-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, F4/nTAgH2uwiBIu7cSeEgAJ7o0EvsCJIDyyIOabcyw15TJWjCDZKGTmWUKEjcWAt YOTxT1K0GJOo7UkDxv6EFg== 0001157523-08-005165.txt : 20080626 0001157523-08-005165.hdr.sgml : 20080626 20080626083121 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-08-005165 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080626 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080626 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080626 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Discover Financial Services CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001393612 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PERSONAL CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6141] IRS NUMBER: 362517428 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1130 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-33378 FILM NUMBER: 08918131 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2500 LAKE COOK ROAD CITY: RIVERWOODS STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 BUSINESS PHONE: 224-405-0900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2500 LAKE COOK ROAD CITY: RIVERWOODS STATE: IL ZIP: 60015 8-K 1 a5715900.htm DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES 8-K a5715900.htm

 
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): June 26, 2008
 

 
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Commission File Number: 001-33378
 
   
Delaware
36-2517428
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
2500 Lake Cook Road, Riverwoods, Illinois 60015
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(224) 405-0900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

 
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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¨
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¨
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
                     On June 26, 2008, Discover Financial Services (the “Company”) released financial information with respect to its fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2008. A copy of the press release containing this information is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. In addition, a copy of the Company's Financial Data Supplement for its fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2008 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information contained in this Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 and Exhibit 99.2, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except as shall be expressly stated by specific reference in such filing.

 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits  
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press Release of the Company dated June 26, 2008 containing financial information for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008
     
99.2
 
Quarterly Financial Data Supplement of the Company for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008





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.
 
         
   
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES
     
Dated: June 26, 2008
 
By:
 
/s/ Christopher Greene
       
Name:  Christopher Greene
       
Title:  Assistant Secretary
 

 


EXHIBIT INDEX
 
     
Exhibit No.
 
Description
     
99.1
 
Press Release of the Company dated June 26, 2008 containing financial information for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008
     
99.2
 
Quarterly Financial Data Supplement of the Company for the second quarter ended May 31, 2008
     

EX-99.1 2 a5715900-ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 a5715900-ex991.htm
Exhibit 99.1

 
DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS:
NET INCOME OF $234 MILLION AND EARNINGS PER SHARE OF $.48


Riverwoods, IL, June 26, 2008 - - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today reported net income for the second quarter of 2008 of $234 million, or $.48 per share, as compared to $209 million, or $.44 per share, in the second quarter of 2007.  Reported results included income from continuing operations of $202 million, or $.42 per share, and $32 million from discontinued operations related to the company’s International Card segment.

Second Quarter Highlights

·  
Managed loans grew 2% to $47.8 billion; Discover Card sales grew 2% to $22.5 billion.
·  
Including non-credit card loans, the second quarter managed net charge-off rate was 4.99% and the managed over 30 days delinquency rate was 3.81%.
·  
The Third-Party Payments segment debit and credit volume grew 33% to $29.4 billion.
·  
Non-interest expenses decreased 3% from last year.
·  
The company completed the sale of the Goldfish business in the United Kingdom.
·  
The company agreed to acquire Diners Club International, with an expected closing in July.

 
“Despite the challenging economy, Discover delivered solid results this quarter,” said David Nelms, chief executive officer of Discover Financial Services. "We grew managed loans and revenues within our U.S. Card segment and maintained strong credit quality.  We are also very pleased with the performance of our Third-Party Payments segment, which delivered record network volume of $29 billion, an increase of 33% from last year.  With the pending acquisition and integration of Diners Club International, we expect to significantly improve our competitive position in this segment through global reach and by accelerating growth in our payments network revenues."
 
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Segment Results (Managed Basis):

U.S. Card

Managed loans grew to $47.8 billion, up 2% from last year, as the company remained diligent in maintaining strong credit quality and improving net interest margin in the current environment.  Balance transfer volume was reduced by 32% from last year, and sales volume grew at a slower pace, increasing 2%.

Beginning this quarter, the company is reporting its portfolio statistics, including managed loans, interest yield, charge-offs and delinquencies, on a segment basis to reflect the inclusion of non-card loan products in all measures.  The segment managed over 30 days delinquency rate of 3.81% was down seasonally from the first quarter of 2008, and up 84 basis points from last year.  The managed credit card over 30 days delinquency rate was 3.85%, down 8 basis points from last quarter and up 88 basis points from last year.  The segment managed net charge-off rate increased to 4.99% for the second quarter of 2008, up 102 basis points from last year, while the managed credit card net charge-off rate increased to 5.05%, reflecting continued deterioration in the economic environment.

U.S. Card pretax income was $309 million in the second quarter of 2008, down 20% from the second quarter of 2007, as revenues net of interest expense increased 3% to $1.5 billion, provision for loan losses increased 31% to $582 million, and non-interest expenses declined 3% to $586 million.
·  
Managed net interest income increased $114 million, or 13%, reflecting widening net interest margins benefiting from lower cost of funds and a reduction in, and higher rates on, promotional balances.
·  
Other income decreased $71 million, or 14%, reflecting:
·  
A $44 million unfavorable revaluation of the company’s retained interests in securitizations as compared to a $36 million favorable revaluation in the second quarter of 2007;
·  
The previously announced $31 million write-down of an investment in the asset-backed commercial paper notes of Golden Key U.S. LLC, which had invested in U.S. mortgage-backed securities; and
 
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·  
A $47 million increase in discount and interchange revenue related to increased sales volumes as well as lower rewards costs related to revised forfeiture assumptions.
·  
Provision for loan losses increased 31% due to higher net charge-offs reflecting recent credit trends.  The loan loss reserve rate increased to 4.28% in the quarter; however, the allowance for loan losses declined by $14 million from last quarter due to a lower level of on-balance sheet loans as a result of securitization activity.
·  
Expenses declined $16 million, or 3%, principally due to lower professional fees related to lower legal and consulting costs.
 
 
Third-Party Payments

The Third-Party Payments segment produced record transaction volume of $29.4 billion, up 33% from last year, reflecting the impact of new issuer signings in 2007 as well as increased volumes from existing issuers.  Pretax income of $17 million was up 110% from the second quarter of 2007 as revenues increased 26% to $38 million, while expenses fell 4% to $21 million.
·  
Other income increased $8 million, or 27%, reflecting increased volumes and fee revenues.
·  
Expenses decreased $1 million, or 4%, reflecting lower transaction processing and consulting costs.

Discontinued Operations

On March 31, 2008, the company completed the sale of its Goldfish business in the United Kingdom to Barclays Bank PLC. In the second quarter of 2008, the company recognized income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $32 million.

Dividend Declaration/Stock Repurchase Program

The company declared a cash dividend of $.06 per share, payable on July 22, 2008, to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 1, 2008. No stock repurchases were conducted under the stock repurchase program during the second quarter.
 
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Conference Call and Webcast Information

The company will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter results on Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 10 a.m. Central time.  Interested parties can listen to the conference call via a live audio webcast at http://investorrelations.discoverfinancial.com.

About Discover Financial Services
 
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a leading credit card issuer and electronic payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. The company operates the Discover Card, America's cash rewards pioneer. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. Its payments businesses consist of the Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations, and PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
 
Contacts:
 
Investors:
Craig Streem, 224-405-3575
craigstreem@discover.com
 
Media:
Leslie Sutton, 224-405-3965
lesliesutton@discover.com
 
A financial summary follows. Financial, statistical, and business related information, as well as information regarding business and segment trends, is included in the Financial Supplement. Both the earnings release and the Financial Supplement are available online in the Investor Relations section at www.discoverfinancial.com.
 
