Aktiv Kapital
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| Company type | Public (OSE: AIK) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Geir Langfeldt Olsen (CEO) Fredrik Halvorsen (Chair) |
| Services | Debt buyer |
| Website | www.aktivkapital.com |
Aktiv Kapital ASA is a Norwegian debt investment company with operations in nine countries. It is the largest purchaser of non-performing consumer credits in Europe and Canada. The company purchases assets from banks and other financial institutions, adding value for lenders through unique insights, flexible approach and international presence. The company was founded in 1991 and has grown through a number of acquisitions. It is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and controlled by John Fredriksen.[1]
July 16, 2014 Portfolio Recovery Associates completed a $1.3 billion acquisition[2] of Aktiv Kapital AS, and they are now known as PRA Group.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Aktiv Kapital. "About us". Archived from the original on 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
- ^ insideARM.com. "Portfolio Recovery Associates to Buy European Debt Buyer Aktiv Kapital for $1.3 billion". Retrieved 2014-11-15.
- ^ insideARM.com. "Portfolio Recovery Completes Aktiv Acquisition; Rebrands as PRA Group". Retrieved 2014-11-15.
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