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Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Snap-on Tools Product Support Agreement

In February 2023, UTI entered into a new agreement with Snap-on Industrial (“Snap-on Tools”), as a result of the expiration of the previous agreement, that allows UTI to purchase promotional tool kits for its students at a discount from the list price (see below paragraph). In addition, UTI earns credits that are redeemable for Snap-on Tools equipment that is utilized in UTI
training programs. Credits are earned on UTI’s purchases as well as purchases made by students enrolled in the UTI programs. As part of the agreement, UTI has agreed to grant Snap-on Tools exclusive access to its campuses, to display advertising and primarily use their tools to train UTI students. Additionally, per the new agreement, UTI receives a quarterly product donation allowance towards the purchase of tools and equipment which are to be utilized in the UTI training programs at its campuses. The credits and allowances under this agreement may be redeemed in multiple ways. This agreement will expire in December 2027. A net prepaid expense with Snap-on Tools has resulted from an excess of credits earned over credits used of $2.3 million and $4.0 million as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively, which is included in “Other current assets” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

UTI students are provided a Career Starter Tool Set Voucher which can be redeemed for a tool set near graduation. The cost of the tool sets, net of the discount, is accrued during the time period in which the UTI students begin attending school until they have progressed to the point that the promotional tool set vouchers are provided. The condensed consolidated balance sheets include a liability in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” for the tool sets that are expected to be redeemed of $4.3 million and $3.2 million as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Additionally, UTI’s liability to Snap-on Tools for vouchers redeemed by students was $0.4 million and $2.3 million as of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively, and is included in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Surety Bonds

Each of our campuses must be authorized by the applicable state education agency in the state in which the campus is located to operate and to grant certificates, diplomas or degrees to its students. Our campuses are subject to extensive, ongoing regulation by each of these states. Additionally, our campuses are required to be authorized by the applicable state education agencies of certain other states in which our campuses recruit students. Our insurers issue surety bonds for us on behalf of our campuses and admissions representatives with multiple states to maintain authorization to conduct our business. We are obligated to reimburse our insurers for any surety bonds that are paid by the insurers. As of June 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, the total face amount of these surety bonds was approximately $21.9 million and $20.5 million, respectively. The Concorde Acquisition contributed $4.6 million to the face value outstanding as of June 30, 2023.

Legal

In the ordinary conduct of our business, we are periodically subject to lawsuits, demands in arbitration, investigations, regulatory proceedings or other claims, including, but not limited to, claims involving current or former students, routine employment matters, business disputes and regulatory demands. When we are aware of a claim or potential claim, we assess the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we accrue a liability for the loss. When a loss is not both probable and estimable, we do not accrue a liability.
Where a loss is not probable but is reasonably possible, including if a loss in excess of an accrued liability is reasonably possible, we determine whether it is possible to provide an estimate of the amount of the loss or range of possible losses for the claims. We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings, but note that legal proceedings could, generally, have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, results of operations or financial condition.