Financial information presented on a managed basis assumes that loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents financial information regarding these loans in a manner similar to the presentation of financial information regarding loans that have not been sold. Management believes it is useful for investors to consider the credit performance of the entire managed loan portfolio to understand the quality of loan originations and the related credit risks inherent in the owned portfolio and retained interests in securitization.  For more information, and a detailed reconciliation, please refer to the schedule titled “Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data” attached to this press release.
 
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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Discover Financial Services' management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and there is no undertaking to update or revise them as more information becomes available.  The following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the actions and initiatives of current and potential competitors; our ability to manage credit risks and securitize our receivables at acceptable rates; changes in economic variables, such as the number and size of personal bankruptcy filings, the rate of unemployment and the levels of consumer confidence and consumer debt; the level and volatility of equity prices, commodity prices and interest rates, currency values, investments, other market fluctuations and other market indices; the availability and cost of funding and capital; access to U.S. debt and deposit markets; losses in our investment portfolio; the ability to increase or sustain Discover Card usage or attract new cardmembers and introduce new products or services; our ability to attract new merchants and maintain relationships with current merchants; material security breaches of key systems; unforeseen and catastrophic events; our reputation; the potential effects of technological changes; the effect of political, economic and market conditions and geopolitical events; unanticipated developments relating to lawsuits, investigations or similar matters; the impact of current, pending and future legislation, regulation and regulatory and legal actions; our ability to attract and retain employees; the ability to protect our intellectual property; the impact of our separation from Morgan Stanley; the impact of any potential future acquisitions; investor sentiment; and the restrictions on our operations resulting from indebtedness incurred during our separation from Morgan Stanley.
 
Additional factors that could cause Discover Financial Services' results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2007, filed with the SEC and available at the SEC's internet site (http://www.sec.gov).

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Discover Financial Services
                 
GAAP Basis
                 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per
             
share statistics)
 
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Earnings Summary
                 
    Interest Income
  $ 612,063     $ 662,802     $ 637,656  
    Interest Expense
    313,248       339,441       303,422  
Net Interest Income
    298,815       323,361       334,234  
Other Income
    844,892       975,544       829,786  
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,143,707       1,298,905       1,164,020  
Provision for Loan Losses
    210,969       305,632       144,676  
    Employee Compensation and Benefits
    218,290       217,370       215,447  
    Marketing and Business Development
    132,038       141,553       131,959  
    Information Processing & Communications
    79,449       78,276       82,396  
    Professional Fees
    81,392       73,672       102,853  
    Premises and Equipment
    19,803       19,641       20,557  
    Other Expense
    75,853       71,831       70,546  
Total Other Expense
    606,825       602,343       623,758  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    325,913       390,930       395,586  
Tax Expense
    124,370       152,101       145,330  
Income From Continuing Operations
    201,543       238,829       250,256  
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax   1
    32,605       (157,615 )     (41,014 )
Net Income (Loss)  1
  $ 234,148     $ 81,214     $ 209,242  
                         
Effective Tax Rate From Continuing Operations
    38.2 %     38.9 %     36.7 %
                         
Balance Sheet Statistics  2
                       
Total Assets
  $ 34,020,245     $ 34,222,732     $ 32,264,467  
Total Equity
  $ 5,849,691     $ 5,654,341     $ 5,780,284  
Total Tangible Equity
  $ 5,538,240     $ 5,341,020     $ 5,461,713  
Tangible Equity/Total Owned Assets
    16.3 %     15.6 %     16.9 %
ROE 1
    16 %     6 %     15 %
ROE from Continuing Operations
    14 %     17 %     18 %
                         
Allowance for Loan Loss (period end)
  $ 846,775     $ 860,378     $ 644,701  
Change in Loan Loss Reserves
  $ (13,603 )   $ 100,453     $ (18,471 )
Reserve Rate
    4.28 %     4.16 %     3.32 %
Interest-only Strip Receivable (period end)
  $ 447,994     $ 468,059     $ 372,421  
Net Revaluation of Retained Interests
  $ (44,473 )   $ 74,997     $ 36,354  
                         
Per Share Statistics
                       
Basic EPS 1
  $ 0.49     $ 0.17     $ 0.44  
Basic EPS from Continuing Operations
  $ 0.42     $ 0.50     $ 0.52  
Diluted EPS 1, 3
  $ 0.48     $ 0.17     $ 0.44  
Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations  3
  $ 0.42     $ 0.50     $ 0.52  
Stock Price (period end)
  $ 17.15     $ 15.09          
Book Value
  $ 12.20     $ 11.80          
Ending Shares Outstanding (000's)  3
    479,346       479,127       477,236  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (000's)  3
    479,270       478,518       477,236  
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (fully diluted) (000's)  3
    483,753       481,744       477,236  
                         
Loan Receivables  2
                       
Total Loans - Owned
  $ 20,502,063     $ 21,042,681     $ 19,938,986  
Average Total Loans - Owned
  $ 19,890,330     $ 21,523,606     $ 18,673,525  
                         
Interest Yield
    10.40 %     10.34 %     10.69 %
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.49 %     3.83 %     3.47 %
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.54 %     3.63 %     2.71 %
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.81 %     1.82 %     1.31 %
                         
Transactions Processed on Networks (000's)
                       
Discover Network
    370,596       378,912       361,893  
PULSE Network
    703,404       621,072       558,811  
Total
    1,074,000       999,984       920,704  
                         
Network Volume
                       
PULSE Network
  $ 27,830,403     $ 24,783,895     $ 20,799,365  
Third-Party Issuers
    1,603,006       1,545,943       1,313,438  
     Total Third-Party Payments
    29,433,409       26,329,838       22,112,803  
U.S. Card
    23,621,519       24,074,331       22,975,645  
Total
  $ 53,054,928     $ 50,404,169     $ 45,088,448  
                         
1 The quarter ended May 31, 2008 includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax of $32.6 million consisting of a $21 million gain related to disposition of the Goldfish business and income of $12 million related to the Goldfish business operations. The quarter ended February 29, 2008 includes a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $158 million consisting of a $172 million loss related to reflecting the Goldfish business as held for sale and income of $14 million related to the Goldfish business operations.
 
2 Based on Continuing Operations except equity and ROE. Equity is based on company's equity.
 
                         
3 For all periods prior to the spin off from Morgan Stanley, the same number of shares is being used for diluted EPS as for basic EPS as no common stock of Discover Financial Services was traded prior to July 2, 2007 and no Discover equity awards were outstanding for the prior periods.
 

 
 
Discover Financial Services
                 
Managed Basis 1
                 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Earnings Summary
                 
    Interest Income
  $ 1,572,697     $ 1,652,615     $ 1,601,882  
    Interest Expense
    550,629       668,953       693,841  
Net Interest Income
    1,022,068       983,662       908,041  
Other Income
    492,207       636,679       555,552  
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,514,275       1,620,341       1,463,593  
Provision for Loan Losses
    581,537       627,068       444,249  
    Employee Compensation and Benefits
    218,290       217,370       215,447  
    Marketing and Business Development
    132,038       141,553       131,959  
    Information Processing & Communications
    79,449       78,276       82,396  
    Professional Fees
    81,392       73,672       102,853  
    Premises and Equipment
    19,803       19,641       20,557  
    Other Expense
    75,853       71,831       70,546  
Total Other Expense
    606,825       602,343       623,758  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    325,913       390,930       395,586  
Tax Expense
    124,370       152,101       145,330  
Income From Continuing Operations
    201,543       238,829       250,256  
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax 2
    32,605       (157,615 )     (41,014 )
Net Income (Loss) 2
  $ 234,148     $ 81,214     $ 209,242  
                         
Balance Sheet Statistics 3
                       
Total Assets
  $ 62,148,577     $ 61,937,501     $ 60,022,064  
Total Equity 4
  $ 5,849,691     $ 5,654,341     $ 5,780,284  
Total Tangible Equity 4
  $ 5,538,240     $ 5,341,020     $ 5,461,713  
Tangible Equity/Net Managed Receivables
    11.8 %     11.5 %     11.8 %
Tangible Equity/Total Managed Assets
    8.9 %     8.6 %     9.1 %
                         
Net Yield on Loan Receivables
    8.57 %     8.10 %     7.78 %
Return on Loan Receivables
    1.69 %     1.97 %     2.14 %
                         
Loan Receivables 3
                       
Total Loans - Managed
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 46,953,902  
Average Total Loans - Managed
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 46,296,296  
                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.58 %
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.81 %     3.90 %     2.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.44 %
                         
Credit Card Volume
  $ 25,596,794     $ 26,207,028     $ 26,408,578  
Credit Card Sales Volume
  $ 22,457,651     $ 23,155,253     $ 22,108,865  
                         
Segment - Income Before Income Taxes
                       
U.S. Card
  $ 309,123     $ 375,403     $ 387,576  
Third-Party Payments
    16,790       15,527       8,010  
Total
  $ 325,913     $ 390,930     $ 395,586  
 
1 Managed basis assumes loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents earnings and statistical information on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold are presented.  See Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data schedule.
 
