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01/29/10First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
BOSTON, MA, Jan 29, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 and for the six-month period ended December 31, 2009. Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $10.1 million. Total non-interest expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 were $31.2 million, including a $10.7 million unrealized loss on education loans held for sale, as compared t... 
01/26/10First Marblehead to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results on January 29, 2010
BOSTON, MA, Jan 26, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its second quarter fiscal 2010 financial and operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2009 before the market opens on Friday, January 29, 2010. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the growing demand for private education loans by offering national and regional financial institutions and educat... 
11/19/09First Marblehead to Explore Strategic Alternatives for Bank Subsidiary
Union Federal Sells Its Remaining Private Education Loan PortfolioBOSTON, MA, Nov 19, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today affirmed that its subsidiary, Union Federal Savings Bank, has completed the sale of its remaining private education loans held for sale. As a result of the sale of the portfolio, Union Federal no longer carries any private education loans on its balance sheet. The loans, which had an aggregate carrying value of approximately... 
11/09/09First Marblehead to Broadcast Annual Stockholders Meeting on November 16, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Nov 09, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to broadcast its annual meeting of stockholders to be held at 10:00 a.m. EST, in New York on Monday, November 16, 2009. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chief Executive Officer and President will provide an update and outlook for the company. Investors and other interested parties are invited to listen to the annual meeting by accessing a live audio webcast from t... 
10/26/09First Marblehead Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results
BOSTON, MA, Oct 26, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 which ended September 30, 2009. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 were $13.5 million, as compared to ($84.9) million for the same period last year. Total non-interest expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 were $150.2 million, including a $121.5 million unrealized loss on educat... 
10/22/09First Marblehead to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Financial Results on October 26, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Oct 22, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its first quarter fiscal 2010 financial and operating results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2009 before the market opens on Monday, October 26, 2009. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the growing demand for private education loans by offering national and regional financial institutions and educational... 
10/16/09First Marblehead's Bank Subsidiary Sells $234 Million of Private Education Loans
BOSTON, MA, Oct 16, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced that its subsidiary, Union Federal Savings Bank, sold today a portfolio of private education loans with an outstanding principal balance of approximately $234 million. Sale proceeds were approximately $122 million. This action has been taken pursuant to Union Federal's business plans which call for a reduction in the balance of private education loans by December 31, 2009. The loan... 
08/17/09First Marblehead Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2009 Results
BOSTON, MA, Aug 17, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009. Quarterly revenues were positive for the first time since the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 represents the third consecutive quarter of improved year-over-year quarterly results of operations. Total revenues for the fourth q... 
08/12/09First Marblehead to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on August 17, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Aug 12, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 financial and operating results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2009 after market close on Monday, August 17, 2009. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the growing demand for private education loans by offering national and regional financial institutions and educ... 
07/02/09First Marblehead Signs Agreement With the Office of Thrift Supervision
BOSTON, MA, Jul 02, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it has entered into a Supervisory Agreement (Agreement) with the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) and that Union Federal Savings Bank (Bank), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Marblehead, has entered into a Stipulation and Consent agreeing to the issuance of an Order to Cease and Desist (Order) with the OTS. Pursuant to the Agreement and Order, First Marblehead and the B... 
04/28/09First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
BOSTON, MA, Apr 28, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the nine-month period ended on March 31, 2009. Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $(130.6) million, as compared to $(251.8) million for the same period last year. Service revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 reflected the previously announced sale of the company's su... 
04/23/09First Marblehead to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on April 28, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Apr 23, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2009 before the market opens on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the growing demand for private education loans by offering national and regional financial institutions and educational institutions an integrated s... 
04/06/09First Marblehead Sells Selected Trust Residuals, Expects Reduced Future Tax Obligations and Tax Refund
BOSTON, MA, Apr 06, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that it has sold its ownership interest in NC Residuals Owners Trust (the "Trust"). The Trust is the owner of the residual interests in all fifteen of the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts ("NCSLT") which First Marblehead has facilitated. This transaction does not affect any of First Marblehead's interests in securitization trusts relating to its GATE transactions. The... 
02/05/09First Marblehead to Present at the American Securitization Forum on February 9, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Feb 05, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that Gary Santo, Managing Director and co-head of Capital Markets, and Dana Arvidson, Vice President, Capital Markets will present during the annual meeting of the American Securitization Forum, February 8-11, 2009. The 50-minute presentation is scheduled for Monday, February 9 at 5:55 p.m. Eastern time (2:55 p.m. Pacific time). The slides accompanying the presentation will be... 
02/02/09First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
BOSTON, MA, Feb 02, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the six-month period ended on December 31, 2008. Total revenues for the six-month period ended December 31, 2008 were $(171.0) million, a decrease from $257.2 million for the same period last year. Revenues declined principally as a result of not completing a securitization transaction during the... 
01/28/09First Marblehead to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on February 2, 2009
BOSTON, MA, Jan 28, 2009 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2008 after market close on Monday, February 2, 2009. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the growing demand for private education loans by offering national and regional financial institutions and educational institutions an integrated su... 
11/05/08First Marblehead Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
BOSTON, MA, Nov 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which ended on September 30, 2008. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $(84.9) million, down from $380.0 million for the same period last year. Revenues declined principally as a result of the illiquidity in the financing market for private student loans. The company di... 
11/05/08First Marblehead Announces Reduction in Workforce
BOSTON, MA,, Nov 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced it has reduced its full-time employee population by approximately 24% in a continued effort to reduce costs. This represents another phase in the company's cost reduction plan and it will affect staff at its corporate headquarters in Boston and processing center in Medford, Massachusetts. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead helps meet the... 
11/03/08First Marblehead to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Financial Results on November 5, 2008; Annual Stockholders Meeting to be Held on November 6, 2008
BOSTON, MA, Nov 03, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it plans to release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2008 after market close on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. The First Marblehead Corporation also announced that it will broadcast its annual meeting of stockholders to be held in Boston on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at noon EST. Investors and other interested... 
09/23/08First Marblehead Announces Investor Briefing
BOSTON, MA, Sep 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) will host a briefing for investors on September 25, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Daniel Meyers, Chief Executive Officer and President, will deliver the briefing. Investors are invited to listen via a simultaneous internet broadcast on the Company's website at www.firstmarblehead.com, under investors, or by dialing (866) 770-7129 in the United States or (617) 213-8067 from abroad and e... 
09/22/08First Marblehead Announces Management Changes Including Appointment of Kenneth Klipper as Chief Financial Officer and Gary Santo as Co-Head of Capital Markets
BOSTON, MA, Sep 22, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced a series of changes to its management structure. The company announced that Kenneth Klipper will become the Chief Financial Officer effective immediately, succeeding John Hupalo, who has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities. Prior to his appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Klipper served as Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Account... 
08/21/08First Marblehead Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
BOSTON, MA, Aug 21, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, the company recorded a net loss of $235.1 million or $2.46 per diluted share compared to net income of $371.3 million or $3.92 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. For the fourth fiscal... 
08/18/08First Marblehead Announces Closing of GS Capital Partners Investment and Appointment of Daniel Meyers, Co-Founder and Former CEO, as the New Chief Executive Officer
BOSTON, MA, Aug 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Daniel Meyers will return to the Company effective immediately, and beginning September 1, 2008, will serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company he co-founded in 1991. Mr. Meyers also has been elected to the Company's Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2008. In addition, First Marblehead announced that affiliates of GS Capital Part... 
07/23/08Astrive(R) Student Loans Web Site Redesigned to Serve as Knowledge Hub for Education Financing
New Content and Tools Provide Borrowers With Roadmap for Navigating Changing Student Loan EnvironmentBOSTON, MA, Jul 23, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With today's credit market making it more difficult for some Americans to fund their higher education and creating need among families for direction regarding available options, the Astrive Student Loans website (www.astrive.com) has been overhauled to become an information destination for students and families with questions ... 
06/26/08First Marblehead Provides Update on Status of Equity Investment by Affiliates of GS Capital Partners
BOSTON, MA, Jun 26, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- On December 21, 2007, The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced an investment agreement with affiliates of GS Capital Partners (GSCP) under which they invested $59.8 million to acquire shares of the Company's convertible preferred stock, all of which were converted into 5.3 million shares of First Marblehead common stock. The Company and GSCP anticipated a second step of the investment would be completed by the ... 
