Encore Capital Group Announces Availability of 2010 Investor Day Webcast

SAN DIEGO — Encore Capital Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ECPG) announced that members of its management team will present today at the Company’s fourth annual investor day.

In the series of presentations, which will commence shortly after 9:00 a.m. ET, following the conclusion of business at Encore’s annual meeting of stockholders in New York City, management will discuss the Company’s strategy, performance and outlook.  Among other things, they will describe:

• The favorable supply and demand dynamics that are expected to drive a strong purchasing year for the Company;
• Insights revealed through rigorous analytics that inform the Company’s strategy and allow for a closer partnership with consumers;
• The increasing operational and financial leverage expected from the Company’s successful operating center in India; and,
• Encore’s strong financial performance.

Members of the public are invited to listen to Encore’s 2010 Investor Day via the Internet.  To access the live webcast, log on at the Investor Relations page of the Company’s website at www.encorecapitalgroup.com.  A replay of the webcast will be available online shortly after the conclusion of the live event.

About Encore Capital Group, Inc.
Encore Capital Group, Inc. is a systems-driven purchaser and manager of charged-off consumer receivables portfolios.  More information on the Company can be found at www.encorecapitalgroup.com.