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Nelnet Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results
Net income $1.13 per share for the quarter, excluding derivative market value adjustments
Loan and Guaranty Servicing revenue increased 26 percent
Tuition Payment Processing and Campus Commerce revenue increased 14 percent

LINCOLN, Neb., August 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet (NYSE: NNI) today reported $53.5 million, or $1.13 per share, of net income, excluding derivative market value adjustments, for the second quarter of 2012, compared with $47.5 million, or $0.98 per share, for the same period a year ago. 
GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011 was $41.4 million, or $0.87 per share, and $37.1 million, or $0.76 per share, respectively. Derivative market value adjustments were $12.1 million, or $0.26 per share after tax, for the second quarter of 2012, compared with $10.4 million, or $0.22 per share after tax, for the second quarter of 2011.      
"In the second quarter of 2012, we reported strong results and showed progress toward achieving our core objectives," said Mike Dunlap, Nelnet Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We continue to focus on growing our fee-based and asset management businesses, driving diversification around our core businesses, and improving our customers' experiences."
Nelnet operates four primary business segments, earning interest income on student loans in its Asset Generation and Management operating segment and fee-based revenue in its Student Loan and Guaranty Servicing, Tuition Payment Processing and Campus Commerce, and Enrollment Services operating segments.  In the second quarter of 2012, the company increased its total revenue to $184.2 million, compared with $175.6 million in the second quarter of 2011.  Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2012 and 2011 were $108.2 million and $100.6 million, respectively.
Student Loan and Guaranty Servicing
Revenue from the company's Student Loan and Guaranty Servicing segment increased 26 percent, or $10.7 million, to $52.4 million for the second quarter of 2012 from $41.7 million for the second quarter of 2011. The increase in revenue is primarily the result of growth in servicing volume for the Department of Education (Department), remote hosting fees, and fee revenue from rehabilitated loans.  
As of June 30, 2012, the company was servicing $56.0 billion of loans for 3.1 million borrowers on behalf of the Department, compared with $38.8 billion of loans for 2.7 million borrowers as of June 30, 2011. Revenue from this contract increased to $16.1 million for the second quarter of 2012, up from $11.9 million for the same period a year ago.
The Student Loan and Guaranty Servicing segment also includes revenue from monthly fees earned from third parties using Nelnet's new hosted servicing software solution to service Federal Direct Loan Program and Federal Family Education Loan Program loans. As of June 30, 2012, 7.9 million borrowers were hosted on the company's solution.
Tuition Payment Processing and Campus Commerce
For the second quarter of 2012, revenue from the company's Tuition Payment Processing and Campus Commerce segment was $16.8 million, an increase of $2.0 million, or 14 percent, from the same period in 2011.
Asset Management
As of June 30, 2012, net student loan assets were $23.5 billion. Substantially all of Nelnet's federal student loans are financed for the life of the loan at rates the company currently believes will generate significant future cash flow of $1.87 billion. On July 1, 2010, the company stopped originating federal student loans because legislation eliminated the Federal Family Education Loan Program. As a result, the company's student loan portfolio will run off over a period of several years.
Historically low interest rates are continuing to provide an opportunity for the company to generate substantial near-term value and cash flow from its student loan portfolio. For the second quarter of 2012, Nelnet reported net interest income of $84.6 million, compared with $88.7 million for the same period a year ago.  Net interest income includes $37.0 million and $32.8 million of fixed rate floor income in the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively.   
Board of Directors Approves Dividend
The Nelnet Board of Directors declared a third quarter cash dividend on the company's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock of $0.10 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2012, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2012. Nelnet currently has 35.8 million shares of Class A common stock and 11.5 million shares of Class B common stock outstanding.
Non-GAAP Performance Measures
Information regarding the company's operating results has historically been provided using "base net income," which consisted of GAAP net income excluding the derivative market value and foreign currency adjustments, amortization of intangible assets, compensation related to business combinations, and variable rate floor income, net of settlements on derivatives.  Due to the decrease in the number and dollar amount of differences between "base net income" and GAAP net income, the company has discontinued utilizing "base net income" when evaluating the performance and profitability of the company and reporting its operating results.
The company will continue to provide additional information related to specific items management believes to be important in the





evaluation of its financial position and performance, including specifically, but not limited to, the impact of the unrealized gains and losses resulting from the change in fair value of derivative instruments in which the company does not qualify for "hedge treatment" under GAAP, and the foreign currency transaction gains or losses resulting from the re-measurement of the company's Euro-denominated bonds to U.S. dollars.  The company believes these point-in-time estimates of asset and liability values related to these financial instruments that are subject to interest and currency rate fluctuations affect the period-to-period comparability of the results of operations.
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements  
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws.  These statements are based on management's current expectations as of the date of this release and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.  Such risks include, among others, risks related to the company's student loan portfolios such as interest rate basis and repricing risk and the use of derivatives to manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations; the company's funding requirements to satisfy asset financing needs; the company's ability to maintain and increase volumes under its loan servicing contract with the Department to service federally owned student loans; changes in the student loan and educational credit and services marketplace resulting from the implementation of or changes in applicable laws, regulations, and government programs; changes in the demand or preferences for educational financing and related services by educational institutions, students, and their families; uncertainties inherent in forecasting future cash flows from student loan assets and related asset-backed securitizations; and changes in general economic and credit market conditions. For more information, see the "Risk Factors" sections and other cautionary discussions of risks and uncertainties included in documents filed or furnished by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the cautionary information about forward-looking statements contained in the company's supplemental financial information for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012.  All information in this release is as of the date of this release. Although the company may from time to time voluntarily update or revise its forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in the company's expectations, the company disclaims any commitment to do so except as required by securities laws.










Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
June 30, 2012
 
March 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
Interest Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan interest
$
151,675

 
154,118

 
146,827

 
305,793

 
294,174

Amortization/accretion of loan premiums/discounts and deferred origination costs, net
(687
)
 
(1,060
)
 
(7,893
)
 
(1,747
)
 
(17,882
)
Investment interest
1,055

 
1,095

 
856

 
2,150

 
1,582

Total interest income
152,043

 
154,153

 
139,790

 
306,196

 
277,874

Interest expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest on bonds and notes payable
67,476

 
69,297

 
51,054

 
136,773

 
103,361

Net interest income
84,567

 
84,856

 
88,736

 
169,423

 
174,513

Less provision for loan losses
7,000

 
6,000

 
5,250

 
13,000

 
9,000

Net interest income after provision for loan losses
77,567

 
78,856

 
83,486

 
156,423

 
165,513

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loan and guaranty servicing revenue
52,391

 
49,488

 
41,735

 
101,879

 
82,148

Tuition payment processing and campus commerce revenue
16,834

 
21,913

 
14,761

 
38,747

 
34,130

Enrollment services revenue
29,710

 
31,664

 
32,315

 
61,374

 
66,183

Other income
8,800

 
10,954

 
6,826

 
19,754

 
13,318

Gain on sale of loans and debt repurchases
935

 

 

 
935

 
8,307

Derivative market value and foreign currency adjustments, net
(19,532
)
 
(15,407
)
 
(16,813
)
 
(34,939
)
 
(15,697
)
Derivative settlements, net
(2,086
)
 
227

 
(3,522
)
 
(1,859
)
 
(7,674
)
Total other income
87,052

 
98,839

 
75,302

 
185,891

 
180,715

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and benefits
48,703

 
49,095

 
42,881

 
97,798

 
86,793

Cost to provide enrollment services
20,374

 
21,678

 
22,140

 
42,052

 
44,979

Depreciation and amortization
8,226

 
8,136

 
6,769

 
16,362

 
13,545

Other
30,908

 
32,263

 
28,767

 
63,171

 
54,872

Total operating expenses
108,211

 
111,172

 
100,557

 
219,383

 
200,189

Income before income taxes
56,408

 
66,523

 
58,231

 
122,931

 
146,039

Income tax expense
(14,878
)
 
(23,230
)
 
(21,106
)
 
(38,108
)
 
(54,034
)
Net income
41,530

 
43,293

 
37,125

 
84,823

 
92,005

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
136

 
152

 

 
288

 

Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc.
$
41,394

 
43,141

 
37,125

 
84,535

 
92,005

Earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - basic
$
0.87

 
0.91

 
0.76

 
1.78

 
1.90

Net income attributable to Nelnet, Inc. shareholders - diluted
$
0.87

 
0.91

 
0.76

 
1.78

 
1.89

Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
47,049,055

 
46,989,773

 
48,302,779

 
47,020,811

 
48,237,411

Diluted
47,292,147

 
47,184,079

 
48,488,046

 
47,240,659

 
48,425,886







Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)

 
As of
 
As of
 
As of
 
June 30, 2012
 
December 31, 2011
 
June 30, 2011
 
(unaudited)
 

 
(unaudited)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Student loans receivable, net
$
23,501,382

 
24,297,876

 
23,228,778

Cash, cash equivalents, and investments
130,310

 
93,350

 
148,005

Restricted cash and investments
976,708

 
724,131

 
675,182

Goodwill
117,118

 
117,118

 
117,118

Intangible assets, net
19,006

 
28,374

 
37,564

Other assets
524,618

 
591,368

 
664,864

Total assets
$
25,269,142

 
25,852,217

 
24,871,511

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Bonds and notes payable
$
23,836,250

 
24,434,540

 
23,605,413

Other liabilities
287,994

 
351,472

 
277,314

Total liabilities
24,124,244

 
24,786,012

 
23,882,727

Equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Total Nelnet, Inc. shareholders' equity
1,144,605

 
1,066,205

 
988,784

Noncontrolling interest
293

 

 

Total equity
1,144,898

 
1,066,205

 
988,784

Total liabilities and equity
$
25,269,142

 
25,852,217

 
24,871,511

Contacts:
Media, Ben Kiser, +1-402-458-3024, or Investors, Phil Morgan, +1-402-458-3038, both of Nelnet, Inc.