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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): August 16, 1999
SAKS CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Not Applicable 333-28811-01 Not Applicable
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(State or Other (Commission (IRS Employer
Jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
Incorporation)
140 Industrial Drive, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
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(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(630) 516-8080
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
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Saks Incorporated, as Servicer under the Saks Credit Card Master Trust,
distributed the Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July
1999, to the Series 1997-2 Certificateholders on August 16, 1999.
Saks Incorporated, as Servicer under the Saks Credit Card Master Trust,
distributed the Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July
1999, to the Series 1998-1 Certificateholders on August 16, 1999.
Saks Incorporated, as Servicer under the Saks Credit Card Master Trust,
distributed the Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July
1999, to the Series 1998-2 Certificateholders on August 16, 1999.
Saks Incorporated, as Servicer under the Saks Credit Card Master Trust,
distributed the Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the period from the
date of initial issuance on July 21, 1999 through July 31, 1999, to the Series
1999-1 Certificateholders on August 16, 1999.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND EXHIBITS.
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(c) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Series 1997-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the
month of July 1999
99.2 Series 1998-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the
month of July 1999
99.3 Series 1998-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the
month of July 1999
99.4 Series 1999-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the
period from July 21, 1999 through July 31, 1999
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
SAKS INCORPORATED, AS SERVICER UNDER THE
SAKS CREDIT CARD MASTER TRUST
(Registrant)
/s/ Charles J. Hansen
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Charles J. Hansen
Senior Vice President and
Associate General Counsel
Date: August 16, 1999
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit
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99.1 Series 1997-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of
July 1999
99.2 Series 1998-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of
July 1999
99.3 Series 1998-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of
July 1999
99.4 Series 1999-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the period from
July 21, 1999 through July 31, 1999
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Exhibit 99.1
Series 1997-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July 1999
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Monthly Certificateholder's Statement
Saks Credit Card Master Trust
Series 1997-2
Pursuant to the Master Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 21,
1997 (as amended or supplemented, the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), as
supplemented by the Series 1997-2 Supplement, dated as of August 21, 1997 (the
"Supplement" and together with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the
"Agreement") each between Saks Credit Corporation (as successor to Proffitt's
Credit Corporation) as Transferor, Saks Incorporated (formerly known as
Proffitt's, Inc.) as Servicer, and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National
Association, as Trustee the Servicer is required to prepare certain
information each month regarding distributions to Certificateholders and the
performance of the Trust. The information with respect to Series 1997-2 is
set forth below:
Date of the Certificate August 10, 1999
Monthly Period ending: July 31, 1999
Determination Date August 10, 1999
Distribution Date August 16, 1999
*****As a result of the July 21, 1999 issuance of Series 1999-1, the end of
prior month Investor Amounts for Series 1997-1 and Series 1999-1 have been
adjusted to reflect the average daily investor amounts for these Series for the
July Monthly Period. This adjustment is being made in order to more accurately
reflect the allocation of principal and finance charge collections to each of
the Series. Due to this adjustment, the investor percentages for all outstanding
series as of the end of the prior month will appear differently than on the June
Monthly Servicer's Certificate.*****
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General
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
201 Amortization Period No 201
202 Early Amortization Period No 202
203 Class A Investor Amount paid in full No 203
204 Class B Investor Amount paid in full No 204
205 Collateral Indebtedness Amount paid in full No 205
206 Saks Incorporated is the Servicer Yes 206
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Investor Amount
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as of the end of prior as of the end of
Monthly Period the relevant
Monthly Period
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
207 Series 1997-2 Investor Amount $ 235,300,000 207(a) $ 235,300,000 207(b)
208 Class A Investor Amount $ 180,000,000 208(a) $ 180,000,000 208(b)
209 Class B Investor Amount $ 20,000,000 209(a) $ 20,000,000 209(b)
210 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 21,000,000 210(a) $ 21,000,000 210(b)
211 Class D Investor Amount $ 14,300,000 211(a) $ 14,300,000 211(b)
212 Series 1997-2 Adjusted Investor Amount $ 235,300,000 212(a) $ 235,300,000 212(b)
213 Class A Adjusted Investor Amount $ 180,000,000 213(a) $ 180,000,000 213(b)
214 Principal Account Balance $ - 214(a) $ - 214(b)
215 Class B Adjusted Investor Amount $ 20,000,000 215(a) $ 20,000,000 215(b)
216 Class A Certificate Rate 6.50000% 216
217 Class B Certificate Rate 6.69000% 217
218 Collateral Indebtedness Interest Rate 5.78000% 218
219 Class D Certificate Rate 6.05500% 219
220 Weighted average interest rate for Series 1997-2 6.42485% 220
as of the end of prior as of the end of
Monthly Period the relevant
Monthly Period
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221 Series 1997-2 Investor Percentage with respect to Finance Charge 22.92% 221(a) 23.18% 221(b)
Receivables
222 Class A 17.54% 222(a) 17.73% 222(b)
223 Class B 1.95% 223(a) 1.97% 223(b)
224 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.05% 224(a) 2.07% 224(b)
225 Class D 1.39% 225(a) 1.41% 225(b)
226 Series 1997-2 Investor Percentage with respect to Principal 22.92% 226(a) 23.18% 226(b)
Receivables
227 Class A 17.54% 227(a) 17.73% 227(b)
228 Class B 1.95% 228(a) 1.97% 228(b)
229 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.05% 229(a) 2.07% 229(b)
230 Class D 1.39% 230(a) 1.41% 230(b)
231 Series 1997-2 Investor Percentage with respect to Allocable Amounts 22.92% 231(a) 23.18% 231(b)
232 Class A 17.54% 232(a) 17.73% 232(b)
233 Class B 1.95% 233(a) 1.97% 233(b)
234 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.05% 234(a) 2.07% 234(b)
235 Class D 1.39% 235(a) 1.41% 235(b)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
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Series 1997-2 Investor Distributions
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
236 The sum of the daily allocations of collections of Principal $ - 236
Receivables for the relevant Monthly period
237 Class A distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $ - 237
$1,000 of original principal amount
238 Class B distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $ - 238
$1,000 of original principal amount
239 Collateral Indebtedness Amount distribution of collections of $ - 239
Principal Receivables per $1,000 of original principal amount
240 Class D distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $ - 240
$1,000 of original principal amount
241 Class A distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of $ 5.42 241
original principal amount
242 Class B distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of $ 5.58 242
original principal amount
243 Collateral Indebtedness Amount distribution attributable to $ 5.14 243
interest per $1,000 of original principal amount
244 Class D distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of $ - 244
original principal amount
245 Monthly Servicing Fee for the next succeeding Distribution Date $ 1.67 245
per $1,000 of original principal amount
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Collections Allocated to Series 1997-2
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
246 Series allocation of collections of Principal Receivables $ 50,250,521 246
247 Class A $ 38,440,688 247
248 Class B $ 4,271,188 248
249 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 4,484,747 249
250 Class D $ 3,053,899 250
251 Series allocation of collections of Finance Charge Receivables $ 5,073,317 251
252 Class A $ 3,880,990 252
253 Class B $ 431,221 253
254 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 452,782 254
255 Class D $ 308,323 255
Available Funds
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256 Class A Available Funds $ 3,880,990 256
257 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included $ - 257
in Class A Available funds
258 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class A Available $ - 258
Funds
259 The amount of investment earnings on amounts held in the Reserve $ - 259
Account to be included in Class A Available funds
260 Class B Available Funds $ 432,221 260
261 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included $ - 261
in Class B Available funds
262 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class B Available $ - 262
Funds
263 The amount of investment earnings on amounts held in the Reserve $ - 263
Account to be included in Class B Available funds
264 Collateral Available Funds $ 452,782 264
265 Class D Available Funds $ 308,323 265
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Application of Collections
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Class A
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
266 Class A Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date, $ 975,000 266
plus the amount of any Class A Monthly Interest previously
