UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20202021
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.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,, Virginia23502
(Address of principal executive offices)

(888) (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 May 5, 20202021 was 45,541,199.45,799,855.




Table of Contents

Item 1.
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Item 1A.
Item 2.
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Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Signatures

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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020
(Amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)  (unaudited)
March 31,
2020
 December 31,
2019
March 31,
2021
December 31,
2020
Assets   Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$179,995
 $119,774
Cash and cash equivalents$92,798 $108,613 
Restricted cashRestricted cash16,057 12,434 
Investments52,711
 56,176
Investments54,682 55,759 
Finance receivables, net3,408,074
 3,514,165
Finance receivables, net3,372,666 3,514,788 
Other receivables, net11,383
 10,606
Other receivables, net3,223 13,194 
Income taxes receivable29,372
 17,918
Income taxes receivable27,246 21,928 
Deferred tax asset, net63,911
 63,225
Deferred tax assets, netDeferred tax assets, net72,523 83,205 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets50,839 52,951 
Property and equipment, net59,882
 56,501
Property and equipment, net56,825 58,356 
Right-of-use assets66,655
 68,972
Goodwill418,565
 480,794
Goodwill492,751 492,989 
Intangible assets, net4,003
 4,497
Other assets55,548
 31,263
Other assets38,920 38,844 
Total assets$4,350,099
 $4,423,891
Total assets$4,278,530 $4,453,061 
Liabilities and Equity   Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities:   Liabilities:
Accounts payable$4,328
 $4,258
Accounts payable$4,817 $5,294 
Accrued expenses76,583
 88,925
Accrued expenses76,684 97,320 
Income taxes payable18,596
 4,046
Income taxes payable31,853 29,692 
Deferred tax liability, net69,845
 85,390
Deferred tax liabilities, netDeferred tax liabilities, net39,739 40,867 
Lease liabilities71,102
 73,377
Lease liabilities55,322 57,348 
Interest-bearing deposits97,465
 106,246
Interest-bearing deposits124,998 132,739 
Borrowings2,828,002
 2,808,425
Borrowings2,501,133 2,661,289 
Other liabilities63,502
 26,211
Other liabilities40,755 54,986 
Total liabilities3,229,423
 3,196,878
Total liabilities2,875,301 3,079,535 
Equity:   Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 2,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
 
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, 45,540 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2020; 100,000 shares authorized, 45,416 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2019455
 454
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 45,799 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021; 100,000 shares authorized, 45,585 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 45,799 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021; 100,000 shares authorized, 45,585 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2020458 456 
Additional paid-in capital67,021
 67,321
Additional paid-in capital47,236 75,282 
Retained earnings1,381,766
 1,362,631
Retained earnings1,582,384 1,511,970 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(375,617) (261,018)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(253,576)(245,791)
Total stockholders' equity - PRA Group, Inc.1,073,625
 1,169,388
Total stockholders' equity - PRA Group, Inc.1,376,502 1,341,917 
Noncontrolling interest47,051
 57,625
Noncontrolling interest26,727 31,609 
Total equity1,120,676
 1,227,013
Total equity1,403,229 1,373,526 
Total liabilities and equity$4,350,099
 $4,423,891
Total liabilities and equity$4,278,530 $4,453,061 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Income Statements
For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 201920212020
Revenues:   Revenues:
Portfolio income$262,022
 $
Portfolio income$231,672 $262,022 
Changes in expected recoveries(12,816) 
Changes in expected recoveries50,136 (12,816)
Income recognized on finance receivables
 238,836
Fee income2,209
 6,374
Fee income2,181 2,209 
Other revenue369
 667
Other revenue5,480 369 
Total revenues251,784
 245,877
Total revenues289,469 251,784 
   
Net allowance charges
 (6,095)
   
Operating expenses:   Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee services75,171
 79,645
Compensation and employee services73,984 75,171 
Legal collection fees14,572
 13,059
Legal collection fees12,926 14,572 
Legal collection costs34,447
 35,229
Legal collection costs21,312 34,447 
Agency fees13,376
 14,032
Agency fees15,591 13,376 
Outside fees and services19,394
 15,248
Outside fees and services20,760 19,394 
Communication13,511
 13,201
Communication12,663 13,511 
Rent and occupancy4,484
 4,363
Rent and occupancy4,480 4,484 
Depreciation and amortization4,084
 4,572
Depreciation and amortization3,981 4,084 
Other operating expenses12,205
 11,585
Other operating expenses13,018 12,205 
Total operating expenses191,244
 190,934
Total operating expenses178,715 191,244 
Income from operations60,540
 48,848
Income from operations110,754 60,540 
Other income and (expense):   Other income and (expense):
Interest expense, net(37,211) (33,981)Interest expense, net(31,552)(37,211)
Foreign exchange gain2,283
 6,264
Foreign exchange (loss)/gainForeign exchange (loss)/gain(26)2,283 
Other(76) (352)Other26 (76)
Income before income taxes25,536
 20,779
Income before income taxes79,202 25,536 
Income tax expense3,100
 3,867
Income tax expense17,322 3,100 
Net income22,436
 16,912
Net income61,880 22,436 
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3,301
 1,685
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3,474 3,301 
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$19,135
 $15,227
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$58,406 $19,135 
Net income per common share attributable to PRA Group, Inc.:   Net income per common share attributable to PRA Group, Inc.:
Basic$0.42
 $0.34
Basic$1.28 $0.42 
Diluted$0.42
 $0.34
Diluted$1.27 $0.42 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:   Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic45,452
 45,338
Basic45,669 45,452 
Diluted45,784
 45,419
Diluted46,045 45,784 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 201920212020
Net income$22,436
 $16,912
Net income$61,880 $22,436 
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax:   
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:
Currency translation adjustments(108,076) (1,173)Currency translation adjustments(24,531)(108,076)
Cash flow hedges(20,568) (5,715)Cash flow hedges12,323 (20,568)
Debt securities available-for-sale170
 45
Debt securities available-for-sale170 
Other comprehensive loss(128,474) (6,843)Other comprehensive loss(12,208)(128,474)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income(106,038) 10,069
Less comprehensive (loss)/ income attributable to noncontrolling interests(10,574) 1,254
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$(95,464) $8,815
Total comprehensive income/(loss)Total comprehensive income/(loss)49,672 (106,038)
Less comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsLess comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(950)(10,574)
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$50,622 $(95,464)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and March 31, 20192020
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)

 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
 Shares Amount     
Balance at December 31, 201945,416
 $454
 $67,321
 $1,362,631
 $(261,018) $57,625
 $1,227,013
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income
 
 
 19,135
 
 3,301
 22,436
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (94,201) (13,875) (108,076)
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 (20,568) 
 (20,568)
Debt securities available-for-sale
 
 
 
 170
 
 170
Vesting of restricted stock124
 1
 
 
 
 
 1
Share-based compensation expense
 
 2,857
 
 
 
 2,857
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes
 
 (3,157) 
 
 
 (3,157)
Balance at March 31, 202045,540
 $455
 $67,021
 $1,381,766
 $(375,617) $47,051
 $1,120,676


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 
Common StockAdditional Paid-InRetainedAccumulated Other ComprehensiveNoncontrollingTotal
SharesAmountCapitalEarnings(Loss)InterestEquity
Balance at December 31, 201945,416 $454 $67,321 $1,362,631 $(261,018)$57,625 $1,227,013 
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net income— — — 19,135 — 3,301 22,436 
Currency translation adjustments— — — — (94,201)(13,875)(108,076)
Cash flow hedges— — — — (20,568)— (20,568)
Debt securities available-for-sale— — — — 170 — 170 
Vesting of restricted stock124 — — — — 
Share-based compensation expense— — 2,857 — — — 2,857 
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes— — (3,157)— — — (3,157)
Balance at March 31, 202045,540 $455 $67,021 $1,381,766 $(375,617)$47,051 $1,120,676 

 Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Noncontrolling Interest Total Equity
 Shares Amount     
Balance at December 31, 201845,304
 $453
 $60,303
 $1,276,473
 $(242,109) $28,849
 $1,123,969
Components of comprehensive income, net of tax:             
Net income
 
 
 15,227
 
 1,685
 16,912
Currency translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (742) (431) (1,173)
Cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 (5,715) 
 (5,715)
Debt securities available-for-sale
 
 
 
 45
 
 45
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 (6,877) (6,877)
Contributions from noncontrolling interest
 
 
 
 
 89
 89
Vesting of restricted stock80
 1
 (1) 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense
 
 2,314
 
 
 
 2,314
Employee stock relinquished for payment of taxes
 
 (1,437) 
 
 
 (1,437)
Other
 
 (2,088) 
 
 
 (2,088)
Balance at March 31, 201945,384
 $454
 $59,091
 $1,291,700
 $(248,521) $23,315
 $1,126,039
(1) Refer to Note 2 for further detail.

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


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PRA Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020
(unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 201920212020
Cash flows from operating activities:   Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$22,436
 $16,912
Net income$61,880 $22,436 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense2,857
 2,314
Share-based compensation expense4,113 2,857 
Depreciation and amortization4,084
 4,572
Depreciation and amortization3,981 4,084 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs5,857
 5,678
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs2,256 5,857 
Changes in expected recoveries12,816
 
Changes in expected recoveries(50,136)12,816 
Deferred income taxes(12,755) (9,994)Deferred income taxes10,371 (12,755)
Net unrealized foreign currency transactions24,873
 (6,632)Net unrealized foreign currency transactions2,134 24,873 
Fair value in earnings for equity securities(7,566) (2,139)Fair value in earnings for equity securities(107)(7,566)
Net allowance charges
 6,095
Other(135) 
Other(419)(135)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other assets(1,242) 550
Other assets670 (1,242)
Other receivables, net(545) (1,289)Other receivables, net10,043 (545)
Accounts payable221
 (548)Accounts payable(431)221 
Income taxes payable, net3,835
 (13,040)Income taxes payable, net(3,669)3,835 
Accrued expenses(8,990) 1,553
Accrued expenses(20,227)(8,990)
Other liabilities994
 10,888
Other liabilities(336)994 
Right of use asset/lease liability66
 
Right of use asset/lease liability85 66 
Other, net
 37
Net cash provided by operating activities46,806
 14,957
Net cash provided by operating activities20,208 46,806 
Cash flows from investing activities:   Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(7,639) (4,493)
Acquisition of finance receivables(271,845) (264,632)
Purchases of property and equipment, netPurchases of property and equipment, net(2,366)(7,639)
Purchases of finance receivablesPurchases of finance receivables(159,328)(271,845)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance236,656
 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance328,559 236,656 
Collections applied to principal on finance receivables
 222,335
Proceeds from/(purchase of) investments36
 (82,616)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments612
 42,940
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments764 648 
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired
 (57,610)Business acquisition, net of cash acquired(647)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiaries, net
 31,177
Net cash used in investing activities(42,180) (112,899)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activitiesNet cash provided by/(used in) investing activities166,982 (42,180)
Cash flows from financing activities:   Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from lines of credit315,118
 537,891
Proceeds from lines of credit45,369 315,118 
Principal payments on lines of credit(227,459) (132,486)Principal payments on lines of credit(226,621)(227,459)
Principal payments on notes payable and long-term debt(2,500) (305,665)
Principal payments on long-term debtPrincipal payments on long-term debt(2,500)(2,500)
Payments of origination cost and fees(8,203) 
Payments of origination cost and fees(113)(8,203)
Tax withholdings related to share-based payments(3,156) (1,437)Tax withholdings related to share-based payments(5,460)(3,156)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest
 (6,877)Distributions paid to noncontrolling interest(3,933)
Net (decrease)/increase in interest-bearing deposits(1,658) 16,126
Other financing activities
 (2,088)
Net cash provided by financing activities72,142
 105,464
Net increase/(decrease) in interest-bearing depositsNet increase/(decrease) in interest-bearing deposits303 (1,658)
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activitiesNet cash (used in)/provided by financing activities(192,955)72,142 
Effect of exchange rate on cash(16,575) (4,115)Effect of exchange rate on cash(6,427)(16,575)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents60,193
 3,407
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period123,807
 98,695
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$184,000
 $102,102
Net (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet (decrease)/increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(12,192)60,193 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of period121,047 123,807 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$108,855 $184,000 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:   Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest$30,502
 $25,479
Cash paid for interest$32,622 $30,502 
Cash paid for income taxes12,100
 27,293
Cash paid for income taxes10,463 12,100 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reconciliation:   
Cash and cash equivalents per Consolidated Balance Sheets$179,995
 $102,102
Restricted cash included in Other assets per Consolidated Balance Sheets4,005
 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$184,000
 $102,102
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.Consolidated Financial Statements.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements



1. Organization and Business:
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.").
On March 11, 2020, due to the global outbreakBasis of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic.  Since the initial outbreak was reported, all U.S. states have declared states of emergency and COVID-19 has spread to all countries in which the Company operates.  As a result, the Company implemented business continuity plans including remote work practices where possible and have leveraged existing space to follow social distancing recommendations.  To date, the pandemic has not prevented the Company's ability to operate the business and the Company has continued to take steps necessary to minimize impact or disruption to the Company's global operations. 
presentation: The consolidated financial statementsConsolidated 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 March 31, 2021 and its Consolidated Income Statements, Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss), Statements of Changes in Equity and Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, have been included. The Company's Consolidated Income Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 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, 2020 (the "2020 Form 10-K").
Consolidation: The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of all of its subsidiaries.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: Under the guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") ASC Topic 280 "Segment Reporting" ("ASC 280"), the Company has determined that it has several operating segments that meet the aggregation criteria of ASC 280, and, therefore, it has 1 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 table shows the amount of revenue generated for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, and long-lived assets held at March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, 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 March 31, 2021Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
Revenues (2)
Long-Lived Assets
United States$178,181 $96,630 $153,335 $115,053 
United Kingdom48,177 2,269 36,340 3,076 
Other (1)
63,111 8,765 62,109 8,408 
Total$289,469 $107,664 $251,784 $126,537 
 As of and for the As of and for the
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Revenues Long-Lived Assets Revenues Long-Lived Assets
United States$153,335
 $115,053
 $167,576
 $110,643
United Kingdom36,340
 3,076
 29,756
 3,993
Other (1)
62,109
 8,408
 48,545
 10,377
Total$251,784
 $126,537
 $245,877
 $125,013
(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.
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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 nonperforming loan acquisitions and collection activities on nonperforming loans, fee-based services and investments. For additional information on the Company's investments, see Note 4. It is impracticable for the Company to report further breakdowns of revenues from external customers by product or service.4.
Beginning January 1,
2. Change in Accounting Principle:
In August 2020, the Company implementedFASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") ASU 2016-13, "Financial2020-06 Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments - Credit Losses" ("Topic 326")and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity ("ASU 2016-13") and ASU 2019-11, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (“ASU 2019-11”), collectively referred to as "ASC Topic 326", on a prospective basis. Prior to January 1, 2020, the vast majority of the Company's investment in finance receivables were accounted for under ASC 310-30 "Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality" ("ASC 310-30"2020-06"). ReferASU 2020-06 reduces the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Additionally, ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to Note 2.qualify for the derivative scope exception and simplifies the diluted earnings per share ("EPS") calculation in certain areas.
Finance receivables and income recognition: The Company accounts for its investment in finance receivables at amortized cost under3.50% Convertible Notes due 2023 (the "2023 Notes" or the guidance of ASC Topic 310 “Receivables” (“ASC Topic 310”"Convertible Notes") and ASC Topic 326-20 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost” (“ASC Topic 326-20”). ASC Topic 326-20 requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected.
Credit quality information: The Company acquires portfolios of accounts that have experienced deterioration of credit quality between origination and the Company's acquisition of the accounts. The amount paid for a portfolio reflects the Company's determination that it is probable the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to an account's contractual terms.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The Company accounts for the portfolios in accordance with the guidance for purchased credit deteriorated ("PCD") assets. The initial allowance for credit losses is added to the purchase price rather than recorded as a credit loss expense. The Company has established a policy to writeoff the amortized cost of individual assets when it deems probable that it will not collect on an individual asset. Due to the deteriorated credit quality of the individual accounts, the Company may writeoff the unpaid principal balance of all accounts in a portfolio at the time of acquisition. However, when the Company has an expectation of collecting cash flows at the portfolio level, a negative allowance is established for expected recoveries at an amount not to exceed the amount paid for the financial portfolios.
Portfolio segments:     The Company develops systematic methodologies to determine its allowance for credit losses at the portfolio segment level. The Company’s nonperforming loan portfolio segments consist of two broad categories: Core and Insolvency. The Company’s Core portfolios contain loan accounts that are in default, which were purchased at a substantial discount to face value because either the credit grantor and/or other third-party collection agencies have been unsuccessful in collecting the full balance owed. The Company’s Insolvency portfolios contain loan accounts that are in default where the customer is involved in a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding and were purchased at a substantial discount to face value. Each of the two broad portfolio segments of purchased nonperforming loan portfolios consist of large numbers of homogeneous receivables with similar risk characteristics.

