UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON DC 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) February 10, 2014

 

  CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.  
  (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)  

 

 

CALIFORNIA

  1-11416   33-0459135  
 

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

  

  19500 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612  
  (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)  

 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (949) 753-6800

 

  Not Applicable  
  (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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

 

On February 10, 2014, the registrant announced its earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013.  A copy of the announcement is attached as an exhibit to this report.

 

The registrant will host a conference call on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its quarterly operating results. Those wishing to participate by telephone may dial-in at 877 312-5502 or 253 237-1131 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time. A replay of the conference call will be available between February 11, 2014 and February 18, 2014, beginning two hours after conclusion of the call, by dialing 855 859-2056 (or 404 537-3406 for international participants), with conference identification number 59435721. A broadcast of the conference call will also be available live and for 90 days after the call via the Company’s web site at www.consumerportfolio.com.

 

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

 

(c) Exhibits.

 

99.1     News Release dated February 10, 2014.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

  CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
   
Dated: February 10, 2014 By: /s/ JEFFREY P. FRITZ  
 

Jeffrey P. Fritz

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Signing on behalf of the registrant

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

CPS ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER 2013 EARNINGS

 

§Pretax income of $11.5 million
§Net income of $6.5 million, or $0.21 per diluted share
§New contract purchases of $173 million
§Total managed portfolio increases to $1.231 billion from $1.167 billion at September 30, 2013

 

IRVINE, California, February 10, 2014 (GlobeNewswire) -- Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: CPSS) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced earnings of $6.5 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013. This compares to net income of $64.8 million, or $2.20 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2012. The 2012 period includes an income tax benefit of $60.2 million, or $2.04 per diluted share, related to the reversal of a valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax asset net of current period income tax expense. Earnings for 2013 were $21.0 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, as compared to earnings of $69.4 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, for 2012. The 2012 period includes an income tax benefit of $60.2 million, or $2.36 per diluted share, related to the reversal of a valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax asset net of current period income tax expense.

 

Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $66.6 million, an increase of $16.0 million, or 32%, compared to $50.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2012. Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2013 were $55.1 million, an increase of $9.1 million, or 20%, compared to $46.0 million for the 2012 period. Pretax income for the fourth quarter of 2013 was $11.5 million compared to pretax income of $4.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2012, an increase of 150%.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2013 total revenues were $255.8 million compared to $187.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of approximately $68.6 million, or 37%. Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $218.6 million, an increase of $40.6 million, or 23%, compared to $178.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Pretax income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $37.2 million, compared to $9.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2013, CPS purchased $173.4 million of new contracts compared to $206.8 million during the third quarter of 2013 and $150.8 million during the fourth quarter of 2012. The Company's managed receivables totaled $1.231 billion as of December 31, 2013, an increase from $1.167 billion as of September 30, 2013 and $897.6 million as of December 31, 2012, as follows ($ in millions):

 

 

Originating Entity December 31, 2013 September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012
CPS $1,213.8 $1,141.1 $825.0
Fireside Bank 14.8 21.7 60.8
TFC - - 0.2
As Third Party Servicer 2.8 4.1 11.6
     Total $1,231.4 $1,166.9 $897.6

 

 
 

 

Annualized net charge-offs for 2013 were 4.73% of the average owned portfolio as compared to 3.61% for 2012. Delinquencies greater than 30 days (including repossession inventory) were 6.87% of the total owned portfolio as of December 31, 2013, as compared to 5.55% as of December 31, 2012.

 

As previously reported, during December CPS closed its fourth term securitization transaction of 2013 and the 11th transaction since April 2011. In the senior subordinate structure, a special purpose subsidiary sold five tranches of asset-backed notes totaling $183.0 million. The notes are secured by automobile receivables purchased by CPS and have a weighted average effective coupon of approximately 2.89%. The transaction has initial credit enhancement consisting of a cash deposit equal to 1.00% of the original receivable pool balance. The final enhancement level requires accelerated payment of principal on the notes to reach overcollateralization of 5.00% of the then-outstanding receivable pool balance.