due but not paid plus any additional interest with respect to
interest amounts that were due but not paid on a prior Distribution
date
267 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to $ - 267
Class A Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
268 Class A Allocable Amount $ 391,405 268
269 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 2,514,586 269
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class B
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270 Class B Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date, $ 111,500 270
plus the amount of any Class B Monthly Interest previously
due but not paid plus any additional interest with respect to
interest amounts that were due but not paid on a prior Distribution
date
271 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to $ - 271
Class B Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
272 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 319,721 272
Collateral
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273 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Collateral - 273
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
274 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 452,782 274
Class D
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275 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class D - 275
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
276 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 308,323 276
277 Available Excess Spread $ 3,595,412 277
278 Available Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections - 278
279 Total Cash Flow available for 1997-2 waterfall $ 3,595,412 279
280 Class A Required Amount is to be used to fund any deficiency in line266, line267 $ - 280
and line268
281 The aggregate amount of Class A Investor Charge Offs which have not been $ - 281
previously reimbursed
282 Class B Required Amount to the extent attributable to line270, and line271 $ - 282
283 Class B Allocable Amount $ 43,489 283
284 Any remaining portion of the Class B Required Amount $ - 284
285 An amount equal to any unreimbursed reductions of the Class B Investor
Amount, if any, due to: (i) Class B Investor Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated $ - 285
Principal Collections; (iii) reallocations of the Class B Investor Amount to the
Class A Investor Amount
286 Collateral Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date plus Collateral
Monthly Interest previously due but not paid to the Collateral Indebtedness $ 107,893 286
Holder plus Collateral Additional Interest
287 Class A Servicing Fee plus Class B Servicing Fee plus Collateral Servicing Fee $ 368,333 287
due for the relevant Monthly Period and not paid above
288 Class A Servicing Fee plus Class B Servicing Fee plus Collateral Servicing Fee
due but not distributed to the Servicer for prior Monthly Periods $ - 288
289 Collateral Allocable Amount $ 45,664 289
290 Any unreimbursed reductions of the Collateral Indebtedness Amount (CIA), if any,
due to: (i) CIA Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated Principal Collections; (iii) $ - 290
reallocations of the CIA to the Class A or Class B Investor Amount
291 The excess, if any, of the Required Cash Collateral Amount over the Available $ - 291
Collateral Amount
292 An amount equal to Class D Monthly Interest due but not paid to the Class D $ 76,966 292
Certificateholders plus Class D Additional Interest
293 Class D Servicing Fee due for the relevant Monthly Period and not paid above $ 23,833 293
294 Class D Servicing Fee due but not distributed to the Servicer for prior Monthly $ - 294
Periods
295 Class D Allocable Amount $ 31,095 295
296 Any unreimbursed reductions of the Class D Investor Amount, if any, due to: (i)
Class D Investor Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated Principal Collections; (iii) $ - 296
reallocations of the Class D Investor Amount to the Class A or Class B Investor
Amount or CIA
297 Aggregate amount of any other amounts due to the Collateral Indebtedness Holder $ - 297
pursuant to the Loan Agreement
298 Excess, if any, of the Required Reserve Account Amount over the amount on deposit $ - 298
in the Reserve Account
299 Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections $ 2,898,139 299
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Determination of Monthly Principal
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
300 Class A Monthly Principal (the least of line#301, line#302 and line#208) $ - 300
301 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account $ 50,250,521 301
302 Class A Accumulation Amount $ - 302
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
303 Class B Monthly Principal (the least of line#304, line#305 and line#209) $ - 303
(distributable only after payout of Class A)
304 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of $ 50,250,521 304
such Collections applied to Class A Monthly Principal
305 Class B Accumulation Amount $ - 305
306 Collateral Monthly Principal (prior to payout of Class B) (the least of line#307 $ - 306
and line#308)
307 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of
such Collections applied to Class A and Class B Monthly Principal $ 50,250,521 307
308 Enhancement Surplus $ - 308
309 Class D Monthly Principal $ - 309
310 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of
such Collections applied to Class A, Class B or collateral Monthly Principal $ 50,250,521 310
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Available Enhancement Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
311 Available Enhancement Amount $ 35,300,000 311
312 Amount on Deposit in the Cash Collateral Account $ - 312
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Reallocated Principal Collections
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
313 Reallocated Principal Collections $ - 313
314 Class D Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required $ - 314
Amounts)
315 Collateral Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required $ - 315
Amounts)
316 Class B Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required $ - 316
Amounts)
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Investor Default Amounts, Adjustment Amounts, and Allocable Amounts
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% Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
317 Series 1997-2 Default Amount 22.92% 317(a) $ 511,653 317(b)
318 Class A Investor Default Amount 17.54% 318(a) $ 391,405 318(b)
319 Class B Investor Default Amount 1.95% 319(a) $ 43,489 319(b)
320 Collateral Default Amount 2.05% 320(a) $ 45,664 320(b)
321 Class D Investor Default Amount 1.39% 321(a) $ 31,095 321(b)
322 Series 1997-2 Adjustment Amount $ - 322
323 Class A Adjustment Amount $ - 323
324 Class B Adjustment Amount $ - 324
325 Collateral Adjustment Amount $ - 325
326 Class D Adjustment Amount $ - 326
327 Series 1997-2 Allocable Amount $ 511,653 327
328 Class A Allocable Amount $ 391,405 328
329 Class B Allocable Amount $ 43,489 329
330 Collateral Allocable Amount $ 45,664 330
331 Class D Allocable Amount $ 31,095 331
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Required Amounts
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332 Class A Required Amount $ - 332
333 Class A Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 975,000 333
334 Class A Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 334
335 Class A Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously $ - 335
due but not paid
336 Class A Allocable Amount for current Distribution Date $ - 336
337 Class A Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 337
338 Class B Required Amount $ - 338
339 Class B Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 111,500 339
340 Class B Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 340
341 Class B Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due $ - 341
but not paid
342 Class B Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 342
343 Excess of Class B Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 343
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
344 Collateral Required Amount $ - 344
345 Collateral Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 107,893 345
346 Collateral Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 346
347 Collateral Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously $ - 347
due but not paid
348 Collateral Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 348
349 Excess of Collateral Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 349
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Reduction of Investor Amounts
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Class A
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
350 Class A Investor Amount reduction $ - 350
351 Class A Investor Charge Off $ - 351
352 Reductions of the Class A Investor Amount $ - 352
Class B
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353 Class B Investor Amount reduction $ - 353
354 Class B Investor Charge Off $ - 354
355 Reductions of the Class B Investor Amount $ - 355
356 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class A $ - 356
Collateral
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357 Collateral Indebtedness Amount reduction $ - 357
358 Collateral Indebtedness Amount Charge Off $ - 358
359 Reductions of the Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ - 359
360 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class B $ - 360
Class D
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361 Class D Investor Amount reduction $ - 361
362 Class D Investor Charge Off $ - 362
363 Reductions of the Class D Investor Amount $ - 363
364 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Collateral $ - 364
Indebtedness Amount
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Servicing Fee
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
365 Series 1997-2 Servicing Fee $ 392,167 365
366 Class A Servicing Fee $ 300,000 366
367 Class B Servicing Fee $ 33,333 367
368 Collateral Servicing Fee $ 35,000 368
369 Class D Servicing Fee $ 23,833 369
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Reserve Account
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
370 Required Reserve Account Amount (if applicable) N/A 370
371 Reserve Account Reinvestment Rate (if applicable) N/A 371
372 Reserve Account balance $ - 372
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373 Accumulation Period Length 12 months 373
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this
Certificate this 10th day of August, 1999.