Effective Interest Rate and Accounting Pools: Within each portfolio segment, the Company pools accounts with similar risk characteristics that are acquired in the same year. Similar risk characteristics generally include portfolio segment and geographic region. The initial effective interest rate of the pool is established based on the purchase price and expected recoveries of each individual purchase at the purchase date. During the year of acquisition, the annual pool is aggregated, and the blended effective interest rate will change to reflect new acquisitions and new cash flow estimates until the end of the year. The effective interest rate for a pool is fixed for the remaining life of the pool once the year has ended.

Methodology: The Company develops its estimates of expected recoveries in the Consolidated Balance Sheets by applying discounted cash flow methodologies to its estimated remaining collections (“ERC”) and recognizes income over the estimated life of the pool at the constant effective interest rate of the pool. Subsequent changes (favorable and unfavorable) in expected cash flows are recognized within changes in expected recoveries in the Consolidated Income Statements by adjusting the present value of increases or decreases in ERC at a constant effective interest rate. Amounts included in the estimate of recoveries do not exceed the aggregate amount of the amortized cost basis previously written off or expected to be written off.

The measurement of expected recoveries is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. Factors that may contribute to the changes in estimated cash flows include both external and internal factors. External factors that may have an impact on the collectability, and subsequently on the overall profitability of acquired pools of nonperforming loans, would include new laws or regulations relating to collections, new interpretations of existing laws or regulations, and the overall condition of the economy. Internal factors that may have an impact on the collectability, and subsequently the overall profitability of acquired pools of nonperforming loans, would include necessary revisions to initial and post-acquisition scoring and modeling estimates, operational activities, and changes in productivity related to turnover and tenure of the Company's collection staff.

Portfolio income: The recognition of income on expected recoveries is based on the constant effective interest rate established for a pool.

Changes in expected recoveries: The activity consists of differences between actual recoveries compared to expected recoveries for the reporting period, as well as the net present value of increases or decreases in ERC at the constant effective interest rate.

Agreements to acquire the aforementioned receivables include general representations and warranties from the sellers covering matters such as account holder death or insolvency and accounts settled or disputed prior to sale. The representation and warranty period permitting the return of these accounts from the Company to the seller is typically 90 to 180 days, with certain international agreements extending as long as 24 months.  Any funds received from the seller as a return of purchase price are referred to as buybacks. Buyback funds are included in changes in expected recoveries when received. In some cases, the seller will replace the returned accounts with new accounts in lieu of returning the purchase price. In that case, the old account is removed from the pool and the new account is added.
Fees paid to third parties other than the seller related to the direct acquisition of a portfolio of accounts are expensed when incurred.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Goodwill and intangible assets: Goodwill, in accordance with ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles-Goodwill470-20, "Debt with Conversion and Other"Other Options" ("ASC 350"470"). Under ASU 2020-06, the embedded conversion features are no longer separated from the host contract for convertible instruments with conversion features that are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under ASC Topic 815 "Derivatives and Hedging" ("ASC 815"), isor that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in capital. Consequently, a convertible debt instrument will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized but rather is reviewed for impairment annually or more frequently if indicatorscost. The Company adopted the standard using a modified retrospective method, with adjustments which increased retained earnings by $12.0 million, reduced additional paid-in capital by $26.7 million and increased the net carrying amount of potential impairment exist. Onthe 2023 Notes by $19.8 million at January 1, 2020,2021. Additionally, the Company adopted ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" ("ASU 2017-04"). The Company performs its annual assessmenteffect of goodwill as of October 1. The Company may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If management concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. The loss will be recorded at the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the respective reporting unit.
Basis of presentation: 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 March 31, 2020, its Consolidated Income Statements, and Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss)adoption reduced interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 by $2.0 million, increased net income by $1.6 million and 2019, and its Statements of Changes in Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, have been included. The Consolidated Income Statements of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2020 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, 2019 (the "2019 Form 10-K").

2. Change in Accounting Principle:

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
In June 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which introduced a new methodology requiring the measurement of expected credit losses for financial instruments held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 utilizes a lifetime “expected credit loss” measurement objective for the recognition of credit losses for loans, held-to-maturity debt securities and other receivables measured at amortized cost. The new methodology requires an entity to presentincreased earnings per share by $0.04 per share. For more information on the balance sheet the net amount expected to be collected. This methodology replaces the multiple impairment methods under prior GAAP, including for purchased credit impaired ("PCI") assets, and introduces the concept of PCD assets. The Company's PCI assets previously accounted for under ASC 310-30 are now accounted for as PCD assets upon adoption of ASU 2016-13. ASU 2016-13 requires PCD assets to be recognized at their purchase price plus the allowance for credit losses expected at the time of acquisition. ASU 2016-13 also requires that financial assets should be written off when they are deemed uncollectible.
In November 2019, FASB issued ASU 2019-11, which amended the PCD asset guidance in ASU 2016-13 to clarify that expected recoveries of amounts previously written off and expected to be written off should be included in the valuation account. Additionally, they should not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously written off and expected to be written off by an entity. Further, ASU 2019-11 clarifies that a negative allowance is recognized when an entity determines, after a full or partial writeoff of the amortized cost basis, that it will recover all or a portion of the basis.
The Company adopted ASC Topic 326 on January 1, 2020 on a prospective basis. In accordance with the guidance, substantially all the Company’s PCI assets were transitioned using the PCD guidance, with immediate writeoff of the amortized cost basis of individual accounts and establishment of a negative allowance for expected recoveries equal to the amortized cost basis written off. Accounts previously accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30, were aggregated into annual pools based on similar risk characteristics and an effective interest rate was established based on the estimated remaining cash flows of the annual pool. The immediate writeoff and subsequent recognition of expected recoveries had no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Income Statements or the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the date of adoption. The Company develops its estimate of expected recoveries by applying discounted cash flow methodologies to its ERC and recognizes income over the estimated life of the pool at the constant effective interest rate of the pool. Changes (favorable and unfavorable) in expected cash flows are recognized in current period earnings by adjusting the present value of the expected recoveries.


PRA Group, Inc.
2023 Notes, to Consolidated Financial Statements


Following the transition guidance for PCD assets, the Company grossed up the amortized cost of its net finance receivables at January 1, 2020 as shown below (amounts in thousands):
Amortized cost$3,514,165
Allowance for credit losses125,757,689
Noncredit discount3,240,131
Face value$132,511,985
  
Allowance for credit losses$125,757,689
Writeoffs, net(125,757,689)
Expected recoveries3,514,165
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$3,514,165
see
Note 7
.
3. Finance Receivables, net:
Finance Receivables, net after the adoption of ASC Topic 326 (refer to Note 2)
Finance receivables, net consistsconsisted of the following at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (amounts in thousands):
Amortized cost$
Negative allowance for expected recoveries (1)
3,408,074
Balance at end of period$3,408,074

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Amortized cost$$
Negative allowance for expected recoveries (1)
3,372,666 3,514,788 
Balance at end of period$3,372,666 $3,514,788 
(1) The negative allowance balance includes certain portfolios of nonperforming loans for which the Company holds a beneficial interest representing approximately 1% of the balance.

Changes in the negative allowance for expected recoveries by portfolio segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
March 31, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$3,019,477 $495,311 $3,514,788 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
133,007 25,954 158,961 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(24,249)1,589 (22,660)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(285,171)(43,388)(328,559)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
48,410 1,726 50,136 
Balance at end of period$2,891,474 $481,192 $3,372,666 
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
March 31, 2020
Core Insolvency TotalCoreInsolvencyTotal
Balance at beginning of period$3,051,426
 $462,739
 $3,514,165
Balance at beginning of period$3,051,426 $462,739 $3,514,165 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
233,687
 39,550
 273,237
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions (1)
233,687 39,550 273,237 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(120,214) (9,642) (129,856)Foreign currency translation adjustment(120,214)(9,642)(129,856)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(199,038) (37,618) (236,656)
Recoveries applied to negative allowance (2)
(199,038)(37,618)(236,656)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
(16,477) 3,661
 (12,816)
Changes in expected recoveries (3)
(16,477)3,661 (12,816)
Balance at end of period$2,949,384
 $458,690
 $3,408,074
Balance at end of period$2,949,384 $458,690 $3,408,074 
(1) Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries - portfolio acquisitions
Portfolio acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 Core Insolvency Total
Face value$1,891,142
 $177,454
 $2,068,596
Noncredit discount(213,289) (13,032) (226,321)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(1,444,166) (124,872) (1,569,038)
Purchase price$233,687
 $39,550
 $273,237

March 31, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$1,088,655 $134,811 $1,223,466 
Noncredit discount(132,532)(7,498)(140,030)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(823,116)(101,359)(924,475)
Purchase price$133,007 $25,954 $158,961 


PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


March 31, 2020
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Face value$1,891,142 $177,454 $2,068,596 
Noncredit discount(213,289)(13,032)(226,321)
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition(1,444,166)(124,872)(1,569,038)
Purchase price$233,687 $39,550 $273,237 
The initial negative allowance recorded on portfolio acquisitions for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 waswere as follows (amounts in thousands):
March 31, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(823,116)$(101,359)$(924,475)
Writeoffs, net823,116 101,359 924,475 
Expected recoveries133,007 25,954 158,961 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$133,007 $25,954 $158,961 
March 31, 2020
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(1,444,166)$(124,872)$(1,569,038)
Writeoffs, net1,444,166 124,872 1,569,038 
Expected recoveries233,687 39,550 273,237 
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$233,687 $39,550 $273,237 



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 Core Insolvency Total
Allowance for credit losses at acquisition$(1,444,166) $(124,872) $(1,569,038)
Writeoffs, net1,444,166
 124,872
 1,569,038
Expected recoveries233,687
 39,550
 273,237
Initial negative allowance for expected recoveries$233,687
 $39,550
 $273,237
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Recoveries applied to negative allowance
Recoveries applied to the negative allowance were computed as follows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands):
March 31, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$500,332 $59,899 $560,231 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income (b)
215,161 16,511 231,672 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$285,171 $43,388 $328,559 
March 31, 2020
Core Insolvency TotalCoreInsolvencyTotal
Recoveries (a)
$440,694
 $57,984
 $498,678
Recoveries (a)
$440,694 $57,984 $498,678 
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income (b)
241,656
 20,366
 262,022
Less - amounts reclassified to portfolio income (b)
241,656 20,366 262,022 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$199,038
 $37,618
 $236,656
Recoveries applied to negative allowance$199,038 $37,618 $236,656 
(a) Recoveries includes cash collections, buybacks and other cash-based adjustments.
(b) The Company reported income on expected recoveries based onFor more information, refer to the constant effective interest rate inCompany's discussion of portfolio income onwithin finance receivables and income recognition within Note 1 of the Company's Consolidated Income Statements.Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the 2020 Form 10-K.
(3) Changes in expected recoveries
Changes in expected recoveries consistsconsisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands):
 Core Insolvency Total
Changes in expected future recoveries$(20,524) $(102) $(20,626)
Recoveries received in excess/(shortfall) of forecast4,047
 3,763
 7,810
Changes in expected recoveries$(16,477) $3,661
 $(12,816)

March 31, 2021
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries$(46,502)$(6,350)$(52,852)
Recoveries received in excess of forecast94,912 8,076 102,988 
Changes in expected recoveries$48,410 $1,726 $50,136 

March 31, 2020
CoreInsolvencyTotal
Changes in expected future recoveries$(20,524)$(102)$(20,626)
Recoveries received in excess of forecast4,047 3,763 7,810 
Changes in expected recoveries$(16,477)$3,661 $(12,816)
In order to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on expectationsmake estimates of future cash collections, the Company considered historical performance, current economic forecasts, regarding the duration of the impact to short-term and long-term growth in the various geographies in which the Company operates and evolving information regarding government stimulus packages and the reduced economic activity required by stay at home orders.consumer habits. The Company also considered currentrecent collection activity in its determination to adjust the timing of near term ERCassumptions related to near-term 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 next 6 to 12 months.  Changesforecast period.
For the three months ended March 31, 2021, changes in expected recoveries were a net write downpositive $50.1 million. This reflects $103.0 million in recoveries received in excess of forecast, which was largely due to significant cash collections overperformance, reduced by a $52.9 million negative adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The changes in expected future recoveries reflect the Company's assumption that the majority of the current quarter overperformance was due to acceleration in the timing of cash collections rather than an increase to total expected collections resulting in a present value adjustment.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, changes in expected recoveries were a negative $12.8 million. This reflectsreflected a $20.6 million net, negative adjustment to the present value of expected future recoveries primarily related to an expected delay in cash collections from the impact of COVID-19,the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic, partially offset by $7.8 million in recoveries received in excess of expectationsforecast in the current quarter.  Changes in the Company’s assumptions regarding the duration and impact of COVID-19 to cash collections could change significantly as conditions evolve.

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Finance Receivables, net prior to adoption of ASC Topic 326

The following information reflect finance receivables, net as previously disclosed in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2019 which was under previous revenue recognition accounting standard ASC Topic 310-30.

PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


Changes in finance receivables, net for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Balance at beginning of period $3,084,777
Acquisitions of finance receivables (1)
 313,446
Foreign currency translation adjustment 7,436
Cash collections (461,171)
Income recognized on finance receivables 238,836
Net allowance charges (6,095)
Balance at end of period $3,177,229

(1)
Includes portfolio purchases adjusted for buybacks and acquisition related costs, and portfolios from the acquisition of a business in Canada made during the first quarter of 2019.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company acquired finance receivable portfolios with a face value of $4.7 billion for $318.8 million. At March 31, 2019, the ERC on the receivables acquired during the three months ended March 31, 2019 were $541.1 million.
At the time of acquisition and each quarter thereafter, the life of each quarterly accounting pool is estimated based on projected amounts and timing of future cash collections using the proprietary models of the Company. Based upon current projections, cash collections expected to be applied to principal are estimated to be as follows for the twelve-month periods ending March 31, (amounts in thousands):
2020$850,955
2021718,010
2023562,256
2024426,004
2025258,793
2026137,843
202777,642
202847,138
202938,084
203028,474
Thereafter32,030
Total ERC expected to be applied to principal$3,177,229

At March 31, 2019, the Company had aggregate net finance receivables balances in pools accounted for under the cost recovery method of $43.5 million.
Accretable yield represented the amount of income on finance receivables the Company expected to recognize over the remaining life of its existing portfolios based on estimated future cash flows as of the balance sheet date. Additions represented the original expected accretable yield on portfolios acquired during the period. Net reclassifications from nonaccretable difference to accretable yield primarily resulted from the increase in the Company's estimate of future cash flows. When applicable, net reclassifications to nonaccretable difference from accretable yield resulted from the decrease in the Company's estimates of future cash flows and allowance charges that together exceeded the increase in the Company's estimate of future cash flows.
Changes in accretable yield for the three months ended March 31, 2019 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Balance at beginning of period$3,058,445
Income recognized on finance receivables(238,836)
Net allowance charges6,095
Additions from portfolio acquisitions235,814
Reclassifications from nonaccretable difference19,161
Foreign currency translation adjustment(511)
Balance at end of period$3,080,168

PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The following is a summary of activity within the Company's valuation allowance account, all of which relates to acquired finance receivables, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Beginning balance$257,148
Allowance charges7,977
Reversal of previously recorded allowance charges(1,882)
Net allowance charges6,095
Foreign currency translation adjustment81
Ending balance$263,324

4. Investments:
Investments consisted of the following at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Debt securities   
Available-for-sale$4,347
 $5,052
Equity securities   
Private equity funds7,141
 7,218
Mutual funds33,353
 33,677
Equity method investments7,870
 10,229
Total investments$52,711
 $56,176

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Debt securities
Available-for-sale$5,308 $5,368 
Equity securities
Exchange traded funds34,841 34,847 
Private equity funds6,155 6,123 
Mutual funds896 1,023 
Equity method investments7,482 8,398 
Total investments$54,682 $55,759 
Debt Securities
Available-for-sale
Government bonds: The Company's investments in government bonds 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 March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 March 31, 2020
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale       
Government bonds$4,219
 $128
 $
 $4,347
        
 December 31, 2019
 Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains Gross Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale       
Government bonds$5,095
 $
 $43
 $5,052

