ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 5, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 5, 2026
What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-06.
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Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-05.
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Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
Compared 134 previous paragraphs and 143 current paragraphs.
93 unchanged; 38 reworded; 7 added; 3 removed; 0 previous and 5 current paragraphs rearranged.
Tables are not compared: 17 previous and 24 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.
A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Added paragraphs (7)
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•An increase in employee benefits of $1.3 million, primarily attributable to higher health insurance costs; and
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The increase in salaries and employee benefits during the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily due to the following reasons:
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•An increase in employee benefits of $1.3 million, primarily attributable to higher health insurance costs.
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The slight increase in stated interest expense during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily due to the following reasons:
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The increase in stated interest expense during the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily due to the following reasons:
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Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
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Loss on extinguishment of debt associated with the early redemptions of the Encore 2028 Floating Rate Notes and the Encore 2029 Notes in May 2026 was $30.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. There was no loss on extinguishment of debt during the corresponding periods in 2025. Refer to “Note 7: Borrowings” in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for details of our financing activities.
Removed paragraphs (3)
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(1)All portfolios are on non-accrual basis. Annual pool groups for other geographies have been aggregated for disclosure purposes.
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(1)All portfolios are on non-accrual basis. Annual pool groups for other geographies have been aggregated for disclosure purposes.
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The increase in interest expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to the following reasons:
Reworded paragraphs (38)
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With lending and charge-off rates remaining near recent peak levels, U.S. portfolio supply continues to be robust. Issuers have continued to sell predominantly fresh portfolios. Fresh portfolios are portfolios that are generally sold within six months of the consumer’s account being charged-off by the financial institution. Pricing in the first quarter remained at favorable levels as a result of elevated market supply. Issuers continue to sell their volume in mostly forward flow arrangements that are often committed early in the calendar year. We believe steady lending and delinquency rates at elevated levels will result in stable and strong market supply.
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With lending and charge-off rates remaining near recent peak levels, U.S. portfolio supply continues to be robust. Issuers have continued to sell predominantly fresh portfolios. Fresh portfolios are portfolios that are generally sold within six months of the consumer’s account being charged-off by the financial institution. Pricing in the second quarter remained at favorable levels as a result of elevated market supply. Issuers continue to sell their volume in mostly forward flow arrangements that are often committed early in the calendar year. We believe steady lending and delinquency rates at elevated levels will result in stable and strong market supply.
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In the United States, capital deployment remained consistent during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. The majority of our deployments in the U.S. come from forward flow agreements, and the timing, contract duration, and volumes for each contract can fluctuate leading to variation when comparing to prior periods. Portfolio purchases in the U.S. were robust as supply increased and pricing remained at favorable levels.
Current wording
In the United States, capital deployments increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. The majority of our deployments in the U.S. come from forward flow agreements, and the timing, contract duration, and volumes for each contract can fluctuate leading to variation when comparing to prior periods. Portfolio purchases in the U.S. were robust as supply increased and pricing remained at favorable levels. Our record purchases in the U.S. during the second quarter included opportunistic spot market purchases.
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In Europe, capital deployment decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year. Pricing continues to remain competitive in our European footprint, constraining the amount of capital we choose to deploy in Europe. Capital deployment can fluctuate based on the timing of the forward flow contracts and spot purchases.
Current wording
In Europe, capital deployments increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year. Capital deployment can fluctuate based on the timing of the forward flow contracts and spot purchases. Pricing continues to remain competitive in our European footprint, constraining the amount of capital we choose to deploy in Europe.
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Collections from purchased receivables increased by $113.6 million, or 18.8%, to $718.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $604.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increase in collections in the United States was primarily a result of consistent increases in capital deployments in the United States in recent periods. Collections in Europe were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $12.2 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 6.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Collections from purchased receivables increased by $81.9 million, or 12.5%, to $736.9 million during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $655.0 million during the three months ended June 30, 2025. Gross collections from purchased receivables increased by $195.5 million, or 15.5%, to $1,455.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026, ascompared to $1,259.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025. The increases in collections in the United States were primarily a result of consistent increases in capital deployments in the United States in recent periods. Collections in Europe were favorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $1.7 million and $13.9 million, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 0.5% and 3.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
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Our operating results are impacted by foreign currency translation, which represents the effect of translating operating results where the functional currency is different than our U.S. dollar reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has an unfavorable impact on our international revenues, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has a favorable impact on our international revenues. Our revenue was favorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $9.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 6.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Our operating results are impacted by foreign currency translation, which represents the effect of translating operating results where the functional currency is different than our U.S. dollar reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has an unfavorable impact on our international revenues, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has a favorable impact on our international revenues. Our revenue was favorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $1.2 million and $10.4 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 0.5% and 3.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
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The increase in revenue recognized from portfolio basis during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to a higher portfolio basis (i.e. a higher receivable portfolios balance) in the U.S. driven by a consistent higher volume of purchases in recent periods.