06/11/08First Marblehead Launches Enhancements to SmartBorrowing.org Site
Information Clearinghouse Enhanced With New Content and Time-Saving, Easy-to-Use Tools, Tips and Navigation FeaturesBOSTON, MA, Jun 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Wondering how much you should borrow for college? See Smart Borrowing Tip #11 on SmartBorrowing.org. Not sure what to expect when dealing with lenders? Read the SmartBorrowing.org "Borrowers Bill of Rights." Mystified by the process colleges use to determine how much of the costs your family will be expected... 
06/06/08Union Federal Savings Bank to Offer Online Banking Services on unionfsb.com
BOSTON, MA, Jun 06, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- Union Federal Savings Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), located in North Providence, R.I., announced today it has entered the online banking space with the launch of the easy-to-use www.unionfsb.com. "The driving principle in moving Union Federal to the online space is the belief that technology and simplicity can actually go hand in hand," said Jack Kopnisky, CEO of First Marbl... 
05/28/08First Marblehead Announces Customized Solutions for Private Student Loan Clients
Flexible, Customizable Features Available to Clients for Coming Academic YearBOSTON, MA, May 28, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced a new product suite which would enable lenders to deliver private student loans to students in the coming 2008-2009 academic year. "Through our new customized solutions, prospective clients would be able to offer tailored program features to their customers -- whether through schools or dir... 
05/15/08First Marblehead Partners With TuitionCoach to Deliver Enhanced College Financing Resources to Students and Families
SmartBorrowing.org and TuitionCoach.com Team Up as Planning for Fall Semester BeginsBOSTON, MA, May 15, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it is partnering with TuitionCoach to enhance both companies' offerings of tips, tools and tactics for helping families determine how best to pay for college. Along with a current array of advice, articles, research data and other resources, users of First Marblehead's SmartBorr... 
05/08/08First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
BOSTON, MA, May 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2008. For the third quarter of fiscal 2008, the company recorded a net loss of $229.6 million or $2.36 per diluted share compared to net income of $71.2 million or $0.75 per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. The Company's net loss... 
05/05/08First Marblehead Streamlines Operations; Reduces Operating Expenses
BOSTON, MA, May 05, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced steps it is taking to reposition itself in a volatile student loan market, including a reduction in operating expenses and a streamlining of operations. "We believe that the private student loan market will continue to fill a vital niche in helping students achieve their education dreams," said First Marblehead CEO and President Jack Kopnisky. "The cost of college... 
04/24/08First Marblehead to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on May 8, 2008
BOSTON, MA, Apr 24, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008 after market close on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT that afternoon to discuss its results. Jack L. Kopnisky, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Financial Officer, will host the cal... 
04/17/08First Marblehead Statement on Bank of America
BOSTON, MA, Apr 17, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today provided the following statement from Jack Kopnisky, the company's Chief Executive Officer and President. "Earlier today, First Marblehead was notified by Bank of America that due to the ongoing disruption in the capital markets it has decided to exit the private student loan business and focus on providing federal student loans. In connection with this decision, Bank of Ame... 
04/08/08First Marblehead Statement on TERI's Petition for Reorganization Under Chapter 11
BOSTON, MA, Apr 08, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today provided the following statement from Jack Kopnisky, the company's Chief Executive Officer and President. "Late yesterday, The Education Resources Institute (TERI), a non-profit guarantor of private student loans, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts... 
03/27/08First Marblehead Statement on Recent Actions by Moody's Investors Service
BOSTON, MA, Mar 27, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today released the following statement regarding recent actions taken by Moody's Investors Service with regard to the ratings of certain classes of notes issued by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts (NCSLT) and separately the ratings actions taken on The Education Resources Institute, Inc. (TERI). In the beginning of December 2007, Moody's Investors Service placed on rev... 
03/04/08First Marblehead Announces Plans to Offer One-Stop Loan Processing Solutions to Colleges and Universities and Student Loan Providers
BOSTON, MA, Mar 04, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With the current credit crunch resulting in a number of student loan providers leaving the marketplace, The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) plans to offer enhanced, one-stop processing of student loans for colleges and universities and student loan providers across the nation. First Marblehead currently provides its clients with an integrated suite of tailored design, implementation and securitization services for ... 
02/22/08First Marblehead to Present at Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Services Conference
BOSTON, MA, Feb 22, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that John A. Hupalo, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse 10th Annual Global Services Conference in Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time. An audio webcast will be available on First Marblehead's web site at www.firstmarblehead.com -- Investors/Webcasts. The audio webcast will be a... 
01/31/08First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results
BOSTON, MA, Jan 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the six-month period ended December 31, 2007. Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2007 were $257.2 million, a decrease of 49% from $500.7 million for the same period last year. Revenues declined principally as a result of a $178.0 million pre-tax write-down of the Co... 
01/31/08SmartBorrowing.org to Provide More Tools and Tips on College Financing in a Free, One-Stop Experience
BOSTON, MA, Jan 31, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- With the season for making decisions about where to go to college -- and how to pay for it -- for the 2008-2009 school year underway, The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced that its popular SmartBorrowing.org Web site will provide an even wider array of tips and tools for helping students and their families plan for college. SmartBorrowing.org was launched in September 2007. "College costs and how families ca... 
01/30/08First Marblehead Names Henry Cornell of Goldman Sachs to Board of Directors
BOSTON, MA, Jan 30, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it has increased the number of Directors serving on its Board to ten and elected Henry Cornell a Director, effective immediately. Henry Cornell is a Managing Director of Goldman Sachs and is the Chief Operating Officer of the Principal Investment Area of Goldman Sachs. He also serves as a member of the global Merchant Banking Investment Committee for the firm... 
01/14/08First Marblehead to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on January 31, 2008
BOSTON, MA, Jan 14, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2007 after market close on Thursday, January 31, 2008. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST that afternoon to discuss its results. Jack L. Kopnisky, Chief Executive Officer and President, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Financial Officer, will host... 
12/21/07First Marblehead Announces Strategic Investment by GS Capital Partners
$260.5 Million Cash Equity Commitment; $1 Billion Goldman Sachs Warehouse Facility; Investor Conference Call Today at 11:00 A.M.BOSTON, MA, Dec 21, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today has entered into a definitive agreement with GS Capital Partners ("GSCP") pursuant to which GSCP will invest up to $260.5 million equal to 19.99% of the shares currently outstanding upon closing of the transaction. In conjunction with this strategic e... 
12/07/07First Marblehead Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON, MA, Dec 07, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's Common Stock, which is the amount paid in the comparable quarter last year. The company paid a cash dividend of $0.275 per share last quarter. The dividend is payable on December 21, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2007. T... 
11/05/07First Marblehead to Webcast Annual Stockholders Meeting on Thursday, November 8, 2007
BOSTON, MA, Nov 05, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will webcast its annual meeting of stockholders to be held on Thursday, November 8, 2007 at 12:00 noon EST in New York City. Those wishing to listen to the webcast can do so through the First Marblehead website, www.firstmarblehead.com, under Investors. About The First Marblehead Corporation -- First Marblehead provides financial solutions that help stude... 
10/25/07First Marblehead Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Results: Net Income Up 20% and Loans Available for Securitization Increase 46% for the Quarter
Loans Available for Securitization and Loans Securitized Were Both Quarterly Records of $2.2 Billion and $2.0 Billion, Respectively, in the First Quarter of Fiscal 2008BOSTON, MA, Oct 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, which ended on September 30, 2007. Total revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $380 million, up 25% from $303 mill... 
10/18/07First Marblehead to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2008 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on October 25, 2007
BOSTON, MA, Oct 18, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its financial and operating results for the three-month period ending September 30, 2007 after market close on Thursday, October 25, 2007. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT that afternoon to discuss its results. Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO and COO, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. I... 
10/01/07First Marblehead Names Todd H. Estabrook Senior Vice President, Marketing
BOSTON, MA, Oct 01, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Todd H. Estabrook has joined the Company as Senior Vice President, Marketing. He will report to Greg Johnson, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Estabrook will be responsible for developing and launching marketing and advertising programs for direct to consumer clients where First Marblehead manages all or a part of the client's marketi... 
09/20/07Student Loan Literacy 101: First Marblehead Launches Initiative to Help Parents and Students Avoid Common Pitfalls in Higher Education Financing
Survey Finds Many Still Lack Basic Information; First Phase of Smart Borrowing Campaign Introduced With "Study Guide" for Student Loan Literacy BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 20, 2007 -- Parents and students looking for help answering the sometimes thorny and confusing questions surrounding student loan financing now have an easy-to-use resource center to turn to for step-by-step guidance. The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD - News... 