Saks Incorporated,
as Servicer
By /s/ James S. Scully
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Name: James S. Scully
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
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Exhibit 99.2
Series 1998-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July 1999
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Monthly Certificateholder's Statement
Younkers Master Trust Series 1995-1
Saks Credit Card Master Trust Series 1998-1
Pursuant to the Master Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 21,
1997 (as amended or supplemented, the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), as
supplemented by the Series 1998-1 Supplement, dated as of May 6, 1998 (the
"Supplement" and together with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the
"Agreement") each between Saks Credit Corporation (as successor to
Proffitt's Credit Corporation) as Transferor, Saks Incorporated (formerly
known as Proffitt's, Inc.) as Servicer, and Norwest Bank Minnesota,
National Association as Trustee, the Servicer is required to prepare certain
information each month regarding distributions to Certificateholders and
the performance of the Trust. All references herein to Younkers Master Trust
Series 1995-1 and Saks Credit Card Master Trust Series 1998-1 are used
interchangeably. The information with respect to Series 1998-1 is set forth
below:
Date Of The Certificate August 10, 1999
Monthly Period Ending: July 31, 1999
Determination Date August 10, 1999
Distribution Date August 16, 1999
*****As a result of the July 21, 1999 issuance of Series 1999-1, the end of
prior month Investor Amounts for Series 1997-1 and Series 1999-1 have been
adjusted to reflect the average daily investor amounts for these Series for the
July Monthly Period. This adjustment is being made in order to more accurately
reflect the allocation of principal and finance charge collections to each of
the Series. Due to this adjustment, the investor percentages for all outstanding
series as of the end of the prior month will appear differently than on the June
Monthly Servicer's Certificate.*****
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General
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
201 Amortization Period No 201
202 Early Amortization Period No 202
203 Class A Investor Amount paid in full No 203
204 Class B Investor Amount paid in full No 204
205 Class C Investor Amount paid in full No 205
206 Saks Incorporated is the Servicer Yes 206
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Investor Amount
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as of the end of prior the relevant
Monthly Period Monthly Period
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
207 Series 1998-1 Investor Amount $ 91,500,000 207(a) $ 91,500,000 207(b)
208 Class A Investor Amount $ 67,000,000 208(a) $ 67,000,000 208(b)
209 Class B Investor Amount $ 8,000,000 209(a) $ 8,000,000 209(b)
210 Class C Investor Amount $ 16,500,000 210(a) $ 16,500,000 210(b)
211 Series 1998-1 Adjusted Investor Amount $ 91,500,000 211(a) $ 91,500,000 211(b)
212 Series 1998-1 Investor Amount $ 91,500,000 212(a) $ 91,500,000 212(b)
213 Principal Account Balance $ - 213(a) $ - 213(b)
214 Class A Certificate Rate 6.43% 214
215 Class B Certificate Rate 6.61% 215
216 Class C Certificate Rate 0.00% 216
217 Weighted average interest rate for 5.29% 217
Series 1998-1
as of the end of
as of the end of prior the relevant
Monthly Period Monthly Period
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218 Series 1998-1 Investor Percentage with
respect to Finance Charge Receivables 8.91% 218(a) 9.01% 218(b)
219 Class A 6.53% 219(a) 6.60% 219(b)
220 Class B 0.78% 220(a) 0.79% 220(b)
221 Class C 1.61% 221(a) 1.63% 221(b)
222 Series 1998-1 Investor Percentage with
respect to Principal Receivables 8.91% 222(a) 9.01% 222(b)
223 Class A 6.53% 223(a) 6.60% 223(b)
224 Class B 0.78% 224(a) 0.79% 224(b)
225 Class C 1.61% 225(a) 1.63% 225(b)
226 Series 1998-1 Investor Percentage
with respect to Default Amounts 8.91% 226(a) 9.01% 226(b)
227 Class A 6.53% 227(a) 6.60% 227(b)
228 Class B 0.78% 228(a) 0.79% 228(b)
229 Class C 1.61% 229(a) 1.63% 229(b)
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Series 1998-1 Investor Distributions
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
230 The sum of the daily allocations of collections of Principal Receivables for
the relevant Monthly Period $ - 230
231 Class A distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ - 231
232 Class B distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ - 232
233 Class C distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ - 233
234 Class A distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original
principal amount $ 5.36 234
235 Class B distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original
principal amount $ 5.51 235
236 Class C distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original
principal amount $ - 236
237 Monthly Servicing Fee for the next succeeding Distribution Date per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ 1.67 237
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Collections Allocated To Series 1998-1
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Allocations of Finance Charge Collections
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
238 Investor allocation of Finance Charge Collections during the Collection
Period pursuant to Section 4.4 $ 1,972,837 238
239 Investment earnings during Collection Period of Series Accounts to be treated
as investor Finance Charge Collections: $ - 239
240 (a) Collection Account $ - 240
241 (b) Reserve Account $ - 241
242 (c) Principal Account $ - 242
243 Monthly Finance Charge Allocation prior to allocation of Shared Finance
Charge Collections (line 238 + line 239) $ 1,972,837 243
244 "Reserve Draw Amount" for the Distribution Date (pursuant to Section 4.9 (b)) $ - 244
245 "Reserve Account Surplus" for the Distribution Date (pursuant to Section
4.9(c)) $ - 245
246 Final Reserve Account disbursement (pursuant to Section 4.9 (d)) $ - 246
247 Total allocations of Finance Charge Collections during the Relevant Monthly
Period (sum of line 243, line 244, line 245 and line 246) $ 1,972,837 247
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Application Of Finance Charge Collections
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
248 Shared Finance Charge Collections allocated to Series 1998-1 to cover the
Total Deficiency Amount pursuant to Section 4.6 $ - 248
249 Class A Monthly Interest plus the amount of any previous month's Class A
