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Providian Financial Corporation |
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NEWS FROM THE WIRES |
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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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NEWS FROM THE STANDARD |
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PROFILE |
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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 |
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Capital One Financial Corporation (COF)
Household International, Inc. (HI)
NextCard, Inc. (NXCD)
DEALS |
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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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STOCK ANALYSIS |
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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW |
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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 |
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Shailesh J. Mehta
CEO
James H. Rowe
CFO
CONTACT INFO |
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201 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
US
Phone: 415-543-0404
Fax: 415-278-6028
Online: Web Site
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