2 The quarter ended May 31, 2008 includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax of $32.6 million consisting of a $21 million gain related to disposition of the Goldfish business and income of $12 million related to the Goldfish business operations.  The quarter ended February 29, 2008 includes a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $158 million consisting of a $172 million loss related to reflecting the Goldfish business as held for sale and income of $14 million related to the Goldfish business operations.
 
3 Based on Continuing Operations.  Equity is based on company's equity.
 
4 Balance on a GAAP and Managed basis is the same.
 

 
Discover Financial Services
                 
U.S. Card Segment
                 
Managed Basis1
                 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Earnings Summary
                 
Interest Income
  $ 1,572,164     $ 1,651,987     $ 1,601,324  
Interest Expense
    550,629       668,951       693,837  
Net Interest Income
    1,021,535       983,036       907,487  
Other Income
    455,074       602,411       526,304  
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,476,609       1,585,447       1,433,791  
Provision for Loan Losses
    581,537       627,068       444,249  
Total Other Expense
    585,949       582,976       601,966  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  $ 309,123     $ 375,403     $ 387,576  
                         
Net Yield on Loan Receivables
    8.56 %     8.09 %     7.78 %
Pretax Return on Loan Receivables
    2.59 %     3.09 %     3.32 %
                         
Loan Receivables
                       
Total Loans
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 46,953,902  
Average Total Loans
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 46,296,296  
                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.58 %
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.81 %     3.90 %     2.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.44 %
                         
Credit Card Loans
                       
Credit Card Loans - Managed
  $ 47,124,842     $ 47,014,539     $ 46,864,317  
Average Credit Card Loans - Managed
  $ 46,857,480     $ 48,487,812     $ 46,203,924  
                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.43 %     12.72 %     12.59 %
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    5.05 %     4.37 %     3.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.85 %     3.93 %     2.97 %
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.99 %     1.98 %     1.44 %
                         
Total Credit Card Volume
  $ 25,596,794     $ 26,207,028     $ 26,408,578  
Sales Volume
  $ 22,457,651     $ 23,155,253     $ 22,108,865  
                         
                         
1 Managed basis assumes loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents earnings and statistical information on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold are presented. See Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data schedule.
 
 
 

 
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Third-Party Payments Segment
                 
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                 
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Earnings Summary
                 
Interest Income
  $ 533     $ 628     $ 558  
Interest Expense
    -       2       4  
Net Interest Income
    533       626       554  
Other Income
    37,133       34,268       29,248  
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    37,666       34,894       29,802  
Provision for Loan Losses
    -       -       -  
Total Other Expense
    20,876       19,367       21,792  
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  $ 16,790     $ 15,527     $ 8,010  
                         
Network Volume
                       
PULSE Network
  $ 27,830,403     $ 24,783,895     $ 20,799,365  
Third-Party Issuers
    1,603,006       1,545,943       1,313,438  
     Total Third-Party Payments
  $ 29,433,409     $ 26,329,838     $ 22,112,803  
                         
Transactions Processed on PULSE Network (000's)
    703,404       621,072       558,811  
                         
 

 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data 1
       
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
             
                   
                   
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Interest Income
                 
GAAP Basis
  $ 612,063     $ 662,802     $ 637,656  
Securitization Adjustments 1
    960,634       989,813       964,226  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,572,697     $ 1,652,615     $ 1,601,882  
                         
Interest Expense
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 313,248     $ 339,441     $ 303,422  
Securitization Adjustments
    237,381       329,512       390,419  
Managed Basis
  $ 550,629     $ 668,953     $ 693,841  
                         
Net Interest Income
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 298,815     $ 323,361     $ 334,234  
Securitization Adjustments
    723,253       660,301       573,807  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,022,068     $ 983,662     $ 908,041  
                         
Other Income
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 844,892     $ 975,544     $ 829,786  
Securitization Adjustments
    (352,685 )     (338,865 )     (274,234 )
Managed Basis
  $ 492,207     $ 636,679     $ 555,552  
                         
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
                 
GAAP Basis
  $ 1,143,707     $ 1,298,905     $ 1,164,020  
Securitization Adjustments
    370,568       321,436       299,573  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,514,275     $ 1,620,341     $ 1,463,593  
                         
Provision for Loan Losses
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 210,969     $ 305,632     $ 144,676  
Securitization Adjustments
    370,568       321,436       299,573  
Managed Basis
  $ 581,537     $ 627,068     $ 444,249  
                         
Total Assets
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 34,020,245     $ 34,222,732     $ 32,264,467  
Securitization Adjustments
    28,128,332       27,714,769       27,757,597  
Managed Basis
  $ 62,148,577     $ 61,937,501     $ 60,022,064  
                         
Tangible Equity/Total Assets
                       
GAAP Basis
    16.3 %     15.6 %     16.9 %
Securitization Adjustments
    19.7 %     19.3 %     19.7 %
Managed Basis
    8.9 %     8.6 %     9.1 %
                         
Loan Receivables
                       
Total Loans
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 20,502,063     $ 21,042,681     $ 19,938,986  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,339,428       26,457,729       27,014,916  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 46,953,902  
                         
Average Total Loans
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,890,330     $ 21,523,606     $ 18,673,525  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,581,747       27,339,561       27,622,771  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 46,296,296  
                         
 

 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data 1
       
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
             
                   
                   
   
Quarter Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                   
Interest Yield
                       
GAAP Basis
    10.40 %     10.34 %     10.69 %
Securitization Adjustments
    13.86 %     14.56 %     13.85 %
Managed Basis
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.58 %
                         
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
                       
GAAP Basis
    4.49 %     3.83 %     3.47 %
Securitization Adjustments
    5.34 %     4.73 %     4.30 %
Managed Basis
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.97 %
                         
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
                       
GAAP Basis
    3.54 %     3.63 %     2.71 %
Securitization Adjustments
    4.01 %     4.11 %     3.16 %
Managed Basis
    3.81 %     3.90 %     2.97 %
                         
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
                       
GAAP Basis
    1.81 %     1.82 %     1.31 %
Securitization Adjustments
    2.07 %     2.08 %     1.54 %
Managed Basis
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.44 %
                         
Credit Card Loans
                       
Credit Card Loans
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,785,414     $ 20,556,810     $ 19,849,401  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,339,428       26,457,729       27,014,916  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,124,842     $ 47,014,539     $ 46,864,317  
                         
Average Credit Card Loans
                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,275,733     $ 21,148,252     $ 18,581,153  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,581,747       27,339,560       27,622,771  
Managed Basis
  $ 46,857,480     $ 48,487,812     $ 46,203,924  
                         
Interest Yield
                       
GAAP Basis
    10.40 %     10.35 %     10.72 %
Securitization Adjustments
    13.86 %     14.56 %     13.85 %
Managed Basis
    12.43 %     12.72 %     12.59 %
                         
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
                       
GAAP Basis
    4.63 %     3.90 %     3.48 %
Securitization Adjustments
    5.34 %     4.73 %     4.30 %
Managed Basis
    5.05 %     4.37 %     3.97 %
                         
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
                       
GAAP Basis
    3.63 %     3.69 %     2.71 %
Securitization Adjustments
    4.01 %     4.11 %     3.16 %
Managed Basis
    3.85 %     3.93 %     2.97 %
                         
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
                       
GAAP Basis
    1.87 %     1.86 %     1.31 %
Securitization Adjustments
    2.07 %     2.08 %     1.54 %
Managed Basis
    1.99 %     1.98 %     1.44 %
                         
                         
 
1 Securitization Adjustments present the effect of loan securitization by recharacterizing as securitization income the portions of the following items that relate to the securitized loans: interest income, interest expense, provision for loan losses, discount and interchange revenue and loan fee revenues. Securitization income is reported in other income.

