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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 net sales +11% (Arroweye, instant issuance), but EBITDA -7% due to margin pressures.
- **Strategic Investments**: New Indiana facility operational; Karta partnership for chip-enabled prepaid cards (Q4 shipments expected).
- **Tariff Impact**: Q3 tariffs $1.6M, annualized $4-5M; 2026 impact could rise with full-year effect.
- **Prepaid Outlook**: Q3 sales down 7% (timing), but long-term growth driven by chip adoption (ASP 2x+ higher).

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Q3 2025 Highlights**: Net sales grew 11% (driven by Arroweye and instant issuance), but adjusted EBITDA declined 7% due to unfavorable sales mix and tariffs. Full-year outlook revised to low double-digit sales growth and flat to low single-digit EBITDA growth.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: New Indiana facility fully operational; partnership with Karta for chip-enabled prepaid cards (piloting with a large U.S. retailer). Closed-loop prepaid shipments expected in Q4.
- **Prepaid Segment**: Market leader with rising complexity in packaging; Q3 sales down 7% due to timing, but long-term growth driven by fraud prevention innovations.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financials**: GAAP net income up 78% to $23.4M (vs. prior year with debt retirement costs). Tariffs added $1.6M in Q3, with annualized impact now $4-5M. Tax rate 38% (year-to-date 34%), expecting 30-35% for 2025.
- **Balance Sheet**: $16M cash, $47M ABL revolver, $265M senior notes. Net leverage 3.6x, targeting reduction with cash flow. Capital spending up $10M YTD for new facilities and equipment.
- **Prepaid Accounting Change**: Year-to-date prepaid sales +8% (excluding accounting change), reflecting delayed orders.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Tariffs**: Q3 tariffs $1.6M, annualized $4-5M. Pushing suppliers to absorb costs; 2026 impact could rise with full-year effect.
- **Prepaid Lumpiness**: Q3 orders delayed to 2026; long-term growth driven by chip adoption (ASP 2x+ higher than mag stripe cards).
- **Karta Partnership**: $10M equity investment (20% stake) for U.S. chip-enabled prepaid solutions; pilot with major retailer.
- **Semiconductor Tariffs**: Suppliers with U.S. facilities likely exempt; inventory levels elevated to mitigate potential impacts.

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