Encore Capital Group, Inc. 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders

Encore Capital Group, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 12, 2026. Key outcomes include the approval of the Amended and Restated Encore Capital Group, Inc. 2017 Incentive Award Plan (A&R Plan), which increases the number of reserved shares, eliminates the fungible share ratio, removes the fixed expiration date, and removes provisions for "performance-based compensation" due to tax law changes. Stockholders also approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation for officer exculpation. All eight nominated directors were elected. A non-binding vote to approve executive compensation was passed, with stockholders recommending an annual vote on the matter. The appointment of BDO USA, P.C. as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026 was ratified. The company filed a certificate of amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation, effective upon filing, to provide for officer exculpation as permitted by Delaware law.