Exhibit 99.1

CARDTRONICS ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2017 RESULTS

HOUSTON, November 2, 2017 — (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cardtronics plc (Nasdaq: CATM) (“Cardtronics” or the “Company”), the world’s largest ATM owner/operator, announced today its financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.

Key financial statistics in the third quarter of 2017 as compared to the third quarter of 2016 include:

·                  Total revenues of $402.0 million, up 22% from $328.3 million and driven by the DCPayments and Spark acquisitions completed during January 2017.

·                  ATM operating revenues of $390.1 million, up 24% from $314.8 million.

·                  GAAP Net Loss of $(175.6) million, or $(3.84) per diluted share, compared to GAAP Net Income of $27.5 million, or $0.60 per diluted share. During the third quarter of 2017, the Company recognized asset impairments in its Australia & New Zealand segment totaling in the aggregate $216.0 million ($193.5 million net of tax).

·                  Adjusted EBITDA of $99.9 million, up 15% from $86.6 million in the prior year.

·                  Adjusted Net Income per diluted share of $0.96 down from $0.98, impacted by the additional interest and depreciation expense from the acquisitions completed during January 2017.

“The third quarter was a dynamic quarter where we performed well operationally under the challenges of several hurricanes and earthquakes. This quarter also marks my last earnings call as I retire at year’s end. I believe I leave behind two great assets. The first is the unique, increasingly global “neighborhood ATM” platform delivering a critical service in payments — convenient access to cash. It is a unique infrastructure platform designed for growth. The second great asset is the team now in place to lead Cardtronics to the next stage of growth. I am truly privileged to have led Cardtronics for nearly eight years. Under the leadership of my successor, Ed West, I am confident that the great potential of the Cardtronics platform will be realized for our shareholders,” commented Steve Rathgaber, Cardtronics’ chief executive officer.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

·                  Secured ATM operating contracts representing approximately 1,800 locations.

·                  Expanded our Allpoint Network to include 1,500 additional ATMs in Speedway convenience stores.

·                  The U.K. Competition and Markets Authority approved the Company to maintain its ownership of the U.K. operations of DCPayments.

Changes in currency exchange rates had an insignificant impact relative to our results in the third quarter of 2016. See Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Information in this earnings release for definitions of Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per diluted share, Free Cash Flow, and certain other non-GAAP measures on a constant-currency basis. For additional information, including reconciliations to the most directly comparable financial measure recognized under accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”), see the supplemental schedules of selected financial information in this earnings release.

THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Consolidated revenues totaled $402.0 million for the third quarter of 2017, representing a 22% increase from $328.3 million from the same period of 2016, driven by the DirectCash Payments Inc. (“DCPayments”) and Spark ATM Systems Pty Ltd. (“Spark”) acquisitions completed during January 2017. ATM operating revenues for the third quarter of 2017 were up 24% from the same period of 2016.

Driven primarily by the acquisitions completed during January 2017, ATM operating revenues in North America increased 12% and ATM operating revenues in Europe & Africa increased 14% from the same period of 2016. ATM operating revenues in our Australia & New Zealand segment totaled $35.4 million during the third quarter of 2017. The Company acquired the Australia & New Zealand segment via the DCPayments acquisition, completed in January 2017, and as a result, there were no comparable revenues in the third quarter of 2016.

GAAP Net Loss for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $175.6 million compared to GAAP Net Income of $27.5 million in the same period of 2016. The GAAP Net Loss was the result of asset impairments in the Australia & New Zealand

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segment of $216.0 million ($193.5 million net of tax). See Asset Impairments in the Australia & New Zealand Segment in this earnings release for further discussion. Additionally, the Company incurred incremental interest, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization expenses associated with the acquisitions completed during January 2017, as well as incremental professional services and other costs associated with the Company’s integration of the acquisitions. The Company’s GAAP tax rate was 2.3% for the third quarter of 2017 compared to 23.4% in the same period of 2016.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $99.9 million compared to $86.6 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the same period of 2016. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by the acquisitions completed during January 2017. Adjusted Net Income totaled $44.2 million ($0.96 per diluted share) for the third quarter of 2017, compared to $44.7 million ($0.98 per diluted share) in the same period of 2016.