March 31, 2021
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale
Government bonds$5,179 $129 $$5,308 
December 31, 2020
Amortized CostGross Unrealized GainsGross Unrealized LossesAggregate Fair Value
Available-for-sale
Government bonds$5,239 $129 $$5,368 
Equity Securities
InvestmentsExchange traded funds: The Company invests in privatecertain treasury bill exchange traded funds, which are 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: The Company invests certain excessMutual 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 this investment are included as a foreign exchange component of otherOther income and (expense) in the Company's Consolidated Income Statements.
Unrealized gains and losses: Net unrealized gains on the Company's equity securities were $7.6 million and $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial 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.losses, capital contribution made and distributions received.
5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net:Goodwill:
In connection with the Company's business acquisitions, the Company acquired certain tangible and intangible assets. Intangible assets resulting from these acquisitions include client and customer relationships, non-compete agreements, trademarks and technology. 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, 20192020 and concluded that no goodwill
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PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
impairment was necessary. The Company performed its quarterly assessment by evaluating whether aany triggering eventevents had occurred as of March 31, 20202021, which included considering current market conditions resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic.conditions. The Company concluded that no triggering event had occurred atas of March 31, 20202021 and will continue to monitor the market for any adverse conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.conditions.
The following table represents the changes in goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Goodwill:   
Balance at beginning of period$480,794
 $464,116
Changes:   
Acquisition (1)

 13,653
Foreign currency translation adjustment(62,229) 2,749
Net change in goodwill(62,229) 16,402
    
Balance at end of period$418,565
 $480,518

Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Balance at beginning of period$492,989 $480,794 
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment(238)(62,229)
Balance at end of period$492,751 $418,565 
(1) The $13.7 million addition to goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2019, is related to the acquisition of a business in Canada.
6. Leases:
The Company's operating lease portfolio primarily includes corporate offices and call centers. The majority of its leases have remaining lease terms of 1one year to 2015 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for 5five years, and others include options to terminate the leases within 1one 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 has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are generally accounted for separately. 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 months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 Three months ended March 31,
 2020
2019
Operating lease expense$3,063
 $2,863
Short-term lease expense693
 842
Total lease expense$3,756
 $3,705


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Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Operating lease expense$2,981 $3,063 
Short-term lease expense676 693 
Total lease expense$3,657 $3,756 
Supplemental cash flow information and non-cash activity related to leases for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 were as follows (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$2,865 $2,991 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations304 531 
 Three months ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$2,991
 $2,780
    
ROU assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations531
 76,175
Lease term and discount rate information related to operating leases were as follows as of the dates indicated:
Three months ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 201920212020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)10.6
 11.0
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)9.010.6
   
Weighted-average discount rate4.89% 4.95%Weighted-average discount rate4.72 %4.89 %




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Maturities of lease liabilities at March 31, 20202021 are as follows for the following periods (amounts in thousands):
 Operating Leases
For the nine months ending December 31, 2020$8,747
For the year ending December 31, 202111,250
For the year ending December 31, 20229,281
For the year ending December 31, 20237,148
For the year ending December 31, 20246,387
Thereafter49,434
Total lease payments$92,247
Less imputed interest21,145
Total$71,102

Operating Leases
For the nine months ending December 31, 2021$8,821 
For the year ending December 31, 20229,745 
For the year ending December 31, 20237,421 
For the year ending December 31, 20246,374 
For the year ending December 31, 20256,178 
Thereafter29,877 
Total lease payments$68,416 
Less: imputed interest13,094 
Total$55,322 
7. Borrowings:
The Company's borrowings consisted of the following as of the dates indicated (amounts in thousands):
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Americas revolving credit (1)
$376,392 $405,706 
Europe revolving credit1,023,039 1,171,890 
Term loan467,500 470,000 
Senior Notes300,000 300,000 
Convertible Notes345,000 345,000 
2,511,931 2,692,596 
Less: Debt discount and issuance costs(10,798)(31,307)
Total$2,501,133 $2,661,289 
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Americas revolving credit$749,211
 $772,037
Europe revolving credit1,058,348
 1,017,465
Term loans422,500
 425,000
Convertible senior notes632,500
 632,500
 2,862,559
 2,847,002
Less: Debt discount and issuance costs(34,557) (38,577)
Total$2,828,002
 $2,808,425

(1) Includes North American revolver and Colombian revolver.
The following principal payments are due on the Company's borrowings as of March 31, 20202021 for the 12-month periods ending March 31, (amounts in thousands):
2021$298,395
202210,895
20232,208,269
2024345,000
Total$2,862,559

2022$10,979 
20231,033,708 
2024355,000 
2025812,244 
2026300,000 
Total$2,511,931 
The Company determined that it was in compliance with the covenants of its financing arrangements as of March 31, 2020.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


2021.
North American Revolving Credit and Term Loan
On May 5, 2017, theThe Company amended and restated its existinghas a credit agreement (as amended, and modified from time to time, the “North American 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. therein,(the "North American Credit Agreement").
The total credit facility under the North American Credit Agreement includes an aggregate principal amount of $1,540.5 million$1.5 billion (subject to compliance with a borrowing base and applicable debt covenants), which consists of (i) a fully-funded $422.5$467.5 million term loan, (ii) a $1,068.0 million$1.0 billion domestic revolving credit facility, and (iii) a $50.0$75.0 million Canadian revolving credit facility. The facility includes an accordion feature for up to $500.0 million in additional commitments (at the option of the lender) and also provides for up to $25.0 million of letters of credit and a $25.0 million swingline loan sublimitsub-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 or the Eurodollar rate (as defined in the North American Credit Agreement), for the applicable term plus 2.50% per annum in the case of the Eurodollar rate loans and 1.50% in the case of the base rate loans. The base rate isrevolving loans within the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the North American Credit Agreement) plus 0.50%, (b) Bank of America's prime rate, or (c) the one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.00%. Canadian Prime Rate Loans bear interest atcredit facility are subject to a rate per annum equal0.75% floor.
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The revolving credit facilities also bear an unused line fee of 0.375% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears. The loans under the North American Credit Agreement mature May 5, 2022.2024. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the unused portion of the North American Credit Agreement was $371.2$700.3 million. Considering borrowing base restrictions, as of March 31, 2020,2021, the amount available to be drawn was $175.7$251.0 million.
The North American Credit Agreement is 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:
borrowings under each of the domestic revolving loan facility and the Canadian revolving loan facility are subject to separateERC borrowing base calculations and may not exceedis 35% of the ERC offor all domestic or Canadian, as applicable,eligible core eligible asset pools plusand 55% of ERC of domestic or Canadian, as applicable,for all insolvency eligible asset pools, plus 75% of domestic or Canadian, as applicable, eligible accounts receivable;pools;
the consolidated total leverage ratio cannot exceed 2.753.50 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
subject to no default or event of default, stock repurchases during any fiscal year cannot exceed $100.0 million plus 50% of the prior year's consolidated net income;
permitted acquisitions during any fiscal year cannot exceed $250.0 million (with a $50.0 million per year sublimit for permitted acquisitions by non-loan parties);
indebtedness in the form of senior, unsecured convertible notes or other unsecured financings cannot exceed $750.0 million in the aggregate (without respect to the 2020 Notes);
the Company must maintain positive consolidated income from operations during any fiscal quarter; and
restrictions on changes in control.quarter.
European Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan
On October 23, 2014, European subsidiaries of the Company ("PRA Europe") entered intoare parties to a credit agreement with DNB Bank ASA and a syndicate of lenders named therein, for a Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facility (such agreement as later amended or modified, the "European Credit Agreement"). In the first quarter of 2020,On March 12, 2021, the Company entered into the SixthSeventh Amendment and Restatement Agreement to its European Credit Agreement which,that, among other things, increased the total commitmentsborrowings by $200 million, extended the majority of the facility by 2 years and includes an accordion feature of no less than $50.0 million not to exceed $500.0 million, to allow for future increases.through the accordion feature.
Under the terms of theThe European Credit Agreement the credit facility includesprovides borrowings for an aggregate amount of $1,300.0 millionapproximately $1.35 billion (subject to the borrowing base), accrues interest at the Interbank Offered Rate ("IBOR") plus 2.70% - 3.80% (as determined by the estimated remaining collections ratio ("ERC Ratio") as defined in the European Credit Agreement), bears an unused line fee, currently 1.23% per annum, ofor 35% of the margin, is payable monthly in arrears and matures February 19, 2023. 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, 2023. As of March 31, 2020, the outstanding balance under the European Credit Agreement was $1,058.3 million and2021, the unused portion of the European Credit Agreement (including the overdraft facility) was $281.7$367.0 million. Considering borrowing base restrictions and other covenants as of March 31, 2020,2021, the amount available to be drawn under the European Credit Agreement (including the overdraft facility) was $56.4$237.0 million.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


The European Credit Agreement is secured by the shares of most of the Company's European subsidiaries and all 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.
Colombian Revolving Credit Facility
PRA Group Colombia Holding SAS, a subsidiary of the Company in Colombia, hasis party to a credit agreement that provides for borrowingswith Bancolombia in an aggregate amount of approximately $4.9$5.3 million. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the outstanding balance under the credit agreement was $2.4approximately $1.6 million, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.13%. The outstanding balance accrues interest at the Indicador Bancario de Referencia rate ("IBR") plus a weighted average spread of 2.74%, is payable quarterly in arrears, amortizes quarterly and matures on October 17, 2022 (per the credit agreement, maturity represents three years from the last draw). This credit facility is fully collateralized using time deposits with the lender that are subject to certain limitations regarding withdrawal and usage and are included within other assets on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.lender. As of March 31, 2020,2021, the unused portion of the Colombia Credit Agreementcredit agreement was $2.5approximately $3.7 million.
Convertible Senior Notes due 20202025
On August 13, 2013,27, 2020, the Company completed the private offering of $287.5$300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 3.00% Convertible7.375% Senior Notes due AugustSeptember 1, 20202025 (the "2020"2025 Notes" or "Senior Notes"). The 20202025 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture dated August 13, 201327, 2020 (the "2013"2020 Indenture"), between the Company and Regions Bank, as successora trustee. The 2013 2020
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Indenture contains customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default after which the 20202025 Notes may be due and payable immediately. The 20202025 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company.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 20202025 Notes is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on FebruaryMarch 1 and AugustSeptember 1 of each year. Prior
On or after September 1, 2022, the 2025 Notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at a price equal to February 1, 2020, the 2020 Notes were convertible only upon the occurrence103.688% of specified events. As of March 31, 2020 the 2020 Notes are convertible at any time.
The conversion rate for the 2020 Notes is initially 15.2172 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $65.72 per share of the Company's common stock, and is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances pursuant to the 2013 Indenture. Upon conversion, holders of the 2020 Notes will receive cash, 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. The Company's intent is to settle conversions through combination settlement (i.e., the 2020 Notes would be convertedinto cash up to the aggregate principal amount and shares of the Company's2025 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 or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock,Company provided, that at the Company's election, for the remainder). As a result andleast 60% in accordance with authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging and earnings per share, only the conversion spread is included in the diluted earnings per share calculation, if dilutive. Under such method, the settlementaggregate principal amount of the conversion spread has a dilutive effect when2025 Notes remains outstanding immediately after the average share priceoccurrence of the Company's common stock during any quarter exceeds $65.72.
The Company determinedsuch redemption and that the fair valuesuch redemption will occur within 90 days of the 2020 Notes at the date of issuance was approximately $255.3 million, and designated the residual valueclosing of approximately $32.2 million assuch public offering.
In the equity component. Additionally,event of a Change of Control (as defined in the 2020 Indenture), the Company allocated approximately $7.3 millionmust offer to repurchase all of the $8.2 million 20202025 Notes issuance cost as debt issuance cost(unless otherwise redeemed) at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. If the remaining $0.9 million as equity issuance cost.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, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
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" and, together with the 2020 Notes, the "Notes").2023. 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. Prior
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 will be convertible only uponis less than 98% of the occurrenceproduct of specified events. 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. TheAs of March 31, 2021, 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 on or after June 1, 2021 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. As of March 31, 2020, the Company does not believe that any of the conditions allowing holders of the 2023 Notes to convert their notes have occurred.
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The conversion rate for the 2023 Notes is initially 21.6275 shares per $1,000 principal amount of 2023 Notes, 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 Company's common stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's election. The Company's intent isCompany has made an irrevocable election to settle conversions through combination settlement (i.e., by paying holders of the 2023 Notes would be convertedinto cash up to the aggregate principal amount of the 2023 Notes and shares of the Company's common stock or a combination of cash andand shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's election, for the remainder). As a result and inremaining amounts owed, if any.
In accordance with authoritative guidance related to derivatives and hedging and earnings per share, only the conversion spread is included in the diluted earnings per shareEPS calculation, if dilutive. Under such method, the settlement of the conversion spread has a dilutive effect when the average share price of the Company's common stock during any quarter exceeds $46.24.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 2023 Notes issuance cost as debt issuance cost and the remaining $1.3 million as equity issuance cost. Upon adoption of ASU 2020-06, the equity classification model was eliminated, resulting in an adjustment to retained earnings and an increase to the 2023 Notes. Refer to Note2, Change in Accounting Principle, for further information.
The balances of the liability and equity components of the NotesCompany's convertible notes outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, were as follows as of the dates indicated (amounts in thousands):
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Liability component - principal amount$632,500
 $632,500
Unamortized debt discount(28,197) (31,414)
Liability component - net carrying amount$604,303
 $601,086
Equity component$76,216
 $76,216

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Liability component - principal amount$345,000 $345,000 
Unamortized debt discount(20,603)
Unamortized debt issuance costs(3,732)(3,335)
Liability component - net carrying amount$341,268 $321,062 
Equity component$$44,910 
The Company amortizes debt discount is being amortized into interest expenseissuance costs over the remaining life of the 2020 Notes and the 2023 Notesdebt using the effective interest method. Upon adoption of ASU 2020-06 the debt discount was eliminated and the debt issuance costs were remeasured, resulting in an effective interest rate which is 4.92% and 6.20%, respectively.of 4.00%.
Interest expense related to the NotesCompany's convertible notes for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, was as follows for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Interest expense - stated coupon rate$5,175
 $5,175
Interest expense - amortization of debt discount3,217
 3,042
Total interest expense - convertible senior notes$8,392

$8,217

Three Months Ended March 31,
2021
2020 (1)
Interest expense - stated coupon rate$3,019 $5,175 
Interest expense - amortization of debt discount3,217 
Interest expense - amortization of debt issuance costs$404 $606 
Total interest expense - convertible notes$3,423 $8,998 
(1) 2020 amounts include interest expense related to the 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due August 1, 2020, which were repaid in the third quarter of 2020. Refer to Note 7 of the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of the 2020 Form 10-K.
8. 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets, in accordance with the guidance of ASC Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”815. In 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effect of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (“ASC 815”ASU 2020-04”). ASU 2020-04 allows the Company to elect certain expedients to continue accounting for its interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (amounts in thousands):
  March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
  Balance Sheet Location Fair Value Balance Sheet Location Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:        
Interest rate contracts Other assets $
 Other assets $323
Interest rate contracts Other liabilities 43,674
 Other liabilities 17,807
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:       
Foreign currency contracts Other assets 18,126
 Other assets 552
Foreign currency contracts Other liabilities 15,614
 Other liabilities 5,856

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Balance Sheet LocationFair ValueBalance Sheet LocationFair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contractsOther assets$1,413 Other assets$
Interest rate contractsOther liabilities29,081 Other liabilities43,017 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign currency contractsOther assets3,437 Other assets3,512 
Foreign currency contractsOther liabilities2,369 Other liabilities2,415 
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 March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the notional amount of interest rate contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments was $922.2$901.8 million and $959.0$967.2 million, respectively. Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments were evaluated and remain highly effective at March 31, 20202021 and have initial terms of twoone to sevenfive years. The Company estimates that approximately $8.4$9.1 million of net derivative loss included in OCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
The following table summarizes the effects of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments on the consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
  Gain or (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax  Gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into income
  Three Months Ended March 31,   Three Months Ended March 31,
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments 2020 2019 Location of gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into income 2020 2019
Interest rate contracts $(21,350) $(5,795) Interest expense, net $(1,012) $(80)

Gain or (loss) recognized in OCI, net of tax
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instrumentsMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Interest rate contracts$9,692 $(21,350)
Gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into income
Location of gain or (loss) reclassified from OCI into incomeMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Interest expense, net$(3,336)$(1,012)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Changes in fair value of derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments are recognized in earnings. The Company also 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. As of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the notional amount of foreign currency contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments was $747.8$447.2 million and $469.9$500.8 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 months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
    Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
    Three Months Ended March 31,
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments Location of gain or (loss) recognized in income 2020 2019
Foreign currency contracts Foreign exchange gain $26,786
 $(5,256)
Foreign currency contracts Interest expense, net (1,001) 
Interest rate contracts Interest expense, net 1,038
 (349)

Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in income
Derivatives not designated as hedging instrumentsLocation of gain or (loss) recognized in incomeMarch 31, 2021March 31, 2020
Foreign currency contractsForeign exchange (loss)/gain$2,097 $26,786 
Foreign currency contractsInterest expense, net114 (1,001)
Interest rate contractsInterest expense, net1,038 
9. Fair Value:
As defined by ASC Topic 820, "Fair Value MeasurementsMeasurement 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.
PRA Group, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


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 are recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
 March 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
 Carrying
Amount
 Estimated
Fair Value
 Carrying
Amount
 Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:       
Cash and cash equivalents$179,995
 $179,995
 $119,774
 $119,774
Finance receivables, net3,408,074
 3,503,737
 3,514,165
 3,645,610
Financial liabilities:       
Interest-bearing deposits97,465
 97,465
 106,246
 106,246
Revolving lines of credit1,807,559
 1,807,559
 1,789,502
 1,789,502
Term loans422,500
 422,500
 425,000
 425,000
Convertible senior notes604,303
 589,742
 601,086
 648,968


March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Carrying
Amount
Estimated
Fair Value
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$92,798 $92,798 $108,613 $108,613 
Restricted cash16,057 16,057 12,434 12,434 
Finance receivables, net3,372,666 3,365,936 3,514,788 3,541,159 
Financial liabilities:
Interest-bearing deposits124,998 124,998 132,739 132,739 
Revolving lines of credit1,399,431 1,399,431 1,577,596 1,577,596 
Term loan467,500 467,500 470,000 470,000 
Senior Notes300,000 321,495 300,000 324,408 
Convertible Notes345,000 370,627 324,397 376,012 
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:equivalents and restricted cash: 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 and restricted cash 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.
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Term loans: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 estimates.estimate.
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Senior and Convertible senior notes: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. Furthermore, in the table above, the carrying amount of December 31, 2020 represents the portionConvertible Notes net of the Notes classified as debt while estimated fair value pertains todiscount. Upon adoption of ASU 2020-06, the facecarrying amount of the Notes.Convertible Notes reflects face value as the debt discount was eliminated.
Financial Instruments Required To Be Carried At Fair Value
The carrying amounts in the following table are measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
 Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2020
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Available-for-sale investments       
Government bonds$4,347
 $
 $
 $4,347
Fair value through net income       
Mutual funds33,353
 
 
 33,353
Derivative contracts (recorded in other assets)
 18,126
 
 18,126
Liabilities:       
Derivative contracts (recorded in other liabilities)
 59,288
 
 59,288
 Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2019
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets:       
Available-for-sale investments       
Government bonds$5,052
 $
 $
 $5,052
Fair value through net income       
Mutual funds33,677
 
 
 33,677
Derivative contracts (recorded in other assets)
 875
 
 875
Liabilities:       
Derivative contracts (recorded in other liabilities)
 23,663
 
 23,663

Fair Value Measurements as of March 31, 2021
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Available-for-sale investments
Government bonds$5,308 $$$5,308 
Fair value through net income
Exchange traded funds34,841 34,841 
Mutual funds896 896 
Derivative contracts (recorded in other assets)4,850 4,850 
Liabilities:
Derivative contracts (recorded in other liabilities)31,450 31,450 
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2020
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Available-for-sale investments
Government bonds$5,368 $$$5,368 
Fair value through net income
Exchange traded funds34,847 34,847 
Mutual funds1,023 1,023 
Derivative contracts (recorded in other assets)3,512 3,512 
Liabilities:
Derivative contracts (recorded in other liabilities)45,432 45,432 
Available-for-sale investments
Government bonds: Fair value of the Company's investment in government bonds is estimated using quoted market prices. Accordingly, the Company uses Level 1 inputs.
Fair value through net income investments
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.

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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
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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 Net Asset Value ("NAV")NAV practical expedient was $7.1$6.2 million and $7.2$6.1 million as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss:
The following table provides details about the reclassifications out offrom accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31,
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges 2020 2019 Affected line in the consolidated income statementGains and losses on cash flow hedges20212020Affected line in the Consolidated Income Statement
Interest rate swaps $(1,012) $(80) Interest expense, netInterest rate swaps$(3,336)$(1,012)Interest expense, net
Income tax effect of item above 230
 
 Income tax expenseIncome tax effect of item above705 230 Income tax expense
Total losses on cash flow hedges $(782) $(80) Net of taxTotal losses on cash flow hedges$(2,631)$(782)Net of tax
The following table represents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, after tax, for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$127 $(33,349)$(212,569)$(245,791)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications9,692 (20,108)(10,416)
Reclassifications, netReclassifications, net2,631 2,631 
Net current period other comprehensive lossNet current period other comprehensive loss12,323 (20,108)(7,785)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$127 $(21,026)$(232,677)$(253,576)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Debt SecuritiesCash FlowCurrency TranslationAccumulated Other
Available-for-saleHedgesAdjustments
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(44)$(13,088)$(247,886)$(261,018)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications170 (21,350)(94,201)(115,381)
Reclassifications, netReclassifications, net782 782 
Net current period other comprehensive lossNet current period other comprehensive loss170 (20,568)(94,201)(114,599)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$126 $(33,656)$(342,087)$(375,617)
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
 Debt Securities Cash Flow Currency Translation Accumulated Other
 Available-for-sale Hedges Adjustments 
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Ending balance at December 31, 2019 $(44) $(13,088) (247,886) $(261,018)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 170
 (21,350) (94,201) (115,381)
Reclassifications, net 
 782
 
 782
Net current period other comprehensive loss 170
 (20,568) (94,201) (114,599)
Ending balance at March 31, 2020 $126
 (33,656) $(342,087) $(375,617)
        
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 Debt Securities Cash Flow Currency Translation Accumulated Other
 Available-for-sale Hedges Adjustments 
Comprehensive Loss (1)
Ending balance December 31, 2018 $(83) $44
 $(242,070) $(242,109)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications 45
 (5,795) (742) (6,492)
Reclassifications, net 
 80
 
 80
Net current period other comprehensive loss 45
 (5,715) (742) (6,412)
Ending balance March 31, 2019 $(38) $(5,671) $(242,812) $(248,521)
(1) Net of deferred taxes for unrealized losses from cash flow hedges of $10.0$6.4 million and $1.7$10.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.
11. Earnings per Share:
Basic earnings per share ("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 senior notesConvertible Notes since issuance through March 31, 2020.2021. 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
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obtained upon the vesting of nonvested shares would be used to purchase common shares at the average market price for the period.


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The following table provides a reconciliation between the computation of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands, except per share amounts):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2020 201920212020
Net Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc. Weighted
Average
Common Shares
 EPS Net Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc. Weighted
Average
Common Shares
 EPSNet Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPSNet Income Attributable to PRA Group, Inc.Weighted
Average
Common Shares
EPS
Basic EPS$19,135
 45,452
 $0.42
 $15,227
 45,338
 $0.34
Basic EPS$58,406 45,669 $1.28 $19,135 45,452 $0.42 
Dilutive effect of nonvested share awards
 332
 
 
 81
 
Dilutive effect of nonvested share awards— 376 (0.01)— 332 
Diluted EPS$19,135
 45,784
 $0.42
 $15,227
 45,419
 $0.34
Diluted EPS$58,406 46,045 $1.27 $19,135 45,784 $0.42 
There were 0 antidilutive options outstanding, for the three months endedantidilutive or otherwise, as of March 31, 20202021 and 2019.2020.
12. Income Taxes:
The Company follows the guidance ofaccounts for income taxes in accordance with 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.
On May 10, 2017, the Company reached a settlement with the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") regarding the IRS assertion that tax revenue recognition using the cost recovery method did not clearly reflect taxable income. In accordance with the settlement, the Company changed its tax accounting method used to recognize finance receivables revenue effective with tax year 2017. Under the new method, a portion of the annual collections amortizes principal and the remaining portion is taxable income. The deferred tax liability related to the difference in timing between the new method and the cost recovery method has been incorporated evenly into the Company’s tax filings over four years effective with tax year 2017. The Company was not required to pay any interest or penalties in connection with the settlement.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted into U.S. law in response to COVID-19 with varying legislation enacted in many of the countries in which the Company operates.  While the Company is continuing to evaluate impact, it intends to implement the tax payment and filing deferral provisions as applicable and does not believe that any of the other provisions will have a material impact to its financial reporting.  As international tax legislative updates continue to be released, they will be monitored by the Company. 
At March 31, 2020,2021, 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 and,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 $115.4$62.2 million and $109.7$97.0 million as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively.
13. Commitments and Contingencies:
Employment Agreements:
The Company has entered into employment agreements mostwith each of its U.S. executive officers, which expire on December 31, 2020, with all of its U.S. executive officers and with several members of its U.S. senior management group.2023. Such agreements provide for base salary payments as well as potential discretionary bonuses that take into considerationconsider 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 March 31, 2020,2021, estimated future compensation under these agreements was approximately $6.2$17.8 million. The agreements also contain confidentiality and non-compete provisions. Outside the U.S., the Company has entered into employment agreements are in place with certain employees pursuant to local country regulations. Generally, these agreements do not have expiration dates and thereforedates. 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 $6.2$17.8 million total above.


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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 March 31, 2020,2021, was approximately $629.2$640.7 million.
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.
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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 March 31, 2020,2021, 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. During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recorded $1.0 million in recoveries receivable under the Company's insurance policies or third-party indemnities which is included in other receivables, net at December 31, 2019.
Matters that are not considered routine legal proceedings were disclosed previously in the 20192020 Form 10-K.
14. Recently Issued Accounting Standards:
Recently issued accounting standards adopted:

Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
Effective January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASC 326 on a prospective basis. Prior to January 1, 2020, substantially all of the Company's investment in finance receivables were accounted for under ASC 310-30. Refer to Note 2 for comprehensive details.
Intangibles - Goodwill and Other
In January 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-04 which eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity performs its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity recognizes an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. An entity still has the
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option to perform the qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 on January 1, 2020 which had no impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value Measurement
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” ("ASU 2018-13"). ASU 2018-13 eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements as part of its disclosure framework project. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 on January 1, 2020 which had no impact to the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted:
Income Taxes
InIn December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“("ASU 2019-12”2019-12"), which simplifies. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions for recognizing deferred taxes for investments and calculating income taxes in interim periods. Additionally, the accountingstandard adds guidance to reduce complexity in certain areas, including recognizing taxes for income taxes. This standardtax goodwill and allocating taxes to members of a consolidated group. ASU 2019-12 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning afterafter December 15, 2020 on a prospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact ofadopted ASU 2019-12 on January 1, 2021 with no material impact to its consolidated financial statements and expects that the adoption of the standard will result in additional and modified disclosures. upon adoption.
Investments-Equity Securities
In January 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-01 “Investments-Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)-Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815” (“("ASU 2020-01”2020-01"). ASU 2020-01 clarifies that a company should consider observable transactions that require a company to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting under Topic 323, Investments-Equity Method and Joint Ventures, for the purposes of applying the measurement alternative in accordance with Topic 321 immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method. Additionally, it clarifies that, when determining the accounting for certain forward contracts and purchased options a company should not consider, whether upon settlement or exercise, if the underlying securities would be accounted for under the equity method or fair value option. This standard is effective for public entities forThe Company adopted ASU 2020-01 on January 1, 2021 with no impact to its financial statements issuedupon adoption.

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Accounting for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2020. TheConvertible Instruments
Effective January 1, 2021, the Company is evaluating the impact ofearly adopted ASU 2020-01 but does not expect adoption2020-06. Refer to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.Note 2 for details.
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020,January 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference2021-01, "Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” (“Overall" ("ASU 2020-04”2021-01"). ASU 2020-04 provides temporary optional guidance2021-01 expands the scope of ASC 848 to easeinclude derivatives affected by the potential burden in accountingdiscounting transition for reference rate reform. The new guidance providescertain optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference London Inter-bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or another reference rate expected to be discontinued.exceptions. ASU 2020-042021-01 is effective immediately for a limited time through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2020-04.2021-01 but does not expect it to have a material impact on its financial statements.
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.
15. Subsequent Events:
On May 6, 2020 , the Company entered into the Second Amendment to the North American Credit Facility, which, among other things, includes:
the consolidated total leverage ratio limit will increase to 3.25 from 2.75 effective after June 30, 2020 through December 31, 2020. After December 31, 2020, the consolidated total leverage ratio limit will decrease to 3.0 until maturity;
the LIBOR floor increases from zero to 100% on the revolving loans;
the consolidated senior secured leverage ratio limit will increase from 2.25 to 2.75 until March 31, 2021. On March 31, 2021, the senior secured leverage ratio will decrease to 2.25 until maturity;
the ERC borrowing base on all domestic Core eligible pools will increase from 35% to 40% effective July 31, 2020 until January 31, 2021. If the ERC advance rate drops to 35% or below during this period, the ERC borrowing base will return to 35%;

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements:
ThisAll references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Quarterly Report") to "PRA Group," "we," "us," "the Company" or similar terms are to PRA Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements withinas defined by the meaningPrivate Securities Litigation Reform Act of the federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements,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 strategies, anticipated events or trends, and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Thetrends. 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 referred to above may includeincluding the following:
a deterioration in the economic or inflationary environment in the Americas or Europe, including the interest rate environment;
changes or volatility in the credit or capital markets, which affect our ability to borrow money or raise capital, including as a result of the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic;
our ability to replace our portfolios of nonperforming loans with additional portfolios sufficient to operate efficiently and profitably;
our ability to continue to purchase nonperforming loans at appropriate prices;
our ability to collect sufficient amounts on our nonperforming loans to fund our operations;
the possibility that we could recognize significant decreases in our estimate of future recoveries on nonperforming loans;
changes in, or interpretations of, federal, state, local, or international laws, including bankruptcy and collection laws, or changes in the administrative practices of various bankruptcy courts, which could negatively affect our business or our ability to collect on nonperforming loans;
our ability to successfully manage the challenges associated with a disease outbreak, including epidemics, pandemics or similar widespread public health concerns, including the COVID-19 pandemic;
the impact of the 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 federal, state and international laws and regulations;
changes in accounting standards and their interpretations;
the recognition of significant decreases in our abilityestimate 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 tax laws and interpretations regarding earnings of our domestic and international operations;
the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") including interpretations and determinations by tax authorities;
the possibility that we could incur goodwill or other intangible asset impairment charges;
adverse effects from the exit of the United Kingdom ("UK") from the European Union ("EU");
our loss contingency accruals may not be adequate to cover actual losses;
adverse outcomeschanges in pending litigation or administrative proceedings;
the possibility that class action suits and other litigation could divert management's attention and increase our expenses;
the possibility that we could incur business or technology disruptions or cyber incidents;
disruptions of business operations caused by the underperformance or failure of information technology infrastructure, networks or telephone systems;
our ability to collect and enforce our nonperforming loans may be limited under federal, state, andlocal or international laws regulationsor the interpretation of these laws, including tax, bankruptcy and policies;collection laws;
changes in the administrative practices of various bankruptcy courts;
our abilityinability to comply with existing and new regulations of the collection industry, the failure of which could result in penalties, fines, litigation, damage to our reputation, or the suspension or termination of or required modification to our ability to conduct our business;industry;
investigations, reviews, or enforcement actions by governmental authorities, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"), which could result in changes to ;
our business practices, negatively impact our portfolio acquisitions volume, make collection of account balances more difficult or expose us to the risk of fines, penalties, restitution payments, and litigation;
the possibility that compliance with complex and evolving international and United States ("U.S.") laws and regulations that apply to our international operations could increase our cost of doing business in international jurisdictions;
our abilityinability to comply with data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR");
adverse outcomes in pending litigation or administrative proceedings;
our abilityinability to retain, expand, renegotiate or replace our credit facilities and our ability to comply with the covenants under our financing arrangements;
our abilityinability to raise the funds necessary to repurchasemanage effectively our convertible senior notescapital and liquidity needs, including as a result of changes in credit or to settle conversions in cash;capital markets;
our ability to refinance our indebtedness, including our outstanding convertible senior notes;
changes in interest or exchange rates, which could reduce our net income, and the possibility that future hedging strategies may not be successful,rates;


the possibility that the adoption of future accounting standards could negatively impact our business;
default by or failure of one or more of our counterparty financial institutions could cause us to incur significant lossesinstitutions;
uncertainty about the future of the London Inter-Bank Offer RateRate;
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, 2020 ("LIBOR"2020 Form 10-K") may adversely affect our business; and
the risk factors discussed herein and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").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.
You should carefully consider the factors listed above and review the following "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," as well as the "Risk Factors" section and "Business" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 ("2019 Form 10-K") and the "Risk Factors" section of this Quarterly Report.
Our forward-looking statements could be wrong in light of these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The future events, developments or results described in, or implied by, this Quarterly Report could turn out to be materially different. Except as required by law, we assume no obligation to publiclypublically update or revise our forward-looking statements after the date of this Quarterly Report and you should not expect us to do so.
Investors should also be aware that while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts and others, we do not, by policy, selectively disclose to them any material nonpublic information or other confidential commercial information. Accordingly, investors should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst regardless of the content of the statement or report. We do not, by policy, confirm forecasts or projections issued by others. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.
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Frequently Used Terms
We may use the following terminology throughout this document:Quarterly Report:
"Amortization rate" refers to cash collections applied to principal on finance receivables as a percentage of total cash collections.
"Buybacks" refers to purchase price refunded by the seller due to the return of ineligible accounts.
"Cash collections" refers to collections on our owned finance receivables portfolios.
"Cash receipts" refers to cash collections on our owned finance receivables 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 ERC.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 owned finance receivables portfolios.
"Insolvency" accounts or portfolios refer to accounts or portfolios of receivables 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, carried as an asset on the balance sheet.
"Portfolio acquisitions" refers to all 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 portfolios purchased in the normal course of business and excludes those purchased viaadded 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 portfolios and estimated remaining collections.
"Principal amortization" refers to cash collections applied to principal on finance receivables.
"Purchase price" refers to the cash paid to a seller to acquire nonperforming loans. Prior to the adoption of ASC Topic 326 purchase price also included certain capitalized costs and adjustments for buybacks.
"Purchase price multiple" refers to the total estimated collections (as defined below) on owned finance receivables 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 including cash sales, plus estimated remaining collections on our finance receivables portfolios.
All references in this Quarterly Report to "PRA Group," "our," "we," "us," "the Company" or similar terms are to PRA Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