interest Shortfall plus any Class A Additional Interest (Section 4.6 (a)) $ 359,008 249
250 Class B Monthly Interest plus the amount of any previous month's Class B
Interest Shortfall plus any Class B Additional Interest (Section 4.6 (a)) $ 44,067 250
251 Investor Monthly Servicing Fee due for the relevant Monthly Period (Section
4.6 (c)) $ 152,500 251
252 Investor Monthly Servicing Fee due but not distributed to the Servicer for
prior Monthly Periods (Section 4.6 (c)) $ - 252
253 Investor Default Amount (Section 4.6 (d)) $ 198,964 253
254 Unpaid Deposit Obligation (Section 4.6 (e)) $ - 254
255 Aggregate amount of Class A Investor Charge-Offs which have not been
previously reimbursed (Section 4.6 (f)) $ - 255
An amount equal to any unreimbursed reductions of the Class B
256 Investor Amount, if any, due to (i) Reallocated Principal Collections and $ - 256
(ii) Class B Investor Charge-Offs (Section 4.6 (f))
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
An amount equal to any unreimbursed reductions of the Class C
257 Investor Amount, if any, due to (i) Reallocated Principal Collections and $ - 257
(ii) Class C Investor Charge-Offs (Section 4.6 (f))
Excess, if any, of the Required Reserve Account Amount over the $ - 258
258 amount on deposit in the Reserve Account (Section 4.6 (g))
Class C Certificate Interest accrued and unpaid in respect of the
259 portion of the Class C Investor Amount held by Persons other than the $ - 259
Servicer or its Affiliates (Section 4.6(h))
260 Excess Spread $ 1,218,298 260
<CAPTION>
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Determination of Monthly Principal
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
During the Accumulation Period
------------------------------
261 Monthly Total Principal Allocation (Section 4.4 (b)(ii)) prior to the
inclusion of amounts in line 262 below $ - 261
262 Amounts included in calculation of Excess Spread to be included in
Collections of Principal Receivables (Section 4.6 (d),(e),(f)) $ - 262
263 Monthly Total Principal Allocation (Section 4.4 (b)(ii)) $ - 263
264 Controlled Deposit Amount $ - 264
265 Controlled Deposit Amount for the relevant Monthly Period during the
Accumulation Period $ - 265
266 Deficit Controlled Deposit Amount for the preceding Monthly Period $ - 266
Excess of the Monthly Total Principal Allocation over the Controlled
267 Deposit Amount to be paid to the holder of the Exchangeable
Transferor Certificate $ - 267
268 Deficit Controlled Deposit Amount for the relevant Monthly Period $ - 268
269 Total amount deposited to the Principal Account $ - 269
During the Rapid Amortization Period
-------------------------------------
270 Monthly Total Principal Allocation (Section 4.4 (b)(ii)) prior to the
inclusion of amounts in line 271 below $ - 270
271 Amounts included in calculation of Excess Spread to be included in
Collections of Principal Receivables (Section 4.6 (d),(e),(f)) $ - 271
272 Monthly Total Principal Allocation (Section 4.4 (b)(ii)) $ - 272
273 Lesser of the Monthly Total Principal Allocation and the Adjusted
Investor Amount (Section 4.4 (c)(ii)) $ - 273
274 Shared Principal Collections allocable to the Series 1998-1 Certificate
(to the extent the Adjusted Investor Amount exceeds the balance of the
Principal Account after giving effect to line 273) $ - 274
275 Total Amount deposited to the Principal Account $ - 275
276 Principal Account balance after deposit to Principal Account for
relevant Monthly Period $ - 276
<CAPTION>
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Reallocated Principal Collections
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
277 Reallocated Principal Collections $ - 277
278 Class C Reallocated Amount (to the extent needed to fund excess of $ - 278
Total Deficiency Amount over Investor Default Amount)
279 Class B Reallocated Amount (to the extent needed to fund excess of
Total Deficiency Amount over Investor Default Amount) $ - 279
<CAPTION>
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total Deficiency Amount and Investor Charge-Offs
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
280 Monthly Finance Charge Allocation prior to allocation of Shared $ 1,972,837 280
Finance Charge Collections
</TABLE>
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
281 Total Monthly Payment $ 754,539 281
282 Class A Certificate Interest $ 359,008 282
283 Class B Certificate Interest $ 44,067 283
284 Investor Monthly Servicing Fee $ 152,500 284
285 Investor Default Amount $ 198,964 285
286 Unpaid Deposit Obligation $ - 286
287 Total Deficiency Amount prior to allocation of Shared Finance Charge $ - 287
Collections (excess of line 281 over line 280)
288 Allocation of Shared Finance Charge Collections to Series 1998-1 $ - 288
during the Relevant Monthly Period
289 Total Deficiency Amount ("Shortfall") (Section 4.6) $ - 289
290 Investor Charge-Offs $ - 290
291 Class C Investor Charge-Offs $ - 291
292 Class B Investor Charge-Offs $ - 292
293 Class A Investor Charge-Offs $ - 293
<CAPTION>
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reduction of Investor Amounts
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
-------
294 Aggregate amount of Class A Investor Charge-Offs over Class A
Investor Charge-offs reimbursed pursuant to Section 4.6 (f) $ - 294
Class B
-------
295 Aggregate amount of Class B Investor Charge-Offs over Class B $ - 295
Investor Charge-offs reimbursed pursuant to Section 4.6 (f)
296 Aggregate amount of Class B Reallocated Amounts over Class B
Reallocated Amounts reimbursed pursuant to subsection 4.6 (f) or $ - 296
allocated to the Class C Investor Amount pursuant to Section 4.11
Class C
-------
297 Aggregate amount of Class C Investor Charge-Offs over Class C
Investor Charge-offs reimbursed pursuant to Section 4.6 (f) $ - 297
298 Aggregate amount of Class C Reallocated Amounts over Class C
Reallocated Amounts reimbursed pursuant to subsection 4.6 (f) $ - 298
<CAPTION>
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Pool Factors
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
299 Class A Pool Factor 100.00% 299
300 Class B Pool Factor 100.00% 300
301 Class C Pool Factor 100.00% 301
<CAPTION>
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Reserve Account
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
302 Required Reserve Account Amount (if applicable) N/A 302
303 Reserve Account Reinvestment Rate (if applicable) N/A 303
304 Reserve Account balance $ - 304
305 Accumulation Period length 1 month 305
</TABLE>
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this
Certificate this 10th day of August, 1999.
