EZCORP Announces Retirement of $103.4 Million Convertible Notes
EZCORP (NASDAQ: EZPW) has successfully retired its $103.4 million 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025.
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EZCORP (NASDAQ: EZPW) has successfully retired its $103.4 million 2.375% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2025. The notes, originally issued in 2018, were primarily settled through conversion into company stock, with holders converting approximately $97.0 million into roughly 6.1 million shares of EZCORP Class A Common Stock at a conversion price of $15.90 per share. The remaining balance of about $6.4 million was repaid in cash, along with $1.2 million in interest and fractional share payments.
Positive
- Successful retirement of $103.4 million in convertible notes, reducing debt obligations
- Majority of notes ($97.0 million) converted to equity, preserving cash resources
- Completion of debt obligation without requiring significant cash outlay
Negative
- Dilution of existing shareholders due to conversion of $97.0 million notes into 6.1 million new shares
- Cash payment of $7.6 million required for remaining principal, interest, and fractional shares
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EZCORP, Inc. (NASDAQ: EZPW) (the “Company”), a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States and Latin America, announced today the retirement of its
In connection with the Company’s election of physical settlement made in October 2024, holders had the right to convert their 2025 Notes into 62.8931 shares of EZCORP Class A Common Stock per
ABOUT EZCORP
Formed in 1989, EZCORP has grown into a leading provider of pawn transactions in the United States and Latin America. We also sell pre-owned and recycled merchandise, primarily collateral forfeited from pawn lending operations and merchandise purchased from customers. We are dedicated to satisfying the short-term cash needs of consumers who are both cash and credit constrained, focusing on an industry-leading customer experience. EZCORP is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol EZPW and is a member of the S&P 1000 Index and Nasdaq Composite Index.
Contact:
Email: Investor_Relations@ezcorp.com
Phone: (512) 314-2220
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