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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 March 31, 2020,2021, employed 4,0143,822 full time equivalents. Our shares of common stock are traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "PRAA"."PRAA."
COVID-19 Update
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, has ledcontinued to adverse impacts on the U.S. and global economies and created uncertainty. Since the initial outbreak was reported, all states in the U.S. have declared states of emergency and COVID-19 has spread toadversely impact all countries in which we operate. As a result, weWe have implementedtaken steps to modify our business continuity plans including remote work practicesoperations to mitigate adverse effects where possible while conforming with various COVID-19 protocols within the countries in which we operate. We continue to enable employees to work remotely and have leveraged existing space to follow social distancing guidelines.  To date,in the pandemic has not prevented our abilityworkplaces that remain open. These actions have allowed us to operate theour business while minimizing disruption and we have continued to take steps necessary to minimize impact or disruption to our global operations.  We believe we have sufficient liquidity on hand, or accesscomplying with country-specific, federal, state and local laws, regulations, guidelines and governmental actions related to the capital markets to provide liquidity, to continue normal business operations. Refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources section below for further discussion.  Furthermore, the pandemic presents potential new risks which are difficult to reasonably estimate. As a result,pandemic. Additional information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may have on our business results of operations or financial condition is also difficult to predict. See discussioncan be found in Part II, Item 1A - “Risk Factors”.7 to our 2020 Form 10-K.


Results of Operations
The results of operations include the financial results of the Company and all of our subsidiaries. As of January 1, 2020 we adopted ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" ("Topic 326") ("ASU 2016-13") and ASU 2019-11, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (“ASU 2019-11”), collectively referred to as "ASC Topic 326", on a prospective basis. Prior period amounts were accounted for under ASC Topic 310-30 "Loans and Debt Securities Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality" ("ASC 310-30"). For further information refer to Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. The following table sets forth Consolidated Income Statement amounts as a percentage of totalTotal revenues for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Revenues:
Portfolio income$231,672 80.0 %$262,022 104.1 %
Changes in expected recoveries50,136 17.3 (12,816)(5.1)
Fee income2,181 0.8 2,209 0.9 
Other revenue5,480 1.9 369 0.1 
Total revenues289,469 100.0 251,784 100.0 
Operating expenses:
Compensation and employee services73,984 25.6 75,171 29.9 
Legal collection fees12,926 4.5 14,572 5.8 
Legal collection costs21,312 7.4 34,447 13.7 
Agency fees15,591 5.4 13,376 5.3 
Outside fees and services20,760 7.1 19,394 7.7 
Communication12,663 4.4 13,511 5.4 
Rent and occupancy4,480 1.5 4,484 1.8 
Depreciation and amortization3,981 1.4 4,084 1.6 
Other operating expenses13,018 4.5 12,205 4.8 
Total operating expenses178,715 61.8 191,244 76.0 
   Income from operations110,754 38.2 60,540 24.0 
Other income and (expense):
Interest expense, net(31,552)(10.9)(37,211)(14.8)
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain(26)— 2,283 0.9 
Other26 — (76)— 
Income before income taxes79,202 27.3 25,536 10.1 
Income tax expense17,322 5.9 3,100 1.2 
Net income61,880 21.4 22,436 8.9 
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3,474 1.2 3,301 1.3 
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$58,406 20.2 %$19,135 7.6 %
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 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Revenues:       
Portfolio income$262,022
 104.1 % $
  %
Changes in expected recoveries(12,816) (5.1) 
 
Income recognized on finance receivables
 
 238,836
 97.1
Fee income2,209
 0.9
 6,374
 2.6
Other revenue369
 0.1
 667
 0.3
Total revenues251,784
 100.0
 245,877
 100.0
        
Net allowance charges
 
 (6,095) (2.5)
        
Operating expenses:       
Compensation and employee services75,171
 29.9
 79,645
 32.4
Legal collection fees14,572
 5.8
 13,059
 5.3
Legal collection costs34,447
 13.7
 35,229
 14.3
Agency fees13,376
 5.3
 14,032
 5.7
Outside fees and services19,394
 7.7
 15,248
 6.2
Communication13,511
 5.4
 13,201
 5.4
Rent and occupancy4,484
 1.8
 4,363
 1.8
Depreciation and amortization4,084
 1.6
 4,572
 1.9
Other operating expenses12,205
 4.8
 11,585
 4.7
Total operating expenses191,244
 76.0
 190,934
 77.7
  Income from operations60,540
 24.0
 48,848
 19.9
Other income and (expense):       
Interest expense, net(37,211) (14.8) (33,981) (13.8)
Foreign exchange gain2,283
 0.9
 6,264
 2.5
Other(76) 
 (352) (0.1)
Income before income taxes25,536
 10.1
 20,779
 8.5
Income tax expense3,100
 1.2
 3,867
 1.6
Net income22,436
 8.9
 16,912
 6.9
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests3,301
 1.3
 1,685
 0.7
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$19,135
 7.6 % $15,227
 6.2 %



Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021 Compared To Three Months Ended March 31, 20192020
Cash Collections
Cash collections for the periods indicated were as follows for the periods indicated:(amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
For the Three Months Ended March 31, Variances20212020Change
(Amounts in thousands)2020 2019 2020 vs. 2019
Americas Core$305,780
 $290,723
 $15,057
Americas and Australia CoreAmericas and Australia Core$347,638 $305,780 $41,858 
Americas Insolvency43,210
 44,613
 (1,403)Americas Insolvency35,253 43,210 (7,957)
Europe Core131,340
 116,858
 14,482
Europe Core149,486 131,340 18,146 
Europe Insolvency14,243
 8,977
 5,266
Europe Insolvency23,510 14,243 9,267 
Total cash collections$494,573
 $461,171
 $33,402
Total cash collections$555,887 $494,573 $61,314 
     
Cash collections adjusted (1)
$494,573
 $454,654
 $39,919
Cash collections adjusted (1)
$555,887 $502,305 $53,582 
(1) Cash collections adjusted refers to 20192020 cash collections remeasured using 20202021 exchange rates.

Cash collections were $555.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $61.3 million, or 12.4%, compared to $494.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $33.4 million, or 7.2%, compared to $461.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase was2020. Cash collections increased in Americas and Australia Core largely due to increases in Americas Core and Europe Core cash collections, partially offset by the overall economic disruption in the last two weeks of the quarter. Americas Core cash collections increased $15.1 million, or 5.2%, mainly driven by higher U.S. legal collections and an increase in Other Americas, slightly offset by lowerour U.S. call center and other collections. Thecollections, including higher level of collections through our digital platforms, increasing $54.3 million, or 32.3%. This was primarily due to what we believe to be various circumstances that have provided U.S. consumers with additional discretionary funds and a willingness to voluntarily resolve their debts. This increase was partly offset by a $10.8 million, or 10.4%, decrease in legal collections increase of $9.9 million, or 10.4% was due primarily to a higher numberlower volume of accounts placed in the legal channel. Other Americas increased $6.8 million, or 25.6%,channel primarily as a result of increased portfolio purchasinga shift in South America. Furthermore,collections from the increase of $14.5legal channel to our call centers and digital platforms. Cash collections in Americas Insolvency also decreased $8.0 million, or 12.4% in Europe Core18.4%, mainly due to the runoff of older portfolios. While cash collections reflects higher 2019in Other Americas Core decreased $1.6 million, or 4.8%, the primary driver of the decrease was foreign exchange rates. Europe cash collections increased $27.4 million, or 18.8%, primarily reflecting the impact of 2020 purchases.
Revenues
A summary of our revenue generation during the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020Change
Portfolio income$231,672 $262,022 $(30,350)
Changes in expected recoveries50,136 (12,816)62,952 
Fee income2,181 2,209 (28)
Other revenue5,480 369 5,111 
Total revenues$289,469 $251,784 $37,685 
Portfolio Income
Portfolio income was $231.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $30.3 million, or 11.6%, compared to $262.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease was mainly due to our assumption that the significant cash overperformance in 2020 was largely acceleration versus an increase in total estimated collections combined with recent purchases not offsetting runoff, primarily in Americas Insolvency and Other Americas.
Changes in Expected Recoveries
Changes in expected recoveries for the three months ended March 31, 2021, were a positive $50.1 million. The change was the net result of recoveries received in excess of forecast of $103.0 million from significant cash collection overperformance reduced by a $52.9 million negative adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries. The changes in expected future recoveries reflect our assumption that the majority of the current quarter overperformance was due to acceleration in the timing of cash collections rather than an increase to total expected collections resulting in a present value adjustment. This compares to a negative $12.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The change was the net result of recoveries in excess of forecast of $7.8 million reduced by a $20.6 million negative adjustment to changes in expected future recoveries due to an expected delay in cash collections from the impact of COVID-19.
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 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Portfolio income$262,022
 
Changes in expected recoveries(12,816) 
Income recognized on finance receivables
 238,836
Fee income2,209
 6,374
Other revenue369
 667
Total revenues$251,784
 $245,877
Other Revenue
Total revenues were $251.8Other revenue was $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $5.1 million compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 an increase of $5.9 million, or 2.4%, compared to $245.9reflecting a gain on sale from certain other assets.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $178.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. This increase was driven by higher cash collections, somewhat offset by adjustments2021, a decrease of $12.5 million, or 6.5%, compared to our estimated remaining collections mainly to reflect the impact of COVID-19 and lower fee income reflecting settlement timing in our claims processing company, Claims Compensation Bureau.
Net Allowance Charges
In 2019, under ASC Topic 310-30, net allowance charges were recorded for significant decreases in expected cash flows or a change in timing of cash flows which would otherwise require a reduction in the stated yield on a pool of accounts. Effective January 1, 2020, under ASC Topic 326 changes to expected cash flows are recorded in changes in expected recoveries within revenues.
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses were $191.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $0.3 million, or 0.2%, compared to $190.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.


2020.
Compensation and Employee Services
Compensation and employee services expenses were $74.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 1.6%, compared to $75.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 5.5%, compared to $79.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020. The slight decrease in compensation expense was primarily attributable to a reduction in the U.S. call center workforce as we balance the volume between the legal collection channel and call centers.due to efficiencies realized mostly offset by higher headcount in Europe. Total full-time equivalents decreased to 3,822 as of March 31, 2021, from 4,014 as of March 31, 2020, from 5,236 as of March 31, 2019.2020.
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 $12.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $1.7 million, or 11.6%, compared to $14.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $1.5 million, or 11.5%, compared to $13.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 primarily2020. The decrease was due to an increase inlower 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 $21.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $13.1 million, or 38.1%, compared to $34.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020,2020. The decrease was primarily due to lower levels of accounts placed in the legal channel in the U.S. primarily reflecting a decreaseshift in collections from the legal channel to our call centers and digital platforms partially offset by higher levels of $0.8 million, or 2.3% compared to $35.2accounts placed in the legal channel in Europe.
Agency Fees
Agency fees primarily represent third-party collection fees. Agency fees were $15.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The decrease2021, an increase of $2.2 million, or 16.4%, compared to $13.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily reflects slightly lower court costsreflecting an increase in the U.S. due to the disruption in the last two weeksagency fees primarily outside of the quarter resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly offset by higher costs in Europe.U.S.
Outside Fees and Services
Outside fees and services expenses were $20.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $1.4 million, or 7.2%, compared to $19.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily due to higher fees related to an increaseincreased number of $4.2debit card transactions.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net was $31.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 27.6%15.1%, compared to $15.2$37.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase was2020 primarily duereflecting the 2021 change in accounting related to a numberour convertible notes (seeNote 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of items that were not material individuallythis Quarterly Report for further information) and higher consulting fees in 2020.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net was $37.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of $3.2 million, or 9.4%, compared to $34.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase was primarily due to higherlower levels of average outstanding borrowings primarily to fund increased portfolio investments and the impact of changes in the fair value ofon our derivatives.debt obligations.





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Interest expense, net consisted of the following for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 and 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020Change
Interest on debt obligations and unused line fees$20,910 $26,498 $(5,588)
Interest on senior notes5,531 — 5,531 
Coupon interest on convertible debt3,019 5,175 (2,156)
Amortization of convertible debt discount— 3,217 (3,217)
Amortization of loan fees and other loan costs2,256 2,640 (384)
Interest income(164)(319)155 
Interest expense, net$31,552 $37,211 $(5,659)
 For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019 Change
Stated interest on debt obligations and unused line fees$24,459
 $23,397
 $1,062
Coupon interest on convertible debt5,175
 5,175
 
Amortization of convertible debt discount3,217
 3,042
 175
Amortization of loan fees and other loan costs2,640
 2,636
 4
Change in fair value of derivatives2,039
 349
 1,690
Interest income(319) (618) 299
Interest expense, net$37,211
 $33,981
 $3,230
Net Foreign Currency Transaction GainsExchange (Loss)/Gain
Foreign currency transaction losses were near zero for the three months ended March 31, 2021, compared to foreign currency gains wereof $2.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $6.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020. In any given period, we may incur foreign currency transaction gains or losses from transactions in currencies other than the functional currency. The decrease was primarily related to lower foreign currency gains in Europe and slightly lower gains on U.S. dollar linked investments held in Brazil.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $17.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, an increase of $14.2 million, or 458.1%, compared to $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of $0.82020. The increase was primarily due to higher income before taxes, which increased $53.7 million, or 20.5%210.6%, and the mix of earnings between jurisdictions. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, our effective tax rate was 21.9%, compared to $3.9 million12.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020. The decreaseincrease in rate was primarily due to an estimated provision to return to provision adjustments partially offset by changesadjustment recorded in the prior year and a change in mix of income between countries of operation. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our effective tax rate was 12.1%, compared to 18.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

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Supplemental Performance Data
Finance Receivables Portfolio Performance
The following tables show certain data related to our finance receivables portfolios. Certain adjustments, as noted inWe purchase nonperforming loans from a variety of credit originators and segregate them into two main portfolio segments: Core or Insolvency, based on the footnotes to these tables, have been made to reducestatus of the impact of foreign currency fluctuations on ERC and purchase price multiples.
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 insolvencyInsolvency 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 portfolio.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 receivables 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 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 yields 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 receivables, which impact the cost to collect those accounts. Fresher accounts, for example, typically carry lower associated collection expenses, 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 under ASC 310-10 and ASCAccounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 326 "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses" ("ASC 326") 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 of 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 regularly 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 receivables.



