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UNITED STATES
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

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2024

SLM CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-13251
52-2013874
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
300 Continental Drive
Newark,
Delaware
19713
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 451-0200
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $.20 per shareSLMThe NASDAQ Global Select Market
Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series B, par value $.20 per shareSLMBPThe NASDAQ Global Select Market

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



ITEM 2.02    RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On July 24, 2024, SLM Corporation (the “Company”) reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the Company’s press release and related earnings results were made available on www.SallieMae.com/investors, and are also furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
The information furnished in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, such information, including such Exhibit, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s registration statements, reports or other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such registration statement, report or other filing.


ITEM 9.01    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Description
 99.1*
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)
*Furnished herewith.








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.

                        
SLM CORPORATION
Date: July 24, 2024
By:/s/ PETER M. GRAHAM
Peter M. Graham
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer


                

                            
                    





Exhibit 99.1
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News Release
For Immediate Release

Sallie Mae Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Financial Results

NEWARK, Del., July 24, 2024 - Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today released second-quarter 2024 financial results. Complete financial results and related materials are available at www.SallieMae.com/investors. The materials will also be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

Sallie Mae will host an earnings conference call today, July 24, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. ET. Executives will be on hand to discuss various highlights of the quarter and to answer questions related to Sallie Mae’s performance. A live audio webcast of the conference call and presentation slides may be accessed at www.SallieMae.com/investors and the hosting website.

A replay of the webcast will be available via the company’s investor website approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion.
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Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and know-how to support access to college and offer products and resources to help customers make new goals and experiences, beyond college, happen. Learn more at SallieMae.com. Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.







Contacts:
Media
Rick Castellano, 302-451-2541, rick.castellano@salliemae.com

Investors
Melissa Bronaugh, 571-526-2455, melissa.bronaugh@salliemae.com


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NEWARK, Del., July 24, 2024 — Sallie Mae (Nasdaq:SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today released its second-quarter 2024 financial results.
$1.11
GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
6%
Private Education Loan Originations Growth from Year-Ago Quarter
$1.6B
Sale of Private Education Loans in
Q2 2024
$80M
Total Net Charge-Offs (2.1% of Average Loans in Repayment (annualized))
$159M
Non-Interest Expenses
“We delivered strong results in the second quarter and first half of the year driven by our core Private Education Loan business, improvements in credit trends, and the gain on our second loan sale of the year. We believe we are well-positioned to continue this positive performance throughout the remainder of the year, which is reflected in our updated guidance.”
                                   
                                Jonathan Witter, CEO, Sallie Mae
Private Education Loan Portfolio Trends

▪$20.5B of average loans outstanding, net, down 1% from Q2 2023.

▪$17M in provisions for credit losses in Q2 2024, compared with $18M in Q2 2023.

▪6.1% allowance as a percentage of the ending total loan balance and accrued interest to be capitalized, compared with 6.5% in Q2 2023.

▪0.8% loans in a hardship forbearance, up from 0.2% in Q2 2023.(1)

▪2.8% delinquencies, excluding those loans within a loan modification qualifying period, as a percentage of loans in repayment, down from 3.3% in Q2 2023.(2)

▪2.19% net charge-offs as a percentage of average loans in repayment (annualized), compared with 2.69% in Q2 2023.
Balance Sheet & Capital Allocation
$0.11
Common stock dividend paid in Q2 2024
14.7%
Total risk-based capital ratio and CET1 capital ratio of 13.4%
2.9M
Shares repurchased in Q2 2024 for $62M(3)
$562M
Capacity remaining under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program as of
June 30, 2024
Income Statement & Earnings Summary
2024 Guidance*
For the full year 2024, the Company expects:
$247M
GAAP Net Income attributable to common stock in Q2 2024
5.36%
Net interest margin for Q2 2024; decrease of 16 basis points from Q2 2023
$2.70 - $2.80
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share
7% - 8%
Private Education Loan Originations Year-over-Year Growth
$112M
Gain on sale of loans in Q2 2024; decrease of $13M from Q2 2023
$17M
Provision for credit losses; decrease from Q2 2023 attributable to $103M release of provision from loan sale and improvements in the economic outlook, offset by originations
$325 million - $345 million
Total Loan Portfolio Net Charge-Offs, or 2.1% - 2.3% of Average Loans in Repayment
$635 million - $655 million
Non-Interest Expenses
Investor Contact: Melissa Bronaugh, 571-526-2455                 Media Contact: Rick Castellano, 302-451-2541

* The 2024 Guidance and related comments constitute forward-looking statements and are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs. There can be no guarantee as to whether and to what extent this guidance will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or release any revision or update to these forward-looking statements. See our Forward-Looking Statements disclosures on pg. 4 for more information.