The data is presented on both a "managed" loan basis and as reported under generally accepted accounting principles ("owned" loan basis). Managed loan data assume that the Company's securitized loan receivables have not been sold and presents the results of securitized loan receivables in the same manner as the Company's owned loans. The Company operates its business and analyzes its financial performance on a managed basis. Accordingly, underwriting and servicing standards are comparable for both owned and securitized loans. The Company believes that managed loan information is useful to investors because it provides information regarding the quality of loan origination and credit performance of the entire managed portfolio and allows investors to understand the related credit risks inherent in owned loans and retained interests in securitizations. Managed loan data is also relevant because the company services the securitized and owned loans, and the related accounts, in the same manner without regard to ownership of the loans. In addition, investors often request information on a managed basis which provides a more meaningful comparison to industry competitors.
EX-99.2 3 a5715900-ex992.htm EXHIBIT 99.2 a5715900-ex992.htm
 
Exhibit 99.2
 
 
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GAAP Basis
                                                             
(unaudited, dollars in thousands, except per share statistics)
 
                                                       
 
 
Quarter Ended
   
 
   
Six Months Ended
             
   
May 31,
 2008
   
Feb 29,
 2008
   
Nov 30,
 2007
   
Aug 31,
 2007
   
May 31,
 2007
   
May 31, 2008
vs May 31, 2007
   
May 31,
2008
   
May 31,
 2007
   
2008 vs 2007
 
                                                                   
Earnings Summary
                                                                 
    Interest Income
  $ 612,063     $ 662,802     $ 659,676     $ 674,864     $ 637,656     $ (25,593 )     (4 %)   $ 1,274,865     $ 1,249,862     $ 25,003       2 %
    Interest Expense
    313,248       339,441       350,917       317,124       303,422       9,826       3 %     652,689       555,229       97,460       18 %
Net Interest Income
    298,815       323,361       308,759       357,740       334,234       (35,419 )     (11 %)     622,176       694,633       (72,457 )     (10 %)
Other Income
    844,892       975,544       952,500       804,047       829,786       15,106       2 %     1,820,436       1,620,135       200,301       12 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,143,707       1,298,905       1,261,259       1,161,787       1,164,020       (20,313 )     (2 %)     2,442,612       2,314,768       127,844       6 %
Provision for Loan Losses
    210,969       305,632       296,187       145,827       144,676       66,293       46 %     516,601       291,874       224,727       77 %
Employee Compensation and Benefits
    218,290       217,370       208,910       210,541       215,447       2,843       1 %     435,660       430,614       5,046       1 %
Marketing and Business Development
    132,038       141,553       155,976       153,786       131,959       79       0 %     273,591       266,501       7,090       3 %
Information Processing & Communications
    79,449       78,276       85,034       83,779       82,396       (2,947 )     (4 %)     157,725       161,240       (3,515 )     (2 %)
Professional Fees
    81,392       73,672       94,380       88,111       102,853       (21,461 )     (21 %)     155,064       178,918       (23,854 )     (13 %)
Premises and Equipment
    19,803       19,641       19,348       19,962       20,557       (754 )     (4 %)     39,444       40,132       (688 )     (2 %)
Other Expense
    75,853       71,831       73,082       69,705       70,546       5,307       8 %     147,684       138,194       9,490       7 %
Total Other Expense
    606,825       602,343       636,730       625,884       623,758       (16,933 )     (3 %)     1,209,168       1,215,599       (6,431 )     (1 %)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    325,913       390,930       328,342       390,076       395,586       (69,673 )     (18 %)     716,843       807,295       (90,452 )     (11 %)
Tax Expense
    124,370       152,101       118,368       145,925       145,330       (20,960 )     (14 %)     276,471       297,221       (20,750 )     (7 %)
Income From Continuing Operations
    201,543       238,829       209,974       244,151       250,256       (48,713 )     (19 %)     440,372       510,074       (69,702 )     (14 %)
Discontinued Operations, Net of
Tax 1, 2   
    32,605       (157,615 )     (266,458 )     (41,911 )     (41,014 )     73,619       179 %     (125,010 )     (67,200 )     (57,810 )     (86 %)
Net Income (Loss) 1, 2  
  $ 234,148     $ 81,214     $ (56,484 )   $ 202,240     $ 209,242     $ 24,906       12 %   $ 315,362     $ 442,874     $ (127,512 )     (29 %)
                                                                                         
Effective Tax Rate From Continuing Operations
    38.2 %     38.9 %     36.1 %     37.4 %     36.7 %                     38.6 %     36.8 %                
                                                                                         
Balance Sheet Statistics  3
                                                                                       
Total Assets
  $ 34,020,245     $ 34,222,732     $ 33,449,702     $ 31,683,866     $ 32,264,467     $ 1,755,778       5 %   $ 34,020,245     $ 32,264,467     $ 1,755,778       5 %
Total Equity
  $ 5,849,691     $ 5,654,341     $ 5,599,422     $ 5,667,282     $ 5,780,284     $ 69,407       1 %   $ 5,849,691     $ 5,780,284     $ 69,407       1 %
Total Tangible Equity
  $ 5,538,240     $ 5,341,020     $ 5,284,232     $ 5,350,377     $ 5,461,713     $ 76,527       1 %   $ 5,538,240     $ 5,461,713     $ 76,527       1 %
Tangible Equity/Total Owned Assets
    16.3 %     15.6 %     15.8 %     16.9 %     16.9 %                     16.3 %     16.9 %                
ROE 1, 2
    16 %     6 %     (4 %)     14 %     15 %                     11 %     15 %                
ROE from Continuing Operations
    14 %     17 %     15 %     17 %     18 %                     15 %     18 %                
                                                                                         
Allowance for Loan Loss (period end)
  $ 846,775     $ 860,378     $ 759,925     $ 629,458     $ 644,701     $ 202,074       31 %   $ 846,775     $ 644,701     $ 202,074       31 %
Change in Loan Loss Reserves
  $ (13,603 )   $ 100,453     $ 130,467     $ (15,243 )   $ (18,471 )   $ 4,868       26 %   $ 86,850     $ (59,215 )   $ 146,065    
NM
 
Reserve Rate
    4.28 %     4.16 %     3.65 %     3.28 %     3.32 %     96    
bps
      4.28 %     3.32 %     96    
bps
 
Interest-only Strip Receivable (period end)
  $ 447,994     $ 468,059     $ 400,313     $ 353,091     $ 372,421     $ 75,573       20 %   $ 447,994     $ 372,421     $ 75,573       20 %
Net Revaluation of Retained Interests
  $ (44,473 )   $ 74,997     $ 37,475     $ (23,905 )   $ 36,354     $ (80,827 )  
NM
    $ 30,524     $ 37,775     $ (7,251 )     (19 %)
                                                                                         
