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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-20-091112
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DFAN14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
FILED AS OF DATE:		20200330
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20200330
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20200330

SUBJECT COMPANY:	

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			USA TECHNOLOGIES INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000896429
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	CALCULATING & ACCOUNTING MACHINES (NO ELECTRONIC COMPUTERS) [3578]
		IRS NUMBER:				232679963
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0630

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-33365
		FILM NUMBER:		20758411

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 DEERFIELD LANE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			MALVERN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19355
		BUSINESS PHONE:		6109890340

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 DEERFIELD LANE
		STREET 2:		SUITE 300
		CITY:			MALVERN
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19355

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	USA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19931029

FILED BY:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Hudson Executive Capital LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001652522
		IRS NUMBER:				472878186
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DFAN14A

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		570 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 35TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(212) 521-8495

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		570 LEXINGTON AVENUE, 35TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
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<P STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
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Statement Pursuant to Section&nbsp;14(a) of </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P>
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Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9744;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant&nbsp;&nbsp;&#9746; </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Check the appropriate box: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Preliminary Proxy Statement</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6(e)(2))</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Soliciting material Pursuant to <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">&#167;240.14a-12</FONT></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:22pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>USA Technologies, Inc. </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Hudson Executive Capital LP </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HEC Management GP LLC </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HEC Master Fund LP </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HEC
SPV IV LP </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Lisa P. Baird </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Douglas G. Bergeron </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Douglas L. Braunstein </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Jacob Lamm </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Michael K.
Passilla </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Ellen Richey </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Anne M. Smalling </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Shannon
S. Warren </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom" COLSPAN="3">Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">14a-6(i)(4)</FONT> and <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11.</FONT></TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">0-11</FONT>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HUDSON EXECUTIVE CAPITAL URGES USA TECHNOLOGIES SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE THE&nbsp;GOLD PROXY
</B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CARD TODAY&nbsp;&#147;FOR ALL&#148; OF ITS HIGHLY-QUALIFIED, INDEPENDENT NOMINEES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Sends Letter to USA Technologies Shareholders Highlighting Board&#146;s Lack of Accountability and </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Oversight, Persistent Negligence and Severe Value Destructive Behaviors </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Immediate Change Required to Ensure Strong Governance and Renewed Commitment to Value Creation </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Hudson Executive Nominees Have Experience and Expertise Needed to Reinvigorate USAT and </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B><I>Meaningfully Enhance Shareholder Value </I></B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>NEW YORK &#151; March</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;30, 2020 &#151;</B> Hudson Executive Capital LP (&#147;Hudson Executive&#148;), a New York-based investment firm
and the largest shareholder of USA Technologies, Inc. (&#147;USAT&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;) (OTC:USAT) with beneficial ownership of approximately 16.2% of USAT&#146;s common stock, is today sending a letter to USAT shareholders urging them
to protect their investment by voting the <B><U>GOLD</U></B> proxy card <B><U>&#147;FOR ALL&#148;</U></B> of Hudson Executive&#146;s eight highly-qualified, independent director nominees &#150; Lisa P. Baird, Douglas G. Bergeron, Douglas L.
Braunstein, Jacob Lamm, Michael Passilla, Ellen Richey, Anne M. Smalling and Shannon Warren &#150; in connection with the Company&#146;s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April&nbsp;30, 2020. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">In its letter, Hudson Executive highlights the numerous <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ill-advised</FONT> actions taken by the USAT Board of Directors,
which demonstrate that the Board has failed shareholders and that immediate change is required in the boardroom. Additionally, the letter emphasizes how Hudson Executive&#146;s nominees, if elected, will be fierce advocates for shareholders by
