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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (i512) i314-3400
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
iClass A
Non-voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
iEZPW
iNASDAQ Stock Market
(NASDAQ Global Select Market)
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. iYes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has
submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). iYes ☒ 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
☐
iAccelerated filer
☒
Non-accelerated
filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
i☐
Emerging growth company
i☐
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 i☐ No ☒
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 24, 2024, i52,183,780 shares of the registrant’s Class A Non-voting Common Stock (“Class A
Common Stock”), par value $.01 per share, and i2,970,171 shares of the registrant’s Class B Voting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.
Accounts
payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
i69,386
i69,930
i81,605
Customer
layaway deposits
i18,324
i16,276
i18,920
Operating
lease liabilities, current
i57,980
i52,799
i57,182
Total
current liabilities
i179,997
i139,005
i191,972
Long-term
debt, net
i326,223
i358,984
i325,847
Deferred
tax liability, net
i372
i—
i435
Operating
lease liabilities
i188,475
i188,730
i193,187
Other
long-term liabilities
i11,243
i10,261
i10,502
Total
liabilities
i706,310
i696,980
i721,943
Commitments
and contingencies (Note 9)
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i
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Stockholders’
equity:
Class A Non-voting Common Stock, par value $iii0.01//
per share; shares authorized: iii100//
million; issued and outstanding: ii52,272,594/ as of December 31, 2023; ii52,877,930/
as of December 31, 2022; and ii51,869,569/ as of September
30, 2023
i523
i529
i519
Class B
Voting Common Stock, convertible, par value $iii0.01//
per share; shares authorized: iii3//
million; issued and outstanding: iiiiii2,970,171/////
i30
i30
i30
Additional
paid-in capital
i343,870
i343,012
i346,181
Retained
earnings
i457,929
i414,929
i431,140
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
(i27,469)
(i53,165)
(i32,102)
Total
equity
i774,883
i705,335
i745,768
Total
liabilities and equity
$
i1,481,193
$
i1,402,315
$
i1,467,711
See
accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Net income
$
i28,470
$
i16,778
Other
comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax benefit for our investment in unconsolidated affiliate of $i57 and $i396
for the three months ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively
i4,633
i2,504
Comprehensive
income
$
i33,103
$
i19,282
See
accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
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NOTE
1: ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business
EZCORP, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company,”“we,”“us,” or “our”) is a provider of pawn loans in the United States (“U.S.”) 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 pre-owned merchandise purchased from customers.
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Basis
of Presentation
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on November 15, 2023 (“2023 Annual Report”).
In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair presentation. Financial results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024 or any other period due, in part, to seasonal variations. There have been no changes that have had a material impact in significant accounting policies as described in our 2023 Annual
Report.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of EZCORP, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. We use the equity method of accounting for entities in which we have a 50% or less investment and exercise significant influence. We account for equity investments for which we do not have significant influence and without readily determinable fair values at cost with adjustments for observable changes in price in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer or impairments. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Use
of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates and assumptions include the determination of inventory reserves, expected credit losses, useful lives of long-lived and intangible assets, valuation of share-based compensation, valuation of equity investments, valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, loss contingencies related to litigation and discount rates used for operating leases. We base our estimates on historical experience, observable trends and various other assumptions we believe are reasonable. Actual results may differ materially from these
estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
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Merchandise Sales Revenue Recognition
Customer layaway deposits are recorded as liabilities when a customer provides a deposit for merchandise. Customer layaway deposits are generally refundable upon cancellation. Our customer layaway deposits balance as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and September 30, 2023 was $i18.3 million,
$i16.3 million and $i18.9 million, respectively, and are generally recognized as revenue within a one-year period.
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Investments
We
account for our investment in Rich Data Corporation (“RDC”) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 321, Investments — Equity Securities, and we have elected to use the measurement alternative to measure this investment at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same issuer, if any. As of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023, the carrying value of our investment in RDC was $ii6.2/ million.
Refer
to Note 5: Strategic Investments for details on our investment in Founders One, LLC (“Founders”).
In
October 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements - Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC’s Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative (“ASU 2023-06”). ASU 2023-06 will impact various disclosure areas, including the statement of cash flows, accounting changes and error corrections, earnings per share, debt, equity, derivatives, and transfers of financial assets. The amendments in this ASU 2023-06 will be effective on the date the related disclosures are removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K by the SEC, and will no longer be effective if the SEC has not removed the applicable disclosure requirement by June 30, 2027. Early adoption is prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements
and related disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). ASU 2023-07 requires disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) included within segment operating profit or loss. Additionally, the ASU requires a description of how the CODM utilizes segment operating profit or loss to assess segment performance. The requirements of this ASU 2023-07 are effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024.
Early adoption is permitted, and retrospective application is required for all periods presented. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). ASU 2023-09 requires disclosure of specific categories and disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table. The ASU also requires disclosure of disaggregated information related to income taxes paid, income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit, and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations. The requirements of this ASU 2023-09 are effective for the Company for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted, and the amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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NOTE 2: GOODWILL
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The
following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment and in total:
(a)
Amount represents goodwill recognized in connection with an immaterial acquisition within the U.S. Pawn segment and we have therefore omitted certain disclosures.
(b)
Amount represents goodwill recognized in connection with acquisitions within the U.S. Pawn segment that were immaterial, individually and in the aggregate, and we have therefore omitted certain disclosures.
