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): July 23, 2015
CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Missouri | 000-20827 | 43-1265338 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File Number) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 12444 Powerscourt Drive, Suite 550 St. Louis, Missouri |
63131 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(314) 506-5500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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. |
| ¨ | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act. |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act. |
| ¨ | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act. |
| Item 2.02. | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
On July 23, 2015, Cass Information Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information reported under this Item 2.02 of Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, 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 8.01. | Other Matters. |
On July 23, 2015, the Company also announced that its board of directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.21 per share, payable September 15, 2015 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2015.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (d) | Exhibits. |
| Exhibit |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press release issued by Cass Information Systems, Inc. dated July 23, 2015. | |
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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.
Dated: July 23, 2015
| CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| By: | /s/ Eric H. Brunngraber | |
| Name: | Eric H. Brunngraber | |
| Title: | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer | |
| By: | /s/ P. Stephen Appelbaum | |
| Name: | P. Stephen Appelbaum | |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |
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Exhibit 99.1
Contact Kenn Entringer at Casey Communications, (314)721-2828 or kentringer@caseycomm.com
July 23, 2015
Cass Information Systems, Inc. Reports 2nd Quarter 2015 Earnings
ST. LOUIS – Cass Information Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CASS), the nation’s leading provider of transportation, energy, telecom and waste invoice payment and information services, reported second quarter 2015 earnings of $.48 per diluted share versus the $.52 per diluted share it earned in the second quarter of 2014. Net income for the period was $5.5 million. Cass earned $6.0 million in the second quarter of 2014.
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| 2015 | 2014 | % Change |
2015 | 2014 | % Change |
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| Transportation Dollar Volume |
$6.5 billion | $6.7 billion | (1.8 | ) | $12.6 billion | $12.6 billion | .3 | |||||||||
| Facility Expense Dollar Volume* |
$2.8 billion | $3.1 billion | (9.9 | ) | $5.7 billion | $6.3 billion | (9.4 | ) | ||||||||
| Revenues |
$30.1 million | $29.3 million | 2.8 | $59.9 million | $58.0 million | 3.3 | ||||||||||
| Net Income |
$5.5 million | $6.0 million | (8.1 | ) | $11.1 million | $11.8 million | (6.4 | ) | ||||||||
| Diluted Earnings per Share |
$.48 | $.52 | (7.7 | ) | $.96 | $1.02 | (5.9 | ) | ||||||||
| * | Includes Energy, Telecom and Waste |
2015 2nd Quarter Recap
Cass posted modestly lower second quarter earnings as growth in revenue from new customers and services was offset by economic headwinds. In particular, the transportation group was impacted by a decline in activity from existing accounts. Although transaction volume increased due to new business, the growth was significantly reduced by a decline in activity from existing customers, especially those in the oil and gas production sector. In addition, transportation dollar volume declined as lower fuel prices led to lower average invoice amounts. The decrease in dollar volume generated lower investable balances which resulted in both lower net investment income and
more significantly, lower fees from carrier services. Finally, facility expense dollar volume declined as on-going competitor consolidation in the energy sector affected client retention.
Internally, higher health insurance costs, an increase in retirement plan expense tied to the use of new mortality tables and a decline in the discount rate, annual merit salary increases and strategic investment in staff and technology to win and support new business produced a $1.3 million (6.3%) increase in operating expenses.
“While we currently face a number of challenges including an uneven economic recovery, low oil prices and an unfavorable interest rate environment, our on-going ability to grow our customer base leads us to believe that we are well positioned for future growth,” said Eric H. Brunngraber, Cass chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Accordingly, we will continue to expand and enhance our capabilities by investing in systems and staff capable of supporting a larger customer base.”
Six-Month 2015 Recap
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2015, the company earned $.96 per diluted share versus the $1.02 per diluted share earned in the first half of 2014. Net income was $11.1 million, or $700,000 less than the $11.8 million earned in 2014. Revenues rose from $58.0 million in 2014 to $59.9 million in 2015.
Operating expenses were up $2.6 million (6.2%), for the reasons previously cited.
Cash Dividend Declared
On July 20, 2015, the company’s board of directors declared a third quarter dividend of $.21 per share payable September 15, 2015 to shareholders of record September 4, 2015. Cass has continuously paid regularly scheduled cash dividends for the last 81 years.
