Consumer Port - CPSS STOCK NEWS

Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) has successfully closed its second term securitization for 2021, totaling $240 million in asset-backed notes secured by automobile receivables. This marks the 39th securitization since 2011, maintaining a commendable record of receiving a triple 'A' rating from at least two agencies. The transaction includes five classes of notes with a weighted average coupon of 1.65%. Initial credit enhancement is set at 1% of the original receivable pool, and CPS plans to sell an additional $84.5 million in receivables in May 2021.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) reported a net income of $4.1 million or $0.17 per diluted share for Q4 2020, compared to $29,000 in 2019. Total revenues decreased by 27.2% to $62.4 million. For the full year, net income reached $21.7 million or $0.90 per share, up from $5.4 million in 2019. The company purchased $743 million in new contracts in 2020. The annualized net charge-offs improved to 5.18% of the portfolio, and delinquencies dropped to 12.08% from 15.46% a year prior.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) will hold a conference call on February 24, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. ET to review its fourth quarter 2020 operational results. Participants can dial in at 877-312-5502 or 253-237-1131 for international access. A replay will be available from February 24 to March 3, 2021, and can be accessed using the same conference identification number, 3998868. CPS specializes in providing indirect automobile financing for individuals with credit challenges, purchasing retail installment sales contracts from dealerships secured by late-model used vehicles.

Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced the closing of its first term securitization of 2021, marking its 38th senior subordinate securitization since 2011. The transaction involved the sale of $230.5 million in asset-backed notes backed by $245.0 million in auto receivables. Notably, this is the 21st consecutive securitization to receive a triple 'A' rating. The securitization includes a pre-funding structure, projecting future sales of approximately $60.6 million in receivables.

Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) renewed its two-year revolving credit agreement with Citibank on December 18, 2020. This agreement allows CPS to secure loans against automobile receivables, either currently held or to be purchased. CPS can borrow on a revolving basis until December 18, 2022, with options for full repayment or amortization afterward.

The renewal supports CPS's strategy of maintaining three $100 million warehouse lines with multi-year revolving commitments, enhancing its financing capabilities.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced its board of directors has unanimously rejected an unsolicited acquisition offer from Auto Experience Inc. (AEI), stating the proposed price of $135 million significantly undervalues the company. After thorough consideration, the board concluded that accepting AEI's proposal would not serve the best interests of CPS shareholders. Furthermore, the board expressed doubts regarding the credibility of AEI's interest, emphasizing CPS’s strong long-term prospects.

Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) reported a net income of $3.8 million or $0.16 per diluted share for Q3 2020, up from $1.8 million in Q3 2019. Total revenues for Q3 2020 were $70.7 million, down 17.4% from $85.5 million in the same period last year. However, operating expenses decreased by 21.7% to $64.8 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, revenues were $208.7 million, down 19.7% year-over-year. The company also purchased $174 million in new contracts during Q3 2020.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) will hold a conference call on October 20, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its third quarter 2020 results. Interested participants can join by calling 877-312-5502 for domestic or 253-237-1131 for international calls, 10 minutes prior to the start. A replay will be available from October 20 to October 27, and the call will be streamed live on the company’s website, www.consumerportfolio.com. CPSS specializes in indirect automobile financing for individuals with limited credit histories.

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) has received a non-binding, unsolicited offer to acquire the company from Auto Experience Inc. (AEI) valued at $135 million. CPS asserts that AEI's press release misrepresents the proposal's terms, which are contingent on various conditions. The CPS Board will carefully evaluate the offer, considering AEI's ability to fulfill the proposal and its fiduciary duties to shareholders. CPS advises investors to critically review any future communications from AEI and rely on official filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.