The company was taken private in May 2016 through a $1.14 billion acquisition by a group of investors including Najafi Companies, Apollo Global Management, and Vistria Group, with delisting completed on February 1, 2017. Apollo Education Group's primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C), positioning it as a significant player in the for-profit higher education sector serving adult learners.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Apollo Education Group operates in a mature, regulated sector facing ongoing scrutiny. While the company maintains a substantial student base and multiple institutional brands, its transition to private ownership and market headwinds in for-profit education limit growth trajectories. Operational scale remains solid but investor sentiment has been challenged.
Top Insights
Operates multiple recognized higher education brands including University of Phoenix, serving the nontraditional adult learning market
Transitioned to private ownership in February 2017 at $10.00 per share after regulatory pressure and declining valuations
Company employs approximately 28,000 total employees across its educational and support services operations
Key competitors include Perdoceo Education, Navitas, Grand Canyon Education, and major university systems