encore capital group is a leading provider of debt management and recovery solutions for consumers and property owners across a broad range of assets. through its subsidiaries, the company purchases portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions, and utility providers, and partners with individuals as they repay their obligations and work toward financial recovery. through its propel financial services subsidiary, the company assists property owners who are delinquent on their property taxes by structuring affordable monthly payment plans. headquartered in san diego, encore is a publicly traded nasdaq global select company (ticker symbol: ecpg) and a component stock of the russell 2000, the s&p smallcap 600, and the wilshire 4500. more information about our company can be found at http://www.encorecapital.com.