Cash America 2006 Annual Report Download - page 17

It’s been an amazing year. We’re a leader
in a dynamic, fast-growing industry. It
comes with its challenges, of course. But
the numbers speak for themselves.
After-tax earnings from continuing
operations increased 36% in 2006,
reaching $61 million, on a 17% increase
in total revenue, which fell just under
$700 million at $693 million. The
earnings increase of 36% in 2006 comes
after increases of 28% and 59% in 2005
and 2004, respectively. Our total assets
have grown from $377 million in 2003 to
$776 million as of year-end 2006.
Access benefits
everyone.
Our emphasis on performance and
results led to a record year for after-tax
returns on assets and equity as these
two fundamental financial measures of
performance reached 9.3% and 15%,
respectively, for fiscal year 2006.
Our financial success was recognized
by Wall Street as the share price of
Cash America reached a new all-time
high in December of 2006 of $47.98,
representing a total market value of equity
of $1.42 billion, the largest in our
industry sector.
Cash America International, Inc.
The results prove it — providing access for everyone benefits everyone.
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Products and items depicted on this and
preceding pages are representative of the
previously owned merchandise offered for
resale by Cash America. The manufacturers
of these items do not in any way sponsor or
promote Cash America.
Gross lending assets (in millions)
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Pawn loans
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$100
$150
$200
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$124$127
Cash advances*
* Gross cash advances in pawn and
cash advance locations (includes
amounts extended by third parties).