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Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) is an independent specialty finance company focused on indirect automobile financing, and its news flow reflects developments across auto finance, funding, governance, and technology. The company regularly issues earnings announcements that detail revenues, operating expenses, pretax income, net income, receivables balances, delinquency rates, and net charge-offs for its auto loan portfolio. These earnings releases also discuss risk adjusted margins, recovery rates on repossessed vehicles, and trends in new contract purchases.
CPSS news frequently covers asset-backed securitizations of subprime automotive receivables. The company reports on term securitizations in which it sells receivables to a trust that issues multiple classes of asset-backed notes, with information on note amounts, interest rates, credit enhancement levels, and ratings from agencies such as Standard & Poor’s and DBRS Morningstar. These transactions illustrate how CPS funds its receivables through the securitization markets.
Another category of CPSS news involves credit facilities and funding agreements. The company announces revolving credit agreements secured by automobile receivables, including details on maximum facility sizes, advance rates against eligible receivables, interest rate formulas, and funding termination dates. Such releases provide insight into CPS’s access to warehouse funding and its capital structure.
CPS also issues news about strategic partnerships and technology. For example, it has announced a forward flow program with Valley Strong Credit Union that focuses on prime credit borrowers and leverages CPS’s AI enabled auto finance platform and proprietary AI enhanced loan and collections systems. This type of news highlights CPS’s efforts to serve borrowers across the credit spectrum and to support dealer partners.
Governance and shareholder matters can also appear in CPSS-related news, including statements from significant shareholders about proxy proposals and equity incentive plans. Together, these news items provide a view into CPSS’s financial performance, funding activities, risk profile, governance decisions, and use of technology in auto finance. Investors tracking CPSS news can monitor earnings, securitizations, credit facilities, and strategic initiatives affecting the company’s specialty finance operations.
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) reported significant growth in its second-quarter results for 2022, achieving a net income of $25.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, up from $9.7 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Pretax income surged to $34.2 million, a 147% increase year-over-year. Revenues hit $82.0 million, compared to $66.8 million in 2021, while new contract purchases increased by 33.7% to $548.1 million. Operating expenses fell to $47.8 million from $52.9 million in 2021, enhancing overall profitability.
Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) will hold a conference call on July 26, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss second quarter 2022 operating results. Participants can pre-register for the call via a provided link. The company, focused on providing indirect automobile financing to individuals with credit issues, purchases retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised dealerships. The financing is mainly funded through the securitization market, supporting the growth of its portfolio.
On July 15, 2022, Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced the renewal of its revolving credit agreement with Citibank, increasing its borrowing capacity from $100 million to $200 million. This agreement allows CPS to secure loans against automobile receivables until July 2024, with options for repayment or amortization thereafter. CPS specializes in providing auto financing to individuals with challenging credit histories, and this funding will support their operations and growth.
Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced an increase in its credit agreement with Ares Agent Services, raising its capacity from $100 million to $200 million. This amended agreement allows CPS to secure loans against automobile receivables that it holds or will originate in the future. CPS can borrow on a revolving basis until January 31, 2024, with the option for repayment or amortization until January 31, 2028. The company specializes in indirect automobile financing for individuals with credit challenges.
Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced the successful closing of its second term securitization in 2022, marking its 43rd overall since 2011. The securitization involved $395.6 million in asset-backed notes backed by $430 million in automobile receivables. This transaction received a triple ‘A’ rating from major agencies and features a weighted average coupon of approximately 4.83%. Additionally, the initial credit enhancement includes a cash deposit and overcollateralization. CPS aims to sell an additional $144.2 million of receivables in May 2022.
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (CPSS) reported its best quarterly results since inception, with a net income of $21.1 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for Q1 2022, up from $5.2 million in Q1 2021. Revenues increased by 17.8% to $74.4 million, while operating expenses decreased by 18.4% to $45.0 million. Notably, the company purchased $410 million in new contracts, a record high. Despite a rise in delinquencies to 8.52%, annualized net charge-offs improved to 3.3%. The strong metrics in credit performance boost the company's outlook for 2022.
Consumer Portfolio Services (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced a conference call scheduled for April 19, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its Q1 2022 operating results. Participants can join by calling 877-312-5502 (international: 253-237-1131), with a replay available until April 26, 2022. The company specializes in indirect auto financing for individuals with credit challenges, purchasing retail installment sales contracts from dealerships, primarily funded through securitization markets.
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) announced the nomination of Stephen H. Deckoff and James E. Walker III for election to its Board of Directors. This recommendation follows discussions with Black Diamond Capital Management, which owns approximately 22% of CPSS's outstanding shares. CEO Charles E. Bradley, Jr. endorsed the nominees, citing his long-standing acquaintance with them. The annual shareholders' meeting is anticipated in July 2022, with further details to be disclosed in the upcoming proxy materials.
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) reported strong financial results for Q4 2021, with net income of $19.0 million ($0.71 per diluted share), up from $4.1 million ($0.17) in Q4 2020. Q4 revenues increased 11.1% to $69.4 million. Total operating expenses dropped 19.5% to $202.1 million for the year, leading to a pretax income of $65.7 million. New contract purchases reached $1.146 billion for 2021, a 54% increase year-over-year. The company also noted improved credit performance, with annualized net charge-offs at 2.57% compared to 5.18% in Q4 2020.
Consumer Portfolio Services (CPSS) announced a conference call on February 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss Q4 2021 operating results. Participants can join by calling 877 312-5502 (international: 253 237-1131) about 10 minutes before the start time, using conference ID 9319729. A replay will be available from February 15 to February 22, 2022, by calling 855 859-2056 (international: 404 537-3406). The call will also be streamed live on the company’s website, www.consumerportfolio.com.