of the particular student. Interest charges accrue each month on the unpaid balance. DeVry University, Chamberlain, and Carrington require that students begin repaying loans while they are still in school with a minimum payment level designed to assure interest does not accrue to the loan balance. Payments may increase upon completing or departing the program. After a student leaves school, the student typically will have a monthly installment repayment plan with all balances due within 12 to 60 months. In addition, the Becker CPA Review Course can be financed through Becker with zero percent, 18-month term loans.

Reserves for uncollectible loans are determined by analyzing the current aging of accounts receivable and historical loss rates of loans at each educational institution. Management performs this analysis periodically throughout the year. Since all of DeVry Group's financing receivables are generated through the extension of credit to students to fund educational costs, all such receivables are considered part of the same loan portfolio.

The following table details the institutional loan balances along with the related allowances for credit losses as of March 31, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands).

Of the net balances above, $18.9 million and $19.5 million were classified as Accounts Receivable, Net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and $29.1 million and $24.7 million, representing amounts due beyond one year, were classified in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Other Assets at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The following tables detail the credit risk profiles of the institutional student loan balances based on payment activity and provide an aging analysis of past due institutional student loans as of March, 2015 and 2014 (in thousands).

Loans are considered nonperforming if they are more than 120 days past due. At March 31, 2015, nonperforming loans totaled $17.6 million, of which $15.9 million had a specific allowance for credit losses. At March 31, 2014 nonperforming loans totaled $15.8 million, of which $10.3 had a specific allowance for credit losses.

NOTE 7: DIVIDENDS AND SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMS

The dividend paid on December 26, 2014 of $11.6 million was recorded as a reduction to retained earnings as of December 31, 2014. Future dividends will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

DeVry Group has repurchased shares under the following programs as of March 31, 2015:

On August 29, 2012, the DeVry Group Board of Directors ("Board") authorized an eighth share repurchase program, which allowed DeVry Group to repurchase up to $100 million of its common stock through December 31, 2014. This program commenced in November 2012. Repurchases under this program were suspended in May 2013. In August 2014, the Board approved the extension of the eighth share repurchase program through December 31, 2015, and authorized the recommencement of repurchases under the program which began in September 2014. A total of 433,152 shares were repurchased during the nine months ended March 31, 2015 for $18.7 million. As of March 31, 2015, the total remaining authorization under this eighth repurchase program was $61.0 million. The timing and amount of any repurchase will be determined based on evaluation of market conditions and other factors. These repurchases may be made through the open market, including block purchases, in privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise. The buyback will be funded through available cash balances and/or borrowings and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.

Shares of stock repurchased under the programs are held as treasury shares. These repurchased shares have reduced the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share calculations.

NOTE 8: BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Dam á sio Educacional

On February 2, 2015, DeVry Educacional do Brasil S/A (f/k/a Fanor-Faculdades Nordeste S/A), ("DeVry Brasil") a subsidiary of DeVry Group completed the acquisition of Damásio Educacional ("Damasio"). Under the terms of the agreement DeVry Brasil agreed to pay approximately $81.4 million in cash, in exchange for the stock of Damasio. Approximately $66.0 million of payments were made in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $15.4 million required over the succeeding five years. Damasio is a leader in bar exam test preparation and operates a law school. Damasio has a 44-year history in Brazil and serves more than 50,000 students through a network of approximately 220 learning centers located in many major cities throughout Brazil and through distance learning. The law school has three locations in São Paulo. The acquisition of Damasio establishes DeVry Brasil's presence in São Paulo and the southeast of Brasil.

The operations of Damasio are included in DeVry Group's International and Professional Education segment. The results of Damasio's operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands).

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include Damasio's strategic fit into DeVry Group's expanding presence in Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $46.9 million of acquired intangible assets, $19.3 million was assigned to Accreditations and $8.0 million was assigned to Trade Names, both of which have been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization with an average useful life of approximately 8 years. The values and estimated useful lives by asset type are as follows (dollars in thousands):

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

Faculdade Ideal

On January 2, 2015, DeVry Brasil completed the acquisition of Faculdade Ideal ("Faci") which is located in Belém, Pará in northern Brazil. Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil agreed to pay approximately $0.1 million in cash, in exchange for the stock of Faci. The payment was made in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015. Faci serves approximately 2,500 students and offers undergraduate programs in high-demand career fields such as law, education, accounting, technology and engineering. The acquisition of Faci further expands DeVry Brasil's presence in the northeast and northern areas of the country.

