NELNET INC 8-K
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Nelnet Inc. Completes Acquisition of Finastra's Canadian Loan Servicing Business
What Happened
Nelnet, Inc. announced on February 2, 2026 (Form 8-K) that it, through its wholly owned subsidiary Nelnet Canada, Inc., completed the previously announced acquisition of Finastra Holdings Limited’s Canadian student loan servicing business. The purchase was made under a definitive agreement dated October 22, 2025, and the total cash consideration was CAD $130.5 million (approximately USD $95 million), subject to customary adjustments. The transaction entry was previously disclosed in Nelnet’s 8-K filed October 23, 2025.
Key Details
- Completion date: February 2, 2026 (8-K filing date).
- Buyer: Nelnet Canada, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nelnet, Inc.
- Seller/Target: DH Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Finastra Holdings Limited (Finastra’s Canadian student loan servicing business).
- Purchase price: CAD $130.5 million (~USD $95 million) in cash, subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
- Purchase agreement date: October 22, 2025; prior disclosure: 8-K filed October 23, 2025.
Why It Matters
The acquisition expands Nelnet’s student loan servicing footprint into Canada and adds a servicing business that could contribute recurring servicing revenue and diversify the company’s geographic presence. The 8-K does not provide projected financial impacts or integration details; investors should look for future disclosures (quarterly filings, investor presentations) for information on how the deal affects Nelnet’s revenues, costs, and portfolio size.