Per Share Statistics
                                                                                       
Basic EPS 1,2
  $ 0.49     $ 0.17     $ (0.12 )   $ 0.42     $ 0.44     $ 0.05       11 %   $ 0.66     $ 0.93     $ (0.27 )     (29 %)
Basic EPS from Continuing Operations
  $ 0.42     $ 0.50     $ 0.44     $ 0.51     $ 0.52     $ (0.10 )     (19 %)   $ 0.92     $ 1.06     $ (0.14 )     (13 %)
Diluted EPS 1, 2, 4
  $ 0.48     $ 0.17     $ (0.12 )   $ 0.42     $ 0.44     $ 0.04       9 %   $ 0.65     $ 0.93     $ (0.28 )     (30 %)
Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations  4
  $ 0.42     $ 0.50     $ 0.44     $ 0.51     $ 0.52     $ (0.10 )     (19 %)   $ 0.92     $ 1.06     $ (0.14 )     (13 %)
Stock Price (period end)
  $ 17.15     $ 15.09     $ 17.37     $ 23.14                             $ 17.15                          
Book Value
  $ 12.20     $ 11.80     $ 11.72     $ 11.87                             $ 12.20                          
Ending Shares Outstanding (000's)  4
    479,346       479,127       477,688       477,328       477,236       2,110       0 %     479,346       477,236       2,110       0 %
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (000's)  4
    479,270       478,518       477,567       477,272       477,236       2,034       0 %     478,896       477,236       1,660       0 %
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (fully diluted) (000's)  4
    483,753       481,744       477,567       480,071       477,236       6,517       1 %     482,735       477,236       5,499       1 %
                                                                                         
Loan Receivables  3
                                                                                       
Total Loans - Owned
  $ 20,502,063     $ 21,042,681     $ 20,831,117     $ 19,170,450     $ 19,938,986     $ 563,077       3 %   $ 20,502,063     $ 19,938,986     $ 563,077       3 %
Average Total Loans - Owned
  $ 19,890,330     $ 21,523,606     $ 19,405,775     $ 19,812,392     $ 18,673,525     $ 1,216,805       7 %   $ 20,702,505     $ 20,287,228     $ 415,277       2 %
                                                                                         
Interest Yield
    10.40 %     10.34 %     10.51 %     11.20 %     10.69 %     (29 )  
bps
      10.37 %     10.61 %     (24 )  
bps
 
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.49 %     3.83 %     3.43 %     3.23 %     3.47 %     102    
bps
      4.15 %     3.47 %     68    
bps
 
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.54 %     3.63 %     3.26 %     2.81 %     2.71 %     83    
bps
      3.54 %     2.71 %     83    
bps
 
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.81 %     1.82 %     1.51 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     50    
bps
      1.81 %     1.31 %     50    
bps
 
                                                                                         
Transactions Processed on Networks (000's)
                                                                                       
Discover Network
    370,596       378,912       378,438       384,335       361,893       8,703       2 %     749,508       723,593       25,915       4 %
PULSE Network
    703,404       621,072       611,518       593,866       558,811       144,593       26 %     1,324,476       1,079,677       244,799       23 %
Total
    1,074,000       999,984       989,956       978,201       920,704       153,296       17 %     2,073,984       1,803,270       270,714       15 %
                                                                                         
Network Volume
                                                                                       
PULSE Network
  $ 27,830,403     $ 24,783,895     $ 23,035,361     $ 22,372,106     $ 20,799,365     $ 7,031,038       34 %   $ 52,614,298     $ 40,828,941     $ 11,785,357       29 %
Third-Party Issuers
    1,603,006       1,545,943       1,458,959       1,492,568       1,313,438       289,568       22 %     3,148,949       2,528,578       620,371       25 %
Total Third-Party Payments
    29,433,409       26,329,838       24,494,320       23,864,674       22,112,803       7,320,606       33 %     55,763,247       43,357,519       12,405,728       29 %
U.S. Card
    23,621,519       24,074,331       23,482,095       24,411,714       22,975,645       645,874       3 %     47,695,850       45,900,691       1,795,159       4 %
Total
  $ 53,054,928     $ 50,404,169     $ 47,976,415     $ 48,276,388     $ 45,088,448     $ 7,966,480       18 %   $ 103,459,097     $ 89,258,210     $ 14,200,887       16 %
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
1 The quarter ended May 31, 2008 includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax of $32.6 million consisting of a $21 million gain related to disposition of the Goldfish business and income of $12 million related to the Goldfish business operations. The quarter ended February 29, 2008 includes a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $158 million consisting of a $172 million loss related to reflecting the Goldfish business as held for sale and income of $14 million related to the Goldfish business operations.
                                                                                         
2 The quarter ended November 30, 2007 includes a $391 million pre-tax ($279 million after-tax) non-cash impairment charge related to the company's Goldfish business.
 
                                                                                         
3 Based on Continuing Operations except equity and ROE. Equity is based on company's equity.
                                   
                                                                                         
4 For all periods prior to the spin off from Morgan Stanley, the same number of shares is being used for diluted EPS as for basic EPS as no common stock of Discover Financial Services was traded prior to July 2, 2007 and no Discover equity awards were outstanding for the prior periods.
 
 

 
Discover Financial Services
                                                           
Managed Basis 1
                                                             
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                                                           
   
Quarter Ended
   
 
   
Six Months Ended
             
   
May 31,
 2008
   
Feb 29,
2008
   
Nov 30,
 2007
   
Aug 31,
2007
   
May 31,
2007
   
May 31, 2008
vs May 31, 2007
   
May 31,
2008
   
May 31,
2007
   
2008 vs 2007
 
                                                                   
Earnings Summary
                                                                 
    Interest Income
  $ 1,572,697     $ 1,652,615     $ 1,667,418     $ 1,626,808     $ 1,601,882     $ (29,185 )     (2 %)   $ 3,225,312     $ 3,084,448     $ 140,864       5 %
    Interest Expense
    550,629       668,953       750,638       703,024       693,841       (143,212 )     (21 %)     1,219,582       1,287,466       (67,884 )     (5 %)
Net Interest Income
    1,022,068       983,662       916,780       923,784       908,041       114,027       13 %     2,005,730       1,796,982       208,748       12 %
Other Income
    492,207       636,679       633,014       510,525       555,552       (63,345 )     (11 %)     1,128,886       1,076,237       52,649       5 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,514,275       1,620,341       1,549,794       1,434,309       1,463,593       50,682       3 %     3,134,616       2,873,219       261,397       9 %
Provision for Loan Losses
    581,537       627,068       584,722       418,349       444,249       137,288       31 %     1,208,605       850,325       358,280       42 %
Employee Compensation and Benefits
    218,290       217,370       208,910       210,541       215,447       2,843       1 %     435,660       430,614       5,046       1 %
Marketing and Business Development
    132,038       141,553       155,976       153,786       131,959       79       0 %     273,591       266,501       7,090       3 %
Information Processing & Communications
    79,449       78,276       85,034       83,779       82,396       (2,947 )     (4 %)     157,725       161,240       (3,515 )     (2 %)
Professional Fees
    81,392       73,672       94,380       88,111       102,853       (21,461 )     (21 %)     155,064       178,918       (23,854 )     (13 %)
Premises and Equipment
    19,803       19,641       19,348       19,962       20,557       (754 )     (4 %)     39,444       40,132       (688 )     (2 %)
Other Expense
    75,853       71,831       73,082       69,705       70,546       5,307       8 %     147,684       138,194       9,490       7 %
Total Other Expense
    606,825       602,343       636,730       625,884       623,758       (16,933 )     (3 %)     1,209,168       1,215,599       (6,431 )     (1 %)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    325,913       390,930       328,342       390,076       395,586       (69,673 )     (18 %)     716,843       807,295       (90,452 )     (11 %)
Tax Expense
    124,370       152,101       118,368       145,925       145,330       (20,960 )     (14 %)     276,471       297,221       (20,750 )     (7 %)
Income From Continuing Operations
    201,543       238,829       209,974       244,151       250,256       (48,713 )     (19 %)     440,372       510,074       (69,702 )     (14 %)
Discontinued Operations, Net of
Tax 2, 3
    32,605       (157,615 )     (266,458 )     (41,911 )     (41,014 )     73,619       179 %     (125,010 )     (67,200 )     (57,810 )     (86 %)
Net Income (Loss) 2, 3
  $ 234,148     $ 81,214     $ (56,484 )   $ 202,240     $ 209,242     $ 24,906       12 %   $ 315,362     $ 442,874     $ (127,512 )     (29 %)
                                                                                         
