Encore Capital (NASDAQ: ECPG) details Q2 2026 results and $1B debt refinancing
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Encore Capital Group reported solid second-quarter 2026 results, with global portfolio purchases of $443.8 million, up 21% year over year, and global collections of $736.9 million, up 13%. Total revenues were $491.9 million, an 11% increase, generating GAAP net income of $64.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.81, up 13%.
Results included a $30.5 million loss on extinguishment of debt tied to a $1 billion refinancing that the company expects will reduce annual interest expense by about $15 million. U.S. MCM operations delivered record portfolio purchases of $372 million and record collections of $572 million, up 17%, while European Cabot operations purchased $72 million of portfolios and collected $164 million, similar to last year.
Estimated Remaining Collections reached $10.18 billion, up 9%. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $202.6 million from $164.2 million. Encore now expects full-year 2026 collections between $2.80 billion and $2.85 billion, diluted EPS between $13.00 and $14.00, and portfolio purchasing of $1.4–$1.5 billion. The company also repurchased about $27 million of common stock in the quarter.
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Filing Explained
The furnished results disclose completed refinancing mechanics and a lower common-share count, alongside June 30 debt and cash balances.
Under Item 2.02, the company furnished its second-quarter results rather than filing them for purposes of Section 18 liability; the report therefore records a results disclosure and its accompanying exhibit in that stated regulatory status.
The May refinancing is reflected in financing cash flows through
The company also reported
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Revenues: $491,872
Q2 2026 Net income: $63,999
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS: $2.81
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8 metrics
Q2 2026 Revenues
$491,872
Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Q2 2026 Net income
$63,999
Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Q2 2026 Diluted EPS
$2.81
Diluted earnings per share for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
Global portfolio purchases Q2 2026
$443,815
Portfolio purchases for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Global collections Q2 2026
$736,864
Collections for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Loss on extinguishment of debt Q2 2026
$30,533
Loss on extinguishment of debt recognized in Q2 2026 (in thousands)
Total assets June 30, 2026
$5,565,263
Total assets as of June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Adjusted EBITDA Q2 2026
$202,563
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 (in thousands)
Key Terms
Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC), variable interest entities, loss on extinguishment of debt, Adjusted EBITDA, +1 more
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Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC) financial
"Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC) | $ | 10,178,335"
variable interest entities financial
"assets and liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”)"
A variable interest entity (VIE) is a business that a company controls through contracts or special arrangements instead of owning a majority of its shares, like steering a puppet without holding its ticket. Investors care because these arrangements can hide who really bears the financial risks and rewards, affect how assets and liabilities appear on financial statements, and create extra legal or enforcement uncertainty that can change the value and risk of an investment.
loss on extinguishment of debt financial
"Loss on extinguishment of debt | (30,533)"
Loss on extinguishment of debt is the accounting hit a company records when it retires or restructures a loan or bond for an amount that exceeds the debt’s recorded value—like paying more than the remaining balance to settle a loan early. It matters to investors because it reduces reported profit and can use cash, but may also cut future interest costs or signal financial stress; understanding it helps assess earnings quality and balance-sheet strength.
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Metrics Adjusted EBITDA"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
Consumer Bill of Rights regulatory
"Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights"
Earnings Snapshot
Revenues: $491,872 · Guidance included
quarter ended June 30, 2026
Revenues
$491,872
up 11% year-over-year
Net income
$63,999
up 9% year-over-year
Diluted EPS
$2.81
up 13% year-over-year
Collections
$736,864
up 13% year-over-year
Guidance
Encore expects 2026 collections of $2.80–$2.85 billion, diluted EPS of $13.00–$14.00, and portfolio purchases of $1.4–$1.5 billion.
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FAQ
What were Encore Capital (ECPG) revenues and net income in Q2 2026?
Encore Capital reported Q2 2026 revenues of $491.9 million and net income of $64.0 million. These results compare to $442.1 million of revenue and $58.7 million of net income in Q2 2025, reflecting double‑digit top‑line growth and higher profitability.
How did Encore Capital (ECPG) portfolio purchases and collections perform in Q2 2026?
Global portfolio purchases reached $443.8 million, up 21% year over year, and global collections were $736.9 million, up 13%. U.S. MCM purchases were a record $372 million with record collections of $572 million, while European Cabot collections were $164 million.