The following table reconciles the number of common shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to EZCORP Inc., shareholders:
Three
Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2023
2022
Basic earnings per common share:
Net
income - basic
$
i28,470
$
i16,778
Weighted
shares outstanding - basic
i55,076
i56,308
Basic
earnings per common share
$
i0.52
$
i0.30
Diluted
earnings per common share:
Net income - basic
$
i28,470
$
i16,778
Add:
Convertible Notes interest expense, net of tax*
i2,659
i4,540
Net
income - diluted
$
i31,129
$
i21,318
Weighted
shares outstanding - basic
i55,076
i56,308
Equity-based
compensation awards - effect of dilution**
i1,318
i1,118
Convertible
Notes - effect of dilution***
i30,418
i26,353
Weighted
shares outstanding - diluted
i86,812
i83,779
Diluted
earnings per common share
$
i0.36
$
i0.25
Potential
common shares excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share above:
Restricted
stock****
i1,581
i1,552
* The three months ended December 31,2022 includes $i3.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt recorded to “Interest expense” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. See Note 7: Debt for additional information.
** Includes time-based share-based awards and performance based awards for which targets for fiscal year tranches have been achieved and vesting is subject
only to achievement of service conditions.
*** See Note 7: Debt for conversion price and initial conversion rate of the 2024 Convertible Notes, 2025 Convertible Notes, and 2029 Convertible Notes.
**** Includes antidilutive share-based awards as well as performance-based 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.
We determine if a contract contains a lease at inception. Our lease portfolio consists primarily of operating leases for pawn store locations
and corporate offices with lease terms ranging from three to iten years and finance leases for vehicles with lease terms ranging from two to ifive years.
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The
table below presents balances of our lease assets and liabilities and their balance sheet locations for both operating and financing leases:
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
i572
i121
i530
Total
current lease liabilities
$
i58,552
$
i52,920
$
i57,712
Non-current:
Operating
lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
$
i188,475
$
i188,730
$
i193,187
Financing
lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
i1,644
i447
i1,715
Total
non-current lease liabilities
$
i190,119
$
i189,177
$
i194,902
Total
lease liabilities
$
i248,671
$
i242,097
$
i252,614
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The
table below provides major components of our lease costs:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Operating
lease cost:
Operating lease cost *
$
i19,066
$
i17,495
Variable
lease cost
i4,215
i3,852
Total
operating lease cost
$
i23,281
$
i21,347
Financing
lease cost:
Amortization of financing lease assets
$
i151
$
i19
Interest
on financing lease liabilities
i65
i11
Total
financing lease cost
$
i216
$
i30
Total
lease cost
$
i23,497
$
i21,377
*
Includes a reduction for sublease rental income of $i1.1 million and $i0.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Lease
expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term with variable lease expense recognized in the period in which the costs are incurred. The components of lease expense are included in “Store” and “General and Administrative” expense, based on the underlying lease use. Cash paid for operating leases was $i20.3 million and $i21.4 million
for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Cash paid for principal and interest on finance leases was $i0.1 million and $i0.1 million,
respectively, for the three months ended December 31, 2023. There was iino/
cash paid for principal and interest on finance leases during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
As
of December 31, 2023, maturities of lease liabilities under ASC 842 by fiscal year were as follows:
(in thousands)
Operating Leases
Financing Leases
Remaining 2024
$
i57,570
$
i597
Fiscal
2025
i69,671
i790
Fiscal
2026
i58,523
i790
Fiscal
2027
i44,089
i486
Fiscal
2028
i28,904
i8
Thereafter
i42,810
i—
Total
lease liabilities
$
i301,567
$
i2,671
Less:
portion representing imputed interest
i55,112
i455
Total
net lease liabilities
$
i246,455
$
i2,216
Less:
current portion
i57,980
i572
Total long term net lease
liabilities
$
i188,475
$
i1,644
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We
recorded $i9.3 million and $i20.5 million in non-cash additions to our operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for the three
months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We recorded $i0.1 million and $i0.4 million
in non-cash finance lease additions for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
As of December 31, 2023, we owned i273,939,157 shares, or approximately i43.7%,
of Cash Converters. We acquired our original investment (representing approximately i30% of the outstanding shares) in November 2009 and have increased our ownership through the acquisition of additional shares periodically since that time.
We received cash dividends from Cash Converters of $i1.7
million and $i1.8 million, during the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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The following tables present summary financial information for Cash Converters most
recently reported results at June 30, 2023 after translation to U.S. dollars:
June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Current assets
$
i189,563
$
i158,987
Non-current
assets
i103,595
i170,798
Total assets
$
i293,158
$
i329,785
Current
liabilities
$
i97,630
$
i59,256
Non-current
liabilities
i58,777
i53,045
Shareholders’ equity
i136,751
i217,484
Total
liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
i293,158
$
i329,785
Full-Year
Ended June 30,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Gross revenues
$
i203,608
$
i178,215
Gross
profit
$
i125,709
$
i116,106
Net
(loss) profit
$
(i65,351)
$
i8,099
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During
the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded our share of income of $i1.2 million and $i1.6 million,
respectively, from Cash Converters, included in “Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates” in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
See Note 6: Fair Value Measurements for the fair value and carrying value of our investment in Cash Converters.
Founders One, LLC
In October 2021, we invested $i15.0 million in exchange for a non-redeemable voting participating preferred equity interest in Founders One,
LLC (“Founders”), a then newly-formed entity with one other member.
On December 2, 2022, we contributed an additional $i15.0 million to Founders associated with our preferred interest. In addition, we loaned $i15.0 million
to Founders in exchange for a Demand Promissory Note secured by the common interest in Founders held by the other member.
In October 2023, we contributed an additional $i15.0 million to Founders associated with our preferred interest, bringing our total equity investment in Founders to $i45.0 million.
We
have an interest in Founders, a variable interest entity, but because the Company is not the primary beneficiary, we do not consolidate Founders. Further, as we are not the appointed manager, we do not have the ability to direct the activities of the investment entity that most significantly impact its economic performance. Consequently, our equity investment in Founders is accounted for utilizing the measurement alternative within ASC 321, Investments — Equity Securities. As of December 31, 2023, our $i45.0 million
carrying value of the investment and $i15.0 million Demand Promissory Note are included in “Other investments” and “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets, respectively. As of December 31, 2023, our maximum exposure for losses related to our investment in Founders was our $i45.0 million
equity investment and $i15.0 million Demand Promissory Note plus accrued and unpaid interest.