Quarterly Financial Highlights
Q2 2024Q1 2024Q2 2023
Income Statement ($ millions)
Total interest income$641$664$634
Total interest expense269277247
Net interest income372387387
Less: provisions for credit losses171218
Total non-interest income142174144
Total non-interest expenses159162156
Income tax expense 879792
Net income 252290265
Preferred stock dividends554
Net income attributable to common stock$247$285$261
Ending Balances ($ millions)
Private Education Loans held for investment, net$18,433$19,688$18,649
FFELP Loans held for investment, net483513571
Deposits$20,744$20,903$20,361
Brokered10,03310,2898,720
Retail and other10,71110,61411,641
Key Performance Metrics ($ in millions)
Net interest margin5.36%5.49%5.52%
Yield - Total interest-earning assets9.25%9.41%9.05%
Private Education Loans10.91%11.01%10.79%
Cost of Funds4.16%4.18%3.75%
Return on Assets (“ROA”)(4)
3.6%4.1%3.7%
Return on Common Equity (“ROCE”)(5)
50.6%65.6%65.2%
Private Education Loan sales$1,590$2,100$2,100
Per Common Share
GAAP diluted earnings per common share$1.11$1.27$1.10
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (millions)222224238


















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Footnotes:

(1) We calculate the percentage of loans in hardship and other forbearances as the ratio of (a) Private Education Loans in hardship and other forbearances (excluding loans in an extended grace period) numerator to (b) Private Education Loans in repayment and forbearance denominator. If the customer is in financial hardship, we work with the customer and/or cosigner and identify any available alternative arrangements designed to reduce monthly payment obligations, which may include a short-term hardship forbearance. Loans in hardship and other forbearances (excluding loans in an extended grace period) were approximately $145 million and $154 million at June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

(2) This metric excludes loans in a loan modification qualifying period, which at June 30, 2024 and 2023, totaled approximately $169 million and $77 million, respectively. When giving a customer facing financial difficulty an interest rate reduction under our programs, we evaluate their ability to pay and provide customized repayment terms based upon their financial condition. As part of demonstrating the ability and willingness to pay, the customer must make three consecutive monthly payments at the reduced payment to qualify for the program. After successfully completing the qualifying period (if eligible), borrowers will have their interest rate reduced, term extended and, if re-age eligible, be brought current, consistent with established loan program servicing policies and procedures.

(3) Common shares were repurchased under Rule 10b5-1 trading plans authorized under the Company’s 2024 Share Repurchase Program. As of June 30, 2024, we had $562 million of capacity remaining under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program.

(4) We calculate and report our Return on Assets (“ROA”) as the ratio of (a) GAAP net income numerator (annualized) to (b) the GAAP total average assets denominator.

(5) We calculate and report our Return on Common Equity (“ROCE”) as the ratio of (a) GAAP net income attributable to common stock numerator (annualized) to (b) the net denominator, which consists of GAAP total average equity less total average preferred stock.




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CAUTIONARY NOTE AND DISCLAIMER REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” and information based on management’s current expectations as of the date of this press release. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs, opinions, or expectations and statements that assume or are dependent upon future events, are forward-looking statements. These include, but are not limited to: strategies; goals and assumptions of SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, collectively or individually as the context requires (the “Company”); the Company’s expectation and ability to execute loan sales and share repurchases; statements regarding future developments surrounding COVID-19 or any other pandemic, including, without limitation, statements regarding the potential impact of any such pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, and/or cash flows; the Company’s expectation and ability to pay a quarterly cash dividend on our common stock in the future, subject to the approval of our Board of Directors; the Company’s 2024 guidance; the Company’s three-year horizon outlook; the impact of acquisitions we have made or may make in the future; the Company’s projections regarding originations, net charge-offs, non-interest expenses, earnings, balance sheet position, and other metrics; any estimates related to accounting standard changes; and any estimates related to the impact of credit administration practices changes, including the results of simulations or other behavioral observations.

Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of the Company, which may cause actual results to be materially different from those reflected in such forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be the same as those anticipated by management. The Company cautions readers that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, such forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, the risks and uncertainties set forth in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; the societal, business, and legislative/regulatory impact of pandemics and other public heath crises; increases in financing costs; limits on liquidity; increases in costs associated with compliance with laws and regulations; failure to comply with consumer protection, banking, and other laws or regulations; our ability to timely develop new products and services and the acceptance of those products and services by potential and existing customers; changes in accounting standards and the impact of related changes in significant accounting estimates, including any regarding the measurement of our allowance for credit losses and the related provision expense; any adverse outcomes in any significant litigation to which the Company is a party; credit risk associated with the Company’s exposure to third parties, including counterparties to the Company’s derivative transactions; the effectiveness of our risk management framework and quantitative models; and changes in the terms of education loans and the educational credit marketplace (including changes resulting from new laws and the implementation of existing laws). We could also be affected by, among other things: changes in our funding costs and availability; reductions to our credit ratings; cybersecurity incidents, cyberattacks, and other failures or breaches of our operating systems or infrastructure, including those of third-party vendors; damage to our reputation; risks associated with restructuring initiatives, including failures to successfully implement cost-cutting programs and the adverse effects of such initiatives on our business; changes in the demand for educational financing or in financing preferences of lenders, educational institutions, students, and their families; changes in law and regulations with respect to the student lending business and financial institutions generally; changes in banking rules and regulations, including increased capital requirements; increased competition from banks and other consumer lenders; the creditworthiness of our customers, or any change related thereto; changes in the general interest rate environment, including the rate relationships among relevant money-market instruments and those of our earning assets versus our funding arrangements; rates of prepayments on the loans owned by us; changes in general economic conditions and our ability to successfully effectuate any acquisitions; and other strategic initiatives. The preparation of our consolidated financial statements also requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions, including estimates and assumptions about future events. These estimates or assumptions may prove to be incorrect.

