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SP Plus Corporation Acquires Assets of DIVRT, Inc., an Innovator in Frictionless Parking Technology

November 11, 2022

SP Plus Corporation Acquires Assets of DIVRT, Inc., an Innovator in Frictionless Parking Technology

— Creates Technology Innovation Lab, Based in India, to Accelerate Technology Capabilities and Expand Menu of Technology Offerings —

CHICAGO, Nov. 10, 2022 — SP Plus Corporation (Nasdaq:SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients, announced that it has acquired certain assets of DIVRT, Inc.(“DIVRT”), a developer of innovative software and technology solutions that enable frictionless parking capabilities. SP+ has acquired all the intellectual property of DIVRT and a talented team of over 20 technology engineers based in India.

Marc Baumann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SP+, commented, “This acquisition, coupled with our recent acquisition of KMP Associates Limited and its U.K.-based technology team, strengthens our position as a global provider of frictionless, SaaS solutions that are independent of our legacy parking management and transportation related operations. These transactions demonstrate the successful execution of our strategy to make acquisitions that we believe further enhance and complement our technological capabilities, expand our addressable market and help us accelerate growth.”

Jeffrey Eckerling, Chief Growth Officer of SP+, said, “We have been working with DIVRT since 2020, and they are a valuable partner. As we continue to expand our suite of Sphere technology solutions, we are excited to be able to welcome the DIVRT team of seasoned technology engineers, who will serve as the foundation of our new technology innovation lab based in Bengaluru, India. The creation of the technology lab enables us to accelerate our development efforts to bring innovative solutions that we believe will help us further differentiate ourselves from our competitors.”

Amit Rohatgi, founder and CEO of DIVRT, commented, “The entire DIVRT team is thrilled to join the company that’s leading the digital transformation of the parking industry. We’re excited to accelerate the adoption of frictionless technologies as we continue to develop innovative solutions for current and prospective clients.”

About SP+

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America and Europe. For more information visit www.spplus.com.

About DIVRT

DIVRT is a software, cloud and IOT technology company delivering parking management solutions. The company provides a range of proven and deployed cloud-based products for digitizing gated and gateless parking environments with contactless check-in/check-out, mobile payments, enforcement, and advanced live dashboards with rich reporting.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding expectations, beliefs, plans, intentions and strategies of the Company. The Company has tried to identify these statements by using words such as “expect”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “confident”, “could”, “should”, “estimate”, “intend”, “may”, “plan”, “guidance”, “will”, and similar terms and phrases, but such words, terms and phrases are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These forward-looking statements are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting the Company and are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to operations and the business environment. Actual results, performance and achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including, but not limited to, the following: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or other contagious illnesses on global economic conditions, on the aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional industries in general and on the financial position and operating results of our company in particular; intense competition; changing consumer preferences and legislation; ability to preserve client relationships; the Company’s ability to successfully effect its strategic growth plan; difficulty obtaining insurance coverage or obtaining insurance coverage at a reasonable cost; volatility associated with high deductible and high retention insurance programs; risk that insurance reserves are inadequate; losses not covered by insurance; risk management and safety programs do not have the intended effect; risks relating to the Company’s acquisition strategy; risks associated with management type contracts and lease type contracts; deterioration in general economic and business conditions, including inflation or rising interest rates, or changes in demographic trends; information technology disruption, cyber-attacks, cyber-terrorism and security breaches; labor disputes; catastrophic events such as natural disasters, pandemic outbreaks and military or terrorist attacks could disrupt business; seasonal fluctuations and the impact of weather-related trends; risk that state and municipal government clients sell or enter into long-term lease type contracts with the Company’s competitors or clients for parking-related assets; risks associated with joint ventures; adverse litigation judgments or settlements; risks associated with operating in a highly regulated environment and the impact of public and private regulations or governmental orders; the impact of Federal health care reform; adverse changes in tax laws or rulings; risks due to the Company’s substantial indebtedness, including failure to comply with credit facility covenants or meet payment obligations which may accelerate repayment of the Company’s indebtedness; lack of availability of adequate capital, financing, or revenues to grow the Company’s business or satisfy liquidity needs; goodwill impairment charges or impairment of long-lived assets; the effectiveness of the actions we have taken to address our liquidity needs and reduce costs; financial difficulties or bankruptcy of major clients; the Company’s ability to obtain performance bonds; failure to attract and retain senior management and other qualified personnel; actions of activist investors; and the long-term impact of climate change on our business.

