Item 5.02 - Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
(b) On August 25, 2009, Richard M. Edwards notified EZCORP, Inc. that he was retiring from the Board of Directors, effective immediately, to pursue and concentrate on other business matters.

(d) On August 27, 2009, EZCORP, Inc. announced the appointment of Joseph J. Beal to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. A copy of the company's press release announcing this appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Mr. Beal will serve on the board's Compensation Committee.

As a director, Mr. Beal will participate in the standard compensation plan for non-employee directors. Pursuant to that plan, non-employee directors receive an annual retainer fee (expected to be $60,000 for fiscal 2010) and an annual grant of restricted stock (expected to be 6,000 shares for fiscal 2010). The annual cash retainer fee is paid quarterly, and the annual restricted stock awards are made on or about October 1 of each year.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated August 27, 2009

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