EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ:EZPW) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

All amounts in this release are from EZCORP continuing operations and conform with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) unless otherwise noted. Comparisons are made to the same period in the prior year unless otherwise noted.

FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year (YOY) earnings and profit growth. Earnings per share improved $0.52 to $0.21 in the fourth quarter and grew $0.77 to $0.62 in the full fiscal year.
  • Net income from continuing operations improved $27.6 million to $10.1 million in the fourth quarter, and grew $41.0 million to $32.0 million in the full fiscal year. Adjusted EBITDA1 improved $19.1 million to $22.1 million in the fourth quarter, and grew 39%, or $24.6 million, to $88.5 million in the full fiscal year.
  • Continue to lead the U.S. market in same store pawn loans outstanding (PLO) YOY growth. PLO increased 19% in Mexico (11% on a constant currency basis2).
  • Operating contribution from the Mexico Pawn segment improved significantly — up 153% to $5.8 million. Highest growth segment now 20% of company’s total pawn profit contribution.
  • Cash balance at September 30 up 150% to $164.4 million.
  • Successfully completed $143.8 million offering of convertible notes, improving liquidity with an attractive coupon rate of 2.875% and seven-year term.
  • Favorable restructuring of the notes receivable repayment arrangement with AlphaCredit improved the return and risk profile and increases future cash flow and profit.

In October 2017, the company significantly expanded its footprint in the emerging Latin American pawn market by acquiring 112 pawn stores in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and Peru for $60 million cash, with an additional $2.25 million earn-out possible based on post-acquisition performance. This acquisition will be accretive to earnings starting the first quarter of fiscal 2018 and provides a platform for further growth and expansion in the high growth rate region.

CEO COMMENTARY AND OUTLOOK

Chief Executive Officer Stuart Grimshaw said, “Even though our results were somewhat impacted by the hurricane activity in Texas and Florida, we are proud of our operating performance during the fourth quarter, which capped off a fiscal year that showed a dramatic turnaround on the bottom line. We delivered significant earnings growth in both the U.S and Mexico pawn segments during the quarter and the year, driven by continued execution on our strategic initiatives to create long-term profitable growth.

“First, we continue the diversification of our revenue base and operations, increasing our mix of business from Latin America. Our Mexico Pawn segment is our fastest growing business and is now providing 20% of our total pawn operating contribution. We added 10 new stores in Mexico during the year and see plenty of opportunity to open and acquire more. And we are increasing our presence in Latin America beyond Mexico. The recent acquisition of 112 pawn stores in four new countries expands our Latin American store base, which now comprises 41% of our total pawn stores. It provides compelling opportunities for further growth through the expansion of general merchandise pawn loan and retail activities, the opening of new stores in attractive and under-penetrated markets, and the pursuit of complementary acquisitions in the region.

“Second, we are improving the experience customers have in our stores,” Grimshaw continued. “Our customers represent a large, underserved market. We are updating our technology, better training our field staff and refreshing our stores to meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

“Third, we’re strengthening our balance sheet and liquidity, reducing our corporate expenses, better analyzing and acting on customer data and process improvements, and optimizing loan values and merchandise pricing. These actions are expected to further increase our market share and profitability and provide us with the ability to continue to capitalize on attractive growth opportunities.”

1EBITDA is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. “Adjusted EBITDA” includes EBITDA attributable to continuing operations, further adjusted to exclude the estimated impact of the hurricanes that affected the Texas Gulf Coast and Florida in the fourth quarter, as well as certain other discrete items. See "Non-GAAP Financial Information" at the end of this release.

2In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we provide financial information on a “constant currency” and "adjusted EBITDA" basis, which excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, and provides a different way to view the operational results of our business, respectively. For additional information about the constant currency calculations, as well as a reconciliation of the constant currency financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures and calculation of our adjusted EBITDA, see “Non-GAAP Financial Information” at the end of this release.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

Temporary Impact of U.S. Hurricanes

During the fourth quarter, the U.S. Pawn segment was affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma resulting in the temporary closure of stores in the affected areas, all of which have since reopened. In addition to the loss of inventory and loan collateral and the damage to physical facilities, all totaling $1.0 million, the company estimates that the effects of the hurricanes include a reduction in U.S. pawn loan balances of $5.0 million as of September 30, 2017, with a resulting reduction in pawn service charge (PSC) revenues and merchandise sales gross profit. The company expects pawn loan demand to return to normal levels after the annual tax refund season in the U.S.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Results

