Slide 1: AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB Business American Express Bank, FSB (“FSB”) was incorporated under United States law as a federal savings bank in 2000 and received Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance in the same year. Its principal office is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84184. FSB is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. (“TRS”). FSB commenced its current operations as American Express Bank, FSB in April 2004. The information about FSB presented below is qualified in its entirety by reference to and should be read in conjunction with FSB’s Quarterly Thrift Financial Reports covering the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005. Note, however, certain amounts in 2006 and 2005 have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation. FSB issues OPEN from American Express (“OPEN”) and American Express co-branded revolving credit cards in the United States. FSB is also the issuer of certain OPEN charge cards. In addition, FSB has outstanding lines of credit in association with certain OPEN and consumer charge cards and offers unsecured loans to cardmembers in connection with its Extended Payment Option programs. The Extended Payment Option offers qualified United States cardmembers the option of extending payment for certain charges on the charge card. In addition, FSB offers online banking services that provide consumers with competitive rates on deposits and lending products and the convenience of banking by the Internet, telephone, ATM, or mail. In addition to earning cardmember lending finance revenues, FSB also receives revenue from cardmember fees and discount revenue from service establishments. The cardmember account is offered in different versions with a variety of features and terms, including co-branded cards, cards with differing rates, fees and grace periods, and cards with additional features such as rebates.
Slide 2: AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB
Results of Operations Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 FSB’s results of operations are based on financial information reported in its Thrift Financial Reports filed with the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS). FSB reported net income of $876 million, $795 million, and $493 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. The year-over-year increase in net income was primarily due to growth in FSB’s average loan balance and discount revenue, offset by increased funding cost and rewards expense. In 2007, 2006, and 2005, return on average assets was 4.02 percent, 4.89 percent, and 3.77 percent, respectively. Interest income increased to $2.9 billion in 2007 compared to $1.9 billion in 2006 and $1.6 billion in 2005 as a result of increased average loan balances to $18.9 billion in 2007 from $14.5 billion in 2006 and $11.6 billion in 2005 and increased average yields on the portfolio. Interest expense increased to $867 million in 2007 compared to $635 million in 2006 and $352 million in 2005 as a result of increased average deposit liabilities and bank notes to fund loan growth and enhance FSB’s liquidity position coupled with higher effective cost of funds. Provision for loan losses increased to $1.1 billion in 2007 compared to $465 million in 2006 and $441 million in 2005 reflecting higher average loan balances each year and negative credit trends among U.S. consumers in the latter part of 2007. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, FSB’s reserves as a percentage of delinquencies were 112 percent, 76 percent, and 104 percent, respectively. Loans are written off when management deems amounts to be uncollectible and is generally determined by the number of days past due. In general, loans in bankruptcy or owed by deceased individuals are written off upon notification, while other accounts are written off when 180 days past due. The net charge-off rates as a percentage of average loans for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were 4.18 percent, 2.92 percent, and 3.98 percent, respectively. Non-interest income was $3.8 billion, $3.3 billion, and $2.3 billion and non-interest expense was $3.4 billion, $2.9 billion, and $2.4 billion, in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Non-interest income increased primarily due to higher discount revenue. Non-interest expense increased due to increased marketing and cardmember rewards. Income tax provision and effective tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were $507 million or 36.7 percent, $471 million or 37.2 percent, and $275 million or 35.8 percent, respectively. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, FSB exceeded the OTS “well-capitalized” levels for tier 1 core, total risk-based and tier 1 risk-based capital. The tier 1 core capital ratios in 2007, 2006, and 2005 were 11.10 percent, 10.39 percent, and 10.72 percent, respectively. The total risk-based capital ratios in 2007, 2006, and 2005 were 12.80 percent, 11.32 percent, and 11.72 percent, respectively. The tier 1 risk-based capital ratios in 2007, 2006, and 2005 were 11.53 percent, 10.06 percent, and 10.46 percent, respectively. At December 31, 2007, the OTS “well-capitalized” levels for tier 1 core, total risk-based and tier 1 riskbased capital were 5.00 percent, 10.00 percent, and 6.00 percent, respectively. Liquidity and Capital Resources FSB funds its lending activities principally through the sale of certificates of deposits and through borrowings from banks and affiliates. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, FSB had $8.0 billion, $7.5
Slide 3: billion, and $7.9 billion of certificates of deposit and other deposits outstanding, $11.3 billion, $7.0 billion, and $4.1 billion in bank notes outstanding and $1.1 billion, $641 million, and $845 million in federal funds purchased, respectively. FSB periodically securitizes Cardmember loans through the American Express Credit Account Master Trust (the “Lending Trust”). In a securitization structure like the Lending Trust (a revolving master trust), credit card accounts are selected and the rights to the current Cardmember loans, as well as future cash flows related to the corresponding accounts, are transferred to the trust for the life of the accounts. FSB is required to maintain an undivided interest in the transferred Cardmember loans, which is referred to as the “seller’s interest,” and is generally equal to the balance of all Cardmember loans transferred to the Lending Trust less the investors’ portion of those assets. The “investors’ interest” is created when the Lending Trust issues a security to a third party. The seller’s interest received by FSB in consideration for the transfer of Cardmember loans is reflected in FSB’s balance sheet as a component of Cardmember loans. When the Lending Trust issues a security to a third party, a new investor interest is created. FSB removes the corresponding Cardmember loans from its balance sheet, recognizes a gain on sale and release of credit reserves and records an interest-only, or IO strip. From time to time, FSB may record other retained interests as well. The total investors’ interest outstanding will change through new issuances and maturities. The seller’s interest will change as a result of new trust issuances or maturities as well as new account additions, new charges on securitized accounts and collections. As seller’s interest changes each period, the related allowance for loss will change as well. When a security matures, the Lending Trust uses a portion of the collections to repay the security, and as a result the investors’ interest decreases. In the monthly period which contains a maturity, new charges on securitized accounts have historically been greater than the portion of the collections required to repay the maturing security, and therefore, seller’s interest has increased in an amount greater than or equal to the decrease in investors’ interest. Under the terms of the Lending Trust, the occurrence of certain events could result in the trust being required to pay down the investor certificates and notes before their expected payment dates over an early amortization period. An example of such an event is the failure of the securitized assets to generate specified yields over a defined period of time. No such events occurred during 2007, 2006, or 2005, and FSB does not expect an early amortization trigger event to occur prospectively. However, if a paydown of the Lending Trust were to occur, the securitized loans would revert to FSB’s balance sheet and FSB would be required to re-establish reserves and to derecognize the retained interests related to those securitizations. These events could have a negative impact on FSB’s results of operations. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the total Cardmember loans held by the Lending Trust that had been transferred by FSB were $11.5 billion, $11.0 billion, and $9.4 billion, respectively, of which $7.4 billion, $6.6 billion, and $7.1 billion, respectively, had been sold and $4.2 billion, $4.4 billion, and $2.3 billion, respectively, had been classified as seller’s interest. FSB also retains a subordinated interest in the securitized Cardmember loans, an IO strip. At December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the fair value of the IO strip was $45 million, $51 million, and $45 million, respectively. The IO strip is recorded in other assets on FSB’s balance sheet. FSB sells its charge Card receivables on its non-interest bearing charge cards on a monthly basis to TRS and American Express Credit Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TRS.
