Encore Capital Group to Present at the JMP Securities 12th Annual Research Conference and the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Financial Services Unconference

May 8, 2013 at 6:37 PM EDT

Company Release - 05/08/2013 16:05

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- – Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECPG), a leading provider of debt management and recovery solutions for consumers and property owners across a broad range of assets, announced today that Ken Vecchione, its President, and Paul Grinberg, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be making a presentation to the investment community at the JMP Securities Financial Services and Real Estate Conference to be held in San Francisco, CA on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. EDT. A webcast and copy of the presentation will be made available at the Company's website in the Investors section. Paul Grinberg will also be presenting at the SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Financial Services Unconference in New York on May 21st and 22nd. 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
paul.grinberg@encorecapital.com

Adam Sragovicz (858) 309-9509
adam.sragovicz@encorecapital.com

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