Block & Leviton Reminds Investors of Upcoming Deadline Regarding Shareholder Litigation Filed Against EZCORP, Inc. and Certain of Its Officers and Directors -- EZPW

BOSTON, Sept. 08, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Block & Leviton LLP (www.blockesq.com), a securities litigation firm representing investors nationwide, reminds investors of the upcoming deadline in the pending securities litigation against EZCORP, Inc. ("EZCORP" or the "Company") EZPW and two of its officers, who are also members of its board of directors.  Shareholders have until only Friday, September 18, 2015, to seek appointment as lead plaintiff in this action.

Class action litigation was initially filed against the Company on July 20, 2015, and Block & Leviton LLP filed litigation on August 14, 2015 against EZCORP, following the firm's extensive investigation.  The suits allege violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.  The litigation has been brought on behalf of all investors who purchased or otherwise acquired EZCORP's securities (the "Class") between October 27, 2014 and July 16, 2015 (the "Class Period").

The Complaints allege that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose material information, including with respect to the Company's accounting of Grupo Finmart's structured asset sales.  As a result, on July 17, 2015, the Company announced that it would restate its financial statements for fiscal 2014 (including the interim periods within that year) and the first quarter of fiscal 2015.  EZCORP also announced that the previously issued financial statements for those periods should no longer be relied upon.  This news caused EZCORP's share price to drop substantially, harming investors.

Plaintiffs seek to recover damages on behalf of all Class members.  If you are a shareholder who purchased securities of EZCORP during the Class Period, you only have until September 18, 2015 to seek appointment as a lead plaintiff in this action.  This deadline is mandated by federal law and cannot be extended.  Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision to serve or seek appointment as lead plaintiff. 

If you have questions about the lawsuit, possess information relevant to this investigation, or seek information about any of the foregoing, please contact attorney Steven P. Harte, at (617) 398-5600 or email him at Steven@blockesq.com.  Block & Leviton is also experienced at representing whistleblowers and encourages any insiders with information about the allegations to contact them.  Confidentiality is assured.

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