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Cashbox PLC 13 December 2006 Cashbox plc ('Cashbox' or 'the Company') ATM installation agreement for Booker's UK estate Cashbox plc (AIM:CBOX), the independent ATM deployer and operator, announces that following a competitive selection process, it has been chosen as the recommended supplier of ATMs to independent retailers of Booker operated symbol group Premier and Booker's Retail Club members . Through its partnership agreements Cashbox now has over 29,000 sites where it can assess the viability of installing an ATM machine, many of those on an exclusive basis. The Company, which is purely focused on the UK market, carries out detailed research on each site before committing to installation to ensure that it meets the relevant criteria to achieve profitability. The ATMs will be placed using Cashbox's Placement Model, whereby a convenience-fee ATM is placed with a retailer free of charge and replenished by them, eliminating the need for third party cash-handling costs. Each ATM is then treated as an individual entity, with Cashbox monitoring performance and ensuring that the retailer is fully trained and supported in its use. Carl Thomas, Chief Executive of Cashbox plc, said: 'Cashbox's growing experience of supplying ATMs to nationwide corporate businesses is critical in working with organisations like Booker. We believe our free placement of ATMs not only delivers increased footfall but that they increase customer retention and cash spend in their locations. We are also pleased that we are continuing to sign exclusive contracts due to a strengthened sales force as the Company accelerates towards profitability. - Ends - For further information: Cashbox PLC 0870 126 2274 Carl Thomas, CEO Threadneedle Communications 020 7936 9606 Josh Royston/Graham Herring Notes to editors Cashbox is a leading independent ATM deployer (IAD) with an estate of more than 1,200 ATMs in locations around the UK. Cashbox installs and operates an estate of ATMs, typically on five to seven year contracts, at sites throughout the UK where there is a demand for cash withdrawal services and where customers are willing to pay a convenience fee. The Company differentiates itself from other UK ATM suppliers by offering the Placement Model, whereby the ATM is purchased by Cashbox under lease hire. The ATM is FREE to the merchant. The machines are replenished by the merchant, eliminating the need for third party cash handling costs. The Company also focuses heavily on post placement technical support and service via its in-house 24/7 helpdesk that is supported by a team of Cashbox trained and certified personnel. Cashbox was granted membership of LINK in March 2004, allowing Cashbox to incorporate its ATMs in the LINK network. Cashbox also has a Bank of England settlement account and became the first IAD in the UK to become completely compliant with the Triple DES security standard in June 2004. The Company is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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