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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q



x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2018



¨	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File No. 0-19424

EZCORP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware	74-2540145
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2500 Bee Cave Road, Bldg One, Suite 200, Rollingwood, Texas	78746
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (512) 314-3400

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨
		Emerging growth company	¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The only class of voting securities of the registrant issued and outstanding is the Class B Voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, all of which is owned by an affiliate of the registrant. There is no trading market for the Class B Voting Common Stock.

As of January 25, 2019, 52,475,070 shares of the registrant’s Class A Non-voting Common Stock ("Class A Common Stock"), par value $.01 per share, and 2,970,171 shares of the registrant’s Class B Voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.

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EZCORP, Inc.

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q



PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2018	1

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)	2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)	3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)	3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (Unaudited)	4

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	5

Note 1: Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	5

Note 2: Acquisitions	7

Note 3: Earnings Per Share	8

Note 4: Strategic Investment	9

Note 5: Fair Value Measurement	10

Note 6: Debt	12

Note 7: Stock Compensation	15

Note 8: Contingencies	15

Note 9: Segment Information	17

Note 10: Supplemental Consolidated Financial Information and Other	19

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	31

Item 4. Controls and Procedures	31

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings	32

Item 1A. Risk Factors	32

Item 6. Exhibits	32

SIGNATURES	33

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

EZCORP, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

	December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017			September 30, 2018

	(Unaudited)
Assets:
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	297,031		$	113,584		$	286,015
Pawn loans	193,984			177,001			198,463
Pawn service charges receivable, net	38,959			34,054			38,318
Inventory, net	175,422			163,310			166,997
Notes receivable, net	26,711			36,682			34,199
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,223			26,516			33,154
Total current assets	763,330			551,147			757,146
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	35,511			45,605			49,500
Property and equipment, net	69,770			62,098			73,649
Goodwill	294,881			288,773			297,448
Intangible assets, net	55,956			43,974			54,923
Notes receivable, net	4,599			23,343			3,226
Deferred tax asset, net	9,283			10,997			7,165
Other assets	4,442			16,625			3,863
Total assets	$	1,237,772		$	1,042,562		$	1,246,920

Liabilities and equity:
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt, net	$	190,238		$	—		$	190,181
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities	57,628			60,207			57,800
Customer layaway deposits	11,747			10,686			11,824
Total current liabilities	259,613			70,893			259,805
Long-term debt, net	229,928			294,761			226,702
Deferred tax liability, net	9,617			—			8,817
Other long-term liabilities	6,150			8,845			6,890
Total liabilities	505,308			374,499			502,214
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Stockholders’ equity:
Class A Non-voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized: 100 million; issued and outstanding: 52,475,070 as of December 31, 2018; 51,494,246 as of December 31, 2017; and 51,614,746 as of September 30, 2018	524			515			516
Class B Voting Common Stock, convertible, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized: 3 million; issued and outstanding: 2,970,171	30			30			30
Additional paid-in capital	400,081			351,110			397,927
Retained earnings	387,936			364,414			392,180
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(49,104		)	(44,902		)	(42,616		)
EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity	739,467			671,167			748,037
Noncontrolling interest	(7,003		)	(3,104		)	(3,331		)
Total equity	732,464			668,063			744,706
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,237,772		$	1,042,562		$	1,246,920

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EZCORP, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2018			2017

	(Unaudited)
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Merchandise sales	$	121,024		$	113,588
Jewelry scrapping sales	9,281			12,213
Pawn service charges	83,674			76,360
Other revenues	1,871			2,347
Total revenues	215,850			204,508
Merchandise cost of goods sold	77,112			71,167
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold	8,050			10,337
Other cost of revenues	484			577
Net revenues	130,204			122,427
Operating expenses:
Operations	89,546			83,610
Administrative	15,479			13,318
Depreciation and amortization	6,848			5,723
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other	4,442			39
Total operating expenses	116,315			102,690
Operating income	13,889			19,737
Interest expense	8,791			5,847
Interest income	(3,339		)	(4,270		)
Equity in net loss (income) of unconsolidated affiliate	1,119			(1,450		)
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate	13,274			—
Other income	(386		)	(182		)
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes	(5,570		)	19,792
Income tax (benefit) expense	(1,032		)	7,437
(Loss) income from continuing operations, net of tax	(4,538		)	12,355
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax	(183		)	(222		)
Net (loss) income	(4,721		)	12,133
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(477		)	(615		)
Net (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$	(4,244	)	$	12,748

Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.24
Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations	$	(0.07	)	$	0.23

Weighted-average basic shares outstanding	55,032			54,464
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding	55,032			55,682

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EZCORP, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2018			2017

	(Unaudited)
	(in thousands)
Net (loss) income	$	(4,721	)	$	12,133
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation loss, net of income tax expense for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $87 and $176 for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively	(6,488		)	(6,575		)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(11,209		)	5,558
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(477		)	(655		)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to EZCORP, Inc.	$	(10,732	)	$	6,213

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

EZCORP, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
	Shares	Par Value		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity

	(Unaudited, except balances as of September 30, 2017)
	(in thousands)
Balances as of September 30, 2017	54,398	$	544	$	348,532		$	351,666	$	(38,367	)	$	(2,449	)	$	659,926
Stock compensation	—	—		2,889			—		—			—			2,889
Release of restricted stock	66	1		—			—		—			—			1
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	—	—		(311		)	—		—			—			(311		)
Foreign currency translation loss	—	—		—			—		(6,535		)	(40		)	(6,575		)
Net income (loss)	—	—		—			12,748		—			(615		)	12,133
Balances as of December 31, 2017	54,464	$	545	$	351,110		$	364,414	$	(44,902	)	$	(3,104	)	$	668,063



	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity
	Shares	Par Value		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Noncontrolling Interest			Total Equity

	(Unaudited, except balances as of September 30, 2018)
	(in thousands)
Balances as of September 30, 2018	54,585	$	546	$	397,927		$	392,180		$	(42,616	)	$	(3,331	)	$	744,706
Stock compensation	—	—		2,247			—			—			—			2,247
Release of restricted stock	860	8		—			—			—			—			8
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	—	—		(3,288		)	—			—			—			(3,288		)
Transfer of subsidiary shares to noncontrolling interest	—	—		3,195			—						(3,195		)	—
Foreign currency translation loss, net	—	—		—			—			(6,488		)	—			(6,488		)
Net loss	—	—		—			(4,244		)	—			(477		)	(4,721		)
Balances as of December 31, 2018	55,445	$	554	$	400,081		$	387,936		$	(49,104	)	$	(7,003	)	$	732,464

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EZCORP, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2018			2017

	(Unaudited)
	(in thousands)
Operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(4,721	)	$	12,133
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,848			5,723
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs	5,585			3,682
Accretion of notes receivable discount and deferred compensation fee	(1,376		)	(2,577		)
Deferred income taxes	352			3,129
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate	13,274			—
Other adjustments	5,052			601
Stock compensation expense	2,238			2,919
Loss (income) from investment in unconsolidated affiliate	1,119			(1,450		)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Service charges and fees receivable	(877		)	(50		)
Inventory	685			(1,087		)
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets	(1,564		)	(500		)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	(461		)	(5,283		)
Customer layaway deposits	18			(283		)
Income taxes, net of excess tax benefit from stock compensation	(3,412		)	2,295
Net cash provided by operating activities	22,760			19,252
Investing activities:
Loans made	(186,588		)	(169,666		)
Loans repaid	106,643			103,041
Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral	70,594			67,144
Additions to property and equipment, net	(5,880		)	(9,537		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(332		)	(62,163		)
Principal collections on notes receivable	7,284			2,849
Net cash used in investing activities	(8,279		)	(68,332		)
Financing activities:
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards	(3,288		)	(311		)
Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs	743			—
Payments on borrowings	(67		)	—
Net cash used in financing activities	(2,612		)	(311		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash	(865		)	(1,165		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	11,004			(50,556		)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period	286,282			164,393
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period	$	297,286		$	113,837

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory	$	80,301		$	72,649
Deferred and contingent consideration	—			1,920

See accompanying notes to unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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EZCORP, Inc.

Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

December 31, 2018

NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Description of Business

When used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “EZCORP” and the “Company” mean EZCORP, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively.

We are a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. Pawn loans are non-recourse loans collateralized by tangible property. We also sell merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and used merchandise purchased from customers, and operate a small number of financial services stores in Canada.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. Our management has included all adjustments it considers necessary for a fair presentation which are of a normal, recurring nature. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018. The balance sheet as of September 30, 2018 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.

