CPI Card director buys 1,000 shares at $21.50

A CPI Card Group director increased his direct ownership through a 1,000-share open-market purchase.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

CPI Card Group Inc. (PMTS) director Ravi Mallela purchased 1,000 shares of Common Stock on September 14, 2026 at $21.50 per share in an open-market or private transaction. Following this buy, he holds 12,471 shares directly, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 1,000 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Mallela Ravi

Role Director

Bought 1,000 shs ($22K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	1,000	$21.50	$22K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 12,471 shares (Direct)

Key Figures

Shares purchased: 1,000 shares Purchase price per share: $21.50 per share Shares owned after transaction: 12,471 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 1,000 shares Common Stock bought on September 14, 2026

Purchase price per share $21.50 per share Price for the 1,000-share purchase on September 14, 2026

Shares owned after transaction 12,471 shares Directly owned Common Stock following the reported purchase

Net buy-sell shares in filing 1,000 shares Net effect of reported insider transactions

Key Terms

Common Stock, open-market or private transaction, Rule 10b5-1, direct ownership

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Common Stock financial

"purchased 1,000 shares of Common Stock on September 14, 2026"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

open-market or private transaction financial

"Purchase in open market or private transaction"

Rule 10b5-1 regulatory

"no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported"

Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.

direct ownership financial

"he holds 12,471 shares directly"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did PMTS director Ravi Mallela report?

He reported a purchase of 1,000 shares of CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock on September 14, 2026, at a price of $21.50 per share in an open-market or private transaction.

How many CPI Card Group (PMTS) shares does Ravi Mallela now own?

After the reported transaction, Ravi Mallela directly owns 12,471 shares of CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock.

Was the PMTS insider purchase made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not marked, indicating the reported purchase was not affirmed as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

What price did the PMTS director pay for the newly acquired shares?

Ravi Mallela paid $21.50 per share for the 1,000 CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock shares acquired on September 14, 2026.

Is the reported PMTS insider ownership direct or indirect?

The filing states that the 12,471 shares of CPI Card Group Inc. Common Stock are held with direct ownership by Ravi Mallela.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Mallela Ravi

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CPI CARD GROUP INC.

10368 WEST CENTENNIAL ROAD

(Street)

LITTLETON COLORADO 80127

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CPI Card Group Inc. [ PMTS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/14/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	09/14/2026		P		1,000	A	$21.5	12,471	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

Remarks:

	/s/ Darren Dragovich, attorney-in-fact	09/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)