09/20/07First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $2.93 Billion Private Student Loan Securitizations
BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 20, 2007 -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD - News ) today announced its estimated revenues in connection with its previously announced securitizations involving The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust (NCSLT) 2007-3 and NCSLT 2007-4. NCSLT 2007-3 expects to issue approximately $1.464 billion in principal amount of asset-backed securities and acquire private student loans with a principal and... 
09/17/07First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Up-Front Fees in Upcoming Securitization
BOSTON, MA, Sep 17, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated up-front structural advisory fees in connection with the securitization expected to close on September 20, 2007. The securitization will be effected in two transactions involving separate purchaser trusts, The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust (NCSLT) 2007-3 and NCSLT 2007-4. NCSLT 2007-3 will issue approximately $1.464 billion in principal amou... 
09/12/07First Marblehead Announces 10% Increase in Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend; Fifth Consecutive Increase in Dividend
BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 12, 2007 -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD - News) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.275 per share on the Company's Common Stock. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 24, 2007. This is the fifth consecutive dividend increase and represents a 10% increase over the previous quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share. About ... 
09/10/07First Marblehead Announces Planned $2.8 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 10, 2007 -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD - News) today announced a planned securitization involving the purchase of private student loans and the related issuance of student loan asset-backed notes. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, the sponsor and depositor of the securitization, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writing Prospectus regarding this transaction. The Company expects the transaction to close on or a... 
09/07/07First Marblehead to Present at Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference
BOSTON, MA, Sep 07, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that Jack L. Kopnisky, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chief Operating Officer, and John A. Hupalo, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference in New York City on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 3:45 p.m. Eastern time. An audio webcast will be available on First Marblehead's we... 
09/06/07First Marblehead Names Jerry M. Hamstead Senior Vice President, Capital Markets
BOSTON, MA, Sep 06, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Jerry M. Hamstead will join the Company as Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, effective October 2, 2007. Jerry will report to John Hupalo, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Hamstead will have direct responsibility for leading the Capital Markets team, which manages the structuring, financing, and execution of the company's f... 
08/31/07Statement From The First Marblehead Corporation on the New York Attorney General's Investigation
BOSTON, MA, Aug 31, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that, as part of the New York Attorney General's ongoing investigation of several lending, educational, and nonprofit institutions, the company received a subpoena on August 22, 2007 for information regarding our role in the student loan industry. We plan to cooperate fully with the Attorney General's information requests. The leadership and employees of The First ... 
08/28/07First Marblehead Announces Form 10-K Filing for Fiscal 2007
BOSTON, MA, Aug 28, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) has today filed with the Securities Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. The annual report on Form 10-K, which includes First Marblehead's audited consolidated financial statements, is available for viewing and downloading, free of charge, through the Investors section of First Marblehead's website at www.firstmarblehead.com, ... 
08/09/07First Marblehead Announces Full Year and Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results: Net Income Up 57% and Earnings Per Share Up 60% for the Year
Loans Available for Securitization Increased by 39% in the Fourth Quarter of FY2007 Compared to the Same Time Period Last Year BOSTON, MA, Aug 09, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. Total revenues for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 were $881 million, up 55% from $569 million for the same period las... 
08/02/07First Marblehead to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on August 9, 2007
BOSTON, MA, Aug 02, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2007 financial and operating results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended June 30, 2007 after market close on Thursday, August 9, 2007. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT that afternoon to discuss its results. Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO and COO, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Finan... 
06/12/07First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $1.04 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON, MA, Jun 12, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated revenues in connection with a previously announced securitization involving The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2 (the "Trust"). The Trust expects to raise approximately $1.04 billion from the sale of asset-backed securities, and expects to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $769.9... 
06/07/07First Marblehead Announces Completion of $122.2 Million Securitization of GATE Student Loans
BOSTON, MA, Jun 07, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the closing of a securitization involving The National Collegiate Trust 2007-A. The Trust raised approximately $122.2 million from the sale of asset-backed securities in a private placement transaction and acquired GATE student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $96.6 million. The GATE loans were originated with the assistance of ... 
06/06/07First Marblehead Announces 67% Increase in Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON, MA, Jun 06, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's Common Stock. The dividend is payable on June 25, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 18, 2007. This is the fourth consecutive dividend increase for the company and represents a 67% increase over the previous quarterly dividend ... 
06/05/07First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Revenues in Upcoming Securitization
BOSTON, MA, Jun 05, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated revenues in connection with the proposed securitization of private student loans to be purchased by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2 (the "Trust"). As previously announced, the Trust expects to issue approximately $1.04 billion in principal amount of asset-backed securities and plans to acquire private student loans with a principal ... 
06/04/07First Marblehead Announces Planned $1.04 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON, MA, Jun 04, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced a planned securitization involving the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-2 (the "Trust") and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset-Backed Notes by the Trust. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, the sponsor and depositor of the securitization, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writi... 
04/26/07First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results : Net Income up 78% and Earnings per Share up 81% Through the First Three Quarters of FY 2007
BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Apr 26, 2007 -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD-News) today announced its financial and operating results for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the nine months ended March 31, 2007. Total revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2007 were $681 million, up 63% from $419 million for the same period last year. Net income for the nine-month period was $293 million, or $3.09 per diluted share, an increase of 78% in net income, and 81% in diluted ear... 
04/25/07First Marblehead's Board of Directors Authorizes Repurchase of Up to 10 Million Shares
BOSTON, MA, Apr 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The 10,000,000 shares now authorized for repurchase includes 3,393,300 shares that remain available for repurchase pursuant to a program approved by the board of directors on... 
04/24/07First Marblehead to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on April 26, 2007
BOSTON, MA, Apr 24, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its financial and operating results for the three- and nine-month periods ending March 31, 2007 after market close on Thursday, April 26, 2007. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT that afternoon to discuss its results. Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO and COO, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Financial Officer, will host the cal... 
03/07/07First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $1.12 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON, MA, Mar 07, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated revenues in connection with a previously announced securitization involving The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-1 (the "Trust"). The Trust expects to raise approximately $1.12 billion from the sale of asset-backed securities, and expects to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $780 m... 
02/27/07First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Up-Front Fees in Upcoming Securitization
BOSTON, MA, Feb 27, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated up-front structural advisory fees in connection with the proposed securitization of private student loans to be purchased by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-1 (the "Trust"). As previously announced, the Trust expects to issue approximately $1.12 billion in principal amount of asset-backed securities and plans to acquire private studen... 
02/21/07First Marblehead Announces Increased Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON, MA--(MARKET WIRE)--Feb 21, 2007 -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD - News) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company's Common Stock, an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. This dividend is payable on March 12, 2007 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 5, 2007. About The First Marblehead Corporation. First Marblehead, a leader in creating s... 
02/15/07First Marblehead Announces Planned $1.12 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON, MA, Feb 15, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced a planned securitization involving the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2007-1 (the "Trust") and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset-Backed Notes by the Trust. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, the sponsor and depositor of the securitization, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writi... 
02/06/07First Marblehead Plans Live Webcast of Investor and Analyst Day Event
BOSTON, MA, Feb 06, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today confirmed that it will webcast its Annual Investor and Analyst Day on Monday, February 12, 2007. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. (ET), and will be accessible on First Marblehead's website, www.firstmarblehead.com. This year's agenda will focus on the Company's Securitization Program, including an in depth discussion of publicly available data and metrics related... 
01/29/07First Marblehead to Provide Private Student Loan Services to E-LOAN
E-LOAN to Market Direct-to-Consumer Private Education LoansBOSTON, MA, Jan 29, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has entered into a multi-year agreement with E-LOAN, one of the nation's premiere online consumer direct lenders. First Marblehead will provide facilitation, securitization and program management services relatin... 
01/25/07First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
Net Income Through First Two Quarters up 110% Over Same Period Last YearBOSTON, MA, Jan 25, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the six-month period ended December 31, 2006. Total revenues for the six months ended December 31, 2006 were $500.7 million, up 87% from $268.4 million for the same period last year. Net income for the six month p... 
01/18/07First Marblehead to Release Second Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on January 25, 2007
BOSTON, MA, Jan 18, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its second quarter fiscal 2007 financial results after market close on Thursday, January 25, 2007. The Company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST that afternoon to discuss its quarterly results. Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO and COO, and John A. Hupalo, Chief Financial Officer, will host the call. Investors and other interested p... 
