Company Description
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc., through its subsidiary, The University of Phoenix, Inc., provides online higher education primarily for working adults in the United States.
It develops talent solutions programs for employers, including Talent Source, a talent-sourcing platform that connects employers with students whose skills profiles align with job postings; and Skillmore, an AI-powered tool that scans an employer’s inventory of sought-after skills and designs development pathways to internal job opportunities.
The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The company was formerly known as AP VIII Queso Holdings, L.P. and changed its name to Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. in September 2025.
Phoenix Education Partners, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Ap Viii Socrates Holdings, L.P.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1976 |
| IPO Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Industry | Education & Training Services |
| Sector | Consumer Staples |
| Employees | 5,700 |
| CEO | Christopher Lynne |
Contact Details
Address: 4035 South Riverpoint Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85040-0723 United States | |
| Phone | 800-990-2765 |
| Website | phoenix.edu |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | PXED |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Fiscal Year | September - August |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| IPO Price | $32.00 |
| CIK Code | 0001600222 |
| CUSIP Number | 718968100 |
| ISIN Number | US7189681007 |
| Employer ID | 38-3922540 |
| SIC Code | 8200 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Christopher Lynne | President and Director Nominee |
| Blair Westblom | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer |
| Raghu Krishnaiah | Chief Operating Officer |
| Srini Medi | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Cheryl Naumann | Chief Human Resources Officer |
| John Woods | Chief Academic Officer and Provost |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 424B4 | Prospectus |
| Oct 8, 2025 | CERT | Certification by an exchange approving securities for listing |
| Oct 8, 2025 | S-8 | Securities to be offered to employees in employee benefit plans |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 8-A12B | Registration of securities |
| Sep 30, 2025 | EFFECT | Notice of Effectiveness |
| Sep 30, 2025 | S-1/A | [Amend] General form for registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | S-1/A | [Amend] General form for registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | S-1 | General form for registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | DRS/A | [Amend] [Cover] Draft Registration Statement |