All oral and written forward-looking statements attributed to the Company are expressly qualified in their entirety by the factors, risks, and uncertainties set forth in the foregoing cautionary statements, and are made only as of the date of this press release or, where the statement is oral, as of the date stated. We do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to conform to actual results or changes in our expectations, nor to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date on which such statements were made. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, you should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements discussed.






















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SLM CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
June 30,December 31,
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)20242023
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$5,262,448 $4,149,838 
Investments:
Trading investments at fair value (cost of $45,171 and $43,412, respectively)60,473 54,481 
Available-for-sale investments at fair value (cost of $2,428,037 and $2,563,984, respectively)2,283,262 2,411,622 
Other investments107,064 91,567 
Total investments2,450,799 2,557,670 
Loans held for investment (net of allowance for losses of $1,269,652 and $1,339,772, respectively)18,915,333 20,306,357 
Restricted cash142,230 149,669 
Other interest-earning assets6,362 9,229 
Accrued interest receivable1,391,081 1,379,904 
Premises and equipment, net126,440 129,501 
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net66,102 68,711 
Income taxes receivable, net351,126 366,247 
Other assets56,923 52,342 
Total assets$28,768,844 $29,169,468 
Liabilities
Deposits$20,744,030 $21,653,188 
Long-term borrowings5,403,012 5,227,512 
Other liabilities338,564 407,971 
Total liabilities26,485,606 27,288,671 
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock, par value $0.20 per share, 20 million shares authorized:
Series B: 2.5 million and 2.5 million shares issued, respectively, at stated value of $100 per share251,070 251,070 
Common stock, par value $0.20 per share, 1.125 billion shares authorized: 440.3 million and 438.2 million shares issued, respectively88,056 87,647 
Additional paid-in capital1,173,735 1,148,689 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (net of tax benefit of ($25,378) and ($24,176), respectively)(78,809)(75,104)
Retained earnings4,107,980 3,624,859 
Total SLM Corporation stockholders’ equity before treasury stock5,542,032 5,037,161 
Less: Common stock held in treasury at cost: 222.8 million and 217.9 million shares, respectively(3,258,794)(3,156,364)
Total equity2,283,238 1,880,797 
Total liabilities and equity$28,768,844 $29,169,468 
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SLM CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)2024202320242023
Interest income:
Loans$565,338 $568,342 $1,161,945 $1,151,126 
Investments15,139 12,037 29,646 23,368 
Cash and cash equivalents60,999 53,526 113,443 97,009 
Total interest income641,476 633,905 1,305,034 1,271,503 
Interest expense:
Deposits211,286 191,407 431,731 374,938 
Interest expense on short-term borrowings3,310 3,299 6,872 6,317 
Interest expense on long-term borrowings54,708 52,568 107,243 98,549 
Total interest expense269,304 247,274 545,846 479,804 
Net interest income372,172 386,631 759,188 791,699 
Less: provisions for credit losses16,830 17,729 28,871 131,841 
Net interest income after provisions for credit losses355,342 368,902 730,317 659,858 
Non-interest income:
Gains on sales of loans, net111,929 124,754 254,968 124,745 
Gains (losses) on securities, net2,103 (1,213)4,221 498 
Other income27,773 20,513 56,774 40,522 
Total non-interest income141,805 144,054 315,963 165,765 
Non-interest expenses:
Operating expenses:
Compensation and benefits85,261 78,233 181,737 165,882 
FDIC assessment fees11,727 9,851 25,039 21,380 
Other operating expenses60,218 66,080 110,863 121,441 
Total operating expenses157,206 154,164 317,639 308,703 
Acquired intangible assets amortization expense1,394 2,245 2,609 4,517 
Total non-interest expenses158,600 156,409 320,248 313,220 
Income before income tax expense338,547 356,547 726,032 512,403 
Income tax expense86,554 91,482 184,108 128,820 
Net income251,993 265,065 541,924 383,583 
Preferred stock dividends4,628 4,274 9,281 8,337 
Net income attributable to SLM Corporation common stock$247,365 $260,791 $532,643 $375,246 
Basic earnings per common share$1.13 $1.11 $2.42 $1.57 
Average common shares outstanding218,924 235,061 219,670 238,261 
Diluted earnings per common share$1.11 $1.10 $2.39 $1.56 
Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding222,467 237,592 223,156 240,554 
Declared dividends per common share$0.11 $0.11 $0.22 $0.22 


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