UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 22, 2011
Apollo Group, Inc.
| Arizona | 0-25232 | 86-0419443 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 4025 S. Riverpoint Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona | 85040 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (480) 966-5394
Former name or former address, if changed since last report
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
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Section 5 — Corporate Governance and Management
| Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers |
On February 22, 2011, Stephen J. Giusto resigned from the Board of Directors of Apollo Group,
Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Giusto also served as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board
until his resignation. Mr. Giusto has accepted employment with the Company commencing March 1,
2011 in a senior management position to manage, expand and grow the Company’s educational services
offerings.
In connection with Mr. Giusto’s resignation, Dr. Ann Kirschner has been appointed by the Board
of Directors to serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
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.
| Apollo Group, Inc. |
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| February 22, 2011 | By: | /s/ Brian L. Swartz | ||
| Name: | Brian L. Swartz | |||
| Title: | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||