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See Note 6: Fair Value Measurements for the fair value and carrying value of our loan to Founders.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three
categories:
•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.
•Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
We have elected not to measure at fair value any eligible items for which fair value measurement is optional.
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
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The
tables below present our estimates of fair value of financial assets and liabilities that were not measured at fair value:
Based primarily on the short-term nature of cash and cash equivalents, pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable and other liabilities, we estimate that their carrying value approximates fair value. We consider our cash and cash equivalents, including money market accounts, to be measured using Level 1 inputs and our pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable and other liabilities to be measured using Level 3 inputs. Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value pawn loans, pawn service charges receivable, fees and interest receivable and other debt could significantly increase or decrease these fair value estimates.
In March 2019, we received $i1.1 million
in previously escrowed seller funds as a result of settling certain indemnification claims with the seller of GPMX. In April 2019, we loaned the $i1.1 million back to the seller of GPMX in exchange for a promissory note. The note bears interest at the rate of i2.89% per annum and
is secured by certain marketable securities owned by the seller and held in a U.S. brokerage account. All principal and accrued interest is due and payable in April 2024. Based primarily on the short-term nature of the note, we estimate that its carrying value approximates fair value as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, our $i1.3 million carrying value of the promissory note is recorded within “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
In
December 2022, we loaned $i15.0 million to Founders in exchange for a Demand Promissory Note secured by the common interest in Founders held by the other member. As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate on the note was i15.00%
per annum, and all principal and accrued interest is due on demand. Based primarily on the short-term nature of the note, we estimate that its carrying value approximates fair value as of December 31, 2023.
We use the equity method of accounting to account for our ownership interest in Cash Converters. The inputs used to generate the fair value of the investment in Cash Converters were considered Level 1 inputs. These inputs consist 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 2024, 2025 and 2029 Convertible Notes using quoted price inputs. The 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 7: DEBT
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The
following table presents the Company's debt instruments outstanding:
The following table presents the Company’s interest expense related to the Convertible Notes for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Three
Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2029 Convertible Notes:
Contractual
interest expense
$
i2,156
$
i431
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
i244
i52
Total
interest expense
$
i2,400
$
i483
2025
Convertible Notes:
Contractual interest expense
$
i614
$
i942
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
i131
i188
Gain
on extinguishment
i—
(i5,389)
Total
interest expense
$
i745
$
(i4,259)
2024
Convertible Notes:
Contractual interest expense
$
i247
$
i876
Amortization
of deferred financing costs
i42
i138
Loss
on extinguishment
i—
i8,935
Total
interest expense
$
i289
$
i9,949
i3.750%
Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029
In December 2022, we issued $i230.0 million aggregate principal amount of i3.750% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 (the “2029 Convertible Notes”), for which $i230.0
million remains outstanding as of December 31, 2023. The 2029 Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated December 12, 2022 (the “2022 Indenture”) by and between the Company and Truist Bank, as trustee. The 2029 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2029 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of i3.750% per
annum on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing June 15, 2023, and mature on December 15, 2029 (the “2029 Maturity Date”), unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with the terms prior to such date. At maturity, the holders of the 2029 Convertible Notes will be entitled to receive cash equal to the principal of the 2029 Convertible Notes plus accrued interest.
The effective interest rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was approximately i4.28%.
As of December 31, 2023, the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs will be amortized using the effective interest method through the 2029 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion.
The 2029 Convertible Notes are convertible based on an initial conversion rate of 89.0313 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $i11.23 per share). The conversion rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2029 Convertible Notes contain certain
make-whole fundamental change premiums and customary anti-dilution adjustments. Upon conversion, we may settle in cash, shares of Class A Common Stock or any combination thereof, at our election.
Prior to June 15, 2029, the 2029 Convertible Notes will be convertible only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on March 31, 2023 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least i20
trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of i30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to i130%
of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the ifive business day period after any ifive consecutive trading day period (the
“measurement period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the 2022 Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than i98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) if we call any or all of the 2029 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the redemption
date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2022 Indenture. On or after June 15, 2029 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the 2029 Maturity Date, holders of 2029 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2029 Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances.
We may not redeem the Notes prior to December 21, 2026. At our option, we may redeem for cash all or any portion
of the 2029 Convertible Notes on or after December 21, 2026, if the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock has been at least i130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least i20
trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any i30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to i100%
of the principal amount of the 2029 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The stock trading price condition and other triggers are measured on a quarter-by-quarter basis and were not met as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the if-converted value of the 2029 Convertible Notes did not exceed the principal amount.
Note Repurchases
In December 2022, the Company repurchased approximately $i109.4 million
aggregate principal amount of i2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 for approximately $i117.5 million plus accrued interest and approximately $i69.1 million
aggregate principal amount of i2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 for approximately $i62.9 million plus accrued interest and recognized a $i3.5 million
loss on extinguishment of debt recorded to “Interest expense” in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
i2.375% 2025 Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025
In May 2018, we issued $i172.5 million aggregate
principal amount of i2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 (the “2025 Convertible Notes”), for which $i103.4 million remains outstanding as of December 31, 2023. The 2025 Convertible Notes were
issued pursuant to an indenture dated May 14, 2018 (the “2018 Indenture”) by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the original trustee. Effective October 1, 2019, Truist (formerly BB&T) assumed the duties and responsibilities as trustee under the 2018 Indenture. The 2025 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2025 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of i2.375% per
annum on May 1 and November 1 of each year, commencing November 1, 2018, and mature on May 1, 2025 (the “2025 Maturity Date”), unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with the terms prior to such date.