01/16/07First Marblehead Names Greg D. Johnson Chief Marketing Officer
BOSTON, MA, Jan 16, 2007 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX News Network) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Greg D. Johnson has joined the Company as Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, effective today. He will report to Jack Kopnisky, the company's Chief Executive Officer. Johnson will be responsible for leading all marketing strategy and delivery for First Marblehead. He will direct an expanding in-house marketing function that works in collaborati... 
12/05/06First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $1.0 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON, Dec 05, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated revenues in connection with a previously announced securitization involving The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-4 (the "Trust"). The Trust expects to raise approximately $1.025 billion from the sale of asset-backed securities, and expects to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $725 million, in a transaction t... 
11/30/06The First Marblehead Corporation Completes Acquisition of Union Federal Savings Bank
BOSTON, Nov 30, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Union Federal Savings Bank (UFSB) of North Providence, Rhode Island. About The First Marblehead Corporation. First Marblehead, a leader in creating solutions for education finance, provides outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending in the United States. The Company helps meet the growing demand for p... 
11/27/06First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Up-Front Fees in Upcoming Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated up-front structural advisory fees in connection with the proposed securitization of private student loans to be purchased by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-4 (the "Trust"). As previously announced, the Trust expects to issue $1.025 billion in principal amount of asset-backed securities and plans to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrue... 
11/22/06The First Marblehead Corporation Receives Approval To Acquire Union Federal Savings Bank
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced that it received approval today from the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) to acquire Union Federal Savings Bank (UFSB) of North Providence, Rhode Island. "This acquisition is consistent with First Marblehead's strategy of supporting our clients with the broadest set of financial products and services available," said Jack Kopnisky, First Marblehead's president and chief executive offic... 
11/13/06First Marblehead Announces Planned $1.0 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON, Nov 13, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-4 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, as sponsor and depositor of the securitization, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writing Prospectus ... 
11/10/06First Marblehead Announces Three for Two Stock Split
Company Announces Twenty Percent Increase in Quarterly Cash Dividend BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its Board of Directors has approved a three for two split of the Company's common stock to be effected in the form of a stock dividend payable to holders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2006. The additional shares are expected to be issued on December 4, 2006, immediately preceding payment of t... 
11/08/06First Marblehead to Present at the JPMorgan Small/Mid Cap Conference on November 15, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, John Hupalo, will deliver a presentation at the JPMorgan Small/Mid Cap Conference on November 15, 2006 at 8:45 am EST in Boston, Massachusetts. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be a... 
11/08/06First Marblehead to Present at the Bear Stearns 2006 SMid-Cap Investor Conference on November 14, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, John Hupalo, will deliver a presentation at the Bear Stearns SMid-Cap Investor Conference on November 14, 2006 at 2:50 pm EST in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be a... 
11/06/06First Marblehead to Webcast Annual Meeting on November 9, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will webcast its annual shareholders meeting to be held on November 9, 2006 at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time. Those wishing to listen to the webcast can do so through the First Marblehead website, www.FirstMarblehead.com. About The First Marblehead Corporation - First Marblehe... 
11/01/06First Marblehead Names John A. Hupalo As Chief Financial Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced that John A. Hupalo will become the company's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective immediately, succeeding Donald R. Peck who decided to leave the company to pursue opportunities outside the firm. In making the announcement, First Marblehead's President and CEO Jack L. Kopnisky, commented, "John has been a leader in the student loan industry for nearly 20 ... 
10/26/06First Marblehead Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
Securitization Revenues Drive Strong Earnings BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for its first quarter of fiscal 2007, which ended on September 30, 2006. Total service revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 were $301.8 million, compared to total service revenues of $35.1 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2006. This past quarter, the Company fa... 
10/23/06The First Marblehead Corporation Appoints Richard E. Ross as Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
A Former State Street Corporation Executive Will Report to Chief Administrative Officer Anne BowenBOSTON, Oct 23, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced that Richard E. Ross will join First Marblehead as executive vice president, chief information officer, effective November 6, 2006. He will report to Anne Bowen, the Company's chief administrative officer. Mr. Ross will lead all Information Technology strategy and functions for First Marblehead... 
10/19/06First Marblehead to Release First Quarter Fiscal 2007 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on October 26, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal 2007 financial results before market open on Thursday, October 26, 2006. The Company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST that morning to discuss its quarterly results. Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO and COO, and Donald R. Peck, Executive Vice President and CFO, will host the call. Investors and other interested parties are in... 
10/10/06First Marblehead: Family Talk about Paying for College Gets Shortchanged
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2006--With the costs of higher education continuing to rise and household income not keeping pace, paying for college is a significant issue for most families. But it's not an easy topic for parents and students to discuss, according to new findings released today by The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD). While 79 percent of students and 85 percent of parents surveyed have discussed college financing as a family, these conversations were likel... 
09/26/06First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on Its Largest Private Student Loan Securitization Ever
BOSTON, Sep 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated additional structural advisory fees and residual revenue in connection with a previously announced securitization involving The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-3 (the Trust). The Trust expects to raise approximately $1.84 billion from the sale of asset-backed securities, and expects to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of a... 
09/25/06First Marblehead Announces Form 10-K Filing for Fiscal 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) has announced the filing of its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. The filing was timely made with the Securities Exchange Commission on September 12, 2006. The annual report on Form 10-K, which includes First Marblehead's audited consolidated financial statements, is available for viewing and downloading, free of charge, through the Investors section of First Ma... 
09/14/06First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Up-Front Fees in Upcoming Securitization; Size of Offering and Amount of Loans to be Securitized Increased
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2006--As previously announced, The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) has scheduled the closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-3 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust. The Company expects the transaction to close on or about September 28, 2006. In connection with that securitization, the Trust filed today wit... 
09/08/06First Marblehead to Present at Lehman Brothers Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Peck, will deliver a presentation at the Lehman Brothers 2006 Financial Services Conference on September 13th at 9:15 a.m. in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on September 13, 2005 at the following website: http://custo... 
09/08/06First Marblehead Announces Planned $1.56 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-3 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, as sponsor and depositor of the securitization, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writing Prospe... 
09/07/06First Marblehead Announces Increased Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.15 per share on the Company's Common Stock, an increase from the previous quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. This dividend is payable on September 25, 2006 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 18, 2006. About The First Marblehead Corporation First Marblehead provides... 
08/23/06First Marblehead Corporation and National City Announce Expanded Relationship for Student Loan Program; Agreement Extended Through 2009 and Includes Increased Commitment to Marketing
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 23, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education leading, today announced an expansion of its private student loan services agreement with National City Bank, a subsidiary of National City Corporation (NYSE:NCC), one of the nation's largest financial holding companies. Under the agreement, First Marblehead will provide National City with a comprehensive suite of marke... 
08/10/06First Marblehead Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2006 Results; Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share Increase 72%; Loan Facilitation Volume Growth Continues to Accelerate; Execution Continues to Drive Growth
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Total service revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 increased to $148.8 million, up 24% from $120.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company facilitated the securitization of $756 million of privat... 
08/03/06First Marblehead to Release Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2006 Financial Results, Host Conference Call on August 10, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and fiscal 2006 financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, August 10, 2006. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the Company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Peter B. Tarr, Chairman and General Counsel; Jack L. Kopnisky, Presiden... 
07/17/06The First Marblehead Corporation Files an Application with the Office of Thrift Supervision for the Acquisition of Union Federal Savings Bank
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 17, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that it has submitted an application to the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) for approval to acquire Union Federal Savings Bank in North Providence, Rhode Island, from Union Bank, a Rhode Island banking corporation. Completion of this acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining the approval of the OTS. The Company expects that the acquisition of a fede... 
06/22/06First Marblehead to Provide Direct-to-Consumer Private Student Loan Services for GE Consumer Finance
BOSTON, Jun 22, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- --The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced it has entered into a three-year agreement with GE Consumer Finance, a top provider of innovative financial solutions, to market a full suite of Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) private student loan services under its consumer brand, GE Money. GE Consumer Finance will offer financing programs to a variety of education levels, including K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education. "... 
