-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DI8VNrVk5QtGkipIIPfQMWyr0PIEQ1a7FHzyhcYbTKhHHdC12zwh5FkGzzIxZIhA Hk6gOL8zxU12G1MKcTAhMg== 0000912057-02-033051.txt : 20020821 0000912057-02-033051.hdr.sgml : 20020821 20020821162958 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000912057-02-033051 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020821 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20020821 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: SLM CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001032033 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141] IRS NUMBER: 522013874 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-13251 FILM NUMBER: 02744939 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11600 SALLIE MAE DR CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20193 BUSINESS PHONE: 7038103000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11600 SALLIE MAE DR CITY: RESTON STATE: VA ZIP: 20193 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: SLM HOLDING CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970203 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: USA EDUCATION INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000801 8-K 1 a2087902z8-k.htm 8-K
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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): August 21, 2002

SLM CORPORATION
(formerly known as USA Education, Inc.)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   52-2013874
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

11600 Sallie Mae Drive, Reston, Virginia
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
20193
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (703) 810-3000


Item 5.    REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

        On August 21, 2002, SLM Corporation issued a press release stating that, in response to inquiries it has received, it has no interest in pursuing a transaction with Golden State Bancorp. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report.


ITEM 7.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

    (a)
    Not applicable.

    (b)
    Not applicable.

    (c)
    Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

            Exhibit 99.1    Press Release, dated August 20, 2002.


SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

  SLM CORPORATION

 
By:
/s/  JOHN F. REMONDI      
  Name: John F. Remondi
Dated: August 21, 2002 Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer


INDEX TO EXHIBIT

Exhibit Number
   Exhibit
   Sequentially
Numbered Page
99.1   Press Release dated August 21, 2002   4


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SIGNATURES
INDEX TO EXHIBIT
 EX-99.1 3 a2087902zex-99_1.htm PRESS RELEASE
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Exhibit 99.1

SallieMae   N E W S    R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Boyle
703/810-5605

Statement on Golden State Bancorp

        RESTON, Va., Aug. 21, 2002—In response to inquiries, SLM Corp. (NYSE: SLM) stated today that it has no interest in pursuing a transaction with Golden State Bancorp.

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Sallie Mae (NYSE: SLM) is the nation's leading provider of education funding, managing nearly $76 billion in student loans for more than seven million borrowers. The company primarily provides federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and offers comprehensive information and resources to guide students, parents and guidance professionals through the financial aid process. The company was founded in 1972 as a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) called the Student Loan Marketing Association, and began the privatization process in 1997. Since then, Sallie Mae's parent company name has changed, most recently to SLM Corporation (effective May 17, 2002). Through its specialized subsidiaries and divisions, the company also provides an array of consumer credit loans, including those for lifelong learning and K-12 education, and business and technical outsourcing services for colleges and universities. More information is available at www.salliemae.com. SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries, other than the Student Loan Marketing Association, are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States.

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