Metris Companies - Ownership and Business Overview

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Metris Companies Ownership

Who owns Metris Companies?

Metris Companies is owned by HSBC Holdings. It was acquired on December 1, 2005.

Metris Companies Business Overview

Where is Metris Companies headquartered?

Metris Companies is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

How many employees does Metris Companies have?

Metris Companies has 2,200 employees.

What sector is Metris Companies in?

Metris Companies is a financial services company.

When was Metris Companies founded?

Metris Companies was founded in 1996.

Financial Services M&A Summary in 2005

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Metris Companies Inc.

10900 Wayzata Boulevard,
Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305
United States,
(952) 525-5020

Metris Companies, Inc. operates as an information-based direct marketer of consumer lending products are primarily unsecured credit cards, including the Direct Merchants Bank MasterCard and Visa credit cards.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Financial Services

Employees

2,200

Established

1996

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