- Encore's portfolio purchases in Q2 reached $367 million, up 32% YoY, driven by strong supply and attractive returns in the U.S. market.
- U.S. collections hit a record $490 million in Q2, a 24% increase YoY, supported by operational excellence and favorable market conditions.
- The U.S. market supply remains robust with elevated charge-off and delinquency rates, enabling continued strong purchasing and collection performance.
- MCM's Q2 portfolio purchases in the U.S. were a record $317 million, a 34% increase YoY, reflecting high confidence in the market environment.
- Management emphasizes that the U.S. environment remains highly favorable for portfolio acquisitions, with strong pricing and supply dynamics.
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