PRA Group, Inc. - PRAA STOCK NEWS

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 $2 billion invested in 11 European markets. His leadership is expected to bolster PRA's global investment strategy, particularly as the company anticipates increased supply in the coming months. The appointment comes as Chris Graves, the outgoing executive vice president, retires for health reasons, effective May 12, 2023. James's promotion is seen as a strategic move to maintain momentum in PRA Group's expansion and operational success across multiple markets.

PRA Group (NASDAQ: PRAA) has announced that it will report its first quarter 2023 results on May 8, 2023, after market close. Following the report, there will be a webcast and conference call at 5 p.m. E.T. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 internationally. Additionally, a replay of the call will be available until May 15, 2023.

The company is also scheduled to report its second quarter 2023 results on August 7, 2023. PRA Group focuses on acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, providing capital back to creditors to enhance financial services for consumers across Americas, Europe, and Australia.

PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA) announced the appointment of Vikram Atal as the new president and CEO, effective immediately, following the departure of Kevin Stevenson. Mr. Atal, a board member since 2015, has a 27-year career at Citigroup, leading significant financial operations globally. Under his leadership, PRA Group aims to enhance operational performance, expand into new markets, and capitalize on growth in the receivables pipeline. The company reported a purchase of $850 million in loan portfolios and cash collections of $1.7 billion in 2022, highlighting its growth trajectory and solid market position.

PRA Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRAA), a leader in managing nonperforming loans, announced a settlement with the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on March 23, 2023. Under this agreement, PRA will pay a $12 million penalty and approximately $15 million to affected consumers, impacting less than 0.1% of active accounts. Most of the financial implications were already recognized in the December 31, 2022 financial statements. PRA's leadership emphasizes their commitment to compliance and consumer service, expressing satisfaction in resolving this matter to focus on their core mission of aiding consumer financial recovery.