 

"2013 was another very good year for CPS," said Charles E. Bradley, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "In addition to record pre-tax profits, our new contract purchases grew 38% year-over-year and our total managed portfolio surpassed $1.2 billion for the first time since 2010. The fourth quarter of 2013 marked our ninth consecutive quarter of improving pre-tax income.”

 

“We also made significant progress on several strategic objectives in 2013 to strengthen our balance sheet. First, we amended our revolving credit facilities to include multi-year revolving periods and amortization periods thereafter. In addition, we began the deleveraging process of repaying our residual and corporate debt, which we expect to nearly complete by the end of this year. These moves should enhance our operating and financial stability across a variety of capital markets environments.”

 

Conference Call

 

CPS announced that it will hold a conference call on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. ET to discuss its quarterly operating results. Those wishing to participate by telephone may dial-in at 877 312-5502 or 253 237-1131 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

 

A replay of the conference call will be available between February 11, 2014 and February 18, 2014, beginning two hours after conclusion of the call, by dialing 855 859-2056 or 404 537-3406 for international participants, with conference identification number 59435721. A broadcast of the conference call will also be available live and for 90 days after the call via the Company’s web site at www.consumerportfolio.com.

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About Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.

 

Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. is an independent specialty finance company that provides indirect automobile financing to individuals with past credit problems, low incomes or limited credit histories. We purchase retail installment sales contracts primarily from franchised automobile dealerships secured by late model used vehicles and, to a lesser extent, new vehicles. We fund these contract purchases on a long-term basis primarily through the securitization markets and service the contracts over their lives.

 

Forward-looking statements in this news release include the Company's recorded revenue, expense and provision for credit losses, because these items are dependent on the Company’s estimates of incurred losses. The accuracy of such estimates may be adversely affected by various factors, which include (in addition to risks relating to the economy generally) the following: possible increased delinquencies; repossessions and losses on retail installment contracts; incorrect prepayment speed and/or discount rate assumptions; possible unavailability of qualified personnel, which could adversely affect the Company’s ability to service its portfolio; possible increases in the rate of consumer bankruptcy filings, which could adversely affect the Company’s rights to collect payments from its portfolio; other changes in government regulations affecting consumer credit; possible declines in the market price for used vehicles, which could adversely affect the Company’s realization upon repossessed vehicles; and economic conditions in geographic areas in which the Company's business is concentrated. All of such factors also may affect the Company’s future financial results, as to which there can be no assurance. Any implication that the results of the most recently completed quarter are indicative of future results is disclaimed, and the reader should draw no such inference. Factors such as those identified above in relation to the provision for credit losses may affect future performance.

 

Investor Relations Contact

 

Robert E. Riedl, Chief Investment Officer

949 753-6800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

  

   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
Revenues:                    
Interest income  $63,904   $48,104   $231,330   $175,314 
Servicing fees   609    408    3,093    2,305 
Other income   2,121    2,108    10,405    9,589 
Gain on cancellation of debt           10,947     
    66,634    50,620    255,775    187,208 
Expenses:                    
Employee costs   11,285    9,695    42,960    35,573 
General and administrative   3,999    3,664    16,345    15,429 
Interest   13,379    17,726    58,179    79,422 
Provision for credit losses   24,130    11,483    76,869    33,495 
Provision for contingent liabilities   (1,809)       7,841     
Other expenses   4,110    3,445    16,408    14,102 
    55,094    46,013    218,602    178,021 
Income before income taxes   11,540    4,607    37,173    9,187 
Income tax expense   5,018    (60,221)   16,168    (60,221)
Net income  $6,522   $64,828   $21,005   $69,408 
                     
Earnings per share:                    
Basic  $0.28   $3.30   $0.98   $3.56 
Diluted  $0.21   $2.20   $0.67   $2.72 
                     