Saks Incorporated, as Servicer
By /s/ James S. Scully
________________________
Name: James S. Scully
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
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<PAGE>
Exhibit 99.3
Series 1998-2 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the month of July 1999
<PAGE>
Monthly Certificateholder's Statement
Saks Credit Card Master Trust
Series 1998-2
Pursuant to the Master Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 21,
1997 (as amended or supplemented, the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), as
supplemented by the Series 1998-2 Supplement, dated as of May 21, 1998 (the
"Supplement" and together with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the
"Agreement") each between Saks Credit Corporation (as successor to
Proffitt's Credit Corporation) as Transferor, Saks Incorporated
(formerly known as Proffitt's, Inc.) as Servicer, and Norwest Bank
Minnesota, National Association as Trustee, the Servicer is required to
prepare certain information each month regarding distributions to
Certificateholders and the performance of the Trust. The information with
respect to Series 1998-2 is set forth below:
Date of the Certificate August 10, 1999
Monthly Period Ending: July 31, 1999
Determination Date August 10, 1999
Distribution Date August 16, 1999
*****As a result of the July 21, 1999 issuance of Series 1999-1, the end of
prior month Investor Amounts for Series 1997-1 and Series 1999-1 have been
adjusted to reflect the average daily investor amounts for these Series for the
July Monthly Period. This adjustment is being made in order to more accurately
reflect the allocation of principal and finance charge collections to each of
the Series. Due to this adjustment, the investor percentages for all outstanding
series as of the end of the prior month will appear differently than on the June
Monthly Servicer's Certificate.*****
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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General
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
201 Amortization Period No 201
202 Early Amortization Period No 202
203 Class A Investor Amount paid in full No 203
204 Class B Investor Amount paid in full No 204
205 Collateral Indebtedness Amount paid in full No 205
206 Saks Incorporated is the Servicer Yes 206
<CAPTION>
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Investor Amount
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as of the end of prior as of the end of
Monthly Period the relevant
Monthly Period
---------------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
207 Series 1998-2 Investor Amount $261,500,000 207(a) $261,500,000 207(b)
208 Class A Investor Amount $200,000,000 208(a) $200,000,000 208(b)
209 Class B Investor Amount $ 21,500,000 209(a) $ 21,500,000 209(b)
210 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 24,000,000 210(a) $ 24,000,000 210(b)
211 Class D Investor Amount $ 16,000,000 211(a) $ 16,000,000 211(b)
212 Series 1998-2 Adjusted Investor Amount $261,500,000 212(a) $261,500,000 212(b)
213 Class A Adjusted Investor Amount $200,000,000 213(a) $200,000,000 213(b)
214 Principal Account Balance $ - 214(a) $ - 214(b)
215 Class B Adjusted Investor Amount $ 21,500,000 215(a) $ 21,500,000 215(b)
216 Class A Certificate Rate 6.00% 216
217 Class B Certificate Rate 6.15% 217
218 Collateral Indebtedness Interest Rate 5.93000% 218
219 Class D Certificate Rate 6.18000% 219
220 Weighted average interest rate for Series 1998-2 6.02% 220
as of the end of prior as of the end of
Monthly Period the relevant
Monthly Period
---------------------- ----------------
221 Series 1998-2 Investor Percentage with respect to Finance 25.48% 221(a) 25.76% 221(b)
Charge Receivables
222 Class A 19.48% 222(a) 19.70% 222(b)
223 Class B 2.09% 223(a) 2.12% 223(b)
224 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.34% 224(a) 2.36% 224(b)
225 Class D 1.56% 225(a) 1.58% 225(b)
226 Series 1998-2 Investor Percentage with respect to 25.48% 226(a) 25.76% 226(b)
Principal Receivables
227 Class A 19.48% 227(a) 19.70% 227(b)
228 Class B 2.09% 228(a) 2.12% 228(b)
229 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.34% 229(a) 2.36% 229(b)
230 Class D 1.56% 230(a) 1.58% 230(b)
231 Series 1998-2 Investor Percentage with respect to 25.48% 231(a) 25.76% 231(b)
Allocable Amounts
232 Class A 19.48% 232(a) 19.70% 232(b)
233 Class B 2.09% 233(a) 2.12% 233(b)
234 Collateral Indebtedness Amount 2.34% 234(a) 2.36% 234(b)
235 Class D 1.56% 235(a) 1.58% 235(b)
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Series 1998-2 Investor distributions
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
236 The sum of the daily allocations of collections $ - 236
of Principal Receivables for the relevant
Monthly Period
237 Class A distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of $ - 237
original principal amount
238 Class B distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of $ - 238
original principal amount
239 Collateral Indebtedness Amount distribution of collections of Principal $ - 239
Receivables per $1,000 of original principal amount
240 Class D distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of $ - 240
original principal amount
241 Class A distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original principal $ 5.00 241
amount
242 Class B distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original principal $ 5.13 242
amount
243 Collateral Indebtedness Amount distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 $ 5.27 243
of original principal amount
244 Class D distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original principal $ - 244
amount
245 Monthly Servicing Fee for the next succeeding Distribution Date per $1,000 of $ 1.67 245
original principal amount
<CAPTION>
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Collections Allocated to Series 1998-2
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
246 Series allocation of collections of Principal Receivables $ 55,845,777 246
247 Class A $ 42,711,875 247
248 Class B $ 4,591,527 248
249 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 5,125,425 249
250 Class D $ 3,416,950 250
251 Series allocation of collections of Finance Charge Receivables $ 5,638,217 251
252 Class A $ 4,312,212 252
253 Class B $ 463,563 253
254 Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ 517,465 254
255 Class D $ 344,977 255
Available Funds
---------------
256 Class A Available Funds $ 4,312,212 256
257 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included in $ - 257
Class A Available funds
258 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class A Available Funds $ - 258
259 The amount of investment earnings on amounts held in the Reserve $ - 259
Account to be included in Class A Available funds
260 Class B Available Funds $ 463,563 260
261 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included in $ - 261
Class B Available funds
262 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class B Available Funds $ - 262
263 The amount of investment earnings on amounts held in the Reserve $ - 263
Account to be included in Class B Available funds
264 Collateral Available Funds $ 517,465 264
265 Class D Available Funds $ 344,977 265
<CAPTION>
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Application of Collections
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Class A
-------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
266 Class A Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date, plus the amount
of any Class A Monthly Interest previously due but not paid plus any $ 1,000,000 266
additional interest with respect to interest amounts that were due but not
paid on a prior Distribution date
267 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class A $ - 267
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C>
268 Class A Allocable Amount $ 434,894 268
269 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 2,877,318 269
Class B
-------
270 Class B Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date,
plus the amount of any Class B Monthly Interest previously due but not paid plus $ 110,188 270
any additional interest with respect to interest amounts that were due but
not paid on a prior Distribution date
271 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class B $ - 271
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
272 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 353,375 272
Collateral
----------
273 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Collateral $ - 273
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
274 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 517,465 274
Class D
-------
275 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class D $ - 275
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date
276 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 344,977 276
