American Public Education Files for IPO

American Public Education Inc., a Charles Town, West Va.-based provider of online postsecondary education for the military and public service communities, has filed for a $92 million IPO. It plans to trade on the Nasdaq under ticker symbol APEI, with William Blair & Co. and Piper Jaffray serving as co-lead underwriters. Shareholders include ABS Capital Partners (59.11% pre-IPO stake) and Camden Partners (14.63%). www.apus.edu