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The increases in revenue recognized from portfolio basis during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, were primarily due to a higher portfolio basis (i.e. a higher receivable portfolios balance) in the U.S. driven by a consistent higher volume of purchases in recent periods.
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Recoveries above or below forecast represent over and under-performance in the reporting period, respectively, and are expected to vary from period to period. Collections during the three months ended March 31, 2026 over-performed the forecasted collections by $46.0 million, primarily as a result of collections over-performance in the U.S. The collections over-performance in the U.S. was driven by the deployment of new technologies, enhanced digital capabilities and continued operational innovation, which enabled us to reach more consumers, leading to more payments as well as a larger payer book. These initiatives had a greater impact on the early stages of a portfolio’s lifecycle, leading to over-performance for our recent vintages. Collections during the three months ended March 31, 2025 over-performed the forecasted collections by $27.0 million.
Current wording
Recoveries above or below forecast represent over and under-performance in the reporting period, respectively, and are expected to vary from period to period. Collections during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 over-performed the forecasted collections by $53.1 million and $99.2 million, respectively, primarily as a result of collections over-performance in the U.S. The collections over-performance in the U.S. has been driven by the deployment of new technologies, enhanced digital capabilities and continued operational innovation, which has enabled us to reach more consumers, leading to more payments as well as a larger payer book. These initiatives have had a greater impact on the early stages of a portfolio’s lifecycle, leading to over-performance for our recent vintages. Collections during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 over-performed the forecasted collections by $52.3 million and $79.2 million, respectively.
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We reassess the forecasts of expected lifetime recoveries each quarter by considering, among other factors, historical and current collection performance, changes in consumer behaviors, and the macroeconomic environment. The significant recoveries above forecast during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were carefully evaluated. We concluded that the recoveries above forecast during the three months ended March 31, 2026 were primarily current period collections over-performance and did not represent any material shift in timing of the collections. Additionally, the sustained over-performance in recent quarters led to increases in forecasted future recoveries for recently acquired vintages. As a result, we recorded a net positive change of $16.7 million in expected future recoveries during the three months ended March 31, 2026. During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recorded a net negative change of $5.5 million in expected future recoveries.
Current wording
We reassess the forecasts of expected lifetime recoveries each quarter by considering, among other factors, historical and current collection performance, changes in consumer behaviors, and the macroeconomic environment. The significant recoveries above forecast during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 were carefully evaluated. We concluded that the recoveries above forecast were primarily current period collections over-performance and did not represent any material shift in timing of the collections. Additionally, the sustained over-performance in recent quarters led to increases in forecasted future recoveries for recently acquired vintages. As a result, we recorded a net positive change of $18.0 million and $34.7 million in expected future recoveries during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded a net positive change of $3.3 million and a net negative change of $2.2 million in expected future recoveries, respectively.
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Servicing revenue decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by decreases in BPO revenue and collection service fees. Other revenues decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily driven by a decrease in gains recognized on the sale of real estate assets.
Current wording
Servicing revenue decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by decreases in BPO revenue and collection service fees. Other revenues decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily driven by decreases in gains recognized on the sale of real estate assets.
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The following table summarizes operating expenses during the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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The following tables summarize operating expenses during the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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Our operating results are impacted by foreign currency translation, which represents the effect of translating operating results where the functional currency is different than our U.S. dollar reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has a favorable impact on our international operating expenses, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has an unfavorable impact on our international operating expenses. Our operating expenses were unfavorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $6.6 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 6.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Our operating results are impacted by foreign currency translation, which represents the effect of translating operating results where the functional currency is different than our U.S. dollar reporting currency. The strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has a favorable impact on our international operating expenses, and the weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other foreign currencies has an unfavorable impact on our international operating expenses. Our operating expenses were unfavorably impacted by foreign currency translation by approximately $0.9 million and $7.4 million, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, primarily as a result of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound by approximately 0.5% and 3.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
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•An increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million attributable to increased stock price in the recent periods and higher vesting of performance-based awards.
