Biggest changeYear Ended December 31, 2024 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2023 The following table presents the results of operations of CompoSecure Holdings for the periods indicated: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Net sales $ 420,571 $ 390,629 $ 29,942 8 % Cost of sales 201,344 181,547 19,797 11 % Gross profit 219,227 209,082 10,145 5 % Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 92,545 83,547 $ 8,998 11 % Income from operations 126,682 125,535 1,147 1 % Other expense, net (16,424) (24,333) 7,909 (33) % Net income $ 110,258 $ 101,202 $ 9,056 9 % Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Gross Margin 52 % 54 % Operating margin 30 % 32 % Net Sales Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Net sales by region Domestic $ 343,465 $ 321,470 $ 21,995 7 % International 77,106 69,159 7,947 11 % Total $ 420,571 $ 390,629 $ 29,942 8 % CompoSecure Holdings’ net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased by $29.9 million, or 8%, to $420.6 million compared to $390.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Biggest changeYear ended December 31, 2025 vs. year ended December 31, 2024 The following table presents the Company’s results of operations for the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 $Change % Change (in thousands) Net sales $ 462,055 $ 420,571 $ 41,484 10 % Cost of sales 201,843 201,344 499 0 % Gross profit 260,212 219,227 40,985 19 % Operating expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses 116,953 92,680 24,273 26 % Income from operations 143,259 126,547 16,712 13 % Other income (expense), net (8,356) (16,425) 8,069 (49) % Income (loss) before income taxes 134,903 110,122 24,781 23 % Income tax (expense) (885) 24 (909) (3,788) % Net income (loss) 134,018 110,146 23,872 22 % Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 139,941 112,480 27,461 24 % Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders $ (5,923) $ (2,334) $ (3,589) 154 % Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 Gross margin 56 % 52 % Operating margin 31 % 30 % Net Sales Year ended December 31, 2025 2024 $ Change % Change (in thousands) Net sales by region Domestic $ 399,635 $ 343,465 $ 56,170 16 % International 62,420 77,106 (14,686) (19) % Total $ 462,055 $ 420,571 $ 41,484 10 % The Company’s net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $41.5 million to $462.1 million compared to $420.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
CompoSecure Holdings also generates revenue from the sale of Prelams (which refers to pre-laminated, sub-assemblies consisting of a composite of material layers which are partially laminated to be used as a component in the multiple layers of a final payment card or other card construction). Net sales include the effect of discounts and allowances which consist primarily of volume-based rebates.
GPGI Holdings also generates revenue from the sale of Prelams (which refers to pre-laminated, sub-assemblies consisting of a composite of material layers which are partially laminated to be used as a component in the multiple layers of a final payment card or other card construction). Net sales include the effect of discounts and allowances which consist primarily of volume-based rebates.
These judgments are based on the company’s historical experience, terms of its existing contracts, evaluation of trends in the industry, information provided by its customers, and information available from outside sources, as appropriate. CompoSecure Holdings’ actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
These judgments are based on the Company’s historical experience, terms of its existing contracts, evaluation of trends in the industry, information provided by its customers, and information available from outside sources, as appropriate. The Company’s actual results may differ from those estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The preparation of these financial statements involve the management of Resolute Holdings making estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures with respect to contingent liabilities and assets at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements involve management making estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures with respect to contingent liabilities and assets at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
Cost of sales can be impacted by many factors, including volume, operational efficiencies, procurement costs, and promotional activity. Gross Profit and Gross Margin CompoSecure Holdings’ gross profit represents its net sales less cost of sales, and its gross margin represents gross profit as a percentage of its net sales.
Cost of sales can be impacted by many factors, including volume, operational efficiencies, procurement costs, and promotional activity. Gross Profit and Gross Margin The Company’s gross profit comprises GPGI Holdings’ net sales less cost of sales, and its gross margin represents gross profit as a percentage of its net sales.