06/09/06First Marblehead Announces Completion of $281 Million Securitization of GATE and Chela Loans; Company Updates Guidance for Fiscal 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the closing of a securitization of GATE private student loans and private student loans formerly held by Chela Funding II, LLC. The GATE loans were originated with the assistance of First Marblehead and funded by Bank of America. Chela Funding II, LLC is a subsidiary of The Educational Financing Foundation of California. In a private placement transaction, The National Collegiate Tr... 
06/08/06First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $673.3 Million Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced completion of the pricing of debt securities to be issued by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-2 (the Trust) in a previously announced securitization of private student loans. The Trust expects to issue $673.3 million in principal amount of asset-backed securities, and a prospectus supplement has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the transact... 
06/01/06First Marblehead Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's Common Stock. This dividend is payable on June 19, 2006 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 12, 2006. About The First Marblehead Corporation First Marblehead provides outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending in the Unit... 
05/25/06First Marblehead Announces Preliminary Estimate of Up-Front Fees in $673.3 Million Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 25, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its estimated up-front structural advisory fees in connection with the proposed securitization of private student loans to be purchased by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-2 (the Trust). As previously announced, the Trust expects to issue $673.3 million in principal amount of asset-backed securities, and plans to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued ... 
05/23/06First Marblehead Announces Planned $673.3 Million Securitization of Private Student Loans; 2003 Master Trust Will Also Utilize Acquisition Fund to Purchase Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-2 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust. The National Collegiate Funding LLC, as sponsor and depositor of the securitization, plans to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writing Pro... 
05/17/06First Marblehead to Become Provider of Direct-to-Consumer Private Student Loan Services for Key Education Resources(R)
BOSTON, May 17, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced it has entered into a three-year agreement with Key Education Resources(R), the education financing arm of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY), to provide Direct-to-Consumer private student loan program services. Key Education Resources will serve as the lender and marketer for this new product line, and will sell those student loans into a First Marblehead-arranged securitization. "Adding another new par... 
04/27/06First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results; Third Quarter Service Revenues and Net Income Increase 25% on Strong Securitization Results; Loan Facilitation Volume Growth Accelerates
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for its third quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the nine months ended March 31, 2006. Total service revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2006 increased to $149.2 million, up 25% from $119.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company facilitated the securitization of $741 million of private ... 
04/26/06First Marblehead to Present at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference on May 16, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Peck, will deliver a presentation at the UBS Global Financial Services Conference on May 16, 2006 at 3:15 pm Eastern Daylight Time, in New York, New York. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on May 16, 2006 on First Marblehead's website ... 
04/24/06First Marblehead to Release Fiscal 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call on April 27, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will release its fiscal third quarter financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, April 27, 2006. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the Company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Peter B. Tarr, Chairman and General Counsel; Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO a... 
04/04/06First Marblehead Announces New Direct-to-Consumer Contract with Bank of America
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 4, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that it has signed an agreement with Bank of America to provide certain Direct-to-Consumer private student loan services through May 31, 2008, provided that either party may terminate this agreement on or after June 1, 2007 upon 90 days notice. This agreement replaces the Direct-to-Consumer private student loan outsourcing agreement between First Marblehead and Bank of America that was... 
03/14/06First Marblehead Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2006--Following continued strength in loan facilitation volumes to date during the Company's third fiscal quarter, The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's Common Stock. This dividend is payable on March 30, 2006 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 24, 2006. About The First Marblehead Corporati... 
03/07/06First Marblehead Announces Expected Revenues on $900.7 Million Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced that pricing has been completed on a $900.7 million securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-1 (the Trust). The Trust filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Prospectus Supplement regarding this transaction. The Company expects the transaction to close on or about March 9, 2006. As previously a... 
03/02/06First Marblehead Announces Scheduled Closing of $900.7 Million Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the scheduled closing of a $900.7 million securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-1 (the Trust). The Trust filed this morning with the Securities and Exchange Commission a definitive Free Writing Prospectus regarding this transaction. The Company expects the transaction to close on or about March 9, 2006. The... 
02/27/06First Marblehead to Present at the Credit Suisse Global Services Growth Conference on March 13, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 27, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Peck, will deliver a presentation at the Credit Suisse Global Services Growth Conference on March 13, 2006 at 1:00 pm Mountain Standard Time (3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time), in Phoenix, Arizona. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on Mar... 
02/13/06Regions Financial Enters Private Student Loan Business Through Agreement with First Marblehead; New School Channel Offering Complements Bank's Existing FFELP Loan Business
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will provide private school channel student loan products for Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE: RF). Regions Bank sales teams will immediately begin marketing its new private student loan program directly to schools within the 16 states it serves throughout the South, Midwest and Texas. The new private student loan program will complement Regions' existing Federal Family... 
02/10/06First Marblehead Announces Planned $900 Million Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2006-1 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust. The Trust has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Free Writing Prospectus regarding this transaction. The Company expects the transaction to clo... 
02/03/06First Marblehead Plans Live Audio Webcast of Investor Day Event
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2006----The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it will webcast its inaugural Investor Day on Friday, February 10, 2006. The event is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. (ET), and will be accessible on First Marblehead's website, www.firstmarblehead.com. The event will include a series of management presentations and Q&A providing a broad overview of the private student loan market, First Marblehead's securitization process, a... 
02/01/06First Marblehead Creates New Direct-to-Consumer Private Student Loan Solution for Upromise, Inc.; Upromise Advances Its Mission of Helping Families Realize the Dream of College
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced it has entered into a three-year agreement with Upromise, Inc. (www.upromise.com) for the creation of a new suite of private student loan products. Upromise will offer these loans to its more than seven million members and to the millions of families and students who visit its popular website for information on how to save and prepare for college. "We are pleased to sign this agreem... 
01/26/06First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results; Second Quarter Net Income Increases 49% on Strong Revenue Growth
BOSTON, Jan 26, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced its financial and operating results for its second quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the six months ended December 31, 2005. Total service revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 increased to $230.5 million, up 48% from $155.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005. During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company securitized approximately $1.3 billion of private student l... 
01/19/06First Marblehead to Release Fiscal 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call on January 26, 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2006--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced that it will release its fiscal second quarter financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, January 26, 2006. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the Company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EST, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Peter B. Tarr, Chairman and General Counsel; Jack L. Kopnisky, President, CEO ... 
12/20/05Sandra M. Stark Joins First Marblehead as Executive Vice President, Business Development; Larry A. Lutz Appointed Chief Marketing Officer
BOSTON, Dec 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Sandra M. Stark has joined the company as executive vice president, business development effective immediately. Larry A. Lutz, formerly the company's executive vice president, business development, has been appointed to the newly created position of executive vice president, chief marketing officer. Ms. Stark has held a variety of senior management positions with responsibilities fo... 
12/07/05First Marblehead Announces Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's Common Stock. This dividend is payable on December 27, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2005. About The First Marblehead Corporation First Marblehead provides outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending in ... 
12/01/05First Marblehead Announces Extension of GATE Contracts with Bank of America
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) announced that as part of its ongoing discussions with Bank of America regarding First Marblehead's portfolio of student loan products and services, the companies have agreed to extend the terms of the GATE Student and GATE Universal private student loan programs through November 30, 2006. First Marblehead has filed this morning a Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding this ... 
11/16/05First Marblehead Announces Planned Purchase with Proceeds from $1.68 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization; $126 Million of Additional Loans Added
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 16, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 (the Trust) completed its second and final purchase of private student loans using proceeds which the Trust raised from the $1.68 billion securitization closed on October 12, 2005. First Marblehead acted as a structural advisor to this transaction. The Trust originally acquired private student loans with a principal and accrue... 
11/10/05Chase Extends Contract with First Marblehead Through 2010
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2005--First Marblehead (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Chase Education Finance has extended their contract through 2010 for both school channel and direct-to-consumer loans. Chase will continue to fund and market the loans under the programs, while First Marblehead will process the loans. Chase will also sell such loans into First Marblehead-arranged securitizations. "This long-term agreement allows us to build on the tremendous success we h... 
11/02/05First Marblehead Announces Bank of America Opts out of Automatic Annual Renewal of Direct-to-Consumer Program; Current Contract Remains in Place until May 2006; Bank of America Plans to Negotiate Ongoing Relationship over Coming Months
BOSTON, Nov 02, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, announced that it received a notice from Bank of America today seeking to avoid automatic annual renewal of its contract with First Marblehead for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) private student loan origination and securitization services. In accordance with the current contract, the agreement would have renewed automat... 
