Firstcash Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:FCFS)

The Company reaffirmed its Fiscal 2009 guidance for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.36 to $1.38 per share. Mr. Wessel noted, "First Cash continues to post significant growth of revenues and profits, primarily from the expansion of its pawn operations. We are on target to open at least 55 to 60 new pawn stores in Mexico this year, along with the addition of four to five new pawn stores in the U.S., including those just acquired."

^a The above forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views and are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the Company's Safe Harbor Statement (usually in press releases) for the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

^b Non-GAAP EPS figures generally exclude certain non-operating gains and losses as well as certain non-cash items. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for reported, or GAAP information . For a more complete explanation of the company's definition of non-GAAP please refer to its financial press releases. The GeoTeam® non-GAAP figures may, from time to time, differ from company supplied figures.

Guidance Report: (Non-China)

The Company is maintaining its previous estimate of $1.24 to $1.26 earnings per share from continuing operations for the full year of 2008. This range represents an estimated earnings increase of 33% to 35% over the prior year.