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CPI Card Group (NASDAQ: PMTS) promotes Terra Grantham to Chief Financial Officer

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CPI Card Group Inc. appointed Terra Grantham as Chief Financial Officer effective June 29, 2026. She had been Interim CFO since February 2026 and joined the company in 2017, holding senior roles in strategy, finance, and transformation.

Her compensation includes a $450,000 annual base salary, a 2026 target short-term incentive of $275,000, and a target annual long-term incentive of $400,000. She also received a one-time restricted stock unit award valued at $300,000 on June 30, 2026, vesting in equal annual installments over three years, generally contingent on continued service.

The company issued a press release on July 1, 2026 highlighting Grantham’s background in enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and mergers and acquisitions, and positioning her as a key partner to the CEO, Board, and other stakeholders as CPI pursues growth in physical and digital payment solutions.

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CPI promotes its interim CFO to a permanent role with standard executive incentives.

CPI Card Group Inc. has moved Terra Grantham from Interim CFO to permanent Chief Financial Officer, formalizing an internal succession already in place since February 2026. This maintains continuity in the finance function, as she has long tenure at the company and deep experience in strategy and planning.

The compensation package — $450,000 base salary, targeted cash incentives, and equity via a $300,000 RSU grant plus ongoing long-term incentives — aligns her interests with shareholders without appearing unusually large based on the disclosed figures alone. The three-year RSU vesting schedule encourages retention.

Because the move is an internal promotion rather than an unexpected departure, this looks like a routine leadership evolution rather than a disruption. Future company filings may show how her focus on capital allocation and digital growth initiatives translates into operational and financial performance over time.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
CFO base salary $450,000 per year Annual base salary effective June 29, 2026
Short-term incentive target $275,000 2026 target annual short-term incentive opportunity
Long-term incentive target $400,000 Target annual long-term incentive opportunity
One-time RSU award $300,000 Grant date value on June 30, 2026, vesting over three years
CFO appointment date June 29, 2026 Effective date Terra Grantham became CFO
Interim CFO start February 2026 Began serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer
restricted stock unit award financial
"approved a one-time restricted stock unit award to Ms. Grantham with a grant date value of $300,000"
A restricted stock unit award is a promise by a company to give an employee a specified number of company shares at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance goals. For investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total number of shares outstanding when converted, diluting existing holders, and they align employees’ incentives with shareholders’ interests much like giving a rising bonus that becomes real only after conditions are satisfied.
short-term incentive opportunity financial
"target annual short-term incentive opportunity for 2026 of $275,000"
long-term incentive opportunity financial
"target annual long-term incentive opportunity of $400,000"
Regulation FD Disclosure regulatory
"Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure. On July 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release"
Regulation FD disclosure requires public companies to share important, market-moving information with everyone at the same time instead of tipping off analysts or large investors first. Think of it as making sure all players on a field hear the same announcement simultaneously; that fairness helps investors trust that stock prices reflect the same information and reduces the risk of sudden, unfair trading advantages or regulatory penalties for selective leaks.
principal financial officer financial
"and will continue to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer"
The principal financial officer is the senior executive who runs a company's financial operations: preparing and certifying financial reports, managing accounting controls, budgets and cash flow, and advising on financial strategy. Investors care about this role because its competence affects how trustworthy the company’s numbers are, how well it manages risk and capital needs, and the credibility of forecasts—like the chief navigator steering a firm's financial course.
payments technology leader financial
"a payments technology leader providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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): June 29, 2026
CPI CARD GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-37584
26-0344657
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
CPI Card Group Inc.

10368 W. Centennial Road
Littleton,
CO80127
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(720) 681-6304
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par valuePMTSNasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. 



Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(c) On June 29, 2026 (the “Appointment Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of CPI Card Group Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Terra Grantham as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective as of the same date. Ms. Grantham has been serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer since February 2026, and will continue to serve as the Company’s principal financial officer.
Ms. Grantham, age 55, joined the Company in 2017. Ms. Grantham has served as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy and Growth, since October 2025. Prior to that, Ms. Grantham served as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, where she also had responsibility for Treasury, since 2022, and as Vice President, Strategy and ESG from 2021 to 2022. Prior to 2021, Ms. Grantham served in increasingly senior roles in the Company’s finance, transformation, and strategy organizations. Before joining the Company, Ms. Grantham served in various roles at The Western Union Company and Unilever and has over 25 years of experience in senior roles in finance, strategy, and product development.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Ms. Grantham and any other person pursuant to which she was appointed as an officer of the Company. Ms. Grantham has no family relationship with any director or executive officer of the Company, or any person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. In addition, she is not party to any transaction required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
In connection with Ms. Grantham’s appointment as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, the Compensation Committee of the Board approved the following compensation: (i) annual base salary of $450,000 effective as of the Appointment Date, (ii) target annual short-term incentive opportunity for 2026 of $275,000, and (iii) target annual long-term incentive opportunity of $400,000. In addition, the Compensation Committee of the Board approved a one-time restricted stock unit award to Ms. Grantham with a grant date value of $300,000 granted on June 30, 2026 that is eligible to vest in equal annual installments over a three-year period beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date, generally subject to Ms. Grantham’s continued service through such date.
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Grantham as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1*.
*The information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
The following exhibits are included herewith:
ExhibitDescription
99.1*
Press Release dated July 1, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL)




