First Cash Financial Services, Inc. Stock Quote & Summary Data

 Company Description (as filed with the SEC)

First Cash Financial Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company" or "First Cash") is a leading operator of retail-based pawn and consumer finance stores in the United States and Mexico. As of February 18, 2013, the Company had approximately 829 locations in twelve U.S. states and 24 states in Mexico. The Company's primary business is the operation of pawn stores, which engage in retail sales, purchasing of secondhand goods and consumer finance activities. The pawn stores generate significant retail sales from the merchandise acquired through collateral forfeitures and over-the-counter purchases from customers. Pawn stores are also a convenient source for small consumer loans to help customers meet their short-term cash needs. Personal property such as jewelry, consumer electronics, tools, sporting goods and musical instruments are pledged as collateral for the loans. In addition, some of the Company's pawn stores offer consumer loans or credit services products.  ... More ...