The operations of Faci are included in DeVry Group's International and Professional Education segment. The results of Faci's operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands).

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include Faci's strategic fit into DeVry Group's expanding presence in northern Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $6.8 million of acquired intangible assets, $5.8 million was assigned to Accreditations and $1.0 million was assigned to Trade Names, both of which have been determined not to be subject to amortization. None of the acquired intangible assets were determined to be subject to amortization.

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

Faculdade Martha Falcao

On October 1, 2014, DeVry Brasil completed the acquisition of Faculdade Martha Falcao ("FMF") which is located in the city of Manaus in the state of Amazonas in northern Brazil. Under the terms of the agreement, DeVry Brasil agreed to pay approximately $11.4 million in cash, in exchange for the stock of FMF. The majority of payments were made in the second quarter of fiscal year 2015, with additional aggregate payments of approximately $1.6 million required over the succeeding two years. FMF serves approximately 3,500 students and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, accounting, law, information technology and engineering. The FMF acquisition further expands DeVry Brasil's presence in the northeast and now the northern areas of the country.

The operations of FMF are included in DeVry Group's International and Professional Education segment. The results of FMF's operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands).

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include FMF's strategic fit into DeVry Group's expanding presence in north and northeast Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $5.2 million of acquired intangible assets, $4.1 million was assigned to Accreditations and $1.0 million was assigned to Trade Names, both of which have been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible asset was determined to be subject to amortization with an average useful life of approximately two years. Its value and estimated useful life by asset type is as follows (dollars in thousands):

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

Faculdade Diferencial Integral

On July 1, 2013, DeVry Brasil acquired the stock of Faculdade Diferencial Integral ("Facid"), located in the state of Piaui, Brazil, for approximately $16.1 million in cash. In addition, DeVry Brasil is required to make additional aggregate payments of approximately $9.0 million over the next three years. Facid serves approximately 2,900 students at two campuses in the city of Teresina, and offers degree programs primarily in healthcare, including a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) program. Facid also offers undergraduate degrees in other healthcare fields such as nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry, as well as a law program.

The operations of Facid are included in DeVry Group's International and Professional Education segment. The results of Facid's operations have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements of DeVry Group since the date of acquisition.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (in thousands).

Goodwill, which represents the excess of cost over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired, was all assigned to the DeVry Brasil reporting unit which is classified within the International and Professional Education segment. Factors that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill include Facid's strategic fit into DeVry Group's expanding presence in north and northeast Brazil, the reputation of the educational programs and the acquired assembled workforce. None of the goodwill acquired is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Of the $17.7 million of acquired intangible assets, $15.2 million was assigned to Accreditations and $1.9 million was assigned to Trade Names, both of which have been determined not to be subject to amortization. The remaining acquired intangible asset was determined to be subject to amortization with an average useful life of approximately 15 years. Its value and estimated useful life by asset type is as follows (dollars in thousands):

There is no pro forma presentation of operating results for this acquisition due to the insignificant effect on consolidated operations.

NOTE 9:  INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets relate mainly to acquired business operations. These assets consist of the acquisition fair value of certain identifiable intangible assets acquired and goodwill. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired less liabilities assumed.

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

Amortization expense for amortized intangible assets was $1.2 million and $2.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015, respectively, and $1.6 million and $4.9 million for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2014, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets for the next five fiscal years ending June 30, by reporting unit, is as follows (in thousands):

All amortizable intangible assets except Student Relationships are being amortized on a straight-line basis. The amount being amortized for Student Relationships is based on the estimated progression of the students through the respective AUC, FBV and Unifavip programs, giving consideration to the revenue and cash flow associated with both existing students and new applicants.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets related to trademarks, trade names, Title IV eligibility, accreditations and intellectual property are not amortized, as there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, economic or other factors that limit the useful life of these intangible assets to the reporting entity.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles arising from a business combination are not amortized and charged to expense over time. Instead, these assets must be reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if circumstances arise indicating potential impairment. An annual impairment review was most recently completed on May 31, 2014. As of the May 31, 2014 impairment review, there was no impairment loss associated with recorded goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets for any reporting unit, as estimated fair values exceeded the carrying amounts.