For a detailed discussion of factors that could affect the Company’s future operating results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the disclosures under “Risk Factors” in those filings. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, changed circumstances or future events or for any other reason.

Contact:
Connie Jin
SVP, Corporate Development
(312) 274-2105
cjin@spplus.com

Vicky Nakhla
ADVISIRY PARTNERS
(212) 750-5800
vicky.nakhla@advisiry.com

SP+ Corporation Brings Sphere Technology to Parking in the City of Roanoke

October 28, 2022

SP+ Corporation Brings Sphere Technology to Parking in the City of Roanoke

CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2022 — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, announced its selection by the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to upgrade its parking operations with new technologies and services designed to make garage, surface lot and on-street parking easier for residents and visitors.

With a long history of bringing innovative parking and transportation solutions to major cities and real estate clients, SP+ plans to introduce its Sphere® suite of technologies to create a conveniently streamlined experience for Roanoke parking customers. The Sphere technology products chosen for the City include custom solutions with data-rich analytics designed to optimize operations and manage short- and long-term objectives.

The tech-based enhancements managed by SP+ are scheduled to start December 1, 2022, and will cover more than 4,500 city-owned parking spaces located across seven garages, four lots and on-street spaces.

“From finding and reserving a parking spot to quickly paying via text or with a mobile app, residents and visitors will benefit from the user-friendly options that will be available as part of the enhanced technology solutions SP+ brings to parking in Roanoke,” said Bob Kamper, Vice President, Municipal Services for SP+.

In addition to taking over parking enforcement and permitting, SP+ is adding its online reservation system, text-to-pay option, and Sphere Remote™ management services to create a seamless experience for all parkers. Frequent patrons will also benefit from a new proprietary digital portal to access their monthly parking accounts managed by SP+.

Whether driving-up or reserving a space online, parking customers can use the text-to-pay option or download the Parking.com mobile app or other parking apps to easily process payments.

“It’s all about flexibility and value. We are grateful for the opportunity to help the City of Roanoke build a parking program that fits their objectives and serves the people and businesses of this great City,” said Justin Rogers, Vice President, Commercial Division for SP+.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides technology-driven mobility solutions, professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, and event logistics to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

CONTACT:	Jill Nagel, Senior Communications Manager
	jnagel@spplus.com \| 312-274-2102

SP Plus Corporation Acquires K M P Associates Limited, Including its Global E- Commerce Platform AeroParker

October 11, 2022

SP Plus Corporation Acquires K M P Associates Limited, Including its Global E- Commerce Platform AeroParker

— Acquisition Broadens Technology Capabilities and Expands Addressable Market —

CHICAGO, October 11, 2022 – SP Plus Corporation (Nasdaq:SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, today announced that it acquired K M P Associates Limited, “KMP”, a software and technology provider serving aviation and commercial parking clients throughout the United States and Europe.

Headquartered outside Manchester, United Kingdom, KMP’s industry-leading SaaS platform is currently deployed at over 35 airports in the U.S. and Europe and over 100 commercial parking locations in Europe. Operating under the AeroParker and MetroParker brands, KMP delivers online booking for parking and other travel services, dynamic pricing, and e-commerce capabilities which are designed to reduce congestion, enable frictionless transactions and provide a first-class consumer experience. In addition, KMP also provides comprehensive digital marketing capabilities through its award-winning digital marketing agency, KMP Digitata.

