Core Viewpoint - The SLM Corporation, also known as Sallie Mae, is facing a class action lawsuit due to alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, with claims that the company misrepresented its financial stability and the effectiveness of its loan programs during a specific period in 2025 [1][3]. Group 1: Class Action Details - Investors in SLM securities from July 25, 2025, to August 14, 2025, can seek to be appointed as lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit by February 17, 2026 [1]. - The lawsuit, titled Zappia v. SLM Corporation, accuses SLM and its executives of making false statements and failing to disclose significant increases in early-stage delinquencies [1][3]. Group 2: Allegations and Impact - The lawsuit alleges that SLM overstated the effectiveness of its loss mitigation and loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of its private education loan delinquency rates [3]. - A report from investment bank TD Cowen indicated that July 2025 delinquencies increased by 49 basis points month-over-month, contradicting SLM's CFO's claims of normal seasonal trends, leading to an approximate 8% drop in SLM's stock price following the report [4]. Group 3: Legal Process - The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 allows any investor who invested in SLM securities during the class period to seek appointment as lead plaintiff, representing the interests of the class [5]. - The lead plaintiff can choose a law firm to litigate the case, and participation as lead plaintiff does not affect an investor's ability to share in any potential recovery [5]. Group 4: Law Firm Background - Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP is a leading law firm specializing in securities fraud and shareholder litigation, having secured over $2.5 billion for investors in 2024 alone [6]. - The firm has been recognized for its significant recoveries in securities class action cases, including the largest recovery in history of $7.2 billion in the Enron case [6].
INVESTOR NOTICE: SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (SLM) Investors with Substantial Losses Have Opportunity to Lead Class Action Lawsuit - RGRD Law