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PRA GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2022 June (Form 10-Q)


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022
Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from ________ to ________
Commission File Number: 000-50058
PRA Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware75-3078675
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

120 Corporate Boulevard
Norfolk, Virginia 23502
(Address of principal executive offices)

(888) 772-7326
(Registrant's Telephone No., including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per sharePRAANASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes  þ   No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes  þ   No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer  þ   Accelerated filer  ¨   Non-accelerated filer  ¨   Smaller reporting company  ☐ Emerging growth company  ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  ☐   No  þ

The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of August 3, 2022 was 38,975,989.



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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021
(Amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
June 30,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$67,974 $87,584 
Investments86,386 92,977 
Finance receivables, net3,183,632 3,428,285 
Income taxes receivable42,207 41,146 
Deferred tax assets, net63,810 67,760 
Right-of-use assets55,877 56,713 
Property and equipment, net54,182 54,513 
Goodwill437,032 480,263 
Other assets97,653 57,002 
Total assets$4,088,753 $4,366,243 
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable$4,689 $3,821 
Accrued expenses97,139 127,802 
Income taxes payable15,575 19,276 
Deferred tax liabilities, net44,029 36,630 
Lease liabilities60,681 61,188 
Interest-bearing deposits114,383 124,623 
Borrowings2,481,622 2,608,714 
Other liabilities28,268 59,352 
Total liabilities2,846,386 3,041,406 
Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 39,639 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2022; 100,000 shares authorized, 41,008 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021
396 410 
Additional paid-in capital— — 
Retained earnings1,554,237 1,552,845 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(347,821)(266,909)
Total stockholders' equity - PRA Group, Inc.1,206,812 1,286,346 
Noncontrolling interest35,555 38,491 
Total equity1,242,367 1,324,837 
Total liabilities and equity$4,088,753 $4,366,243 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Income Statements
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
2022202120222021
Revenues:
Portfolio income$194,009 $219,137 $401,541 $450,809 
Changes in expected recoveries56,567 63,548 86,481 113,684 
Total portfolio revenue250,576 282,685 488,022 564,493 
Fee income6,467 2,453 8,297 4,634 
Other revenue1,219 491 2,548 5,971 
Total revenues258,262 285,629 498,867 575,098 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee services74,137 79,632 145,233 153,616 
Legal collection fees9,554 12,289 20,427 25,215 
Legal collection costs17,746 18,469 34,303 39,781 
Agency fees14,826 15,908 32,214 31,499 
Outside fees and services27,493 20,973 46,871 41,733 
Communication9,528 10,594 22,111 23,257 
Rent and occupancy4,633 4,643 9,620 9,123 
Depreciation and amortization3,865 3,815 7,643 7,796 
Other operating expenses12,743 15,092 24,741 28,110 
Total operating expenses174,525 181,415 343,163 360,130 
   Income from operations83,737 104,214 155,704 214,968 
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense, net(31,562)(30,836)(63,310)(62,388)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)1,319 (1,079)787 (1,105)
Other(181)183 (671)209 
Income before income taxes53,313 72,482 92,510 151,684 
Income tax expense14,177 11,921 18,756 29,243 
Net income39,136 60,561 73,754 122,441 
Adjustment for net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests2,652 4,565 (2,702)8,039 
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$36,484 $55,996 $76,456 $114,402 
Net income per common share attributable to PRA Group, Inc.:
Basic$0.92 $1.22 $1.90 $2.50 
Diluted$0.91 $1.22 $1.88 $2.48 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic39,779 45,807 40,278 45,738 
Diluted39,900 46,059 40,602 46,051 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
2022202120222021
Net income$39,136 $60,561 $73,754 $122,441 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments(115,536)19,087 (103,266)(5,444)
Cash flow hedges5,837 1,355 24,417 13,678 
Debt securities available-for-sale(242)(142)(402)(142)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income(109,941)20,300 (79,251)8,092 
Total comprehensive (loss)/income(70,805)80,861 (5,497)130,533 
Less comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to noncontrolling interests(3,177)6,648 (1,041)5,698 
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$(67,628)$74,213 $(4,456)$124,835 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

Common StockAdditional Paid-InRetainedAccumulated Other ComprehensiveNoncontrollingTotal
SharesAmountCapitalEarnings(Loss)InterestEquity
Balance at December 31, 202141,008 $410 $— $1,552,845 $(266,909)$38,491 $1,324,837 
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income— — — 39,972 — (5,354)34,618 
Currency translation adjustments— — — — 4,780 7,490 12,270 
Cash flow hedges— — — — 18,580 — 18,580 
Debt securities available-for-sale— — — — (160)— (160)
Vesting of restricted stock262 (3)— — — — 
Repurchase and cancellation of common stock(860)(9)4,527 (43,972)— — (39,454)
Share-based compensation expense— 3,891 — — — 3,891 
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes— — (8,415)— — — (8,415)
Balance at March 31, 202240,410 $404 $— $1,548,845 $(243,709)$40,627 $1,346,167 
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income— — — 36,484 — 2,652 39,136 
Currency translation adjustments— — — — (109,707)(5,829)(115,536)
Cash flow hedges— — — — 5,837 — 5,837 
Debt securities available-for-sale— — — — (242)— (242)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest— — — — — (3,494)(3,494)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest— — — — — 1,599 1,599 
Vesting of restricted stock37 — — — — — — 
Repurchase and cancellation of common stock(808)(8)(3,835)(31,092)— — (34,935)
Share-based compensation expense— — 3,849 — — — 3,849 
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes— — (14)— — — (14)
Balance at June 30, 202239,639 $396 $— $1,554,237 $(347,821)$35,555 $1,242,367 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.



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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

Common StockAdditional Paid-InRetainedAccumulated Other ComprehensiveNoncontrollingTotal
SharesAmountCapitalEarnings(Loss)InterestEquity
Balance at December 31, 202045,585 $456 $75,282 $1,511,970 $(245,791)$31,609 $1,373,526 
Effect of change in accounting principle (1)
— — (26,697)12,008 — — (14,689)
Balance at January 1, 202145,585 456 48,585 1,523,978 (245,791)31,609 1,358,837 
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income— — — 58,406 — 3,474 61,880 
Currency translation adjustments— — — — (20,108)(4,423)(24,531)
Cash flow hedges— — — — 12,323 — 12,323 
Distributions to noncontrolling interest— — — — — (3,933)(3,933)
Vesting of restricted stock214 (2)— — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — 4,113 — — — 4,113 
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes— — (5,460)— — — (5,460)
Balance at March 31, 202145,799 $458 $47,236 $1,582,384 $(253,576)$26,727 $1,403,229 
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income— — — 55,996 — 4,565 60,561 
Currency translation adjustments— — — — 17,004 2,083 19,087 
Cash flow hedges— — — — 1,355 — 1,355 
Debt securities available-for-sale— — — — (142)— (142)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest— — — — — (13,120)(13,120)
Vesting of restricted stock38 — — — — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — 4,040 — — — 4,040 
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes— — (70)— — — (70)
Balance at June 30, 202145,837 $458 $51,206 $1,638,380 $(235,359)$20,255 $1,474,940 
(1) Reflects adjustments recorded for the January 1, 2021 adoption of an accounting update. Refer to the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.



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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended
20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$73,754 $122,441 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense7,740 8,153 
Depreciation and amortization7,643 7,796 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs5,098 4,647 
Changes in expected recoveries(86,481)(113,684)
Deferred income taxes484 (246)
Net unrealized foreign currency transactions(22,597)948 
Fair value in earnings for equity securities(148)307 
Other(614)(180)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other assets(490)5,901 
Accounts payable1,288 (18)
Income taxes payable, net(5,941)(1,724)
Accrued expenses(16,505)(11,142)
Other liabilities(5,382)(1,598)
Right of use asset/lease liability387 36 
Net cash (used)/provided by operating activities(41,764)21,637 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment, net(8,212)(4,098)
Purchases of finance receivables(378,798)(379,406)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance535,537 657,344 
Purchases of investments(2,292)(63,730)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments775 31,220 
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired— (647)
Net cash provided by investing activities147,010 240,683 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from lines of credit1,262,320 219,416 
Principal payments on lines of credit(1,267,470)(496,700)
Principal payments on long-term debt(5,000)(5,000)
Repurchases of common stock(86,371)— 
Payments of origination cost and fees(7,727)(260)
Tax withholdings related to share-based payments(8,428)(5,529)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest(3,493)(17,052)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest1,599 — 
Net increase in interest-bearing deposits4,326 3,715 
Net cash used in financing activities(110,244)(301,410)
Effect of exchange rate on cash(14,958)(1,313)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(19,956)(40,403)
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period89,072 121,047 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$69,116 $80,644 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest$59,487 $58,648 
Cash paid for income taxes24,127 31,093 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reconciliation:
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets$67,974 $76,013 
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets1,142 4,631 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$69,116 $80,644 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Organization and Business:
Nature of operations: As used herein, the terms "PRA Group," the "Company," or similar terms refer to PRA Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
PRA Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, is a global financial and business services company with operations in the Americas, Europe and Australia. The Company's primary business is the purchase, collection and management of portfolios of nonperforming loans. The Company also provides fee-based services on class action claims recoveries and by servicing consumer bankruptcy accounts in the United States ("U.S.").
Basis of presentation: The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss) and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring items, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022, its Consolidated Income Statements and Statements of Comprehensive (Loss)/Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and its Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity and Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 have been included. The Company's Consolidated Income Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 may not be indicative of future results.
These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 10-K").
Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of PRA Group and other entities in which the Company has a controlling interest. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest, through ownership of the majority of the entities’ voting equity interests, or through other contractual rights that give the Company control, consist of entities which purchase and collect on portfolios of nonperforming loans.
Investments in companies in which the Company has significant influence over operating and financing decisions, but does not own a majority of the voting equity interests, are accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting, which requires the Company to recognize its proportionate share of the entity’s net earnings. These investments are included in Other assets, with income or loss included in Other revenue.
The Company performs on-going reassessments of whether changes in the facts and circumstances regarding the Company’s involvement with an entity cause the Company’s consolidation conclusion to change.
Segments: The Company has determined that it has two operating segments that meet the aggregation criteria of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 280, Segment Reporting ("ASC 280") and, therefore, it has one reportable segment, accounts receivable management. This conclusion is based on similarities among the operating units, including economic characteristics, the nature of the products and services, the nature of the production processes, the types or class of customer for their products and services, the methods used to distribute their products and services and the nature of the regulatory environment.
The following tables show the amount of revenue generated for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, and long-lived assets held at June 30, 2022 and 2021, both for the U.S., the Company's country of domicile, and outside of the U.S. (amounts in thousands):
As of and for theAs of and for the
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
United States$136,852 $82,927 $168,689 $90,423 
United Kingdom45,880 12,105 42,459 2,299 
Other (1)
75,530 15,027 74,481 12,241 
Total$258,262 $110,059 $285,629 $104,963 
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

As of and for theAs of and for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022Six months ended June 30, 2021
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
United States$288,277 $82,927 $346,870 $90,423 
United Kingdom89,834 12,105 90,636 2,299 
Other (1)
120,756 15,027 137,592 12,241 
Total$498,867 $110,059 $575,098 $104,963 
(1) None of the countries included in "Other" comprise greater than 10% of the Company's consolidated revenues or long-lived assets.
(2) Based on the Company’s financial statement information used to produce the Company's general-purpose financial statements, it is impracticable to report further breakdowns of revenues from external customers by product or service.
Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the related operations. Long-lived assets consist of net property and equipment and right-of-use assets. The Company reports revenues earned from collection activities on nonperforming loans, fee-based services and investments. For additional information on the Company's investments, see Note 3.
2. Finance Receivables, net:
Finance receivables, net consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Amortized cost$— $— 
Negative allowance for expected recoveries (1)
3,183,632 3,428,285 
Balance at end of period$3,183,632 $3,428,285 
(1) The negative allowance balance includes certain portfolios of nonperforming loans for which the Company holds a beneficial interest representing approximately 0.9% of the balance.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Changes in the negative allowance for expected recoveries by portfolio segment for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$2,902,321 $408,426 $3,310,747 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
223,776 7,570 231,346 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(143,630)(14,132)(157,762)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(211,028)(46,238)(257,266)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
43,322 13,245 56,567 
Balance at end of period$2,814,761 $368,871 $3,183,632 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$2,891,474 $481,192 $3,372,666 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
205,035 14,642 219,677 
Foreign currency translation adjustment20,512 1,420 21,932 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(282,240)(46,545)(328,785)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
60,182 3,366 63,548 
Balance at end of period$2,894,963 $454,075 $3,349,038 