Commenting on the transaction, Marc Baumann, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of SP+, noted, “The acquisition of KMP is aligned with our strategy of complementing organic growth with acquisitions that further strengthen our industry-leading technology capabilities, particularly in those areas that support digital transactions and the development of smart cities. Through this combination, we have the opportunity to leverage our respective relationships and expertise to bring innovative technology solutions to airports and commercial parking operations both within and outside of North America. In addition to expanding our addressable market, the acquisition of KMP has the potential to serve as a growth platform for us, advancing the digital transformation of our industry.”

Rhodri Edwards, President of KMP, said, “With the support of SP+, we will have the ability to accelerate our growth to meet the rapidly expanding demand for our services. Given the complementary nature of our solutions and services, we envision significant opportunities to bring additional value to our clients. Importantly, this is an excellent cultural fit for us, given our compelling value propositions and mutual commitment to superior client service and to the well-being of our talent.”

Jeffrey Eckerling, Chief Growth Officer of SP+, said, “We are pleased to welcome Rhodri and his team of talented software developers and revenue management and digital marketing professionals to SP+. The addition of KMP’s SaaS platform further enhances and complements our existing Sphere suite of technology solutions, which provide our clients with flexible options to meet their mobility needs and optimize their parking assets, through technology-only solutions or a combination of technology and people.”

About SP+

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information visit www.spplus.com.

About KMP

KMP is a market leading technology and digital marketing company providing services via the following three brands:

 AeroParker is a SaaS ecommerce platform that increases non-aeronautical revenues for multiple major US and European airports through prebooked parking, revenue management and sales of other products such as access to airport lounges.

 MetroParker enables downtown parking operators to unleash profit from their parking assets by enabling prebooking of spaces with dynamic pricing.

 KMP Digitata delivers digital marketing strategies, campaigns, and digital systems for travel, manufacturing, professional and financial services. This includes its own product, Hangar, a digital platform for airports that provides significant ROI by commercializing the passenger’s digital journey across multiple channels.

For further information see: www.aeroparker.com, www.metroparker.com, hangar.kmp.co.uk, www.kmp.co.uk Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

financing, or revenues to grow the Company’s business or satisfy liquidity needs; goodwill impairment charges or impairment of long-lived assets; the effectiveness of the actions we have taken to address our liquidity needs and reduce costs; financial difficulties or bankruptcy of major clients; the Company’s ability to obtain performance bonds; failure to attract and retain senior management and other qualified personnel; actions of activist investors; and the long-term impact of climate change on our business.

City of Rochester, Minnesota, Selects SP Plus Corporation to Bring Technology-Based Solutions to Parking Operations

May 02, 2022

City of Rochester, Minnesota, Selects SP Plus Corporation to Bring Technology-Based Solutions to Parking Operations

Under the agreement with the City, SP+ now manages more than 4,300 parking spaces located within six public parking ramp facilities and five surface lots, which includes special event management services during convention center events. SP+ also provides on-street meter collection services.

“SP+ identified technology-based solutions with mobile apps, updated website and a response command center that would provide lower labor costs, increased customer service levels and opportunities to improve revenue,” said Ia Xiong, Transit & Parking Manager for the City of Rochester.

In addition to the website development, mobile parking apps and remote management options that SP+ presented to the City, they also bring the company’s own Sphere™ technology suite that offers on-demand reservation and payment options and other touchless services that appeal to residents, employees and visitors.

“Rochester is an exceptional community and we are excited for the opportunity to work with the City to bring our mobility expertise and new technology to its residents and visitors,” said Chris Tretter, Senior Vice President of Midwest Operations for SP+.

CONTACT:
Jill Nagel, Senior Communications Manager
jnagel@spplus.com | 312-274-2102

SP Plus Corporation Appoints Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Business Development Officer for its Commercial Division

March 01, 2022

SP Plus Corporation Appoints Chief Strategy Officer & Chief Business Development Officer for its Commercial Division

CHICAGO — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, announced two key leadership appointments within its Commercial Division. Chris Sherman and Dave Lombardi have been promoted to strategy and business development roles. In their new roles, Mr. Sherman and Mr. Lombardi are responsible for leveraging the company’s Sphere™ technology products and its mobility, parking and transportation service lines to serve new and existing clients. The Sphere products provide innovative mobility solutions for commerce, business intelligence, remote management, and custom services.

