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PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) is a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans. The company returns capital to banks and other creditors, helping to expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe, and Australia. PRA Group is renowned for its comprehensive debt resolution services, providing a range of revenue and recovery solutions for business and government clients.
The company operates in two main portfolio segments: Core, which focuses on purchasing and collecting nonperforming loans that the original lenders have chosen not to pursue, and Insolvency, which deals with nonperforming loans involving customers in bankruptcy proceedings. Additionally, PRA Group offers fee-based services on class action claims recoveries in the United States.
With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group collaborates closely with customers to help them resolve their debt, fostering a spirit of cooperation and financial improvement. The company's commitment to excellence has earned it numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Fortune's 100 fastest-growing companies for three years and Forbes' Best Small Companies in America for eight consecutive years since 2007.
In line with its commitment to diversity and inclusion, PRA Group has launched several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support its workforce. Noteworthy among them is the Black Excellence ERG, which celebrates and embraces Black culture globally. This ERG, along with others like Women in Business Advocates and the Mental and Emotional Well-Being ERG, underscores the company’s dedication to creating an inclusive environment.
Recent achievements include the financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, where PRA Group reported strong performance in its European sector and significant strides in improving its U.S. operations. The company purchased portfolios worth $285 million in the fourth quarter alone, demonstrating robust growth and investment discipline.
For those interested in the latest developments, PRA Group consistently updates its stakeholders through news releases and financial reports. Notable announcements include the appointment of Steve Macke as Global Operations Officer and the successful launch of the ¡Hola! ERG, aimed at supporting Hispanic and Latino employees.
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PRA Group (NASDAQ: PRAA) employees volunteered with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) to construct nearly 80 oyster cages as part of a restoration project, ahead of Earth Day on April 19, 2023. This initiative aims to revitalize the native oyster population, which has drastically declined, enhancing water quality and habitat for marine life in the Chesapeake Bay. The cages will support volunteer oyster gardeners and researchers from Hampton University in raising oysters to restore sanctuary reefs. Additionally, PRA employees processed over 150 bags of recycled oyster shells, potentially housing 425,000 new oysters, which can filter over 21 million gallons of water daily. PRA Group emphasizes community impact and environmental stewardship through its volunteer programs, highlighting the importance of collaboration for ecological restoration.
PRA Group has appointed Owen James as the new Global Investments Officer, effective April 7, 2023. James has over 30 years of industry experience, including a decade at PRA Group, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Acquisitions. He led significant investments in Europe, contributing to over