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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions
Portfolio acquisitions for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$1,108,890 $36,076 $1,144,966 
Noncredit discount(145,332)(3,250)(148,582)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(739,782)(25,256)(765,038)
Purchase price$223,776 $7,570 $231,346 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$1,275,628 $60,316 $1,335,944 
Noncredit discount(172,655)(5,515)(178,170)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(897,938)(40,159)(938,097)
Purchase price$205,035 $14,642 $219,677 
The initial negative allowance recorded on portfolio acquisitions for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(739,782)$(25,256)$(765,038)
Writeoffs, net739,782 25,256 765,038 
Expected recoveries223,776 7,570 231,346 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$223,776 $7,570 $231,346 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(897,938)$(40,159)$(938,097)
Writeoffs, net897,938 40,159 938,097 
Expected recoveries205,035 14,642 219,677 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$205,035 $14,642 $219,677 
(2) Recoveries applied to negative allowance
Recoveries applied to the negative allowance were calculated as follows for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$393,149 $58,126 $451,275 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income182,121 11,888 194,009 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$211,028 $46,238 $257,266 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$486,121 $61,801 $547,922 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income 203,881 15,256 219,137 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$282,240 $46,545 $328,785 
(a) Recoveries includes cash collections, buybacks and other cash-based adjustments.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(3) Changes in expected recoveries
Changes in expected recoveries consisted of the following for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries $15,640 $5,059 $20,699 
Recoveries received in excess of forecast27,682 8,186 35,868 
Changes in expected recoveries$43,322 $13,245 $56,567 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries $(5,350)$(6,495)$(11,845)
Recoveries received in excess of forecast65,532 9,861 75,393 
Changes in expected recoveries$60,182 $3,366 $63,548 
In order to make estimates of cash collections, the Company considered historical performance, current economic forecasts, short-term and long-term growth and consumer habits in the various geographies in which the Company operates. The Company considered recent collection activity in its determination to adjust assumptions related to estimated remaining collections ("ERC") for certain pools. Based on these considerations, the Company’s estimates incorporate changes in both amounts and in the timing of expected cash collections over the forecast period.
Changes in expected recoveries for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were a net positive $56.6 million. This reflects $35.9 million in recoveries received in excess of forecast reflecting cash collections overperformance and a $20.7 million positive adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The changes in expected future recoveries reflects the Company's assessment of certain older pools, where continued strong performance has resulted in an increase to the Company's forecasted ERC. The Company continues to believe that the majority of the overperformance it has experienced in its more recent pools was due to acceleration in the timing of cash collections rather than an increase in total expected collections.
Changes in expected recoveries for the three months ended June 30, 2021 were a net positive $63.5 million. This reflected $75.4 million in recoveries received in excess of forecast, which was largely due to significant cash collections overperformance in the second quarter of 2021, partially offset by an $11.8 million negative adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The changes in expected future recoveries reflected the Company's assumption that the majority of the overperformance was acceleration of future collections combined with adjustments in some geographies to increase near-term expected collections, to bring them in line with performance trends, with corresponding reductions made later in that forecast period.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Changes in the negative allowance for expected recoveries by portfolio segment for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$2,989,932 $438,353 $3,428,285 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
353,180 25,618 378,798 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(154,639)(19,756)(174,395)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(442,181)(93,356)(535,537)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
68,469 18,012 86,481 
Balance at end of period$2,814,761 $368,871 $3,183,632 
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$3,019,477 $495,311 $3,514,788 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
338,042 40,596 378,638 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(3,737)3,009 (728)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(567,411)(89,933)(657,344)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
108,592 5,092 113,684 
Balance at end of period$2,894,963 $454,075 $3,349,038 
(1) Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions
Portfolio acquisitions for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$2,056,947 $133,159 $2,190,106 
Noncredit discount(236,932)(9,102)(246,034)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(1,466,835)(98,439)(1,565,274)
Purchase price$353,180 $25,618 $378,798 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$2,364,283 $195,127 $2,559,410 
Noncredit discount(305,187)(13,013)(318,200)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(1,721,054)(141,518)(1,862,572)
Purchase price$338,042 $40,596 $378,638 
The initial negative allowance recorded on portfolio acquisitions for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was as follows (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(1,466,835)$(98,439)$(1,565,274)
Writeoffs, net1,466,835 98,439 1,565,274 
Expected recoveries353,180 25,618 378,798 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$353,180 $25,618 $378,798 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(1,721,054)$(141,518)$(1,862,572)
Writeoffs, net1,721,054 141,518 1,862,572 
Expected recoveries338,042 40,596 378,638 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$338,042 $40,596 $378,638 




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(2) Recoveries applied to negative allowance
Recoveries applied to the negative allowance were calculated as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$818,657 $118,421 $937,078 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income376,476 25,065 401,541 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$442,181 $93,356 $535,537 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$986,453 $121,700 $1,108,153 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income 419,042 31,767 450,809 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$567,411 $89,933 $657,344 
(a) Recoveries includes cash collections, buybacks and other cash-based adjustments.
(3) Changes in expected recoveries
Changes in expected recoveries consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries $25,411 $1,534 $26,945 
Recoveries received in excess of forecast43,058 16,478 59,536 
Changes in expected recoveries$68,469 $18,012 $86,481 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries $(51,852)$(12,845)$(64,697)
Recoveries received in excess of forecast160,444 17,937 178,381 
Changes in expected recoveries$108,592 $5,092 $113,684 
Changes in expected recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2022 were a net positive $86.5 million. This reflects $59.5 million in recoveries received in excess of forecast reflecting cash collections overperformance and a $26.9 million positive adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The changes in expected future recoveries reflects the Company's assessment of certain older pools, where continued strong performance has resulted in an increase to the Company's forecasted ERC. The Company continues to believe that the majority of the overperformance in its more recent pools was due to acceleration in the timing of cash collections rather than an increase in total expected collections. The change in expected recoveries also included a $20.5 million write down during the first quarter in 2022 on one portfolio in Brazil.
Changes in expected recoveries for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were a net positive $113.7 million. The changes were the net result of recoveries in excess of forecast of $178.4 million from significant cash collection overperformance in 2020 and 2021 reduced by a $64.7 million negative adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The change in expected future recoveries reflected the Company's assumption that the majority of the first half of 2021 overperformance was due to acceleration of future collections, combined with adjustments in some geographies to increase near-term expected collections bringing in them in line with performance trends, with corresponding reductions made later in that forecast period.
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3. Investments:
Investments consisted of the following at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Debt securities
Available-for-sale$67,913 $77,538 
Equity securities
Exchange traded funds4,349 1,746 
Private equity funds4,974 5,137 
Mutual funds511 508 
Equity method investments8,639 8,048 
Total investments$86,386 $92,977 
Debt Securities
Available-for-sale
Government securities: The Company's investments in government instruments, including bonds and treasury securities, are classified as available-for-sale and are stated at fair value.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in debt securities at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale
Government securities$68,535 $— $622 $67,913 
December 31, 2021
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale
Government securities$77,757 $— $219 $77,538 
Equity Securities
Exchange traded funds: The Company invests in certain treasury bill exchange traded funds, which were accounted for as equity securities and carried at fair value. Gains and losses from these investments are included within Other income and (expense) in the Company's Consolidated Income Statements.
Private equity funds: Investments in private equity funds represent limited partnerships in which the Company has less than a 1% interest.
Mutual funds: Mutual funds represent funds held in Brazil in a Brazilian real denominated mutual fund benchmarked to the U.S. dollar that invests principally in Brazilian fixed income securities. The investments are carried at fair value based on quoted market prices. Gains and losses from these investments are included as a foreign exchange component of Other income and (expense) in the Company's Consolidated Income Statements.
Equity Method Investments
The Company has an 11.7% interest in RCB Investimentos S.A. ("RCB"), a servicing platform for nonperforming loans in Brazil. This investment is accounted for on the equity method because the Company exercises significant influence over RCB’s operating and financial activities. Accordingly, the Company’s investment in RCB is adjusted for the Company’s proportionate share of RCB’s earnings or losses, capital contributions made and distributions received.
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4. Goodwill:
The Company performs an annual review of goodwill as of October 1 of each year or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. The Company performed its most recent annual review as of October 1, 2021 and concluded that no goodwill impairment was necessary. The Company performed its quarterly assessment by evaluating whether any triggering events had occurred as of June 30, 2022, which included considering current market conditions and concluded that no such event had occurred as of June 30, 2022.
The changes in goodwill for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Balance at beginning of period$483,380 $492,751 $480,263 $492,989 
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment(46,348)92 (43,231)(146)
Balance at end of period$437,032 $492,843 $437,032 $492,843 
5. Leases:
The Company's operating lease portfolio primarily includes corporate offices and call centers. The majority of its leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 15 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to five years, and others include options to terminate the leases within one year. Exercises of lease renewal options are typically at the Company's sole discretion and are included in its right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities based upon whether the Company is reasonably certain of exercising the renewal options. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of the lease payments.
The components of lease expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Operating lease expense$3,088 $3,043 $6,320 $6,024 
Short-term lease expense195 747 1,099 1,423 
Sublease income (115)— (230)— 
Total lease expense$3,168 $3,790 $7,189 $7,447 
Supplemental cash flow information and non-cash activity related to leases for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$5,952 $5,886 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations5,766 1,813 
Lease term and discount rate information related to operating leases was as follows:
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)8.48.9
Weighted-average discount rate4.47 %4.72 %