Our business is subject to seasonal variations, and operating results for the three months ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 (the "current quarter" or "current three months" and "prior-year quarter," respectively) are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full fiscal year.

There have been no changes in significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018, other than those described below.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, loan loss allowances, long-lived and intangible assets, share-based compensation, income taxes, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience, observable trends and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. We use this information to make judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Reclassifications to Prior Period Financial Statements

We have reclassified certain capitalized labor expenditures in the previous period on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows from "Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets" in operating cash flows to "Additions to property and equipment, net" in investing cash flows.

Recently Adopted Accounting Policies

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In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-15, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract, which requires a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract to follow the internal-use software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350-40 to determine which implementation costs to defer and recognize as an asset. This ASU generally aligns the guidance on recognizing implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with that for implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software, including hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license. Our hosting

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arrangements that are service contracts include various third-party software applications. We adopted this ASU during the first quarter of our fiscal 2019 on a prospective basis for all service contracts entered into after adoption, with no material impact during the current quarter.

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In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. This ASU requires the inclusion of restricted cash with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. We adopted this ASU during the first quarter of our fiscal 2019 with no impact on our financial position or results of operations. However, we have recast our statements of cash flows on a retrospective basis to include restricted cash when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts. Restricted cash of $0.3 million was recorded under "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.


•	In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15 Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This ASU provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. We adopted this ASU during the first quarter of our fiscal 2019 on a prospective basis with no impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments (Subtopic 825-10). The amendments in this ASU make targeted improvements to U.S. GAAP primarily as it pertains to equity investments (not including equity method of accounting), fair value disclosures, balance sheet presentation, and other items pertaining to financial instruments. We adopted this ASU during the first quarter of our fiscal 2019 on a prospective basis, as applicable, with no impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) to defer the effective date to December 15, 2017 for annual reporting periods beginning after that date, with early adoption permitted, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. The core principle of this ASU, and the subsequently issued ASUs modifying or clarifying this ASU, is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the guidance provides that an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The new standard allows for two methods of adoption: (a) full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all periods presented, or (b) modified retrospective adoption, meaning the cumulative effect of applying the new standard is recognized as an adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance.

We adopted this ASU and related guidance as of October 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. We evaluated the impact of ASC 606 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, cash flows and disclosure requirements noting no material impact to our consolidated financial statements or disclosures. See Note 9 for disaggregated information about our sources of revenue. Additionally, we have concluded that ASC 606 does not impact our revenue recognition for pawn service charges or consumer loan fees as we believe neither of those revenue streams are within the scope of ASC 606.

Pawn Service Charges Revenue

We record pawn service charges using the effective interest method for all pawn loans we believe to be collectible. We base our estimate of collectible loans on several inputs, including recent redemption rates, historical trends in redemption rates and the amount of loans due in the following months. Unexpected variations in any of these factors could change our estimate of collectible loans, affecting our earnings and financial condition. If a pawn loan is not repaid, we value the forfeited collateral (inventory) at the lower of cost (pawn loan principal) or net realizable value of the item.

Merchandise and Related Sales Revenue

This revenue stream involves the sale of merchandise to retail customers in our pawn stores. The performance obligation is the delivery of the merchandise to the customer, and revenue, and the related cost of merchandise sold, is recognized at the time of sale. Customers have a very limited period of time to return merchandise for a refund or exchange, and actual returns for refunds are insignificant. Sales tax collected on the sale of merchandise is excluded from the amount recognized as sales and instead recorded as a liability in “Accounts payable, accrued expenses and

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other current liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets until remitted to the appropriate governmental authorities.

Jewelry Scrapping Sales Revenue

This revenue stream involves the sales of scrap (precious metals and stones) to refiners. The performance obligation is the legal transfer of scrap to the refiner. Revenue, and the related cost of scrap sold, is recognized when scrap inventory is provided to the refiner, which is when the customer obtains control of the promised good. The receivables outstanding at the end of a given reporting period are not material. Payment of the receivable from the customer is generally received within a short period of time after the legal transfer of the scrap materials to the refiner.