What refinancing did Encore Capital (ECPG) complete and how did it affect Q2 2026 results?
Encore refinanced $1 billion of debt in May 2026, recording $30.5 million of refinancing costs and a loss on extinguishment in Q2. Management states this refinancing is expected to save approximately $15 million in annual interest expense going forward.
What 2026 guidance did Encore Capital (ECPG) provide for collections and EPS?
Encore now expects 2026 collections between $2.80 billion and $2.85 billion, implying 8–10% year‑over‑year growth. It also expects 2026 EPS between $13.00 and $14.00, which incorporates about $1.00 per share of refinancing costs recorded in the second quarter.
How did Encore Capital’s (ECPG) Adjusted EBITDA change in Q2 2026?
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2026 was $202.6 million, up from $164.2 million in Q2 2025. For the first half of 2026, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $399.1 million, compared with $304.7 million in the first half of 2025, reflecting stronger collections and portfolio performance.
What were Encore Capital (ECPG) key balance sheet figures as of June 30, 2026?
As of June 30, 2026, Encore reported total assets of $5.57 billion, including $4.61 billion of receivable portfolios, and borrowings of $4.18 billion. Total stockholders’ equity was $1.08 billion, with 21.2 million common shares issued and outstanding.
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 5, 2026, Encore Capital Group, Inc. (“Encore”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference herein.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: | August 5, 2026 | /s/ Tomas Hernanz | ||||||
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Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
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Encore Capital Group Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
•Favorable purchasing conditions continue in U.S. market
•Global portfolio purchases of $444 million, including record $372 million in U.S.
•Global collections up 13% to record $737 million
•Earnings per share of $2.81 includes $1.00 per share of refinancing costs
SAN DIEGO, August 5, 2026 -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG), an international specialty finance company, today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“Encore’s performance in the second quarter affirmed our industry leadership through record U.S. portfolio purchasing and record global collections in addition to meaningfully improving the funding of our global business through a billion-dollar refinancing at attractive terms,” said Ashish Masih, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Second quarter global portfolio purchases were $444 million and global collections were $737 million. This collections performance helped drive GAAP net income in the second quarter of $64 million or $2.81 per share, which includes refinancing costs of $1.00 per share.”
“Our MCM business in the U.S. continues to deliver very strong results. Capitalizing on the ongoing attractive market opportunity in the U.S. driven by ample portfolio supply, MCM purchased $372 million of portfolios in the second quarter, our strongest purchasing quarter ever. MCM also delivered record collections of $572 million in the second quarter, up 17% compared to Q2 a year ago. This exceptional collections performance is the result of strong execution and continued significant portfolio purchasing as well as the deployment of new technologies, enhanced digital capabilities and continued operational innovation.”
“Our Cabot business in Europe delivered a solid second quarter. Portfolio purchases were $72 million while collections of $164 million were in line with the second quarter last year.”
“In May we refinanced $1 billion of debt, incurring $30.5 million of refinancing costs in the second quarter, which will save approximately $15 million in annual interest expense going forward.”
“As a result of our strong first half of the year, we are revising our global collections guidance and now expect our full-year 2026 collections to be in a range between $2.80 billion and $2.85 billion, reflecting year-over-year growth of 8-10%. Additionally, we now expect our EPS in 2026 to be within a range from $13.00 to $14.00 per share, even after absorbing $1.00 per share of refinancing costs in the second quarter. Our guidance for portfolio purchasing remains within a range from $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion. As always, we remain committed to the critical role we play in the consumer credit ecosystem and to helping consumers restore their financial health,” said Masih.
In the second quarter, the company repurchased approximately $27 million of its shares of common stock.
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Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2026:
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except percentages and earnings per share) | 2026 | 2025 | Change | ||||||||||||||
Portfolio purchases(1) | $ | 443,815 | $ | 367,099 | 21% | ||||||||||||
Average receivable portfolios(2) | $ | 4,523,560 | $ | 4,068,656 | 11% | ||||||||||||
Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC) | $ | 10,178,335 | $ | 9,362,400 | 9% | ||||||||||||
Collections | $ | 736,864 | $ | 654,985 | 13% | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 491,872 | $ | 442,122 | 11% | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | $ | 304,970 | $ | 291,389 | 5% | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 63,999 | $ | 58,721 | 9% | ||||||||||||
Earnings per share | $ | 2.81 | $ | 2.49 | 13% | ||||||||||||
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(1)Includes U.S. purchases of $372.3 million and $317.3 million, and Europe purchases of $71.5 million and $49.8 million in Q2 2026 and Q2 2025, respectively.
