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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001564590-20-005611
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20200220
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200221
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200220

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			NICHOLAS FINANCIAL INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001000045
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6153]
		IRS NUMBER:				593019317
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			FL
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0331

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-26680
		FILM NUMBER:		20636710

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2454 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
		STREET 2:		BLDG C SUITE 501B
		CITY:			CLEARWATER
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33759
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7277260763

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		2454 MCMULLEN BOOTH RD
		STREET 2:		BLDG C SUITE 501B
		CITY:			CLEARWATER
		STATE:			FL
		ZIP:			33759
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<p style="margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-left:0pt;;text-indent:0pt;;font-weight:bold;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Web site: <font style="font-weight:normal;">www.nicholasfinancial.com</font></p></td>
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<p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:0pt;margin-top:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-size:10pt;font-family:Times New Roman;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Nicholas Financial, Inc. to acquire approximately $19 million of Platinum Auto Finance&#8217;s active portfolio.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-weight:bold;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;"><a name="_Hlk505575137"></a>February 20, 2020<font style="font-weight:normal;"> &#8211; Clearwater, Florida - Nicholas Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: NICK) &#8211; an industry leading branch-based subprime auto leader focused on servicing the needs of the local independent dealer &#8211; announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Platinum Auto Finance of Tampa Bay, LLC (d/b/a Platinum Auto Finance) to acquire approximately $19 million of Platinum&#8217;s active and performing portfolio.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is the 3rd bulk portfolio purchase of Platinum Auto Finance&#8217;s receivable base in as many months.&nbsp;&nbsp;The first bulk purchases were $1.1 million and $0.9 million respectively, laying the groundwork for this much larger acquisition.</font></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">&#8220;We have had a positive relationship with Platinum for some time now, and we are pleased we could see this acquisition through,&#8221; said Doug Marohn, president and CEO of Nicholas Financial.&nbsp;&nbsp;&#8220;Bringing over this portfolio to Nicholas increases our indirect portfolio by approximately 10% and will be immediately accretive.&nbsp;&nbsp;It also frees up liquidity for Platinum as they look to further their own strategic initiatives.&#8221;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">In addition to these transactions, Nicholas has been working together with Platinum on several joint ventures over the last several months.&nbsp;&nbsp;These joint venture initiatives include cross-marketing, application pass-throughs and other related projects. </p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">&#8220;We are excited to continue to build our relationship with the Nicholas Financial Team,&#8221; said Michael Kaplanis, CEO of Platinum Auto Finance. &#8220;Our companies share a core philosophy to structure transactions that set up consumers for success and we complement each other strongly in our approach to providing great service to our dealer clients and customers.&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">For more information on Nicholas, visit <font style="text-decoration:underline;">www.nicholasfinancial.com</font>. For more information on Platinum Auto Finance, visit <font style="text-decoration:underline;">www.platinumautofinance.com</font>.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-weight:bold;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">About Nicholas Financial</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Nicholas Financial, Inc. is a publicly-traded specialty consumer finance company, operating branch locations in both Southeastern and Midwestern U.S. states. The Company has approximately 7.9 million shares of voting common stock outstanding. For an index of Nicholas Financial, Inc.&#8217;s news releases or to obtain a specific release, please visit our website at <font style="text-decoration:underline;">www.nicholasfinancial.com.</font></p>
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<p style="text-align:justify;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:0pt;text-indent:0%;font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;text-transform:none;font-variant: normal;">Platinum Auto Finance is a technology enabled, indirect consumer finance company focused on automobile loans to consumers establishing credit or those with past credit challenges. The Company utilizes data and technology to make fast decisions, but its team is available to discuss transactions on a one-by-one basis. The Company purchases contracts in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and Tennessee. For more information, please visit our website at <font style="text-decoration:underline;">www.platinumautofinance.com</font>.</p>
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