Enova Withdraws Bank Regulatory Applications, Reaffirms 2026 Guidance

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Enova International has withdrawn its applications with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System related to its proposed acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp, Inc. The company said it had worked constructively with regulators throughout the process but concluded that bank regulatory guidelines and attitudes have not kept pace with the credit needs of underserved consumers and small businesses, and that regulators lack clear standards for nonbanks seeking to become banks. CEO Steve Cunningham said Enova's future growth and success do not depend on becoming a bank. Enova reaffirmed its full-year and third-quarter 2026 guidance, expecting third-quarter revenue growth of around 25% and adjusted EPS growth of around 30% year-over-year, and full-year revenue growth of 20% to 25% with adjusted EPS growth of 30% to 35%. CFO Scott Cornelis said the company intends to accelerate share repurchase activity for the remainder of 2026, with $218 million available under its senior note covenants and $349 million available under its current Board authorization as of June 30, 2026.

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Enova reaffirmed 2026 guidance and said it will accelerate share repurchases with $349M available under its Board authorization.

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Enova's withdrawal of its regulatory applications means the proposed acquisition of Grasshopper Bancorp will not proceed.

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