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Providian Financial Corporation
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
MasterCard wants some testimony sealed in trial
Aug 13 2001 08:37 AM PDT

Asset-Backeds- Timeshare deal to be launched
Jul 31 2001 03:37 PM PDT

Providian Financial prices $750 mln credit card ABS
Jul 31 2001 02:40 PM PDT

Asset-Backeds- Trading slow, MBNA deal announced
Jul 30 2001 03:14 PM PDT

Providian seen offering $750 mln credit card ABS
Jul 30 2001 12:30 PM PDT

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Comings and Goings
Nov 02 1998 12:00 AM PST

 PROFILE
Providian proves it's prudent and profitable to take risks. One of the top 10 US credit card outfits, Providian Financial issues mainly secured credit cards to more than 16 million customers, many of whom have spotty credit histories; it also issues standard and premium credit cards to those with better credit. The company also offers money market accounts, CDs, and home equity loans. Providian solicits new customers via direct mail, phone calls, and online advertising. Its GetSmart.com is an online lender and deposit institution. Providian has signed an agreement with PayPal, the online payment company, to issue a co-branded card.

 COMPETITION
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)
Household International, Inc. (HI)
NextCard, Inc. (NXCD)

 DEALS
Deal: Providian, PayPal Forge Alliance
Date Announced: 02.06.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 0
Description: Bank card provider to offer co-branded credit card to e-payment company's customers; Providian will license PayPal e-payment technology.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: December
2000 Sales (mil.): 5,948.20
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 47.3%
Employees: 12,449
Revenue per employee: $477,805.45

 KEY PEOPLE
• Shailesh J. Mehta
    CEO
• James H. Rowe
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
201 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
US
Phone: 415-543-0404
Fax: 415-278-6028
Online: Web Site

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