277 Available Excess Spread $ 4,093,135 277
278 Available Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections $ - 278
279 Total Cash Flow available for 1998-2 waterfall $ 4,093,135 279
280 Class A Required Amount is to be used to fund any deficiency in line266, line267 $ - 280
and line268
281 The aggregate amount of Class A Investor Charge Offs which have not been $ - 281
previously reimbursed
282 Class B Required Amount to the extent attributable to line270, and line271 $ - 282
283 Class B Allocable Amount $ 46,751 283
284 Any remaining portion of the Class B Required Amount $ - 284
285 An amount equal to any unreimbursed reductions of the Class B Investor Amount,
if any, due to: (i) Class B Investor Charge Offs; (ii) $ - 285
Reallocated Principal Collections; (iii) reallocations of the Class
B Investor Amount to the Class A Investor Amount
286 Collateral Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date plus Collateral
Monthly Interest previously due but not paid to the Collateral $ 126,507 286
Indebtedness Holder plus Collateral Additional Interest
287 Class A Servicing Fee plus Class B Servicing Fee plus Collateral Servicing Fee $ 409,167 287
due for the relevant Monthly Period and not paid above
288 Class A Servicing Fee plus Class B Servicing Fee plus Collateral Servicing Fee
due but not distributed to the Servicer for prior $ - 288
Monthly Periods
289 Collateral Allocable Amount $ 52,187 289
290 Any unreimbursed reductions of the Collateral Indebtedness Amount (CIA),
if any, due to: (i) CIA Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated Principal $ - 290
Collections; (iii) reallocations of the CIA to the Class A or Class B Investor Amount
291 The excess, if any, of the Required Cash Collateral Amount over the Available $ - 291
Collateral Amount
292 An amount equal to Class D Monthly Interest due but not paid to the Class D $ 87,893 292
Certificateholders plus Class D Additional Interest
293 Class D Servicing Fee due for the relevant Monthly Period and not paid above $ 26,667 293
294 Class D Servicing Fee due but not distributed to the Servicer for prior Monthly $ - 294
Periods
295 Class D Allocable Amount $ 34,792 295
296 Any unreimbursed reductions of the Class D Investor Amount, if any, due to:
(i) Class D Investor Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated Principal $ - 296
Collections; (iii) reallocations of the Class D Investor Amount to the
Class A or Class B Investor Amount or CIA
297 Aggregate amount of any other amounts due to the Collateral Indebtedness Holder $ - 297
pursuant to the Loan Agreement
298 Excess, if any, of the Required Reserve Account Amount over the amount on $ - 298
deposit in the Reserve Account
299 Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections $ 3,309,172 299
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Determination of Monthly Principal
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
300 Class A Monthly Principal (the least of line#301, line#302 and line#208) $ - 300
301 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account $ 55,845,777 301
302 Class A Accumulation Amount $ - 302
303 Class B Monthly Principal (the least of line#304, line#305 and line#209) $ - 303
(distributable only after payout of Class A)
304 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of $ 55,845,777 304
such Collections applied to Class A Monthly Principal
305 Class B Accumulation Amount $ - 305
306 Collateral Monthly Principal (prior to payout of Class B) (the least of line#307 $ - 306
and line#308)
307 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of
such Collections applied to Class A and Class B $ 55,845,777 307
Monthly Principal
308 Enhancement Surplus $ - 308
309 Class D Monthly Principal $ - 309
310 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account
less portion of such Collections applied to Class A, Class B or $ 55,845,777 310
collateral Monthly Principal
<CAPTION>
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Available Enhancement Amount
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
311 Available Enhancement Amount $ 40,000,000 311
312 Amount on Deposit in the Cash Collateral Account $ - 312
<CAPTION>
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reallocated Principal Collections
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
313 Reallocated Principal Collections $ - 313
314 Class D Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required Amounts) $ - 314
315 Collateral Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required Amounts) $ - 315
316 Class B Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund Required Amounts) $ - 316
<CAPTION>
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Investor Default Amounts, Adjustment Amounts, and Allocable Amounts
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
% Amount
---------------------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
317 Series 1998-2 Default Amount 25.48% 317(a) $ 568,624 317(b)
318 Class A Investor Default Amount 19.48% 318(a) $ 434,894 318(b)
319 Class B Investor Default Amount 2.09% 319(a) $ 46,751 319(b)
320 Collateral Default Amount 2.34% 320(a) $ 52,187 320(b)
321 Class D Investor Default Amount 1.56% 321(a) $ 34,792 321(b)
322 Series 1998-2 Adjustment Amount $ - 322
323 Class A Adjustment Amount $ - 323
324 Class B Adjustment Amount $ - 324
325 Collateral Adjustment Amount $ - 325
326 Class D Adjustment Amount $ - 326
327 Series 1998-2 Allocable Amount $ 568,624 327
328 Class A Allocable Amount $ 434,894 328
329 Class B Allocable Amount $ 46,751 329
330 Collateral Allocable Amount $ 52,187 330
331 Class D Allocable Amount $ 34,792 331
<CAPTION>
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Required Amounts
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
332 Class A Required Amount $ - 332
333 Class A Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 1,000,000 333
334 Class A Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 334
335 Class A Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due but not $ - 335
paid
336 Class A Allocable Amount for current Distribution Date $ - 336
337 Class A Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 337
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
338 Class B Required Amount $ - 338
339 Class B Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 110,188 339
340 Class B Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 340
341 Class B Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due but not $ - 341
paid
342 Class B Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 342
343 Excess of Class B Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 343
344 Collateral Required Amount $ - 344
345 Collateral Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 126,507 345
346 Collateral Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 346
347 Collateral Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due but $ - 347
not paid
348 Collateral Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 348
349 Excess of Collateral Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 349
<CAPTION>
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Reduction of Investor Amounts
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Class A
-------
350 Class A Investor Amount reduction $ - 350
351 Class A Investor Charge Off $ - 351
352 Reductions of the Class A Investor Amount $ - 352
Class B
-------
353 Class B Investor Amount reduction $ - 353
354 Class B Investor Charge Off $ - 354
355 Reductions of the Class B Investor Amount $ - 355
356 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class A $ - 356
Collateral
----------
357 Collateral Indebtedness Amount reduction $ - 357
358 Collateral Indebtedness Amount Charge Off $ - 358
359 Reductions of the Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ - 359
360 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class B $ - 360
Class D
-------
361 Class D Investor Amount reduction $ - 361
362 Class D Investor Charge Off $ - 362
363 Reductions of the Class D Investor Amount $ - 363
364 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Collateral Indebtedness Amount $ - 364
<CAPTION>
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Servicing Fee
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
365 Series 1998-2 Servicing Fee $ 435,833 365
366 Class A Servicing Fee $ 333,333 366
367 Class B Servicing Fee $ 35,833 367
368 Collateral Servicing Fee $ 40,000 368
369 Class D Servicing Fee $ 26,667 369
<CAPTION>
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Reserve Account
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
370 Required Reserve Account Amount (if applicable) N/A 370
371 Reserve Account Reinvestment Rate (if applicable) N/A 371
372 Reserve Account balance $ - 372
373 Accumulation Period Length 12 months 373
</TABLE>
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this
certificate this 10th day of August, 1999.