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Maturities of lease liabilities at June 30, 2022 were as follows for the following periods (amounts in thousands):
Operating Leases
For the six months ending December 31, 2022$5,491 
For the year ending December 31, 202310,124 
For the year ending December 31, 20249,559 
For the year ending December 31, 20259,315 
For the year ending December 31, 20268,208 
Thereafter30,574 
Total lease payments73,271 
Less: imputed interest12,590 
Total present value of lease liabilities$60,681 
6. Borrowings:
The Company's borrowings consisted of the following as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Americas revolving credit (1)
$293,445 $372,119 
UK revolving credit465,539 — 
Europe revolving credit285,024 795,687 
Term loan455,000 460,000 
Senior notes650,000 650,000 
Convertible notes345,000 345,000 
2,494,008 2,622,806 
Less: Debt discount and issuance costs(12,386)(14,092)
Total$2,481,622 $2,608,714 
(1) Includes an unsecured credit agreement with Banco de Occidente. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the outstanding balance under the credit agreement was approximately $0.7 million and $0.9 million, respectively, with interest rates of 10.67% and 5.85%, respectively.
The following principal payments were due on the Company's borrowings as of June 30, 2022 for the 12-month periods ending June 30, (amounts in thousands):
2023$355,295 
2024295,319 
202510,147 
2026310,000 
20271,173,247 
Thereafter350,000 
Total$2,494,008 
The Company determined that it was in compliance with the covenants of its financing arrangements as of June 30, 2022.
North American Revolving Credit and Term Loan
The Company has a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, Bank of America, National Association, acting through its Canada branch, as the Canadian Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders named therein (the "North American Credit Agreement").
The total credit facility under the North American Credit Agreement includes an aggregate principal amount of $1.5 billion (subject to compliance with a borrowing base and applicable debt covenants), which consists of (i) a fully-funded $455.0 million term loan, (ii) a $1.0 billion domestic revolving credit facility, and (iii) a $75.0 million Canadian revolving
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credit facility. The facility includes an accordion feature for up to $500.0 million in additional commitments (at the option of the lenders) and also provides for up to $25.0 million of letters of credit and a $25.0 million swingline loan sub-limit that would reduce amounts available for borrowing. The term and revolving loans accrue interest, at the option of the Company, at either the base rate, Canadian dollar offered rate, or the Eurodollar rate (each, as defined in the North American Credit Agreement), for the applicable term plus 2.25% per annum, or 2.00% if the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio (as defined in the North American Credit Agreement) is less than or equal to 1.60 to 1.0. The revolving loans within the credit facility are subject to a 0.0% floor. The revolving credit facilities also bear an unused line fee of 0.35% per annum, or 0.30% if the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio (as defined in the North American Credit Agreement) is less than or equal to 1.60 to 1.0, payable quarterly in arrears and matures July 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2022, the unused portion of the North American Credit Agreement was $782.3 million. Considering borrowing base restrictions, as of June 30, 2022, the amount available to be drawn was $128.5 million.
Borrowings under the North American Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company's U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries (provided that the Canadian subsidiaries only guarantee borrowings under the Canadian revolving credit facility) and are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company's North American assets. The North American Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants and events of default, including the following:
the ERC borrowing base is 35% for all eligible core asset pools and 55% for all insolvency eligible asset pools;
the consolidated total leverage ratio cannot exceed 3.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
subject to no default or event of default, cash dividends and distributions during any fiscal year cannot exceed $20.0 million; and
the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations during any fiscal quarter.
United Kingdom ("UK") Revolving Credit Facility
On April 1, 2022, PRA Group Europe Holding I S.a r.l ("PRA Group Europe"), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit agreement (the "UK Credit Agreement") with PRA UK and the Company, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto and MUFG Bank, Ltd., London Branch, as the administrative agent (the "Administrative Agent").
The UK Credit Agreement consists of an $800.0 million revolving credit facility (subject to a borrowing base), and an accordion feature for up to $200.0 million in additional commitments, subject to certain conditions. Borrowings, which are available in U.S. dollars, euro and pounds sterling, will accrue interest, for the applicable term at the risk free rate applicable to U.S. dollars (Secured Overnight Financing Rate) or sterling (Sterling Overnight Interbank Average Rate) or, in the case of euro borrowings, Euribor plus an applicable margin of 2.50% per annum plus a credit adjustment spread of 0.10%. If the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is greater than 1.60 to 1.0, the applicable margin will increase to 2.75%. The UK Credit Agreement also has a commitment fee of 0.30% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears. If the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio is greater than 1.60 to 1.0, the commitment fee increases to 0.35% per annum. The UK Credit Agreement matures on July 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2022, the unused portion of the UK Credit Agreement was $334.5 million. Considering borrowing base restrictions, as of June 30, 2022, the amount available to be drawn under the UK Credit Agreement was $76.7 million.
The UK Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of the assets of PRA Group UK Limited ("PRA UK"), all of the equity interests in PRA UK and PRA Group Europe, certain bank accounts of PRA Group Europe and certain intercompany loans extended by PRA Group Europe to PRA UK. The UK Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants and events of default, including the following:
the borrowing base equals the sum of up to: (i) 35% of the ERC of PRA UK’s eligible asset pools; plus (ii) 55% of PRA UK’s insolvency eligible asset pools; minus (iii) certain reserves to be established by the Administrative Agent;
the Company's consolidated leverage ratio can not exceed 3.50 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
the Company's consolidated senior secured leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter; and
the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations during any fiscal quarter.
European Revolving Credit Facility
The Company's non-UK European subsidiaries ("PRA Europe") are parties to a credit agreement with DNB Bank ASA and a syndicate of lenders named therein, for a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility (the "European Credit Agreement"). On March 29, 2022, in connection with the refinancing of the Company's European credit facilities, PRA Group Europe Holding
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S.a.r.l, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and its Swiss Branch, PRA Group Holding S.a.r.l., Luxembourg, Zug Branch, executed the Eighth Amendment and Restatement to its European Credit Agreement ("Eighth Amendment"). On April 7, 2022, the Eighth Amendment was made effective and, among other things, extended the European Credit Agreement for one year to February 19, 2024, decreased the aggregate borrowing commitments by $600.0 million, removed PRA UK as a guarantor and released the shares of PRA UK that previously secured the European Credit Agreement.
The European Credit Agreement provides borrowings for an aggregate amount of approximately $750.0 million (subject to the borrowing base), accrues interest at the Interbank Offered Rate plus 2.70% - 3.80% (as determined by the ERC ratio ("ERC Ratio") as defined in the European Credit Agreement), bears an unused line fee, currently 1.12% per annum, or 35% of the margin, is payable monthly in arrears and matures February 19, 2024. The European Credit Agreement also includes an overdraft facility in the aggregate amount of $40.0 million (subject to the borrowing base), which accrues interest (per currency) at the daily rates as published by the facility agent, bears a facility line fee of 0.125% per quarter, payable quarterly in arrears and matures February 19, 2024. As of June 30, 2022, the unused portion of the European Credit Agreement (including the overdraft facility) was $505.0 million. Considering borrowing base restrictions and other covenants as of June 30, 2022, the amount available to be drawn under the European Credit Agreement (including the overdraft facility) was $247.5 million.
Borrowings under the European Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's non-UK European subsidiaries and are secured by the shares of most of the Company's non-UK European subsidiaries and all non-UK European intercompany loans receivable in Europe. The European Credit Agreement contains restrictive covenants and events of default, including the following:
the ERC Ratio cannot exceed 45%;
the gross interest-bearing debt ratio in Europe cannot exceed 3.25 to 1.0 as of the end of any fiscal quarter;
interest bearing deposits in AK Nordic AB cannot exceed SEK 1.2 billion; and
PRA Europe's cash collections must meet certain thresholds, measured on a quarterly basis.
Senior Notes due 2029
On September 22, 2021, the Company completed the private offering of $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5.00% Senior Notes due October 1, 2029 (the "2029 Notes"). The 2029 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated September 22, 2021 (the "2021 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee. The 2021 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 2029 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2029 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the North American Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Interest on the 2029 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on October 1 and April 1 of each year.
On or after October 1, 2024, the 2029 Notes may be redeemed, at the Company's option in whole or in part at a price equal to 102.50% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes being redeemed. The applicable redemption price changes if redeemed during the 12-months beginning October 1 of each year to 101.25% for 2025 and then 100% for 2026 and thereafter.
In addition, on or before October 1, 2024, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes at a redemption price of 105.00% plus accrued and unpaid interest subject to the rights of holders of the 2029 Notes with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of the Company provided, that at least 60% in aggregate principal amount of the 2029 Notes remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption and that such redemption will occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering.
In the event of a change of control (as defined in the 2021 Indenture), each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's 2029 Notes at an offer price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances and does not use the proceeds for specified purposes, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2029 Notes at 100% of their principal amount.
Senior Notes due 2025
On August 27, 2020, the Company completed the private offering of $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7.375% Senior Notes due September 1, 2025 (the "2025 Notes" and, together with the 2029 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The 2025 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated August 27, 2020 (the "2020 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as a trustee. The 2020 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default
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after which the 2025 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2025 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantee the North American Credit Agreement, subject to certain exceptions. Interest on the 2025 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on March 1 and September 1 of each year.
On or after September 1, 2022, the 2025 Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a price equal to 103.688% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes being redeemed. The applicable redemption price changes if redeemed during the 12-months beginning September 1 of each year to, 101.844% for 2023 and then 100% for 2024 and thereafter.
In addition, on or before September 1, 2022, the Company may redeem up to 40% of the aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes at a redemption price of 107.375% plus accrued and unpaid interest subject to the rights of holders of the 2025 Notes with the net cash proceeds of a public offering of common stock of the Company provided, that at least 60% in aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Notes remains outstanding immediately after the occurrence of such redemption and that such redemption will occur within 90 days of the date of the closing of such public offering.
In the event of a change of control (as defined in the 2020 Indenture), each holder will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such holder's 2025 Notes at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the Company sells assets under certain circumstances and does not use the proceeds for specified purposes, the Company will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2025 Notes at 100% of their principal amount.
Convertible Senior Notes due 2023
On May 26, 2017, the Company completed the private offering of $345.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.50% Convertible Senior Notes due June 1, 2023 (the "2023 Notes" or "Convertible Notes"). The 2023 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated May 26, 2017 (the "2017 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee. The 2017 Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 2023 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 2023 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest on the 2023 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on June 1 and December 1 of each year.
The holders of the 2023 Notes have the right to convert all, or a portion of, the 2023 Notes upon occurrence of specific events prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding prior to March 1, 2023, including:
if during any calendar quarter, the last reported sales price of the Company's common stock is greater than 130% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30 consecutive trading days;
if the trading price of the 2023 Notes is less than 98% of the product of the last reported sales price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate for a 10 consecutive trading day period;
the Company elects to issue to all, or substantially all, holders of its common stock any rights, options or warrants entitling them, for a period of more than 45 calendar days, to subscribe for or purchase shares at a price per share that is less than the average of the last reported sales price (as defined in the 2017 Indenture) for the 10 consecutive trading day-period ending on the trading day immediately preceding the date of announcement of such issuance;
the Company elects to distribute to all, or substantially all, holders of its common stock the Company’s assets, debt securities or rights to purchase securities of the Company, which distribution has a share value exceeding 10% of the last reported sale price (as defined in the 2017 Indenture) on the trading day preceding the announcement of such distribution; or
a transaction occurs that constitutes a fundamental change (as defined in the 2017 Indenture) or, the Company is party to a consolidation, merger, binding share exchange, or transfer or lease of all, or substantially all, of the Company's assets.
On or after March 1, 2023, the 2023 Notes will be convertible at any time. As of June 30, 2022, the Company does not believe that any of the conditions allowing holders of the 2023 Notes to convert their notes has occurred.
Furthermore, the Company has the right, at its election, to redeem all or any part of the outstanding 2023 Notes at any time for cash, but only if the last reported sale price (as defined in the 2017 Indenture) of the Company's common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on each of at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends the related redemption notice.
The conversion rate for the 2023 Notes is 21.6275 shares per $1,000 principal amount, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $46.24 per share of the Company's common stock, and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances pursuant to the 2017 Indenture. Upon conversion, holders of the 2023 Notes will receive cash, shares of the
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Company's common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's election. The Company has made an irrevocable election to settle conversions by paying holders of the 2023 Notes cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes and shares of the Company's common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's election, for the remaining amounts owed, if any.
In accordance with authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging and Earnings Per Share ("EPS"), only the conversion spread is included in the diluted EPS calculation, if dilutive. Under such method, the settlement of the conversion spread has a dilutive effect when the market conversion criteria is met.
The Company determined that the fair value of the 2023 Notes at the date of issuance was approximately $298.8 million, and designated the residual value of approximately $46.2 million as the equity component. Additionally, the Company allocated approximately $8.3 million of the $9.6 million of issuance cost as debt issuance cost and the remaining $1.3 million as equity issuance cost.
The balances of the liability component of the 2023 Notes outstanding as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Liability component - principal amount$345,000 $345,000 
Unamortized debt issuance costs(1,621)(2,476)
Liability component - net carrying amount$343,379 $342,524 
The Company amortizes debt issuance costs over the life of the debt using an effective interest rate of 4.00%.
Interest expense related to the 2023 Notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Interest expense - stated coupon rate$3,019 $3,019 $6,038 $6,038 
Interest expense - amortization of debt issuance costs435 418 855 822 
Total interest expense - convertible notes$3,454 $3,437 $6,893 $6,860 
7. Derivatives:
The Company periodically enters into derivative financial instruments, typically interest rate swap agreements, interest rate caps and foreign currency contracts, to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company does not utilize derivative financial instruments with a level of complexity or with a risk greater than the exposure to be managed nor does it enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. The Company periodically reviews the creditworthiness of the counterparty to assess the counterparty's ability to honor its obligation. Counterparty default would expose the Company to fluctuations in interest and currency rates. Derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following tables summarize the fair value of derivative instruments in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueBalance Sheet LocationFair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contractsOther assets$21,602 Other assets$6,251 
Interest rate contractsOther liabilities— Other liabilities14,879 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency contractsOther assets25,233 Other assets3,534 
Foreign currency contractsOther liabilities273 Other liabilities11,099 