The effective interest rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was approximately i2.88% for the 2025 Convertible Notes. As of December 31,
2023, the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs will be amortized using the effective interest method through the 2025 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion.
The 2025 Convertible Notes are convertible based on an initial conversion rate of 62.8931 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $i15.90 per share). The conversion rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2025 Convertible Notes contain certain make-whole fundamental change premiums and customary anti-dilution
adjustments. Upon conversion, we may settle in cash, shares of Class A Common Stock or any combination thereof, at our election.
Prior to November 1, 2024, the 2025 Convertible Notes are convertible only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ended on June 30, 2018 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least i20 trading days (whether or
not consecutive) during a period of i30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to i130% of
the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the ifive business day period after any ifive consecutive trading day period (the “measurement
period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the 2018 Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than i98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) if we call any or all of the 2025 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4)
upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2018 Indenture. On or after November 1, 2024 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the 2025 Maturity Date, holders of 2025 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2025 Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances.
At our option, we may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2025 Convertible Notes on or after May 1, 2022, if the last reported sale price of the Class A Common Stock has been at least i130%
of the conversion price then in effect for at least i20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any i30 consecutive
trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to i100% of the principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The stock trading price condition and other triggers are measured on a quarter-by-quarter basis and were not met as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023,
the if-converted value of the 2025 Convertible Notes did not exceed the principal amount.
In July 2017, we issued $i143.75 million aggregate
principal amount of i2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 (the “2024 Convertible Notes”), for which $i34.4 million remains outstanding as of December 31, 2023. The 2024 Convertible Notes were
issued pursuant to an indenture dated July 5, 2017 (the “2017 Indenture”) by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the original trustee. Effective October 1, 2019, Truist (formerly BB&T) assumed the duties and responsibilities as trustee under the 2017 Indenture. The 2024 Convertible Notes were issued in a private offering under Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The 2024 Convertible Notes pay interest semi-annually in arrears at a rate of i2.875% per
annum on January 1 and July 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2018, and mature on July 1, 2024 (the “2024 Maturity Date”), unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with the terms prior to such date. At maturity, the holders of the 2024 Convertible Notes will be entitled to receive cash equal to the principal of the 2024 Convertible Notes plus accrued interest.
The effective interest rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was approximately i3.35%.
As of December 31, 2023, the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs will be amortized using the effective interest method through the 2024 Maturity Date assuming no early conversion.
The 2024 Convertible Notes are convertible based on an initial conversion rate of 100 shares of Class A Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $i10.00 per share). The conversion rate will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest. The 2024 Convertible Notes contain certain make-whole
fundamental change premiums and customary anti-dilution adjustments. Upon conversion, we may settle in cash, shares of Class A Common Stock or any combination thereof, at our election.
Prior to January 1, 2024, the 2024 Convertible Notes would have been convertible only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2017 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of our Class A Common Stock for at least i20
trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of i30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter was greater than or equal to i130%
of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price, as defined in the 2017 Indenture, per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than i98% of the product of the last reported sale price of
our Class A Common Stock and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) if we had called any or all of the 2024 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the redemption date; or (4) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events, as defined in the 2017 Indenture. From January 1, 2024 until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the 2024 Maturity Date, holders of 2024 Convertible Notes may, at their option, convert their 2024 Convertible Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances.
At our option, we may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2024 Convertible Notes on or after July 6, 2021, if the last reported sale
price of the Class A Common Stock has been at least i130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least i20 trading days (whether or not consecutive), including the trading day immediately preceding
the date on which we provide notice of redemption, during any i30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which we provide notice of redemption. The redemption price will be equal to i100%
of the principal amount of the 2024 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date.
The stock trading price condition and other triggers are measured on a quarter-by-quarter basis and were not met as of December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the if-converted value of the 2024 Convertible Notes did not exceed the principal amount.
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NOTE
8: COMMON STOCK AND STOCK COMPENSATION
Common Stock Repurchase Program
On May 3, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized the repurchase of up to $i50 million of our Class A Common Stock over ithree
years (the “Common Stock Repurchase Program”). Execution of the program will be responsive to fluctuating market conditions and valuations, liquidity needs and the expected return on investment compared to other opportunities.
The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a variety of factors, including stock price, trading volume, general market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, general business conditions, the level of cash flows, and corporate considerations determined by management and the Board, such as liquidity and capital needs and the availability of attractive alternative investment opportunities. The Board of Directors has reserved the right to modify, suspend or terminate the program at any time. As of December 31, 2023, we had repurchased and retired i1,981,927
shares of our Class A Common Stock for $i17.0 million under the Common Stock Repurchase Program, of which i354,882 shares were repurchased and retired for $i3.0 million
during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, i243,062 shares were repurchased and retired for $i2.0 million
under the Common Stock Repurchase Program. The repurchase amount is allocated between “Additional paid-in capital” and “Retained earnings” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During December 2022, the Company used approximately $i5.0 million
of the net proceeds from the 2029 Convertible Notes offering to repurchase for cash i578,703 shares of its Class A common stock from purchasers of the notes in privately negotiated transactions. Such transactions were authorized separately from, and not considered a part of, the publicly announced share repurchase program discussed above. The repurchase amount is allocated between “Additional paid-in capital” and “Retained earnings” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Stock Compensation
We
maintain a Board-approved incentive plan to retain the services of our valued officers, directors and employees and to incentivize such persons to make contributions to our company and motivate excellent performance (the “Incentive Plan”). Under the Incentive Plan, we grant awards of restricted stock or restricted stock units to employees and non-employee directors. Awards granted to employees are typically subject to performance and service conditions. Awards granted to non-employee directors are time-based awards subject only to service conditions. Awards granted under the Incentive Plan are measured at the grant date fair value with compensation costs associated with the awards recognized over the requisite service period, usually the vesting period, on a straight-line basis.
i
The
following table presents a summary of stock compensation activity:
(a)
Includes performance adjustment of i353,993 shares awarded above their target grants resulting from the achievement of performance targets established at the grant date.