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Purchase Price Multiples
as of March 31, 2020
 
Amounts in thousands
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (1)(2)
ERC-Historical Period Exchange Rates (3)
Total Estimated Collections (4)
ERC-Current Period Exchange Rates (5)
Current Estimated Purchase Price Multiple
Original Estimated Purchase Price Multiple(6)
Americas Core      
1996-2009$930,026
$38,390
$2,886,117
$38,390
310%238%
2010148,193
26,621
535,652
26,621
361%247%
2011209,602
44,992
738,981
44,992
353%245%
2012254,076
56,991
680,187
56,991
268%226%
2013390,826
85,283
928,709
85,283
238%211%
2014404,117
138,067
921,659
135,051
228%204%
2015443,114
206,581
960,145
205,976
217%205%
2016455,767
327,345
1,093,346
314,819
240%201%
2017532,851
468,942
1,167,610
464,659
219%193%
2018653,975
762,474
1,337,704
749,410
205%202%
2019581,476
969,495
1,198,926
933,976
206%206%
2020172,697
329,648
336,822
329,648
195%195%
Subtotal5,176,720
3,454,829
12,785,858
3,385,816
  
Americas Insolvency     
1996-2009397,453
794
835,929
794
210%178%
2010208,942
1,016
546,844
1,016
262%184%
2011180,432
848
370,113
848
205%155%
2012251,395
688
392,419
688
156%136%
2013227,834
1,728
354,918
1,728
156%133%
2014148,420
2,252
217,283
2,232
146%124%
201563,170
6,655
87,791
6,655
139%125%
201691,442
18,596
116,061
18,536
127%123%
2017275,257
104,624
349,186
104,624
127%125%
201897,879
85,846
127,700
85,846
130%127%
2019123,077
137,797
158,639
137,556
129%128%
202020,772
25,768
27,344
25,768
132%132%
Subtotal2,086,073
386,612
3,584,227
386,291
  
Total Americas7,262,793
3,841,441
16,370,085
3,772,107
  
Europe Core      
201220,409
533
40,607
406
199%187%
201320,334
262
25,056
196
123%119%
2014773,811
759,304
2,202,629
640,238
285%208%
2015411,340
323,139
734,838
285,151
179%160%
2016333,090
310,630
557,579
291,054
167%167%
2017252,174
229,143
361,268
204,423
143%144%
2018341,775
385,373
518,022
369,842
152%148%
2019518,610
706,719
790,270
665,335
152%152%
202060,990
105,783
108,540
105,783
178%178%
Subtotal2,732,533
2,820,886
5,338,809
2,562,428
  
Europe Insolvency     
201410,876
798
18,164
678
167%129%
201518,973
4,969
29,054
4,162
153%139%
201639,338
14,946
56,971
15,133
145%130%
201739,235
27,096
48,706
24,854
124%128%
201844,908
43,766
55,331
42,403
123%123%
201977,218
91,096
102,236
85,535
132%130%
202018,778
23,947
24,090
23,947
128%128%
Subtotal249,326
206,618
334,552
196,712
  
Total Europe2,981,859
3,027,504
5,673,361
2,759,140
  
Total PRA Group$10,244,652
$6,868,945
$22,043,446
$6,531,247
  
(1)Includes the acquisition date finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(2)For our non-US amounts, purchase price is presented at the exchange rate at the end of the year in which the pool 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.
(3)For our non-US amounts, ERC-Historical Period Exchange Rates is presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
(4)For our non-US amounts, TEC is presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
(5)For our non-U.S. amounts, ERC-Current Period Exchange Rates is presented at the March 31, 2020 exchange rate.
(6)The Original Estimated Purchase Price Multiple represents the purchase price multiple at the end of the year of acquisition.

Purchase Price Multiples
as of March 31, 2021
 Amounts in thousands
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (1)(2)
Total Estimated Collections (3)
Estimated Remaining Collections (4)
Current Purchase Price Multiple
Original Estimated Purchase Price Multiple(5)
Americas and Australia Core
1996-2010$1,078,219 $3,397,952 $24,585 315%240%
2011209,602 719,618 15,897 343%245%
2012254,076 652,293 18,061 257%226%
2013390,826 894,640 30,051 229%211%
2014404,117 859,775 45,345 213%204%
2015443,114 913,857 106,551 206%205%
2016455,767 1,098,295 207,608 241%201%
2017532,851 1,211,584 325,675 227%193%
2018653,975 1,368,879 447,682 209%202%
2019581,476 1,239,777 622,713 213%206%
2020435,668 931,493 717,342 214%213%
202188,822 188,644 184,196 212%212%
Subtotal5,528,513 13,476,807 2,745,706 
Americas Insolvency
1996-2010606,395 1,382,677 920 228%180%
2011180,432 370,183 493 205%155%
2012251,395 392,723 184 156%136%
2013227,834 354,943 651 156%133%
2014148,420 218,432 1,695 147%124%
201563,170 87,087 876 138%125%
201691,442 117,159 6,736 128%123%
2017275,257 349,209 51,318 127%125%
201897,879 131,461 58,999 134%127%
2019123,077 158,692 105,361 129%128%
202062,130 84,972 75,489 137%136%
20219,486 13,185 13,168 139%139%
Subtotal2,136,917 3,660,723 315,890 
Total Americas and Australia7,665,430 17,137,530 3,061,596 
Europe Core
201220,409 41,543 — 204%187%
201320,334 25,653 — 126%119%
2014773,811 2,240,653 586,113 290%208%
2015411,340 725,713 250,732 176%160%
2016333,090 562,194 285,405 169%167%
2017252,174 354,024 184,108 140%144%
2018341,775 529,154 346,370 155%148%
2019518,610 776,604 587,133 150%152%
2020324,119 557,506 491,301 172%172%
202143,635 77,780 76,397 178%178%
Subtotal3,039,297 5,890,824 2,807,559 
Europe Insolvency
201410,876 18,228 130 168%129%
201518,973 29,018 1,997 153%139%
201639,338 56,926 8,784 145%130%
201739,235 49,255 17,707 126%128%
201844,908 52,080 32,060 116%123%
201977,218 101,866 72,242 132%130%
2020105,440 135,896 121,891 129%129%
202116,621 20,786 20,151 125%125%
Subtotal352,609 464,055 274,962 
Total Europe3,391,906 6,354,879 3,082,521 
Total PRA Group$11,057,336 $23,492,409 $6,144,117 

(1)Includes the acquisition date finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(2)For our non-U.S. amounts, purchase price is 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.
(3)For our non-U.S. amounts, TEC is presented at the year-end exchange rate for the respective year of purchase.
(4)For our non-U.S. amounts, ERC is presented at the March 31, 2021 exchange rate.
(5)The Original Estimated 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 March 31, 2020
Amounts in thousands
Portfolio Financial Information
Year-to-date as of March 31, 2021
Amounts in thousands
Portfolio Financial Information
Year-to-date as of March 31, 2021
Amounts in thousands
Purchase Period
Cash
Collections
(1)
Portfolio Income (1)
Changes in Expected Recoveries
Total Portfolio Revenue (1)(2)
Net Finance Receivables as of March 31, 2020 (3)
Purchase Period
Cash
Collections
(1)
Portfolio Income (1)
Changes in Expected Recoveries (1)
Total Portfolio Revenue (1)(2)
Net Finance Receivables as of March 31, 2021 (3)
Americas Core 
1996-2009$3,940
$2,922
$228
$3,150
$8,489
20102,016
1,826
(31)1,795
3,263
Americas and Australia CoreAmericas and Australia Core
1996-20101996-2010$3,726 $2,319 $447 $2,766 $5,178 
20113,383
3,081
(176)2,905
7,229
20112,259 1,405 309 1,714 2,596 
20123,556
3,115
(160)2,955
15,406
20122,786 1,286 375 1,661 5,638 
20136,966
5,299
(2,285)3,014
29,641
20134,968 2,526 (351)2,175 13,495 
20149,452
7,547
(4,072)3,475
48,628
20146,937 3,494 (2,154)1,340 19,677 
201516,050
10,589
(4,661)5,928
83,039
201511,958 6,355 (4,961)1,394 45,306 
201627,017
17,389
(2,817)14,572
126,158
201624,893 11,990 3,908 15,898 84,015 
201753,489
26,613
(1,857)24,756
212,544
201741,722 18,236 3,937 22,173 145,799 
201889,601
40,978
(2,418)38,560
404,887
201875,462 25,404 10,591 35,995 245,467 
201983,127
49,886
(3,509)46,377
477,513
201988,246 35,129 6,417 41,546 331,169 
20207,183
5,611
365
5,976
170,995
202080,231 35,446 16,613 52,059 369,418 
202120214,450 2,728 838 3,566 87,902 
Subtotal305,780
174,856
(21,393)153,463
1,587,792
Subtotal347,638 146,318 35,969 182,287 1,355,660 
Americas Insolvecy 
1996-200995
123
(28)95

2010137
165
(28)137

Americas InsolvencyAmericas Insolvency
1996-20101996-2010181 186 (5)181 — 
2011135
125
11
136

201176 73 76 — 
2012307
265
42
307

2012190 72 120 192 — 
2013410
415
(4)411

2013201 181 20 201 — 
2014837
1,085
(500)585
503
2014298 355 (90)265 190 
20153,280
1,661
21
1,682
4,182
2015446 247 (202)45 497 
20164,076
1,130
220
1,350
14,704
20162,727 491 241 732 5,429 
201717,250
4,813
377
5,190
83,360
201711,752 2,621 468 3,089 43,107 
20187,717
2,409
450
2,859
69,595
20187,812 1,778 751 2,529 50,368 
20197,390
2,992
1,240
4,232
111,219
20198,594 2,488 (1,786)702 89,380 
20201,576
300
(1)299
19,433
20202,960 1,897 535 2,432 57,174 
2021202116 101 (14)87 9,553 
Subtotal43,210
15,483
1,800
17,283
302,996
Subtotal35,253 10,490 41 10,531 255,698 
Total Americas348,990
190,339
(19,593)170,746
1,890,788
Total Americas and AustraliaTotal Americas and Australia382,891 156,808 36,010 192,818 1,611,358 
Europe Core Europe Core
2012321
270
51
321

2012283 — 283 283 — 
2013178
131
47
178

2013171 — 171 171 — 
201438,124
28,465
(92)28,373
168,327
201437,843 25,589 7,184 32,773 159,401 
201514,761
8,134
(58)8,076
146,671
201513,464 7,427 (6,091)1,336 130,541 
201612,548
7,010
44
7,054
165,489
201611,956 6,431 (649)5,782 164,228 
20179,631
3,587
(186)3,401
141,100
20179,565 3,191 (1,076)2,115 127,233 
201819,535
6,900
454
7,354
240,588
201818,365 6,289 4,576 10,865 226,773 
201933,449
11,457
2,958
14,415
440,409
201932,020 10,111 2,450 12,561 390,892 
20202,793
846
1,698
2,544
59,008
202024,425 9,595 4,578 14,173 293,315 
202120211,394 210 1,015 1,225 43,431 
Subtotal131,340
66,800
4,916
71,716
1,361,592
Subtotal149,486 68,843 12,441 81,284 1,535,814 
Europe Insolvency Europe Insolvency
2014240
177
10
187
243
201488 48 54 55 
2015928
422
110
532
2,506
2015530 225 230 1,335 
20162,200
911
(74)837
10,497
20161,762 546 118 664 6,487 
20172,401
556
69
625
21,319
20172,484 398 140 538 15,696 
20182,472
788
(16)772
35,749
20182,967 640 (764)(124)27,919 
20195,854
1,773
1,589
3,362
67,269
20196,222 1,554 183 1,737 59,244 
2020148
256
173
429
18,111
20208,817 2,410 850 3,260 98,227 
20212021640 200 1,147 1,347 16,531 
Subtotal14,243
4,883
1,861
6,744
155,694
Subtotal23,510 6,021 1,685 7,706 225,494 
Total Europe145,583
71,683
6,777
78,460
1,517,286
Total Europe172,996 74,864 14,126 88,990 1,761,308 
Total PRA Group$494,573
$262,022
$(12,816)$249,206
$3,408,074
Total PRA Group$555,887 $231,672 $50,136 $281,808 $3,372,666 
(1)
For our non-U.S. amounts, amounts are presented using the average exchange rates during the current reporting period.For our non-U.S. amounts, amounts are presented using the average exchange rates during the current reporting period.
(2)Total Portfolio Revenue refers to Portfolio Income and Changes in Expected Recoveries combined.
(3)For our non-U.S. amounts, Net Finance Receivables are presented at the March 31, 2021 exchange rate.

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(2)
Total Portfolio Revenue refers to portfolio income and changes in expected recoveries combined.
(3)
For our non-U.S. amounts, net finance receivables are presented at the March 31, 2020 exchange rate.



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 March 31, 2021
 Amounts in millions
Cash Collections
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (2)(3)
1996-201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021Total
Americas and Australia Core
1996-2010$1,078.2 $1,990.5 $367.1 $311.5 $228.4 $157.7 $109.3 $70.2 $46.0 $34.4 $28.4 $18.8 $3.7 $3,366.0 
2011209.6 — 62.0 174.5 152.9 108.5 73.8 48.7 32.0 21.6 16.6 10.9 2.3 703.8 
2012254.1 — — 56.9 173.6 146.2 97.3 60.0 40.0 27.8 17.9 11.8 2.8 634.3 
2013390.8 — — — 101.6 247.8 194.0 120.8 78.9 56.4 36.9 23.2 5.0 864.6 
2014404.1 — — — — 92.7 253.4 170.3 114.2 82.2 55.3 31.9 6.9 806.9 
2015443.1 — — — — — 117.0 228.4 185.9 126.6 83.6 57.2 12.0 810.7 
2016455.8 — — — — — — 138.7 256.5 194.6 140.6 105.9 24.9 861.2 
2017532.9 — — — — — — — 107.3 278.7 256.5 192.5 41.7 876.7 
2018654.0 — — — — — — — — 122.7 361.9 337.7 75.5 897.8 
2019581.5 — — — — — — — — — 143.8 349.0 88.2 581.0 
2020435.7 — — — — — — — — — — 133.0 80.2 213.2 
202188.8 — — — — — — — — — — — 4.4 4.4 
Subtotal5,528.6 1,990.5 429.1 542.9 656.5 752.9 844.8 837.1 860.8 945.0 1,141.5 1,271.9 347.6 10,620.6 
Americas Insolvency
1996-2010606.4 390.9 261.2 270.4 231.0 158.9 51.2 8.6 4.6 2.5 1.4 0.8 0.2 1,381.7 
2011180.4 — 15.2 66.4 82.8 85.8 76.9 36.0 3.7 1.6 0.7 0.5 0.1 369.7 
2012251.4 — — 17.4 103.6 94.1 80.1 60.7 29.3 4.3 1.9 0.9 0.2 392.5 
2013227.8 — — — 52.5 82.6 81.7 63.4 47.8 21.9 2.9 1.3 0.2 354.3 
2014148.4 — — — — 37.0 50.9 44.3 37.4 28.8 15.8 2.2 0.3 216.7 
201563.2 — — — — — 3.4 17.9 20.1 19.8 16.7 7.9 0.4 86.2 
201691.4 — — — — — — 18.9 30.4 25.0 19.9 14.4 2.7 111.3 
2017275.3 — — — — — — — 49.1 97.3 80.9 58.8 11.8 297.9 
201897.9 — — — — — — — — 6.7 27.4 30.5 7.8 72.4 
2019123.1 — — — — — — — — — 13.3 31.4 8.6 53.3 
202062.1 — — — — — — — — — — 6.6 3.0 9.6 
20219.5 — — — — — — — — — — — — — 
Subtotal2,136.9 390.9 276.4 354.2 469.9 458.4 344.2 249.8 222.4 207.9 180.9 155.3 35.3 3,345.6 
Total Americas and Australia7,665.5 2,381.4 705.5 897.1 1,126.4 1,211.3 1,189.0 1,086.9 1,083.2 1,152.9 1,322.4 1,427.2 382.9 13,966.2 
Europe Core
201220.4 — — 11.6 9.0 5.6 3.2 2.2 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.2 0.3 38.6 
201320.3 — — — 7.1 8.5 2.3 1.3 1.2 1.3 0.9 0.7 0.2 23.5 
2014773.8 — — — — 153.2 292.0 246.4 220.8 206.3 172.9 149.8 37.8 1,479.2 
2015411.3 — — — — — 45.8 100.3 86.2 80.9 66.1 54.3 13.4 447.0 
2016333.1 — — — — — — 40.4 78.9 72.6 58.0 48.3 12.0 310.2 
2017252.2 — — — — — — — 17.9 56.0 44.1 36.1 9.6 163.7 
2018341.8 — — — — — — — — 24.3 88.7 71.2 18.4 202.6 
2019518.6 — — — — — — — — — 47.9 125.7 32.0 205.6 
2020324.1 — — — — — — — — — — 32.4 24.4 56.8 
202143.6 — — — — — — — — — — — 1.4 1.4 
Subtotal3,039.2 — — 11.6 16.1 167.3 343.3 390.6 407.0 443.4 480.1 519.7 149.5 2,928.6 
Europe Insolvency
201410.9 — — — — — 4.3 3.9 3.2 2.6 1.5 0.8 0.1 16.4 
201519.0 — — — — — 3.0 4.4 5.0 4.8 3.9 2.9 0.5 24.5 
201639.3 — — — — — — 6.2 12.7 12.9 10.7 7.9 1.8 52.2 
201739.2 — — — — — — — 1.2 7.9 9.2 9.8 2.5 30.6 
201844.9 — — — — — — — — 0.6 8.4 10.3 3.0 22.3 
201977.2 — — — — — — — — — 5.1 21.1 6.2 32.4 
2020105.4 — — — — — — — — — — 6.1 8.8 14.9 
202116.7 — — — — — — — — — — — 0.6 0.6 
Subtotal352.6 — — — — — 7.3 14.5 22.1 28.8 38.8 58.9 23.5 193.9 
Total Europe3,391.8 — — 11.6 16.1 167.3 350.6 405.1 429.1 472.2 518.9 578.6 173.0 3,122.5 
Total PRA Group$11,057.3 $2,381.4 $705.5 $908.7 $1,142.5 $1,378.6 $1,539.6 $1,492.0 $1,512.3 $1,625.1 $1,841.3 $2,005.8 $555.9 $17,088.7 
(1)For our non-U.S. amounts, cash collections are presented using the average exchange rates during the cash collection period.
(2)Includes the finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(3)For our non-U.S. amounts, purchase price is 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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Cash Collections by Year, By Year of Purchase (1) 
as of March 31, 2020
 