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Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Changes in fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments are recognized in other comprehensive income ("OCI"). As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the notional amount of interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments was $721.4 million and $869.1 million, respectively. Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments were evaluated and remained highly effective at June 30, 2022 and have terms of one to four years. The Company estimates that approximately $8.1 million of net derivative gain included in OCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
The following tables summarize the effects of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Gain or (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments2022202120222021
Interest rate contracts$4,713 $(1,140)$21,123 $8,552 
Gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into income
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
Location of gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into income2022202120222021
Interest expense, net$(1,468)$(3,143)$(4,202)$(6,479)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
The Company enters into foreign currency contracts to economically hedge the foreign currency re-measurement exposure related to certain balances that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entity. Changes in fair value of derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings. As of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the notional amount of foreign currency contracts that were not designated as hedging instruments was $582.5 million and $1,061.7 million, respectively.
The following table summarizes the effects of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Company's Consolidated Income Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
Three Months Ended June 30,
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of gain or (loss) recognized in income20222021
Foreign currency contractsForeign exchange gain$32,859 $447 
Foreign currency contractsInterest expense, net(619)231 
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
Six Months Ended June 30,
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of gain or (loss) recognized in income20222021
Foreign currency contractsForeign exchange gain$39,352 $2,544 
Foreign currency contractsInterest expense, net(951)345 
8. Fair Value:
As defined by ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures" ("ASC 820"), fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC 820 requires the consideration of differing levels of inputs in the determination of fair values.
Those levels of input are summarized as follows:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
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Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 quoted prices, such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
The level in the fair value hierarchy within which a fair value measurement in its entirety falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Financial Instruments Not Required To Be Carried at Fair Value
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of ASC Topic 825, "Financial Instruments" ("ASC 825"), the table below summarizes fair value estimates for the Company's financial instruments that are not required to be carried at fair value. The total of the fair value calculations presented does not represent, and should not be construed to represent, the underlying value of the Company.
The carrying amounts in the table were recorded in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$67,974 $67,974 $87,584 $87,584 
Finance receivables, net3,183,632 3,049,144 3,428,285 3,317,658 
Financial liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits114,383 114,383 124,623 124,623 
Revolving lines of credit1,044,008 1,044,008 1,167,806 1,167,806 
Term loan455,000 455,000 460,000 460,000 
Senior Notes650,000 581,172 650,000 673,366 
Convertible Notes345,000 347,174 345,000 406,607 
Disclosure of the estimated fair values of financial instruments often requires the use of estimates. The carrying amount and estimates of the fair value of the Company's debt obligations outlined above do not include any related debt issuance costs associated with the debt obligations. The Company uses the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents: The carrying amount approximates fair value and quoted prices for identical assets that can be found in active markets. Accordingly, the Company estimates the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs.
Finance receivables, net: The Company estimates the fair value of these receivables using proprietary pricing models that the Company utilizes to make portfolio acquisition decisions. Accordingly, the Company's fair value estimates use Level 3 inputs as there is little observable market data available and management is required to use significant judgment in its estimates.
Interest-bearing deposits: The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the deposits and the observable quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 2 inputs for its fair value estimates.
Revolving lines of credit: The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the interest rate periods and the observable quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 2 inputs for its fair value estimates.
Term loan: The carrying amount approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the interest rate periods and the observable quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 2 inputs for its fair value estimate.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Senior Notes and Convertible Notes: The fair value estimates for the Senior Notes and the Convertible Notes incorporate quoted market prices, which were obtained from secondary market broker quotes, which were derived from a variety of inputs including client orders, information from their pricing vendors, modeling software and actual trading prices when they occur. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 2 inputs for its fair value estimates.
Financial Instruments Required To Be Carried At Fair Value
The carrying amounts in the following tables were measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Fair Value Measurements as of June 30, 2022
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Government securities$67,913 $— $— $67,913 
Exchange traded funds4,349 — — 4,349 
Mutual funds511 — — 511 
Derivative contracts (recorded in Other assets)— 46,835 — 46,835 
Liabilities:
Derivative contracts (recorded in Other liabilities)— 273 — 273 
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Government securities$77,538 $— $— $77,538 
Exchange traded funds1,746 — — 1,746 
Mutual funds508 — — 508 
Derivative contracts (recorded in Other assets)— 9,785 — 9,785 
Liabilities:
Derivative contracts (recorded in Other liabilities)— 25,978 — 25,978 
Government securities: Fair value of the Company's investment in government instruments are estimated using quoted market prices. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 1 inputs.
Exchange traded funds: Fair value of the Company's investment in exchange traded funds is estimated using quoted market prices. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 1 inputs.
Mutual funds: Fair value of the Company's investment in mutual funds is estimated using quoted market prices. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 1 inputs.
Derivative contracts: The estimated fair value of the derivative contracts is determined using industry standard valuation models. These models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to a present value using market-based observable inputs, including interest rate curves and other factors. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 2 inputs for its fair value estimates.
Investments measured using net asset value ("NAV")
Private equity funds: This class of investments consists of private equity funds that invest primarily in loans and securities, including single-family residential debt; corporate debt products; and financially-oriented, real-estate-rich and other operating companies in the Americas, Western Europe and Japan. These investments are subject to certain restrictions regarding transfers and withdrawals. The investments cannot be redeemed with the funds. Instead, the nature of the investments in this class is that distributions are received through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund. The investments are expected to be returned through distributions as a result of liquidations of the funds' underlying assets over one to five years. The fair value of these private equity funds following the application of the NAV practical expedient was $5.0 million and $5.1 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
9. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
The following tables provide details about the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges20222021Affected line in the Consolidated Income Statement
Interest rate swaps$(1,468)$(3,143)Interest expense, net
Income tax effect of item above344 648 Income tax expense
Total losses on cash flow hedges$(1,124)$(2,495)Net of tax
Six Months Ended June 30,
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges20222021Affected line in the Consolidated Income Statement
Interest rate swaps$(4,202)$(6,479)Interest expense, net
Income tax effect of item above908 1,353 Income tax expense
Total losses on cash flow hedges$(3,294)$(5,126)Net of tax
The following table represents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, after tax, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of period$(381)$13,209 $(256,537)$(243,709)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications(242)4,713 (109,707)(105,236)
Reclassifications, net— 1,124 — 1,124 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/gain(242)5,837 (109,707)(104,112)
Balance at end of period$(623)$19,046 $(366,244)$(347,821)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of period$127 $(21,026)$(232,677)$(253,576)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications(142)(1,140)17,004 15,722 
Reclassifications, net— 2,495 — 2,495 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/gain(142)1,355 17,004 18,217 
Balance at end of period$(15)$(19,671)$(215,673)$(235,359)
(1) Net of deferred taxes for unrealized gains from cash flow hedges of $1.4 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of period$(221)$(5,371)$(261,317)$(266,909)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications(402)21,123 (104,927)(84,206)
Reclassifications, net— 3,294 — 3,294 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/gain(402)24,417 (104,927)(80,912)
Balance at end of period$(623)$19,046 $(366,244)$(347,821)
Six months ended June 30, 2021
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of period$127 $(33,349)$(212,569)$(245,791)
Other comprehensive (loss)/gain before reclassifications(142)8,552 (3,104)5,306 
Reclassifications, net— 5,126 — 5,126 
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)/gain(142)13,678 (3,104)10,432 
Balance at end of period$(15)$(19,671)$(215,673)$(235,359)
(1) Net of deferred taxes for unrealized (gains)/losses from cash flow hedges of $(2.6) million and $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
10. Earnings per Share:
Basic EPS are computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders of PRA Group, Inc. by weighted average common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS are computed using the same components as basic EPS with the denominator adjusted for the dilutive effect of the Convertible Notes and nonvested share awards, if dilutive. There has been no dilutive effect of the Convertible Notes since issuance through June 30, 2022. Share-based awards that are contingent upon the attainment of performance goals are included in the computation of diluted EPS if the effect is dilutive. The dilutive effect of nonvested shares is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes any proceeds that could be obtained upon the vesting of nonvested shares would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price for the period.
On July 29, 2021, the Board of Directors of the Company ("Board of Directors") approved a share repurchase program to purchase up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. On October 28, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized an increase of $80.0 million to the existing program for a total of $230.0 million. On February 25, 2022, the Company completed its $230.0 million share repurchase program. Also on February 25, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of its outstanding common stock.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 808,328 shares of its common stock for approximately $34.9 million, at an average price of $43.22 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company repurchased 1,668,359 shares of its common stock for approximately $74.4 million, at an average price of $44.59 per share. As of June 30, 2022, there was $92.7 million remaining for share repurchases under the new program. The Company's practice is to retire the shares it repurchases.