(b) i377,231
shares were withheld to satisfy related income tax withholding.
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NOTE 9: CONTINGENCIES
Currently, and from time to time, we are involved in various claims, disputes, lawsuits, investigations, and legal and regulatory proceedings. We accrue for contingencies if
it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because these matters are inherently unpredictable and unfavorable developments or resolutions can occur, assessing contingencies requires judgments and is highly subjective about future events, and the amount of resulting loss may differ from these estimates. We do not believe the resolution of any particular matter will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
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NOTE
10: SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our operations are primarily managed on a geographical basis and are comprised of ithree reportable segments. The factors for determining our reportable segments include the manner in which our chief operating decision maker evaluates performance for purposes of allocating resources and assessing performance.
We currently report our segments as follows:
•U.S. Pawn — all pawn activities in the United States;
•Latin
America Pawn — all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America; and
•Other Investments — primarily our equity interest in the net income of Cash Converters along with our investment in RDC and our investment in and notes receivable from Founders.
There are no inter-segment revenues presented below, and the amounts below were determined in accordance with the same accounting principles used in our condensed consolidated financial statements.
The
following income (loss) before income taxes tables present revenue for each reportable segment, disaggregated revenue within our reportable segments and Corporate, segment profits and segment contribution.
(a)
Segment assets as of September 30, 2023 have been recast to conform to current year presentation as CCV no longer meets the 10 percent threshold to be considered its own segment.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is intended to inform the reader about matters affecting the financial condition and results of operations of EZCORP, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,”“us”, “our”, “EZCORP” or the “Company”). The following discussion should be read together with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere within this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. See “Part
I, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, as supplemented by the information set forth in “Part I, Item 3 — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and “Part II, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of this Report, for a discussion of certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions associated with these statements.
Business Overview
EZCORP is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Austin, Texas. We are a leading provider of pawn services in the United States and Latin America. Pawn loans are nonrecourse loans collateralized by personal property. We also
sell merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from unpaid loans or goods purchased directly from customers.
We exist to serve our customers’ short-term cash needs, helping them to live and enjoy their lives. We are focused on three strategic pillars:
Strengthen the Core
Relentless focus on superior execution and operational excellence in our core pawn business
Cost Efficiency and Simplification
Shape a culture of cost efficiency through ongoing focus on simplification
and optimization
Innovate and Grow
Broaden customer engagement to service more customers more frequently in more locations
Pawn Activities
At our pawn stores, we advance cash against the value of collateralized tangible personal property. We earn pawn service charges (“PSC”) for those cash advances, and the PSC rate varies by state and transaction size. At the time of the transaction, we take possession of the pawned collateral, which consists of tangible personal property, generally jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods or musical instruments. If the customer chooses to redeem their pawn, they will repay the amount advanced plus any accrued PSC. If the customer chooses not to redeem their pawn, the pawned collateral
becomes our inventory, which we sell in our retail merchandise sales activities or, in some cases, scrap for its inherent gold or precious stone content. Consequently, the success of our pawn business is largely dependent on our ability to accurately assess the probability of pawn redemption and the estimated resale or scrap value of the collateralized personal property.
Our ability to offer quality second-hand goods at prices significantly lower than original retail prices attracts value-conscious customers. The gross profit on sales of inventory depends primarily on our assessment of the estimated resale or scrap value at the time the property is either accepted as pawn collateral or purchased and our ability to sell that merchandise in a timely manner. As a significant portion of our inventory and sales involve gold and jewelry, our results can be influenced by the market price of gold and diamonds.
Our strategy is to expand the number of locations we operate through opening new (“de novo”) locations and through acquisitions and investments in both Latin America, the United States and potential new markets. Our ability to open de novo stores, acquire new stores and make other related investments is dependent on several variables, such as projected achievement of internal investment hurdles, the availability of acceptable sites or acquisition candidates, the alignment of acquirer/seller price expectations, the regulatory environment, local zoning ordinances, access to capital and the availability of qualified personnel.
Seasonality and Quarterly Results
In the United States, PSC is historically highest in our fourth fiscal quarter (July through
September) due to a higher average loan balance during the summer lending season. PSC is historically lowest in our third fiscal quarter (April through June) following the tax refund season and merchandise sales are highest in our first and second fiscal quarters (October through March) due to the holiday season, jewelry sales surrounding Valentine’s Day and the availability of tax refunds. In Latin America, most of our customers receive additional compensation from their employers in December, and many receive additional compensation in June or July, applying downward pressure on loan balances and fueling some merchandise sales in those periods. In Mexico, we saw similar downward pressure in loan balances during the third quarter of prior year due to a recent change in law related to company profit sharing payments to employees. We believe this change will impact pawn loan balances in May and June going forward. As a net effect of these and other factors and excluding
discrete charges, our consolidated income before tax is generally highest in our first fiscal quarter (October through December) and lowest in our third fiscal quarter (April through June).
Financial Highlights
We remain focused on optimizing our balance of pawn loans outstanding (“PLO”) and the resulting higher PSC. The following chart presents sources of gross profit, including PSC, merchandise sales gross profit (“Merchandise sales GP”) and jewelry scrapping gross profit (“Jewelry Scrapping GP”) for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
The following chart presents sources of gross profit by geographic disbursement for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:
Business Developments
Founders
During October 2023, we contributed an additional $15.0 million to Founders One, LLC (“Founders”) associated with our preferred interest, bringing our total equity investment in Founders to $45.0 million. See Note 5 of Notes to Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.”
