FirstCash, the U.S.-based retailer focused on secondhand goods and related services, enters an acquisition of Ramsdens, a United Kingdom pawn operator, in a £206 million all-cash transaction, according to reports. The proposed deal is described as an all-cash purchase valued at £206 million, with FirstCash set to acquire Ramsdens’ business in the UK. Separate coverage notes that the announcement drives a sharp move in FirstCash’s share price, with shares rising by about 30% to a record high following the news. The sources present the transaction as a step to expand FirstCash’s footprint in the UK pawn market, though details about timing, regulatory approvals, or financing terms are not specified in the provided excerpts. The two outlets align on the core terms: the identity of the target, the transaction value, and the all-cash structure, as well as the immediate market reaction reflected in the company’s stock performance.