STRATEGIC PARTNERS
December 9, 2001
HOUSTON -- Cardtronics has entered into a long-term agreement with Corpus Christi-based SSP/Circle K to install and service 335 new ATM machines in Circle K convenience stores in Texas and Oklahoma. Under the terms of the agreement, SSP will purchase new Tidel IS 2000 ATMs through Cardtronics, which will install the units and provide processing services.
Cardtronics currently operates a network of more than 6,500 ATMs from coast to coast, handling approximately 91,000 transactions per day.
"We are delighted that SSP has chosen Cardtronics to serve their ATM needs," said Ralph Clinard, President and CEO of Cardtronics. "This partnership builds on our success in attracting large, multi-location corporate customers who are beginning to recognize Cardtronics as an industry leader with real expertise in the ATM business."
"SSP is very excited about taking ownership of its ATM program through our partnership with Cardtronics," said Lloyd Nobles, SSP's Category Manager for electronics services. "This move will allow SSP to maximize our profitability and improve the quality of the financial services we provide to our customers."