“The demand for our technology products has put us in a great position to elevate some of our senior leaders and tap into their specific talents to strengthen our business practices and connect clients with the mobility services that best fit their objectives,” said Rob Toy, President of the Commercial Division at SP+.

Chris Sherman has been promoted to Chief Strategy Officer for SP+’s Commercial Division. Mr. Sherman joined the company in 2001, as an Operations Manager in Baltimore. Over the past two decades, he held various roles with increasing responsibility. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, East Operations.

In his new role, Mr. Sherman is charged with advancing SP+’s growth strategy and leading the efforts to optimize the delivery of technology products and mobility services to commercial clients. That strategy includes helping clients transition to digital platforms and technology upgrades that are part of SP+’s Sphere technologies.

“Chris’ extensive experience with local management teams and employee engagement paired with his in-depth understanding of technology gives him the insight to help clients leverage the right mobility solutions to fit their facilities,” commented Mr. Toy.

Mr. Sherman will also oversee support functions within SP+’s Commercial Division, including the consulting, transportation and event teams—with the goal of delivering a frictionless experience for parking and transportation customers—while optimizing operations at event venues, universities, hospitality, municipal, office, residential and retail facilities.

Dave Lombardi has been promoted to Chief Business Development Officer for SP+’s Commercial Division. Mr. Lombardi joined the company in 1993 as a Manager in Chicago, and went on to serve in a variety of roles with increased responsibility, including his most recent role as Senior Vice President, Mountain Operations.

“Dave is an exceptional leader who is keenly focused on maximizing results, building relationships and delivering impeccable service across our operations,” added Mr. Toy.

In his new role, Mr. Lombardi is primarily dedicated to business development efforts and will directly oversee the national accounts and proposal support teams for SP+’s Commercial Division, as well as municipal services, university and healthcare markets.

“We are enthusiastic about these new roles and have full confidence the next level of leaders in our organization who are transitioning into the senior operations roles previously held by Chris and Dave, who will both continue to work closely with those teams,” Mr. Toy added.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for their clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

SP Plus Corporation Adds Touchless Mobility, Parking & Commerce Services at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport

May 27, 2021

SP Plus Corporation Adds Touchless Mobility, Parking & Commerce Services at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport

CHICAGO — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, announced the addition of touchless reservation and commerce options to its services at Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, California.

SP+ manages the three parking facilities located near the airport terminal and is rolling out key components to the overall improvement and modernization plan by STS to provide an enhanced, safer and touchless parking experience. Through Sphere™, SP+’s industry-leading suite of technology solutions, a new pay-by-phone option conveniently removes the need to obtain and redeem a parking ticket at long term lots A and B.

Each entry and exit lane has signage to instruct parkers on how to use the pay-by-phone option, along with a Sphere Remote Management System intercom to provide in-lane, 24/7 support from a centrally-located command center.

“It’s exciting to see the new parking commerce system and the other plans we have with SP+ to come to fruition as part of our overall commitment to safely and efficiently transport our travellers from the beginning to the end of their trip,” commented Jon Stout, Airport Manager for STS.

The pay-by-phone option complements the airport’s new touchless reservation system, which allows customers to pre-book and pay for their parking stay on sonomacountyairport.org/parking with the ability to reserve a space close to the terminal. To encourage visitors to explore everything the Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport has to offer, parking customers who pre-book a spot via the new reservation system may receive valuable discounts to onsite restaurants or other promotions.

SP+ is also helping the airport build a commerce site for purchasing popular branded merchandise, which has traditionally only been available for in-store purchases. An online commerce site is expected to launch later this year.

“SP+ is able to offer STS a full suite of technologies to help them fulfil their modernization plan and meet the new demands of today’s travellers,” said Jason Finch, Senior Vice President, West Airports for SP+.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for their clients. SP+ provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

SP Plus Corporation Delivers Sphere Commerce™ On Demand Technology in Response to High Demand for Touchless, Frictionless Parking & Mobility Services

April 26, 2021

SP Plus Corporation Delivers Sphere Commerce™ On Demand Technology in Response to High Demand for Touchless, Frictionless Parking & Mobility Services

CHICAGO, April 26, 2021 — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, announced the successful implementation of its Sphere Commerce™ On Demand technology to help gateless parking facilities transition to offering touchless, flexible payment options.

