Nicholas Financial Inc (NICK) SEC Filing 10-K Annual report for the fiscal year ending Sunday, March 31, 2013

Exhibit 99.1

						FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NICHOLAS		Contact:		Ralph Finkenbrink		NASDAQ: NICK
				Sr. Vice President, CFO		Web site: www.nicholasfinancial.com
Nicholas Financial, Inc.				Ph # - 727-726-0763
Corporate Headquarters

2454 McMullen-Booth Rd.

Building C, Suite 501

Clearwater, FL 33759

Nicholas Financial Reports 4th Quarter

Results & Quarterly Dividend

May 9, 2013 – Clearwater, Florida - Nicholas Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: NICK) announced that for the three months ended March 31, 2013, net earnings decreased 20% to $4,865,000 as compared to $6,045,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Per share diluted net earnings decreased 20% to $0.40 as compared to $0.50 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Revenue increased 3% to $17,688,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to $17,182,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

For the year ended March 31, 2013, net earnings decreased 10% to $19,966,000 as compared to $22,230,000 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Per share diluted net earnings decreased 12% to $1.63 as compared to $1.85 for the year ended March 31, 2012. Revenue increased 4% to $70,628,000 for the year ended March 31, 2013 as compared to $68,167,000 for the year ended March 31, 2012.

“During the three months ended March 31, 2013, our results were affected by an increase in the net charge-off rate, an increase in operating expenses and an increase in interest expense” stated Peter L. Vosotas, Chairman and CEO. “Subject to market conditions, we intend to continue expanding our branch network during the coming year.”

On May 7^th the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, to be paid on June 28, 2013 to shareholders of record as of June 21, 2013. Subject to market conditions and profitability targets, the Company anticipates it will continue to declare quarterly cash dividends in the future, however no assurances can be given.

Nicholas Financial, Inc. is one of the largest publicly traded specialty consumer finance companies based in the Southeastern states. The Company presently operates 65 branch locations in both the Southeastern and the Midwestern states. The Company has approximately 12,200,000 shares of common stock outstanding. For an index of Nicholas Financial, Inc.’s news releases or to obtain a specific release, visit our web site at www.nicholasfinancial.com.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including general economic conditions, access to bank financing, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings and reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2012. Such statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Company management. Actual events or results may differ materially. All forward looking statements and cautionary statements included in this document are made as of the date hereby based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward looking statement or cautionary statement.

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