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): January 16, 2002
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Providian National Bank (formerly First Deposit National Bank)
on behalf of the Providian Master Trust
(formerly the First Deposit Master Trust)
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
33-59922
33-84844
33-99462
333-22131
333-55817
United States of America 333-39856 02-0118519
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File No.) Identification No.)
295 Main Street
Tilton, New Hampshire 03276
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 286-4348
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On January 16, 2002, Providian National Bank issued a press release
announcing that it has agreed to sell its interests in the Providian Master
Trust to a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. The press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1, and such Exhibit is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Exhibits.
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2002.
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has caused this report to be signed on behalf of the Providian Master
Trust by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PROVIDIAN MASTER TRUST
By: PROVIDIAN NATIONAL BANK,
Servicer
By: /s/ Michael K. Riley
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Michael K. Riley
Vice President
Date: January 18, 2002
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 16, 2002.