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(NASDAQ: EVOP) (\u201cEVO\u201d), a leading global provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, announced today the acquisition of Anderson Zaks Limited (\u201cAnderson Zaks\u201d), a leading UK-based omnichannel payment gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1997, Anderson Zaks enables card acceptance through its relationships with leading independent software vendors (ISVs) across the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe. The gateway, which supports most leading POS terminal devices, drives payment acceptance for merchants in key retail verticals, including hospitality, pharmacy, venues, ticketing, and general retail, among others. Anderson Zaks currently services the ticketing needs of some of the UK\u2019s most renowned music, cultural, and sporting events for digital payment acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are very pleased to announce the acquisition of Anderson Zaks, which will expand our tech-enabled payment capabilities and broaden our ISV network in the UK and across Europe,\u201d stated Darren Wilson, EVO\u2019s President, International. \u201cAs we continue to grow our European ISV business, we will leverage Anderson Zaks\u2019 proprietary integrations to better service our existing merchants and to sign new merchants interested in adopting tech-enabled payments.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe are very excited to be joining EVO\u2019s international organization to be able to offer our leading gateway solutions to EVO\u2019s extensive customer base across Europe,\u201d added Iain High, CEO, Anderson Zaks. \u201cAs a result of the acquisition, our merchants will also benefit from access to EVO\u2019s proprietary capabilities, resulting in a more seamless payments experience for their businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Forward-Looking Statements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This release contains statements about future events and expectations that constitute forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to: the ability of EVO to integrate Anderson Zaks\u2019 business; the ability of EVO to implement its plans and other expectations with respect to Anderson Zaks\u2019 business; and the other risks, uncertainties and important factors contained and identified (including under the heading &#8220;Risk Factors&#8221;) in EVO\u2019s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this release are made only as of the date hereof and, except for EVO\u2019s ongoing obligations under applicable securities laws, EVO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About EVO Payments, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP) is a leading payment technology and services provider. EVO offers an array of innovative, reliable, and secure payment solutions to merchants ranging from small and mid-size enterprises to multinational companies and organizations across the globe. As a fully integrated merchant acquirer and payment processor in over 50 markets and 150 currencies worldwide, EVO provides competitive solutions that promote business growth, increase customer loyalty, and enhance data security in the international markets it serves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Jane Schneider<br>Investor Relations &amp; Corporate Communications Manager<br><a href=\"tel: 7707097365\" class=\"ek-link\">770-709-7365<br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"cta cta-full\">\n        <img src=\"https:\/\/www.evopayments.us\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/cta_full-width_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content-holder\"> <!--this extra div is needed to make line behind content and above image-->\n          <div class=\"content\">\n            <h3>Connect with Us<\/h3>\n            <p>With business activities in 50 markets and 150+ currencies around the world, EVO is among the largest fully integrated merchant acquirers and payment processors in the world.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"button-container\"><a href=\"\/about\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn border\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n          <\/div> <!-- \/.content -->\n        <\/div> <!-- \/.content-holder -->\n    <\/div><!-- \/.cta -->\n\n        ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 2, 2021 ATLANTA \u2013 EVO Payments, Inc. 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