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    DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240807

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    	COMPANY DATA:
    		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC
    		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001084961
    		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SHORT-TERM BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTIONS [6153]
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    		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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    	BUSINESS ADDRESS:
    		STREET 1:		350 CAMINO DE LA REINA
    		STREET 2:		SUITE 100
    		CITY:			SAN DIEGO
    		STATE:			CA
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