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EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW): Reiterating our Bullish Outlook

On July 6, EZCORP announced the sale of its 94% interest in...
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EZCORP, Inc. (EZPW): Reiterating our Bullish Outlook
Jeffrey Alton, CFA
jeffrey@hillsideadvisors.com
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As of July 15, 2016
HOCS 1.5:
50
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30
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70
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2.125% 2019/06/15
Price (Bond) = 92.75
Stock = $9.80
YTM = 4.83%
Premium = 52.0%
HOCS-Overall = 51
HOCS-Growth = 60
HOCS-Safety = 34
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