NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / July 17, 2015 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of EZCORP, Inc. ("EZCORP" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EZPW). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 237.

The investigation concerns whether EZCORP and certain of its officers and/or directors have violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

On April 30, 2015, EZCORP issued a press release announcing a delay in its earnings release for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 (ended March 31, 2015) due to an ongoing review of certain elements of its Grupo Finmart loan portfolio, which is not yet complete, according to the Company.

On this news, shares of EZCORP fell $0.68 per share, to $8.56, or more than 6.96%, in intraday trading on May 1, 2015.

On July 17, 2015, the Company announced that it will restate its financial statements for fiscal 2014 (including the interim periods within that year) and the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

On this news, shares of EZCORP fell $0.24 per share, to $6.50, or more than 3.56%, in intraday trading on July 17, 2015.

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SOURCE: Pomerantz, LLP