As we look to the second half of fiscal 2008, we expect continued strong growth in our international markets, both organically and through the increased store development we have undertaken in Canada and the United Kingdom.
Randy Underwood, Executive Vice President and CFO, Dollar Financial Corp.

Dollar Financial Corp has completed the previously announced acquisition of 82 payday loan and check cashing locations from CCS Financial Services, Inc. - "The Check Cashing Store". The $100 million Southeast Florida acquisition, first announced in October (see story), brings Dollar Financial's total store count to 1,433 locations - 105 in Florida.

Dollar officials say they will continue to focus growth in "high growth sun-belt markets."

Commenting on the Company’s earnings guidance, Randy Underwood, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer said, "As we look to the second half of fiscal 2008, we expect continued strong growth in our international markets, both organically and through the increased store development we have undertaken in Canada and the United Kingdom."

The CCS acquisition will increase Dollar's revenue to be between $510.0 and $530.0 million, Adjusted EBITDA between $145.0 million and $152.0 million, income before taxes of between $91.0 and $96.0 million, and earnings per share of between $2.15 and $2.30.