Source-grounded facts extracted from GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported full year 2026 results: EPS $13.80 to $14.00. Guidance reaffirmed.
“For the full year 2026, we continue to expect normalized 1 , constant currency adjusted net revenue growth of approximately 5% and adjusted earnings per share of $13.80 to $14.00.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: EPS $2.96.
“First quarter 2026 GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share (EPS) of ($6.59) and adjusted EPS of $2.96, an increase of 10%. • First quarter 2026 GAAP revenue of $2.97 billion and adjusted net revenue of $2.86 billion.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders rejected Advisory vote on shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. at the 2026-04-30 meeting.
“Proposal 4. Advisory vote on shareholder proposal regarding shareholder right to act by written consent. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 58,311,193 167,913,794 593,341 22,191,119”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. at the 2026-04-30 meeting.
“Proposal 3. Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2026. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 235,165,069 13,648,321 196,057 0”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve compensation of the named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025. at the 2026-04-30 meeting.
“Proposal 2. Advisory vote to approve compensation of the named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2025. For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes 146,640,626 79,718,672 459,030 22,191,119”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2026-04-30 meeting.
“Proposal 1. Election of Directors Board of Directors Nominee For Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes M. Troy Woods 223,200,682 3,541,472 76,174 22,191,119”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred senior notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 5.400% per year maturing March 15, 2033.
“he Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), which supplemented”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred senior notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.550% per year maturing March 15, 2028.
“he Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), which supplemented”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Supplemental Indenture No. 8 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2028 and $500 million aggregate p (effective 2026-03-12).
“On March 12, 2026, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) completed the previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) and issuance of: · $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.550% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”); and · $500 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.400% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes,” and together with the 2028 Notes, the “Notes”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters (effective 2026-03-05).
“On March 5, 2026, Global Payments Inc., a Georgia corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., BofA Securities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters named in Schedule I thereto (collectively, the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 4.550% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 5.400% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2028 Notes, the “Notes”), in a public offering (the “Offering”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC issued common stock to GTCR.
“On January 9, 2026, Global Payments issued the Stock Consideration to GTCR in a transaction exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Registration Rights Agreement with GTCR.
“Shareholders Agreement As a result of the Transactions, GTCR now holds approximately 15.45% of the outstanding shares of Global Payments Common Stock based upon the outstanding shares of Global Payments Common Stock”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Shareholders Agreement with GTCR.
“Shareholders Agreement As a result of the Transactions, GTCR now holds approximately 15.45% of the outstanding shares of Global Payments Common Stock based upon the outstanding shares of Global Payments Common Stock”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC completed a disposition involving Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) for FIS’s interest in Worldpay and approximately $7.7 billion in cash (closed 2026-01-09).
“Concurrently, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the FIS Transaction Agreement, Global Payments sold its Issuer Solutions Business to FIS in exchange for FIS’s interest in Worldpay and approximately $7.7 billion in cash”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC completed an acquisition involving GTCR LLC and other Worldpay equityholders for 43,268,041 newly issued shares of Global Payments common stock and approximately $6.2 billion in cash (closed 2026-01-09).
“set forth in the GTCR Transaction Agreement, Global Payments acquired all of the interests in Worldpay not held by FIS from GTCR and other Worldpay equityholders in exchange for 43,268,041 newly issued shares of Global Payments common stock, no par value (“Global Payments Common Stock,” and such newly issued shares, the “Stock Consideration”) and approximately $6.2”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred senior notes of $1,750 million, $1,700 million, $1,000 million and $1,750 million aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.500% per year, 4.875% per year, 5.200% per year and 5.550% per year maturing November 15, 2028, November 15, 2030, November 15, 2032 and November 15, 2035.
“On November 14, 2025, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) completed the previously announced public offering (the “Offering”) and issuance of: · $1,750 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), · $1,700 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2030 (the “2030 Notes”), · $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “2032 Notes”) and · $1,750 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.550% Senior Notes due 2035 (the “2035 Notes,””
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred revolving credit of $5.75 billion with Bank of America, N.A. at applicable margin ... initially 1.375% maturing fifth anniversary of the Closing Date.
“The Revolving Credit Agreement provides for an unsubordinated unsecured $7.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), of which (a) $5.75 billion of commitments have been made available on the Closing Date”
Andréa Carter resigned as Chief Human Resources Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“On March 3, 2025, Andréa Carter, the Chief Human Resources Officer of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her decision to resign effective March 31, 2025, to pursue another opportunity.”
Robert Cortopassi was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“On August 6, 2024, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Robert Cortopassi has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders rejected Advisory vote on disclosure of political spending at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 4. Advisory vote on disclosure of political spending. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 78,221,553 125,589,876 831,694 21,755,128”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Ratification of the reappointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2024 at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 3. Ratification of the reappointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2024. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 209,936,922 16,350,883 110,446 —”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for the year ended December 31, 2023 at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for the year ended December 31, 2023. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 180,002,741 24,426,814 213,568 21,755,128”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2024-04-25 meeting.
