UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

James Nussle was appointed as a Class 1 member of the Board of Directors of Portfolio Recovery Associates, Inc. (the "Company"), effective June 4, 2013, with a term expiring at the Company’s 2014 annual meeting of stockholders. In connection with his appointment and in accordance with the Company's compensation policy for non-employee directors, Mr. Nussle received an award of shares of restricted stock of the Company with a value equal to $110,000. These shares will vest on the first anniversary date of the grant, subject to Mr. Nussle’s continued service to the Company through the vesting date. Mr. Nussle’s ongoing annual compensation will be consistent with that provided to the Company's other non-employee directors, as described in the Company's most recent proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 19, 2013.

There are no transactions in which Mr. Nussle has an interest requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K or any family relationships requiring disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K.

On June 5, 2013, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Nussle to the Board, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit 99.1 - Press release dated June 5, 2013.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Exhibit Index