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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 21, 2021
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CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Missouri | 000-20827 | 43-1265338 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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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)
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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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | | Trading Symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Common Stock, par value $0.50 per share | | CASS | | Nasdaq Global Select 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).
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 21, 2021, Cass Information Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. 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 Events.
On October 21, 2021, the Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.28 per share payable on December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on December 3, 2021. Additionally, the Board of Directors voted to authorize the repurchase of up to 750,000 shares. Repurchases will be made in the open market or through negotiated transactions from time to time, depending on market conditions. A copy of the press release announcing these matters is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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Exhibit Number | | Description |
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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: October 21, 2021
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| CASS INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. |
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| By: | /s/ Eric H. Brunngraber |
| Name: | Eric H. Brunngraber |
| Title: | Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer |
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| By: | /s/ Michael J. Normile |
| Name: | Michael J. Normile |
| Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
DocumentExhibit 99.1
Contact: Contact Kenn Entringer at Casey Communications, Inc., (314) 721-2828.
kentringer@caseycomm.com
October 21, 2021
Cass Information Systems, Inc. Reports
20% Increase in Third Quarter Diluted EPS
Boosts Dividend by 4%; Augments Share Repurchase Program
ST. LOUIS – Cass Information Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CASS), the leading provider of transportation, energy, telecom and waste invoice payment and information services, reported third quarter 2021 earnings of $.48 per diluted share, an increase of 20% from the $.40 per diluted share it earned in the third quarter of 2020. Net income for the period was $6.8 million, an increase of 18% from the $5.8 million earned in the same period in 2020.
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| 3rd Quarter | | % Change | | YTD | | % Change |
| 2021 | 2020 | | 2021 | 2020 |
Transportation Invoice Volume | 9.3 million | 8.7 million | | 7.8 | | 27.6 million | 24.2 million | | 13.8 |
Transportation Dollar Volume | $9.5 billion | $6.8 billion | | 39.8 | | $26.4 billion | $19.0 billion | | 39.0 |
Facility-related Transaction Volume* | 6.7 million | 7.1 million | | (6.2) | | 20.5 million | 20.3 million | | 0.8 |
Facility-related Dollar Volume* | $4.2 billion | $3.6 billion | | 17.2 | | $11.6 billion | $10.1 billion | | 14.5 |
Revenues | $38.7 million | $35.7 million | | 8.2 | | $114.2 million | $107.8 million | | 5.9 |
Net Income | $6.8 million | $5.8 million | | 17.7 | | $20.9 million | $18.8 million | | 11.4 |
Diluted Earnings per Share | $.48 | $.40 | | 20.0 | | $1.45 | $1.29 | | 12.4 |
*Includes Energy, Telecom and Waste
2021 3rd Quarter Recap
Third quarter revenue and net income increased 8% and 18%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of 2020 when the negative economic impact of the pandemic was more significantly impacting Cass and its customers.
Transportation volumes for invoices and dollars rose 8% and 40%, respectively. The increases were driven by the stronger performance of the manufacturing sector in addition to organic new customer growth. Also contributing to the dramatic increase in dollar volume was scarcity in carrier supply, which continues to drive prices higher.
Facility-related (electricity, gas, waste and telecom expense management) dollar volumes grew 17% primarily due to significantly fewer pandemic-related restrictions in the restaurant, retail and hospitality sectors, creating higher utility usage in addition to rising energy prices.
Revenues increased 8% primarily due to the aforementioned increase in dollar volumes. The increase in dollar volumes boosted payment and processing financial fees in addition to assisting in the increase in average interest-earning assets of 17%, which had the result of increasing net interest income. These positive factors were partially offset by the negative impact of the prevailing interest rate environment which has led to the decline in Cass net interest margin from 2.59% to 2.32%.
Consolidated operating expenses increased 7% due to the increase in transportation transaction volumes and strategic investment in various technology initiatives.
“We are delighted with the significant improvement in our profitability compared to the prior year primarily attributed to a robust increase in transportation dollar volumes,” noted Eric H. Brunngraber, Cass chairman and chief executive officer. “As a leader in the freight audit and payment space, we have been fortunate to experience growing demand for these important services which are even more vital amidst a backdrop of supply chain challenges.”
