Legacy Education forms advisory board to guide expansion

Published 29/04/2025, 14:36
Legacy Education forms advisory board to guide expansion

LANCASTER, Calif. - Legacy Education Inc. (NYSE American: LGCY), a prominent for-profit provider of nursing and allied health education with a market capitalization of $79 million and impressive revenue growth of 33% over the last twelve months, announced the establishment of an Advisory Board aimed at bolstering the company’s strategic growth and expansion across the nation. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains strong financial health with a "GREAT" overall score.

The newly formed Advisory Board is set to play a significant role in advising the leadership of Legacy Education on a variety of strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, clinical site development, strategic partnerships, and industry engagement. The board’s guidance will also extend to public policy, institutional advancement, and fostering long-term student success.

LeeAnn Rohmann, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Legacy, expressed enthusiasm about the development, stating, "These distinguished leaders bring decades of experience in healthcare, education, finance, and operational excellence. Their insights will be invaluable as we continue to scale, innovate, and serve the evolving needs of our students and the communities we impact." The company’s solid financial foundation is reflected in its healthy current ratio of 2.46 and earnings per share of $0.62. InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about Legacy’s financial performance and growth potential.

The Advisory Board members include Robert deRose, a veteran in the financial industry with over half a century of experience and a history of leadership roles in education and healthcare foundations; Tim Lehmann, recognized for his 40-plus years in higher education with a focus on distance learning and student financial services; and Mike Murphy, who brings over four decades of experience in healthcare delivery and corporate governance.

Legacy Education, founded in 2009, has been recognized for its nationally accredited career-focused education programs in the healthcare sector. The company has been committed to expanding its educational offerings through organic enrollment growth, new program introductions, and strategic acquisitions. With a P/E ratio of 14.9 and trading near its InvestingPro Fair Value, the company demonstrates both growth potential and reasonable valuation metrics.

The press release also contains forward-looking statements regarding Legacy’s future plans and prospects. These statements are based on current management expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially.

This announcement is based on a press release statement from Legacy Education Inc. and does not include any speculative or forward-looking commentary.

In other recent news, Legacy Education Inc. has made significant changes to its executive compensation arrangements. According to a recent SEC filing, the company’s CEO, LeeAnn Rohmann, will see her base salary increased to $415,000. Additionally, her compensation package includes performance-based incentives, with the potential for a payout equal to her salary and up to 300% of her salary, contingent upon meeting specific performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee. Concurrently, Legacy Education has formalized an employment agreement with its Chief Financial Officer, Brandon Pope. Pope’s contract establishes a base salary of $300,000, with an opportunity for an annual bonus of up to the same amount, dependent on achieving specific performance targets. His contract duration is set for two years, with automatic renewals unless either party opts out. If terminated without cause or if he resigns for good reason, Pope will receive severance, including two years of base salary and health insurance premium reimbursements. These developments reflect Legacy Education’s strategic focus on incentivizing its leadership to enhance company performance.

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