Exhibit 99.1
CPI Card Group Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Date: November 7, 2023
Third Quarter Net Sales Decreased 15% to $106 Million; Net Income Decreased 68% to $4 Million; Adjusted EBITDA Decreased 25% to $21 Million
First Nine Months Net Sales Decreased 2%; Net Income Decreased 12%; Adjusted EBITDA Decreased 1%
Company Updates 2023 Outlook; Announces $20 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
Littleton, CO. November 7, 2023 -- CPI Card Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PMTS) (“CPI” or the “Company”), a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit, and prepaid solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 and updated its financial outlook for 2023.
As anticipated, third quarter sales and earnings declined compared to prior year levels, with net sales decreasing 15% to $105.9 million, net income decreasing 68% to $3.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA decreasing 25% to $21.2 million. Sales declines reflect cautious spending and inventory rationalization by certain customers and were also impacted by comparisons with the 2022 third quarter, when the Company posted net sales growth of 25%.
“We believe the card production market has been affected by cautious customer spending due to a variety of factors, including a focus on managing inventory levels following robust purchases in a challenging supply-chain environment last year,” said Scott Scheirman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Although the production side of the market has been relatively softer, card issuance to end users has continued to grow and we believe the long-term growth trends for the industry remain intact.”
The Company expects fourth quarter sales and Adjusted EBITDA to be similar to the third quarter levels as customer demand remains lower than anticipated and new sales initiatives are not expected to significantly impact the current year. As a result, the Company’s updated full year outlook for 2023 projects mid-single digit declines for both net sales and Adjusted EBITDA, with Free Cash Flow projected to be approximately double the 2022 level.
The Company believes long-term growth trends for the U.S. card market remain strong, led by consumer card growth, widespread adoption of eco-focused cards and the ongoing conversion to contactless cards. Based on figures released by the networks, Visa and Mastercard® U.S. debit and credit cards in circulation increased at a compound annual growth rate of 10% for the three-year period ending June 30, 2023.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors approved a $20 million share repurchase authorization, expiring December 31, 2024.
Scheirman added, “We believe repurchasing our shares is a great investment for our shareholders, as the Company is well-positioned for the future with innovative, high-quality products and services and strong customer focus.”