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CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) is a payments technology company focused on payment cards and related digital solutions, and its news flow reflects activity across debit, credit, and prepaid markets. On this page, readers can review press releases and updates that the company issues about its operations, partnerships, acquisitions, financial performance, and technology initiatives.
Recent news has highlighted CPI’s acquisition of Arroweye Solutions, Inc., a provider of digitally driven, on-demand payment card solutions for the U.S. market, as well as the integration of CPI’s Card@Once® SaaS-based instant issuance solution with the Nymbus Core Platform. Other announcements describe a strategic partnership and minority equity investment in Karta to integrate SafeToBuy technology with CPI’s U.S. prepaid solutions, aimed at enhancing prepaid card security and connecting physical cards with mobile and online use.
Investors and industry observers can also find quarterly earnings releases, where CPI reports net sales trends, segment performance in Debit and Credit and Prepaid Debit, and commentary on factors such as tariffs, sales mix, and investments in secure card production facilities. Additional items include recognition for specialized card projects, such as the UHCU Metal Card and package being named a finalist in the Élan Awards, and updates on capital structure actions, including amendments to the company’s asset-based revolving credit facility and partial redemptions of senior secured notes.
This news feed allows users to follow how CPI Card Group pursues its strategy to grow and diversify its portfolio of payment card production, instant issuance, prepaid, and digital solutions, and how it collaborates with financial institutions, prepaid program managers, and technology partners across the U.S. payments ecosystem.
CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) is set to deploy a revolutionary new chip technology in payment cards. The company has begun manufacturing sample cards featuring Infineon's SECORA Pay Green, an All-in-One technology with an integrated chip and antenna. This advancement allows for expanded card design options and reduced environmental impacts.
Key features of the new technology include:
- Flexibility in card shape, colored core, and clear cards
- Compatibility with eco-focused materials
- Decreased carbon footprint due to elimination of separate inlay
- Expansion of CPI's eco-focused portfolio, including Second Wave® and Earthwise® cards
CPI is now accepting orders for pilot programs and will showcase card samples at the Money 20/20 fintech trade show in Las Vegas from Oct. 27-30.
CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS), a payments technology company, announced the pricing of a secondary public offering of 1,200,000 shares of common stock by certain stockholders affiliated with Parallel49 Equity. The offering is priced at $21.00 per share, with expected gross proceeds of approximately $25.2 million for the selling stockholders. Underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 180,000 shares. The offering is expected to close around October 2, 2024.
CPI Card Group is not offering any shares and will not receive any proceeds from the sale. D.A. Davidson & Co. is acting as the sole manager for the offering. A registration statement on Form S-3 has been filed with and declared effective by the SEC. The company will file a final prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for the offering.
CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS), a payments technology company, announced that certain stockholders affiliated with Parallel49 Equity have initiated a secondary public offering of 1,000,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The selling stockholders may grant underwriters a 30-day option for an additional 150,000 shares. CPI will not receive any proceeds from the sale, as all proceeds go to the selling stockholders. D.A. Davidson & Co. is the sole book-running manager for the offering.
The offering is subject to market conditions, with no guarantee of completion or final terms. A registration statement on Form S-3 has been filed and declared effective by the SEC. The Company has also filed a preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus for the offering.
CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) has announced a strategic partnership with Rippleshot to enhance fraud protection for its customers. Rippleshot's AI-based platform leverages machine learning and predictive analytics to detect and prevent credit and debit card fraud. The collaboration aims to help financial institutions proactively prevent fraudulent events, reduce costs associated with fraud loss, and improve cardholder satisfaction.
Key benefits of Rippleshot's platform include:
- Up to 35% decrease in fraud activity per year
- 10 times more compromised incidents identified than average network alerts
- 5 times less disruption to customers' transactions
- Ability to block high-risk merchants and mitigate data breach impacts
This partnership complements CPI's expanding suite of innovative solutions, including digital card and push provisioning services.
CPI Card Group and Cypris Materials have been awarded the Sustainability Initiative of the Year by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG) for their innovative use of CYPRIS structural color ink in card printing. This eco-friendly ink, made with 50% plant-based copolymers, offers more vibrant colors while reducing CO2 emissions by 30-60% compared to traditional inks.
The technology, inspired by nature's vibrant colors, uses Nobel Prize-winning principles to create non-toxic, durable alternatives to traditional pigments and dyes. CPI Card Group (Nasdaq: PMTS) plans to offer this sustainable option for payment card products, setting a new standard in eco-friendly card printing.
This recognition highlights the growing importance of sustainability in business practices and positions CPI Card Group among industry leaders in environmental responsibility and innovation.
CPI Card Group reported Q2 2024 results with a 3% increase in net sales to $119 million, driven by growth in Prepaid, instant issuance, and card personalization services. However, net income decreased 8% to $6 million and Adjusted EBITDA fell 6% to $22 million. Gross profit saw a slight increase to $42 million. For the first half of 2024, net sales were down 2% year-over-year.
The company updated its 2024 outlook, expecting mid-single digit growth in net sales and maintaining Adjusted EBITDA projections. A recent debt refinancing includes $285 million in Senior Secured Notes due 2029 and a new $75 million revolving credit facility.
CPI continues to lead in eco-focused card solutions with over 100 million cards sold since 2019 and significant installations of its instant issuance solutions. The company repurchased $9 million worth of shares and aims to maintain liquidity, invest in business growth, and deleverage its balance sheet.
CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS), a payments technology company, has announced its plans to release second quarter financial results on August 5, 2024, after market close. The company will host a webcast and conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results. President and CEO John Lowe and CFO Jeff Hochstadt will participate in the call.
Additionally, CPI Card Group will be participating in the KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum in Vail on August 6, 2024. John Lowe, Jeff Hochstadt, and SVP of Investor Relations Mike Salop are scheduled to host investor meetings during the event.
CPI Card Group (Nasdaq: PMTS) has successfully closed a private offering of $285 million in senior secured notes due 2029, with a 10.000% interest rate. Concurrently, CPI has entered into a new $75 million secured asset-based revolving credit facility (ABL revolver), replacing the previous $75 million facility. The proceeds from the notes, combined with cash on hand, were used to redeem the company's outstanding 8.625% senior secured notes due 2026 and cover related costs. The notes are guaranteed by CPI and its domestic subsidiaries, with the offering available only to qualified institutional buyers and certain non-U.S. persons.
CPI Card Group has announced the pricing of a private offering of $285 million in 10.000% senior secured notes due 2029, scheduled to close on July 11, 2024. The proceeds will be used to redeem the company's 8.625% senior secured notes due 2026, covering associated fees and expenses. These notes will be senior secured obligations guaranteed by CPI and its domestic subsidiaries, and secured by most of their assets. The offering is restricted to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and certain non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
CPI Card Group announced a private offering of $285 million in senior secured notes due 2029 through its subsidiary, CPI CG. The proceeds will be used to redeem the company’s 8.625% senior secured notes due 2026 and cover related costs. This offering, targeting institutional buyers, is subject to market conditions and may not be completed. The notes will be guaranteed by CPI and its domestic subsidiaries, and will be secured by most of their assets. The offering is private and not registered under the Securities Act. No public offer or solicitation is involved.