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Rent-A-Center, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Earnings Call and Webcast

RACLogo-Round-hi-resRent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ/NGS:RCII) today announced it will host a conference call on Thursday, October 27th, 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss third-quarter results slated for release following the market’s close on October 26th. Live audio of the conference call will be available on the company’s investor relations website at http://investor.rentacenter.com. A replay will be available beginning October 27th at 11:30 a.m. ET. A rent-to-own industry leader, Plano, Texas-based Rent-A-Center, Inc. is focused on improving the quality of life for its customers by providing them the opportunity to obtain ownership of high-quality, durable goods such as consumer electronics, appliances, computers, furniture and accessories, under flexible rental purchase agreements with no long-term obligation. The Company owns and operates approximately 2,600 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexicoand Puerto Rico, and approximately 2,000 AcceptanceNOW kiosk locations in the United Statesand Puerto Rico. Rent-A-Center Franchising International (previously ColorTyme, Inc.), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, is a franchisor of approximately 225 rent-to-own stores operating under the trade name of “Rent-A-Center”, “ColorTyme”, or “RimTyme.”

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Mike Tissot

Countryside Rentals Inc., dba Rent-2-Own

Mike grew up in the rent-to-own industry under the guidance of his father, former APRO President and RTO legend Darrell Tissot. For nearly 25 years, Mike’s innovative leadership has helped expand the family business to more than 40 stores across Ohio and Kentucky while also shaping the industry as a whole.

He has served as President of the Ohio Rental Dealers Association, an APRO board member and Treasurer, and President and Treasurer of the TRIB Group. His contributions have earned him the APRO President’s Award of Excellence and the title of APRO Rental Dealer of the Year.

Outside of RTO, Mike enjoys time at the lake house or in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his girlfriend, Angela Strong McCool. A passionate Cincinnati Reds fan, he rarely misses a game, whether watching or listening alongside his parents. He also takes every opportunity to visit Arizona, where his daughter is currently attending Arizona State University.