Management considers certain triggering events when evaluating whether an interim impairment analysis is warranted. Among these would be a significant long-term decrease in the market capitalization of DeVry Group based on events specific to DeVry Group's operations. Deteriorating operating results and current period and projected future operating results that negatively differ from the operating plans used in the most recent impairment analysis are also triggering events that could be cause for an interim impairment review. In its analysis of triggering events management also considers changes in the accreditation, regulatory or legal environment; increased competition; innovation changes and changes in the market acceptance of our educational programs and the graduates of those programs, among others. Management concluded that no triggering event had occurred during the first nine months of fiscal year 2015.

This interim triggering event analysis was based, in part, on the fact that the estimated fair values of DeVry Group's reporting units exceeded their carrying values by at least 24% as of the May 2014 annual impairment assessment, except that of Carrington where the excess was 5%. The estimated fair values of the indefinite-lived intangible assets exceeded their carrying values by no less than 13% as of the end of fiscal year 2014.

Though the DeVry University reporting unit experienced a decline in revenue in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal year 2014, management does not believe business conditions have deteriorated such that it was more likely than not that the fair value was below carrying value for this reporting unit or its associated indefinite-lived intangible assets during the first nine months of fiscal year 2015. At DeVry University, which carries a goodwill balance of $22.2 million and intangible assets of $1.6 million, revenue declined in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 by approximately 13.5% from the year-ago period and operating earnings before special charges in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 declined by 38.6% from the year-ago period. The revenue and operating earnings declines at DeVry University were primarily the result of a decline in undergraduate student enrollments and graduate coursetakers due to lower demand among the university's target segment of students, believed to be driven by heightened competition, the availability of lower cost degrees, perceptions of the value of a college degree and increased reluctance to take on debt.

To address the issue of declining enrollment, DeVry University is implementing a transformation strategy which includes both, near-term actions to improve enrollments, and longer-term investments to increase competitiveness and differentiation. This involves focusing on fewer specific core markets, updating the DeVry University brand, specifically investing in local markets where the university has the best competitive positioning and implementing new, student-focused teaching and service innovations designed to attract students.

In the near term, the goal is to sustain positive economics and to re-set DeVry University for long-term profitability. Three key actions are being implemented to achieve these results:

Over the long term, management's goal is to transform DeVry University by bolstering its value proposition and student experience. This will help DeVry University better compete in the ever-changing higher education landscape. This initiative will focus on four strategies:

In aligning the cost structure, management is focused on increasing efficiencies. Over the past year DeVry University has reduced costs through staffing adjustments; managing open positions; consolidating locations; optimizing course scheduling to better utilize classrooms; and lowering course materials costs. Management made the decision to close or consolidate certain DeVry University campuses while balancing the potential impact on enrollment and student satisfaction. Since the beginning of fiscal year 2014, DeVry University has closed 17 campus locations and completed 13 campus size reductions. There are plans for 14 additional closures and space reductions. DeVry University operates 82 campus locations as of the commencement of the March 2015 session.

Management believes its planned operational strategies will stabilize the negative enrollment trends over the next several years. Cost reduction initiatives since fiscal year 2012 have reduced operating expenses and shifted costs to a more variable model. However, if operating improvements are not realized, all or some of the goodwill could be impaired in the future. The impairment review completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 indicated the fair value exceeded the carrying value of the DeVry University reporting unit by 24%. Due to the effects of continually declining enrollments, this excess margin has been rapidly declining in recent periods. The actual operating results of DeVry University for the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 are less than the fiscal year 2015 operating plan. As a result of this change in circumstances, management reviewed the May 2014 impairment analysis for DeVry University using revised forecasted operating results. This update indicated the fair value had further declined but still exceeded the carrying value of the DeVry University reporting unit by approximately 14%. Should business conditions at DeVry University deteriorate to the point where the carrying value of this reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then goodwill and intangible assets could be impaired. This could require a write-off of up to $23.8 million.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit or an intangible asset involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. Management bases its fair value estimates on assumptions it believes to be reasonable at the time, but such assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainty. Actual results may differ from those estimates which could lead to additional impairments of intangible assets.

