Pra Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) reported Q2 2022 financial results, highlighting total portfolio purchases of $231.3 million and cash collections of $444.1 million. Net income was $36.5 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.91, a decrease from $1.22 in Q2 2021. The company noted a strong balance sheet, with $1.6 billion available under credit facilities. However, cash collections fell 18.3% from the previous year, primarily due to lower U.S. collections. Despite these challenges, PRAA remains committed to disciplined capital allocation and share repurchases.

PRA Group (Nasdaq: PRAA) has appointed LaTisha Tarrant as its new Chief Human Resources Officer, effective Aug. 15, 2022. Tarrant brings over 20 years of public company experience and has held various leadership roles at PRA Group since 2016. Her focus will be on talent recruitment, employee engagement, and diversity initiatives. Tarrant previously served as senior vice president and deputy general counsel, managing corporate legal matters and ESG initiatives. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's human resources operations.

PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA) has appointed Giovanna Genard as the new Vice President of External Affairs and Marketing Leader. Genard's role will focus on developing PRA Group's global communication, public relations, and brand strategy, enhancing the company's international reputation. With extensive experience in public and media relations, she has previously served at Old Dominion University as Assistant Vice President for Public Relations. Genard aims to further advance PRA Group's growth since its inception in 1996, reinforcing its commitment to improving customers' financial futures.

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) has appointed Najim Mostamand, CFA, as the new vice president of investor relations. Mostamand, who brings nearly a decade of experience from managing investor relations at over 20 small-cap companies, aims to enhance PRA Group's investor engagement strategies. Senior executives expressed optimism about his ability to further develop the company's investor relations roadmap and deepen relationships with stakeholders. Mostamand's appointment is seen as a strategic move to fortify the company’s long-term shareholder value.

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will report its second quarter 2022 results after market close on August 8, 2022. A webcast and conference call is scheduled for 5 p.m. E.T. on the same day. Investors can access the call via phone or online at the company's investor relations site. Additionally, PRA Group plans to report third quarter 2022 results on November 3, 2022.

PRA Group, Inc. (PRAA), a leader in acquiring nonperforming loans, announced a partnership with Truist to launch a financial wellness program for U.S. employees, aiming to enhance financial literacy and confidence. The program, which will be fully funded by PRA Group for employees and their families, offers online modules and coaching covering topics such as home budgeting, retirement investing, and credit building. The initiative responds to a decline in financial literacy in the U.S., as reported by the 2018 National Financial Capability Study, which noted that 72% of Americans experience financial stress.

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will present at the William Blair 42nd Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 7, 2022, at 1:00 PM ET. The event offers investors insights into the company's operations. A webcast will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of PRA Group's website. With a global presence, the company aids in returning capital to creditors, enhancing financial services for consumers across the Americas, Europe, and Australia.

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) CEO Kevin Stevenson received the Community Builders Award on May 20, 2022, recognizing his commitment to exemplary leadership and community advocacy. Stevenson has significantly impacted the debt collection industry, fostering a culture of giving back, with $10 million donated to charities and an additional $250,000 recently designated for employee-nominated nonprofits. Under his leadership, PRA Group has created over 1,500 jobs in Virginia, demonstrating a long-term focus on community and employee engagement.