Discover Financial Services Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
Discover Financial Services Declares Preferred Stock Dividend
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Board of Directors of Discover Financial Services declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series B, in the amount of $16.25 per share. The dividend equals $0.40625 per depositary share, each representing 1/40th interest in a share of the Series B Preferred Stock. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2013, to the holders of record at the close of business on Feb. 14, 2013.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYS: DFS) is a direct banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company operates the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers home loans, private student loans, personal loans, online savings accounts, certificates of deposit and money market accounts through its direct banking business. Its payment businesses consist of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
Discover Financial Services
Investor Contact:
Bill Franklin
Investor Relations
224-405-1902
williamfranklin@discover.com
or
Media Contact:
Jon Drummond
Public Relations
224-405-1888
jondrummond@discover.com
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