At March 31, 2015 intangible assets from business combinations totaled $325 million, and goodwill totaled $561.4 million. Together, these assets equaled approximately 41% of total assets as of such date, and any impairment could significantly affect future results of operations.

The table below summarizes goodwill balances by reporting unit as of March 31, 2015 (in thousands):

The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by segment as of March 31, 2015 (in thousands):

The net increase in the goodwill balance from June 30, 2014 in the International and Professional Education segment is the result of the addition of goodwill of $10.1 million, $1.7 million and $55.5 million from the acquisitions of FMF, Faci and Damasio, respectively. This was partially offset by changes in the value of the Brazilian Real and British Sterling Pound as compared to the U.S. dollar. See "Note 8- Business Combinations" for further explanation of the acquisition of FMF, Faci and Damasio. Since DeVry Brasil and Becker Europe goodwill is recorded in each group's respective local currency, fluctuations in the respective local currency's value in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of this asset.

The table below summarizes the indefinite-lived intangible asset balances by reporting segment as of March 31, 2015 (dollars in thousands):

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets increased by $17.0 million from June 30, 2014. The increase mainly due to the addition of $5.1 million, $6.8 million and $27.3 million of indefinite-lived intangible assets associated with the acquisitions of FMF, Faci, and Damasio, respectively. This increase was partially offset by a change in the value of the Brazilian Real as compared to the U.S. dollar. Since DeVry Brasil intangible assets are recorded in the local Brazilian currency, fluctuations in the value of the Brazilian Real in relation to the U.S. dollar will cause changes in the balance of these assets.

NOTE 10:  RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

For the three and nine months ending March 31, 2015, DeVry Group recorded pre-tax charges related to real estate consolidations of $5.9 million and $16.9 million, respectively. Also, DeVry University implemented a Voluntary Separation Plan ("VSP") and a reduction in force ("RIF") in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015. These actions reduced DeVry University's workforce by 298 total positions and resulted in pre-tax charges for the three and nine months ending March 31, 2015 of $1.1 million and $13.6 million. Restructuring charges were allocated to segment costs in the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 as follows: $4.5 million to Medical and Healthcare and $26.0 million to Business Technology and Management.

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2014, DeVry Group implemented a VSP that reduced its workforce by 66 positions across DeVry University and the DeVry Group home office. This resulted in a pre-tax charge of $10.4 million in the nine month period that represented severance pay and benefits for these employees. In addition, charges related to real estate consolidation of $6.0 million were recorded during the first nine months of fiscal year 2014. These restructuring costs were allocated to the following DeVry Group segments: $8.0 million to Business, Technology and Management, $5.5 million to Medical and Healthcare and $2.9 million to the DeVry Group home office, which is classified as "Home Office and Other" in "Note 14 - Segment Information" to the consolidated financial statements of this Form 10-Q.

The following table summarizes the separation and restructuring plan activity for the fiscal years 2015 and 2014, for which cash payments are required (dollars in millions):

Of this liability balance, $16.1million is recorded as Accrued Expenses and $12.5 million is recorded as Deferred Rent and Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2015. These liability balances primarily represent rent accruals and costs for employees that have either not yet separated from DeVry Group or their full severance has not yet been paid. All of these remaining costs are expected to be paid over the next 12 months except for rent charges which may be paid out for periods of up to nine years.

NOTE 11: INCOME TAXES

Taxes on income from continuing operations were 13.2% and 13.7% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2015, respectively, compared to 18.7% and 16.9% for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2014. DeVry Group's effective income tax rate reflects benefits derived from significant operations outside the United States. Earnings of these international operations are not subject to U.S. federal or state income taxes, so long as such earnings are not repatriated, as discussed below. Four of DeVry Group's operating units, AUC, which operates in St. Maarten, RUSM, which operates in the Commonwealth of Dominica, RUSVM, which operates in the Federation of St. Christopher, Nevis, St. Kitts in the West Indies, and DeVry Brasil, which operates in Brazil, all benefit from local tax incentives. AUC's effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from investment incentives. RUSM and RUSVM each have agreements with their respective domestic governments that exempt them from local income taxation. Both of these agreements have been extended to provide, in the case of RUSM, an indefinite period of exemption and, in the case of RUSVM, exemption until 2037. DeVry Brasil's effective tax rate reflects benefits derived from its participation in PROUNI, a Brazilian program for providing scholarships to a portion of its undergraduate students.