NINE MONTH RESULTS

Consolidated revenues totaled $1.14 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, representing a 20% increase from $955.5 million from the same period of 2016. This increase was driven by the acquisitions completed during January 2017. ATM operating revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were also up 20% from the same period of 2016. Adjusting for movements in currency exchange rates, ATM operating revenues were up 23% from the same period of 2016.

Driven by the acquisitions completed during January 2017, ATM operating revenues in North America increased 11% and ATM operating revenues in Europe & Africa increased 6% (14% on a constant-currency basis) compared to the same period of 2016. ATM operating revenues in Australia & New Zealand totaled $99.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.

GAAP Net Loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $161.3 million compared to GAAP Net Income of $63.0 million in the same period of 2016. The GAAP Net Loss is attributable to asset impairments in the Australia & New Zealand segment of $216.0 million recognized during the three months ended September 30, 2017. See Asset Impairments in the Australia & New Zealand Segment in this earnings release for further discussion. The Company also incurred $15.3 million of professional services and other costs associated with the completion and integration of the acquisitions completed during January 2017 and additionally recorded $8.2 million in restructuring costs. The Company’s intangible asset amortization expense was up $17.3 million compared to the same period of 2016 due to the Company’s recently completed acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 totaled $258.8 million ($265.1 million on a constant-currency basis) compared to $241.4 million of Adjusted EBITDA in the same period of 2016. The increase in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by the acquisitions completed during January 2017, partially offset by slightly lower revenue in the U.S., coupled with changes in currency exchange rates and higher operating costs, primarily associated with the Company’s U.S. ATM fleet upgrade to comply with the EMV security standard. Adjusted Net Income totaled $104.8 million ($2.27 per diluted share or $2.33 on a constant-currency basis) for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, compared to $112.8 million ($2.47 per diluted share) from the same period of 2016. The decrease in Adjusted Net Income is attributable to higher depreciation and interest expense as a result of the completion of the DCPayments and Spark acquisitions.

ASSET IMPAIRMENTS IN THE AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND SEGMENT

During the third quarter of 2017, the four largest banks in Australia announced that they would remove direct charges on domestic transactions at their ATMs. As a result of this unexpected market shift, the Company analyzed the anticipated impact to its Australian business which resulted in impairment charges of $140.0 million and $54.5 million to reduce the carrying values of its goodwill and intangible assets, respectively, associated with the Australia & New Zealand segment. Additionally, the Company recognized $21.5 million within the Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of assets line item to recognize the impairment of certain ATM related assets. The Company acquired the business in Australia with its acquisition of DCPayments on January 6, 2017.

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BORROWINGS AND LIQUIDITY

As of September 30, 2017, the Company had outstanding borrowings of approximately $158 million and had approximately $242 million in available borrowing capacity under its $400 million revolving credit facility due in 2021. Additionally, the Company had $61 million in cash as of September 30, 2017. The Company’s other outstanding indebtedness as of September 30, 2017 included $288 million in Convertible Senior Notes due 2020, $250 million in Senior Notes due 2022, and $300 million in Senior Notes due 2025. The Convertible Senior Notes due 2020, Senior Notes due 2022, and Senior Notes due 2025 had carrying balances of $249 million, $248 million, and $295 million, respectively, and are reflected as long-term debt on the balance sheet, net of unamortized discount and capitalized debt issuance costs.

On October 3, 2017, the Company entered into an amendment to its revolving credit facility. Pursuant to the amendment, the Company expanded the currencies in which the total commitments can be borrowed.