Balance Sheet Statistics 4
                                                                                       
Total Assets
  $ 62,148,577     $ 61,937,501     $ 60,591,475     $ 59,688,962     $ 60,022,064     $ 2,126,513       4 %   $ 62,148,577     $ 60,022,064     $ 2,126,513       4 %
Total Equity 5
  $ 5,849,691     $ 5,654,341     $ 5,599,422     $ 5,667,282     $ 5,780,284     $ 69,407       1 %   $ 5,849,691     $ 5,780,284     $ 69,407       1 %
Total Tangible Equity 5
  $ 5,538,240     $ 5,341,020     $ 5,284,232     $ 5,350,377     $ 5,461,713     $ 76,527       1 %   $ 5,538,240     $ 5,461,713     $ 76,527       1 %
Tangible Equity/Net Managed Receivables
    11.8 %     11.5 %     11.1 %     11.4 %     11.8 %                     11.8 %     11.8 %                
Tangible Equity/Total Managed Assets
    8.9 %     8.6 %     8.7 %     9.0 %     9.1 %                     8.9 %     9.1 %                
                                                                                         
Net Yield on Loan Receivables
    8.57 %     8.10 %     7.76 %     7.80 %     7.78 %     79    
bps
      8.33 %     7.73 %     60    
bps
 
Return on Loan Receivables
    1.69 %     1.97 %     1.78 %     2.06 %     2.14 %     (45 )  
bps
      1.83 %     2.19 %     (36 )  
bps
 
                                                                                         
Loan Receivables 4
                                                                                       
Total Loans - Managed
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 48,180,436     $ 47,444,107     $ 46,953,902     $ 887,589       2 %   $ 47,841,491     $ 46,953,902     $ 887,589       2 %
Average Total Loans - Managed
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 47,381,471     $ 47,016,472     $ 46,296,296     $ 1,175,781       3 %   $ 48,163,821     $ 46,627,410     $ 1,536,411       3 %
                                                                                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.84 %     12.75 %     12.58 %     (17 )  
bps
      12.56 %     12.50 %     6    
bps
 
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.85 %     3.66 %     3.97 %     102    
bps
      4.66 %     3.91 %     75    
bps
 
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.81 %     3.90 %     3.58 %     3.16 %     2.97 %     84    
bps
      3.81 %     2.97 %     84    
bps
 
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.67 %     1.48 %     1.44 %     52    
bps
      1.96 %     1.44 %     52    
bps
 
                                                                                         
Credit Card Volume
  $ 25,596,794     $ 26,207,028     $ 26,159,776     $ 27,171,729     $ 26,408,578     $ (811,784 )     (3 %)   $ 51,803,822     $ 53,289,313     $ (1,485,491 )     (3 %)
Credit Card Sales Volume
  $ 22,457,651     $ 23,155,253     $ 22,588,639     $ 23,527,999     $ 22,108,865     $ 348,786       2 %   $ 45,612,904     $ 44,145,918     $ 1,466,986       3 %
                                                                                         
Segment - Income Before Income Taxes
                                                                                       
U.S. Card
  $ 309,123     $ 375,403     $ 320,751     $ 380,637     $ 387,576     $ (78,453 )     (20 %)   $ 684,526     $ 787,365     $ (102,839 )     (13 %)
Third-Party Payments
    16,790       15,527       7,591       9,439       8,010       8,780       110 %     32,317       19,930       12,387       62 %
Total
  $ 325,913     $ 390,930     $ 328,342     $ 390,076     $ 395,586     $ (69,673 )     (18 %)   $ 716,843     $ 807,295     $ (90,452 )     (11 %)
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
         
1 Managed basis assumes loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents earnings and statistical information on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold are presented. See Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data schedule.
                                           
2 The quarter ended May 31, 2008 includes income from discontinued operations, net of tax of $32.6 million consisting of a $21 million gain related to disposition of the Goldfish business and income of $12 million related to the Goldfish business operations. The quarter ended February 29, 2008 includes a loss from discontinued operations, net of tax of $158 million consisting of a $172 million loss related to reflecting the Goldfish business as held for sale and income of $14 million related to the Goldfish business operations.
                                           
3 The quarter ended November 30, 2007 includes a $391 million pre-tax ($279 million after-tax) non-cash impairment charge related to the company's Goldfish business.
   
                                           
4 Based on Continuing Operations. Equity is based on company's equity.
                                         
                                           
5 Balance on a GAAP and Managed basis is the same.                                          
 

 
Discover Financial Services
                                                           
U.S. Card Segment
                                                             
Managed Basis1
                                                             
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                                                           
   
Quarter Ended
       
Six Months Ended
             
   
May 31,
2008
   
Feb 29,
2008
   
Nov 30,
2007
   
Aug 31,
2007
   
May 31,
2007
   
May 31, 2008
vs May 31, 2007
   
May 31,
 2008
   
May 31,
2007
   
2008 vs 2007
 
                                                                   
Earnings Summary
                                                                 
Interest Income
  $ 1,572,164     $ 1,651,987     $ 1,666,768     $ 1,626,214     $ 1,601,324     $ (29,160 )     (2 %)   $ 3,224,151     $ 3,083,316     $ 140,835       5 %
Interest Expense
    550,629       668,951       750,638       703,024       693,837       (143,208 )     (21 %)     1,219,580       1,287,447       (67,867 )     (5 %)
Net Interest Income
    1,021,535       983,036       916,130       923,190       907,487       114,048       13 %     2,004,571       1,795,869       208,702       12 %
Other Income
    455,074       602,411       603,709       481,060       526,304       (71,230 )     (14 %)     1,057,485       1,016,307       41,178       4 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    1,476,609       1,585,447       1,519,839       1,404,250       1,433,791       42,818       3 %     3,062,056       2,812,176       249,880       9 %
Provision for Loan Losses
    581,537       627,068       584,722       418,349       444,249       137,288       31 %     1,208,605       850,325       358,280       42 %
Total Other Expense
    585,949       582,976       614,366       605,264       601,966       (16,017 )     (3 %)     1,168,925       1,174,486       (5,561 )     (0 %)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  $ 309,123     $ 375,403     $ 320,751     $ 380,637     $ 387,576     $ (78,453 )     (20 %)   $ 684,526     $ 787,365     $ (102,839 )     (13 %)
                                                                                         
Net Yield on Loan Receivables
    8.56 %     8.09 %     7.76 %     7.79 %     7.78 %     78    
bps
      8.32 %     7.72 %     60   bps  
Pretax Return on Loan Receivables
    2.59 %     3.09 %     2.72 %     3.21 %     3.32 %     (73 )  
bps
      2.84 %     3.39 %     (55 ) bps  
                                                                                         
