PRA (US:PRAA) Prnewswireยท2025-11-03 21:05Core Insights - PRA Group, Inc. reported a Q3 2025 net loss of $408 million, primarily due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $413 million, while adjusted net income was $21 million [1][5] - Total cash collections increased by 13.7% year-over-year to $542.2 million, driven by strong performance in both the U.S. and European operations [1][5] - The company is focusing on cost efficiency and operational improvements under new CEO Martin Sjolund, with a notable 27% increase in U.S. legal cash collections [3][5] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 total cash collections reached $542.2 million, up from $477.1 million in Q3 2024, reflecting a 13.7% increase [5] - Adjusted EBITDA for the 12 months ended September 30, 2025, was $1.3 billion, representing a 15.1% increase [5] - Portfolio income increased by 19.6% to $258.5 million compared to $216.1 million in Q3 2024 [14] Operational Highlights - Cash collections grew 14% year-over-year, with a significant contribution from recent portfolio purchases and a 27% increase in U.S. legal cash collections [3][5] - The company made total portfolio purchases of $255.5 million in Q3 2025, down from $349.9 million in Q3 2024, as part of a selective purchasing strategy [5][7] - Estimated remaining collections (ERC) reached a record $8.4 billion, up 15.2% year-over-year [5] Strategic Initiatives - Under the new CEO, the company is prioritizing cost efficiency, reorganizing U.S. operations, and modernizing IT systems [3] - The company has established forward flow commitments of $297.8 million for the next 12 months, indicating ongoing investment in nonperforming loan portfolios [8][10] - The focus remains on maximizing value creation through disciplined purchasing strategies [1][5]