UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant
to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): November 20, 2009
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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75-2237318 |
690 East Lamar Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, Texas 76011
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(817) 460-3947
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of
Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On November 20, 2009, Mr. Richard T. Burke and Mr. R. Neil Irwin resigned from the Board of Directors (the "Board") of First Cash Financial Services, Inc., effective immediately. As of the date of their resignations, neither Mr. Burke nor Mr. Irwin served as members of any committee of the Board, which includes the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee. Accordingly, no change in the composition of any committees of the Board is necessary or contemplated at this time.
Mr. Richard T. Burke and Mr. R. Neil Irwin each provided letters of resignation which are attached as exhibits 17.1 and 17.2, respectively.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Exhibits: |
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17.1 |
Richard T. Burke Letter of Resignation |
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17.2 |
R. Neil Irwin Letter of Resignation |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: November 25, 2009 |
FIRST CASH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. |
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(Registrant) |
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/s/ R. DOUGLAS ORR |
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R. Douglas Orr |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
Exhibit 17.1
Richard T. Burke
[Address Deleted For Confidentiality]
November 20, 2009
VIA FAX AND REGULAR MAIL
Rick Powell, Chairman of the Board
Rick Wessel, CEO & Board Member
Tara MacMahon, Board Member
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
690 E. Lamar Blvd. - Ste. 400
Arlington, TX 76011
Re: First Cash Financial Services, Inc. ("Company")
Lady and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, Richard T. Burke, hereby resigns his position as a member of the
Board of Directors of First Cash Financial Services, Inc. effective immediately.
Sincerely,
/s/ Richard T. Burke
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Richard T. Burke |
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cc: |
[Names Deleted For Confidentiality] |
Exhibit 17.2
R. Neil Irwin
[Address Deleted For Confidentiality]
November 20, 2009
VIA E-MAIL AND REGULAR MAIL
Rick Powell, Chairman of the Board
Rick Wessel, CEO & Board Member
Tara MacMahon, Board Member
First Cash Financial Services, Inc.
690 E. Lamar Blvd. - Ste. 400
Arlington, TX 76011
Re: First Cash Financial Services, Inc. ("Company")
Lady and Gentlemen:
The undersigned, R. Neil Irwin, hereby resigns his position as a member of the
Board of Directors of First Cash Financial Services, Inc. effective immediately.
Sincerely,
/s/ R. Neil Irwin
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R. Neil Irwin |
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cc: |
[Names Deleted For Confidentiality] |