SIGNATURES
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.
CPI CARD GROUP INC.
Dated: July 1, 2026By:/s/ Darren Dragovich
Name:Darren Dragovich
Title:Chief Legal and Compliance Officer


Exhibit 99.1
CPI Names Terra Grantham as Chief Financial Officer
July 1, 2026, DENVER, Colo., CPITM (NASDAQ: PMTS) (or the “Company”), a payments technology leader providing a comprehensive range of physical and digital payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Terra Grantham as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. After successfully serving as Interim Chief Financial Officer since February of this year, Grantham has been named to the position permanently.
Grantham is an accomplished finance and strategy executive with more than two decades of experience leading financial planning and analysis and strategic growth initiatives. Since joining CPI in 2017, she has held key leadership roles, most recently as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and Growth, where she helped drive the Company's evolution into a digitally enabled payments company through initiatives spanning enterprise transformation, strategic planning, capital allocation, and mergers and acquisitions that strengthened operating performance and enhanced shareholder value.
"Terra's appointment reflects the strength of our leadership team and the significant impact she has had on CPI's growth over the past nine years," said John Lowe, President and Chief Executive Officer of CPI. "She brings a unique combination of financial and strategic leadership. Terra has been a driver of CPI’s growth as a payment technology leader and will continue to help shape our strategy, guide capital allocation decisions, and partner with business leaders on enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, including our ongoing efforts to expand and diversify our digital business.”
“Her experience makes her exceptionally well suited to lead our finance organization and serve as a key partner to me, our Board, the executive team, and our external stakeholders," Lowe added.
"I am honored to be appointed Chief Financial Officer and grateful for the confidence that John, the Board, and our leadership team have placed in me," said Terra Grantham. “We have an exceptional team, a strong market position, and significant opportunities ahead as we execute our strategy to grow and diversify our end-to-end payment credential solutions, both physical and digital, for a broad range of financial institutions.”
“I am excited to help drive the next phase of operational and financial performance with strong financial and capital discipline to support sustainable, profitable growth and expand long-term value for our shareholders,” Grantham added.
Grantham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Grinnell College and an MBA from the University of Michigan. Prior to joining CPI, she held leadership positions at Western Union and Unilever.




About CPI Card Group Inc.
CPI Card Group (NASDAQ: PMTS) is a payments technology company that is integral to the payments ecosystem. CPI’s connections, people, and solutions enable payments for a broad and expanding customer base including thousands of U.S. financial institutions, processors, fintechs, prepaid program managers and more, and these customers count on us to deliver what's next. We continue to transform alongside the market, and for decades have invested in building deep connections and flexible solutions for our customers. Our proprietary platform and expertise uniquely position CPI to deliver today, tomorrow, and into the future as the market expands and payment methods evolve. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.
CPI Investor Relations
Davis Barker, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(877) 369-9016
InvestorRelations@cpicardgroup.com
CPI Media Relations
(404) 791-8245
Media@cpicardgroup.com

FAQ

Who was appointed CFO of CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) and when?

CPI Card Group Inc. appointed Terra Grantham as Chief Financial Officer effective June 29, 2026. She had served as Interim CFO since February 2026 and has been with CPI since 2017 in senior finance and strategy roles.

What is Terra Grantham’s compensation as CFO of CPI Card Group (PMTS)?

Terra Grantham’s package includes a $450,000 annual base salary, a 2026 target short-term incentive of $275,000, and a target annual long-term incentive of $400,000. She also received a one-time $300,000 restricted stock unit award vesting over three years.

What equity award did CPI Card Group (PMTS) grant to its new CFO?

CPI granted Terra Grantham a one-time restricted stock unit award with a grant date value of $300,000 on June 30, 2026. The RSUs are eligible to vest in equal annual installments over three years, generally subject to her continued service with the company.

What experience does Terra Grantham bring as CFO of CPI Card Group (PMTS)?

Terra Grantham has over 25 years of experience in finance, strategy, and product development. At CPI since 2017, she has led enterprise strategy and growth, financial planning and analysis, and treasury, and previously held leadership roles at Western Union and Unilever.

How did CPI Card Group (PMTS) announce Terra Grantham’s CFO appointment?

CPI Card Group issued a press release on July 1, 2026 announcing Terra Grantham’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer. The release, furnished as Exhibit 99.1, highlighted her strategic and financial leadership and her role in supporting CPI’s physical and digital payments growth plans.

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