UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 14, 2013 (March 12, 2013)
Cardtronics Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-33864 | 76-0681190 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 3250 Briarpark Drive, Suite 400, Houston, Texas | 77042 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (832) 308-4000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 14, 2013, Cardtronics, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing a pending change to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Specifically Mr. Robert P. Barone (age 75) has announced to the Company his intention to resign from the Board effective as of June 28, 2013. Mr. Barone has been a member of the Board since September 2001. His pending resignation to the Board is not as a result of any disagreement with the Company.
The Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board has commenced a search for a replacement for Mr. Barone's position on the Board. It is the Committee's intention to nominate a new director to the Board in conjunction with or shortly after Mr. Barone's scheduled resignation from the Board.
A copy of the press release dated March 14, 2013 announcing the foregoing pending changes to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated March 14, 2013
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Cardtronics Inc.
(Registrant) |
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| March 14, 2013
(Date) |
/s/ J. CHRIS BREWSTER
J. Chris Brewster Chief Financial Officer |
EXHIBIT 99.1
HOUSTON, March 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cardtronics (Nasdaq:CATM) today announced that after more than a decade of distinguished service, Robert P. Barone has decided to retire from the company's board of directors, effective as of June 28th of this year. Barone, 75, has served as a Cardtronics director since September 2001. Cardtronics, Inc. is the world's largest retail ATM owner.
Chairman Dennis Lynch remarked: "On behalf of Cardtronics, I want to thank Bob for his significant contributions and the immeasurable leadership he brought to our company. During his 12 years as a director, Bob could be counted on for his clear direction and wise counsel. We wish him well in his retirement."
With the search for a replacement now underway, Cardtronics expects to name a new director to its board in conjunction with or shortly after Barone's scheduled departure on June 28, 2013.
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 62,800 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
| Contact Information: | |
| Media Relations | Investor Relations |
| Nick Pappathopoulos | Chris Brewster |
| Director – Public Relations | Chief Financial Officer |
| 832-308-4396 | 832-308-4128 |
| npappathopoulos@cardtronics.com | cbrewster@cardtronics.com |
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