Encore Capital Group, Inc. Announces Upcoming Investor Day on June 5

SAN DIEGO, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECPG), a leader in consumer debt buying and recovery, announced today that it will host its seventh annual investor day on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, in New York City, following the conclusion of business at its annual meeting of stockholders. Presentations by Encore's management team are scheduled to begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time and conclude by 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time.

Due to space limitations, registration is required to attend the investor day. Registration requests should be sent by e-mail and will be processed in the order in which they are received. During the course of these presentations, the Company may disclose material developments affecting its business and financial performance.

About Encore Capital Group, Inc.
Encore Capital Group is a leading provider of debt management and recovery solutions for consumers and property owners across a broad range of assets. Through its subsidiaries, Encore Capital Group purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers, and partners with individuals as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. Through its Propel Financial Services, LLC subsidiary, Encore Capital Group assists property owners who are delinquent on their property taxes by structuring affordable monthly payment plans.

Headquartered in San Diego, Encore Capital Group is a publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG) and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P SmallCap 600, and the Wilshire 4500. More information about Encore Capital Group can be found at www.encorecapital.com. Encore Capital Group's website, and the information contained therein, is not incorporated into and is not a part of this press release.

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Contact:

Encore Capital Group, Inc.

Paul Grinberg (858) 309-6904
[email protected]

Adam Sragovicz (858) 309-9509
[email protected]

SOURCE Encore Capital Group, Inc.