First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC) today announced that it has received all domestic and international regulatory approvals required to close the pending merger with an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR).

"Achieving this milestone is a critical step for First Data and KKR. We continue to work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and expect to close the transaction by the end of September," said First Data CEO Ric Duques.

About First Data

First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC) is a leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses worldwide. Serving over 5 million merchant locations, 1,900 card issuers and their customers, First Data powers the global economy by making it easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy goods and services using virtually any form of payment. The company's portfolio of services and solutions includes merchant transaction processing services; credit, debit, private-label, gift, payroll and other prepaid card offerings; fraud protection and authentication solutions; receivables management solutions; electronic check acceptance services through TeleCheck; as well as Internet commerce and mobile payment solutions. The company's STAR Network offers PIN-secured debit acceptance at 2 million ATM and retail locations. For more information, visit www.firstdata.com.

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