DeVry Group has not recorded a U.S. federal or state tax provision for the undistributed earnings of its international subsidiaries. It is DeVry Group's intention to indefinitely reinvest accumulated cash balances, future cash flows and post-acquisition undistributed earnings and profits to improve the facilities and operations of its international schools and pursue future opportunities outside the United States. In accordance with this plan, cash held by the international subsidiaries will not be available for general company purposes and under current laws will not be subject to U.S. taxation. As of March 31, 2015 and 2014, cumulative undistributed earnings attributable to international operations were approximately $741.0 million and $608.4 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2015 the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions impacting only the timing of tax benefits, was $7.0 million. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate was $7.0 million. As of March 31, 2014, the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits for uncertain tax positions, including positions impacting only the timing of benefits, was $9.3 million and, if recognized, the total amount would impact the effective tax rate.

We expect that our unrecognized tax benefits will decrease during fiscal year 2015. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2015 the balance decreased by approximately $2.6 million due to the settlement of various audits and the lapsing of statutes of limitation. We do not anticipate a material change in the balance in the next 12 months. DeVry Group classifies interest and penalties on tax uncertainties as a component of the provision for income taxes. The total amount of interest and penalties accrued as of March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014 was $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

NOTE 12: DEBT

DeVry Group had no outstanding borrowings under its credit facility at March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014. DeVry Group does have liabilities recorded for deferred purchase price agreements with sellers related to the purchases of FBV, Facid, Joao Pessoa, FMF and Damasio (see "Note 8 - Business Combinations" for discussion of the Facid, FMF and Damasio acquisitions). This financing is in the form of holdbacks of a portion of the purchase price of these acquisitions or installment payments. Payments are made under these agreements based on payment schedules.

Revolving Credit Facility

DeVry Group entered into a revolving credit facility on March 31, 2015 which expires on March 31, 2020. This facility replaced a similar facility that was to expire on May 10, 2016. The Credit Agreement provides for a five-year multi-currency revolving credit facility in the amount of $400 million (the "Aggregate Commitment") with availability in currencies other than United States dollars of up to $200 million. Up to $50 million of the Aggregate Commitment will be available for letters of credit. Subject to certain conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Aggregate Commitment may be increased up to $550 million. DeVry Group may select interest rates for borrowings under the Credit Agreement equal to LIBOR or a LIBOR-equivalent rate for Eurocurrency Rate Loans or a base rate, plus an applicable rate based on the DeVry Group's consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. The applicable rate ranges from 2% to 3% for Eurocurrency Rate Loans and from 1% to 2% for Base Rate Loans. There are no required principal payments under this revolving credit agreement and all borrowings and letters of credit mature in March of 2020. As a result of the agreement extending beyond one year, any borrowings would be classified as long-term with the exception of amounts expected to be repaid in the 12 months subsequent to the balance sheet date. DeVry Group letters of credit outstanding under this agreement were $0.1 million as of March 31, 2015, and were $7.8 million as of March 31, 2014 under the previous agreement. As of March 31, 2015, DeVry Group is charged an annual fee equal to 2.0% of the undrawn face amount of the outstanding letters of credit under the agreement, payable quarterly. The agreement also requires payment of a commitment fee equal to 0.35% of the undrawn portion of the credit facility as of March 31, 2015. The interest rate, letter of credit fees and commitment fees are adjustable quarterly, based upon DeVry Group's achievement of certain financial ratios.

DeVry Group recorded deferred financing fees of $3.5 million in relation to the revolving credit facility entered into on March 31, 2015 and expensed $0.8 million of unamortized fees related to the previous credit agreement. This expense is classified as Interest Expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015.

The revolving credit agreement contains covenants that, among other things, require maintenance of certain financial ratios, as defined in the agreement. Maintenance of these financial ratios could place restrictions on DeVry Group's ability pay dividends. These financial ratios include a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, a consolidated leverage ratio and a composite Equity, Primary Reserve and Net Income Department of Education financial responsibility ratio. Failure to maintain any of these ratios or to comply with other covenants contained in the agreement will constitute an event of default and could result in termination of the agreement and require payment of all outstanding borrowings and letters of credit. DeVry Group was in compliance with the debt covenants as of March 31, 2015.

