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DivestmentJun 11, 2026, 05:16 PM

WSFS Partners with Elan for Credit Cards; Sells Portfolio for $1.7M Gain

AI Summary

WSFS Financial Corp's subsidiary, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, has partnered with U.S. Bank National Association d/b/a Elan Financial Services to issue WSFS-branded credit cards. In conjunction with this partnership, the Bank will sell its credit card portfolio, which had an outstanding book balance of $36.3 million as of May 31, 2026, to Elan. This transaction is expected to result in a gain of approximately $1.7 million and a provision release of about $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, with no material impact on future financial results.

Key Highlights

  • WSFS subsidiary partnered with Elan Financial Services to issue WSFS-branded credit cards.
  • The Bank entered into an agreement to sell its credit card portfolio to Elan.
  • The credit card portfolio had an outstanding book balance of $36.3 million as of May 31, 2026.
  • Company anticipates a gain of approximately $1.7 million in Q2 2026 from the transaction.
  • Company expects a provision release of approximately $1.3 million in Q2 2026.
  • The partnership is not expected to have a material impact on future financial results.