Slide 4: SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB The following unaudited financial information of FSB for each of the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was derived from the TFRs and should be read in conjunction therewith and with the detailed information contained elsewhere herein and incorporated by reference. Certain amounts in 2006 and 2005 have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation. (in millions) For the Year-Ended December 31, 2007 2006 2005
Operating Data: Interest income Interest expense Net interest income Provision for loan losses Income after provision for loan losses Non-interest income Non-interest expense Net non-interest (expense) income Pretax income Income tax provision Net income
$ 2,906 867 2,039 1,126 913 3,844 3,374 470 1,383 507 $ 876
$ 1,943 635 1,308 465 843 3,292 2,869 423 1,266 471 $ 795
$ 1,596 352 1,244 441 803 2,344 2,379 (35) 768 275 $ 493
(in millions) 2007 Balance Sheet Data: Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Investments Loans Reserves Loans, net Other assets Total assets Liabilities and Shareholder’s Equity: Deposits liabilities Federal funds purchased Bank notes Total debt Other liabilities Total liabilities Total shareholder’s equity Total liabilities and shareholder’s equity
As of December 31, 2006 2005
2,085 1,105 21,871 (735) 21,136 714 $ 25,040
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$
$
521 1,053 17,941 (385) 17,556 687 19,817
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551 1,045 13,338 (347) 12,991 956 15,543
8,010 1,138 11,290 20,438 1,723 22,161 2,879 $ 25,040
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7,493 641 7,000 15,134 2,516 17,650 2,167 19,817
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7,916 845 4,100 12,861 911 13,772 1,771 15,543
Slide 5: SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB
(in millions)
As of December 31, 2007 2006 2005
Key Statistics: Average assets Average shareholder’s equity Average loans Total Risk-weighted assets (net) Tier 1 risk-based capital Total risk based capital Past-due & non-accrual loans Net charge-offs
$21,817 2,622 18,902 22,289 2,768 2,853 657 791
$16,255 2,014 14,457 18,260 2,046 2,067 508 422
$13,083 1,639 11,550 13,909 1,654 1,630 334 460
As of December 31, 2007 2006 2005 Selected Ratios: Return on average assets(1) Return on average shareholder’s equity(2) Tier 1 core capital ratio Total risk-based capital ratio Tier 1 risk-based capital ratio Net charge-offs / average loans(3) Reserves / past due & non-accrual loans(4) Reserves / loans Past due & non-accrual loans / loans
(1) (2) (3) (4)
4.02% 33.41% 11.10% 12.80% 11.53% 4.18% 112% 3.36% 3.01%
4.89% 39.47% 10.39% 11.32% 10.06% 2.92% 76% 2.15% 2.83%
3.77% 30.07% 10.72% 11.72% 10.46% 3.98% 104% 2.60% 2.50%
Return on average assets is calculated by dividing net income by average assets. The OTS defines average assets as each month during the year’s average month-to-month divided by total months in the year. Return on average shareholder’s equity is calculated by dividing net income by average shareholder’s equity. The OTS defines average shareholder’s equity as each month during the year’s average month-to-month divided by total months in the year. Net charge-offs / average loans is calculated by dividing gross charge-offs less recoveries by full year average loans. Past due and non-accrual loans is based on the TFR definition, i.e. all balances that are 30 days past due and still accruing plus all non-accrual loans.
Slide 6: CAPITALIZATION OF AMERICAN EXPRESS BANK, FSB The following table sets forth the consolidated capitalization of FSB at December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005. The table should be read in conjunction with FSB’s Quarterly Thrift Supervision Reports incorporated by reference herein.
(in millions) Deposits liabilities: Total Short-, medium- and long-term indebtedness: Federal funds purchased Bank notes Total Shareholder’s equity: Common shares Capital surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Total shareholder’s equity Total capitalization
As of December 31, 2007 2006 2005
$ 8,010
$ 7,493
$ 7,916
$ 1,138 11,290 $ 12,428
641 7,000 $ 7,641
$
845 4,100 $ 4,945
$
1,290 1,589 $ 2,879 $ 23,317
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$
1,290 877 $ 2,167 $ 17,301
1,290 481 $ 1,771 $ 14,632
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