The stock of all U.S. and certain foreign subsidiaries of DeVry Group is pledged as collateral for the borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

NOTE 13:  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

DeVry Group is subject to lawsuits, administrative proceedings, regulatory reviews and investigations associated with financial assistance programs and other matters arising in the normal conduct of its business. The following is a description of pending legal matters that may be considered other than ordinary, routine and incidental to the business.

In April 2013, DeVry Group received a subpoena from the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Illinois and a Civil Investigative Demand (a "CID") issued by the Office of the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Illinois subpoena concerns potential state law implications in the event violations of federal law took place. It was issued pursuant to the Illinois False Claims Act in connection with an investigation concerning whether the compensation practices of DeVry Group and certain of its affiliates are in compliance with the Incentive Compensation Ban of the Higher Education Act and required DeVry Group to provide documents relating to these matters for periods on or after January 1, 2002. DeVry Group responded to the subpoena in May 2013. The Massachusetts CID was issued in connection with an investigation into whether DeVry Group caused false claims and/or false statements to be submitted to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to student loans, guarantees, and grants provided to DeVry Group's Massachusetts students and required DeVry Group to answer interrogatories and to provide documents relating to periods on or after January 1, 2007. DeVry Group responded to the CID in May 2013. The timing or outcome of the aforementioned matters, or their possible impact on DeVry Group's business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

On January 28, 2014, DeVry Group received a CID for information from the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") relating to the advertising, marketing, or sale of secondary or postsecondary educational products or services, or educational accreditation products or services.  The stated nature and scope of the CID was to determine whether unnamed persons and/or entities have violated Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, as amended and, if so, whether further FTC action would be in the public interest.  Since receiving the CID, DeVry Group has negotiated its scope with the FTC to the operations of DeVry Group's Title IV eligible institutions, including DeVry University, and has produced, and continues to produce, responsive information.  DeVry Group continues to cooperate with the FTC's inquiry, and is presently in discussions with the FTC's Staff regarding concerns and potential claims the Staff may recommend for consideration by more senior representatives within the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection.  DeVry Group will take every opportunity to address any concerns or potential claims and demonstrate that the FTC should close its inquiry.  The timing or outcome of this matter, or its possible impact on DeVry Group's business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

On July 15, 2014, DeVry Group received a letter dated July 9, 2014 from the New York Office of the Attorney General ("NYOAG"). The letter requested cooperation with the NYOAG's inquiry into whether recent television advertisements and website marketing regarding DeVry University may have violated federal and state laws prohibiting false advertising and deceptive practices.  The letter requested relevant information from January 1, 2011, to the date of the aforementioned letter request to enable NYOAG to make a determination of what action, if any, is warranted. DeVry Group has cooperated fully with the request. The timing or outcome of this matter, or its possible impact on DeVry Group's business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

On April 10, 2015, DeVry Group received from the Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio compulsory requests for documents and information from 2007 through April 1, 2015. The requests address allegations under the False Claims Act that DeVry University offered an associate degree program in Health Information Technology without providing necessary information to applicants regarding requirements for obtaining a degree and a job in the health information technology field upon graduation. DeVry Group is cooperating with the U.S. Attorney with a view toward demonstrating the compliant nature of its practices. The timing or outcome of this matter, or its possible impact on DeVry Group's business, financial condition or results of operations, cannot be predicted at this time.

NOTE 14:  SEGMENT INFORMATION

DeVry Group's principal business is providing postsecondary education. DeVry Group presents three reportable segments: "Business, Technology and Management", which is comprised solely of DeVry University; "Medical and Healthcare" which includes the operations of AUC, RUSM, RUSVM, Chamberlain and Carrington; and "International and Professional Education", which includes the operations of DeVry Brasil and Becker.

These segments are consistent with the method by which the Chief Operating Decision Maker (DeVry Group's President and CEO) evaluates performance and allocates resources. Performance evaluations are based, in part, on each segment's operating income, which is defined as income before noncontrolling interest, income taxes, interest income and expense, and certain home office-related depreciation and expenses. Income taxes, interest income and expense, and certain home office-related depreciation and expenses are reconciling items in arriving at income before income taxes for each segment. As of the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, amortization expense is included in the operating income of each segment and is no longer a reconciling item in arriving at income before income taxes for each segment. Prior year information has been restated to reflect this change. This change was made to reflect how management now evaluates segment operating results. Intersegment sales are accounted for at amounts comparable to sales to nonaffiliated customers and are eliminated in consolidation. The consistent measure of segment assets excludes deferred income tax assets and certain depreciable home office assets. Additions to long-lived assets have been measured in this same manner. Reconciling items are included as home office assets. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in "Note 3 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" to the consolidated financial statements contained in DeVry Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.