Pre-tax earnings per share:                    
Basic  $0.50   $0.23   $1.73   $0.47 
Diluted  $0.36   $0.16   $1.18   $0.36 
                     
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share:                    
Basic   23,256    19,673    21,538    19,473 
Diluted   31,629    29,527    31,574    25,478 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

   December 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012 
Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $22,112   $12,966 
Restricted cash and equivalents   132,284    104,445 
Total cash and cash equivalents   154,396    117,411 
           
Finance receivables   1,155,063    764,343 
Allowance for finance credit losses   (39,626)   (19,594)
Finance receivables, net   1,115,437    744,749 
           
Finance receivables measured at fair value   14,476    59,668 
Residual interest in securitizations   854    4,824 
Deferred tax assets, net   59,215    75,640 
Other assets   51,988    35,328 
   $1,396,366   $1,037,620 
           
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $24,839   $17,785 
Warehouse lines of credit   9,452    21,731 
Residual interest financing   19,096    13,773 
Debt secured by receivables measured at fair value   13,117    57,107 
Securitization trust debt   1,177,559    792,497 
Senior secured debt, related party   38,559    50,135 
Subordinated renewable notes   19,142    23,281 
    1,301,764    976,309 
           
Shareholders' equity   94,602    61,311 
   $1,396,366   $1,037,620 

 

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Operating and Performance Data ($ in millions)

 

   At and for the   At and for the 
   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
                 
Contracts purchased  $173.41   $150.83   $764.09   $551.74 
Contracts securitized   185.37    156.70    759.59    594.60 
                     
Total managed portfolio  $1,231.42   $897.58   $1,231.42   $897.58 
Average managed portfolio   1,214.55    880.47    1,081.94    822.57 
                     
Allowance for finance credit losses as % of fin. receivables   3.43%   2.56%          
                     
Aggregate allowance as % of fin. receivables (1)   4.61%   3.35%          
                     
Delinquencies                    
31+ Days   4.82%   4.06%          
Repossession Inventory   2.05%   1.49%          
Total Delinquencies and Repo. Inventory   6.87%   5.55%          
                     
Annualized net charge-offs as % of average owned portfolio   5.57%   3.99%   4.73%   3.61%
                     
Recovery rates (2)   45.4%   46.8%   47.0%   47.9%

 

   For the   For the 
   Three months ended   Twelve months ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2013   2012   2013   2012 
   $(3)   %(4)   $(3)   %(4)   $(3)   %(4)  $(3)    %(4) 
Interest income  $63.90    21.0%  $48.10    21.9%  $231.33    21.4%  $175.31    21.3%
Servicing fees and other income   2.73    0.9%   2.52    1.1%   13.50    1.2%   11.89    1.4%
Interest expense   (13.38)   -4.4%   (17.73)   -8.1%   (58.18)   -5.4%   (79.42)   -9.7%
Net interest margin   53.26    17.5%   32.89    14.9%   186.65    17.3%   107.79    13.1%
Provision for credit losses   (24.13)   -7.9%   (11.48)   -5.2%   (76.87)   -7.1%   (33.50)   -4.1%
Risk adjusted margin   29.13    9.6%   21.41    9.7%   109.78    10.1%   74.29    9.0%
Core operating expenses   (19.39)   -6.4%   (16.80)   -7.6%   (75.71)   -7.0%   (65.10)   -7.9%
Provision for contingent liabilities   1.81    0.6%       0.0%   (7.84)   -0.7%       0.0%
Gain on cancellation of debt       0.0%       0.0%   10.95    1.0%       0.0%
Pre-tax income  $11.54    3.8%  $4.61    2.1%  $37.17    3.4%  $9.19    1.1%

 

(1)  Includes allowance for finance credit losses and allowance for repossession inventory.

(2)  Wholesale auction liquidation amounts (net of expenses) for CPS portfolio as a percentage of the account balance at the time of sale.

(3)  Numbers may not add due to rounding.

(4)  Annualized percentage of the average managed portfolio.  Percentages may not add due to rounding.

 

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