UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2008
NELNET, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nebraska 001-31924 84-0748903
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
121 South 13th Street, Suite 201, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (402) 458-2370
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:
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Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 5.05 AMENDMENTS TO THE REGISTRANT'S CODE OF ETHICS, OR WAIVER OF A
PROVISION OF THE CODE OF ETHICS.
On January 30, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a
new updated and revised code of ethics applicable to all directors, officers and
employees of the Company, entitled the "Nelnet Code of Conduct" (the "Code").
The new Code replaces the Company's prior Code of Business Ethics and Conduct,
and is a result of the Company's initiative to prepare an enhanced new Code with
updated and more detailed provisions to conform to current best practices and
with extensive Company-specific guidance to foster compliance with the
provisions and principles thereof. The Company will post the new Code on its
website at www.nelnetinvestors.com in the near future. The new Code is filed as
Exhibit 14.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit
No. Description
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14.1 Nelnet, Inc. Code of Conduct.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NELNET, INC.
Date: February 5, 2008 By: /S/ Terry J. Heimes
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Terry J. Heimes
Chief Financial Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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14.1 Nelnet, Inc. Code of Conduct.