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•An increase in stock-based compensation expense of $0.8 million attributable to increased stock price in the recent periods and higher vesting of performance-based awards.
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•An increase in salaries and bonuses of $6.2 million, primarily attributable to higher performance-based bonuses awarded to employees as a result of our strong overall performance for the year ended December 31, 2025; and
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•An increase in salaries and bonuses of $6.0 million, primarily attributable to higher performance-based bonuses awarded to employees as a result of our strong overall performance for the year ended December 31, 2025;
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The following table summarizes our cost of legal collections during the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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The following tables summarize our cost of legal collections during the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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The increase of cost of legal collections during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily due to increased legal placements in this channel in the United States.
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The increases of cost of legal collections during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, were primarily due to increased legal placements in this channel in the United States.
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The decrease in general and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025, was primarily attributable to a decrease in consulting and audit fees of $1.9 million. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in information technology expenses of $1.1 million.
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The decrease in general and administrative expense during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily attributable to a decrease in consulting fees of $4.4 million. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in information technology expenses of $1.8 million.
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Other operating expenses remained relatively consistent during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Other operating expenses remained relatively consistent during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
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Collection agency commissions are commissions paid to third-party collection agencies. Collections through the collections agencies channel are predominately in Europe and vary from period to period depending on, among other things, the number of accounts placed with an agency versus accounts collected internally. Commission rates vary depending on, among other things, the amount of time that has passed since the charge-off of the accounts placed with an agency, the asset class, and the geographic location of the receivables. Generally, freshly charged-off accounts have a lower commission rate than accounts that have been charged off for a longer period of time, and commission rates for purchased bankruptcy portfolios are lower than the commission rates for charged-off credit card accounts. Collection agency commissions slightly decreased during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the same period in the prior year, due to fewer accounts placed with external agencies in the United States.
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Collection agency commissions are commissions paid to third-party collection agencies. Collections through the collections agencies channel are predominately in Europe and vary from period to period depending on, among other things, the number of accounts placed with an agency versus accounts collected internally. Commission rates vary depending on, among other things, the amount of time that has passed since the charge-off of the accounts placed with an agency, the asset class, and the geographic location of the receivables. Generally, freshly charged-off accounts have a lower commission rate than accounts that have been charged off for a longer period of time, and commission rates for purchased bankruptcy portfolios are lower than the commission rates for charged-off credit card accounts. Collection agency commissions decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to fewer accounts placed with external agencies in the United States.
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Depr eciation and amortization expenses decreased by $0.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. The decrease was primarily due to smaller depreciable and amortizable asset balances during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the corresponding period in the prior year.
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Depr eciation and amortization expenses decreased by $0.2 million and $0.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025. The decreases were primarily due to smaller depreciable and amortizable asset balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior year.
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The following table summarizes our interest expense for the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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The following tables summarize our interest expense for the periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):
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•The effect resulting from increased average debt balance of approximately $4.0 million; and
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•The effect resulting from increased average debt balance of approximately $4.6 million; and
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•The increase was partially offset by the effect resulting from a decrease in interest rates of approximately $3.2 million..
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•The increase was partially offset by the effect resulting from a decrease in interest rates of approximately $3.8 million.
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•The effect resulting from an unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $1.7 million driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound.
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•The effect resulting from an unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $1.9 million driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound.
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Other income or expense consists primarily of foreign currency exchange gains or losses, interest income, and gains or losses recognized on certain transactions outside of our normal course of business. Other income, net, was$0.8 million and $1.6 million during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Interest income included in other income, net of other expense, was $1.1 million and $1.5 million during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Other income or expense consists primarily of foreign currency exchange gains or losses, interest income, and gains or losses recognized on certain transactions outside of our normal course of business. Other income, net, was$0.4 million and $1.2 million during thethree and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. Other income, net, was$1.2 million and $2.9 million during thethree and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. Interest income included in other income, net of other expense, was $1.1 million and $2.2 million during thethree and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively. Interest income included in other income, net of other expense, was $1.4 million and $2.9 million during thethree and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively.
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For thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the differences between our effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate were primarily due to state income taxes offset by other foreign adjustments.
