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)
OCTOBER 26, 2004
NELNET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEBRASKA 001-31924 84-0748903
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
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121 SOUTH 13TH STREET
SUITE 201
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA 68508
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (402) 458-2370
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Item 8.01. Other Events.
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On October 26, 2004, Nelnet, Inc. issued a press release
announcing it entered into an agreement to acquire EDULINX Canada
Corporation from CIBC. The transaction is expected to close on or about
November 30, 2004, subject to normal regulatory approval and closing
conditions. This acquisition is not anticipated to have an impact on
Nelnet's 2004 operating results. This acquisition is anticipated to be
accretive to Nelnet's net income in 2005, but the amount is expected to
be immaterial.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this
Current Report.
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.
Dated: October 29, 2004
NELNET, INC.
By: /s/ Terry J. Heimes
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Name: Terry J. Heimes
Title: Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 26, 2004 - "Nelnet announces acquisition
of EDULINX Canada Corporation from CIBC"
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