Following is a tabulation of business segment information based on the segmentation for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Home office information is included where it is needed to reconcile segment data to the consolidated financial statements (in thousands).

DeVry Group conducts its educational operations in the United States, the Caribbean Islands (countries of Dominica, St. Kitts and St. Maarten), Brazil, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. Other International revenues, which are derived principally from Canada, Europe and the Pacific Rim, were less than 5% of total revenues for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. Revenues and long-lived assets by geographic area are as follows:

No one customer accounted for more than 10% of DeVry Group's consolidated revenues.

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Through its website, DeVry Group offers (free of charge) its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. DeVry Group's website is http://www.devryeducationgroup.com.

The following discussion of DeVry Group's results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with DeVry Group's Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes thereto in Item 1, "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and DeVry Group's Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto in Item 8 "FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA" in DeVry Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. DeVry Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K includes a description of critical accounting policies and estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of DeVry Group's financial statements. These include, but are not limited to, the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; revenue and expense recognition; allowance for uncollectible accounts; internally developed software; land, building and equipment; stock-based compensation; valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; valuation of long-lived assets; and income taxes.

The seasonal pattern of DeVry Group's enrollments and its educational program starting dates affect the results of operations and the timing of cash flows. Therefore, management believes that comparisons of its results of operations should primarily be made to the corresponding period in the preceding year. Comparisons of financial position should be made to both the end of the previous fiscal year and to the end of the corresponding quarterly period in the preceding year.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including those that affect DeVry Group's 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 Group or its management "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "foresees," "intends," "plans" or other words or phrases of similar import. Such statements are inherently uncertain and may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause future results to differ materially from those projected or implied by these forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect DeVry Group's results are described throughout this report, including those in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, in Part II, Item 1, "Legal Proceedings", in Part II, Item 1A. "Risk Factors", and in DeVry Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 27, 2014, including, without limitation, in Item 1A, "Risk Factors" and in the subsections of "Item 1 - Business" entitled "Competition," "Student Admissions," "Accreditation," "Approval and Licensing," "Tuition and Fees," "Financial Aid and Financing Student Education," "Student Loan Defaults," "Career Services," "Seasonality," and "Employees."

All forward-looking statements included in this report speak only as of the date they are made. Except as required under the federal securities laws or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we are not under any obligation to update any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

OVERVIEW

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, DeVry Group's revenue and net income decreased as compared to the year-ago quarter. Revenue in the Business, Technology and Management segment declined in the third quarter, partially offset by revenue growth in the Medical and Healthcare and International and Professional Education segments. Operational and financial highlights for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 include:

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE

During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2015, DeVry Group recorded restructuring charges related to workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at DeVry University and real estate consolidations at Chamberlain and Carrington in order to align its cost structure with enrollments.  During the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2014, DeVry Group recorded restructuring charges primarily related to workforce reductions and real estate consolidations at DeVry University, Carrington and the DeVry Group home office. DeVry Group recorded a gain from the sale of a former DeVry University campus in Decatur, Georgia, during the first nine months of fiscal year 2014.  DeVry Group also recorded the operating results of its Advanced Academics Inc. reporting unit as discontinued operations in both fiscal years 2015 and 2014. The following table illustrates the effects of restructuring charges, discontinued operations and gain on the sale of assets on DeVry Group's earnings. Management believes that the non-GAAP disclosure of net income and earnings per share excluding these special items and discontinued operations provides investors with useful supplemental information regarding the underlying business trends and performance of DeVry Group's ongoing operations and is useful for period-over-period comparisons of such operations given the special nature of the restructuring charges, gain on the sale of assets and discontinued operations. DeVry Group uses these supplemental financial measures internally in its management and budgeting process. However, these non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as a substitute for, DeVry Group's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table reconciles these non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP information (in thousands, except per share data):