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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The following tables provide a reconciliation between the computation of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Net Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPSNet Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPS
Basic EPS$36,484 39,779 $0.92 $55,996 45,807 $1.22 
Dilutive effect of nonvested share awards121 (0.01)252 — 
Diluted EPS$36,484 39,900 $0.91 $55,996 46,059 $1.22 
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021
Net Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPSNet Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPS
Basic EPS$76,456 40,278 $1.90 $114,402 45,738 $2.50 
Dilutive effect of nonvested share awards324 (0.02)313 (0.02)
Diluted EPS$76,456 40,602 $1.88 $114,402 46,051 $2.48 
There were no options outstanding, antidilutive or otherwise, as of June 30, 2022 and 2021.
11. Income Taxes:
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740") as it relates to the provision for income taxes and uncertainty in income taxes. The guidance prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return.
At June 30, 2022, the tax years subject to examination by the major federal, state and international taxing jurisdictions are 2013 and subsequent years.
The Company intends for predominantly all international earnings to be indefinitely reinvested in its international operations; therefore, the recording of deferred tax liabilities for such unremitted earnings is not required. If international earnings were repatriated, the Company may need to accrue and pay taxes, although foreign tax credits may be available to partially reduce U.S. income taxes. The amount of cash on hand related to international operations with indefinitely reinvested earnings was $54.0 million and $61.9 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
12. Commitments and Contingencies:
Employment Agreements:
The Company has entered into employment agreements with each of its U.S. executive officers, which expire on December 31, 2023. Such agreements provide for base salary payments as well as potential discretionary bonuses that consider the Company’s overall performance against its short and long-term financial and strategic objectives. The agreements also contain customary confidentiality and non-compete provisions. At June 30, 2022, estimated future compensation under these agreements was approximately $10.2 million. Outside the U.S., the Company has entered into employment agreements with certain employees pursuant to local country regulations. Generally, these agreements do not have expiration dates. As a result it is impractical to estimate the amount of future compensation under these agreements. Accordingly, the future compensation under these agreements is not included in the $10.2 million total above.
Forward Flow Agreements:
The Company is party to several forward flow agreements that allow for the purchase of nonperforming loans at pre-established prices. The maximum remaining amount to be purchased under forward flow agreements at June 30, 2022, was $960.2 million.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Finance Receivables:
Certain agreements for the purchase of finance receivables portfolios contain provisions that may, in limited circumstances, require the Company to refund a portion or all of the collections subsequently received by the Company on particular accounts. The potential refunds as of the balance sheet date are not considered to be significant.
Litigation and Regulatory Matters:
The Company and its subsidiaries are from time to time subject to a variety of routine legal and regulatory claims, inquiries and proceedings and regulatory matters, most of which are incidental to the ordinary course of its business. The Company initiates lawsuits against customers and is occasionally countersued by them in such actions. Also, customers, either individually, as members of a class action, or through a governmental entity on behalf of customers, may initiate litigation against the Company in which they allege that the Company has violated a state or federal law in the process of collecting on an account. From time to time, other types of lawsuits are brought against the Company. Additionally, the Company receives subpoenas and other requests or demands for information from regulators or governmental authorities who are investigating the Company's debt collection activities.
The Company accrues for potential liability arising from legal proceedings and regulatory matters when it is probable that such liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. This determination is based upon currently available information for those proceedings in which the Company is involved, taking into account the Company's best estimate of such losses for those cases for which such estimates can be made. The Company's estimate involves significant judgment, given the varying stages of the proceedings (including the fact that many of them are currently in preliminary stages), the number of unresolved issues in many of the proceedings (including issues regarding class certification and the scope of many of the claims), and the related uncertainty of the potential outcomes of these proceedings. In making determinations of the likely outcome of pending litigation, the Company considers many factors, including, but not limited to, the nature of the claims, the Company's experience with similar types of claims, the jurisdiction in which the matter is filed, input from outside legal counsel, the likelihood of resolving the matter through alternative mechanisms, the matter's current status and the damages sought or demands made. Accordingly, the Company's estimate will change from time to time, and actual losses could be more than the current estimate.
The Company believes that the estimate of the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses in excess of the amount accrued for its legal proceedings outstanding at June 30, 2022, where the range of loss can be estimated, was not material.
In certain legal proceedings, the Company may have recourse to insurance or third-party contractual indemnities to cover all or portions of its litigation expenses, judgments, or settlements. Loss estimates and accruals for potential liability related to legal proceedings are typically exclusive of potential recoveries, if any, under the Company's insurance policies or third-party indemnities.
Matters that are not considered routine in nature legal proceedings were disclosed previously in the 2021 Form 10-K.
13. Recently Issued Accounting Standards:
Recently issued accounting standards adopted:
Reference Rate Reform
In January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-01, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Overall" ("ASU 2021-01"). ASU 2021-01 expands the scope of Reference Rate Reform ("ASC 848") to include derivatives affected by the discounting transition for certain optional expedients and exceptions. ASU 2021-01 is effective immediately for a limited time through December 31, 2022. The Company assessed whether amendments and modifications to its swap agreements and borrowing agreements qualify for any optional expedients. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company elected certain optional expedients under ASC 848 to maintain cash flow hedge accounting for swap agreements with a combined notional amount of $422.8 million after interest rate swaps that were indexed to GDP-LIBOR converted to the Sterling Overnight Index Average ("SONIA"), effective January 1, 2022. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company exited the relief provisions under ASC 848 after updating the hedged risk on these cash flow hedges to reflect SONIA-based cash flows expected to occur under the UK Credit Agreement.
Recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted:
The Company does not expect that any other recently issued accounting pronouncements will have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report") to "PRA Group," "we," "our," "us," "the Company" or similar terms are to PRA Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding overall cash collection trends, operating cost trends, liquidity and capital needs and other statements of expectations, beliefs, future plans, strategies and anticipated events or trends. Our results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or our forward looking statements could be wrong, as a result of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the following:
the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic on the markets in which we operate, including business disruptions, unemployment, economic disruption, overall market volatility and the inability or unwillingness of consumers to pay the amounts owed to us;
our inability to successfully manage the challenges associated with a disease outbreak, including epidemics, pandemics or similar widespread public health concerns, including the COVID-19 pandemic;
a deterioration in the economic or inflationary environment in the markets in which we operate;
our inability to replace our portfolios of nonperforming loans with additional portfolios sufficient to operate efficiently and profitably and/or purchase nonperforming loans at appropriate prices;
our inability to collect sufficient amounts on our nonperforming loans to fund our operations, including as a result of restrictions imposed by local, state, federal and international laws and regulations;
changes in accounting standards and their interpretations;
the recognition of significant decreases in our estimate of future recoveries on nonperforming loans;
the occurrence of goodwill impairment charges;
loss contingency accruals that are inadequate to cover actual losses;
our inability to manage risks associated with our international operations;
changes in local, state, federal or international laws or the interpretation of these laws, including tax, bankruptcy and collection laws;
changes in the administrative practices of various bankruptcy courts;
our inability to comply with existing and new regulations of the collection industry;
investigations, reviews, or enforcement actions by governmental authorities, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB");
our inability to comply with data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR");
adverse outcomes in pending litigation or administrative proceedings;
our inability to retain, expand, renegotiate or replace our credit facilities and our inability to comply with the covenants under our financing arrangements;
our inability to manage effectively our capital and liquidity needs, including as a result of changes in credit or capital markets;
changes in interest or exchange rates;
default by or failure of one or more of our counterparty financial institutions;
uncertainty about the transition from the London Inter-Bank Offer Rate;
disruptions of business operations caused by cybersecurity incidents or the underperformance or failure of information technology infrastructure, networks or communication systems; and
the "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 ("2021 Form 10-K") and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
You should assume that the information appearing in this Quarterly Report is accurate only as of the date it was issued. Our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may have changed since that date. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to publicly update or revise our forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report and you should not expect us to do so.
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Frequently Used Terms
We may use the following terminology throughout this Quarterly Report:
"Buybacks" refers to purchase price refunded by the seller due to the return of ineligible accounts.
"Cash collections" refers to collections on our nonperforming loan portfolios.
"Cash receipts" refers to cash collections on our nonperforming loan portfolios plus fee income.
"Change in expected recoveries" refers to the differences of actual recoveries received when compared to expected recoveries and the net present value of changes in estimated remaining collections.
"Core" accounts or portfolios refer to accounts or portfolios that are nonperforming loans and are not in an insolvent status upon acquisition. These accounts are aggregated separately from insolvency accounts.
"Estimated remaining collections" or "ERC" refers to the sum of all future projected cash collections on our nonperforming loan portfolios.
"Finance receivables" or "receivables" refers to the negative allowance for expected recoveries recorded on our balance sheet as an asset.
"Insolvency" accounts or portfolios refer to accounts or portfolios of nonperforming loans that are in an insolvent status when we purchase them and as such are purchased as a pool of insolvent accounts. These accounts include Individual Voluntary Arrangements ("IVAs"), Trust Deeds in the UK, Consumer Proposals in Canada and bankruptcy accounts in the U.S., Canada, Germany and the UK.
"Negative allowance" refers to the present value of cash flows expected to be collected on our finance receivables.
"Portfolio acquisitions" refers to all nonperforming loan portfolios added as a result of a purchase, but also includes portfolios added as a result of a business acquisition.
"Portfolio purchases" refers to all nonperforming loan portfolios purchased in the normal course of business and excludes those added as a result of business acquisitions.
"Portfolio income" reflects revenue recorded due to the passage of time using the effective interest rate calculated based on the purchase price of nonperforming loan portfolios and estimated remaining collections.
"Purchase price" refers to the cash paid to a seller to acquire nonperforming loans.
"Purchase price multiple" refers to the total estimated collections (as defined below) on our nonperforming loan portfolios divided by purchase price.
"Recoveries" refers to cash collections plus buybacks and other adjustments.
"Total estimated collections" or "TEC" refers to actual cash collections plus estimated remaining collections on our nonperforming loan portfolios.
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Overview
We are a global financial and business services company with operations in the Americas, Europe and Australia. Our primary business is the purchase, collection and management of portfolios of nonperforming loans. We are headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and as of June 30, 2022, employed 3,361 full time equivalents. Our shares of common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "PRAA."
Macroeconomic Update
We continue to monitor developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to date, have been able to mitigate the effects on our overall operations. During the first half of 2022, the trends we experienced in the latter part of 2021 have largely continued with the easing or lifting of COVID-19 restrictions leading to increased consumer spending and travel. Leading financial industry publications have indicated that excess consumer liquidity has resulted in lower levels of charge offs across most lending institutions. As a result, this has caused a decrease in the supply of fresh portfolios available for purchase in the U.S. resulting in a lower level of portfolio purchases and pricing pressures. We expect these trends to continue in the near-term; however, consistent with our experience during previous economic cycles, we believe charge offs will increase leading to a greater level of supply, which we anticipate could occur in the coming months. For additional information regarding our response to COVID-19, see Part I, Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" to our 2021 Form 10-K.
Furthermore, the combination of robust demand for goods and services and supply chain constraints lingering from the prior year have contributed to elevated levels of inflation. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the resulting sanctions on Russia, has caused a shock to the energy markets increasing the inflationary pressure on energy costs. We cannot predict the full extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic, the inflationary environment or the Russian invasion of the Ukraine will impact our business, results of operations and financial condition due to numerous evolving factors. See Part I, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of our 2021 Form 10-K.
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Results of Operations
The results of operations include the financial results of the Company and all of our subsidiaries. The following table sets forth our Consolidated Income Statement amounts as a percentage of Total revenues for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30,For the Six Months Ended June 30,
2022202120222021
Revenues:
Portfolio income$194,009 75.1 %$219,137 76.7 %$401,541 80.5 %$450,809 78.4 %
Changes in expected recoveries56,567 21.9 63,548 22.2 86,481 17.3 113,684 19.8 
Total portfolio revenue250,576 97.0 282,685 98.9 488,022 97.8 564,493 98.2 
Fee income6,467 2.6 2,453 0.9 8,297 1.7 4,634 0.8 
Other revenue1,219 0.4 491 0.2 2,548 0.5 5,971 1.0 
Total revenues258,262 100.0 285,629 100.0 498,867 100.0 575,098 100.0 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee services74,137 28.7 79,632 27.9 145,233 29.1 153,616 26.7 
Legal collection fees9,554 3.7 12,289 4.3 20,427 4.1 25,215 4.4 
Legal collection costs17,746 6.9 18,469 6.5 34,303 6.9 39,781 6.9 
Agency fees14,826 5.8 15,908 5.6 32,214 6.5 31,499 5.5 
Outside fees and services27,493 10.6 20,973 7.3 46,871 9.4 41,733 7.3 
Communication9,528 3.7 10,594 3.7 22,111 4.4 23,257 4.0 
Rent and occupancy4,633 1.8 4,643 1.6 9,620 1.9 9,123 1.6 
Depreciation and amortization3,865 1.5 3,815 1.3 7,643 1.5 7,796 1.4 
Other operating expenses12,743 4.9 15,092 5.3 24,741 5.0 28,110 4.8 
Total operating expenses174,525 67.6 181,415 63.5 343,163 68.8 360,130 62.6 
   Income from operations83,737 32.4 104,214 36.5 155,704 31.2 214,968 37.4 
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense, net(31,562)(12.2)(30,836)(10.9)(63,310)(12.8)(62,388)(10.8)
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)1,319 0.5 (1,079)(0.4)787 0.2 (1,105)(0.2)
Other(181)(0.1)183 0.1 (671)(0.1)209 — 
Income before income taxes53,313 20.6 72,482 25.3 92,510 18.5 151,684 26.4 
Income tax expense14,177 5.5 11,921 4.1 18,756 3.7 29,243 5.1 
Net income39,136 15.1 60,561 21.2 73,754 14.8 122,441 21.3 
Adjustment for net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests2,652 1.0 4,565 1.6 (2,702)(0.5)8,039 1.4 
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$36,484 14.1 %$55,996 19.6 %$76,456 15.3 %$114,402 19.9 %
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared To Three Months Ended June 30, 2021
Cash Collections
Cash collections for the periods indicated were as follows (amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20222021 $ Change % Change
Americas and Australia Core$244,377 $324,845 $(80,468)(24.8)%
Americas Insolvency34,278 37,768 (3,490)(9.2)
Europe Core142,470 157,637 (15,167)(9.6)
Europe Insolvency22,935 23,579 (644)(2.7)
Total cash collections$444,060 $543,829 $(99,769)(18.3)%
Cash collections adjusted (1)
$444,060 $525,065 $(81,005)(15.4)%
(1) Cash collections adjusted refers to 2021 cash collections remeasured using 2022 exchange rates.
Cash collections were $444.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $99.8 million, or 18.3%, compared to $543.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to lower cash collections of $66.7 million, or 32.5%, in U.S. call center and other collections, which we believe was mainly due to excess consumer liquidity during 2021 and lower levels of portfolio purchasing. Additionally, U.S. legal cash collections decreased $13.9 million, or 15.8%, mainly due to a lower volume of accounts in the legal channel. Europe cash collections decreased by $15.8 million, or 8.7%, primarily reflecting the impact of a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Revenues
A summary of our revenue generation during the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20222021 $ Change% Change
Portfolio income$194,009 $219,137 $(25,128)(11.5)%
Changes in expected recoveries56,567 63,548 (6,981)(11.0)
Total portfolio revenue250,576 282,685 (32,109)(11.4)
Fee income6,467 2,453 4,014 163.6 
Other revenue1,219 491 728 148.3 
Total revenues$258,262 $285,629 $(27,367)(9.6)%
Total Portfolio Revenue
Total portfolio revenue was $250.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $32.1 million, or 11.4%, compared to $282.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was driven by lower purchasing, lower levels of cash overperformance and the impact of foreign exchange partially offset by an increase to our forecasted ERC in certain older pools.
Fee Income
Fee income was $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $4.0 million, compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to settlement timing in our claims processing company, CCB.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $174.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $6.9 million, or 3.8%, compared to $181.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Compensation and Employee Services
Compensation and employee services expenses were $74.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $5.5 million, or 6.9%, compared to $79.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily
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attributable to lower levels and timing of compensation accruals and a decrease in collector compensation expenses in the U.S. call centers. Total full-time equivalents decreased to 3,361 as of June 30, 2022, from 3,676 as of June 30, 2021.
Legal Collection Fees
Legal collection fees represent contingent fees incurred for the cash collections generated by our independent third-party attorney network. Legal collection fees were $9.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $2.7 million, or 22.0%, compared to $12.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, primarily reflecting lower external legal cash collections in the U.S.
Legal Collection Costs
Legal collection costs primarily consist of costs paid to courts where a lawsuit is filed for the purpose of attempting to collect on an account. Legal collection costs were $17.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $18.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Agency Fees
Agency fees primarily represent third-party collection fees. Agency fees were $14.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $15.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Outside Fees and Services
Outside fees and services expenses were $27.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $6.5 million, or 31.0%, compared to $21.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher corporate legal fees partially offset by lower fees related to a lower number of debit card transactions.
Other
Other expenses were $12.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 15.9%, compared to $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease primarily reflects lower advertising costs.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net was $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $30.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense, net consisted of the following for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
20222021 $ Change% Change
Interest on debt obligations and unused line fees$16,720 $20,194 $(3,474)(17.2)%
Interest on senior notes9,906 5,531 4,375 79.1 
Coupon interest on convertible notes3,019 3,019 — — 
Amortization of loan fees and other loan costs2,471 2,391 80 3.3 
Interest income(554)(299)(255)85.3 
Interest expense, net$31,562 $30,836 $726 2.4 %
Foreign Exchange Gain/(Loss)
Foreign exchange gains were $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to foreign exchange losses of $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. In any given period, we may incur foreign currency exchange gains or losses from transactions in currencies other than the functional currency.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $14.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $2.3 million, or 19.3%, compared to $11.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, our effective tax rate was 26.6%, compared to 16.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2021. The increases in income tax
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expense and our effective tax rate were primarily due to the timing of recording certain discrete adjustments in the prior year and shifts in the mix of income from different taxing jurisdictions.
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2022 Compared To Six Months Ended June 30, 2021
Cash Collections
Cash collections for the periods indicated were as follows (amounts in thousands):
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change% Change
Americas and Australia Core$514,661 $672,483 $(157,822)(23.5)%
Americas Insolvency69,487 73,021 (3,534)(4.8)
Europe Core293,632 307,123 (13,491)(4.4)
Europe Insolvency47,260 47,089 171 0.4 
Total cash collections$925,040 $1,099,716 $(174,676)(15.9)
Cash collections adjusted (1)
$925,040 $1,073,825 $(148,785)(13.9)%
(1) Cash collections adjusted refers to 2021 cash collections remeasured using 2022 exchange rates.

Cash collections were $925.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $174.7 million, or 15.9%, compared to $1,099.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was largely due to a decrease of $127.8 million, or 29.9%, in cash collections in U.S. call center and other collections, which we believe was mainly due to excess consumer liquidity during 2021 and lower levels of portfolio purchasing. Additionally, U.S. legal cash collections decreased $27.1 million, or 14.9%, mainly due to a lower volume of accounts in the legal channel. Europe cash collections decreased by $13.3 million, or 3.8%, reflecting the impact of a strengthening of the U.S. dollar partially offset by higher levels of portfolio purchases in the last few years.
A summary of our revenue generation during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change% Change
Portfolio income$401,541 $450,809 $(49,268)(10.9)%
Changes in expected recoveries86,481 113,684 (27,203)(23.9)
Total portfolio revenue488,022 564,493 (76,471)(13.5)
Fee income8,297 4,634 3,663 79.0 
Other revenue2,548 5,971 (3,423)(57.3)
Total revenues$498,867 $575,098 $(76,231)(13.3)%

Total Portfolio Revenue
Total portfolio revenue was $488.0 million for six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $76.5 million, or 13.5%, compared to $564.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily driven by lower purchasing, lower levels of cash overperformance and our first quarter $20.5 million write down on one portfolio in Brazil. These decreases were partially offset by an increase to our forecasted ERC in certain older pools.
Fee Income
Fee income was $8.3 million for six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $3.7 million, compared to $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to settlement timing in our claims processing company, CCB.
Other Revenue
Other revenue was $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $3.4 million compared to $6.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, reflecting a gain on sale from certain other assets during the first quarter of 2021.