2017 GUIDANCE

Below is the Company’s financial guidance for the full year 2017:

·                  Revenues of $1.47 billion to $1.5 billion;

·                  GAAP Net Loss of $(156) million to $(150) million;

·                  Adjusted EBITDA of $330 million to $340 million;

·                  Depreciation and accretion expense of approximately $115.5 million;

·                  Cash interest expense of $34 million to $35 million;

·                  Adjusted Net Income of $131 million to $139 million;

·                  Adjusted Net Income per diluted share of $2.83 to $3.00, based on approximately 46.25 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding; and

·                  Capital expenditures of $130 million to $140 million.

The Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income guidance excludes the impact of certain expenses, as outlined in the reconciliation provided at the end of this earnings release. See Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Information in this earnings release for definitions of these Non-GAAP measures. This guidance is based on average foreign currency exchange rates for the year of £1.00 U.K. to $1.29 U.S., $20.00 Mexican pesos to $1.00 U.S., $1.00 Canadian dollar to $0.80 U.S., €1.00 Euros to $1.15 U.S., $1.00 Australian dollar to $0.77 U.S., and R14.29 South African Rand to $1.00 U.S. Additionally, this guidance is based on an estimated non-GAAP tax rate of approximately 27.2% for 2017.

Included in the guidance above is the assumption that the deinstallations of the ATMs at 7-Eleven locations in the U.S., which began during the three months ended September 30, 2017, will be substantially complete by the end of the year, with a small number of units expected to continue to operate into the first quarter of 2018. 7-Eleven in the U.S. is expected to account for approximately 12% of the Company’s consolidated revenues for the year ending 2017, based on the midpoint of revenue guidance. The Company estimates that the incremental gross margin for these ATMs during 2017 will be approximately 40%. The ATM deinstallation schedule continues to remain subject to change as of the date of this earnings release.

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CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

The Company will host a conference call today, Thursday, November 2, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. Central Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2017. To access the call, please call the conference call operator at:

Please call in fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time and request to be connected to the “Cardtronics Third Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call.” Additionally, a live audio webcast of the conference call will be available online through the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.cardtronics.com.

A digital replay of the conference call will be available through Thursday, November 16, 2017, and can be accessed by calling (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 and entering 95425707 for the conference ID. A replay of the conference call will also be available online through the Company’s website subsequent to the call through November 30, 2017.

ABOUT CARDTRONICS (NASDAQ: CATM)

Making ATM cash access convenient where people shop, work, and live, Cardtronics is at the convergence of retailers, financial institutions, prepaid card programs, and the customers they share. Cardtronics provides services to approximately 238,000 ATMs in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Whether Cardtronics is driving foot traffic for top retailers, enhancing ATM brand presence for card issuers or expanding card holders’ surcharge-free cash access, Cardtronics is convenient access to cash, when and where consumers need it. Cardtronics is where cash meets commerce.

CONTACT INFORMATION

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This earnings release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions thereof. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on the Company and there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that are anticipated. All comments concerning the Company’s expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on its estimates for its existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. The Company’s forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond its control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from its historical experience and present expectations or projections. Risk factors are described in the Company’s 2016 Form 10-K, and those set forth from time-to-time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this earnings release, which speak only as of the date of this earnings release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

DISCLOSURE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted Net Income per diluted share, Free Cash Flow, and certain GAAP as well as non-GAAP measures on a constant-currency basis represent non-GAAP financial measures provided as a complement to financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures in managing and measuring the performance of its business, including setting and measuring incentive based compensation for management. Management believes that the presentation of these measures and the identification of notable, non-cash, and/or (if applicable in a particular period) certain costs not anticipated to occur in future periods enhance an investor’s understanding of the underlying trends in the Company’s business and provide for better comparability between periods in different years.