  • Despite the impacts of the hurricanes, net revenue improved 1% to $108.1 million (flat at $107.4 million on a constant currency basis), due largely to a 4% increase in PSC revenue (up 3% on a constant currency basis). Same store PLO was down 1% in the U.S. (up 3% in stores unaffected by the hurricanes). Same store PLO rose 19% in Mexico (up 11% in Mexico on a constant currency basis). Merchandise sales gross margins held at 35%, within the 35-38% target range.
  • Continued discipline in cost control reduced operations expenses 2% to $78.3 million (down 3% to $77.8 million on a constant currency basis) and reduced corporate expenses 34% to $11.9 million.
  • The company restructured the repayment of the remaining $60.9 million of principal from AlphaCredit, improving its risk and return profile, as well as significantly increasing future cash flow and profit. Under the restructured arrangement, the company expects to collect $32.6 million of principal in fiscal 2018 and $28.3 million in fiscal 2019. The restructured arrangement includes a higher interest rate and an incremental deferred compensation fee of up to $14.0 million to be received in 2019 and 2020.
  • Interest expense includes a $5.3 million debt extinguishment charge offset by a $3.0 million pre-tax benefit from the restructuring of the AlphaCredit notes. The AlphaCredit note restructuring drove an additional one-time income tax benefit of $3.0 million in the quarter.
  • Improvements in net revenues and cost discipline have increased operating leverage and the resulting bottom line. Earnings per share increased YOY for the seventh-consecutive quarter. EPS from continuing operations is $0.21, up from a loss of $0.31 a year ago.

Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017

  • The continued focus on investment in customer experience increased net revenue 2% to $435.5 million (up 3% to $439.3 million on a constant currency basis), driven primarily by a 4% rise in PSC revenue (up 5% on a constant currency basis). Merchandise sales gross margins were down slightly to 36%, but within the 35-38% target range.
  • Corporate expenses were down 22% to $53.3 million.  The company remains on track to reduce corporate expenses to no more than $50 million in FY18.
  • During the year and prior to the note restructuring, EZCORP collected a total of $34 million from AlphaCredit ($29.5 million in principal and $4.5 million in interest).
  • Earnings per share from continuing operations reached $0.62, a significant turnaround from the loss of ($0.15) in the prior year. The strategic transformation initiatives achieved during fiscal 2017 set the stage for further success in fiscal 2018 and beyond.

PAWN RESULTS

U.S. Pawn Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

  • PLO was down 1% in total and on a same store basis, to $148.1 million (up 3% in stores unaffected by the hurricanes). Changes in PLO resulted in PSC increasing 1% in total and 2% on a same-store basis to $61.0 million.
  • The merchandise sales gross margin of 36% was consistent with the prior-year quarter and within the target range of 35-38%. Inventory aged over one year improved to 10% from 11%.
  • Operations expenses decreased 3% to $65.5 million driven by cost control initiatives and lower variable compensation.
  • Segment contribution increased 7% to $22.8 million. Initiatives are underway to continue improving long-term net revenue and profitability. These include investing in upgrading the POS system, enhancing product and customer data analytics, and enhancing the customer experience by refreshing stores.

Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017

  • Driven by the impact of PLO outlined above, PSC rose 4% in total and on a same store basis to $238.4 million.
  • Merchandise sales increased 1% in total and on a same store basis. The merchandise sales gross margin of 36% is within the 35-38% U.S. target.
  • Operations expenses grew 2% to $260.0 million as a result of investment in customer facing labor and higher benefit claims.
  • Segment contribution was up 3% to $103.5 million.

Mexico Pawn Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2017

  • The company continues to experience significant growth in the Mexico Pawn segment, taking advantage of market opportunities primarily from its existing store footprint. PLO expanded 20% to $21.1 million (up 13% to $19.8 million on a constant currency basis), which drove a 22% increase in PSC to $10.1 million (up 16% to $9.7 million on a constant currency basis).
  • Merchandise sales increased 10% in total and 7% on a same store basis (up 4% in total and 1% in same stores on a constant currency basis). The 30% merchandise sales gross margin was slightly above the prior-year quarter, while aged inventory balances decreased to 2% from 6% in the fiscal 2017 third quarter.
  • Segment contribution increased 153% to $5.8 million (up 140% to $5.5 million on a constant currency basis) driven by an 18% improvement in net revenue, with only a 3% increase in operations expense due to continued discipline in cost control.
  • The company opened four new stores in the fourth quarter, for a total of 10 in fiscal 2017. There is a significant runway for continued store openings and acquisitions, in addition to the growth potential of the existing store base.

Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017

  • The PLO changes described above drove a 9% increase in PSC to $34.6 million (up 15% to $36.8 million on a constant currency basis).
  • Merchandise sales grew 4% in total and 3% on a same store basis (up 12% in total and 10% in same stores on a constant currency basis). Merchandise margin was 32%, consistent with the prior year.
  • Segment contribution yielded a 119% increase to $18.7 million (up 130% to $19.6 million on a constant currency basis) as a result of a 7% net revenue expansion while operations expenses dropped 6%.

CONFERENCE CALL

EZCORP will host a conference call on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. Central Time to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results. Analysts and institutional investors may participate by dialing (877) 201-0168, Conference ID: 8074459, international dialing (647) 788-4901. The call will be webcast simultaneously to the public through this link: http://investors.ezcorp.com/. A replay will be available online at http://investors.ezcorp.com/ shortly after the call.

ABOUT EZCORP

EZCORP is a leading provider of pawn loans in the United States and Latin America. It also sells merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations, and used merchandise purchased from customers. EZCORP is a member of the Russell 2000 Index, S&P SmallCap 600 Index, S&P 1000 Index and Nasdaq Composite Index.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains forward-looking statements on the company’s strategy, initiatives and expected performance. These statements are based on management’s current expectations on the outcome and timing of future events. All statements other than historical facts-including those on the company's strategy, initiatives and future performance, which address activities or results that the company plans, expects, believes, projects, estimates or anticipates, will, should or may occur in the future, including future financial or operating results-are forward-looking statements. Actual results for future periods may differ materially from those expressed or implied here, due to a number of uncertainties and other factors. These include operating risks, liquidity risks, legislative or regulatory developments, market factors, or current or future litigation. For a discussion of these and other factors affecting the company’s business and prospects, see EZCORP’s annual, quarterly and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

Contact:Jeff ChristensenVice President, Investor RelationsEmail: jeff_christensen@ezcorp.comPhone: (512) 437-3545

EZCORP, Inc.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
  2017   2016   2017   2016
               
  (Unaudited)        
  (in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Merchandise sales $ 95,166     $ 97,166     $ 414,838     $ 409,107  
Jewelry scrapping sales 13,531     16,482     51,189     50,113  
Pawn service charges 71,097     68,603     273,080     261,800  
Other revenues 2,275     2,334     8,847     9,485  
Total revenues 182,069     184,585     747,954     730,505  
Merchandise cost of goods sold 61,685     63,540     266,525     258,271  
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 11,736     13,768     43,931     42,039  
Other cost of revenues 555     416     1,988     1,965  
Net revenues 108,093     106,861     435,510     428,230  
Operating expenses:              
Operations 78,284     79,941     304,636     301,387  
Administrative 11,949     18,016     53,254     68,101  
Depreciation and amortization 5,415     6,120     23,661     26,542  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 348     465     359     1,106  
Restructuring     11         1,921  
Total operating expenses 95,996     104,553     381,910     399,057  
Operating income 12,097     2,308     53,600     29,173  
Interest expense 10,956     4,463     27,803     16,477  
Interest income (5,194 )   (15 )   (12,103 )   (81 )
Equity in net (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliate (1,148 )   5,881     (4,916 )   255  
Impairment of investments     10,957         10,957  
Other (income) expense (129 )   387     (423 )   1,202  
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 7,612     (19,365 )   43,239     363  
Income tax (benefit) expense (2,457 )   (1,863 )   11,206     9,361  
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax 10,069     (17,502 )   32,033     (8,998 )
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 43     19,636     (1,825 )   (79,432 )
Net income (loss) 10,112     2,134     30,208     (88,430 )
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (1,298 )   (1,097 )   (1,650 )   (7,686 )
Net income (loss) attributable to EZCORP, Inc. $ 11,410     $ 3,231     $ 31,858     $ (80,744 )
               