Saks Incorporated,
as servicer
BY /s/ James S. Scully
----------------------------------
Name: James S. Scully
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
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<PAGE>
Exhibit 99.4
Series 1999-1 Monthly Certificateholders' Statement for the period from
July 21, 1999 through July 31, 1999
<PAGE>
Monthly Certificateholder's Statement
Saks Credit Card Master Trust
Series 1999-1
Pursuant to the Master Pooling and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 21,
1997 (as amended or supplemented, the "Pooling and Servicing Agreement"), as
supplemented by the Series 1999-1 Supplement, dated as of July 21, 1999 (the
"Supplement" and together with the Pooling and Servicing Agreement, the
"Agreement") each between Saks Credit Corporation (as successor to Proffitt's
Credit Corporation) as Transferor, Saks Incorporated (formerly known as
Proffitt's, Inc.) as Servicer, and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National Association
as Trustee, the Servicer is required to prepare certain information each month
regarding distributions to Certificateholders and the performance of the Trust.
The information with respect to Series 1999-1 is set forth below:
Date of the Certificate August 10, 1999
Monthly Period ending July 31, 1999
Determination Date August 10, 1999
Distribution Date August 16, 1999
*****As a result of the July 21, 1999 issuance of Series 1999-1, the end of
prior month Investor Amounts for Series 1997-1 and Series 1999-1 have been
adjusted to reflect the average daily investor amounts for these Series for the
July Monthly Period. This adjustment is being made in order to more accurately
reflect the allocation of principal and finance charge collections to each of
the Series.*****
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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General
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
101 Amortization Period No 101
102 Early Amortization Period No 102
103 Class A Investor Amount paid in full No 103
104 Class B Investor Amount paid in full No 104
105 Collateral Interest Amount paid in full No 105
106 Saks Incorporated is the Servicer Yes 106
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Investor Amount
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as of the end of
as of the end of prior the relevant
Monthly Period Monthly Period
---------------------- ----------------
107 Series 1999-1 Investor Amount $ 134,262,097 107(a) $ 378,375,000 107(b)
108 Class A Investor Amount $ 99,354,839 108(a) $ 280,000,000 108(b)
109 Class B Investor Amount $ 10,742,742 109(a) $ 30,275,000 109(b)
110 Collateral Interest Amount $ 24,164,516 110(a) $ 68,100,000 110(b)
111 Series 1999-1 Adjusted Investor Amount $ 134,262,097 111(a) $ 378,375,000 111(b)
112 Class A Adjusted Investor Amount $ 99,354,839 112(a) $ 280,000,000 112(b)
113 Principal Account Balance with respect to Class A $ - 113(a) $ - 113(b)
114 Class B Adjusted Investor Amount $ 10,742,742 114(a) $ 30,275,000 114(b)
115 Principal Account Balance with respect to Class B $ - 115(a) $ - 115(b)
116 Collateral Interest Adjusted Amount $ 24,164,516 116(a) $ 68,100,000 116(b)
117 Principal Account Balance with respect
to the Collateral Interest $ - 117(a) $ - 117(b)
118 Class A Certificate Rate 5.40000% 118
119 Class B Certificate Rate 5.61000% 119
as of the end of
as of the end of prior the relevant
Monthly Period Monthly Period
---------------------- -----------------
120 Series 1999-1 Investor Percentage with respect
to Finance Charge Receivables 13.08% 120(a) 37.27% 120(b)
121 Class A 9.68% 121(a) 27.58% 121(b)
122 Class B 1.05% 122(a) 2.98% 122(b)
123 Collateral Interest 2.35% 123(a) 6.71% 123(b)
124 Series 1999-1 Investor Percentage with respect
to Principal Receivables 13.08% 124(a) 37.27% 124(b)
125 Class A 9.68% 125(a) 27.58% 125(b)
126 Class B 1.05% 126(a) 2.98% 126(b)
127 Collateral Interest 2.35% 127(a) 6.71% 127(b)
128 Series 1999-1 Investor Percentage with respect
to Allocable Amounts 13.08% 128(a) 37.27% 128(b)
129 Class A 9.68% 129(a) 27.58% 129(b)
130 Class B 1.05% 130(a) 2.98% 130(b)
131 Collateral Interest 2.35% 131(a) 6.71% 131(b)
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</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Series 1999-1 Investor Distributions
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132 The sum of the daily allocations of collections of Principal Receivables for
the relevant Monthly Period $ - 132
133 Class A distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ - 133
134 Class B distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per $1,000 of
original principal amount $ - 134
135 Collateral Interest distribution of collections of Principal Receivables per
$1,000 of original principal amount $ - 135
136 Class A distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original principal
amount $ 3.90 136
137 Class B distribution attributable to interest per $1,000 of original
principal amount $ 4.05 137
138 Collateral Interest distribution attributable to interest per $1,000
of original principal amount $ 2.93 138
139 Monthly Servicing Fee for the next succeeding Distribution Date per $1,000
of original principal amount $ 1.67 139
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Collections Allocated to Series 1999-1
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140 Series allocation of collections of Principal Receivables $ 28,672,930 140
141 Class A $ 21,218,157 141
142 Class B $ 2,294,213 142
143 Collateral Interest $ 5,160,559 143
144 Series allocation of collections of Finance Charge Receivables $ 2,894,833 144
145 Class A $ 2,142,195 145
146 Class B $ 231,625 146
147 Collateral Interest $ 521,013 147
Available Funds
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148 Class A Available Funds $ 2,142,195 148
149 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included in
Class A Available funds $ - 149
150 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class A Available Funds $ - 150
151 The amount of investment earnings on amounts held in the Reserve
Account to be included in Class A Available funds $ - 151
152 Class B Available Funds $ 231,625 152
153 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included in
Class B Available funds $ - 153
154 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Class B Available Funds $ - 154
155 Collateral Interest Available Funds $ 521,013 155
156 The amount to be withdrawn from the Reserve Account to be included in
Collateral Interest Available Funds $ - 156
157 Principal Investment Proceeds to be included in Collateral Interest
Available Funds $ - 157
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Application of Collections
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Class A
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158 Class A Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date, plus the amount
of any Class A Monthly Interest previously due but not paid plus any
additional interest with respect to interest amounts that were due but not
paid on a prior Distribution date $ 1,092,000 158
159 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class A
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date $ - 159
160 Class A Allocable Amount $ 216,044 160
161 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 834,151 161
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Class B
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162 Class B Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date, plus the amount
of any Class B Monthly Interest previously due but not paid plus any
additional interest with respect to interest amounts that were due but not
paid on a prior Distribution date $ 122,664 162
163 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Class B
Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date $ - 163
164 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 108,961 164
Collateral Interest
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165 If Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer, an amount equal to Collateral
