8-K 1 d8k.htm FORM 8-K Form 8-K

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) November 8, 2005

 


 

CHASE BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(Formerly CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION)

(Depositor into the Issuers described herein)

 

FIRST USA CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST

(Issuer of the First USA Collateral Certificate)

 

CHASE CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST

(Issuer of the Chase Collateral Certificate)

 

CHASE ISSUANCE TRUST

(Formerly BANK ONE ISSUANCE TRUST)

(Issuer of the Notes)

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Laws of the United States   333-118423   22-2382028

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

 

Chase Bank USA, National Association

White Clay Center Building 200

Route 273

Newark, Delaware

  19711
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (302) 575-5000

 


 

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 



Section 8 – Other Events

 

Item 8.01 Other Events

 

The credit card industry experienced an accelerated level of bankruptcy filings related to new bankruptcy legislation, which generally became effective on October 17, 2005. The unprecedented number of bankruptcy filings, particularly in the week immediately preceding the effective date of the new legislation, led to a backlog in the processing of such bankruptcy filings and, accordingly, credit card net charge-offs are currently expected to be higher than previously anticipated. It is currently estimated that total managed credit card net charge-offs for JPMorgan Chase in the fourth quarter of 2005 will be approximately $2.3 billion, up from $1.6 billion in the prior quarter. The increase in credit losses will negatively affect the net charge-off percentage and excess spread percentage of the Chase Issuance Trust (the “Trust”), the First USA Credit Card Master Trust and the Chase Credit Card Master Trust for the November and December reporting periods. Based on currently available information, management does not expect that the increased bankruptcy losses will affect the payment of principal or interest by the Trust, the First USA Credit Card Master Trust or the Chase Credit Card Master Trust on any of their currently outstanding securities.

 

In addition, new minimum payment rules are anticipated to be fully implemented by the end of the first quarter of 2006, resulting in higher required payments from some cardholders. It is anticipated that this may increase delinquency and net loss percentages and lower revenues in 2006 for the Trust, the First USA Credit Card Master Trust and the Chase Credit Card Master Trust. The magnitude of the impact of the new minimum payment rules is currently being assessed.

 

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Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on the current expectations of Chase Bank USA, National Association and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. In particular, forward-looking statements contained herein are based on certain estimates of yield, charge-offs (including bankruptcy charge-offs), interest rates, payment rates and other matters which cannot be predicted with certainty.


SIGNATURE

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

CHASE BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

(formerly known as Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association)

as Depositor, Transferor and Servicer of the First USA Credit Card Master Trust, the Chase Credit Card Master Trust and the Chase Issuance Trust

By:  

/s/ Keith W. Schuck


Name:   Keith W. Schuck
Title:   President

 

Date: November 8, 2005