Encore Capital Group

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Encore Capital Group

COMPANY

Holding company for Midland Credit Management, Inc. (founded 1953), and other interests. Founded 1999 as MCM Capital Group by a consortium led by Nelson Peltz, Peter May, and Kerry Packer. Renamed 2002 to Encore Capital Group. It is a processor of credit-card receivables, attempting to extract value from these. The firm also provides bankruptcy services.

Official Website:
http://www.encorecapitalgroup.com/

Industry:
Business Services

Ticker:
NASDAQ:ECPG

Corporate headquarters:
San Diego, CA

Sales:
$222M (2005)

Employees:
900

BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Nelson Peltz Business c. 1943 CEO of Triarc

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