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In accordance with ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820-10”), certain of the Company’s assets and liabilities, which are carried at fair value, are classified in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 and December 31, 2013 are as follows (dollars in thousands):



	March 31,			Fair Value Measurements Using
	2014			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Financial assets (liabilities):
Forward currency exchange contracts	$	(75	)	$	—	$	(75	)	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan assets^(a)	15,144			15,144		—			—
Total	$	15,069		$	15,144	$	(75	)	$	—
	March 31,			Fair Value Measurements Using
	2013			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Financial assets (liabilities):
Forward currency exchange contracts	$	(407	)	$	—	$	(407	)	$	—
Nonqualified savings plan assets^(a)	13,116			13,116		—			—
Marketable securities^(b)	7,028			7,028		—			—
Total	$	19,737		$	20,144	$	(407	)	$	—
	December 31,			Fair Value Measurements Using
	2013			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
Financial assets:
Forward currency exchange contracts	$	6		$	—	$	6		$	—
Nonqualified savings plan assets^(a)	14,576			14,576		—			—
Total	$	14,582		$	14,576	$	6		$	—

(a) The nonqualified savings plan assets have an offsetting liability of equal amount, which is included in “Accounts payable and accrued

expenses” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

(b) Cumulative unrealized total gains, net of tax, on these equity securities of $0.9 million as of March 31, 2013 are recorded in

“Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” in the Company’s consolidated statements of equity.

The Company measures the fair value of its forward currency exchange contracts under Level 2 inputs as defined by ASC 820-10. For these forward currency exchange contracts, current market rates are used to determine fair value. The significant inputs used in these models are derived from observable market rates. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no transfers of assets in or out of Level 1 or Level 2 fair value measurements.

Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value

The Company’s financial assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 and December 31, 2013 that are not measured at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (dollars in thousands):



	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
	2014		2014		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	76,438	$	76,438	$	76,438		$	—	$	—
Pawn loans	218,093		218,093		—			—		218,093
Short-term loans and line of credit accounts, net	174,171		174,171		—			—		174,171
Installment loans, net	147,940		147,940		—			—		147,940
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	43,814		43,814		—			—		43,814
Total	$	660,456	$	660,456	$	76,438		$	—	$	584,018
Financial liabilities:
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	2,456	$	2,456	$	—		$	—	$	2,456
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit	148,620		157,340		—			157,340		—
Senior unsecured notes	437,432		432,887		295,500		(a)	137,387		—
2029 Convertible Notes	44,204		67,476		—			67,476		—
Total	$	632,712	$	660,159	$	295,500		$	362,203	$	2,456
^(a) The 2018 Senior Notes were transferred to Level 1 in the first quarter of 2014 in conjunction with the Company's registration of these notes with the SEC in January 2014. See Note 6.
	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	March 31,		March 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
	2013		2013		Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	70,353	$	70,353	$	70,353		$	—	$	—
Pawn loans	202,982		202,982		—			—		202,982
Short-term loans and line of credit accounts, net	154,049		154,049		—			—		154,049
Installment loans, net	99,752		99,752		—			—		99,752
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	40,560		40,560		—			—		40,560
Total	$	567,696	$	567,696	$	70,353		$	—	$	497,343
Financial liabilities:
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	2,095	$	2,095	$	—		$	—	$	2,095
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit	179,321		183,898		—			183,898		—
Senior unsecured notes	160,038		164,012		—			164,012		—
2029 Convertible Notes	111,024		239,775		—			239,775		—
Total	$	452,478	$	589,780	$	—		$	587,685	$	2,095



	Carrying Value		Estimated Fair Value
	December 31,		December 31,		Fair Value Measurement Using
	2013		2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	67,228	$	67,228	$	67,228	$	—	$	—
Pawn loans	261,148		261,148		—		—		261,148
Short-term loans and line of credit accounts, net	202,829		202,829		—		—		202,829
Installment loans, net	156,012		156,012		—		—		156,012
Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable	53,438		53,438		—		—		53,438
Total	$	740,655	$	740,655	$	67,228	$	—	$	673,427
Financial liabilities:
Liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company	$	3,080	$	3,080	$	—	$	—	$	3,080
Domestic and Multi-currency Line of credit	193,717		207,426		—		207,426		$	—
Senior unsecured notes	444,515		430,554		—		430,554		—
2029 Convertible Notes	101,757		155,788		—		155,788		—
Total	$	743,069	$	796,848	$	—	$	793,768	$	3,080

Cash and cash equivalents bear interest at market rates and have maturities of less than 90 days.

Pawn loans generally have maturity periods of less than 90 days. If a pawn loan defaults, the Company disposes of the collateral. Historically, collateral has sold for an amount in excess of the principal amount of the loan.

Short-term loans, line of credit accounts and installment loans are carried in the consolidated balance sheet net of the allowance for estimated loan losses, which is calculated by applying historical loss rates combined with recent default trends to the gross consumer loan balance. The unobservable inputs used to calculate the fair value of these loans include historical loss rates, recent default trends and estimated remaining loan terms; therefore, the carrying value approximated the fair value. Short-term loans and line of credit accounts have relatively short maturity periods that are generally 12 months or less. The fair value of unsecured and secured installment loans are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis, which considers interest rates offered for loans with similar terms to borrowers of similar credit quality. The carrying values of the Company’s installment loans approximate the fair value of these loans.

Pawn loan fees and service charges receivable are accrued ratably over the term of the loan based on the portion of these pawn loans deemed collectible. The Company uses historical performance data to determine collectability of pawn loan fees and service charges receivable. Additionally, pawn loan fee and service charge rates are determined by regulations and bear no valuation relationship to the capital markets’ interest rate movements.

In connection with its CSO programs, the Company guarantees consumer loan payment obligations to unrelated third-party lenders for short-term loans and secured auto-equity loans and is required to purchase any defaulted loans it has guaranteed. The estimated fair value of the liability for estimated losses on consumer loans guaranteed by the Company of $2.5 million, $2.1 million and $3.1 million as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The Company measures the fair value of its liability for third-party lender-owned consumer loans under Level 3 inputs. The fair value of these liabilities is calculated by applying historical loss rates combined with recent default trends to the gross consumer loan balance. The unobservable inputs used to calculate the fair value of these loans include historical loss rates, recent default trends and estimated remaining loan terms; therefore, the carrying value of these liabilities approximated the fair value.

The Company measures the fair value of long-term debt instruments using Level 2 inputs. The fair values of the Company’s long-term debt instruments are estimated based on market values for debt issues with similar characteristics or rates currently available for debt with similar terms. As of March 31, 2014, the Company’s Domestic and Multi-currency Line of Credit had a higher fair market value than the carrying value due to the difference in yield when compared to recent issuances of similar lines of credit. As of March 31, 2014, the Company’s senior unsecured notes had a lower fair market value than the carrying value due to the difference in yield when compared to recent issuances of similar senior unsecured notes. As of March 31, 2014, the 2029 Convertible Notes had a higher fair value than carrying value due to the Company’s stock price as of March 31, 2014 exceeding the applicable conversion price for the 2029 Convertible Notes, thereby increasing the value of the instrument for noteholders.