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Sep 30, 2020

Encore Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Achieved record global collections and ERC.

Key Takeaways

Encore Capital Group reported strong Q3 2020 financial results, with record global collections of $540 million and a 41% increase in GAAP net income to $55 million, or $1.72 per share. The company's estimated remaining collections (ERC) also reached a record $8.5 billion, up 15% year-over-year.

GAAP net income increased by 41% to $55 million, or $1.72 per share.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income grew by 42% to $74 million, or $2.31 per share.

Global collections reached a record $540 million, representing an 8% increase.

Estimated Remaining Collections (ERC) hit a record $8.5 billion, up 15%.

Total Revenue
$404M
Previous year: $356M
+13.4%
EPS
$2.31
Previous year: $1.64
+40.9%
Gross collections
$540M
Previous year: $499M
+8.2%
Gross Profit
$235M
Previous year: $193M
+21.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$170M
Previous year: $187M
-8.9%
Free Cash Flow
$30.6M
Previous year: $74.9M
-59.1%
Total Assets
$4.73B
Previous year: $4.71B
+0.5%

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Forward Guidance

Encore Capital Group anticipates an increase in charged-off receivables in the U.S. and U.K. markets in 2021 and beyond, positioning the company to assist more consumers with their financial recovery.

Positive Outlook

  • New global funding structure maximizes financial flexibility.
  • Strong balance sheet and liquidity.
  • Well-positioned for substantial increase in charged-off receivables.
  • Committed to supporting consumers and banks.
  • Aligned with CFPB's goal of fair treatment of consumers.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential increase in charged-off receivables may indicate economic challenges for consumers.
  • Uncertainties related to the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Increased interest expense due to financing transactions.
  • Payment to CFPB impacted GAAP net income.
  • Expenses related to the implementation of the new global funding structure.

Revenue & Expenses

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