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PRA Group Announces Refinancing of European Credit Facilities

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PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today that on April 1, 2022, it completed the refinancing of its European credit facilities.  This refinancing includes a new $800 million UK credit facility and an amended and resized $750 million credit facility covering the rest of Europe, excluding the UK.  The new UK facility includes a diverse group of both new and existing lenders that participate in both the North American and European credit facilities.

Our global bank group has been extremely supportive through the entire process.  We are appreciative of the significant commitments from our long-time banking partners and pleased to welcome new members to the bank group.  This refinancing provides us with additional flexibility, further diversifies our lending group, and decreases overall borrowing costs.  We appreciate the continued partnership and ongoing support from our lenders." 

Pete Graham, executive vice president and chief financial officer for PRA Group, Inc.

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As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt.

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