San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/14/2017 -- An investigation was announced on behalf of investors of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) shares over potential securities laws violations by American Public Education and certain of its directors and officers.

Investors who purchased shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at mail@shareholdersfoundation.com or call 858-779-1554.

The investigation by a law firm focuses on possible claims on behalf of purchasers of the securities of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) concerning certain statements by American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI regarding its business, its prospects and its operations were materially false and misleading at the time they were made.

On August 8, 2017, during aftermarket hours, American Public Education, Inc. revealed that it received a Civil Investigative Demand from the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, relating to an investigation of alleged unfair or deceptive acts or practices by American Military University ("AMU") in connection with the recruitment and retention of students and the financing of education. AMU is operated by American Public University System, Inc., American Public Education's wholly owned operating subsidiary. The Civil Investigative Demand requires the production of documents and information relating to recruitment, enrollment, job placement and other matters. Shares of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ:APEI) declined to as low as $18.25 per share on August 9, 2017.

On August 11, 2017, NASDAQ:APEI shares closed at $18.90 per share.

Those who purchased shares of American Public Education, Inc. have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.

Contact:
Shareholders Foundation, Inc.
Michael Daniels
3111 Camino Del Rio North - Suite 423
92108 San Diego
Phone: +1-(858)-779-1554
Fax: +1-(858)-605-5739
mail@shareholdersfoundation.com