According to the law firm press release, DeVry Education Group, Inc. provides educational services worldwide through a number of subsidiaries, including DeVry University, one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in the United States. Through its five colleges, DeVry University offers programs in healthcare, business, technology, accounting, finance and law. The Company is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The Complaint brings forth claims for violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose, among other things, that: (i) DeVry University engaged in a multi-year deceptive marketing and advertising campaign; (ii) DeVry University overstated its students’ ability to find employment after graduation (iii) DeVry University overstated the potential income its students could earn after graduation; (iv) and as a result, DeVry overstated its growth, revenue, and earnings potential by concealing the true employment prospects of DeVry University graduates to investors and potential students.

On August 24, 2016, the Court appointed Lead Plaintiff and Counsel. Lead Plaintiff filed an amended Complaint on November 8. A second amended Complaint was filed on December 23.

Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss on January 27, 2017. On December 6, the Court issued an Order granting Defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Plaintiff was given leave to file an amended Complaint. Lead Plaintiff filed a third amended Complaint on January 29, 2018. On March 30, Defendants filed a Motion to Dismiss the amended Complaint. On December 20, the Court issued an Order denying Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the amended Complaint.

On August 30, 2019, the parties entered into a Stipulation of Settlement. The Court issued an Order granting preliminary approval of the Settlement on September 5. On December 6, the Court granted final approval of the Settlement and entered Final Judgment.