Other Revenue

Layaway fees, product protection plan revenues, and jewelry VIP package revenues are not significant.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This ASU requires financial assets (or groups of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected, among other provisions. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A reporting entity should generally apply the amendment on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first reporting periods in which the amendment is effective. We have not identified any impacts to our financial statements that we believe will be material as a result of the adoption of the ASU, although we continue to evaluate the impact of adoption. We believe we are following an appropriate timeline to allow for proper recognition, presentation and disclosure upon adoption of this ASU which is effective for our fiscal 2021.

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In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU requires companies to generally recognize on the balance sheet operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets. The provisions of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted based upon guidance issued within the ASU. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows, and anticipate a material impact on our consolidated financial position. Additionally, we are evaluating the disclosure requirements under this ASU and are identifying and preparing to implement changes to our accounting policies, practices and controls to support adoption of the ASU and have completed upgrades to our third-party software solution to support adoption. We will complete our implementation to allow for proper recognition, presentation and disclosure upon adoption of the ASU which is effective for our fiscal 2020. We currently plan to adopt this ASU using the optional transition method provided under ASU 2018-11, Leases, (Topic 842): Targeted Improvement which was issued in July 2018, allowing for application of ASU 2016-02 at the adoption date, with recognition of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption.

Please refer to Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in "Part II, Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018 for discussion of our significant accounting policies and other accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted.

NOTE 2: ACQUISITIONS

Fiscal 2019 Acquisitions

In December 2018, we acquired assets related to five pawn stores in Mexico, for an aggregate purchase price of $0.3 million in cash, of which $0.1 million was recorded as goodwill. We have concluded that this acquisition was immaterial to our overall consolidated financial results and, therefore, have omitted certain information that would otherwise be required.

Fiscal 2018 Acquisition of Camira Administration Corp. and Subsidiaries (“GPMX”)

On October 6, 2017, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding stock of Camira Administration Corp. and subsidiaries (“GPMX”), a business that, at the time, owned and operated 112 stores located in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Peru for a total purchase price of $61.7 million. The GPMX acquisition significantly expanded our store base into Latin American countries outside of Mexico and provides us with a platform for further growth in the region. The accompanying condensed consolidated results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018 include the results

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of operations for GPMX, while the comparable prior-year quarter includes the results of GPMX for the period October 6, 2017 to December 31, 2017, affecting comparability of fiscal 2019 and 2018 amounts. We have performed a valuation analysis of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and allocated the total consideration based on the fair values of those identifiable assets and liabilities.

All Other Fiscal 2018 Acquisitions

On June 25, 2018, June 11, 2018 and December 4, 2017, we acquired pawn stores operating in Mexico under the names “Montepio San Patricio,” "Presta Dinero" and "Bazareño," respectively. These acquisitions significantly strengthened our competitive position in existing regions, gave us a presence in new regions and allowed us to achieve synergies in management and administration. The accompanying condensed consolidated results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2018 include the results of operations for these acquisitions, while the comparable prior-year quarter only includes the results of Bazareño for the period December 4, 2017 to December 31, 2017, affecting comparability of fiscal 2019 and 2018 amounts.

We have performed a valuation analysis of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and allocated the total consideration based on the fair values of those identifiable assets and liabilities for these acquisitions. During the current quarter, we finalized accounting for the Montepio San Patricio and Presta Dinero acquisitions, which were completed in fiscal 2018, and increased associated deferred tax assets by $1.8 million with an offsetting reduction in goodwill.

NOTE 3: EARNINGS PER SHARE

Components of basic and diluted earnings per share and excluded antidilutive potential common shares are as follows:



	Three Months Ended December 31,
	2018			2017

	(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations attributable to EZCORP (A)	$	(4,061	)	$	12,970
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (B)	(183		)	(222		)
Net (loss) income attributable to EZCORP (C)	$	(4,244	)	$	12,748

Weighted-average outstanding shares of common stock (D)	55,032			54,464
Dilutive effect of restricted stock*	—			1,218
Weighted-average common stock and common stock equivalents (E)	55,032			55,682

Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP:
Continuing operations (A / D)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.24
Discontinued operations (B / D)	—			—
Basic (loss) earnings per share (C / D)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.24

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to EZCORP:
Continuing operations (A / E)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.23
Discontinued operations (B / E)	—			—
Diluted (loss) earnings per share (C / E)	$	(0.07	)	$	0.23

Potential common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted (loss) earnings per share above*:
Restricted stock**	2,626			2,991


*	See Note 6 for discussion of the terms and conditions of the potential impact of the 2019 Convertible Note Warrants, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes.