CompoSecure Holdings evaluates the adequacy of its expected reserves and the estimates used in calculations on an on-going basis.
The Company evaluates the adequacy of its expected reserves and the estimates used in calculations on an on-going basis.
Although CompoSecure Holdings has no specific current plans to do so, if CompoSecure Holdings decides to pursue one or more significant acquisitions, it may incur additional debt to finance such acquisitions.
Although the Company has no specific current plans to do so, if the Company decides to pursue one or more significant acquisitions, the Company may incur additional debt to finance such acquisitions.
Operating Expenses CompoSecure Holdings’ operating expenses are comprised of selling, general, and administrative expenses, which generally consist of personnel-related expenses for its corporate, executive, finance, information technology, and other administrative functions, expenses for outside professional services, including legal, audit and accounting services, as well as expenses for facilities, depreciation, amortization, travel, sales and marketing.
Operating Expenses The Company’s operating expenses are primarily comprised of selling, general, and administrative expenses at Resolute Holdings and GPGI Holdings, which generally consist of personnel-related expenses for its corporate, executive, finance, information technology, and other administrative functions, and expenses for outside professional services, including legal, audit and accounting services, as well as expenses for facilities, depreciation, amortization, travel, sales and marketing.
Accordingly, CompoSecure Holdings cannot assure that its business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available from additional indebtedness or otherwise to meet its liquidity needs.
Accordingly, the Company cannot be assured that its business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available from additional indebtedness or otherwise to meet its liquidity needs.
CompoSecure Holdings anticipates that to the extent that it requires additional liquidity, it will be funded through borrowings on its revolving credit facility, the incurrence of other indebtedness, or a combination thereof and offering of its shares in capital markets.
The Company anticipates that to the extent GPGI Holdings requires additional liquidity, it shall do so through borrowings on its revolving credit facility, the incurrence of other indebtedness, or a combination thereof and offering of GPGI shares in capital markets.
Cost of Sales CompoSecure Holdings’ cost of sales includes the direct and indirect costs related to manufacturing products and providing related services.
Cost of Sales The Company’s cost of sales comprises GPGI Holdings’ direct and indirect costs related to manufacturing products and providing related services.
See Note 2 in Resolute Holdings’ consolidated financial statements for a complete description of the significant accounting policies that have been followed in preparing Resolute Holdings’ audited consolidated financial statements.
See the consolidated audited financial statements for a complete description of the significant accounting policies that have been followed.
Net Cash Provided by Operations Cash provided by CompoSecure Holdings’ operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $152.1 million compared to cash provided by its operating activities of $112.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Cash provided by the Company’s operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $196.1 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $152.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.
Net Cash Used in Financing Cash used in CompoSecure Holdings’ financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $108.8 million, compared to cash used in CompoSecure Holdings’ financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $71.3 million.
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities Cash used in the Company’s financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $54.9 million compared to cash used in the Company’s financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $108.8 million.
Significant areas requiring management to make estimates include the valuation of share based compensation, estimates of derivative liability associated with the CompoSecure Exchangeable Notes which were marked to market each quarter based on a Lattice model approach, derivative asset for the interest rate swap.
Significant areas requiring management to make estimates include the valuation of equity instruments, estimates of derivative liability associated with the Exchangeable Notes which were marked to market each quarter based on a Lattice model approach, derivative asset for the interest rate swap, valuation allowances on deferred tax assets which are based on an assessment of recoverability of the deferred tax assets against future taxable income.
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily related to tax distributions of $50.1 million, special distribution of $15.6 million, repayment of scheduled principal payments of term loan of $12.8 million, and payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards of $8.9 million.
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily related to distributions to then-members of GPGI Holdings including GPGI, repayment of scheduled GPGI Holdings term loan principal payments, and payments for taxes related to net share settlement of GPGI equity awards.