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For thethree and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, the differences between our effective tax rate and the federal statutory rate were primarily due to state income taxes offset by other foreign adjustments.
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(1)As of March 31, 2026, ERC for Zero Basis Portfolios includes $22.9 million for purchased consumer and bankruptcy receivables in the United States. ERC for Zero Basis Portfolios in Europe and other geographies was immaterial. ERC also includes $15.2 million from non-accrual portfolios, primarily in other geographies.
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(1)As of June 30, 2026, ERC for Zero Basis Portfolios includes $20.1 million for purchased consumer and bankruptcy receivables in the United States. ERC for Zero Basis Portfolios in Europe and other geographies was immaterial. ERC also includes $13.9 million from non-accrual portfolios, primarily in other geographies.
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(2)Represents the expected remaining cash collections over a 180-month period. As of March 31, 2026, ERC for 84-months was $8,414.6 million.
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(2)Represents the expected remaining cash collections over a 180-month period. As of June 30, 2026, ERC for 84-months was $8,733.1 million.
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(3)Amount for 2026 consists of nine months data from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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(3)Amount for 2026 consists of six months data from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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(5)Real estate-owned assets (“REO”) ERC includes $18.8 million of estimated future cash flows for Europe.
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(5)Real estate-owned assets (“REO”) ERC includes $14.0 million of estimated future cash flows for Europe.
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As of March 31, 2026, we had $4.4 billion in receivable portfolios. The estimated future collections applied to the receivable portfolios net balance is as follows(in thousands):
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As of June 30, 2026, we had $4.6 billion in receivable portfolios. The estimated future collections applied to the receivable portfolios net balance is as follows(in thousands):
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(1)Amount for 2026 consists of nine months data from April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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(1)Amount for 2026 consists of six months data from July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $82.3 million and $45.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Operating cash flows are derived by adjusting net income for non-cash operating items such as depreciation and amortization, changes in recoveries, stock-based compensation charges, deferred income tax, and changes in operating assets and liabilities which reflect timing differences between the receipt and payment of cash associated with transactions and when they are recognized in results of operations. Adjusting for the changes in recoveries resulted in a decrease in operating cash flows by $62.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and a decrease in operating cash flows by $21.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Refer to “Note 5: Receivable Portfolios, Net” in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for discussion relating to changes in recoveries.
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Net cash provided by operating activities was $52.9 million and $54.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Operating cash flows are derived by adjusting net income for non-cash operating items such as depreciation and amortization, changes in recoveries, stock-based compensation charges, deferred income tax, and changes in operating assets and liabilities which reflect timing differences between the receipt and payment of cash associated with transactions and when they are recognized in results of operations. Adjusting for the changes in recoveries resulted in a decrease in operating cash flows by $133.9 million and $77.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Refer to “Note 5: Receivable Portfolios, Net” in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for discussion relating to changes in recoveries.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $27.4 million and $100.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Cash provided by or used in investing activities is primarily affected by receivable portfolio purchases offset by collection proceeds applied to the principal of our receivable portfolios. Receivable portfolio purchases, net of put-backs, were $359.5 million and $362.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Collection proceeds applied to the principal of our receivable portfolios were $328.4 million and $259.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Refer to Purchases and Collections within “Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for discussion relating to purchases and collections.
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Net cash used in investing activities was $130.7 million and $169.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Cash provided by or used in investing activities is primarily affected by receivable portfolio purchases offset by collection proceeds applied to the principal of our receivable portfolios. Receivable portfolio purchases, net of put-backs, were $800.3 million and $725.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Collection proceeds applied to the principal of our receivable portfolios were $665.0 million and $553.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Refer to Purchases and Collections within “Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for discussion relating to purchases and collections.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $18.6 million and $40.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Financing cash flows are generally affected by borrowings under our credit facilities and proceeds from various debt offerings, offset by repayments of amounts outstanding under our credit facilities and repayments of various notes. Borrowings under our credit facilities were $358.0 million and $246.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Repayments of amounts outstanding under our credit facilities were $304.2 million and $185.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively.
