Encore Capital Group, Inc. to Present at Growth Stock Conference

DANA POINT, CA – Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ECPG) will be presenting on February 18th at the Roth Capital Partners 16th Annual Growth Stock Conference taking place at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa in Dana Point, CA.

Encore is a systems-driven purchaser and manager of charged-off consumer receivable portfolios. During 2003, Encore spent approximately $90 million purchasing charged-off consumer debt, primarily consisting of credit card accounts originated by most of the top 10 issuers and others. After purchase, Encore employs an innovative technology-based approach and a dynamic mix of collection strategies that the Company believes differentiates Encore from its competitors. During 2003, the price of Encore’s common stock increased from $1.20 to $15.10.