CompoSecure Holdings believes that cash flows from its operations and available cash and cash equivalents as well as the availability of a revolving credit facility of $130 million (as described below), are sufficient to meet its liquidity needs, including the repayment of its outstanding debt, for at least the next 12 months.
The Company believes that the cash flows from operations and available cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, as well as the availability of a $400.0 million revolving credit facility at GPGI Holdings, are sufficient to meet both the short-term and long-term liquidity needs of GPGI Holdings, including the repayment of its outstanding debt, and the payment of the CompoSecure Management Fee and Husky Management Fee for at least the next 12 months from the date of filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Income from Operations and Operating Margin Income from operations consists of CompoSecure Holdings’ gross profit less its operating expenses. Operating margin is income from CompoSecure Holdings’ operations as a percentage of its net sales.
Income from Operations and Operating Margin Income from operations consists of the Company’s gross profit less its operating expenses. Operating margin is income from the Company’s operations as a percentage of its net sales. Other Income (Expense) Other income (expense) primarily consist of interest expense net of any interest income and deferred financing costs.
The increase was driven by continued domestic growth in the company’s premium payment card business, which was up 7%, and international sales, which were up 11%. Domestic: CompoSecure Holdings’ domestic net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $22.0 million, or 7%, to $343.5 million compared to $321.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was driven by a 16% increase in domestic sales in GPGI Holdings’ premium payment card business, partially offset by international sales which were down 19%. Domestic : The Company’s domestic net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $56.2 million, or 16%, to $399.6 million compared to $343.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
CompoSecure Holdings cannot be assured that it will be able to obtain this additional liquidity on reasonable terms, or at all. Additionally, CompoSecure Holdings’ liquidity and its ability to meet its obligations and fund its capital requirements are also dependent on its future financial performance, which is subject to general economic, financial and other factors that are beyond its control.
Additionally, the liquidity of Resolute Holdings and GPGI Holdings and their ability to meet their respective obligations and fund their capital requirements are also dependent on their respective future financial performance, which is subject to general economic, financial and other factors that are beyond its control.
CompoSecure Holdings’ operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased to 30% compared to 32% for the year ended December 31, 2023. The decrease in operating margin was primarily due to the decrease in gross margin as a percentage of revenue and increase in operating expenses offset by revenue growth.
The increase was due to an increase in revenue and gross margin, offset by an increase in operating expenses. Operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2025 was up 1% to 31% compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
CompoSecure Holdings’ primary cash requirements include operating expenses, debt service payments (principal and interest) and capital expenditures (including property and equipment). As of December 31, 2024, CompoSecure Holdings had cash and cash equivalents of $71.6 million and total debt principal outstanding of $197.5 million.
The Company’s primary cash requirements at Resolute Holdings and GPGI Holdings include operating expenses, debt service payments (principal and interest), and capital expenditures (including property and equipment and software). As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $161.4 million, consisting of $4.4 million at Resolute Holdings and $157.0 million at GPGI Holdings.
These conditions make it extremely difficult for CompoSecure Holdings and its suppliers to accurately forecast and plan future business activities. Additionally, a significant downturn in the domestic or global economy may cause existing customers of CompoSecure Holdings to pause or delay orders and prospective customers to defer new projects.
Additionally, a significant downturn in the domestic or global economy may cause our existing customers to pause or delay orders and prospective customers to defer new projects. Together, these circumstances create an environment in which it is challenging for us to predict future operating results.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin CompoSecure Holdings’ gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $10.1 million, or 5%, to $219.2 million compared to $209.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while the gross profit margin decreased from 54% to 52%.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin The Company’s gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2025 increased $41.0 million, or 19%, to $260.2 million compared to $219.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, while the gross profit margin increased by 4% to 56%.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES Resolute Holdings General The discussion and analysis of Resolute Holdings’ financial condition and results of operations is based upon our audited financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The Company will continue to evaluate the capital structure of each of Resolute Holdings and GPGI Holdings and may pursue additional financing or capital markets activity as appropriate. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based upon the audited consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S.