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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses were $343.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $16.9 million, or 4.7%, compared to $360.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Compensation and Employee Services
Compensation and employee services expenses were $145.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $8.4 million, or 5.5%, compared to $153.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower levels of compensation accruals and a decrease in collector compensation expenses in the U.S. call centers.
Legal Collection Fees
Legal collection fees were $20.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $4.8 million or 19.0%, compared to $25.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was mainly due to lower external legal cash collections in the U.S.
Legal Collection Costs
Legal collection costs were $34.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $5.5 million, or 13.8%, compared to $39.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the continued impact from lower levels of accounts placed into the legal channel in the U.S. as a result of the prior year shift in cash collections from the legal channel to the call centers.
Agency Fees
Agency fees were $32.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $31.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Outside Fees and Services
Outside fees and services were $46.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $5.2 million, or 12.5%, compared to $41.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher corporate legal fees partially offset by lower fees related to a lower number of debit card transactions.
Other
Other expenses were $24.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $3.4 million, or 12.1%, compared to $28.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease primarily reflects lower advertising costs.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net was $63.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to $62.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense, net consisted of the following for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (amounts in thousands):
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change% Change
Interest on debt obligations and unused line fees$33,515 $41,104 $(7,589)(18.5)%
Interest on senior notes19,813 11,062 8,751 79.1 
Coupon interest on convertible notes6,038 6,038 — — 
Amortization of loan fees and other loan costs5,098 4,647 451 9.7 
Interest income(1,154)(463)(691)149.2 
Interest expense, net$63,310 $62,388 $922 1.5 %
Foreign Exchange Gain/(Loss)
Foreign exchange gains were $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to foreign exchange losses of $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. In any given period, we may incur foreign currency exchange gains or losses from transactions in currencies other than the functional currency.
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Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $18.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $10.4 million, or 35.6%, compared to $29.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, our effective tax rate was 20.3%, compared to 19.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease in income tax expense was primarily due to lower income before taxes during the six months ended June 30, 2022, which decreased $59.2 million, or 39.0% and lower levels of discrete items recorded. The increase in effective tax rate was mainly due to a change in total discrete items and change in the mix of income from different taxing jurisdictions.
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Supplemental Performance Data
Finance Receivables Portfolio Performance
We purchase nonperforming loans from a variety of credit originators and segregate them into two main portfolio segments: Core or Insolvency, based on the status of the account upon acquisition. In addition, the accounts are further segregated into geographical regions based upon where the account was purchased. The accounts represented in the Insolvency tables below are those portfolios of accounts that were in an insolvency status at the time of purchase. This contrasts with accounts in our Core portfolios that file for bankruptcy/insolvency protection after we purchase them, which continue to be tracked in their corresponding Core portfolio. Core customers sometimes file for bankruptcy/insolvency protection subsequent to our purchase of the related Core portfolio. When this occurs, we adjust our collection practices to comply with bankruptcy/insolvency rules and procedures; however, for accounting purposes, these accounts remain in the original Core pool. Insolvency accounts may be dismissed voluntarily or involuntarily subsequent to our purchase of the Insolvency portfolio. Dismissal occurs when the terms of the bankruptcy are not met by the petitioner. When this occurs, we are typically free to pursue collection outside of bankruptcy procedures; however, for accounting purposes, these accounts remain in the original Insolvency pool.
Purchase price multiples can vary over time due to a variety of factors, including pricing competition, supply levels, age of the accounts acquired, and changes in our operational efficiency. For example, increased pricing competition during the 2005 to 2008 period negatively impacted purchase price multiples of our Core portfolio compared to prior years. Conversely, during the 2009 to 2011 period, additional supply occurred as a result of the economic downturn. This variance created unique and advantageous purchasing opportunities, particularly within the Insolvency market, relative to the prior four years. Purchase price multiples can also vary among types of finance receivables. For example, we generally incur lower collection costs on our Insolvency portfolio compared with our Core portfolio. This allows us, in general, to pay more for an Insolvency portfolio and experience lower purchase price multiples, while generating similar net income margins when compared with a Core portfolio.
When competition increases and/or supply decreases, pricing often becomes negatively impacted relative to expected collections, and effective interest rates tend to trend lower. The opposite tends to occur when competition decreases and/or supply increases.
Within a given portfolio type, to the extent that lower purchase price multiples are the result of more competitive pricing and lower net yields, this will generally lead to lower profitability. As portfolio pricing becomes more favorable on a relative basis, our profitability will tend to increase. Profitability within given Core portfolio types may also be impacted by the age and quality of the accounts, which impact the cost to collect those accounts. Fresher accounts, for example, typically carry lower associated collection costs, while older accounts and lower balance accounts typically carry higher costs and, as a result, require higher purchase price multiples to achieve the same net profitability as fresher paper.
Revenue recognition is driven by estimates of the amount and timing of collections. We record new portfolio acquisitions at the purchase price, which reflects the amount we expect to collect discounted at an effective interest rate. During the year of acquisition, the annual pool is aggregated and the blended effective interest rate will change to reflect new buying and new cash flow estimates until the end of the year. At that time, the effective interest rate is fixed at the amount we expect to collect discounted at the rate to equate purchase price to the recovery estimate. During the first year following purchase, we typically do not allow purchase price multiples to expand. Subsequent to the initial year, as we gain collection experience and confidence with a pool of accounts, we may update ERC. As a result, our estimate of total collections has often increased as pools have aged. These processes have tended to cause the ratio of ERC to purchase price for any given year of buying to gradually increase over time. Thus, all factors being equal in terms of pricing, one would typically tend to see a higher collection to purchase price ratio from a pool of accounts that was six years from acquisition than a pool that was just two years from acquisition.
The numbers presented in the following tables represent gross cash collections and do not reflect any costs to collect; therefore, they may not represent relative profitability. Due to all the factors described above, readers should be cautious when making comparisons of purchase price multiples among periods and between types of categories of portfolio segments and related geographies.

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Purchase Price Multiples
as of June 30, 2022
 Amounts in thousands
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (2)(3)
Total Estimated Collections (4)
Estimated Remaining Collections (5)
Current Purchase Price Multiple
Original Purchase Price Multiple (6)
Americas and Australia Core
1996-2011$1,287,821 $4,129,821 $28,610 321%240%
2012254,076 658,792 14,240 259%226%
2013390,826 901,496 18,209 231%211%
2014404,117 867,655 29,052 215%204%
2015443,114 909,063 67,094 205%205%
2016455,767 1,100,432 126,762 241%201%
2017532,851 1,216,134 195,337 228%193%
2018653,975 1,435,326 256,051 219%202%
2019581,476 1,264,852 338,254 218%206%
2020435,668 939,503 412,666 216%213%
2021435,846 823,057 652,069 189%191%
2022189,008 326,906 314,050 173%173%
Subtotal6,064,545 14,573,037 2,452,394 
Americas Insolvency
1996-2011786,827 1,752,738 487 223%174%
2012251,395 393,285 34 156%136%
2013227,834 355,469 241 156%133%
2014148,420 218,894 930 147%124%
201563,170 87,521 188 139%125%
201691,442 116,606 520 128%123%
2017275,257 354,999 11,154 129%125%
201897,879 136,590 26,747 140%127%
2019123,077 166,922 63,023 136%128%
202062,130 86,969 54,366 140%136%
202155,187 75,444 62,017 137%136%
202215,487 21,168 20,497 137%137%
Subtotal2,198,105 3,766,605 240,204 
Total Americas and Australia8,262,650 18,339,642 2,692,598 
Europe Core
201220,409 43,182 — 212%187%
201320,334 26,618 — 131%119%
2014 (1)
773,811 2,326,310 427,901 301%208%
2015411,340 727,139 169,579 177%160%
2016333,090 561,978 200,511 169%167%
2017252,174 358,481 131,223 142%144%
2018341,775 527,914 233,268 154%148%
2019518,610 775,679 392,617 150%152%
2020324,119 555,868 335,393 172%172%
2021412,411 702,825 542,754 170%170%
2022156,018 265,207 243,846 170%170%
Subtotal3,564,091 6,871,201 2,677,092 
Europe Insolvency
2014 (1)
10,876 18,507 170%129%
201518,973 28,867 332 152%139%
201639,338 56,985 2,558 145%130%
201739,235 49,996 6,627 127%128%
201844,908 50,016 13,881 111%123%
201977,218 102,120 38,269 132%130%
2020105,440 142,714 74,518 135%129%
202153,230 71,526 52,846 134%134%
20229,294 12,707 11,946 137%137%
Subtotal398,512 533,438 200,982 
Total Europe3,962,603 7,404,639 2,878,074 
Total PRA Group$12,225,253 $25,744,281 $5,570,672 
(1)    Includes finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through the acquisition of Aktiv Kapital AS in 2014 (as described in our 2021 Form 10-K).
(2)Includes the acquisition date finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(3)Non-U.S. amounts are presented at the exchange rate at the end of the year in which the portfolio was purchased. In addition, any purchase price adjustments that occur throughout the life of the portfolio are presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
(4)Non-U.S. amounts are presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
(5)Non-U.S. amounts are presented at the June 30, 2022 exchange rate.
(6)The Original Purchase Price Multiple represents the purchase price multiple at the end of the year of acquisition.



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Portfolio Financial Information
Year-to-date as of June 30, 2022
Amounts in thousands
Purchase Period
Cash
Collections
(2)
Portfolio Income (2)
Changes in Expected Recoveries (2)
Total Portfolio Revenue (2)
Net Finance Receivables as of June 30, 2022 (3)
Americas and Australia Core
1996-2011$9,290 $4,850 $4,121 $8,971 $6,112 
20124,060 1,537 2,856 4,393 4,779 
20137,009 2,407 3,267 5,674 7,428 
20148,428 3,112 4,006 7,118 10,827 
201511,397 6,968 (903)6,065 26,081 
201622,959 16,400 (8,667)7,733 42,829 
201745,524 22,712 1,644 24,356 86,986 
201886,025 29,629 38,110 67,739 148,802 
2019103,082 42,796 10,968 53,764 191,387 
2020108,985 49,429 (2,664)46,765 236,150 
202194,843 60,622 (29,540)31,082 347,652 
202213,059 9,735 (382)9,353 184,283 
Subtotal514,661 250,197 22,816 273,013 1,293,316 
Americas Insolvency
1996-2011270 303 (34)269 — 
2012300 33 267 300 — 
2013326 132 195 327 — 
2014402 432 (72)360 101 
2015318 119 118 237 137 
20161,063 193 136 329 326 
201713,729 1,707 1,753 3,460 10,023 
201813,556 1,942 2,566 4,508 24,213 
201920,072 3,306 3,679 6,985 56,306 
20209,970 3,120 908 4,028 44,517 
20218,811 3,556 925 4,481 48,766 
2022670 379 355 734 15,391 
Subtotal69,487 15,222 10,796 26,018 199,780 
Total Americas and Australia584,148 265,419 33,612 299,031 1,493,096 
Europe Core
2012483 — 483 483 — 
2013276 — 276 276 — 
2014 (1)
65,187 39,018 21,507 60,525 115,595 
201522,334 10,469 5,643 16,112 91,262 
201620,077 9,781 193 9,974 118,088 
201713,643 4,750 2,254 7,004 89,349 
201828,166 9,371 2,668 12,039 155,679 
201949,329 14,970 4,040 19,010 268,004 
202037,785 14,558 3,257 17,815 205,856 
202148,978 21,573 2,524 24,097 324,509 
20227,374 1,789 2,808 4,597 153,103 
Subtotal293,632 126,279 45,653 171,932 1,521,445 
Europe Insolvency
2014 (1)
146 12 124 136 
2015386 133 (94)39 261 
20161,676 400 77 477 1,952 
20173,834 360 644 1,004 6,079 
20185,203 721 (1,224)(503)12,571 
201910,823 2,017 570 2,587 33,313 
202017,381 3,341 6,329 9,670 64,336 
20217,025 2,551 590 3,141 41,617 
2022786 308 200 508 8,958 
Subtotal47,260 9,843 7,216 17,059 169,091 
Total Europe340,892 136,122 52,869 188,991 1,690,536 
Total PRA Group$925,040 $401,541 $86,481 $488,022 $3,183,632 
(1)    Includes finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through the acquisition of Aktiv Kapital AS in 2014 (as described in our 2021 Form 10-K).
(2)Non-U.S. amounts are presented using the average exchange rates during the current reporting period.
(3)Non-U.S. amounts are presented at the June 30, 2022 exchange rate.