Results of Operations
Non-GAAP Constant Currency and Same Store Financial Information
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we provide certain other non-GAAP financial information on a constant currency basis (“constant currency”) and “same store” basis. We use constant currency results to evaluate our Latin America Pawn operations, which are denominated primarily in Mexican pesos, Guatemalan quetzales and other Latin American currencies. We analyze results on a same store basis (which is defined as stores open during the entirety
of the comparable periods) to better understand existing store performance without the influence of increases or decreases resulting solely from changes in store count. We believe presentation of constant currency and same store results is meaningful and useful in understanding the activities and business metrics of our Latin America Pawn operations and reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our business that, when viewed with GAAP results, provide a better understanding and evaluation of factors and trends affecting our business. We provide non-GAAP financial information for informational purposes and to enhance understanding of our GAAP consolidated financial statements. We use this non-GAAP financial information to evaluate and compare operating results across accounting periods. Readers should consider the information in addition to, but not rather than or superior to, our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. 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 herein are calculated by translating consolidated balance sheet and consolidated statement of operations items denominated in local currency to U.S. dollars using the exchange rate from the prior-year comparable period, as opposed to the current period, in order to exclude the effects of foreign currency rate fluctuations. In addition, we have an equity method investment that is denominated in Australian dollars and is translated into U.S. dollars. We used 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. Our statement of operations constant currency results reflect the monthly exchange rate fluctuations and are not directly calculable
from the rates below. Constant currency results, where presented, also exclude the foreign currency gain or loss. The end-of-period and approximate average exchange rates for each applicable currency as compared to U.S. dollars as of and for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
We manage our business and report our financial results in three reportable segments:
•U.S. Pawn — Represents all pawn activities in the United States;
•Latin America Pawn — Represents all pawn activities in Mexico and other parts of Latin America; and
•Other Investments — Represents our equity interest in the net income of Cash Converters along with our investment in Rich Data Corporation (“RDC”) and our investment in and notes receivable from Founders.
These tables, as well as the discussion that follows, should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes.
U.S. Pawn
The following table presents selected summary financial data for our U.S. Pawn segment:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Change
(in
thousands)
2023
2022
Gross profit:
Pawn service charges
$
79,073
$
69,310
14%
Merchandise
sales
125,513
118,314
6%
Merchandise sales gross profit
46,804
45,058
4%
Gross margin on merchandise sales
37
%
38
%
(100)bps
Jewelry
scrapping sales
12,815
7,176
79%
Jewelry scrapping sales gross profit
1,531
960
59%
Gross margin on jewelry scrapping sales
12
%
13
%
(100)bps
Other
revenues
37
25
48%
Gross profit
127,445
115,353
10%
Segment operating expenses:
Store
expenses
77,255
73,304
5%
Depreciation and amortization
2,624
2,755
(5)%
Loss on sale or disposal of assets and other
26
3
*
Segment
contribution
$
47,540
$
39,291
21%
Other
data:
Net earning assets (a)
$
317,774
$
284,880
12%
Inventory turnover
2.7
2.6
4%
Average monthly
ending pawn loan balance per store (b)
$
359
$
315
14%
Monthly average yield on pawn loans outstanding
14
%
14
%
—bps
General merchandise as a % of PLO
33
%
34
%
(100)bps
Jewelry
as a % of PLO
67
%
66
%
100bps
*
Represents a percentage computation that is not mathematically meaningful.
(a)
Balance
includes pawn loans and inventory.
(b)
Balance is calculated based upon the average of the monthly ending balances during the applicable period.
PLO ended the quarter at $190.8 million, up 14% (13% on a same store basis).
Total revenue was up 12% and gross profit increased 10%, reflecting increased PSC and higher merchandise sales.
PSC increased 14% as a result of higher average PLO.
Merchandise sales increased 6% and gross margin decreased to 37% from 38%. Aged general merchandise was 1.1% of total general merchandise inventory.
Net inventory increased 8%, as expected with the growth in PLO. Inventory turnover
increased to 2.7x from 2.6x.
Store expenses increased 5%, primarily due to wage inflationary pressures, higher store count and, to a lesser extent, rent.
Segment contribution increased 21% to $47.5 million, due to the changes noted above.
Segment store count increased by 1 store during the quarter due to an acquisition.
The
following table presents selected summary financial data for the Latin America Pawn segment, including constant currency results, after translation to U.S. dollars from its functional currencies noted above under “Results of Operations — Non-GAAP Constant Currency and Same Store Financial Information.”
Three Months
Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2023 (GAAP)
2022 (GAAP)
Change (GAAP)
2023 (Constant Currency)
Change (Constant Currency)
Gross profit:
Pawn
service charges
$
27,376
$
23,283
18%
$
25,212
8%
Merchandise sales
53,890
45,473
19%
49,065
8%
Merchandise
sales gross profit
17,389
13,852
26%
15,816
14%
Gross margin on merchandise sales
32
%
30
%
200bps
32
%
200bps
Jewelry
scrapping sales
1,267
708
79%
1,159
64%
Jewelry scrapping sales gross profit
343
(29)
*
308
*
Gross
margin on jewelry scrapping sales
27
%
(4)
%
*
27
%
*
Other revenues, net
16
16
—%
14
(13)%
Gross
profit
45,124
37,122
22%
41,350
11%
Segment operating expenses:
Store
expenses
33,300
27,499
21%
30,363
10%
Depreciation and amortization
2,339
2,215
6%
2,128
(4)%
Gain
on sale or disposal of assets and other
(196)
(19)
*
(188)
*
Segment operating contribution
9,681
7,427
30%
9,047
22%
Other
segment income
(468)
(102)
*
(544)
*
Segment contribution
$
10,149
$
7,529
35%
$
9,591
27%
Other
data:
Net earning assets (a)
$
90,405
$
81,107
11%
$
81,509
—%
Inventory turnover
3.8
3.3
15%
3.9
18%
Average
monthly ending pawn loan balance per store (b)
$
78
$
70
11%
$
72
3%
Monthly average yield on pawn loans outstanding
17
%
17
%
—bps
17
%
—bps
General
merchandise as a % of PLO
65
%
70
%
(500)bps
63
%
(700)bps
Jewelry as a % of PLO
35
%
30
%
500bps
37
%
700bps
*
Represents
a percentage computation that is not mathematically meaningful.
