Contract with FRG

Cashbox PLC 29 September 2006 Press Release 29 September 2006 Cashbox plc ('Cashbox' or 'the Company') Sole Supplier Contract from FRG Buying Group Cashbox plc (AIM:CBOX), the independent ATM deployer and operator, announces that it has been awarded sole supplier status of ATMs for all 750 sites of FRG Buying Group Limited ('FRG'). FRG are headquartered in Kent, but have sites across most of the UK. They recommend suppliers to their convenience store buying members. This agreement provides Cashbox with exclusive access to all of the group's member's outlets. FRG will actively promote Cashbox's services in order to generate greater awareness and encourage take-up of the convenience-fee ATMs. Each ATM will be deployed using the Company's free Placement Model, whereby the individual retailer replenishes the machine, eliminating the need for third party cash-handling costs. Fred Galbraith, Managing Director of FRG, said: 'Our confidence in Cashbox's customer services was a crucial consideration in the awarding of this contract. We know Cashbox will be monitoring each machine's performance and ensuring that every retailer is fully trained and supported in its use.' Carl Thomas, Chief Executive of Cashbox plc, said: 'Yet again Cashbox has been awarded sole access to the sites of a recognised retail organisation. Our model means there is no financial risk for the trader and they will be fully supported by our extensive team.' 'Paul Cook, who successfully secured this agreement, is a member of the Commercial Sales Team, headed by Dominic West. This strategic win broadens our experience and coverage of the convenience store arena and highlights the continued and sustained growth of our estate as well as the focus and drive of this specific team.' - Ends - For further information: Cashbox plc Carl Thomas, Chief Executive Tel: +44 (0) 870 126 2274 cthomas@cashboxplc.co.uk www.cashboxplc.co.uk FRG Buying Group Ltd Fred Galbraith, Managing Director Tel: +44 (0) 1689 878434 Seymour Pierce Limited Jeremy Porter, Corporate Finance Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 8000 Media enquiries: Abchurch Henry Harrison-Topham / Gareth Mead Tel: +44 (0) 20 7398 7700 henry.ht@abchurch-group.com www.abchurch-group.com Notes to editors Cashbox plc Cashbox is a leading independent ATM deployer (IAD) with an estate of over 1,000 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. 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 intends that the majority of new installations will use the Placement Model, whereby the ATM is purchased by Cashbox under lease hire, placed with the merchant and replenished by the merchant, eliminating the need for third party cash handling costs. The Company listed on AIM in March 2006. This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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