Basic earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations $ 0.21     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.62     $ (0.15 )
Diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP, Inc. — continuing operations $ 0.21     $ (0.31 )   $ 0.62     $ (0.15 )
               
Weighted-average basic shares outstanding 54,298     53,991     54,260     54,427  
Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding 54,428     53,991     54,368     54,427  
EZCORP, Inc.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
  September 30,  2017   September 30,  2016
 
     
Assets:      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 164,393     $ 65,737  
Pawn loans 169,242     167,329  
Pawn service charges receivable, net 31,548     31,062  
Inventory, net 154,411     140,224  
Notes receivable, net 32,598     41,946  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 28,765     35,845  
Total current assets 580,957     482,143  
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate 43,319     37,128  
Property and equipment, net 57,959     58,455  
Goodwill 254,760     253,976  
Intangible assets, net 32,420     30,681  
Notes receivable, net 28,377     41,119  
Deferred tax asset, net 16,856     35,303  
Other assets, net 9,715     44,439  
Total assets $ 1,024,363     $ 983,244  
       
Liabilities and equity:      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 61,543     $ 84,285  
Customer layaway deposits 11,032     10,693  
Total current liabilities 72,575     94,978  
Long-term debt, net 284,807     283,611  
Other long-term liabilities 7,055     10,450  
   Total liabilities 364,437     389,039  
Stockholders’ equity:      
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized: 100 million; issuedand outstanding: 51,427,832 as of September 30, 2017 and 51,129,144 as of September 30, 2016 514     511  
Class B Voting Common Stock, convertible, par value $.01 per share; shares authorized: 3 million;issued and outstanding: 2,970,171 30     30  
Additional paid-in capital 348,532     318,723  
Retained earnings 351,666     319,808  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (38,367 )   (44,089 )
EZCORP, Inc. stockholders’ equity 662,375     594,983  
Noncontrolling interest (2,449 )   (778 )
   Total equity 659,926     594,205  
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,024,363     $ 983,244  
EZCORP, Inc.CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
  Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
  2017     2016
               
  (in thousands)
               
Operating activities:              
Net income (loss) $ 30,208     $ (88,430 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flows from operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization 23,661     28,651  
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs 12,303     12,375  
Amortization of prepaid commissions     13,083  
Accretion of notes receivable discount (3,788 )    
Consumer loan loss provision 1,988     27,917  
Deferred income taxes 6,046     2,674  
Impairment of goodwill     73,244  
Other adjustments 17     7,289  
Gain on restructured notes receivable (3,048 )    
Gain on disposition of Grupo Finmart, net of loss on extinguishment     (32,172 )
Loss on extinguishment of debt and other 5,250      
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 359     1,106  
Stock compensation expense 5,866     5,346  
Income from investment in unconsolidated affiliate (4,916 )   255  
Impairment of investments in unconsolidated affiliate     10,957  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Service charges and fees receivable (224 )   7,677  
Inventory 721     (3,735 )
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets 5,166     (15,397 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (31,041 )   (26,297 )
Customer layaway deposits 241     329  
Income taxes, net of excess tax benefit from stock compensation 3,027     37,334  
Dividends from unconsolidated affiliate     2,197  
Net cash provided by operating activities 51,836     64,403  
Investing activities:      
Loans made (646,625 )   (676,375 )
Loans repaid 386,383     428,196  
Recovery of pawn loan principal through sale of forfeited collateral 244,632     235,168  
Additions to property and equipment (18,853 )   (9,550 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (2,250 )   (6,000 )
Proceeds from disposition of Grupo Finmart, net of cash disposed     35,277  
Principal collections on notes receivable 29,458      
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (7,255 )   6,716  
Financing activities:      
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards (767 )   (172 )
Payout of deferred consideration     (15,000 )
Proceeds from settlement of forward currency contracts     3,557  
Change in restricted cash     8,199  
Proceeds from borrowings, net of issuance costs 139,506     64,133  
Payments on borrowings (85,388 )   (112,123 )
Repurchase of common stock     (11,750 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 53,351     (63,156 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 724     (1,350 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 98,656     6,613  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 65,737     59,124  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 164,393     $ 65,737  
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Pawn loans forfeited and transferred to inventory $ 257,388     $ 249,316  
Dividend reinvestment acquisition of additional ownership in unconsolidated affiliate 1,153      

EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS (UNAUDITED) 
 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 
  U.S. Pawn   MexicoPawn   OtherInternational   TotalSegments   CorporateItems   Consolidated
                                               
  (in thousands)
Revenues:                                               
Merchandise sales $ 78,753     $ 16,410     $ 3     $ 95,166     $     $ 95,166  
Jewelry scrapping sales 13,045     486         13,531         13,531  
Pawn service charges 60,957     10,140         71,097         71,097  
Other revenues 62     188     2,025     2,275         2,275  
Total revenues 152,817     27,224     2,028     182,069         182,069  
Merchandise cost of goods sold 50,240     11,445         61,685         61,685  
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 11,320     416         11,736         11,736  
Other cost of revenues         555     555         555  
Net revenues 91,257     15,363     1,473     108,093         108,093  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                      
Operations 65,478     9,772     3,034     78,284         78,284  
Administrative                 11,949     11,949  
Depreciation and amortization 2,684     765     47     3,496     1,919     5,415  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 252     69         321     27     348  
Interest expense     2         2     10,954     10,956  
Interest income     (1,041 )       (1,041 )   (4,153 )   (5,194 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate         (1,148 )   (1,148 )       (1,148 )
Other income (5 )   (8 )   (68 )   (81 )   (48 )   (129 )
Segment contribution (loss) $ 22,848     $ 5,804     $ (392 )   $ 28,260          
Income from continuing operations before income taxes             $ 28,260     $ (20,648 )   $ 7,612  

EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
   
  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2017 
  U.S. Pawn   MexicoPawn   OtherInternational   TotalSegments   CorporateItems   Consolidated
                                               
  (in thousands)
Revenues:                                              
Merchandise sales $ 351,878     $ 62,957     $ 3     $ 414,838     $     $ 414,838  
Jewelry scrapping sales 48,203     2,986         51,189         51,189  
Pawn service charges 238,437     34,643         273,080         273,080  
Other revenues 219     645     7,983     8,847         8,847  
Total revenues 638,737     101,231     7,986     747,954         747,954  
Merchandise cost of goods sold 223,475     43,050         266,525         266,525  
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 41,434     2,497         43,931         43,931  
Other cost of revenues         1,988     1,988         1,988  
Net revenues 373,828     55,684     5,998     435,510         435,510  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                      
Operations 259,977     36,211     8,448     304,636         304,636  
Administrative                 53,254     53,254  
Depreciation and amortization 10,171     2,675     191     13,037     10,624     23,661  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 198     134         332     27     359  
Interest expense     9         9     27,794     27,803  
Interest income     (1,930 )       (1,930 )   (10,173 )   (12,103 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate         (4,916 )   (4,916 )       (4,916 )
Other income (19 )   (69 )   (96 )   (184 )   (239 )   (423 )
Segment contribution $ 103,501     $ 18,654     $ 2,371     $ 124,526          
Income from continuing operations before income taxes             $ 124,526     $ (81,287 )   $ 43,239  

EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
   
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 
  U.S. Pawn   MexicoPawn   OtherInternational   TotalSegments   CorporateItems   Consolidated
                       
  (in thousands)
Revenues:                                               
Merchandise sales $ 82,211     $ 14,955     $     $ 97,166     $     $ 97,166  
Jewelry scrapping sales 15,693     789         16,482         16,482  
Pawn service charges 60,263     8,340         68,603         68,603  
Other revenues 50     154     2,130     2,334         2,334  
Total revenues 158,217     24,238     2,130     184,585         184,585  
Merchandise cost of goods sold 52,980     10,560         63,540         63,540  
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 13,105     663         13,768         13,768  
Other cost of revenues         416     416         416  
Net revenues 92,132     13,015     1,714     106,861         106,861  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                      
Operations 67,803     9,520     2,618     79,941         79,941  
Administrative                 18,016     18,016  
Depreciation and amortization 2,753     680     55     3,488     2,632     6,120  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 162     53     4     219     246     465  
Restructuring 11             11         11  
Interest expense     6         6     4,457     4,463  
Interest income     (7 )       (7 )   (8 )   (15 )
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated affiliate         5,881     5,881         5,881  
Impairment of investments         10,957     10,957         10,957  
Other expense (income)     465     (1 )   464     (77 )   387  
Segment contribution (loss) $ 21,403     $ 2,298     $ (17,800 )   $ 5,901          
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes             $ 5,901     $ (25,266 )   $ (19,365 )