(2)Represents the average of receivable portfolios for the quarter (sum of receivable portfolios at the beginning and end of the quarter divided by 2).
Conference Call and Webcast
Encore will host a conference call and slide presentation today, August 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific / 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, to present and discuss second quarter results.
Members of the public are invited to access the live webcast via the Internet by logging in on the Investor Relations page of Encore's website at encorecapital.com. To access the live conference call by telephone, please pre-register using this link. Registrants will receive confirmation with dial-in details.
For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website shortly after the call concludes.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This news release includes certain financial measures that exclude the impact of certain items and therefore have not been calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The Company has included information concerning adjusted EBITDA because management utilizes this information in the evaluation of its operations and believes that this measure is a useful indicator of the Company’s ability to generate cash collections in excess of operating expenses through the liquidation of its receivable portfolios. Adjusted EBITDA has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income and net income per share as indicators of the Company’s operating performance. Further, this non-GAAP financial measure, as presented by the Company, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is below.
About Encore Capital Group, Inc.
Encore Capital Group is an international specialty finance company that provides debt recovery solutions and other related services for consumers across a broad range of financial assets. Through its subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers.
Encore partners with individuals as they repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore is the first and only company of its kind to operate with a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap 600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can be found at http://www.encorecapital.com.
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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
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ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition
(In Thousands, Except Par Value Amounts)
(Unaudited)
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 182,932 | $ | 156,784 | |||||||
Receivable portfolios, net | 4,609,705 | 4,371,532 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 80,615 | 82,080 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 163,269 | 193,113 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 528,742 | 536,291 | |||||||||
Total assets | $ | 5,565,263 | $ | 5,339,800 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Equity | |||||||||||
| Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 190,810 | $ | 230,261 | |||||||
| Borrowings | 4,179,515 | 4,001,293 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 116,221 | 131,496 | |||||||||
Total liabilities | 4,486,546 | 4,363,050 | |||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||||||
| Equity: | |||||||||||
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||||||
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 75,000 shares authorized, 21,209 and 21,688 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively | 212 | 217 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | — | — | |||||||||
| Accumulated earnings | 1,209,896 | 1,104,640 | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (131,391) | (128,107) | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 1,078,717 | 976,750 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 5,565,263 | $ | 5,339,800 | |||||||
The following table presents certain assets and liabilities of consolidated variable interest entities (“VIEs”) included in the condensed consolidated statements of financial condition above. Most assets in the table below include those assets that can only be used to settle obligations of consolidated VIEs. The liabilities exclude amounts where creditors or beneficial interest holders have recourse to the general credit of the Company.
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 47,527 | $ | 40,256 | |||||||
Receivable portfolios, net | 1,221,069 | 1,151,221 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 4,272 | 3,540 | |||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 2,545 | 3,101 | |||||||||
| Borrowings | 785,213 | 791,182 | |||||||||
| Other liabilities | 315 | 2,774 | |||||||||
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ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Portfolio revenue | $ | 400,242 | $ | 361,174 | $ | 790,261 | $ | 706,392 | |||||||||||||||
| Changes in recoveries | 71,115 | 55,599 | 133,855 | 77,063 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total debt purchasing revenue | 471,357 | 416,773 | 924,116 | 783,455 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Servicing revenue | 18,228 | 22,300 | 38,866 | 44,847 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other revenues | 2,287 | 3,049 | 4,301 | 6,595 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 491,872 | 442,122 | 967,283 | 834,897 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salaries and employee benefits | 119,585 | 117,738 | 234,126 | 223,670 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of legal collections | 96,599 | 79,649 | 185,820 | 147,662 | |||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 38,724 | 41,327 | 78,353 | 82,345 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other operating expenses | 36,831 | 36,990 | 71,664 | 71,242 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Collection agency commissions | 6,119 | 8,374 | 12,456 | 15,247 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,112 | 7,311 | 13,970 | 14,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 304,970 | 291,389 | 596,389 | 554,821 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income from operations | 186,902 | 150,733 | 370,894 | 280,076 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (73,907) | (73,943) | (146,957) | (144,473) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (30,533) | — | (30,533) | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 385 | 1,226 | 1,175 | 2,873 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other expense | (104,055) | (72,717) | (176,315) | (141,600) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 82,847 | 78,016 | 194,579 | 138,476 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | (18,848) | (19,295) | (44,337) | (32,959) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 63,999 | $ | 58,721 | $ | 150,242 | $ | 105,517 | |||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 2.97 | $ | 2.50 | $ | 6.94 | $ | 4.45 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.81 | $ | 2.49 | $ | 6.66 | $ | 4.41 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 21,554 | 23,507 | 21,640 | 23,692 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 22,791 | 23,578 | 22,555 | 23,926 | |||||||||||||||||||
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ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, In Thousands)
| Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 150,242 | $ | 105,517 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,970 | 14,655 | |||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 30,533 | — | |||||||||
| Other non-cash interest expense, net | 5,189 | 7,211 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 10,618 | 8,707 | |||||||||
| Changes in recoveries | (133,855) | (77,063) | |||||||||
| Other, net | 7,623 | 7,045 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||||||||||
| Other assets | 8,530 | 14,897 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities | (39,904) | (26,162) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 52,946 | 54,807 | |||||||||
| Investing activities: | |||||||||||
Purchases of receivable portfolios, net of put-backs | (800,301) | (725,391) | |||||||||
Collections applied to receivable portfolios | 665,017 | 553,400 | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (13,249) | (13,320) | |||||||||
| Other, net | 17,883 | 15,659 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (130,650) | (169,652) | |||||||||
| Financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Payment of loan and debt refinancing costs | (38,382) | (2,491) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from credit facilities | 791,079 | 549,605 | |||||||||
| Repayment of credit facilities | (723,790) | (418,463) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from senior secured notes | 1,128,676 | — | |||||||||
| Repayment of senior secured notes | (983,540) | — | |||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (47,029) | (25,215) | |||||||||
| Other, net | (20,182) | (16,206) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 106,832 | 87,230 | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 29,128 | (27,615) | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (2,980) | 646 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 156,784 | 199,865 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 182,932 | $ | 172,896 | |||||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 148,719 | $ | 133,830 | |||||||
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds | 33,786 | 29,278 | |||||||||
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities: | |||||||||||
Receivable portfolios transferred to real estate owned | $ | 1,868 | $ | 2,011 | |||||||
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ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
Supplemental Financial Information
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Metrics
Adjusted EBITDA
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, unaudited) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||
| GAAP net income, as reported | $ | 63,999 | $ | 58,721 | $ | 150,242 | $ | 105,517 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 73,907 | 73,943 | 146,957 | 144,473 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | (1,092) | (1,362) | (2,186) | (2,908) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 18,848 | 19,295 | 44,337 | 32,959 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 7,112 | 7,311 | 13,970 | 14,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6,043 | 5,283 | 10,618 | 8,707 | |||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition, integration and restructuring related expenses(1) | 3,213 | 1,042 | 4,678 | 1,290 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 30,533 | — | 30,533 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 202,563 | $ | 164,233 | $ | 399,149 | $ | 304,693 | |||||||||||||||
Collections applied to principal balance(2) | $ | 269,880 | $ | 244,677 | $ | 539,349 | $ | 488,977 | |||||||||||||||
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(1)Amount represents acquisition, integration and restructuring related expenses. We adjust for this amount because we believe these expenses are not indicative of ongoing operations; therefore, adjusting for these expenses enhances comparability to prior periods, anticipated future periods, and our competitors’ results.
(2)Amount represents (a) gross collections from receivable portfolios less (b) debt purchasing revenue, plus (c) proceeds applied to basis from sales of real estate owned (“REO”) assets and, when applicable, other receivable portfolios. A reconciliation of “collections applied to receivable portfolios, net” to “collections applied to principal balance” is available in the Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2026.