10/31/05First Marblehead to Present at Bear Stearns Smid-Cap Conference on November 7, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 31, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Jack L. Kopnisky, and its Chief Financial Officer, Donald R. Peck, will deliver a presentation at the Bear Stearns Smid-Cap Conference on November 7, 2005 at 8:00 am, in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be availab... 
10/25/05First Marblehead Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results; Volume of Loans Available for Securitization Increases 27% over Same Quarter Last Year; 36% on a Rolling Twelve-Month Basis
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its financial and operating results for its first quarter of fiscal 2006. As expected, the Company did not conduct a securitization transaction in the first quarter of either fiscal 2006 or fiscal 2005, and hence did not generate any up-front structural advisory fees, additional advisory fees o... 
10/20/05First Marblehead to Webcast Annual Meeting on October 27, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 20, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will webcast its annual shareholders meeting to be held on October 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon Eastern Daylight Time. Those wishing to listen to the webcast can do so through the First Marblehead website, www.FirstMarblehead.com. About First Marblehead First Marblehead provides ... 
10/18/05First Marblehead to Release Fiscal 2006 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call on October 25, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2005----The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal first quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, October 25, 2005. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the Company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live ove... 
10/11/05First Marblehead Announces Scheduled Closing of $1.68 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization; Largest Securitization of Private Student Loans Ever
BOSTON, Oct 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a $1.68 billion securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 (the Trust). The Trust has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement regarding this transaction. The Company exp... 
10/06/05First Marblehead Accelerates Planned Closing Date for $1.68 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that the anticipated closing date for a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 has been accelerated, and that the Company now expects the transaction to close on or about October 12, 2005 under terms and conditions subst... 
09/29/05First Marblehead Board of Directors Authorizes Additional 5,000,000 Share Repurchase
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 5,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market. As previously announced, on April 29, 2005 and June 2, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 1,500,000 shares of ... 
09/27/05First Marblehead Announces Resignation of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Jack Kopnisky to Become Chief Executive Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, announced today that its Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Daniel M. Meyers as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. First Marblehead also announced that Jack L. Kopnisky, President and Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the addit... 
09/27/05First Marblehead Revises Closing Date for Planned $1.68 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced a revision to the anticipated closing date for a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by for The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 (the Trust). The Company now expects the transaction to close on or about October 27, 2005 under terms and conditions substant... 
09/15/05First Marblehead Announces Initiation of Quarterly Cash Dividend
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared an initial cash dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company's Common Stock. This dividend is payable on October 5, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 26, 2005. The Company anticipates that it will continue to pay its shareho... 
09/13/05First Marblehead to Provide Private Student Loan Services to Zions Bank
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed an agreement to provide private student loan program services to Zions Bank. This school channel alternative loan program will be marketed by Zions Bank's education lending sales force. Charter One Bank will serve as program lender, and will sell the loans into a First Marblehead-arr... 
09/12/05First Marblehead Announces Planned $1.68 Billion Securitization of Private Student Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-3 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust and Student Loan Asset Backed Certificates by the related NCF Grantor T... 
09/09/05First Marblehead to Present at Lehman Brothers 2005 Financial Services Conference on September 15, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Meyers, will deliver a presentation at the Lehman Brothers 2005 Financial Services Conference on September 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m., in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on September 15, ... 
08/22/05First Marblehead Appoints KeyBank Executive as President and Chief Operating Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it has appointed Jack L. Kopnisky as its new President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Kopnisky will take on day-to-day operational responsibilities for the Company. Kopnisky will join First Marblehead on September 6, 2005. Kopnisky, age 49, most recently served as President o... 
08/18/05First Marblehead Corporation Announces Expanded Relationship with SunTrust Bank
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to expand its private student loan services to SunTrust Education Loans, a unit of SunTrust Banks, Inc. First Marblehead will structure and process private loan programs for SunTrust Education Loans, and SunTrust will sell the loans into a First Marblehead-arranged securitization. ... 
08/11/05First Marblehead Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2005 Results; Full Year Revenues and Net Income Increase 110% and 112% Over Last Year; Annual Operating Margin Increases to 66%
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 and for the full fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Total service revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 reached $120.2 million, up from $101.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. During the fourth fiscal quarter of 2005,... 
08/04/05First Marblehead Corporation to Release Fiscal 2005 Fourth Quarter/Year-End Financial Results, Host Conference Call on August 11, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal fourth quarter/year-end financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, August 11, 2005. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast liv... 
08/03/05First Marblehead to Serve as Exclusive Provider of Private Direct-to-Consumer Student Loan Products for GMAC Bank
BOSTON, Aug 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to serve as the exclusive provider of private direct-to-consumer student loan products for GMAC Bank. This new agreement with GMAC Bank will significantly broaden the marketing efforts behind the GMAC Bank direct-to-consumer product suite and will include marketing efforts outside the GM... 
06/30/05First Marblehead Facilitates a Unique Securitization of a $174 Million Fleet-Branded School Channel Loan Portfolio for Bank of America
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has facilitated the securitization of a Fleet-branded school channel loan portfolio that Bank of America currently holds totaling approximately $174 million. These loans are guaranteed by The Education Resources Institute, Inc. (TERI) and were originated by Fleet prior to the Bank of America/Fle... 
06/30/05First Marblehead Announces Its Largest-Ever Securitization of GATE Loans
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 30, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has closed its largest ever securitization of The National Collegiate Trust 2005-GATE private student loans. First Marblehead's qualified special purpose entity National Collegiate Trust raised $142.0 million to acquire GATE private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balanc... 
06/24/05First Marblehead Signs Agreement with the College of William & Mary to Offer the W & M Gate Loan to Their Graduate and Undergraduate Students
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 24, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed an agreement with the College of William & Mary to provide a new loan program that will be available to William & Mary undergraduate and graduate students beginning in the fall of 2005. The W & M GATE Loan will serve as a comprehensive alternative loan product that offers compet... 
06/21/05First Marblehead Corporation to Present at Friedman Billings Ramsey's 2nd Annual European Growth Conference on Tuesday, June 28, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 21, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that Donald Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of First Marblehead, will deliver a presentation at the Friedman Billings Ramsey 2nd Annual European Investor Conference on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 8:45 a.m. British Summer Time in London, England (3:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight T... 
06/13/05First Marblehead Corp. Appoints Peter B. Tarr General Counsel
BOSTON, Jun 13, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it has appointed Peter B. Tarr as its general counsel, where he will oversee the legal, compliance and internal audit functions. Tarr will also be nominated to serve as vice chairman of the board of directors. He expects to join the Company in mid-July. Tarr, age 54, is a partner in the corpor... 
06/09/05First Marblehead Corporation to Present at UBS Higher Education Investors Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that Daniel Meyers, Chairman and CEO of First Marblehead, will participate in a panel discussion at the UBS Higher Education Investors Conference on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 9:00 am Eastern Daylight Time in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the pu... 
06/07/05First Marblehead Announces June 2005 Private Label Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 7, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-2 (the Trust). The Trust has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement regarding this transaction. The Company expects the trans... 
06/02/05First Marblehead Board of Directors Authorizes Additional 500,000 Share Repurchase
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As previously announced, on April 29, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 1,000,000... 
06/01/05First Marblehead Corporation and Collegiate Funding Services Reiterate Long-Term Relationship and Commitment
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, reiterated that its contract with Collegiate Funding Services (NASDAQ: CFSI) will remain in full effect until July 2007. Commenting on today's announcement from CFS, Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead Chairman and CEO said, "One of our clients, CFS, disclosed today that it plans to introduce a second direct to consu... 
05/31/05First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to the College Board
The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed an agreement to provide private student loan program services to the College Board. The College Board Connect Loan program will be marketed by the College Board's education lending sales force. Charter One Bank will serve as program lender, and will sell the loans into a First Marblehead-arranged securitization. Daniel... 
05/23/05First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to U.S. Bank
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed an agreement to provide private student loan program services to U.S. Bank for a school channel product line. U.S. Bank will serve as the lender and marketer for this new product line, and will sell the student loans into a First Marblehead-arranged securitization. Daniel Meyers... 
05/20/05First Marblehead Announces Anticipated June 2005 Securitization of TERI-Guaranteed Student Loans
BOSTON, May 20, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-2 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust and Student Loan Asset Backed Certificates by the related NCF Grantor Tr... 