Adjusted Gross Profit represents total revenues less the total cost of revenues, excluding depreciation, accretion, and amortization of intangible assets. Adjusted Gross Margin is calculated by dividing Adjusted Gross Profit by total revenues. Adjusted EBITDA excludes depreciation, accretion, and amortization of intangible assets as these amounts can vary substantially from company to company within the Company’s industry depending upon accounting methods and book values of assets, capital structures, and the methods by which the assets were acquired. Adjusted EBITDA also excludes share-based compensation expense, acquisition and divestiture-related expenses, certain non-operating expenses, (if applicable in a particular period) certain costs not anticipated to occur in future periods, gains or losses on disposal and impairment of assets, the Company’s obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense, and other obligations such as capital expenditures, and includes an adjustment for noncontrolling interests. Adjusted Net Income represents net income computed in accordance with GAAP, before amortization of intangible assets, gains or losses on disposal and impairment of assets, share-based compensation expense, certain other expense amounts, acquisition and divestiture-related expenses, certain non-operating expenses, and (if applicable in a particular period) certain costs not anticipated to occur in future periods (together, the “Adjustments”). Prior to June 30, 2016, Adjusted Net Income was calculated using an estimated long-term, cross-jurisdictional effective cash tax rate of 32%. Subsequent to the redomicile of the Company’s parent company to the U.K., the Company revised the process for determining its non-GAAP tax rate and now utilizes a non-GAAP tax rate derived from the GAAP tax rate adjusted for the net tax effects of the Adjustments, based on the nature and geography of the Adjustments. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the non-GAAP tax rate used to calculate Adjusted Net Income was approximately 26.8% and 27.4%, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2016, the non-GAAP tax rate used to calculate Adjusted Net Income was approximately 24.2%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company used 24.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company used its previously estimated long-term cross-jurisdictional tax rate of 32%. Adjusted Net Income per diluted share is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Income by weighted average diluted shares outstanding. Free Cash Flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities less payments for capital expenditures, including those financed through direct debt, but excluding acquisitions. The Free Cash Flow measure does not take into consideration certain other non-discretionary cash requirements such as mandatory principal payments on portions of the Company’s long-term debt. Management calculates certain GAAP as well as non-GAAP measures on a constant-currency basis using the average foreign currency exchange rates applicable in the corresponding period of the previous year and applying these rates to the measures in the current reporting period. Management uses GAAP as well as non-GAAP measures on a constant-

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currency basis to assess performance and eliminate the effect foreign currency exchange rates have on comparability between periods.

The non-GAAP financial measures presented herein should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, net income, cash flows from operating, investing, or financing activities, or other income or cash flow measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures used herein to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in tabular form at the end of this earnings release.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

(In thousands, excluding share, per share amounts, and percentages)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

(In thousands)

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SELECTED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DETAIL:

(Unaudited)

Total revenues by segment:

Breakout of ATM operating revenues:

Adjusted gross profit and margin by segment:

(1)         As reported on the Company’s Reconciliation of Gross Profit Inclusive of Depreciation, Accretion, and Amortization of Intangible Assets to Adjusted Gross Profit, see Disclosure of Non-GAAP Financial Information in this earnings release for further discussion.

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Breakout of cost of ATM operating

revenues (exclusive of depreciation,

accretion, and amortization of

intangible assets):

Breakout of selling, general,

and administrative expenses:

Depreciation and accretion expense

by segment:

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SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DETAIL:

(Unaudited, excluding December 31, 2016)

Long-term debt:

(1)         The 1.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2020 with a face value of $287.5 million are presented net of the unamortized discount and capitalized debt issuance costs of $38.3 million and $46.4 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. In accordance with GAAP, the estimated fair value of the conversion feature within the Convertible Senior Notes was recorded as additional paid-in capital within equity at issuance. The Convertible Senior Notes are being accreted over the term of the notes to the full principal amount ($287.5 million). The 5.125% Senior Notes due 2022 with a face value of $250.0 million are presented net of capitalized debt issuance costs of $2.1 million and $2.6 million as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The 5.50% Senior Notes due 2025 with a face value of $300.0 million are presented net of capitalized debt issuance costs of $4.9 million as of September 30, 2017.

Share count rollforward:

SELECTED CASH FLOW DETAIL:

(Unaudited)

Selected cash flow statement amounts:

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Key Operating Metrics — Including Acquisitions in All Periods Presented

For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

(Unaudited)