X0202 4 2005-12-22 0 0001084961 ENCORE CAPITAL GROUP INC (ECPG) 0000928265 PELTZ NELSON C/O TRIARC COMPANIES, INC. 280 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10017 1 0 1 0 Common Stock 2005-12-22 5 G 0 27800 0 D 1174024 I By Ltd Partnership Common Stock 1096800 I By Madison West Common Stock 101275 I By Triarc All such shares are owned by the Peltz Family Limited Partnership, an entity in which Mr. Peltz's spouse is the sole General Partner. Mr. Peltz was formerly a general partner of the partnership but has transferred his interest in the partnership to his spouse. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. All such shares are held by Madison West Associates Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Triarc Companies, Inc. (Triarc). Mr. Peltz is an officer, director and significant stockholder of Triarc. All such shares are held by Triarc. Mr. Peltz is an officer, director and significant stockholder of Triarc. /s/ Peltz, Nelson 2005-12-27