2021 Nine-Month Recap
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2021, Cass earned $1.45 per diluted share, an increase of 12% from the $1.29 per diluted share it earned in the same period in 2020. Net income increased 11% to $20.9 million, compared to $18.8 million in 2020. Revenues rose to $114.2 million, 6% higher than the $107.8 million produced in 2020.
4% Increase in Cash Dividend
On October 19, 2021, the company’s board of directors declared a fourth quarter dividend of $.28 per share payable December 15, 2021 to shareholders of record December 3, 2021. The new quarterly dividend is one cent, or 4%, higher than the previous rate of $.27 per share. Cass has continuously paid regularly scheduled cash dividends since 1934.
Stock Repurchases
Over the first nine months of 2021, the company repurchased 435,000 shares of common stock for a total of $19.0 million. In addition, on October 19, 2021, the company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 750,000 shares of common stock in future periods.
“The increase in our dividend combined with the return of more than $20 million to shareholders through stock repurchase activity over the past 12 months reflects our solid operating performance, strong capital base and the board’s continued optimism about the company’s long-term prospects,” said 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 over $60 billion annually on behalf of clients, and with total assets of $2 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. These risks and uncertainties include the scope, duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as economic and market conditions, risks of credit deterioration, interest rate changes, governmental actions, market volatility, security breaches and technology interruptions, energy prices and competitive factors, among others, as set forth in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has used, and intends to continue using, the Investors portion of its website to disclose material non-public information and to comply with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors are encouraged to monitor Cass’s website in addition to following press releases, SEC filings, and public conference calls and webcasts.
Selected Consolidated Financial Data
The following table presents selected unaudited consolidated financial data (in thousands, except per share data) for the periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:
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| Quarter Ended September 30, 2021 | | Quarter Ended September 30, 2020 | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 |
Transportation Invoice Volume | 9,333 | | 8,660 | | 27,581 | | 24,234 |
Transportation Dollar Volume | $ | 9,540,408 | | $ | 6,822,565 | | $ | 26,385,936 | | $ | 18,987,243 |
Facility-related Transaction Volume | 6,675 | | 7,117 | | 20,498 | | 20,330 |
Facility-related Dollar Volume | $ | 4,215,044 | | $ | 3,595,586 | | $ | 11,590,437 | | $ | 10,118,270 |
Payment and Processing Fees | $ | 26,877 | | $ | 24,376 | | $ | 78,441 | | $ | 72,540 |
Net Interest Income | 11,432 | | 10,814 | | 32,588 | | 33,348 |
(Provision for) Release of Credit / Loan Losses | (340) | | — | | 870 | | (725) |
(Loss) Gain on Sales of Securities | (1) | | — | | 44 | | 1,069 |
Other | 701 | | 556 | | 2,254 | | 1,592 |
Total Revenues | $ | 38,669 | | $ | 35,746 | | $ | 114,197 | | $ | 107,824 |
Personnel | $ | 23,283 | | $ | 22,521 | | $ | 68,689 | | $ | 65,839 |
Occupancy | 953 | | 930 | | 2,859 | | 2,809 |
Equipment | 1,700 | | 1,648 | | 5,028 | | 4,900 |
Other | 4,754 | | 3,581 | | 12,442 | | 11,418 |
Total Operating Expenses | $ | 30,690 | | $ | 28,680 | | $ | 89,018 | | $ | 84,966 |
Income from Operations before Income Taxes | $ | 7,979 | | $ | 7,066 | | $ | 25,179 | | $ | 22,858 |
Income Tax Expense | 1,174 | | 1,285 | | 4,277 | | 4,093 |
Net Income | $ | 6,805 | | $ | 5,781 | | $ | 20,902 | | $ | 18,765 |
Basic Earnings per Share | $ | .48 | | $ | .40 | | $ | 1.47 | | $ | 1.31 |
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ | .48 | | $ | .40 | | $ | 1.45 | | $ | 1.29 |
Average Earning Assets | $ | 2,036,297 | | $ | 1,734,680 | | $ | 1,965,977 | | $ | 1,616,090 |
Net Interest Margin | 2.32 | % | | 2.59 | % | | 2.31 | % | | 2.87 | % |
Allowance for Credit Losses /Allowance for Loan Losses to Loans | 1.32 | % | | 1.20 | % | | 1.32 | % | | 1.20 | % |
Non-performing Loans to Total Loans | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Net Loan (Recoveries) / Charge-offs to Loans | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |