Encore Capital (NASDAQ: ECPG) executive completes 4,000-share Rule 10b5-1 stock sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Encore Capital Group executive John Yung reported two open-market sales of common stock. He sold 2,000 shares at $82.08 per share on June 10, 2026 and 2,000 shares at $80.51 per share on June 11, 2026. After these transactions, he directly holds 62,570 shares of Encore Capital common stock. The filing notes the sales were executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that has now been completed.

Insights

Equity compensation and insider-trading analyst

Executive sold 4,000 Encore shares under a completed 10b5-1 plan.

Encore Capital executive John Yung, President, International and Cabot, sold a total of 4,000 shares of common stock in two open-market transactions at prices between $80.51 and $82.08. These are straightforward non-derivative sales, with no option exercises reported.

The filing states the sales occurred pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 11, 2026, and that this plan is now completed. Such pre-arranged plans are set up in advance and are typically used for systematic diversification or liquidity.

Following the transactions, Yung directly owns 62,570 Encore shares, according to the filing. With no remaining derivative positions disclosed in this document, the activity appears as a modest, pre-planned reduction in his direct equity holdings rather than a large, discretionary shift.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 4,000 shares ($325,180)

Net Sell 2 txns

Insider Yung John

Role President, Intl. and Cabot

Sold 4,000 shs ($325K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	2,000	$80.51	$161K
Sale	Common Stock	2,000	$82.08	$164K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 62,570 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold June 10, 2026: 2,000 shares at $82.08 Shares sold June 11, 2026: 2,000 shares at $80.51 Total shares sold: 4,000 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold June 10, 2026 2,000 shares at $82.08 Open-market sale of common stock

Shares sold June 11, 2026 2,000 shares at $80.51 Open-market sale of common stock

Total shares sold 4,000 shares Combined open-market sales reported in Form 4

Shares held after transactions 62,570 shares Direct Encore Capital common stock ownership

Key Terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, open-market sale, Common Stock

3 terms

Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory

"The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan"

A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Yung John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

350 CAMINO DE LA REINA

SUITE 100

(Street)

SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA 92108

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC [ ECPG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President, Intl. and Cabot

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/10/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/10/2026		S		2,000(1)	D	$82.08	64,570	D
Common Stock	06/11/2026		S		2,000	D	$80.51	62,570	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the reporting person on March 11, 2026. This Rule 10b5-1 trading plan has now been completed.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michael Chin, Attorney-in-Fact for John Yung	06/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transactions did Encore Capital Group (ECPG) report for John Yung?

Encore Capital reported that executive John Yung sold 4,000 shares of common stock in two open-market transactions. He sold 2,000 shares at $82.08 on June 10, 2026, and 2,000 shares at $80.51 on June 11, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

At what prices did John Yung sell Encore Capital (ECPG) shares?

John Yung sold 2,000 Encore Capital shares at $82.08 per share on June 10, 2026, and another 2,000 shares at $80.51 per share on June 11, 2026. Both transactions were reported as open-market sales of common stock.

How many Encore Capital (ECPG) shares does John Yung hold after these sales?

After the reported transactions, John Yung directly holds 62,570 shares of Encore Capital common stock. This figure reflects his position after selling a total of 4,000 shares across two open-market transactions disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Were John Yung’s Encore Capital (ECPG) share sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

Yes. The filing states the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by John Yung on March 11, 2026. The same footnote clarifies that this Rule 10b5-1 trading plan has now been completed following the reported transactions.

What does John Yung’s Form 4 mean for Encore Capital (ECPG) investors?

The Form 4 shows a company executive selling 4,000 shares in pre-planned open-market transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. He continues to hold 62,570 shares directly. Such plan-based sales are generally viewed as routine portfolio management rather than a major strategic signal.