Laureate 8-K
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): July 20, 2006

LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
Maryland
 
0-22844
 
52-1492296
(State or other jurisdiction
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)

1001 Fleet Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(Address of principal executive offices)         (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (410) 843-6100

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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
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Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On July 20, 2006 the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter and year ended June 30, 2006.  A copy of the release is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The Registrant has posted this Current Report on Form 8-K on its internet website at www.laureate-inc.com.

Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits
 
99.01 Press Release issued July 20, 2006.
 
99.02 Webcast slides for July 20, 2006 presentation.
 
The information in this Form 8-K and the Exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Exchange Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
    LAUREATE EDUCATION, INC.
   
 
 		  
 		  
 
Date: July 20, 2006 By:   /s/ Rosemarie Mecca
 
Name:Rosemarie Mecca
 
Title:  Executive Vice President and
  Chief Financial Officer
 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit   Description
   
99.01  
Press Release issued July 20, 2006.
   
99.02  
Webcast slides for July 20, 2006 presentation.