Amounts in millions
  Cash Collections
Purchase Period
Purchase Price (2)(3)
1996-
2009
20102011201220132014201520162017201820192020Total
Americas Core             
1996-2009$930.0
$1,647.7
$295.7
$253.5
$201.6
$146.4
$101.8
$71.2
$45.7
$30.5
$23.3
$19.2
$3.9
$2,840.5
2010148.2

47.1
113.6
109.9
82.0
55.9
38.1
24.5
15.6
11.1
9.2
2.0
509.0
2011209.6


62.0
174.5
152.9
108.5
73.8
48.7
32.0
21.6
16.6
3.4
694.0
2012254.1



56.9
173.6
146.2
97.3
60.0
40.0
27.8
17.9
3.6
623.3
2013390.8




101.6
247.8
194.0
120.8
78.9
56.4
36.9
7.0
843.4
2014404.1





92.7
253.4
170.3
114.2
82.2
55.3
9.5
777.6
2015443.1






117.0
228.4
185.9
126.6
83.6
16.1
757.6
2016455.8







138.7
256.5
194.6
140.6
27.0
757.4
2017532.9








107.3
278.7
256.5
53.5
696.0
2018654.0









122.7
361.9
89.6
574.2
2019581.5










143.8
83.1
226.9
2020172.7











7.1
7.1
Subtotal5,176.8
1,647.7
342.8
429.1
542.9
656.5
752.9
844.8
837.1
860.9
945.0
1,141.5
305.8
9,307.0
Americas Insolvency            
1996-2009397.5
204.3
147.1
156.7
145.4
109.3
57.0
7.6
3.6
2.2
1.1
0.7
0.1
835.1
2010208.9

39.5
104.5
125.0
121.7
101.9
43.6
5.0
2.4
1.4
0.7
0.1
545.8
2011180.4


15.2
66.4
82.8
85.8
76.9
36.0
3.7
1.6
0.7
0.1
369.2
2012251.4



17.4
103.6
94.1
80.1
60.7
29.3
4.3
1.9
0.3
391.7
2013227.8




52.5
82.6
81.7
63.4
47.8
21.9
2.9
0.4
353.2
2014148.4





37.0
50.9
44.3
37.4
28.8
15.8
0.8
215.0
201563.2






3.4
17.9
20.1
19.8
16.7
3.3
81.2
201691.4







18.9
30.4
25.0
19.9
4.1
98.3
2017275.3








49.1
97.3
80.9
17.3
244.6
201897.9









6.7
27.4
7.7
41.8
2019123.1










13.4
7.4
20.8
202020.8











1.6
1.6
Subtotal2,086.1
204.3
186.6
276.4
354.2
469.9
458.4
344.2
249.8
222.4
207.9
181.0
43.2
3,198.3
Total Americas7,262.9
1,852.0
529.4
705.5
897.1
1,126.4
1,211.3
1,189.0
1,086.9
1,083.3
1,152.9
1,322.5
349.0
12,505.3
Europe Core             
201220.4



11.6
9.0
5.6
3.2
2.2
2.0
2.0
1.5
0.3
37.4
201320.3




7.1
8.5
2.3
1.3
1.2
1.3
0.9
0.2
22.8
2014773.8





153.2
292.0
246.4
220.8
206.3
172.9
38.1
1,329.7
2015411.3






45.8
100.3
86.2
80.9
66.1
14.8
394.1
2016333.1







40.4
78.9
72.6
58.0
12.5
262.4
2017252.2








17.9
56.0
44.1
9.6
127.6
2018341.8









24.3
88.7
19.5
132.5
2019518.6










48.0
33.4
81.4
202061.0











2.9
2.9
Subtotal2,732.5



11.6
16.1
167.3
343.3
390.6
407.0
443.4
480.2
131.3
2,390.8
Europe Insolvency            
201410.9






4.3
3.9
3.2
2.6
1.5
0.2
15.7
201519.0






3.0
4.4
5.0
4.8
3.9
0.9
22.0
201639.3







6.2
12.7
12.9
10.7
2.2
44.7
201739.2








1.2
7.9
9.2
2.4
20.7
201844.9









0.6
8.4
2.5
11.5
201977.2










5.0
5.9
10.9
202018.8











0.1
0.1
Subtotal249.3






7.3
14.5
22.1
28.8
38.7
14.2
125.6
Total Europe2,981.8



11.6
16.1
167.3
350.6
405.1
429.1
472.2
518.9
145.5
2,516.4
Total PRA Group$10,244.7
$1,852.0
$529.4
$705.5
$908.7
$1,142.5
$1,378.6
$1,539.6
$1,492.0
$1,512.4
$1,625.1
$1,841.4
$494.5
$15,021.7
(1)
For our non-U.S. amounts, cash collections are presented using the average exchange rates during the cash collection period.
(2)
Includes the acquisition date finance receivables portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions.
(3)
For our non-US amounts, purchase price is presented at the exchange rate at the end of the year in which the pool 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.



Estimated remaining collections
The following chart shows our ERC of $6,531.2$6,144.1 million at March 31, 20202021 by geographical region (amounts in millions).
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The following chart shows our ERC by year for the 12 month periods ending March 31 in each of the years represented below. The forecast amounts reflect our estimate at March 31, 2021 of how much we expect to collect on our portfolios. These estimates are translated to U.S. dollar at the March 31, 2021 exchange rate (amounts in millions).
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Seasonality

CashAlthough 2020 deviated from usual seasonal patterns due to the impact of COVID-19, 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. 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.indicated (amounts in thousands).
Cash Collections by Geography and Type
Amounts in thousands
Cash Collections by Geography and TypeCash Collections by Geography and Type
202120202019
2020 2019 2018Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2
Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
Americas Core$305,780
 $276,639
 $279,902
 $294,243
 $290,723
 $233,937
 $231,253
 $233,752
Americas and Australia CoreAmericas and Australia Core$347,638 $286,524 $336,322 $343,269 $305,780 $276,639 $279,902 $294,243 
Americas Insolvency43,210
 40,801
 45,759
 49,770
 44,613
 48,000
 48,518
 56,063
Americas Insolvency35,253 36,048 37,344 38,685 43,210 40,801 45,759 49,770 
Europe Core131,340
 126,649
 118,917
 117,635
 116,858
 113,154
 102,780
 109,359
Europe Core149,486 141,471 131,702 115,145 131,340 126,649 118,917 117,635 
Europe Insolvency14,243
 12,520
 8,639
 8,626
 8,977
 7,618
 6,731
 7,460
Europe Insolvency23,510 17,830 13,971 12,841 14,243 12,520 8,639 8,626 
Total Cash Collections$494,573
 $456,609
 $453,217
 $470,274
 $461,171
 $402,709
 $389,282
 $406,634
Total Cash Collections$555,887 $481,873 $519,339 $509,940 $494,573 $456,609 $453,217 $470,274 
The following table provides additional details on the composition of our U.S. Core cash collections for the periods indicated.indicated (amounts in thousands).
U.S. Core Portfolio Cash Collections by Source
Amounts in thousands
 2020 2019 2018
 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
Call Center and Other Collections$168,166
 $139,399
 $149,782
 $160,479
 $169,753
 $134,543
 $137,325
 $143,527
External Legal Collections66,190
 58,831
 64,301
 63,490
 57,419
 47,410
 41,935
 40,631
Internal Legal Collections38,111
 33,944
 35,679
 38,065
 37,018
 30,724
 32,064
 32,532
Total US Core Cash Collections$272,467
 $232,174
 $249,762
 $262,034
 $264,190
 $212,677
 $211,324
 $216,690


 Cash Collections by Source - Core Portfolios Only
202120202019
Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2
Call Center and Other Collections$355,043 $296,865 $325,898 $319,236 $288,596 $262,570 $254,798 $264,478 
External Legal Collections65,613 58,481 68,861 70,310 75,699 70,867 75,082 75,624 
Internal Legal Collections76,468 72,649 73,265 68,868 72,825 69,851 68,939 71,776 
Total Core Cash Collections$497,124 $427,995 $468,024 $458,414 $437,120 $403,288 $398,819 $411,878 
Collections Productivity (U.S. Portfolio)
The following tables display certaindisplays a collections productivity measures.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)
20212020201920182017
First Quarter$279 $172 $139 $121 $161 
Second Quarter— 263 139 101 129 
Third Quarter— 246 124 107 125 
Fourth Quarter— 204 128 104 112 
(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.
Cash Efficiency Ratio (1)
202120202019
First Quarter68.0%61.5%59.2%
Second Quarter68.760.4
Third Quarter65.660.2
Fourth Quarter61.959.7
Full Year64.559.9
(1) Calculated by dividing cash receipts less operating expenses by cash receipts.
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Cash Collections per Collector Hour Paid
U.S. Portfolio
Amounts in millions
 
Call center and other cash collections (1)
 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
First Quarter$172
 $139
 $121
 $161
 $168
Second Quarter
 139
 101
 129
 167
Third Quarter
 124
 107
 125
 177
Fourth Quarter
 128
 104
 112
 153
(1)
Represents total cash collections less internal legal cash collections, external legal cash collections, and Insolvency cash collections from trustee-administered accounts.

Portfolio Acquisitions

The following graph shows the purchase price of our portfolios by year since 2009.2011. It includes the acquisition date finance receivable portfolios that were acquired through our business acquisitions. The 20202021 totals represent portfolio acquisitions through the three months ended March 31, 20202021 while the prior yearsyear totals are for the full year.
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The following table displays our quarterly portfolio acquisitions for the periods indicated.indicated (amounts in thousands).
Portfolio Acquisitions by Geography and Type
Amounts in thousands
 2020 2019 2018
 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2
Americas Core$172,697
 $118,153
 $168,185
 $121,996
 $169,189
 $172,511
 $170,426
 $182,768
Americas Insolvency20,772
 22,650
 26,311
 26,092
 48,243
 52,871
 17,151
 16,651
Europe Core60,990
 218,919
 64,728
 136,344
 94,283
 231,810
 45,754
 19,403
Europe Insolvency18,778
 42,613
 19,772
 4,715
 7,134
 33,661
 4,159
 2,577
Total Portfolio Acquisitions$273,237
 $402,335
 $278,996
 $289,147
 $318,849
 $490,853
 $237,490
 $221,399






Portfolio Acquisitions by Geography and Type
202120202019
Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1Q4Q3Q2
Americas and Australia Core$88,912 $67,460 $84,139 $110,474 $172,697 $118,153 $168,185 $121,996 
Americas Insolvency9,486 12,504 14,328 14,527 20,772 22,650 26,311 26,092 
Europe Core44,095 137,647 74,930 34,247 60,990 218,919 64,728 136,344 
Europe Insolvency16,468 72,171 4,203 5,251 18,778 42,613 19,772 4,715 
Total Portfolio Acquisitions$158,961 $289,782 $177,600 $164,499 $273,237 $402,335 $278,996 $289,147 
Portfolio Acquisitions by StratificationsStratification (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 5557 million customer accounts in the U.S.U.S (amounts in thousands).
U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Major Asset Type
20212020
Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1
Major Credit Cards$28,230 31.1 %$22,500 28.9 %$23,322 25.7 %$50,270 40.9 %$71,225 38.3 %
Private Label Credit Cards50,180 55.4 48,335 62.1 60,331 66.5 69,651 56.7 104,300 56.0 
Consumer Finance11,861 13.1 5,978 7.6 6,333 7.0 2,430 2.0 2,109 1.1 
Auto Related381 0.4 1,081 1.4 680 0.8 460 0.4 8,510 4.6 
Total$90,652 100.0 %$77,894 100.0 %$90,666 100.0 %$122,811 100.0 %$186,144 100.0 %

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U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Major Asset Type
Amounts in thousands
 2020 2019
 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Major Credit Cards$71,225
38.3% $30,337
24.3% $50,500
40.1% $39,468
28.2% $43,440
27.0%
Private Label Credit Cards104,300
56.0
 85,351
68.4
 72,714
57.7
 70,536
50.4
 $84,515
52.6
Consumer Finance2,109
1.1
 2,046
1.7
 2,090
1.7
 28,649
20.4
 $2,424
1.5
Auto Related8,510
4.6
 6,991
5.6
 638
0.5
 1,407
1.0
 30,358
18.9
Total$186,144
100.0% $124,725
100.0% $125,942
100.0% $140,060
100.0% $160,737
100.0%
U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Delinquency Category
20212020
Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1
Fresh (1)
$21,502 26.4 %$21,985 33.6 %$25,236 33.1 %$28,847 26.6 %$51,126 30.9 %
Primary (2)
1,360 1.7 1,002 1.5 5,187 6.8 9,887 9.1 18,152 11.0 
Secondary (3)
50,546 62.1 41,164 63.0 44,534 58.3 67,609 62.5 92,855 56.1 
Other (4)
8,050 9.8 1,239 1.9 1,381 1.8 1,941 1.8 3,239 2.0 
Total Core81,458 100.0 %65,390 100.0 %76,338 100.0 %108,284 100.0 %165,372 100.0 %
Insolvency9,194 12,504 14,328 14,527 20,772 
Total$90,652 $77,894 $90,666 $122,811 $186,144 
(1)Fresh accounts are typically past due 120 to 270 days, charged-off by the credit originator and are either being sold prior to any post-charge-off collection activity or placement with a third-party for the first time.
(2)Primary accounts are typically 360 to 450 days past due and charged-off and have been previously placed with one contingent fee servicer.
(3)Secondary accounts are typically more than 660 days past due and charged-off and have been placed with two contingent fee servicers.
(4)Other accounts are typically two to three years or more past due and charged-off and have previously been worked by three or more contingent fee servicers.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We report financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). However, 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. 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.