05/18/05First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Exclusive Private Student Loan Services to FindTuition.com
BOSTON, May 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed a contract to become the exclusive provider of private student loan services to FindTuition.com, the nation's leading scholarship information site and largest consolidated database of national, state and college-specific scholarships and grants. FindTuition.com will market these loans t... 
04/29/05First Marblehead Board of Directors Authorizes 1,000,000 Share Repurchase
BOSTON, Apr 29, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by a Committee of the Board of Directors base... 
04/28/05First Marblehead Announces Third Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results; Company Raises Revenue and Earnings Guidance for Fiscal 2005; Provides Preliminary Outlook for Fiscal 2006
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 28, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its financial results for its third quarter of fiscal 2005 and for the nine months ended March 31, 2005. Total service revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 reached $119.5 million, up from $11.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. During the third fiscal quarter of 2005, the Com... 
04/19/05First Marblehead Corporation to Release Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call on April 28, 2005
BOSTON, Apr 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal third quarter financial results after the close of the market on Thursday, April 28, 2005. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the I... 
04/18/05First Marblehead Announces Ralph James Resignation; Former President Was Instrumental In Firm's Growth
BOSTON, Apr 18, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced its Vice Chairman, Ralph James, will be leaving the firm to pursue other interests. Mr. James previously served as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer before reducing his responsibilities in November 2004 and assuming the role of Vice Chairman. Daniel Meyers, Chairman and CEO of... 
03/29/05Citizens Bank, First Marblehead Team up to Give Schools, Students More Loan Choices; Citizens to Launch New, Enhanced Private Education Loan for the 2005-06 School Year
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2005--First Marblehead (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to Citizens Bank. First Marblehead will structure and process these private loan programs, which include products tailored to undergraduate, graduate, medical and continuing education students. This new product suite will replace the current Citizens Ba... 
03/14/05First Marblehead Signs Agreement with Yale University Creating the GATE Y-Loan Program
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed a contract with Yale University to provide a new loan program that will be available to Yale graduate and professional students beginning in the fall of 2005. The GATE Y-Loan program resulted from Yale's desire to provide an accessible and competitively-priced loan option for Y... 
03/03/05First Marblehead Corporation to Present at JPMorgan's Small Cap Conference on March 10, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that Donald R. Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation at JPMorgan's Small Cap Conference, on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 9:15 am Central Standard Time, in Chicago, Illinois. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the publi... 
02/18/05First Marblehead Anticipates Closing $951.5 Million Private Student Loan Securitization; Securitization to Generate $91 Million In Revenue
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced the anticipated closing of a securitization transaction by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-1 and NCF Grantor Trust 2005-1that is expected to raise $951.5 million to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $715 million. The Trust ... 
02/07/05First Marblehead, Collegiate Funding Services Sign Contract to Extend Relationship for Private Education Lending Products
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2005--First Marblehead (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced it has signed an extended term contract with Collegiate Funding Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Collegiate Funding Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFSI), to process and securitize direct-to-consumer and school channel product lines marketed by CFS. First Marblehead has provided private loan products to CFS since May ... 
01/31/05First Marblehead Announces Anticipated February 2005 Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2005-1 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust and Student Loan Asset Backed Certificates by the related NCF ... 
01/31/05First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2005 Results; Revenues Increase 101% over Second Quarter of Last Year; Net Income Increases 103% Over Same Period
BOSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2005 and for the six months ended December 31, 2004. Total service revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 reached $155.8 million, up more than 101% from $77.5 million in the second quarter of 2004. During the second fi... 
01/21/05First Marblehead Corporation to Release Fiscal 2005 Second Quarter Financial Results; Host Conference Call January 31, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal second quarter financial results on Monday, January 31, 2005. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the company will host a conference call that day at 10 a.m. EST, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet. Daniel ... 
01/20/05First Marblehead Corporation to Present at Citigroup Smith Barney's 2005 Financial Services Conference on January 26, 2005
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 20, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that Donald R. Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation at Citigroup Smith Barney's 2005 Financial Services Conference, on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 2:45 pm Eastern Standard Time, in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation... 
01/12/05The First Marblehead Corporation Prices Follow-on Public Offering
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2005--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it has priced its follow-on public offering of 3,420,527 shares of common stock at $57.40 per share. All of the shares were offered by selling stockholders. In addition, the selling stockholders granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 513,078 additional shares for the sole purpose of covering sales of shares in excess of the 3,420,527 shares. First Marblehead wi... 
01/07/05First Marblehead Reports Second Quarter 2005 Facilitation Volume
BOSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2005--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its loan facilitation volumes for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2004. For the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2004, First Marblehead facilitated approximately $560 million of private student loans, an increase of 55% over the comparable period... 
12/27/04First Marblehead Provides Performance Data on Its Website for National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts 2004-1, 2004-2
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 27, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, has made publicly available information regarding the performance through November 30, 2004 of student loans that the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-1, securitized in June 2004, and 2004-2, securitized in October 2004. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chairman and CEO, said, "Most of the assets in the trust have not yet ... 
12/22/04The First Marblehead Corporation Appoints Thomas Cesso as Chief Information Officer
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that Thomas Cesso will join First Marblehead Corporation as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer, a newly created position, effective January 3, 2005. Mr. Cesso, age 46, will lead the formation and execution of all Information Technology strategy and functions for First Marblehead, relying on his almost 2 decades of senior-level experience in IT planning, development,... 
12/14/04Bank One Education Finance Will Give Schools, Students More Loan Choices; Bank One Campus Loan Will be Ready for 2005-06 School Year
CHICAGO, Dec 14, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Colleges and students will have an additional student loan choice in 2005-2006, thanks to a new loan program from Bank One Education Finance Corp. The Bank One Campus Loan program will be available in the spring of 2005 in time for the 2005-2006 academic year, and will be marketed to school financial aid offices by Bank One Education Finance, an affiliate of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM). First Marblehead (NYSE:FMD) will provide progr... 
11/24/04The First Marblehead Corporation Announces Follow-on Public Offering by Selling Stockholders
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a follow-on public offering of 3,442,262 shares of its common stock. All of the shares are to be offered by selling stockholders. In addition, the selling stockholders will grant to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 516,343 additional shares for the sole purpose of covering sales of ... 
11/18/04First Marblehead Announces Company's President to Assume New Role
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that the Company's President, Ralph James, will assume the role of Vice Chairman of the Corporation, which will allow him to focus on the firm's strategic relationships. This new role will also allow Mr. James to pursue interests outside the Company. His previous duties will be assumed by... 
10/28/04First Marblehead Reports First Quarter 2005 Financial Results; Company Increases Guidance for Fiscal 2005; Extends TERI Contract Through 2011
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its financial results for its fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. The Company reported earlier this month that loan facilitations volume for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 totaled $1.03 billion, an increase of 66% over the comparable period last year. First Marblehead's first qua... 
10/26/04First Marblehead Anticipates Closing $1.12 Billion Private Student Loan Securitization; Largest Securitization in Company's History to Generate $133 Million in Revenue
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 26, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced the anticipated closing of a securitization transaction by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-2 that is expected to raise $1.12 billion to acquire private student loans with a principal and accrued interest balance of approximately $815 million. The Trust has filed with the S... 
10/18/04First Marblehead Corporation to Release Fiscal 2005 First Quarter Financial Results; Host Conference Call October 28, 2004
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 18, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal first quarter financial results after market close on Thursday, October 28, 2004. In conjunction with the release of financial results, the company will host a conference call that day at 5 p.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over the... 
10/06/04First Marblehead Announces Record First Quarter Facilitation Volumes
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its loan facilitation volumes for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2004. For the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2004, First Marblehead facilitated approximately $1.03 billion of private student loans, an increase of 66% over the comparable period last year. First Mar... 
10/06/04First Marblehead Announces Anticipated October Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 6, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by The National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-2 (the Trust) and the related issuance of Student Loan Asset Backed Notes by the Trust and Student Loan Asset Backed Certificates by the related NCF G... 
09/29/04First Marblehead CEO Comments on Trust Performance Report
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today commented on the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-1 (the "Trust") Quarterly Distribution Report. Daniel Meyers, Chairman and CEO of First Marblehead said, "The Quarterly Distribution Report we recently posted on our website represents the Company's first opportunity to provide publicly available information about th... 
09/28/04First Marblehead Provides Trust Performance Data on Its Website
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 28, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, has made publicly available information regarding the performance through August 31, 2004 of student loans that the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-1 securitized in June 2004. These performance statistics, which, to date, are within the range of management's expectations, are available at the Investor Relations section o... 