**	Includes antidilutive share-based awards as well as performance-based and market conditioned share-based awards that are contingently issuable, but for which the condition for issuance has not been met as of the end of the reporting period.

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NOTE 4: STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS

As of December 31, 2018, we owned 214,183,714 shares, or approximately 34.75%, of Cash Converters International Limited ("Cash Converters International"). The following tables present summary financial information for Cash Converters International’s most recently reported results after translation to U.S. dollars:



	June 30,
	2018		2017

	(in thousands)
Current assets	$	229,105	$	155,749
Non-current assets	148,195		150,843
Total assets	$	377,300	$	306,592

Current liabilities	$	122,924	$	57,387
Non-current liabilities	15,449		48,698
Shareholders’ equity	238,927		200,507
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	377,300	$	306,592



	Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
	2018		2017

	(in thousands)
Gross revenues	$	201,800	$	204,509
Gross profit	128,366		130,943
Net profit	17,443		15,546

During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International, as estimated by reference to its quoted market price per share, declined from its value at September 30, 2018 and ended the quarter below its carrying value. As of December 31, 2018, we determined that our investment was impaired and that such impairment was other-than-temporary. In reaching this conclusion, we considered all available evidence, including evidence in existence as of September 30, 2018 as discussed in Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in "Part II, Item 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2018. Additionally, we noted the following developments subsequent to September 30, 2018: (i) continued decline in Cash Converters International's share price; and (ii) ongoing uncertainty around remaining Queensland class action lawsuit. As a result, we recognized an other-than-temporary impairment in Cash Converters International of $13.3 million ($10.3 million, net of taxes).

The above impairment increased the difference between the amount at which our investment was carried and the amount of underlying equity in net assets of Cash Converters International and was recorded under “Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations in the “Other International” segment. We will continue to monitor the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International for other-than-temporary impairments in future reporting periods and may record additional impairment charges should the fair value of our investment in Cash Converters International further decline below its carrying value for an extended period of time. See Note 5 for the fair value and carrying value of our investment in Cash Converters International.

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NOTE 5: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Our assets and liabilities discussed below are classified in one of the following three categories based on the inputs used to develop their fair values: Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 — Other observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The tables below present our financial assets (liabilities) that were carried and measured at fair value on a recurring basis:



Financial Assets (Liabilities)	Balance Sheet Location	December 31, 2018			December 31, 2017			September 30, 2018

		(in thousands)
2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2	Prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	21		$	—		$	2,552
2019 Convertible Notes Hedges — Level 2	Other assets	—			12,863			—
2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2	Current maturities of long-term-debt, net	(21		)	—			(2,552		)
2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative — Level 2	Long-term debt, net	—			(12,863		)	—

We measured the fair value of the cash-settled call options pertaining to the 2.125% Cash Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 (the “2019 Convertible Notes Hedges”) and the 2019 Convertible Notes derivative instrument (the “2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative”) using the Black-Scholes-Merton model based on observable Level 1 and Level 2 inputs such as conversion price of underlying shares, current share price, implied volatility, risk free interest rate and other factors. The volatility input used as of December 31, 2018 was 36% based on historically observed market inputs.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 for financial assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the periods presented.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

The tables below present our financial assets and liabilities that were not measured at fair value on a recurring basis:



	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	December 31, 2018		December 31, 2018		Fair Value Measurement Using
	December 31, 2018		December 31, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

	(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	$	31,310	$	33,710	$	—	$	—	$	33,710
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	35,511		35,511		35,511		—		—

Financial liabilities:
2019 Convertible Notes	$	190,076	$	190,613	$	—	$	190,613	$	—
2024 Convertible Notes	107,182		145,202		—		145,202		—
2025 Convertible Notes	121,316		134,447		—		134,447		—
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024	1,237		1,237		—		—		1,237
CASHMAX secured borrowing facility	334		1,160		—		—		1,160

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	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2017		Fair Value Measurement Using
	December 31, 2017		December 31, 2017		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

	(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	$	60,025	$	68,720	$	—	$	—	$	68,720
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	45,605		42,777		42,777		—		—

Financial liabilities:
2019 Convertible Notes	$	179,835	$	201,084	$	—	$	201,084	$	—
2024 Convertible Notes	102,063		201,250		—		201,250		—