Key Components of Results of Operations Net Sales Net sales reflect CompoSecure Holdings’ revenue generated primarily from the sale of its products. Product sales primarily include the design and manufacturing of metal cards, including contact and dual interface cards.
Product sales at GPGI Holdings primarily include the design and manufacturing of metal cards, including contact and dual interface cards.
As of December 31, 2023, CompoSecure Holdings had cash and cash equivalents of $38.2 million and total debt principal outstanding of $340.3 million.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $71.6 million and total debt principal outstanding of $197.5 million, all at GPGI Holdings.
The cash provided by operating activities of $15.8 million was primarily attributable to increases in net income of $9.1 million, equity compensation expense of $3.2 million, and changes in working capital of $26.8 million. 52 Table of Contents Net Cash Used in Investing Cash used in CompoSecure Holdings’ investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $9.9 million, primarily relating to capital expenditures of $7.4 million, investment in SAFE of $1.5 million and capitalized software expenditures of $1.0 million, compared to cash used in investing activities of $10.9 million for capital expenditures during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities Cash used in the Company’s investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $51.4 million primarily relating to the net purchase (maturities and sales) of short-term investments of $43.0 million, capital expenditures of $6.9 million, and capitalized software expenditures of $1.5 million, compared to cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 of $10.0 million.
If these uncertain business, macroeconomic or political conditions continue or further decline, the business, financial condition and results of operations of CompoSecure Holdings could be materially adversely affected. 43 Table of Contents CompoSecure’s Arculus platform offers a broad range of secure authentication and digital asset storage solutions and enables its consumer Arculus Cold Storage Wallet for digital assets.
If these uncertain business, macroeconomic or political conditions continue or further decline, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
The international customer base is comprised of a larger population of smaller customers relative to the domestic customer base. There were increased sales across the customer base driving growth in net sales during 2024.
GPGI Holdings’ international customer base is comprised of a larger population of smaller customers compared to the domestic customer base. New program customer orders were lower compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Cash used for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily related to payment of distributions to non-controlling interests, repayment of scheduled term loan principal payments, payments for taxes related to net share settlement of equity awards, receipt of transfers from Parent and costs related to the term loan debt modification.
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025 primarily related to a distribution to GPGI of $21.7 million, payments for taxes related to net share settlement of GPGI equity awards of $17.9 million, repayment of scheduled principal payments of the GPGI Holdings term loan of $11.3 million, and share repurchases of $4.1 million at Resolute Holdings.
Accordingly, the following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with CompoSecure Holdings’ financial statements and corresponding notes and Resolute Holdings’ financial statements and corresponding notes, each included elsewhere in this Annual Report. 42 Table of Contents CompoSecure operates its business through a subsidiary of CompoSecure Holdings and, accordingly, references in this section to the business and operations of CompoSecure refer to the business and operations of CompoSecure Holdings.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The increase was primarily due to higher customer acquisition by the company’s clients as they continued to experience higher demand. International: CompoSecure Holdings’ international net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $7.9 million, or 11%, to $77.1 million compared to $69.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was due to higher volumes from new and existing customers and a higher blended average selling price. 36 Table of Contents International : The Company’s international net sales for the year ended December 31, 2025 decreased $14.7 million, or 19%, to $62.4 million compared to $77.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Moreover, we may need to obtain additional financing, in which case, we may issue additional securities or incur debt. See “Risk Factors.” CompoSecure Holdings CompoSecure Holdings’ primary sources of liquidity are its existing cash and cash equivalents balances, cash flows from operations and borrowings on its term loan and revolving credit facility.
GPGI Holdings’ primary sources of liquidity are its existing cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, cash flows from operations, and borrowings on the GPGI Holdings term loan, revolving credit facility, and senior secured notes as detailed in Notes 8 and 19 of the audited consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.