** ATM provider NCR Atleos' NATL.N shares jump 8.6% to $45.46

** Cash management firm Brink's Co BCO.N will buy NATL in a $6.6 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating a scaled financial technology infrastructure provider

** BCO will pay $30 in cash and 0.1574 of its shares for each NATL share, valuing the firm at $50.40 apiece

** NCR Atleos' network consists of roughly 78,000 owned and operated ATMs, while Brink's is a heavyweight in armored transportation of cash

** Deal expected to boost BCO earnings by at least 35% and targeted to close in Q1 2027

** As of last close, NATL stock up 9.9% YTD