Loan Receivables
                                                                                       
Total Loans
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 48,180,436     $ 47,444,107     $ 46,953,902     $ 887,589       2 %   $ 47,841,491     $ 46,953,902     $ 887,589       2 %
Average Total Loans
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 47,381,471     $ 47,016,472     $ 46,296,296     $ 1,175,781       3 %   $ 48,163,821     $ 46,627,410     $ 1,536,411       3 %
                                                                                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.84 %     12.75 %     12.58 %     (17 )  
bps
      12.56 %     12.50 %     6   bps  
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.85 %     3.66 %     3.97 %     102    
bps
      4.66 %     3.91 %     75   bps  
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.81 %     3.90 %     3.58 %     3.16 %     2.97 %     84    
bps
      3.81 %     2.97 %     84   bps  
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.67 %     1.48 %     1.44 %     52    
bps
      1.96 %     1.44 %     52   bps  
                                                                                         
Credit Card Loans
                                                                                       
Credit Card Loans - Managed
  $ 47,124,842     $ 47,014,539     $ 47,929,242     $ 47,352,098     $ 46,864,317     $ 260,525       1 %   $ 47,124,842     $ 46,864,317     $ 260,525       1 %
Average Credit Card Loans - Managed
  $ 46,857,480     $ 48,487,812     $ 47,251,899     $ 46,926,260     $ 46,203,924     $ 653,556       1 %   $ 47,668,191     $ 46,533,431     $ 1,134,760       2 %
                                                                                         
Managed Interest Yield
    12.43 %     12.72 %     12.85 %     12.76 %     12.59 %     (16 )  
bps
      12.58 %     12.52 %     6   bps  
Managed Net Principal Charge-off Rate
    5.05 %     4.37 %     3.85 %     3.67 %     3.97 %     108    
bps
      4.70 %     3.92 %     78   bps  
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
    3.85 %     3.93 %     3.59 %     3.16 %     2.97 %     88    
bps
      3.85 %     2.97 %     88   bps  
Managed Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
    1.99 %     1.98 %     1.68 %     1.48 %     1.44 %     55    
bps
      1.99 %     1.44 %     55   bps  
                                                                                         
Total Credit Card Volume
  $ 25,596,794     $ 26,207,028     $ 26,159,776     $ 27,171,729     $ 26,408,578     $ (811,784 )     (3 %)   $ 51,803,822     $ 53,289,313     $ (1,485,491 )     (3 %)
Sales Volume
  $ 22,457,651     $ 23,155,253     $ 22,588,639     $ 23,527,999     $ 22,108,865     $ 348,786       2 %   $ 45,612,904     $ 44,145,918     $ 1,466,986       3 %
                                                                                         
                                                                                         
1 Managed basis assumes loans that have been securitized were not sold and presents earnings and statistical information on these loans in a manner similar to the way loans that have not been sold are presented. See Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data schedule.
 
 

 
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Third-Party Payments Segment
                                                         
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                                                         
   
Quarter Ended
   
 
   
Six Months Ended
             
   
May 31,
 2008
   
Feb 29,
2008
   
Nov 30,
 2007
   
Aug 31,
 2007
   
May 31,
 2007
   
May 31, 2008
vs May 31, 2007
   
May 31,
 2008
   
May 31,
 2007
   
2008 vs 2007
 
                                                                   
Earnings Summary
                                                                 
Interest Income
  $ 533     $ 628     $ 650     $ 594     $ 558     $ (25 )     (4 %)   $ 1,161     $ 1,132     $ 29       3 %
Interest Expense
    -       2       -       -       4       (4 )     (100 %)     2       19       (17 )     (89 %)
Net Interest Income
    533       626       650       594       554       (21 )     (4 %)     1,159       1,113       46       4 %
Other Income
    37,133       34,268       29,305       29,465       29,248       7,885       27 %     71,401       59,930       11,471       19 %
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
    37,666       34,894       29,955       30,059       29,802       7,864       26 %     72,560       61,043       11,517       19 %
Provision for Loan Losses
    -       -       -       -       -       -       0 %     -       -       -       0 %
Total Other Expense
    20,876       19,367       22,364       20,620       21,792       (916 )     (4 %)     40,243       41,113       (870 )     (2 %)
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
  $ 16,790     $ 15,527     $ 7,591     $ 9,439     $ 8,010     $ 8,780       110 %   $ 32,317     $ 19,930     $ 12,387       62 %
                                                                                         
Network Volume
                                                                                       
PULSE Network
  $ 27,830,403     $ 24,783,895     $ 23,035,361     $ 22,372,106     $ 20,799,365     $ 7,031,038       34 %   $ 52,614,298     $ 40,828,941     $ 11,785,357       29 %
Third-Party Issuers
    1,603,006       1,545,943       1,458,959       1,492,568       1,313,438       289,568       22 %     3,148,949       2,528,578       620,371       25 %
Total Third-Party Payments
  $ 29,433,409     $ 26,329,838     $ 24,494,320     $ 23,864,674     $ 22,112,803     $ 7,320,606       33 %   $ 55,763,247     $ 43,357,519     $ 12,405,728       29 %
                                                                                         
Transactions Processed on PULSE Network (000's)
    703,404       621,072       611,518       593,866       558,811       144,593       26 %     1,324,476       1,079,677       244,799       23 %
 
 

 
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO MANAGED DATA
                         
                         
                         
                         
                         
The following pages present a reconciliation for certain information disclosed in the financial data supplement.
   
                         
                         
The data is presented on both a "managed" loan basis and as reported under generally accepted accounting principles ("owned" loan basis). Managed loan data assume that the company's securitized loan receivables have not been sold and presents the results of securitized loan receivables in the same manner as the company's owned loans. The company operates its business and analyzes its financial performance on a managed basis. Accordingly, underwriting and servicing standards are comparable for both owned and securitized loans. The company believes that managed loan information is useful to investors because it provides information regarding the quality of loan origination and credit performance of the entire managed portfolio and allows investors to understand the related credit risks inherent in owned loans and retained interests in securitizations. Managed loan data is also relevant because the company services the securitized and owned loans, and the related accounts, in the same manner without regard to ownership of the loans. In addition, investors often request information on a managed basis which provides a more meaningful comparison to industry competitors.
 
 

 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data 1
                               
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                               
                                           
                                           
   
Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
Nov 30, 2007
   
Aug 31, 2007
   
May 31, 2007
   
May 31, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                                           
Interest Income
                                         
GAAP Basis
  $ 612,063     $ 662,802     $ 659,676     $ 674,864     $ 637,656     $ 1,274,865     $ 1,249,862  
Securitization Adjustments 1
    960,634       989,813       1,007,742       951,944       964,226       1,950,447       1,834,586  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,572,697     $ 1,652,615     $ 1,667,418     $ 1,626,808     $ 1,601,882     $ 3,225,312     $ 3,084,448  
                                                         
Interest Expense
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 313,248     $ 339,441     $ 350,917     $ 317,124     $ 303,422     $ 652,689     $ 555,229  
Securitization Adjustments
    237,381       329,512       399,721       385,900       390,419       566,893       732,237  
Managed Basis
  $ 550,629     $ 668,953     $ 750,638     $ 703,024     $ 693,841     $ 1,219,582     $ 1,287,466  
                                                         
Net Interest Income
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 298,815     $ 323,361     $ 308,759     $ 357,740     $ 334,234     $ 622,176     $ 694,633  
Securitization Adjustments
    723,253       660,301       608,021       566,044       573,807       1,383,554       1,102,349  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,022,068     $ 983,662     $ 916,780     $ 923,784     $ 908,041     $ 2,005,730     $ 1,796,982  
                                                         
Other Income
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 844,892     $ 975,544     $ 952,500     $ 804,047     $ 829,786     $ 1,820,436     $ 1,620,135  
Securitization Adjustments
    (352,685 )     (338,865 )     (319,486 )     (293,522 )     (274,234 )     (691,550 )     (543,898 )
Managed Basis
  $ 492,207     $ 636,679     $ 633,014     $ 510,525     $ 555,552     $ 1,128,886     $ 1,076,237  
                                                         