working to replace ineffective management, restore proper governance, repair credibility with customers and investors, facilitate prudent capital allocation, and build long-term, sustainable shareholder value. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">The full text of Hudson Executive&#146;s letter can be found below. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="right">March&nbsp;30, 2020 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Dear fellow shareholders of
USA Technologies, Inc., </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">USA Technologies, Inc.&#146;s (&#147;USAT&#148; or the &#147;Company&#148;) April
30<SUP STYLE="font-size:85%; vertical-align:top">th</SUP> Annual Meeting is just a month away, and we are asking for your support in this critical election. You will <B><I><U>finally</U></I></B><B> </B>have the opportunity to reinvigorate the USAT
Board of Directors (the &#147;Board&#148;) with eight highly-qualified, independent director candidates, who, if elected, will be fierce advocates for all shareholders. Hudson Executive Capital LP&#146;s (&#147;Hudson Executive&#148;) director
nominees intend to hire a new USAT management team after conducting an extensive search that is now well advanced, restore proper governance and management oversight, repair credibility with customers and investors, facilitate prudent capital
allocation, and build long-term, sustainable shareholder value. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Simply put, the recent actions taken by the Board during the past year &#150; including
the highly misleading assertions in the Company&#146;s definitive proxy materials and the appointment of Donald W. Layden, Jr. as Chief Executive Officer &#150; further underscore this Board&#146;s blatant disregard for corporate governance and
shareholder input. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>THE &#147;GOLD&#148; PROXY CARD TODAY &#147;FOR ALL&#148; OF HUDSON EXECUTIVE&#146;S NOMINEES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Over the past several months, USAT shareholders have heard a lot from both Hudson Executive and the Company. Here are the facts: </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><U>USAT has not held an annual meeting in nearly two years</U></B> and fought against Hudson Executive in
court in an effort to thwart shareholders from exercising their right to vote. USAT <B><I><U>only</U></I></B> agreed to hold its Annual Meeting because the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County, Pennsylvania, ordered it to do so by April&nbsp;30,
2020. USAT still refuses to produce its shareholder list, blocking Hudson Executive&#146;s ability to reach out directly to all shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">Less than two months before the annual meeting, <U><B>the Board appointed Donald W. Layden, Jr. permanent CEO,
rewarding him with a multi-million-dollar exit package after he failed to meet his most important stated priorities as interim CEO</B></U>. The Board completely failed in its duty to prepare for and execute on succession planning &#150; failing to
hire a search firm despite commitments made by the incumbent directors and Mr.&nbsp;Layden to do so. <U><B>The Board also approved reimbursement of extraordinary expenses to its outgoing CEO and significant payments for a new permanent CFO. </B></U>
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt">As interim CEO, <B><U>Mr.</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;Layden oversaw continued lapses in financial controls
and repeated operational failures, including USAT&#146;s official delisting from the Nasdaq after an unsuccessful attempt at an appeal</U></B>. While Mr.&nbsp;Layden had stated on his first earnings call as CEO last fall that <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">re-listing</FONT> USAT was his number one priority, today, all shareholders&#146; shares remain unlisted on a major exchange, impairing liquidity and restricting ownership. Moreover, USAT disclosed in February 2020 that it
was forced once again to restate FY19 and 1Q FY20 financials. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><U>USAT&#146;s stock price has declined 33% since Mr.</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;Layden was named
interim CEO.</U></B><B> </B>Other members standing for election on USAT&#146;s slate have overseen a decline of nearly 50% during just the past two years. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><U>The Board, including Mr.</U></B><B><U></U></B><B><U>&nbsp;Layden, approved
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ill-advised</FONT> capital allocation decisions and the implementation of a highly-dilutive, imprudent and unnecessary financing agreement in October 2019</U></B>. They did so despite Hudson Executive&#146;s repeated
attempts to offer different financing options and assistance with traditional lenders. All those offers were ignored. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U><B>The Board has taken multiple steps to entrench itself, including adoption of a highly restrictive
&#147;poison pill&#148; and adding onerous provisions to the Company&#146;s bylaws on</B> </U><B><U>nominating directors.</U></B><B> </B>Worse, this Board is now making baseless accusations regarding state takeover provisions; such accusations are
merely the latest in a series of false and materially misleading public statements intended to frustrate Hudson Executive&#146;s solicitation of proxies for the Annual Meeting. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><U>The Board continues to make <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">ill-advised,</FONT> long-term commitments
despite an upcoming shareholder vote</U></B><U>.</U> USAT entered into a new transaction processing agreement just one month prior to the shareholder vote. Based on prior poor judgements made by the incumbent Board, these new decisions continue to
erode value for shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><U><B>USAT has sought to confuse and manipulate shareholders in connection with the upcoming election of
directors by including three Hudson Executive nominees on its slate. To be clear, all of the Hudson Executive nominees, including these three individuals, urge shareholders to vote the &#147;GOLD&#148; proxy card &#147;FOR ALL&#148; of the Hudson
Executive nominees.</B></U> </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:Times New Roman; font-size:10pt"><B><U>The Board has consistently</U></B><U> </U><B><U>refused to engage in good faith negotiations</U></B> with
