Encore Capital Group (ECPG) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Meeting called to order with all board members and key executives present, including independent auditors and inspector of elections.

• Agenda, rules of conduct, and proxy materials made available to all participants via the virtual portal.

• Notice of meeting and proxy materials mailed to stockholders of record as of April 14, 2026.

Shareholder proposals

• Six proposals presented: election of eight directors, non-binding vote on executive compensation, ratification of independent auditors, approval of amended incentive award plan, amendment for officer exculpation, and advisory vote on frequency of executive compensation votes.

Overview of voting outcomes

• All eight director nominees elected for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.

• Executive compensation approved in a non-binding vote.

• Appointment of BDO USA as independent public accountants ratified for fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• Amended 2017 Incentive Award Plan approved.

• Amendment to certificate of incorporation for officer exculpation approved.

• Annual frequency for future advisory votes on executive compensation recommended by stockholders.