Mixed Quarterly Results from Credit Services Companies - Research Report on CapitalSource, Sallie Mae, Equifax, World Acceptance, and Cash America International

NEW YORK, July 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

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Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting CapitalSource Inc. (NYSE: CSE), SLM Corporation (NASDAQ: SLM), Equifax Inc. (NYSE: EFX), World Acceptance Corp. (NASDAQ: WRLD), and Cash America International, Inc. (NYSE: CSH). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

CapitalSource Inc. Research Report

On July 23, 2013, CapitalSource Inc. (CapitalSource) released its Q2 2013 financial results. Interest income was up 5.3% YoY to $101.2 million. Non-interest income was up 14.5% YoY to $15.1 million. Net income was up 30.4% YoY to $30.1 million. "The second quarter at CapitalSource Bank was in line with our expectations, as our growth and profitability metrics continue to outperform most of our peer banks of comparable size," said Tad Lowrey, CapitalSource Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Our net interest margin was down from the prior quarter as we expected, but still above most peers at 4.79%. Our credit performance remained stable, our return on average assets at 1.6% was consistent with the last eight quarters which averaged 1.7% and our capital ratios remain well above industry norms with a Tier 1 leverage ratio of 13.51% at quarter end," concluded Lowrey. The Full Research Report on CapitalSource Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-07-26/CSE]

SLM Corporation Research Report

On July 17, 2013, SLM Corporation (Sallie Mae) released its Q2 2013 financial results. Core earnings were up 90.1% YoY to $462 million, or $1.02 diluted EPS. GAAP Net income was up 86% YoY to $543 million. Diluted EPS was up 103.4% YoY to $1.2. Sallie Mae reported that Q2 2013 private education loan 90-day delinquency and charge-off rates dropped to 3.6% and 2.7%, respectively, their lowest levels since 2008. Jack Remondi, President and CEO of Sallie Mae, commented, "We are pleased with the low delinquency and default results achieved by our customers as the measures confirm the effectiveness of our underwriting standards and servicing solutions." The Company also reported that it expects full-year 2013 private education loan origins to be approximately $4 billion and fully diluted core EPS of $2.80, inclusive of the contributions from the $0.44 earnings per share of gains related to FFELP loan securitization trust residual sales and $0.08 earnings per share from the gain from the business sale that have occurred through June 30, 2013. The Full Research Report on SLM Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-07-26/SLM]

Equifax Inc. Research Report

On July 24, 2013, Equifax Inc. (Equifax) released its Q2 2013 financial results. Operating revenue was up 14.3% YoY to $586.9 million. Consolidated income from continuing operations was up 20.7% YoY to $92.3 million. Net income attributable to the Company was up 18.5% YoY to $90.5 million. Diluted EPS was up 17.7% YoY to $0.73. Richard F. Smith, Equifax' Chairman and CEO, said, "Broad-based performance, including double digit revenue growth and expanded operating margins, drove our strong financial results in the second quarter." Smith added, "With the integration of the CSC acquisition nearly complete and accelerating growth in our core, non-mortgage activities and our strategic initiatives, I am highly confident in our full year guidance." Equifax reported that it expects full-year 2013 consolidated revenue growth to be in the higher end of its 21% to 24% guidance range and operating margin is expected to be between 26% and 27%. The Full Research Report on Equifax Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-07-26/EFX]

World Acceptance Corp. Research Report

On July 25, 2013, World Acceptance Corp. (World Acceptance) released its Q1 FY 2014 (period ended June 30, 2013) financial results. Revenues were up 9.4% YoY to $145.3 million. Net income was up 2.2% YoY to $23.1 million, while diluted EPS was up 14.7% YoY to $1.87. Sandy McLean, CEO of World Acceptance, stated, "World Acceptance's financial results reached record levels in the first quarter. Our net income per dilutive share benefitted from our ongoing share repurchase program." The Full Research Report on World Acceptance Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-07-26/WRLD]

Cash America International, Inc. Research Report

On July 25, 2013, Cash America International, Inc. (Cash America) released its Q2 2013 financial results. Net revenues (total revenue less cost of merchandise sold and loan loss provision expense) were up 4.8% YoY to $244.8 million. Income from operations was down 9.2% YoY to $49.2 million. Net income attributable to the Company was down 15.8% YoY to $25.1 million, while diluted EPS was down 13.8% YoY to $0.81. Daniel R. Feehan, President and CEO of Cash America, said, "The overall financial results for the second quarter reflect the trends that we have experienced over the past four quarters. Our Domestic Retail Services Segment has faced an industry-wide challenge of adjusting to the rapidly changing environment for the commercial sales of scrap gold and to historically tepid loan demand. At the same time, our E-Commerce Segment remains a bright spot for our enterprise with ongoing growth in its revenue and earnings associated with its diversification of loan products in both the U.S. and international markets. We expect the trends reflected in our second quarter results will continue through the balance of 2013." The Full Research Report on Cash America International, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-07-26/CSH]

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