U.S. Portfolio Acquisitions by Delinquency Category
Amounts in thousands
 2020 2019
 Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1
Fresh (1)
$51,126
 30.9% $35,330
 34.6% $27,600
 27.1% $33,288
 29.3% $51,212
 45.6%
Primary (2)
18,152
 11.0
 5,796
 5.7
 17,658
 17.3
 40,027
 35.1
 19,725
 17.5
Secondary (3)
92,855
 56.1
 52,899
 51.8
 50,082
 49.2
 34,920
 30.6
 35,857
 31.9
Tertiary (3)
3,239
 2.0
 4,409
 4.3
 6,483
 6.4
 5,733
 5.0
 4,435
 3.9
Other (4)

 
 3,641
 3.6
 
 
 
 
 1,265
 1.1
Total Core165,372
 100.0% 102,075
 100.0% 101,823
 100.0% 113,968
 100.0% 112,494
 100.0%
Insolvency20,772
   22,650
   24,119
   26,092
   48,243
  
Total$186,144
   $124,725
   $125,942
   $140,060
   $160,737
  
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(1)Fresh accounts are typically past due 120 to 270 days, charged-off by the credit originator and are either being sold prior to any post-charge-off collection activity or placement with a third-party for the first time.
(2)Primary accounts are typically 360 to 450 days past due and charged-off and have been previously placed with one contingent fee servicer.
(3)Secondary and tertiary accounts are typically more than 660 days past due and charged-off and have been placed with two or three contingent fee servicers.
(4)Other accounts are typically two to three years or more past due and charged-off and have previously been worked by four or more contingent fee servicers.
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 March 31, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 (amounts in thousands):
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
LTMFor the Year Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Net income attributable to PRA Group, Inc.$188,610 $149,339 
Adjustments:
Income tax expense55,425 41,203 
Foreign exchange losses/(gains)304 (2,005)
Interest expense, net136,053 141,712 
Other expense (1)
947 1,049 
Depreciation and amortization18,362 18,465 
Adjustment for net income attributable to noncontrolling interests18,576 18,403 
Recoveries applied to negative allowance less Changes in expected recoveries997,313 968,362 
Adjusted EBITDA$1,415,590 $1,336,528 
(1) Other expense reflects non-operating expenses.
Additionally, we evaluate our business using certain ratios that use Adjusted EBITDA. Debt to Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by dividing borrowings by Adjusted EBITDA.The following table reflects our Debt to Adjusted EBITDA for the LTM as of March 31, 2021 and for the year ended December 31, 2020 (amounts in thousands):
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA
LTMFor the Year Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Borrowings$2,501,133 $2,661,289 
Adjusted EBITDA$1,415,590 $1,336,528 
Debt to Adjusted EBITDA1.77x1.99x
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We actively manage our liquidity to help provide access to sufficient funding to meet our business needs and financial obligations. As of March 31, 2020,2021, cash and cash equivalents totaled $180.0$92.8 million. Of the cash and cash equivalent balance as of March 31, 2020, $115.42021, $62.2 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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At March 31, 2020,2021, we had approximately $2.8 billion inthe following borrowings outstanding with $655.4 million ofand availability under all of our credit facilities (subject to the(amounts in thousands):
OutstandingAvailable without Restrictions
Available with Restrictions (1)
Americas revolving credit (2)
$376,392 $703,995 $254,772 
European revolving credit1,023,039 366,961 236,961 
Term loan467,500 — — 
Senior Notes300,000 — — 
Convertible Notes345,000 — — 
Less: Debt discounts and issuance costs(10,798)— — 
Total$2,501,133 $1,070,956 $491,733 
(1) Available borrowings after calculation of current borrowing base and applicable debt covenants). Considering borrowing base restrictions, as of March 31, 2020, the amount available to be drawn was $234.6 million. Of the $655.4 million of borrowing availability, $281.7 million was available under our European credit facility, $371.2 million was available under ourcovenants.
(2) Includes North American credit facilityrevolver and $2.5 million was available under our Colombian revolving credit facility. Of the $234.6 million available considering borrowing base restrictions, $56.4 million was available under our European credit facility, $175.7 million was available under our North American credit facility and $2.5 million was available under the Colombian revolving credit facility. For more information, see Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.revolver.
An additional funding source for our Europe operations is 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 $119.7$137.4 million as of March 31, 2020)2021). Interest-bearing deposits as of March 31, 20202021 were $97.5$125.0 million.
We determined that we were in compliance with the covenants of our financing arrangements as of March 31, 2020.


2021.
We have the ability to slow the purchase of finance receivables if necessary, with low impact to current yearand use the net cash collections. For example, we invested $1,289.3 million in portfolio acquisitions in 2019. The portfolios acquired in 2019flow generated $210.2 million offrom our cash collections representing only 11.4% of 2019 cash collections.from our existing finance receivables to temporarily service our debt and fund existing operations.
Contractual obligations over the next year are primarily related to debt maturities and purchase commitments. Our North American credit facility expires in May 2022. Our European credit facility expires in February 2023. Of our $422.5 million in term loans outstanding atAs of March 31, 2020, $10.0 million in principal is due within one year.
Additionally, the $287.5 million principal amount of the 3.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 is due on August 1, 2020. Based upon our current availability considering borrowing base restrictions in North America ($175.7 million), our cash on hand, the recent modifications to our credit facilities, our ability to secure additional financing in the open market, and our strong operating cash flows,2021, we believe that we have the ability to settle this instrument in cash at maturity.
We have in place forward flow commitments in place for the purchase of nonperforming loans primarily over the next 12 months with a maximum purchase price of $626.5$640.7 million, as of March 31, 2020.which $621.2 million is due within the next 12 months. The $626.5$640.7 million is comprised of $443.0$452.7 million for the Americas and $183.5Australia and $188.0 million for Europe.WeEurope. We may also enter into new or renewed forward flow commitments and close on spot transactions in addition to the aforementioned forward flow agreements.
In May 2017, we reached a settlement withAdditionally, of our $2.5 billion borrowings at March 31, 2021, estimated interest, unused fees and principal payments for the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") in regardnext 12 months are approximately $106.7 million, of which, $11.0 million relates to the IRS assertion that tax revenue recognition using the cost recovery method did not clearly reflect taxable income. In accordance with the settlement, our tax accounting method to recognize finance receivables revenue changed effective with tax year 2017. Under the new method, a portion of the annual collections amortizesprincipal. Our principal and the remaining portion is taxable income. The revenuepayment obligations related to the differencedebt maturities occur within three to five years as our European credit facility expires in timing between the new method and the cost recovery method has been included evenly intoFebruary 2023, our tax filings over four years effective with tax year 2017. We estimate the related tax payments to be approximately $9.2 million per quarter through the year 2020. No interest or penalties were assessed as part of the settlement.
We continue to monitor the recent outbreak of COVID-19 onconvertible notes mature in June 2023, our operations and how that may impact our cash flowsNorth American credit facility expires in May 2024 and our ability to settle debt.  As a result of COVID-19, global financial markets have experienced overall volatility and disruptions to capital and credit markets.  senior notes mature in September 2025.
We believe that funds generated from operations and from cash collections on finance receivables, together with existing cash, available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities, and recent modificationsaccess to the terms of those facilities,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. We may, however, seek to access the debt or equity capital markets as we deem appropriate, market permitting. Business acquisitions adverse outcomes in pending litigation or higher than expected levels of portfolio purchasing could require additional financing from other sources.
For more information, see Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.







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Cash Flows Analysis
The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the three months ended March 31, 20202021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20192020 (amounts in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 201920212020Change
Total cash provided by (used in):    Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities $46,806
 $14,957
Operating activities$20,208 $46,806 $(26,598)
Investing activities (42,180) (112,899)Investing activities166,982 (42,180)209,162 
Financing activities 72,142
 105,464
Financing activities(192,955)72,142 (265,097)
Effect of exchange rate on cash (16,575) (4,115)Effect of exchange rate on cash(6,427)(16,575)10,148 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents $60,193
 $3,407
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents$(12,192)$60,193 $(72,385)
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 change of derivatives,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 provided by operating activities increased $31.8decreased $26.6 million forduring the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, mainly driven by a $31.5 million impact of unrealized foreign currency transactionslower cash collections recognized as revenue and changes in expected recoveries compared to the prior


year net allowance charges. These increases are partially offset by deferred taxes and changes in other operating assets and liabilities.various offsetting noncash items.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities mainly reflects acquisitions of nonperforming loans. Cash provided by investing activities mainly reflects recoveries applied to our negative allowances.
Net cashallowance. Cash used in investing activities decreased $70.7mainly reflects purchases of nonperforming loans.
Net cash provided by investing activities increased $209.2 million or 62.6% during the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021 primarily fromdriven by a $82.7$112.5 million decrease in investment purchases of nonperforming loans and $57.6 million of cash used related to a business acquisition during the first quarter of 2019. These decreases were partially offset by a $42.3$91.9 million increase in proceeds from sales and maturities of investments and $31.2 million of cash received during the first quarter of 2019 relatedrecoveries applied to the sale of a subsidiary in the fourth quarter of 2018.our negative allowance.
Financing Activities
Cash forprovided 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 provided byChanges in net cash flow related to financing activities decreased $33.3 million or 31.6% during the three months ended March 31, 2020,was driven primarily fromby a $222.8$269.7 million decrease in proceeds from our lines of credit and a $17.8 million decrease in interest-bearing deposits partially offset by a $208.2 million decrease in principal payments on our lines of credit, notes payables and long-term debt.credit.
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 $115.4$62.2 million and $109.7$97.0 million as of March 31, 20202021 and December 31, 2019,2020, respectively. Refer to Note 12 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.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as defined by Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of recent accounting pronouncements and the anticipated effects on our Consolidated Financial Statements see Note 14 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of our 20192020 Form 10-K. Our significant accounting policies are fundamental to understanding our results of operations and financial condition because they require that we use estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Three of these policies are considered to be critical because they are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and because they require management to make judgments and estimates that are difficult, subjective, and complex regarding matters that are inherently uncertain.
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.
Management has reviewed these critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.    


Revenue Recognition - Finance Receivables
We account for the majority of our investment in finance receivables under the guidance of ASC Topic 310 “Receivables” (“ASC Topic 310”) and ASC Topic 326-20 “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses - Measured at Amortized Cost” (“ASC Topic 326-20”).326. 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 quantity and timing of future cash flows and economic lives of our pools of finance receivables. 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.
We account for our finance receivables as follows:
We create each annual accounting pool using our projections of estimated cash flows and expected economic life. We then compute a constant effective interest rate based on the net carrying amount of the pool and reasonable projections of estimated cash flows and expectation of its economic life. As actual cash flow results are received we record the time value of the expected cash as portfolioPortfolio income and over and under performance and changes in expected future cash flows from expected cash as changeChanges in expected recoveries. We review each pool watching 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 discounted cash flow methodologies to our ERC and recognize income over the estimated life of the pool at the constant effective interest rate of the pool.
Significant judgment is used in evaluating expected recoveries using the discounted cash flow approach and the estimated life of the pool.
Valuation of Acquired Intangibles and Goodwill
In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 350, "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other" ("ASC 350"), we amortize intangible assets over their estimated useful lives.evaluate Goodwill pursuant to ASC 350, is not amortized but rather evaluated for impairment annually and more frequently if indicators of potential impairment exist. Goodwill is reviewed for potential impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment.
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment either under the qualitative assessment option.option or using a quantitative forecast approach depending on facts and circumstances of a reporting unit, including the excess of fair value over carrying amount in the last valuation, changes in the business environment and changes of the reporting unit or its composition. If upon evaluation of the qualitative factors, we qualitatively determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, anthere is no impairment loss to record and a quantitative assessment is recognized for the amount by whichnot required. If the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.value, then we are required to determine the reporting unit’s fair value and record as an impairment loss the amount the carrying value exceeds fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the respective reporting unit.
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We determine the fair value of a reporting unit by applying the approaches prescribed under the fair value measurement accounting framework:ASC Topic 820 "Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures": the income approach and the market approach. Depending on the availability of public data and suitable comparables, we may or may not use the market approach or we may emphasize the results from the approach differently. Under the income approach, we estimate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows and a residual terminal value. Cash flow projections are based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates, operating margins, necessary working capital and capital expenditure requirements, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate used is based on the weighted-average cost of capital adjusted for the relevant risk associated with business-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to the reporting unit's ability to execute on the projected cash flows. Under the market approach, we estimate fair value based on prices and other relevant market transactions involving comparable publicly-traded companies with operating and investment characteristics similar to the reporting unit.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes throughout the income tax laws of the various jurisdictionsU.S. and in which we operate, including U.S. federal, state, local, andnumerous 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 international income tax expense, we must make judgments about the application of these inherently complex laws.
We follow the guidance of FASB ASC Topic 740 "Income Taxes" ("ASC 740") as it relates to the provision for income taxes and uncertainty in income taxes. Accordingly, we record a tax provision for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations. In accordance with ASC 740, theThe provision for income taxes is computedestimated 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 carry-forwards. 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 and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. The evaluation of
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 positionbenefits related to uncertain tax positions in accordance with the guidance is a two-step process. The first step is recognition: the Company determines whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical meritsapplication of the position. In evaluating whether acomplex tax position has metlaws. While actual results could vary, we believe we have adequate tax accruals with respect to the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company


should presume that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that would have full knowledgeultimate outcome of all relevant information. The second step is measurement: asuch unresolved tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The tax position is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Tax positions that previously failed to meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be recognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is met. Previously recognized tax positions that no longer meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be derecognized in the first subsequent financial reporting period in which that threshold is no longer met.matters. We record interest and penalties related to unrecognizedunresolved tax benefitsmatters as a component of income tax expense.expense when the more-likely-than-not standards are met.
In the event that all or part of the deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, we would establish a valuation allowance would be established and chargedcharge 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 in the period such determination is made.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 carry-forwardscarryforwards 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.

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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 $2.2$1.9 billion as of March 31, 2020.2021. Based on our current debt structure at March 31, 2020,2021, assuming a 50 basis point decrease in interest rates, for example, interest expense over the following 12 months would decrease by an estimated $7.5$1.8 million. Assuming a 50 basis point increase in interest rates, interest expense over the following 12 months would increase by an estimated $7.7$3.7 million.
To reduce the exposure to changes in the market rate of interest and to be in compliance with the terms of our European credit facility, we have entered into interest rate derivative contracts for a portion of our borrowings under our floating rate financing arrangements. 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 Income. All derivatives to which we have applied hedge accounting were evaluated and remainremained highly effective at March 30, 2020.31, 2021. 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.contracts and a 75 basis point floor on revolving loans in our North American credit facility.
Currency Exchange Risk
We operate internationally and enter into transactions denominated in various foreign currencies. During the three months ended March 31, 2020,2021, we generated $98.4$111.3 million of revenues from operations outside the U.S. and used eleven12 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 (loss)/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 so that portfolio ownership and collections generally occur within the same entity. Our European credit facility is a multi-currency facility, 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 March 31, 2020,2021, 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 March 31, 20202021 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 March 31, 2020,2021, refer to Note 13 to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
With the exception of the following, thereThere have been no other material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, of our fiscal 20192020 Form 10-K.

The novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial results.

In December 2019, a COVID-19 outbreak was reported in China.  By March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and to date, all countries in which we operate have acted to address the spread of COVID-19 including restricting travel, closing country borders, banning gatherings of unrelated individuals, quarantining and isolating infected individuals, closing schools and non-essential businesses and establishing criteria that must be met before businesses reopen. The global spread of COVID-19 has disrupted normal business operations and resulted in significant unemployment, recessionary economic trends and overall volatility, uncertainty, and economic disruption.

To date, we have continued to operate our business considering governmental, legal and regulatory actions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are able to monitor on a daily basis the impacts of COVID-19 on our business, operations, and financial results and to take steps to mitigate adverse effects including communicating with regulators and government officials concerning legislation and regulations that impact our business, enabling employees to work remotely, implementing social distancing in workplaces that remain open, monitoring global operations on a daily basis to quickly identify COVID-19 impacts and expanding our credit capacity.

Although it is difficult to predict the extent to which COVID-19 will impact us due to numerous evolving factors that we are unable to predict, the COVID-19 pandemic could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition if:

the duration and scope of the pandemic result in deterioration in the economic or inflationary environment in the Americas or Europe;
political, legal and regulatory actions and policies in response to the pandemic prevent us from performing our collection activities or result in material increases in our costs to comply with such laws and regulations;
consumers respond to COVID-19 by failing to pay amounts owed to us as a result of their unemployment or other factors that impact their ability to make payments;
we are unable to maintain staffing at the levels necessary to operate our business due to extended lockdowns, governmental actions that result in our business operations being deemed non-essential or continued spread of COVID-19 causing employees to be unable or unwilling to work;
we are unable to collect on existing nonperforming loans or experience material decreases in our cash collections;
we are unable to purchase nonperforming loans needed to operate our business because debt owners become unable or unwilling to sell their nonperforming loans consistent with recent levels; or
we suffer a cyber incident as a result of increased vulnerability while a larger number of our employees work remotely.

Any of these factors could cause or contribute to the risks and uncertainties identified in our fiscal 2019 Form 10-K and could materially adversely affect our business, operations, and financial results.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.


Item 5. Other Information
On May 6, 2020, we entered into the Second Amendment to the North American Credit Facility that includes:None.
The consolidated total leverage ratio limit will increase to 3.25 from 2.75 effective after June 30, 2020 and through December 31, 2020. After December 31, 2020, the consolidated total leverage ratio limit will decrease to 3.0 until maturity.
The LIBOR floor increases from zero to 1.00% on the revolving loans.
The consolidated senior secured leverage ratio limit will increase from 2.25 to 2.75 until March 31, 2021. On March 31, 2021, the senior secured leverage ratio will decrease to 2.25 until maturity.
The ERC borrowing base on all domestic Core eligible pools will increase from 35% to 40% effective July 31, 2020 until January 31, 2021. If the ERC advance rate drops to 35% or below during this period, the ERC borrowing base will return to 35%.
Bank of America, National Association, Capital One, N.A., Fifth Third Bank and SunTrust Bank, DNB Capital, ING Capital, MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and Regions Bank and their respective affiliates, who are lenders and serve in various capacities under the North American Credit Agreement, have engaged in, and may in the future engage in, banking and other commercial dealings in the ordinary course of business with the Company, the Borrowers or their affiliates. They have received, or may in the future receive, customary fees and commissions for these transactions.
The foregoing description of the Second Amendment does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete text of the Second Amendment, a copy of which will be filed with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending June 30, 2020.
Item 6. Exhibits
Sixth10.2
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101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkable Document
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101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkable Document
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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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)
May 7, 20206, 2021By:/s/ Kevin P. Stevenson
Kevin P. Stevenson
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 6, 2021By:
May 7, 2020By:/s/ Peter M. Graham
Peter M. Graham
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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