Cardtronics Establishes Canadian Operations With Acquisition of Mr. Cash

Mr. Cash provides Cardtronics an established base of operations and infrastructure in Canada
Growth plan calls for extending Cardtronics' U.S. ATM deployment model north of the border

Cardtronics, Inc. (Nasdaq:CATM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardtronics Canada, Ltd. has acquired Mr. Cash ATM Network, Inc. With its acquisition of Mr. Cash — a privately-held company headquartered in Lethbridge, Alberta and founded in 2005 — Cardtronics has expanded its international presence into Canada. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

From an immediacy standpoint, Mr. Cash delivers to Cardtronics an established ATM deployer presence in the Canadian landscape and a successful track record selling into the local merchant marketplace. By the numbers, Cardtronics enters Canada with hundreds of existing merchant relationships, the ownership/operation of nearly 600 ATMs across the country, plus an established sales channel partner network focused on the Canadian marketplace.

Taking a longer view, acquiring Mr. Cash's operations provides Cardtronics — an established international ATM service provider with extensive operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Caribbean and Mexico — an enhanced global presence to better serve the ATM needs of multi-national chain retailers and financial institutions.

"Acquiring Mr. Cash and simultaneously crossing the border north into Canada is the definition of common sense expansion and writes the next chapter of Cardtronics' international story," said Steve Rathgaber, chief executive officer, Cardtronics. "In Canada, Cardtronics gains a new market that is nearby and home to many well-known merchants and financial institutions operating on both sides of the border."

In addition to driving accelerated growth from Mr. Cash's legacy operations with an enhanced ability to fund new business opportunities, Cardtronics plans to bring its community-based business model to Canada. Complementing Mr. Cash's roster of existing merchant relationships, Cardtronics will also look to place Cardtronics-owned and -operated cash machines in Canada's most relevant retailers, thereby creating high-visibility ATM branding opportunities for financial institutions.

"Backed by the local experience of Mr. Cash's management team, Cardtronics is executing an entrance into Canada that is both time- and cost-efficient," said Mike Clinard, president, Global Services, Cardtronics. "Mr. Cash carries the potential of being a launching pad to organic growth by Cardtronics in Canada. Given the many marketplace similarities and proximity between the United States and Canada, we anticipate Cardtronics' business model will translate well across the border, with operational synergies expected."

Transaction Details

Cardtronics signed and closed this transaction on Oct. 28. Financial terms of the acquisition are not material to Cardtronics and have not been disclosed.

About Mr. Cash

Helping Canadian merchants offer their customers convenient cash access since 2005, Mr. Cash offers a variety of ATM programs including: Turnkey, Partner and Merchant Ownership. Understanding that every business is unique, Mr. Cash works closely with its customers to ensure our ATM solutions are, too. Mr. Cash is privately-held and based in Lethbridge, Alberta.

About Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM)

Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work and live their lives, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs and the customers they share. Cardtronics owns/operates more than 41,900 retail ATMs in U.S. and international locales. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for America's most relevant retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders' surcharge-free cash access on the local, national or global scene, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.

The Cardtronics logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=991

Cardtronics, Allpoint and Access to Money are registered trademarks of Cardtronics, Inc.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

CONTACT: Cardtronics - Media
         Nick Pappathopoulos
         Director - Public Relations
         832-308-4396
         npappathopoulos@cardtronics.com
         
         Cardtronics - Investors
         Chris Brewster
         Chief Financial Officer
         832-308-4128
         cbrewster@cardtronics.com

Cardtronics (NASDAQ:CATM)
Historical Stock Chart
From May 2024 to Jun 2024