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The following table, which excludes any proceeds from cash sales of finance receivables, illustrates historical cash collections, by year, on our portfolios.
Cash Collections by Year, By Year of Purchase (1)
as of June 30, 2022
 Amounts in millions
Cash Collections
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (3)(4)
1996-201120122013201420152016201720182019202020212022Total
Americas and Australia Core
1996-2011$1,287.8 $2,419.5 $486.0 $381.3 $266.3 $183.1 $119.0 $78.0 $56.0 $45.0 $29.7 $20.8 $9.3 $4,094.0 
2012254.1 — 56.9 173.6 146.2 97.3 60.0 40.0 27.8 17.9 11.8 9.0 4.1 644.6 
2013390.8 — — 101.6 247.8 194.0 120.8 78.9 56.4 36.9 23.2 16.7 7.0 883.3 
2014404.1 — — — 92.7 253.4 170.3 114.2 82.2 55.3 31.9 22.3 8.4 830.7 
2015443.1 — — — — 117.0 228.4 185.9 126.6 83.6 57.2 34.9 11.4 845.0 
2016455.8 — — — — 138.7 256.5 194.6 140.6 105.9 74.2 23.0 933.5 
2017532.9 — — — — — — 107.3 278.7 256.5 192.5 130.0 45.5 1,010.5 
2018654.0 — — — — — — — 122.7 361.9 337.7 239.9 86.0 1,148.2 
2019581.5 — — — — — — — — 143.8 349.0 289.8 103.1 885.7 
2020435.7 — — — — — — — — — 133.0 284.3 109.0 526.3 
2021435.8 — — — — — — — — — — 85.0 94.8 179.8 
2022189.0 — — — — — — — — — — — 13.1 13.1 
Subtotal6,064.6 2,419.5 542.9 656.5 753.0 844.8 837.2 860.8 945.0 1,141.5 1,271.9 1,206.9 514.7 11,994.7 
Americas Insolvency
1996-2011786.8 667.4 336.8 313.7 244.7 128.2 44.6 8.4 4.0 2.1 1.3 0.8 0.3 1,752.3 
2012251.4 — 17.4 103.6 94.1 80.1 60.7 29.3 4.3 1.9 0.9 0.6 0.3 393.2 
2013227.8 — — 52.5 82.6 81.7 63.4 47.8 21.9 2.9 1.3 0.8 0.3 355.2 
2014148.4 — — — 37.0 50.9 44.3 37.4 28.8 15.8 2.2 1.1 0.4 217.9 
201563.2 — — — — 3.4 17.9 20.1 19.8 16.7 7.9 1.3 0.3 87.4 
201691.4 — — — — — 18.9 30.4 25.0 19.9 14.4 7.4 1.1 117.1 
2017275.3 — — — — — — 49.1 97.3 80.9 58.8 44.0 13.7 343.8 
201897.9 — — — — — — — 6.7 27.4 30.5 31.6 13.6 109.8 
2019123.1 — — — — — — — — 13.4 31.4 39.1 20.0 103.9 
202062.1 — — — — — — — — — 6.5 16.1 10.0 32.6 
202155.2 — — — — — — — — — — 4.5 8.8 13.3 
202215.5 — — — — — — — — — — — 0.7 0.7 
Subtotal2,198.1 667.4 354.2 469.8 458.4 344.3 249.8 222.5 207.8 181.0 155.2 147.3 69.5 3,527.2 
Total Americas and Australia8,262.7 3,086.9 897.1 1,126.3 1,211.4 1,189.1 1,087.0 1,083.3 1,152.8 1,322.5 1,427.1 1,354.2 584.2 15,521.9 
Europe Core
201220.4 — 11.6 9.0 5.6 3.2 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.2 1.2 0.5 40.0 
201320.3 — — 7.1 8.5 2.3 1.3 1.2 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.7 0.3 24.3 
2014 (2)
773.8 — — — 153.2 292.0 246.4 220.8 206.3 172.9 149.8 149.2 65.2 1,655.8 
2015411.3 — — — — 45.8 100.3 86.2 80.9 66.1 54.3 51.4 22.3 507.3 
2016333.1 — — — — — 40.4 78.9 72.6 58.0 48.3 46.7 20.1 365.0 
2017252.2 — — — — — — 17.9 56.0 44.1 36.1 34.8 13.6 202.5 
2018341.8 — — — — — — — 24.3 88.7 71.2 69.1 28.2 281.5 
2019518.6 — — — — — — — — 47.9 125.7 121.4 49.2 344.2 
2020324.1 — — — — — — — — — 32.4 91.7 37.8 161.9 
2021412.4 — — — — — — — — — — 48.4 49.0 97.4 
2022156.0 — — — — — — — — — — — 7.4 7.4 
Subtotal3,564.0 — 11.6 16.1 167.3 343.3 390.6 407.0 443.4 480.1 519.7 614.6 293.6 3,687.3 
Europe Insolvency
2014 (2)
10.9 — — — — 4.3 3.9 3.2 2.6 1.5 0.8 0.3 0.1 16.7 
201519.0 — — — — 3.0 4.4 5.0 4.8 3.9 2.9 1.6 0.4 26.0 
201639.3 — — — — — 6.2 12.7 12.9 10.7 7.9 6.0 1.7 58.1 
201739.2 — — — — — — 1.2 7.9 9.2 9.8 9.4 3.8 41.3 
201844.9 — — — — — — — 0.6 8.4 10.3 11.7 5.2 36.2 
201977.2 — — — — — — — — 5.1 21.1 23.9 10.8 60.9 
2020105.4 — — — — — — — — — 6.1 34.6 17.5 58.2 
202153.3 — — — — — — — — — — 5.4 7.0 12.4 
20229.3 — — — — — — — — — — — 0.8 0.8 
Subtotal398.5 — — — — 7.3 14.5 22.1 28.8 38.8 58.9 92.9 47.3 310.6 
Total Europe3,962.5 — 11.6 16.1 167.3 350.6 405.1 429.1 472.2 518.9 578.6 707.5 340.9 3,997.9 
Total PRA Group$12,225.2 $3,086.9 $908.7 $1,142.4 $1,378.7 $1,539.7 $1,492.1 $1,512.4 $1,625.0 $1,841.4 $2,005.7 $2,061.7 $925.1 $19,519.8 
(1)Non-U.S. amounts are presented using the average exchange rates during the cash collection period.
(2)Includes finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through the acquisition of Aktiv Kapital AS in 2014 (as described in our 2021 Form 10-K).
(3)Includes the nonperforming loan portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(4)Non-U.S. amounts are presented at the exchange rate at the end of the year in which the portfolio was purchased. In addition, any purchase price adjustments that occur throughout the life of the pool are presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
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Estimated remaining collections
The following chart shows our ERC of $5,570.7 million at June 30, 2022 by geographical region (amounts in millions).
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The following chart shows our ERC by year for the 12 month periods ending June 30 in each of the years presented below. The forecast amounts reflect our estimate at June 30, 2022 of how much we expect to collect on our portfolios. These estimates are translated to U.S. dollars at the June 30, 2022 exchange rate.
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Seasonality
Typically cash collections in the Americas tend to be higher in the first half of the year due to the high volume of income tax refunds received by individuals in the U.S., and trend lower as the year progresses. In the first half of 2022, this spike was not as pronounced. Additionally, 2021 and 2020 deviated from usual seasonal patterns due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Customer payment patterns in all of the countries in which we operate can be affected by seasonal employment trends, income tax refunds, and holiday spending habits.
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Cash Collections
The following table displays our quarterly cash collections by geography and portfolio type, for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands).
Cash Collections by Geography and Type
202220212020
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3
Americas and Australia Core$244,377 $270,284 $257,705 $276,691 $324,845 $347,638 $286,524 $336,322 
Americas Insolvency34,278 35,209 36,851 37,464 37,768 35,253 36,048 37,344 
Europe Core142,470 151,162 155,853 151,625 157,637 149,486 141,471 131,702 
Europe Insolvency22,935 24,325 23,262 22,574 23,579 23,510 17,830 13,971 
Total Cash Collections$444,060 $480,980 $473,671 $488,354 $543,829 $555,887 $481,873 $519,339 
The following table provides additional details on the composition of our Core cash collections for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands).
 Cash Collections by Source - Core Portfolios Only
202220212020
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3
Call Center and Other Collections$260,764 $291,266 $283,606 $298,717 $338,022 $355,043 $296,865 $325,898 
External Legal Collections50,996 55,179 55,760 54,445 61,836 65,613 58,481 68,861 
Internal Legal Collections75,087 75,001 74,192 75,154 82,624 76,468 72,649 73,265 
Total Core Cash Collections$386,847 $421,446 $413,558 $428,316 $482,482 $497,124 $427,995 $468,024 
Collections Productivity (U.S. Portfolio)
The following tables displays a collections productivity measure for our U.S. Portfolios for the periods indicated.
Cash Collections per Collector Hour Paid
U.S. Portfolio
Call center and other cash collections (1)
20222021202020192018
First Quarter$261 $279 $172 $139 $121 
Second Quarter226 270 263 139 101 
Third Quarter— 242 246 124 107 
Fourth Quarter— 232 204 128 104 
(1)Represents total cash collections less internal legal cash collections, external legal cash collections, and insolvency cash collections from trustee-administered accounts.

Cash Efficiency Ratio
The following table displays our cash efficiency for the periods indicated.
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Cash Efficiency Ratio (1)
20222021202020192018
First Quarter65.1%68.0%61.5%59.2%60.7%
Second Quarter61.366.868.760.460.1
Third Quarter62.465.660.255.7
Fourth Quarter63.561.959.755.0
Full Year65.364.559.958.0
(1) Calculated by dividing cash receipts less operating expenses by cash receipts.

Portfolio Acquisitions
The following graph shows the purchase price of our portfolios by year since 2012. It also includes the acquisition date nonperforming loan portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions. The 2022 totals represent portfolio acquisitions through the six months ended June 30, 2022 while the prior year totals are for the full year.
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*    2014 includes portfolios acquired in connections with the acquisition of Aktiv Kapital AS in 2014 (as described in our 2021 Form 10-K).
The following table displays our quarterly portfolio acquisitions for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands).
Portfolio Acquisitions by Geography and Type
202220212020
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3
Americas and Australia Core$99,962 $90,639 $90,263 $162,451 $98,901 $88,912 $67,460 $84,139 
Americas Insolvency6,369 9,118 21,183 9,878 14,642 9,486 12,504 14,328 
Europe Core123,814 38,764 60,430 212,194 106,134 44,095 137,647 74,930 
Europe Insolvency1,202 8,929 29,820 7,424 — 16,468 72,171 4,203 
Total Portfolio Acquisitions$231,347 $147,450 $201,696 $391,947 $219,677 $158,961 $289,782 $177,600 
Portfolio Acquisitions by Stratification (U.S. Only)
The following table categorizes our quarterly U.S. portfolio acquisitions for the periods indicated into major asset type and delinquency category. Since our inception in 1996, we have acquired more than 59 million customer accounts in the U.S. (amounts in thousands).
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U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Major Asset Type
20222021
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2
Major Credit Cards$20,673 26.7 %$18,160 23.0 %$50,017 51.4 %$46,888 48.9 %$43,229 38.9 %
Private Label Credit Cards52,368 67.4 46,195 58.6 28,293 29.1 42,249 44.1 52,475 47.3 
Consumer Finance2,062 2.7 13,968 17.7 4,617 4.8 6,081 6.3 12,555 11.3 
Auto Related2,443 3.2 514 0.7 14,319 14.7 668 0.7 2,741 2.5 
Total$77,546 100.0 %$78,837 100.0 %$97,246 100.0 %$95,886 100.0 %$111,000 100.0 %

U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Delinquency Category
20222021
Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2
Fresh (1)
$28,235 39.7 %$29,077 41.7 %$17,096 22.5 %$21,511 25.0 %$29,031 30.1 %
Primary (2)
369 0.5 11,445 16.4 557 0.7 560 0.7 431 0.4 
Secondary (3)
28,148 39.5 26,748 38.4 54,915 72.2 62,382 72.5 58,459 60.7 
Other (4)
14,425 20.3 2,449 3.5 3,495 4.6 1,555 1.8 8,437 8.8 
Total Core71,177 100.0 %69,719 100.0 %76,063 100.0 %86,008 100.0 %96,358 100.0 %
Insolvency6,369 9,118 21,183 9,878 14,642 
Total$77,546 $78,837 $97,246 $95,886 $111,000 
(1)Fresh accounts are typically past due 120 to 270 days, charged-off by the credit originator and sold prior to any post-charge-off collection activity.
(2)Primary accounts are typically 240 to 450 days past due, charged-off and have been previously placed with one contingent fee servicer.
(3)Secondary accounts are typically 360 to 630 days past due, charged-off and have been previously placed with two contingent fee servicers.
(4)Other accounts are 480 days or more past due, charged-off and have previously been worked by three or more contingent fee servicers.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report our financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, our management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), to evaluate our operating and financial performance as well as to set performance goals. We present Adjusted EBITDA because we consider it an important supplemental measure of operations and financial performance. Our management believes Adjusted EBITDA helps provide enhanced period-to-period comparability of operations and financial performance, as it excludes certain items whose fluctuations from period to period do not necessarily correspond to changes in the operations of our business, and is useful to investors as other companies in the industry report similar financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated starting with our GAAP financial measure, net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc. and is adjusted for:
income tax expense (or less income tax benefit);
foreign exchange loss (or less foreign exchange gain);
interest expense, net (or less interest income, net);
other expense (or less other income);
depreciation and amortization;
net income attributable to noncontrolling interests; and
recoveries applied to negative allowance less changes in expected recoveries.
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The following table is a reconciliation of net income, as reported in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA for the last 12 months ("LTM") as of June 30, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
LTMFor the Year Ended
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$145,212 $183,158 
Adjustments:
Income tax expense44,330 54,817 
Foreign exchange (gains)/losses(1,083)809 
Interest expense, net125,065 124,143 
Other expense (1)
598 (282)
Depreciation and amortization15,103 15,256 
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests1,610 12,351 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance less Changes in expected recoveries893,446 988,050 
Adjusted EBITDA $1,224,281 $1,378,302 
(1) Other expense/(income) reflects non-operating related activity.
Additionally, we evaluate our business using certain ratios that use Adjusted EBITDA, including Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated by dividing borrowings by Adjusted EBITDA. The following table reflects our Debt to Adjusted EBITDA for the LTM as of June 30, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
LTMFor the Year Ended
June 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Borrowings$2,481,622 $2,608,714 
Adjusted EBITDA$1,224,281 $1,378,302 
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA2.03x1.89x
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We actively manage our liquidity to help provide access to sufficient funding to meet our business needs and financial obligations.
Sources of Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2022, cash and cash equivalents totaled $68.0 million. Of the cash and cash equivalents balance as of June 30, 2022, $54.0 million consisted of cash on hand related to international operations with indefinitely reinvested earnings. See the "Undistributed Earnings of International Subsidiaries" section below for more information.