EZCORP, Inc.
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
   
  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2016 
  U.S. Pawn   MexicoPawn   OtherInternational   TotalSegments   CorporateItems   Consolidated
                       
  (in thousands)
Revenues:                                               
Merchandise sales $ 348,771     $ 60,331     $ 5     $ 409,107     $     $ 409,107  
Jewelry scrapping sales 47,810     2,282     21     50,113         50,113  
Pawn service charges 229,893     31,907         261,800         261,800  
Other revenues 331     385     8,769     9,485         9,485  
Total revenues 626,805     94,905     8,795     730,505         730,505  
Merchandise cost of goods sold 217,268     41,002     1     258,271         258,271  
Jewelry scrapping cost of goods sold 40,138     1,885     16     42,039         42,039  
Other cost of revenues         1,965     1,965         1,965  
Net revenues 369,399     52,018     6,813     428,230         428,230  
Segment and corporate expenses (income):                      
Operations 255,321     38,481     7,585     301,387         301,387  
Administrative                 68,101     68,101  
Depreciation and amortization 12,242     2,965     218     15,425     11,117     26,542  
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 664     169     4     837     269     1,106  
Restructuring 993     543     202     1,738     183     1,921  
Interest expense 125     109         234     16,243     16,477  
Interest income (2 )   (30 )       (32 )   (49 )   (81 )
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliate         255     255         255  
Impairment of investments         10,957     10,957         10,957  
Other expense (income)     1,273     2     1,275     (73 )   1,202  
Segment contribution (loss) $ 100,056     $ 8,508     $ (12,410 )   $ 96,154          
Income from continuing operations before income taxes             $ 96,154     $ (95,791 )   $ 363  

EZCORP, Inc.
STORE COUNT ACTIVITY (UNAUDITED)
 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
  U.S. Pawn   Mexico Pawn   OtherInternational   Consolidated
               
As of June 30, 2017 515     244     27     786  
New locations opened     4         4  
Locations acquired 2             2  
Locations sold, combined or closed (4 )   (2 )       (6 )
As of September 30, 2017 513     246     27     786  
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
  U.S. Pawn   Mexico Pawn   OtherInternational   Consolidated
               
As of June 30, 2016 522     238     27     787  
New locations opened     2         2  
Locations acquired              
Locations sold, combined or closed (2 )   (1 )       (3 )
As of September 30, 2016 520     239     27     786  
  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2017
  U.S. Pawn   Mexico Pawn   OtherInternational   Consolidated
               
As of September 30, 2016 520     239     27     786  
New locations opened     10         10  
Locations acquired 2             2  
Locations sold, combined or closed (9 )   (3 )       (12 )
As of September 30, 2017 513     246     27     786  
  Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2016
  U.S. Pawn   Mexico Pawn   OtherInternational   Consolidated
               
As of September 30, 2015 522     237     27     786  
New locations opened     3         3  
Locations sold, combined or closed (8 )   (1 )       (9 )
As of September 30, 2016 520     239     27     786  
                       
                       

Non-GAAP Financial Information (Unaudited)

In addition to the financial information prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP), we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information, including adjusted EBITDA and “constant currency” results solely for our Mexico Pawn operations. We use adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the operating and financial performance of the company and period-over-period growth. We derive the financial calculations of adjusted EBITDA, primarily by excluding from a comparable GAAP measure certain items we do not consider to be representative of our actual operating performance. We use constant currency and ongoing segment contribution results to evaluate results of our Mexico Pawn operations, which are denominated in Mexican pesos. We believe presenting constant currency results is meaningful and useful in understanding our Mexico Pawn operations, activities and business metrics. We provide non-GAAP financial data for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of our GAAP consolidated financial statements. We use non-GAAP information to evaluate and compare operating results across accounting periods. Readers should consider the information in addition to-not instead of or superior to-our GAAP financial statements. This non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