SP+ introduced Sphere Commerce™ On Demand as one of its flagship products marketed under the company’s Sphere™ technology brand which launched in 2020. To date, nearly 400 gateless parking facilities across the United States and Canada have already started the transition to Sphere Commerce™ On Demand, which was designed to allow daily parkers the option to bypass a pay station, parking equipment or personnel to pay quickly and securely with their own smartphone or device.

“Touchless and frictionless payment options are in high demand from consumers and our clients who rely on us for mobility, transportation and parking services. The Sphere™ technology suite is designed to not only meet today’s needs, but to adapt to future needs of our ever-changing industry, changing consumer behaviours in mobility and ultimately digital trends,” said Jeff Eckerling, Chief Growth Officer at SP+.

Parking locations using Sphere Commerce™ On Demand technology by SP+ are set up to process payments via Parking.com, SP+’s consumer sales platform. The company’s in-house digital information and product technology teams built and deployed Parking.com applications using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its comprehensive set of cloud capabilities. AWS’ global infrastructure offers proven reliability, scalability, and availability to meet the dynamic needs of a multi-faceted industry and fluctuating market demands.

“SP+ recognized a growing demand for touchless services and by building on AWS they were able to quickly roll out a solution to meet that demand. SP+’s deployment of its Sphere™ brand of technologies represents an effective use of AWS to incorporate data analytics and business intelligence with reliable functionality and security features—presented as a world-class, industry-leading customer experience,” commented David Peller, Managing Director, Travel Hospitality at Amazon Web Services. “It’s what’s next for the touchless customer experience.”

Customers have multiple payment choices via mobile apps, including Apple or Android or simply paying by text, scan, QR code or through the Parking.com website option. Parkers also have the option to create an account to expedite subsequent transactions by capturing and storing payment and license plate information.

Locations using Sphere Commerce™ On Demand are supported by a comprehensive signage package to guide customers through the touchless, user-friendly payment process. Signage features information needed to easily complete a transaction, including zone numbers, codes to scan, text numbers and more.

Plus, the system interacts seamlessly with other Sphere™ technology products, including automated enforcement via license plate recognition.

“The Sphere Commerce™ On Demand platform offers the flexibility that consumers need in order to choose how they pay, while allowing our clients to optimize their revenue potential without adding expensive parking equipment or operational costs,” added Eckerling.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for its clients. SP+ provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

SP+ Valet Adds “Check ‘N Fly™” Baggage Check-In at William P. Hobby Airport

November 20, 2020

SP+ Valet Adds “Check ‘N Fly™” Baggage Check-In at William P. Hobby Airport

CHICAGO — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, today announced the addition of Check ‘N Fly™ baggage check-in services exclusively for valet parking customers who are traveling on domestic flights with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston, Texas.

Valet parking customers at Hobby Airport now enjoy the option to check their luggage, check in for their flight and obtain their boarding pass—with one-stop at the valet stand. This valuable service by SP+ valet attendants allows customers to save time, bypass the airline ticket counters, maintain social distancing and proceed directly to TSA screening without having to stand in line to check their luggage. The service is complimentary to valet parking customers. Associated airline luggage fees will be collected from the customer with a major credit card at the valet stand.

“We’re excited to add the Check ‘N Fly baggage check-in service at Hobby Airport’s valet parking location,” Houston Airports Parking Director Walt Gray said. “It will give travelers an extra level of convenience with more time to enjoy their experience from the start of their trip.”

Hobby Airport is starting the new service with two airlines, American and Delta. Check ‘N Fly is operated by SP+, which offers its airline and baggage check-in capabilities at some of the other airport operations across the country where SP+ provides valet parking. Check ‘N Fly is managed through Sphere Express™, which is the aviation/hospitality-specific travel solution launched under its new suite of technologies named Sphere™, Technology by SP+. Today, SP+ manages the parking operations and transportation services for the Houston Airport Systems, which includes Hobby Airport and George Bush International Airport (IAH).

