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Sallie Mae Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) reported a third-quarter 2021 GAAP net income of $72 million, or $0.24 per diluted share. In addition, the company recorded core earnings of $74 million, matching GAAP earnings.

Private education loan originations rose by 10% year-over-year, reaching $2.1 billion for the quarter, though first nine-month originations saw a slight decline of 0.2% to $4.7 billion.

The Board approved a $250 million increase to the stock repurchase program and declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.11 per share.

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  • 10% increase in private education loan originations to $2.1 billion for Q3 2021.
  • Core earnings of $74 million, up from the previous year.
  • $250 million increase to the share repurchase program.
  • Declaration of a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.11 per share, up from $0.03.
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  • First nine months of 2021 saw a 0.2% decrease in private education loan originations.

Third-Quarter GAAP Net Income Attributable to Common Stock of $72 Million, or $0.24 Per Diluted Share; Third-Quarter “Core Earnings” Attributable to Common Stock of $74 Million, or $0.24 Per Diluted Share

Private Education Loan Originations of $2.1 Billion in Third Quarter of 2021, an Increase of 10 Percent from Year-Ago Quarter; Private Education Loan Originations of $4.7 Billion in First Nine Months of 2021, a Decrease of 0.2 Percent from Year-Ago Period

Board of Directors Approves $250 Million Increase to the 2021 Share Repurchase Program and Declares Common Stock Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2021 of $0.11 Per Share, Up from $0.03 Per Share for Third Quarter 2021

NEWARK, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today released third-quarter 2021 financial results. Highlights of those results are included in the attached supplement. Complete financial results are available at www.SallieMae.com/investors.

Sallie Mae will host an earnings conference call tomorrow, Oct. 21, 2021, at 8 a.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 at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/9rbmfigq.

Participants may also register for the earnings conference call at: https://www.directeventreg.com/der/validateConferenceId.action. Once registration is completed, participants will be provided a dial-in number with a personalized conference code to access the call. Please dial in 15 minutes prior to the start time.

A replay of the webcast will be available via the company’s investor website approximately two hours after the call’s conclusion.

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.

Category: Corporate and Financial

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



Investors

Brian Cronin, 302-451-0304, brian.cronin@salliemae.com

Source: Sallie Mae

FAQ

What are Sallie Mae's third-quarter 2021 earnings results?

Sallie Mae reported a GAAP net income of $72 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, along with core earnings of $74 million.

How much did Sallie Mae increase its share repurchase program?

The board approved a $250 million increase to the share repurchase program.

What is the fourth-quarter dividend announced by Sallie Mae?

Sallie Mae declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.11 per share, up from $0.03 per share in Q3 2021.

How did private education loan originations perform in the third quarter?

Private education loan originations increased by 10% year-over-year to $2.1 billion.

What was the status of Sallie Mae's loan originations for the first nine months of 2021?

Loan originations for the first nine months of 2021 decreased by 0.2% to $4.7 billion.

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