Competition and Markets Authority Approves Cardtronics' Acquisition of DirectCash Payments Inc. UK Operations

HOUSTON and LONDON, Sept. 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardtronics plc (Nasdaq:CATM), the world's largest ATM owner / operator, today announced the United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the company's previously completed acquisition of the DirectCash Payments Inc. (DCPayments) UK operations.

With the CMA merger inquiry concluded and approval granted, Cardtronics will now begin working through the process of combining the existing UK operations of Cardtronics and DCPayments. Cardtronics' acquisition of DCPayments has not been subject to review in any other country.

For more information about Cardtronics' acquisition of DCPayments, please visit our newsroom.

About Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM)
Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work, and live, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs, and the customers they share. Cardtronics provides services to approximately 237,000 ATMs in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for top retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders' surcharge-free cash access, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.

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Source: Cardtronics, Inc. via Globenewswire