“Adding Check ‘N Fly at Hobby Airport allows our team to greet passengers with a timesaving service that expedites the entire check-in process and makes travel easier—which ultimately gives them a higher level of satisfaction with their overall experience at the airport,” added Darren Barton, Senior Vice President, Bags Airport Division at SP+.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

Houston Airports is the City of Houston’s Department of Aviation. Comprised of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) / Houston Spaceport, Houston Airports served nearly 60 million passengers in 2019. Houston Airports forms one of North America’s largest public airport systems and positions Houston as the international passenger and cargo gateway to the South Central United States and as a primary gateway to Latin America. Houston is proud to be the only city in the Western Hemisphere with two Skytrax rated 4-star airports. fly2houston.com

New SP+ Shuttle Operations Begin at Salt Lake City International Airport

November 12, 2020

New SP+ Shuttle Operations Begin at Salt Lake City International Airport

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2020 — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, today announced its commencement of shuttle bus operations at the newly-reconstructed Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Utah.

SP+ hired more than 75 employees to effectively operate a new shuttle program at SLC, which includes 39 buses. The shuttle routes transport passengers around the airport’s premises, smoothly moving people to-and-from the airport terminals and the multi-gate hardstands where they board their airplanes.

In addition to the new shuttle program designed to serve travelers as they move through the air operations area, SP+ already provides comprehensive parking, shuttle and ground transportation management services for SLC.

“SP+ is excited to expand our role in working with the Salt Lake City Airport Authority by making the experience for passengers even easier and more enjoyable at this incredible new airport project,” added Jason Finch, Senior Vice President, West Airports at SP+.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information, visit www.spplus.com.

SP Plus Corporation Commences Parking Operations with Touchless Technologies & Plan to Install New Equipment at Laredo International Airport

October 01, 2020

SP Plus Corporation Commences Parking Operations with Touchless Technologies & Plan to Install New Equipment at Laredo International Airport

CHICAGO, Oct. 01, 2020 — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North America, today announced its selection to provide parking management and operations at Laredo International Airport (LRD) in Laredo, Texas.

The Airport Division at SP+ took over the airport’s in-house parking operations on October 1, 2020, for LRD’s Hourly/Daily and Economy lots.

“We selected SP+ to bring new technology and a high level of service and convenience to our travelers and visitors on many levels,” commented Jeffrey Miller, Airport Director for LRD.

Plans to introduce new parking access and revenue control equipment are underway. The new equipment is scheduled for mid-October installation and will be fully-automated with both cash and credit card options, offering parkers a touchless access and payment experience. To further the touchless experience, intercoms are planned for each entrance, exit and payment kiosk to assist customers through a 24-hour remote management system connected to SP+’s command center, which employs customer service specialists.

“Adding state-of-the-art touchless technologies gives LRD parking customers a more efficient and safe way to start and end their trip,” added Jason Finch, Senior Vice President, West Airports at SP+. “We’re thrilled to work with the Airport team to enhance the parking experience at LRD.”

SP+ brings new services to benefit LRD parking customers, including vehicle and location assistance and the courtesy of on-demand rides between the Economy Lot and the Terminal. As part of the plan, SP+ is also designing a new online Parking Guide to assist LRD passengers to be launched on the Airport’s website by the end of October.

“We’re excited for our passengers to be able to access a variety of features when they visit flylaredotexas.com,” added Elsy Borgstedte, Airport Assistant Director.

SP+ facilitates the efficient movement of people, vehicles and personal belongings with the goal of enhancing the consumer experience while improving bottom line results for our clients. The Company provides professional parking management, ground transportation, remote baggage check-in and handling, facility maintenance, security, event logistics, and other technology-driven mobility solutions to aviation, commercial, hospitality, healthcare and government clients across North America. For more information,visit www.spplus.com.

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