Alliance Data to provide private label credit services to American Laser Centers

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, today announced it has signed a long-term agreement with American Laser Centers to provide private label credit services designed to drive sales and enhance long-term customer loyalty.  Founded in 2002, American Laser Centers, based in Farmington Hills, Mich., is the nation's largest provider of medical aesthetic services including: Laser Hair Removal, Cellulite Reduction, Body Shaping, Skin Rejuvenation & Tightening, BOTOX®, Dermal Fillers, Skin Care Solutions and the Vivite Advanced Skin Care System, with more than 160 locations in the United States.

Under the terms of the agreement, Alliance Data will provide American Laser Centers with a comprehensive set of private label credit services, including account activation, receivables funding, credit authorization, statement generation, remittance processing, customer service functions, marketing services and acquisition efforts through its proprietary online pre-screen process.

Through its various credit and marketing tools, Alliance Data will provide additional account-holder benefits such as flexible financing options designed to support repeat purchases and customer loyalty.

"Alliance Data has an impressive history and substantial experience in providing credit solutions that drive sales and build client loyalty," said Steve Straus, chief executive officer of American Laser Centers.  "We look to Alliance Data to provide both a flexible financing program for our clients and an effective means to foster even stronger client relationships.  We're looking forward to working with Alliance Data and believe they will play a key role in shaping future business."

Ivan Szeftel, president of Alliance Data's Retail Services, said, "American Laser Centers has an aggressive growth strategy, and we are very excited to be an integral partner in supporting their business.  The strategic partnership between American Laser Centers and Alliance Data is designed to strengthen the already successful business models of both companies by the sharing of knowledge and the promotion of mutually agreed upon objectives.  We look forward to collaborating with the American Laser Centers team and working together to grow their business."