FirstCash (FCFS) to Acquire Ramsdens (RFX) for GBP 206 Million

FirstCash (NASDAQ: FCFS) announced on June 23, 2026, an agreement to acquire UK-based pawnbroker Ramsdens Holdings PLC (AIM: RFX) for approximately GBP 206 million. The all-cash deal offers Ramsdens shareholders 350 pence per share, representing a 31% premium over its June 21, 2026, closing price. The acquisition is set to expand FirstCash's European footprint, adding Ramsdens' 168 stores across the UK. FirstCash will fund the transaction using existing cash reserves and credit facilities. The deal aims to leverage Ramsdens' established market presence and operational model within the UK financial services sector.