Constant currency results reported here are calculated by translating consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations items denominated in Mexican pesos to U.S. dollars. We use the exchange rate from the prior-year comparable period, as opposed to the current period, to exclude the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. We use the end-of-period rate for balance sheet items, and the average closing daily exchange rate on a monthly basis, during the appropriate period for statement of operations items. The end-of-period exchange rate for September 30, 2017 and 2016 was 18.2 to 1 and 19.4 to 1, respectively. The approximate average exchange rate for the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was 19.1 to 1, 17.9 to 1, and 15.1, respectively. However, our statement of operations constant currency results reflect the impact of monthly effects of exchange rates, so can’t be directly calculated from the above rates. Constant currency results also exclude the foreign currency gain or loss, and the related foreign currency derivative gain or loss impact. There has been a prolonged weakening of the Mexican peso to the U.S. dollar. We may continue to experience further weakening in future reporting periods, which may adversely affect our operating results when stated on a GAAP basis.

The following information reconciles certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this news release to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, for the three and 12 months ended September 30, 2017.

Adjusted EBITDA (Unaudited) 
       
  Three Months EndedSeptember 30,   Fiscal Year EndedSeptember 30, 
  2017   2016   2017   2016
               
  (in millions)
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax  $ 10.1     $ (17.5 )   32.0     $ (9.0 )
Interest expense 11.0     4.5     27.8     16.5  
Interest income (5.2 )       (12.1 )   (0.1 )
Income taxes (2.5 )   (1.9 )   11.2     9.4  
Depreciation and amortization 5.4     6.1     23.7     26.5  
Estimated impact of natural disasters 2.9         2.9      
Acquisition costs 0.8         1.2      
Impairment of investments     11.0         11.0  
Restatement related costs             6.2  
Mexico buy/sell stores     0.9         4.2  
Other* (0.4 )   (0.1 )   1.8     (0.8 )
Adjusted EBITDA $ 22.1     $ 3.0     $ 88.5     $ 63.9  
                               

* Other items include foreign currency impacts and strategic plan costs as well as a one-time legal credit in fiscal 2016.

Other Miscellaneous Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Unaudited)
 
  U.S. DollarAmount   PercentageChange YOY
       
  (in millions)    
Mexico Pawn same store PLO $ 20.7     19 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (1.3 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn same store PLO $ 19.4     11 %
       
Mexico Pawn segment profit before tax (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 5.8     153 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (three months ended September 30, 2017) (0.3 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn segment profit before tax (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 5.5     140 %
       
Consolidated net revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 108.1     1 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (0.7 )    
Constant currency consolidated net revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 107.4     %
       
Consolidated PSC revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 71.1     4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (0.5 )    
Constant currency consolidated PSC revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 70.6     3 %
       
Consolidated operations expenses (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 78.3     (2 )%
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (three months ended September 30, 2017) (0.5 )    
Constant currency consolidated operations expenses (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 77.8     3 %
       
Consolidated net revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 435.5     2 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations 3.8      
Constant currency consolidated net revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 439.3     3 %
       
Consolidated PSC revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 273.1     4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations 2.2      
Constant currency consolidated PSC revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 275.3     5 %
       
Mexico Pawn PLO $ 21.1     20 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (1.3 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn PLO $ 19.8     13 %
       
Mexico Pawn PSC revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 10.1     22 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (three months ended September 30, 2017) (0.4 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn PSC revenue (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 9.7     16 %
       
Mexico Pawn merchandise sales (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 16.4     10 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (three months ended September 30, 2017) (0.8 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn merchandise sales (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 15.6     4 %
       
Mexico Pawn same store merchandise sales (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 15.9     7 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (three months ended September 30, 2017) (0.8 )    
Constant currency Mexico Pawn same store merchandise sales (three months ended September 30, 2017) $ 15.1     1 %
       
Mexico Pawn PSC revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 34.6     9 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) 2.2      
Constant currency Mexico Pawn PSC revenue (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 36.8     15 %
       
Mexico Pawn merchandise sales (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 63.0     4 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) 4.6      
Constant currency Mexico Pawn merchandise sales (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 67.6     12 %
       
Mexico Pawn same store merchandise sales (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 61.0     3 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) 4.6      
Constant currency Mexico Pawn same store merchandise sales (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 65.6     10 %
       
Mexico Pawn segment profit before tax (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 18.7     119 %
Currency exchange rate fluctuations (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) 0.9      
Constant currency Mexico Pawn segment profit before tax (twelve months ended September 30, 2017) $ 19.6     130 %

 

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