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Net cash provided by financing activities was $106.8 million and $87.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Financing cash flows are generally affected by borrowings under our credit facilities and proceeds from various debt offerings, offset by repayments of amounts outstanding under our credit facilities and repayments of various notes. Borrowings under our credit facilities were $791.1 million and $549.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Repayments of amounts outstanding under our credit facilities were $723.8 million and $418.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we issued $750.0 million in senior secured notes that mature in 2032. We used a portion of the proceeds from this offering to redeem the $500.0 million principal outstanding under the Encore 2029 Notes in full. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, we issued €325.0 million (approximately $371.2 million based on an exchange rate of $1.00 to €0.88, the exchange rate as of June 30, 2026) in floating rate senior secured notes due 2033. We used the proceeds from this offering, together with drawings under our Global Senior Facility, to redeem the €415.0 million (approximately $474.0 million based on an exchange rate of $1.00 to €0.88, the exchange rate as of June 30, 2026) principal outstanding under the Encore 2028 Floating Rate Notes in full.
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We are in material compliance with all covenants under our financing arrangements. See “Note 7: Borrowings” in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of our debt. Available capacity under our Global Senior Facility, was $791.3 million as of March 31, 2026.
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We are in material compliance with all covenants under our financing arrangements. See “Note 7: Borrowings” in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for a further discussion of our debt. Available capacity under our Global Senior Facility, was $793.4 million as of June 30, 2026.
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In May 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a $300.0 million share repurchase program. In November 2025, our Board of Directors authorized an increase of an additional $300.0 million under the share repurchase program. Repurchases under this program are expected to be made from cash on hand and/or a drawing from our Global Senior Facility and may be made from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors, in the open market, through private transactions, block transactions, or other methods as determined by our management and Board of Directors, and in accordance with market conditions, other corporate considerations, and applicable regulatory requirements. The program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be modified or suspended at our discretion. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 , we repurchased 345,548 and 289,425 shares of our common stock for $20.0 million and $10.0 million, respectively, under the share repurchase program. As of March 31, 2026, we had remaining authority to purchase $282.4 million of our common stock. Our practice is to retire the shares repurchased.
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In May 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a $300.0 million share repurchase program. In November 2025, our Board of Directors authorized an increase of an additional $300.0 million under the share repurchase program. Repurchases under this program are expected to be made from cash on hand and/or a drawing from our Global Senior Facility and may be made from time to time, subject to market conditions and other factors, in the open market, through private transactions, block transactions, or other methods as determined by our management and Board of Directors, and in accordance with market conditions, other corporate considerations, and applicable regulatory requirements. The program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock, and it may be modified or suspended at our discretion. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, we repurchased 330,121 and 675,669 shares of our common stock for $26.7 million and $46.7 million, respectively, under the share repurchase program. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we repurchased 418,499 and 707,924 shares of our common stock for $15.0 million and $25.0 million, respectively, under the share repurchase program. As of June 30, 2026, we had remaining authority to purchase $255.7 million of our common stock. Our practice is to retire the shares repurchased.
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Our cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2026, consisted of $68.5 million held by U.S.-based entities and $158.7 million held by foreign entities. Most of our cash and cash equivalents held by foreign entities is indefinitely reinvested and may be subject to material tax effects if repatriated. However, we believe that our sources of cash and liquidity are sufficient to meet our business needs in the United States and do not expect that we will need to repatriate the funds.
Current wording
Our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026, consisted of $58.4 million held by U.S.-based entities and $124.5 million held by foreign entities. Most of our cash and cash equivalents held by foreign entities is indefinitely reinvested and may be subject to material tax effects if repatriated. However, we believe that our sources of cash and liquidity are sufficient to meet our business needs in the United States and do not expect that we will need to repatriate the funds.
Previous wording
Included in cash and cash equivalents is cash that was collected on behalf of, and remains payable to, third-party clients. The balance of cash held for clients was $17.1 million as of March 31, 2026.
Current wording
Included in cash and cash equivalents is cash that was collected on behalf of, and remains payable to, third-party clients. The balance of cash held for clients was $14.1 million as of June 30, 2026.
Rearranged current paragraphs (5)
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•An increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1.9 million attributable to increased stock price in the recent periods and higher vesting of performance-based awards; and
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
The decrease in general and administrative expense during the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, was primarily attributable to a decrease in consulting fees of $6.0 million. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in information technology expenses of $2.9 million.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•The effect resulting from a slightly unfavorable impact of foreign currency translation of approximately $0.2 million driven by the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the British Pound.
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•The effect resulting from increased average debt balance of approximately $8.6 million; and
Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
•The increase was partially offset by the effect resulting from a decrease in interest rates of approximately $6.0 million.