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): May 2, 2005
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Career Education Corporation
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Delaware 0-23245 36-3932190
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
2895 Greenspoint Parkway, Suite 600, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (847) 781-3600
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 2, 2005, Career Education Corporation (the "Registrant") issued a press
release setting forth the Registrant's financial results for the first quarter
ended March 31, 2005. A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached
hereto as Exhibit 99.1, and the information contained therein is incorporated
herein by reference. The information contained in this Form 8-K, including the
exhibit, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it shall not be deemed
incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such
filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated May 2, 2005 reporting the
Registrant's financial results for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2005.
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.
CAREER EDUCATION CORPORATION
By: /s/ Patrick K. Pesch
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Patrick K. Pesch
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Dated: May 2, 2005
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit
Number Description of Exhibits
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99.1 Press Release of Registrant dated May 2, 2005 reporting the
Registrant's financial results for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2005.