SKIDATA acquires a stake of 25% in the US company RTP and 100% of the Belgian company Orcus

Grödig/Salzburg (Austria) . - SKIDATA AG, a subsidiary of the Swiss Kudelski Group and leading provider of access control solutions, has acquired a stake of 25% in RTP, LLC (Resort Technology Partners), a leading provider of integrated point-of-sale software and internet solutions to the resort, recreation and attractions industries.

“The acquisition of the stake in RTP will further extend the already existing cooperation with RTP and will be key to SKIDATA’s expansion in the North American ski and leisure market,” highlights Charles Egli, CEO of SKIDATA. “In addition, RTP’s solutions fit perfectly to SKI-DATA’s product and solution portfolio.”

To strengthen SKIDATA’s market position in Europe, SKIDATA has acquired 100% of Orcus. Headquartered in Brussels, Orcus offers access control solutions for the parking industry. “We will combine the strength of Orcus with our existing network of subsidiaries and distribu-tion partners in the European market, which will help to even better serve our customers in the Belgium and French markets,” says Charles Egli.

Both acquisitions represent a total amount of USD 3 million.