(a)
Balance includes pawn loans and inventory.
(b)
Balance is calculated based upon the average of the monthly ending balances during the applicable period.
PLO improved to $52.5 million, up 22% (11% on constant currency basis). On a same store basis, PLO increased 19% (8% on a constant currency basis).
Total revenue was up 19% (9% on constant currency basis) and gross profit increased 22% (11% on a constant currency basis), reflecting increased PSC, higher merchandise sales and improved merchandise sales gross profit.
PSC increased 18% (8% on a constant
currency basis) as a result of higher average PLO.
Merchandise sales gross margin increased from 30% to 32%. Aged general merchandise was 1.6% of total merchandise inventory.
Net inventory remained flat (decreased 11% on a constant currency basis) due to PLO growth, offset by increased inventory turnover at 3.8x, up from 3.3x.
Store expenses increased 21% (10% on a constant currency basis), primarily due to increases in minimum wage and headcount, higher store count and, to a lesser extent, rent. Same-store expenses increased 16% (6% on a constant currency basis).
Segment contribution increased 35% (27% on a constant currency basis) to $10.1 million, due to the changes noted above.
Segment store count increased by 5 de novo stores opened during
the quarter.
Other Investments
The following table presents selected financial data for our Other Investments segment after translation to U.S. dollars from its functional currency of primarily Australian dollars:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Change
(in
thousands)
2023
2022
Gross profit:
Consumer loan fees, interest and other
$
4
$
22
(82)%
Gross
profit
4
22
(82)%
Segment operating expenses:
Interest
income
(573)
—
*
Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates
(1,153)
(1,584)
(27)%
Segment operating contribution
1,730
1,606
8%
Other
segment loss
1
4
(75)%
Segment contribution
$
1,729
$
1,602
8%
*
Represents a percentage
computation that is not mathematically meaningful.
Segment contribution was $1.7 million, an increase of $0.1 million due to interest income on our notes receivable to Founders, partially offset by the decrease in our share of equity in income of Cash Converters.
The following table reconciles our consolidated segment contribution discussed above to net income attributable to EZCORP, Inc., including items that affect our
consolidated financial results but are not allocated among segments:
Three Months Ended December 31,
Percentage Change
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Segment
contribution
$
59,418
$
48,422
23%
Corporate expenses (income):
General and administrative
16,543
15,479
7%
Depreciation
and amortization
3,602
3,018
19%
Gain on sale or disposal of assets and other
(2)
—
*
Interest expense
3,440
6,190
(44)%
Interest
income
(1,646)
(495)
*
Other income
(224)
(308)
(27)%
Income
before income taxes
37,705
24,538
54%
Income tax expense
9,235
7,760
19%
Net
income
$
28,470
$
16,778
70%
*
Represents a percentage computation that is not mathematically meaningful.
Segment contribution increased $11.0 million or 23% over the prior year quarter primarily due to improved operating results of the
U.S. Pawn and Latin America Pawn segments above.
General and administrative expense increased $1.1 million or 7%, primarily due to annual salary increases and an increase in costs related to the implementation of Workday.
Interest expense decreased $2.8 million, primarily due to the loss on extinguishment of debt in the prior year quarter. In December 2022, the Company repurchased approximately $109.4 million aggregate principal amount of 2.875% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2024 for approximately $117.5 million plus accrued interest and approximately $69.1 million aggregate principal amount of 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025 for approximately $62.9 million plus accrued interest and recorded a $3.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt.
Interest
income increased $1.2 million, due primarily to our treasury management with increased market interest rates.
Income tax expense increased $1.5 million primarily due to an increase in income before income taxes of $13.2 million this quarter compared to the prior year quarter as a result of improved operating results within the U.S. Pawn segment and the Latin American Pawn segment.
Income tax expense includes other items that do not necessarily correspond to pre-tax earnings and create volatility in our effective tax rate. These items include the net effect of state taxes, non-deductible items and changes in valuation allowances for certain foreign operations. See Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023 Note 11: Income Taxes of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part II, Item 8 —
Financial Statements and Supplemental Data” for quantification of these items.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Our cash and equivalents balance was $218.5 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $220.6 million at September 30, 2023. At December 31, 2023, our cash and equivalents were held in cash depository accounts with major banks or invested in high quality, short-term liquid investments.
The table and discussion below presents a summary of the selected sources and uses of our cash:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Percentage Change
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Net
cash provided by operating activities
$
21,481
$
11,668
84%
Net cash used in investing activities
(16,864)
(44,618)
(62)%
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(6,392)
33,993
(119)%
Effect
of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(207)
605
(134)%
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(1,982)
$
1,648
*
The increase in cash flows provided by operating activities quarter-over-quarter was primarily due to an increase in net income
as well as changes in working capital primarily related to the timing of payments of prepaid expenses and accounts payable.
The $27.8 million decrease in cash flows used in investing activities year-over-year was primarily due to a $29.8 million decrease in cash flows used to fund acquisitions and strategic investments, offset by a $10.2 million increase in cash inflows from the sale of forfeited collateral and an increase of $14.0 million in net pawn lending outflows.