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Borrowings. At June 30, 2022, we had the following borrowings outstanding and availability under our credit facilities (amounts in thousands):
OutstandingAvailable without Restrictions
Available with Restrictions (1)
Americas revolving credit (2)
$293,445 $782,523 $128,767 
UK revolving credit465,539 334,461 76,653 
European revolving credit285,024 504,976 247,522 
Term loan455,000 — — 
Senior Notes650,000 — — 
Convertible Notes345,000 — — 
Less: Debt discounts and issuance costs(12,386)— — 
Total$2,481,622 $1,621,960 $452,942 
(1) Available borrowings after calculation of current borrowing base and debt covenants as of June 30, 2022.
(2) Includes North American revolving credit facility and Colombian revolving credit
In connection with the refinancing of our European credit facilities, we entered into the Eighth Amendment and Restatement to our European Credit Agreement that, among other things, extended the term of the agreement for one year to February 19, 2024 and decreased aggregate borrowing commitments by $600.0 million. Additionally, we entered into a new $800.0 million UK credit facility. For more information on our refinancing, refer to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Interest-bearing deposits. Per the terms of our European credit facility, we are permitted to obtain interest-bearing deposit funding of up to SEK 1.2 billion (approximately $117.1 million as of June 30, 2022). Interest-bearing deposits as of June 30, 2022 were $114.4 million.
Furthermore, we have the ability to slow the purchase of nonperforming loans if necessary, and use the net cash flow generated from our cash collections from our portfolio of existing nonperforming loans to temporarily service our debt and fund existing operations. For example, we invested $972.3 million in portfolio acquisitions in 2021. The portfolios acquired in 2021 generated $143.3 million of cash collections, representing only 7.0% of 2021 cash collections.
Uses of Liquidity and Material Cash Requirements
Forward Flows. Contractual obligations over the next year are primarily related to purchase commitments. As of June 30, 2022, we have forward flow commitments in place for the purchase of nonperforming loans with a maximum purchase price of $960.2 million, of which $815.1 million is due within the next 12 months. The $960.2 million is comprised of $300.9 million for the Americas and Australia and $659.3 million for Europe. We may also enter into new or renewed forward flow commitments and close on spot transactions in addition to the aforementioned forward flow agreements.
Borrowings. Of our $2.5 billion borrowings at June 30, 2022, estimated interest, unused fees and principal payments for the next 12 months are approximately $468.0 million, of which, $355.3 million relates to principal, primarily reflecting our Convertible Senior Notes due 2023. Beyond 12 months our principal payment obligations related to debt maturities occur between one and seven years. Many of our financing arrangements include restrictive covenants with which we must comply. As of June 30, 2022, we determined that we were in compliance with these covenants. For more information, see Note 6 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Share Repurchases. On February 25, 2022, we completed our $230.0 million share repurchase program. Also on February 25, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our outstanding common stock. Repurchases may be made from time-to-time in open market transactions, through privately negotiated transactions, in block transactions, through purchases made in accordance with trading plans adopted under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or other methods, subject to market and/or other conditions and applicable regulatory requirements. The new share repurchase program has no stated expiration date and does not obligate us to repurchase any specified amount of shares, remains subject to the discretion of our Board of Directors and, subject to compliance with applicable laws, may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we repurchased 808,328 shares of our common stock for approximately $34.9 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2022 we repurchased 1,668,359 shares of our common
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stock for approximately $74.4 million. As of June 30, 2022, we had $92.7 million remaining for share repurchases under the new program. For more information, see Item 2 included in Part II of this Quarterly Report.
Leases. The majority of our leases have remaining lease terms of one to 15 years. As of June 30, 2022, we had $60.7 million in lease liabilities, of which approximately $10.0 million matures within the next 12 months. For more information, see Note 5 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Employment Agreements. We have entered into employment agreements with certain executive officers for approximately $10.2 million, of which $6.8 million is payable if executed within the next 12 months. Our U.S. executive officer agreements mature in December 2023, while executive officer agreements entered into outside of the U.S. are pursuant to local country regulations and typically do not have expiration dates. For more information, see Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
We believe that funds generated from operations and from cash collections on nonperforming loan portfolios, together with existing cash, available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and access to the capital markets will be sufficient to finance our operations, planned capital expenditures, forward flow purchase commitments, debt maturities and additional portfolio purchases during the next 12 months and beyond. We may seek to access the debt or equity capital markets as we deem appropriate, market conditions permitting. Business acquisitions or higher than expected levels of portfolio purchasing could require additional financing from other sources.
Cash Flows Analysis
The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021 (amounts in thousands):
Six Months Ended June 30,
20222021$ Change
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$(41,764)$21,637 $(63,401)
Investing activities147,010 240,683 (93,673)
Financing activities(110,244)(301,410)191,166 
Effect of exchange rate on cash(14,958)(1,313)(13,645)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents$(19,956)$(40,403)$20,447 
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities mainly reflects cash collections recognized as revenue partially offset by cash paid for operating expenses, interest and income taxes. Key drivers of operating activities were adjusted for (i) non-cash items included in net income such as provisions for unrealized gains and losses, changes in expected recoveries, depreciation and amortization, deferred taxes, fair value changes in equity securities, and stock-based compensation as well as (ii) changes in the balances of operating assets and liabilities, which can vary significantly in the normal course of business due to the amount and timing of payments.
Net cash used in operating activities of $41.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, decreased $63.4 million from net cash provided by operating activities of $21.6 million for six months ended June 30, 2021. The change was mainly driven by lower cash collections recognized as portfolio income and lower cash paid for income taxes and the impact of foreign exchange.
Investing Activities
Cash provided by investing activities mainly reflects recoveries applied to our negative allowance. Cash used in investing activities mainly reflects purchases of nonperforming loans.
Cash provided by investing activities decreased $93.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily driven by a decrease of $121.8 million in recoveries applied to negative allowance and a decrease of $30.4 million in proceeds from sales and maturities of investments. The decrease was partially offset by a decrease of $61.4 million in purchases of investments reflecting the prior year purchase of additional government securities.

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Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities is normally provided by draws on our lines of credit and proceeds from debt offerings. Cash used in financing activities is primarily driven by principal payments on our lines of credit and long-term debt.
Cash used in financing activities decreased $191.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily driven by a decrease of $272.1 million in net payments on our lines of credit. The decrease was partially offset by our $86.4 million of repurchases of our common stock during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Undistributed Earnings of International Subsidiaries
We intend to use predominantly all of our accumulated and future undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries to expand operations outside the U.S.; therefore, such undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries are considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. Accordingly, no provision for income tax and withholding tax has been provided thereon. If management's intentions change and eligible undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries are repatriated, we could be subject to additional income taxes and withholding taxes. This could result in a higher effective tax rate in the period in which such a decision is made to repatriate accumulated or future undistributed international earnings. The amount of cash on hand related to international operations with indefinitely reinvested earnings was $54.0 million and $61.9 million as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Refer to Note 11 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for further information related to our income taxes and undistributed international earnings.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of recent accounting pronouncements and the anticipated effects on our Consolidated Financial Statements see Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Some of our significant accounting policies require that we use estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We consider accounting estimates to be critical if (1) the accounting estimates made involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and (2) has had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. We base our estimates on historical experience, current trends and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. If these estimates differ significantly from actual results, the impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements may be material.
We have determined that the following accounting policies involve critical estimates:
Revenue Recognition - Finance Receivables
Revenue recognition for finance receivables involves the use of estimates and the exercise of judgment on the part of management. These estimates include projections of the amount and timing of future cash flows and economic lives of our pools of accounts. We review pools for trends, actual performance versus projections and curve shape (a graphical depiction of the timing of cash flows). We then re-forecast future cash flows by applying a discounted cash flow methodology to our ERC.
During 2021, we made assumptions that the majority of cash collections overperformance was due to acceleration of future collections rather than an increase to total expected collections. Therefore, we adjusted the next three to six month forecast to reflect collection trends from actual results with corresponding reductions to the collection forecast later in the forecast period. During the first half of 2022, this assumption remained relatively consistent, particularly with our more recent pools. In the second quarter of 2022, we assessed certain older pools, where continued strong performance has resulted in an increase to our forecasted ERC.
Significant changes in such estimates could result in increased or decreased revenue as we immediately recognize the discounted value of such changes using the constant effective interest rate of the pool. Generally, adjustments to reduce estimated cash forecasts for overperformance experienced in the current period result in a negative adjustment to revenue at an amount less than the impact of the overperformance due to the effects of discounting. Additionally, cash flow forecast increases will generally result in more revenue being recognized. As we continue to perform against expectations, performance may vary,
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which could result in additional adjustments to our cash flow forecasts with a corresponding adjustment to total portfolio revenue.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes throughout the U.S. and in numerous international jurisdictions. These tax laws are complex and are subject to different interpretations by the taxpayer and the relevant government taxing authorities. When determining our domestic and non-U.S. income tax expense, we make judgments about the application of these inherently complex laws.
We record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. The provision for income taxes is estimated using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, and for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the currently enacted tax rates that apply to taxable income in effect for the years in which those tax assets are expected to be realized or settled.
We exercise significant judgment in estimating the potential exposure to unresolved tax matters and apply a more likely than not criteria approach for recording tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions in the application of the complex tax laws. While actual results could vary, we believe we have adequate tax accruals with respect to the ultimate outcome of such unresolved tax matters. We record interest and penalties related to unresolved tax matters as a component of income tax expense when the more likely than not standards are met.
If all or part of the deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, we would establish a valuation allowance and charge to earnings the impact in the period such a determination is made. If we subsequently realize deferred tax assets that were previously determined to be unrealizable, the respective valuation allowance would be reversed, resulting in a positive adjustment to earnings. The establishment or release of a valuation allowance does not have an impact on cash, nor does such an allowance preclude the use of loss carryforwards or other deferred tax assets in future periods. The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with our expectations could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial position. For further information regarding our uncertain tax positions, refer to Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our activities are subject to various financial risks, including market risk, currency and interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow risk. Our financial risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize potential adverse effects on our financial performance. We may periodically enter into derivative financial instruments, typically interest rate and currency derivatives, to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on variable-rate debt, fluctuations in currency rates and their impact on earnings and cash flows. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments with a level of complexity or with a risk greater than the exposure to be managed nor do we enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of non-performance, or credit risk. We do not believe that we currently face a significant risk of loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties associated with these instruments as these transactions were executed with a diversified group of major financial institutions with an investment-grade credit rating. Our intention is to spread our counterparty credit risk across a number of counterparties so that exposure to a single counterparty is minimized.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to interest rate risk from outstanding borrowings on our variable rate credit facilities. As such, our consolidated financial results are subject to fluctuations due to changes in the market rate of interest. We assess this interest rate risk by estimating the increase or decrease in interest expense that would occur due to a change in short-term interest rates. The borrowings on our variable rate credit facilities were approximately $1.5 billion as of June 30, 2022. Based on our debt structure at June 30, 2022, assuming a 50 basis point decrease in interest rates, for example, interest expense over the following 12 months would decrease by an estimated $3.8 million. Assuming a 50 basis point increase in interest rates, interest expense over the following 12 months would increase by an estimated $4.1 million.
To reduce the exposure to changes in the market rate of interest and to be in compliance with the terms of our European and our UK revolving credit facilities, we have entered into interest rate derivative contracts for a portion of our borrowings under our floating rate financing arrangements. As of June 30, 2022, we are 66% hedged on a notional basis and nearly 100% hedged in the U.S. dollar. We apply hedge accounting to certain of our interest rate derivative contracts.  By applying hedge accounting, changes in market value are reflected as adjustments in Other Comprehensive (Loss)/Income. All derivatives to which we have applied hedge accounting were evaluated and remained highly effective at June 30, 2022. Terms of the interest rate derivative contracts require us to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate. The sensitivity calculations above consider the impact of our interest rate derivative contracts and zero interest rate floors on revolving loans under our North America, UK and European credit facilities.
Currency Exchange Risk
We operate internationally and enter into transactions denominated in various foreign currencies. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we generated $121.4 million of revenues from operations outside the U.S. and used 12 functional currencies, excluding the U.S. dollar. Weakness in one particular currency might be offset by strength in other currencies over time.
As a result of our international operations, fluctuations in foreign currencies could cause us to incur foreign currency exchange gains and losses, and could adversely affect our comprehensive income and stockholders' equity. Additionally, our reported financial results could change from period to period due solely to fluctuations between currencies.
Foreign currency gains and losses are primarily the result of the re-measurement of transactions in certain other currencies into an entity's functional currency. Foreign currency gains and losses are included as a component of other income and (expense) in our Consolidated Income Statements. From time to time we may elect to enter into foreign exchange derivative contracts to reduce these variations in our Consolidated Income Statements.
When an entity's functional currency is different than the reporting currency of its parent, foreign currency translation adjustments may occur. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included as a component of other comprehensive income in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and as a component of equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We have taken measures to mitigate the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. We have organized our European operations such that portfolio ownership and collections generally occur within the same entity. Our UK and European credit facilities are multi-currency facilities, allowing us to better match funding and portfolio acquisitions by currency. We actively monitor the value of our finance receivables by currency. In the event adjustments are required to our liability composition by currency we may, from time to time, execute re-balancing foreign exchange contracts to more closely align funding and portfolio acquisitions by currency.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. We conducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. Based on this evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2022 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For information regarding legal proceedings as of June 30, 2022, refer to Note 12 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our 2021 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Share Repurchase Programs
On February 25, 2022, we completed our $230.0 million share repurchase program. Also on February 25, 2022, our Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $150.0 million of our outstanding common stock. For more information, see Part I, Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources" in this Quarterly Report.
The following table provides information about our common stock purchased during the second quarter of 2022.
Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs
Maximum Remaining Purchase Price for Share Repurchases Under the Program (1)
Period
April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022621,230 $44.55 621,230 $100,000 
May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022187,098 38.80 187,098 92,741 
June 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022— — — $92,741 
Total808,328 $43.22 808,328 
(1) Dollars in thousands.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
PRA Group, Inc.
(Registrant)
August 8, 2022By:/s/ Kevin P. Stevenson
Kevin P. Stevenson
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
August 8, 2022By:/s/ Peter M. Graham
Peter M. Graham
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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