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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001683168-26-001289"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CPSS"
cik: "0000889609"
company_name: "CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC."
filed_at: "2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T00:59:53.952274+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CPSS appoints Scott Carnahan to board, replacing William Roberts

## Summary
- Carnahan appointed Feb. 18, 2026 to fill vacancy left by Roberts' resignation; term expires at 2026 annual meeting.
- Carnahan brings 40+ years in financial institutions; senior roles at FTI Consulting and KPMG LLP.
- Company paid FTI $127K in FY2024 and $173K in FY2025 for consulting; engagement ended Sep. 2025.
- Carnahan will receive standard non-employee director compensation; not yet assigned to any board committee.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001683168-26-001289
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CPSS
- cik: 0000889609
- company_name: CONSUMER PORTFOLIO SERVICES, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-02-24T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889609/000168316826001289/0001683168-26-001289-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/889609/000168316826001289/cps_8k.htm

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