Discontinued Operations and Restructuring

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2016

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING

NOTE 2: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND RESTRUCTURING

Discontinued Operations

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, in the context of a transformational change in strategy following an intensive six-month review of all Company activities, we implemented a plan that included exiting our U.S. financial services business ("USFS"). During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, as part of our new strategy to concentrate on an integrated, customer-centric financial services model that is focused on our core businesses of pawn and unsecured payroll lending, we implemented a plan to exit our online lending businesses in the United States (EZOnline) and the United Kingdom (Cash Genie). These costs are included under "(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

The following table summarizes the pre-tax charges, inclusive of the charges presented in the accrued lease termination costs, severance costs and other costs rollforward below, pertaining to the above discontinued operations:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015		Six Months Ended March 31, 2016		Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Other (a)	$	1,203	$	4,025	$	2,733	$	4,025

(a) Includes estimated costs related to employee severance and accelerated amortization of prepaid expenses and other assets in addition to a one-time charge of $3.3 million related to Cash Genie regulatory compliance recorded during the six-months ended March 31, 2015. The costs incurred during fiscal 2016 are primarily the result of final payments associated with the physical exit of USFS stores.

Accrued lease termination costs, severance costs and other costs related to discontinued operations are included under "Accounts payable and other accrued expenses" in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and are primarily expected to be paid during fiscal 2016. Changes in these amounts during the three and six-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016			Three Months Ended March 31, 2015			Six Months Ended March 31, 2016			Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	(in millions)
Beginning balance (a)	$	9.0		$	7.8		$	16.9		$	8.9
Charged to expense	1.2			4.0			2.7			4.0
Cash payments	(2.0		)	(0.7		)	(11.5		)	(1.4		)
Other (b)	(0.1		)	(0.9		)	—			(1.3		)
Ending balance	$	8.1		$	10.2		$	8.1		$	10.2

(a) Beginning balance as of September 30, 2015 includes a $10.5 million charge associated with the settlement of outstanding issues with the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. We expect this amount to primarily be paid out during fiscal 2016; however ultimate settlement of certain portions may occur in fiscal 2017.

(b) Includes adjustments due to foreign currency effects and other individually immaterial adjustments.

Total revenue included in "(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three-months ended March 31, 2016 were nominal. Total revenue included in "(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six-months ended March 31, 2016 was $2.1 million. Total revenue included in "(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax" in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six-months ended March 31, 2015 was $36.5 million and $77.8 million, respectively. All revenue, expense and income reported in these condensed consolidated financial statements have been adjusted to reflect reclassification of all discontinued operations.

Restructuring

Fiscal 2015

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, in the context of a transformational change in strategy following an intensive six-month review of all Company activities, we implemented a plan that included streamlining our structure and operating model to improve overall efficiency and reduce costs. The costs of streamlining our structure and operating model are included under "Restructuring" expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and are allocated to certain of our segments as presented in Note 12.

The following table summarizes the pre-tax charges, inclusive of the charges presented in the changes in the balance of restructuring costs rollforward below:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016		Six Months Ended March 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Other (a)	$	218	$	768
Asset disposals	—		323
Lease termination costs	—		819
	$	218	$	1,910

(a) Includes costs related to employee severance and other.

Accrued lease termination costs, severance costs and other costs related to restructuring are included under "Accounts payable and other accrued expenses" in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in these amounts during the three and six-months ended March 31, 2016 are summarized as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016			Six Months Ended March 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	6,718		$	8,076
Charged to expense	218			1,594
Cash payments	(1,758		)	(3,800		)
Other (a)	—			(692		)
Ending balance	$	5,178		$	5,178

(a) Includes other individually immaterial adjustments.

The above amount includes accrued lease termination costs of $4.9 million that we expect to be partially offset by future sublease payments through 2029. The remaining other amounts accrued are expected to be paid during fiscal 2016.

Fiscal 2014

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, we conducted a company-wide operational review to realign our organization to streamline operations and create synergies and efficiencies. Restructuring charges related to this action are considered corporate costs and therefore are not allocated to specific segments. Changes in these amounts during the three and six-months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 are summarized as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016		Three Months Ended March 31, 2015			Six Months Ended March 31, 2016			Six Months Ended March 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	—	$	3,858		$	2,901		$	6,121
Charged to expense	—		726			—			726
Cash payments	—		(699		)	(2,901		)	(2,962		)
Ending Balance	$	—	$	3,885		$	—		$	3,885