“This strong history of dividends combined with the return of almost $8.0 million to our shareholders through share repurchase activity over the last 12 months, reflect the company’s optimism about its long-term prospects and solid capital base,” added Brunngraber.
About Cass Information Systems
Cass Information Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and payment management solutions. Cass enables enterprises to achieve visibility, control and efficiency in their supply chains, communications networks, facilities and other operations. Disbursing $38 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets of $1.5 billion, Cass is uniquely supported by Cass Commercial Bank. Founded in 1906 and a wholly owned subsidiary, Cass Bank provides sophisticated financial exchange services to the parent organization and its clients. Cass is part of the Russell 2000®. More information is available at www.cassinfo.com.
Note to Investors
Certain matters set forth in this news release may contain forward-looking statements that are provided to assist in the understanding of anticipated future financial performance. However, such performance involves risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in such statements. For a discussion of certain factors that may cause such forward-looking statements to differ materially from the company’s actual results, see the company’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
The following table presents selected unaudited consolidated financial data (in thousands, except per share data) for the periods ended June 30, 2015 and 2014:
| Quarter Ended June 30, 2015 |
Quarter Ended June 30, 2014 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 |
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| Transportation Invoice Volume |
8,969 | 8,874 | 17,094 | 16,633 | ||||||||||||
| Transportation Dollar Volume |
$ | 6,541,917 | $ | 6,664,922 | $ | 12,598,628 | $ | 12,557,493 | ||||||||
| Facility Expense Transaction Volume |
5,021 | 5,181 | 10,062 | 10,276 | ||||||||||||
| Facility Expense Dollar Volume |
$ | 2,755,930 | $ | 3,060,418 | $ | 5,739,120 | $ | 6,334,971 | ||||||||
| Payment and Processing Fees |
$ | 19,699 | $ | 19,554 | $ | 39,117 | $ | 37,951 | ||||||||
| Net Investment Income |
9,282 | 9,347 | 18,243 | 18,494 | ||||||||||||
| Gain on Sales of Securities |
690 | — | 1,639 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other |
449 | 398 | 914 | 1,576 | ||||||||||||
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| Total Revenues |
$ | 30,120 | $ | 29,299 | $ | 59,913 | $ | 58,021 | ||||||||
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| Salaries and Benefits |
$ | 17,543 | $ | 16,464 | $ | 34,869 | $ | 32,651 | ||||||||
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856 | 756 | 1,693 | 1,562 | ||||||||||||
| Equipment |
1,070 | 1,121 | 2,141 | 2,147 | ||||||||||||
| Other |
3,171 | 2,965 | 6,245 | 5,971 | ||||||||||||
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| Total Operating Expenses |
$ | 22,640 | $ | 21,306 | $ | 44,948 | $ | 42,331 | ||||||||
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| Income from Operations before Income Taxes |
$ | 7,480 | $ | 7,993 | $ | 14,965 | $ | 15,690 | ||||||||
| Income Tax Expense |
1,932 | 1,958 | 3,878 | 3,844 | ||||||||||||
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| Net Income |
$ | 5,548 | $ | 6,035 | $ | 11,087 | $ | 11,846 | ||||||||
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| Basic Earnings per Share |
$ | .49 | $ | .52 | $ | .97 | $ | 1.03 | ||||||||
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| Diluted Earnings per Share |
$ | .48 | $ | .52 | $ | .96 | $ | 1.02 | ||||||||
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| Average Earning Assets |
$ | 1,209,958 | $ | 1,220,326 | $ | 1,235,877 | $ | 1,227,932 | ||||||||
| Net Interest Margin |
3.52 | % | 3.50 | % | 3.41 | % | 3.46 | % | ||||||||
| Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans |
1.76 | % | 1.78 | % | 1.76 | % | 1.78 | % | ||||||||
| Non-performing Loans to Total Loans |
.47 | % | .23 | % | .47 | % | .23 | % | ||||||||
| Net Loan Recoveries to Loans |
— | % | — | % | — | % | (.03 | %) | ||||||||
| Provision for Loan Losses |
$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||