FAQs| 1. | On which market does EDMC publicly trade? What is its ticker symbol? | | | Shares of EDMC’s common stock trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, under the ticker symbol “EDMC.” |
| 2. | When did EDMC commence its latest initial public offering? | | | EDMC began actively trading onNASDAQ on October 2, 2009 with an initial public offering of 23,000,000 shares of common stock. Total shares of common stock outstanding are 142,770,277. |
| 3. | What was EDMC’s initial offering price? | | | Shares of EDMC’s common stock began trading on the NASDAQ on October 2, 2009 at $18.00 per share. |
| 4. | Prior to the latest initial public offering, when was EDMC last publicly-traded? | | | EDMC’s first initial public offering was completed on October 30, 1996 at an offering price of $3.75 per share. Prior to the October 2009 initial public offering, EDMC was acquired by a consortium of investors on June 1, 2006 in a transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion, or $43.00 in cash per outstanding share of common stock. The principal investors are Providence Equity Partners, Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, and Leeds Equity Partners. |
| 5. | How can I find out when EDMC announces its earnings? | | | Please register by clicking on Request Information from the menu and include a request to be added to the e-mail distribution list. |
| 6. | How can I get copies of EDMC’s publicly-filed documents? | | | You can view these documents by clicking on SEC Filings from the menu. |
| 7. | When does EDMC’s fiscal year end? | | | EDMC’s fiscal year ends on June 30th. |
| 8. | How can I contact EDMC Investor Relations? | | | John Iannone
AVP and Director of Investor Relations
Education Management Corporation
210 Sixth Avenue
32nd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2603
Phone: (412) 995-7727 |
| 9. | Who is EDMC’s stock transfer agent? | | | American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC.
59 Maiden Lane
Plaza Level
New York, NY 10038
Shareholder services: (800) 937-5449 or (718) 921-8124
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| 10. | Who are EDMC’s independent accountants? | | | Ernst & Young LLP
One Oxford Centre
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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