The $40.4 million decrease in cash flows provided by financing activities was primarily related to the December 2022 financing of the 2029 Convertible Notes, in which we issued $230.0 million (less issuance costs) principal amount of 3.750% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2029 offset by the extinguishment of approximately $109.4 million aggregate principal amount of our 2024 Convertible Notes for approximately $117.5 million
plus accrued interest and approximately $69.1 million aggregate principal amount of our 2025 Convertible Notes for approximately $62.9 million plus accrued interest. In addition, we used approximately $5.0 million of the net proceeds from the 2029 Convertible Notes offering to repurchase 578,703 shares of our Class A common stock from purchasers of the notes in privately negotiated transactions.
The net effect of these changes was a $2.0 million decrease in cash on hand during the current year to date period, resulting in a $227.0 million ending cash and restricted cash balance.
Sources and Uses of Cash
In December 2022, we issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Convertible Notes. In conjunction with the issuance of the 2029 Convertible Notes, we extinguished approximately $109.4 million aggregate principal amount of
our 2024 Convertible Notes for approximately $117.5 million plus accrued interest and approximately $69.1 million aggregate principal amount of our 2025 Convertible Notes for approximately $62.9 million plus accrued interest. In addition, we used approximately $5.0 million of the net proceeds from the 2029 Convertible Notes offering to repurchase 578,703 shares of our Class A common stock from purchasers of the notes in privately negotiated transactions. See Note 7 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.” The shares repurchased in conjunction with the transactions discussed above were authorized separately from, and not considered part of, the publicly announced share repurchase program referred to below.
On May 3, 2022, our Board authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of our Class A Common
Stock over three years. As of December 31, 2023, we have repurchased 1,981,927 shares of our Class A Common Stock under the program for $17.0 million. Execution of the program will be responsive to fluctuating market conditions and valuations, liquidity needs and the expected return on investment compared to other opportunities.
Under the stock repurchase program, we may purchase Class A Non-Voting common stock from time to time at management’s discretion in accordance with applicable securities laws, including through open market transactions, block or privately negotiated transactions, or any combination thereof. In addition, we may purchase shares pursuant to a trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
The amount and timing of purchases will be dependent on a variety of factors,
including stock price, trading volume, general market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, general business conditions, the level of cash flows and corporate considerations determined by management and the Board, such as liquidity and capital needs and the availability of attractive alternative investment opportunities. The Board of Directors has reserved the right to modify, suspend or terminate the program at any time. See Note 8 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.”
We anticipate that cash flows from operations and cash on hand will be adequate to fund ongoing operations,
current debt service requirements, tax payments, any future stock repurchases, strategic investments, our contractual obligations, planned de novo store growth, capital expenditures and working capital requirements through the next twelve months. We continue to explore acquisition opportunities, both large and small, and may choose to pursue additional debt, equity or equity-linked financings in the future should the need arise. Depending on the level of acquisition activity and other factors, our ability to repay our longer-term debt obligations, including the convertible debt maturing in 2025 and 2029, may require us to refinance these obligations through the issuance of new debt securities, equity securities, convertible securities or through new credit facilities.
Contractual Obligations
In “Part II, Item 7 — Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, we reported that we had $736.6 million in total contractual obligations as of September 30, 2023. There have been no material changes to this total obligation since September 30, 2023.
We are responsible for the maintenance, property taxes and insurance at most of our locations. In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, these collectively amounted to $16.3 million.
Recently Adopted Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting
Pronouncements
See Note 1 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report for recently issued accounting pronouncements including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Risks and Uncertainties that May Affect Future Results
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend that
all forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created by these laws. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, regarding our strategy, future operations, financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives are forward-looking statements. These statements are often, but not always, made with words or phrases like “may,”“should,”“could,”“will,”“predict,”“anticipate,”“believe,”“estimate,”“expect,”“intend,”“plan,”“projection” and similar expressions. Such statements are only predictions of the outcome and timing of future events based on our current expectations and currently available information and, accordingly, are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties,
many of which are beyond our control. In addition, we cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not regard any forward-looking statements as a representation that the expected results will be achieved. Important risk factors that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations are identified and described in “Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023 and “Part II, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of this Report.
We specifically disclaim any responsibility
to publicly update any information contained in a forward-looking statement except as required by law. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates, gold values and foreign currency exchange rates, and are described in detail in “Part II, Item 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023. There have been no material changes in our reported market risks or risk management policies since the
filing of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023.
This report includes the certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). See Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2. This Item 4 includes information concerning the controls and control evaluations referred to in those certifications.
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, our management evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2023.
Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that as of December 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Internal Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design
will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with associated policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 9: Contingencies of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements.”
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
Important risk factors that could affect our operations and financial performance, or that could cause results or events to differ from current expectations, are described in “Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023.
ITEM 2. Unregistered Sale of Equity Security and Use of Proceeds
The table below provides certain
information about our repurchase of shares of Class A Non-voting Common Stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2023.
Share Repurchases
Total
Number of Shares Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid Per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (1)
(in thousands, except number of shares and average price information)
On May 3, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a share
repurchase program, under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $50 million of our Class A Non-Voting common shares over a three-year period. All repurchases under this program were in open market transactions at prevailing market prices and were executed pursuant to a trading plan under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Execution of the program will be responsive to fluctuating market conditions and valuations, liquidity needs and the expected return on investment compared to other opportunities.
ITEM 5. Other Information
Insider Trading Arrangements
i
On
iNovember 29, 2023, iPablo Lagos Espinosa, iDirector, as sole beneficial owner of Lakeside Growth Enterprises, LP, entered into a prearranged trading plan to sell up to i20,000
shares of the Company’s Class A Non-Voting Common Stock between March 4, 2024 and February 28, 2025 pursuant to the terms of the plan. The plan is designed to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act and comply with the Company’s policies regarding stock transactions.
/
Other than as described above, no Director or Executive Officer iadopted,
modified or iiterminated/ any contract, instruction, written plan or other trading arrangement relating to the purchase or sale of Company securities during the fiscal quarter ended December
31, 2023.
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The
certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.