09/09/04First Marblehead and Sovereign Bank Launch New Education Loan Product
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to Sovereign Bank for a school channel product line. Sovereign Bank will act as lender and marketer for the product. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's chairman and CEO, commented, "We are excited to be working with Sovereign Bank, a leading... 
09/08/04First Marblehead Corporation to Present at Lehman Brothers 2004 Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2004
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that its chief financial officer, Donald R. Peck, will deliver a presentation at the Lehman Brothers 2004 Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2004 at 10:15 am, in New York City. First Marblehead's Vice Chairman, Stephen E. Anbinder, will also participate in the presentation. A live aud... 
08/12/04First Marblehead Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2004 Financial Results; Fourth Quarter Loan Facilitation Volume up 89% over Previous Year
Fourth Quarter Loans Available for Securitization up 120% BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2004. Total service revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004 was $101.1 million, compared with $36.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. The Company's ne... 
08/05/04First Marblehead Corporation to Release Fiscal 2004 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings, Host Conference Call August 12
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal fourth quarter and year-end financial results prior to market open on Thursday, August 12, 2004. In conjunction with the earnings release, the company will host a conference call that day at 10 a.m. EDT, which will be simultaneously broadcast live over... 
07/02/04First Marblehead Confirms Long-Term Relationship with JPMorgan Chase/Bank One
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 2, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today confirmed its long-term contractual relationship with the combined JPMorgan Chase/Bank One entity, now that the merger of these two institutions has been completed. Today's announcements by SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae) and Bank One that Bank One has given notice terminating its marketing agree... 
06/22/04The First Marblehead Corporation Prices Follow-on Public Offering
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 22, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced that it has priced its follow-on public offering of 6,440,271 shares of common stock at $36.50 per share. All of the shares were offered by selling stockholders. In addition, the selling stockholders granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 966,041 additional shares for the sole purpose of covering sales of shares in excess of the 6,440,271 shares. First Marblehead wil... 
06/08/04First Marblehead Announces Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 8, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced the scheduled closing of a securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2004-1 (the Trust). The Trust has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a prospectus supplement regarding this transaction. The Company expects ... 
06/03/04The First Marblehead Corporation Announces Follow-on Public Offering by Selling Stockholders
BOSTON, Jun 3, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a follow-on public offering of 6,440,271 shares of its common stock. All of the shares are to be offered by selling stockholders. In addition, the selling stockholders have granted to the underwriters an option to purchase up to 966,041 additional shares for the sole purpose of covering sales of s... 
06/02/04First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Products to Edfinancial Services
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced a four year agreement to provide private student loan products to Edfinancial Services. Edfinancial has also become an approved First Marblehead loan servicer. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chairman and CEO, commented, "We look forward to a productive relationship with Edfinancial as a loan s... 
05/27/04First Marblehead Corporation and Citizens Bank Launch New Direct-to-Consumer Product Line; Citizens Bank Added as Referral Lender
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to Citizens Bank for a direct-to-consumer product line. In addition, Citizens Bank is now a referral lender for First Marblehead-facilitated private student loan programs. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chairman and CEO, commented, "These ar... 
05/27/04First Marblehead Corporation Broadens Relationship with PNC Bank to Include Direct-to-Consumer Product Line; Adds PNC as Referral Lender
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement with PNC Bank, N.A. to offer private education loans directly to consumers. In addition, PNC Bank is now a referral lender for First Marblehead-facilitated private education loan programs. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chairman and CEO, commented, "We've been working with PNC on a... 
05/10/04First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to Creditron Financial Services
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to the Academic Lending Center, a division of Creditron Financial Services. The Academic Lending Center's marketing team of more than 150 loan officers will promote the loan program direct to customers under the name "Custom EduCredit." The pro... 
04/26/04First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to AAA Southern New England
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 26, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced an agreement with AAA Southern New England. First Marblehead will provide private student loan services to AAA Southern New England. The loan program will be available to AAA Southern New England's membership of nearly 2 million people, beginning immediately. Daniel Meyers, First Marblehe... 
04/22/04First Marblehead Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2004 Financial Results
Loan Facilitation Volume up 84% over Previous Year; Loans Available for Securitization up 123% BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004---First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its financial results for the fiscal 2004 third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2004. First Marblehead's 2004 third fiscal quarter loan facilitation volume increased 84% to $48... 
04/07/04First Marblehead Announces Record Third Quarter Facilitation Volume; Raises Guidance for Fiscal 2004
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 7, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its loan facilitation volumes for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2004. For the third quarter ended March 31, 2004, First Marblehead facilitated over $485 million of private student loans, an increase of 84% over the comparable period last year. The year-to-date loan facilitation volume reached... 
04/06/04First Marblehead Corporation Launches Start Education Loan; New Turnkey Private Loan Product for Lenders and Marketers
BOSTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the launch of a new private loan product: the START Education Loan(SM). START is now available to lenders and marketers as a rapidly-implemented, turnkey private loan they can offer to their customer or membership base. It opens the market for FMD to reach smaller organizations who wish to offer... 
03/05/04National Collegiate Funding LLC Announces Shelf Registration
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2004--The National Collegiate Funding LLC filed a shelf registration statement today with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933 of a series of student loan asset backed notes to be offered from time to time. The student loans will be guaranteed by The Education Resources Institute, Inc. The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) will act as structural advisor to The National Collegiat... 
03/04/04First Marblehead Corporation to Present at the Goldman Sachs Financial Services Conference on March 9, 2004
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 4, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that Donald R. Peck, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will make a presentation at Goldman Sachs' Financial Services Conference, on Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. GMT, in London, England. The presentation will be available to the public via conference call. If you are interested in listening t... 
01/28/04First Marblehead Announces Second Quarter Revenue More Than Doubles; Loan Originations Increase 65%; Loans Available For Securitization Increase 104%
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) a leading processor of private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced its financial results for the fiscal 2004 second quarter and six months ended December 31, 2003. Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 reached $77.5 million, up more than 133% from $33.2 million in the second quarter of 2002. In December 2003, the Company securitized $532 million of student loans, a 135% ... 
01/27/04First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to National Education
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to National Education. The loan program will carry a guaranty from The Education Resources Institute (TERI) and will be serviced by American Educational Services (AES). Daniel Meyers, First Marblehead's Chairman and CEO, commented, "First Mar... 
01/26/04First Marblehead Corporation to Present at Smith Barney Citigroup's 2004 Financial Services Conference on January 28, 2004
BOSTON, Jan 26, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced that Daniel Meyers, Chairman and CEO, will make a presentation at Smith Barney Citigroup's 2004 Financial Services Conference, on Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at 2:45 pm Eastern Standard Time, in New York City. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available to the public on January 28, 2... 
01/16/04First Marblehead Corporation to Webcast Second Quarter 2004 Earnings Results on January 28, 2004
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 16, 2004--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD), a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental education lending, today announced that it will release its fiscal second quarter results prior to market open on Wednesday, January 28, 2004. In conjunction with the earnings release, the company will host a conference call that day at 10 a.m. EST to discuss its second quarter results. The call, which will be hosted by Daniel ... 
01/07/04First Marblehead Corporation to Provide Private Student Loan Services to Chase Education Finance
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2004--First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) a leading provider of outsourcing services for private, non-governmental, education lending, today announced an agreement to provide private student loan services to Chase Education Finance, the student lending division of JPMorgan Chase Bank. The loans, to be originated beginning in January, 2004, will carry a guaranty from The Education Resources Institute (TERI) and will be serviced by American Educational S... 
12/11/03First Marblehead Closes $687.5 Million Private Student Loan Securitization
BOSTON, Dec 11, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE: FMD), a market leader in the processing and securitization of private, non-governmental education lending, today announced the closing of a $687.5 million securitization enabling the purchase of private student loans by the National Collegiate Student Loan Trust 2003-1 (NCSL Trust 2003-1) on behalf of owner trustee Wachovia Trust Company, NA. The securitization was structured as a private placement under Rule ... 
10/30/03The First Marblehead Corporation Prices Its Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2003--The First Marblehead Corporation (NYSE:FMD) today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of shares of common stock, which are expected to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on October 31, 2003 under the symbol "FMD." Of the 12,500,000 shares sold in the offering, 6,875,000 shares were offered by the Company at $16.00 per share, and 5,625,000 shares were offered by certain selling stockholders at the same price. The un...