EZCORP(US:EZPW)2024-02-01 17:03Financial Performance - Total revenues reached a record of $292.9 million, an increase of 11%, driven by higher pawn service charges (PSC) and sales[23] - The company's Q1 pawn loans outstanding (PLO) hit a record balance of $238.4 million, up 14%[23] - Adjusted EBITDA was $46.4 million, a 21% increase[39] - Adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.36, up from $0.28 in the previous year[39] Segment Performance - U S Pawn - U S Pawn segment saw revenues increase by $22.6 million, or 12%, reaching $217.4 million[50] - Earning assets in the U S Pawn segment increased by 12%, driven by a 14% increase in PLO and an 8% increase in inventory[50] - Adjusted EBITDA for the U S Pawn segment improved by $8.2 million, or 19%, primarily due to higher PSC[57] Segment Performance - Latin America Pawn - Latin America Pawn segment experienced an 11% increase in PLO balance, with same-store PLO growth of 8%[85] - Merchandise sales in Latin America Pawn segment increased by 8%, with same-store sales up 4%[88] - Adjusted EBITDA for the Latin America Pawn segment improved by $1.5 million, or 16%, driven by higher PSC[88]