its largest shareholder despite Hudson Executive&#146;s numerous attempts and the quality of individuals we have made available to the Company. For over a year, Hudson Executive has offered highly-qualified director and management candidates to the
Company. Just two weeks ago, Hudson Executive made a final attempt to seek substantive change. The Board demanded Mr. Layden remain CEO with full compensation benefits remaining in place and that a majority of existing members remain active members
of Board leadership and retain key committee positions. </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>As the largest shareholder of USAT, our interests are aligned with yours,
our fellow shareholders</U>. </B>Together, we must hold the Board accountable for its repeated and persistent negligence, which has resulted in severe shareholder value destruction. This Board has proved that it is incapable of enforcing proper
oversight, imposing controls and holding management accountable. The incumbent directors also continue to make false and misleading statements in an attempt to preserve their positions.<B> <U>It is time for new directors who are capable of
attracting world-class talent to help manage our Company, ensure strong governance and management oversight, and provide a renewed commitment to creating value for all USAT shareholders. </U> </B></P>
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>HUDSON EXECUTIVE NOMINEES HAVE THE EXPERIENCE AND INDUSTRY EXPERTISE REQUIRED TO </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>REINVIGORATE USAT AND MEANINGFULLY ENHANCE SHAREHOLDER VALUE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B><U>Change must begin at the top.</U></B> It is clear to us that the only way to reverse the status quo at USAT is to implement significant change to both
the Board and management team. If elected, Hudson Executive&#146;s eight highly-qualified nominees, will not only bring fresh perspectives and rigorous independent oversight to the boardroom, but also lead a rigorous search process, which is well
advanced, to hire a skilled CEO with relevant industry experience and whose incentives are more closely aligned with those of shareholders. But that is not all. <B><U>As fiduciaries, Hudson Executive&#146;s nominees are focused on executing the
following top five priorities:</U></B> </P> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">1.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Installing a culture of accelerated and responsible growth in the underserved micropayments marketplace through
expansion of adjacent lines of business, an expanded product set and international sales; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Renegotiating key supplier contracts, many of which we believe to be meaningfully <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">off-market,</FONT> on terms favorable to the Company; </P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Bringing discipline to product profitability and generating operating cash flow by focusing on growth and
controlling the Company&#146;s expenses; bringing a sense of urgency to liquidity and cash flow given the current challenges presented by <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Covid-19;</FONT> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD WIDTH="5%" VALIGN="top" ALIGN="left">4.</TD>
<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Optimizing the capital structure and costs associated with appropriate financial flexibility; and
</P></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:6pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; " ALIGN="left">Restoring credibility through strong governance, effective controls, and creating long-term value for
shareholders. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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HUDSON EXECUTIVE&#146;S NOMINEES TODAY </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We encourage you to review our proxy materials, which have been updated with the additional proposals USAT
included in its proxy materials to ensure shareholders can vote for all proposals on Hudson Executive&#146;s <B><U>GOLD</U></B> proxy card. Protect your investment by voting the <B><U>GOLD</U></B> proxy card today. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">We thank you for your continued support. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Very truly yours,
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 </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Douglas L. Braunstein </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Founder and Managing Partner </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><div style="max-width:100%;margin-left:0%; margin-right:0%;border:solid 1px;background-color:;;padding-top:2pt;padding-bottom:3pt">
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-top:4pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Your Vote Is Important, No Matter How Many or How Few Shares You Own! </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Please vote today by telephone or via the Internet using the enclosed <B>GOLD</B> proxy card. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Simply follow the easy instructions on the <B>GOLD</B> proxy card. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">If you have questions about how to vote your shares, please contact: </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Shareholders May Call Toll-free: (877) 750-0502 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; padding-bottom:4pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Banks and Brokers May Call Collect: (212) 750-5833 </B></P></div>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Cadwalader, Wickersham&nbsp;&amp; Taft LLP and Pepper Hamilton LLP are serving as legal advisors to Hudson Executive. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>About Hudson Executive Capital LP </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Hudson Executive
Capital LP (&#147;Hudson Executive&#148;), based in New York City, is a <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">SEC-registered</FONT> investment advisor to certain affiliated investment funds. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><B>Press Contact </B> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Jonathan Gasthalter/Nathaniel Garnick
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