Revenue Net of Interest Expense
                                                 
GAAP Basis
  $ 1,143,707     $ 1,298,905     $ 1,261,259     $ 1,161,787     $ 1,164,020     $ 2,442,612     $ 2,314,768  
Securitization Adjustments
    370,568       321,436       288,535       272,522       299,573       692,004       558,451  
Managed Basis
  $ 1,514,275     $ 1,620,341     $ 1,549,794     $ 1,434,309     $ 1,463,593     $ 3,134,616     $ 2,873,219  
                                                         
Provision for Loan Losses
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 210,969     $ 305,632     $ 296,187     $ 145,827     $ 144,676     $ 516,601     $ 291,874  
Securitization Adjustments
    370,568       321,436       288,535       272,522       299,573       692,004       558,451  
Managed Basis
  $ 581,537     $ 627,068     $ 584,722     $ 418,349     $ 444,249     $ 1,208,605     $ 850,325  
                                                         
Total Assets
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 34,020,245     $ 34,222,732     $ 33,449,702     $ 31,683,866     $ 32,264,467     $ 34,020,245     $ 32,264,467  
Securitization Adjustments
    28,128,332       27,714,769       27,141,773       28,005,096       27,757,597       28,128,332       27,757,597  
Managed Basis
  $ 62,148,577     $ 61,937,501     $ 60,591,475     $ 59,688,962     $ 60,022,064     $ 62,148,577     $ 60,022,064  
                                                         
Tangible Equity/Total Assets
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    16.3 %     15.6 %     15.8 %     16.9 %     16.9 %     16.3 %     16.9 %
Securitization Adjustments
    19.7 %     19.3 %     19.5 %     19.1 %     19.7 %     19.7 %     19.7 %
Managed Basis
    8.9 %     8.6 %     8.7 %     9.0 %     9.1 %     8.9 %     9.1 %
                                                         
Loan Receivables
                                                       
Total Loans
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 20,502,063     $ 21,042,681     $ 20,831,117     $ 19,170,450     $ 19,938,986     $ 20,502,063     $ 19,938,986  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,339,428       26,457,729       27,349,319       28,273,657       27,014,916       27,339,428       27,014,916  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,841,491     $ 47,500,410     $ 48,180,436     $ 47,444,107     $ 46,953,902     $ 47,841,491     $ 46,953,902  
                                                         
Average Total Loans
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,890,330     $ 21,523,606     $ 19,405,775     $ 19,812,392     $ 18,673,525     $ 20,702,505     $ 20,287,228  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,581,747       27,339,561       27,975,696       27,204,080       27,622,771       27,461,316       26,340,182  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,472,077     $ 48,863,167     $ 47,381,471     $ 47,016,472     $ 46,296,296     $ 48,163,821     $ 46,627,410  
                                                         
 
 

 
 
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Reconciliation of GAAP to Managed Data 1
                               
(unaudited, dollars in thousands)
                               
                                           
                                           
   
Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
May 31, 2008
   
Feb 29, 2008
   
Nov 30, 2007
   
Aug 31, 2007
   
May 31, 2007
   
May 31, 2008
   
May 31, 2007
 
                                           
Interest Yield
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    10.40 %     10.34 %     10.51 %     11.20 %     10.69 %     10.37 %     10.61 %
Securitization Adjustments
    13.86 %     14.56 %     14.45 %     13.88 %     13.85 %     14.21 %     13.97 %
Managed Basis
    12.41 %     12.70 %     12.84 %     12.75 %     12.58 %     12.56 %     12.50 %
                                                         
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    4.49 %     3.83 %     3.43 %     3.23 %     3.47 %     4.15 %     3.47 %
Securitization Adjustments
    5.34 %     4.73 %     4.14 %     3.97 %     4.30 %     5.04 %     4.25 %
Managed Basis
    4.99 %     4.33 %     3.85 %     3.66 %     3.97 %     4.66 %     3.91 %
                                                         
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    3.54 %     3.63 %     3.26 %     2.81 %     2.71 %     3.54 %     2.71 %
Securitization Adjustments
    4.01 %     4.11 %     3.82 %     3.40 %     3.16 %     4.01 %     3.16 %
Managed Basis
    3.81 %     3.90 %     3.58 %     3.16 %     2.97 %     3.81 %     2.97 %
                                                         
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    1.81 %     1.82 %     1.51 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.81 %     1.31 %
Securitization Adjustments
    2.07 %     2.08 %     1.79 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     2.07 %     1.54 %
Managed Basis
    1.96 %     1.96 %     1.67 %     1.48 %     1.44 %     1.96 %     1.44 %
                                                         
Credit Card Loans
                                                       
Credit Card Loans
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,785,414     $ 20,556,810     $ 20,579,923     $ 19,078,441     $ 19,849,401     $ 19,785,414     $ 19,849,401  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,339,428       26,457,729       27,349,319       28,273,657       27,014,916       27,339,428       27,014,916  
Managed Basis
  $ 47,124,842     $ 47,014,539     $ 47,929,242     $ 47,352,098     $ 46,864,317     $ 47,124,842     $ 46,864,317  
                                                         
Average Credit Card Loans
                                                       
GAAP Basis
  $ 19,275,733     $ 21,148,252     $ 19,276,203     $ 19,722,180     $ 18,581,153     $ 20,206,876     $ 20,193,248  
Securitization Adjustments
    27,581,747       27,339,560       27,975,696       27,204,080       27,622,771       27,461,315       26,340,183  
Managed Basis
  $ 46,857,480     $ 48,487,812     $ 47,251,899     $ 46,926,260     $ 46,203,924     $ 47,668,191     $ 46,533,431  
                                                         
Interest Yield
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    10.40 %     10.35 %     10.53 %     11.22 %     10.72 %     10.37 %     10.63 %
Securitization Adjustments
    13.86 %     14.56 %     14.45 %     13.88 %     13.85 %     14.21 %     13.97 %
Managed Basis
    12.43 %     12.72 %     12.85 %     12.76 %     12.59 %     12.58 %     12.52 %
                                                         
Net Principal Charge-off Rate
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    4.63 %     3.90 %     3.44 %     3.24 %     3.48 %     4.25 %     3.48 %
Securitization Adjustments
    5.34 %     4.73 %     4.14 %     3.97 %     4.30 %     5.04 %     4.25 %
Managed Basis
    5.05 %     4.37 %     3.85 %     3.67 %     3.97 %     4.70 %     3.92 %
                                                         
Delinquency Rate (over 30 days)
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    3.63 %     3.69 %     3.28 %     2.80 %     2.71 %     3.63 %     2.71 %
Securitization Adjustments
    4.01 %     4.11 %     3.82 %     3.40 %     3.16 %     4.01 %     3.16 %
Managed Basis
    3.85 %     3.93 %     3.59 %     3.16 %     2.97 %     3.85 %     2.97 %
                                                         
Delinquency Rate (over 90 days)
                                                       
GAAP Basis
    1.87 %     1.86 %     1.53 %     1.31 %     1.31 %     1.87 %     1.31 %
Securitization Adjustments
    2.07 %     2.08 %     1.79 %     1.60 %     1.54 %     2.07 %     1.54 %
Managed Basis
    1.99 %     1.98 %     1.68 %     1.48 %     1.44 %     1.99 %     1.44 %
                                                         
                                                         
1 Securitization Adjustments present the effect of loan securitization by recharacterizing as securitization income the portions of the following items that relate to the securitized loans: interest income, interest expense, provision for loan losses, discount and interchange revenue and loan fee revenues. Securitization income is reported in other income.
 
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