	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	September 30, 2018		September 30, 2018		Fair Value Measurement Using
	September 30, 2018		September 30, 2018		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3

	(in thousands)
Financial assets:
Notes receivable, net	$	37,425	$	41,153	$	—	$	—	$	41,153
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	49,500		49,500		49,500		—		—

Financial liabilities:
2019 Convertible Notes	$	187,433	$	189,150	$	—	$	189,150	$	—
2024 Convertible Notes	105,858		180,399		—		180,399		—
2025 Convertible Notes	119,736		161,253		—		161,253		—
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024	1,304		1,304		—		—		1,304

Based primarily on the short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, current consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt, we estimate that their carrying value approximates fair value. We consider our cash and cash equivalents to be measured using Level 1 inputs and our pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt to be measured using Level 3 inputs. Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, consumer loans, fees and interest receivable and other debt could significantly increase or decrease these fair value estimates.

Subsequent to the sale of Prestaciones Finmart, S.A.P.I. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. ("Grupo Finmart") to Alpha Holding, S.A. de C.V. (“AlphaCredit”) in September 2016, we determined that we retained a variable interest in Grupo Finmart including notes receivable. We determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of Grupo Finmart subsequent to its disposition as we lack a controlling financial interest in Grupo Finmart. We measured the fair value of the notes receivable as of December 31, 2018 under a discounted cash flow approach considering the estimated credit ratings for Grupo Finmart and AlphaCredit and as determined with external consultation, with discount rates ranging primarily from 7% to 8%. Certain of the significant inputs used for the valuation were not observable in the market. Included in the fair value of the notes receivable is the estimated fair value of the deferred compensation fee negotiated in September 2017, of which the ultimate amount to be received is dependent upon the timing of payment of the notes receivable. Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value the notes receivable could significantly increase or decrease these fair value estimates.

The inputs used to generate the fair value of the investment in unconsolidated affiliate (Cash Converters International) were considered Level 1 inputs. These inputs are comprised of (a) the quoted stock price on the Australian Stock Exchange multiplied by (b) the number of shares we owned multiplied by (c) the applicable foreign currency exchange rate as of the end of our reporting period. We included no control premium for owning a large percentage of outstanding shares.

We measured the fair value of the 2019 Convertible Notes, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes using quoted price inputs. The 2019 Convertible Notes, 2024 Convertible Notes and 2025 Convertible Notes are not actively traded, and thus the price inputs represent a Level 2 measurement. As the quoted price inputs are highly variable from day to day, the fair value estimates disclosed above could significantly increase or decrease.

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NOTE 6: DEBT

The following tables present our long-term debt instruments outstanding as well as future principal payments due:



	December 31, 2018							December 31, 2017							September 30, 2018
	Gross Amount		Debt Discount and Issuance Costs			Carrying Amount		Gross Amount		Debt Discount and Issuance Costs			Carrying Amount		Gross Amount		Debt Discount and Issuance Costs			Carrying Amount

	(in thousands)
2019 Convertible Notes	$	195,000	$	(4,924	)	$	190,076	$	195,000	$	(15,165	)	$	179,835	$	195,000	$	(7,567	)	$	187,433
2019 Convertible Notes Embedded Derivative	21		—			21		12,863		—			12,863		2,552		—			2,552
2024 Convertible Notes	143,750		(36,568		)	107,182		143,750		(41,687		)	102,063		143,750		(37,892		)	105,858
2025 Convertible Notes	172,500		(51,184		)	121,316		—		—			—		172,500		(52,764		)	119,736
8.5% unsecured notes due 2024*	1,237		—			1,237		—		—			—		1,304		—			1,304
CASHMAX secured borrowing facility**	1,160		(826		)	334		—		—			—		—		—			—
Total	$	513,668	$	(93,502	)	$	420,166	$	351,613	$	(56,852	)	$	294,761	$	515,106	$	(98,223	)	$	416,883
Less current portion	195,162		(4,924		)	190,238		—		—			—		197,748		(7,567		)	190,181
Total long-term debt	$	318,506	$	(88,578	)	$	229,928	$	351,613	$	(56,852	)	$	294,761	$	317,358	$	(90,656	)	$	226,702


*	Amount translated from Guatemalan quetzals as of December 31, 2018. Certain disclosures omitted due to materiality considerations.


**	See description below.

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