Interest Servicing fee for the related Distribution Date $ - 165
166 An amount to be included in the Excess Spread $ 521,013 166
167 Available Excess Spread $ 1,464,125 167
168 Available Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections $ - 168
169 Total Cash Flow available for Series 1999-1 waterfall $ 1,464,125 169
170 Fund any Class A Required Amount $ - 170
171 Class A Investor Charge Offs which have not been previously reimbursed $ - 171
172 Class B Required Amount to the extent attributable to line 162 and line 163 $ - 172
173 Class B Allocable Amount $ 23,360 173
174 Excess of the Required Reserve Account Amount over the amount held in
the Reserve Account $ - 174
175 An amount equal to any unreimbursed reductions of the Class B Investor
Amount, if any, due to: (i) Class B Investor Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated
Principal Collections; (iii) reallocations of the Class B Investor Amount to the
Class A Investor Amount $ - 175
176 Collateral Monthly Interest for the related Distribution Date plus Collateral
Monthly Interest previously due but not paid to holders of the Collateral
Interest plus additional interest $ 199,356 176
177 Servicing Fee due for the relevant Monthly Period and not paid above plus
any amounts previously due but not distributed to the Servicer $ 231,229 177
178 Collateral Interest Allocable Amount $ 52,545 178
179 Any unreimbursed reductions of the Collateral Interest Amount , if any, due
to: (i) Collateral Interest Charge Offs; (ii) Reallocated Principal Collections;
(iii) reallocations of the Collateral Interest Amount to the Class A or Class B
Investor Amount $ - 179
180 Excess of the Required Spread Account Amount over the available Spread
Account Amount $ - 180
181 The aggregate of any other amounts, if any, then due to the Collateral
Interest Holder $ - 181
182 Shared Excess Finance Charge Collections $ 957,634 182
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Determination of Monthly Principal
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183 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account $ 28,672,930 183
184 Controlled Deposit Amount for the Monthly Period $ - 184
185 Deficit Controlled Accumulation Amount $ - 185
186 Principal Collections deposited for the Monthly Period $ - 186
187 Class A Monthly Principal $ - 187
188 Class B Monthly Principal (only after payout of Class A or the accumulation
of the Class A Investor Amount) $ - 188
189 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of
such Collections applied to Class A Monthly Principal $ 28,672,930 189
190 Controlled Deposit Amount less Class A Monthly Principal $ - 190
191 Collateral Interest Monthly Principal (only after payout of Class A and Class
B or the accumulation of the Class A and Class B Investor Amount) $ - 191
192 Available Principal Collections held in the Collection Account less portion of
such Collections applied to Class A and Class B Monthly Principal $ 28,672,930 192
193 Controlled Deposit Amount less Class A and Class B Monthly Principal $ - 193
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Reallocated Principal Collections
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194 Reallocated Principal Collections $ - 194
195 Collateral Subordinated Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund
Required Amounts) $ - 195
196 Class B Subordinated Principal Collections (to the extent needed to fund
Required Amounts) $ - 196
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Investor Default Amounts, Adjustment Amounts, and Allocable Amounts
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% Amount
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197 Series 1999-1 Default Amount 13.08% 197(a) $ 291,949 197(b)
198 Class A Investor Default Amount 9.68% 198(a) $ 216,044 198(b)
199 Class B Investor Default Amount 1.05% 199(a) $ 23,360 199(b)
200 Collateral Interest Default Amount 2.35% 200(a) $ 52,545 200(b)
201 Series 1999-1 Adjustment Amount $ - 201
202 Class A Adjustment Amount $ - 202
203 Class B Adjustment Amount $ - 203
204 Collateral Interest Adjustment Amount $ - 204
205 Series 1999-1 Allocable Amount $ 291,949 205
206 Class A Allocable Amount $ 216,044 206
207 Class B Allocable Amount $ 23,360 207
208 Collateral Interest Allocable Amount $ 52,545 208
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Required Amounts
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209 Class A Required Amount $ - 209
210 Class A Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 1,092,000 210
211 Class A Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 211
212 Class A Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due but not paid $ - 212
213 Class A Allocable Amount for current Distribution Date $ 216,044 213
214 Class A Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 214
215 Class B Required Amount $ - 215
216 Class B Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 122,664 216
217 Class B Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 217
218 Class B Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously due but not paid $ - 218
219 Class B Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 219
220 Excess of Class B Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 220
221 Collateral Interest Required Amount $ - 221
222 Collateral Monthly Interest for current Distribution Date $ 199,356 222
223 Collateral Monthly Interest previously due but not paid $ - 223
224 Collateral Interest Additional Interest for prior Monthly Period or previously
due but not paid $ - 224
225 Collateral Servicing Fee (if Saks Incorporated is no longer the Servicer) $ - 225
226 Excess of Collateral Interest Allocable Amount over funds available to make payments $ - 226
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Reduction of Investor Amounts
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Class A
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227 Class A Investor Amount reduction $ - 227
228 Class A Investor Charge Off $ - 228
Class B
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229 Class B Investor Amount reduction $ - 229
230 Class B Investor Charge Off $ - 230
231 Reductions of the Class B Investor Amount due to Class A Allocable Amount $ - 231
232 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class A $ - 232
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Collateral Interest
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233 Collateral Interest Amount reduction $ - 233
234 Collateral Interest Charge Off $ - 234
235 Reductions of the Collateral Interest Amount due to Class A and Class B $ - 235
Allocable Amounts
236 Reallocated Principal Collections applied to Class A and Class B $ - 236
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Servicing Fee
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237 Series 1999-1 Servicing Fee $ 231,229 237
238 Class A Servicing Fee $ 171,111 238
239 Class B Servicing Fee $ 18,501 239
240 Collateral Interest Servicing Fee $ 41,617 240
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Reserve Account
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241 Required Reserve Account Amount (if applicable) N/A 241
242 Reserve Account reinvestment rate (if applicable) N/A 242
243 Reserve Account reinvestment earnings $ - 243
244 Reserve Account balance $ - 244
245 Accumulation Period Length 12 months 245
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Excess Spread
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246 Portfolio Yield for Monthly Period (excluding Shared Excess Finance
Charge Collections from other Series) 22.51% 246
247 Base Rate for Monthly Period 7.17% 247
248 Portfolio Yield minus Base Rate for such Monthly Period 15.34% 248
249 Three month average of Portfolio Yield minus Base Rate N/A 249
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed and delivered this
Certificate this 10th day of August, 1999.
Saks Incorporated,
as Servicer
By /s/ James S. Scully
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Name: James S. Scully
Title: Vice President and Treasurer
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