“Proposal 1 . Election of directors. Nominee Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes M. Troy Woods 201,225,649 3,309,181 108,293 21,755,128 Cameron M. Bready 204,263,300 243,748 136,075 21,755,128 F. Thaddeus Arroyo 202,943,061 1,562,436 137,626 21,755,128 Robert H.B. Baldwin, Jr. 201,360,260 3,140,450 142,413 21,755,128 John G. Bruno 199,245,449 5,245,544 152,130 21,755,128 Joia M. Johnson 201,983,458 2,520,259 139,406 21,755,128 Kirsten Kliphouse 204,230,656 275,327 137,140 21,755,128 Ruth Ann Marshall 200,147,847 4,358,451 136,825 21,755,128 Connie D. McDaniel 202,678,368 1,833,749 131,006 21,755,128 Joseph H. Osnoss 152,069,993 52,414,209 158,921 21,755,128 William B. Plummer 203,619,001 880,333 143,789 21,755,128 John T. Turner 202,802,480 1,717,747 122,896 21,755,128”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred convertible notes of $2.00 billion aggregate principal amount with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 1.50% per year maturing March 1, 2031.
“On February 23, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) closed its private offering (the “Convertible Senior Notes Offering”) of $2.00 billion aggregate principal amount of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), which amount includes the exercise in full of the $250 million option granted to the initial purchasers of the Notes, to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Indenture with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association valued at $2.00 billion aggregate principal amount (effective 2024-02-23).
“On February 23, 2024 (the “Closing Date”), Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) closed its private offering (the “Convertible Senior Notes Offering”) of $2.00 billion aggregate principal amount of its 1.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”)”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported 2024 results: revenue adjusted net revenue to be in a range of $9.17 billion to $9.30 billion, EPS adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $11.54 to $11.70. Guidance initiated.
“The company expects adjusted net revenue to be in a range of $9.17 billion to $9.30 billion, reflecting growth of 6% to 7% and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $11.54 to $11.70, reflecting growth of 11% to 12% over 2023.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported the year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $9.65 billion, EPS $3.77.
“GAAP revenues were $9.65 billion, compared to $8.98 billion in 2022; diluted earnings per share were $3.77, compared to $0.40 in the prior year”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $2.43 billion, EPS $1.38.
“GAAP revenues were $2.43 billion, compared to $2.25 billion in 2022; diluted earnings per share were $1.38, compared to $0.94 in the prior year”
Shannon Johnston was appointed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“Effective January 1, 2024, Shannon Johnston will become the new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer.”
Guido Sacchi departed as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“Guido Sacchi notified Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Company, effective December 31, 2023.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported 2023 results: EPS $10.39 to $10.45. Guidance raised.
“We now anticipate adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $10.39 to $10.45, reflecting growth of 11% to 12% over 2022, or roughly 17% excluding dispositions.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $2.48 billion, EPS $1.39. Guidance raised.
“GAAP revenues were $2.48 billion, compared to $2.29 billion in 2022; diluted earnings per share were $1.39 compared to $1.05 in the prior year”
Kirsten Kliphouse was appointed as Director at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“On October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors (the 'Board') of Global Payments Inc. (the 'Company') appointed Kirsten Kliphouse to serve as an independent member on the Board, effective as of October 26, 2023.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported Full Year 2023 results: revenue $8.660 billion to $8.735 billion, EPS $10.35 to $10.44. Guidance raised.
“The company now expects adjusted net revenue to be in a range of $8.660 billion to $8.735 billion, reflecting growth of 7% to 8% over 2022, and adjusted earnings per share to now be in a range of $10.35 to $10.44, reflecting growth of 11% to 12% over 2022, or 16% to 17% excluding dispositions.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: EPS $2.62. Guidance raised.
“GAAP revenues were $2.45 billion, compared to $2.28 billion in 2022; diluted earnings per share were $1.05 compared to a loss per share of $2.42 in the prior year; and operating margin was 24.6% compared to (23.0)% in the prior year.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory votes on executive compensation at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on April 27, 2023, the Company’s shareholders indicated their preference, on an advisory basis, that an advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers be held every year ("Say-on-Pay").”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders rejected Advisory vote on shareholder ratification of termination pay at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“Proposal 5. Advisory vote on shareholder ratification of termination pay. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 85,032,226 127,260,837 529,505 22,113,567”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Ratification of the reappointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2023 at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“Proposal 4. Ratification of the reappointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2023. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 220,312,380 14,442,798 180,957 —”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“Proposal 3. Approval, on an advisory basis, of the frequency of the compensation of the Company's named executive officers. Votes-1 Year Votes-2 Year Votes-3 Year Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 210,026,635 226,412 2,416,755 152,766 22,113,567”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for the year ended December 31, 2022 at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“Proposal 2. Advisory vote to approve named executive officer compensation for the year ended December 31, 2022. Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 184,307,585 20,219,004 8,295,979 22,113,567”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shareholders approved Election of directors at the 2023-04-27 meeting.
“Proposal 1. Election of directors. Nominee Votes in Favor Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes M. Troy Woods 207,691,187 5,011,422 119,959 22,113,567 Jeffrey S. Sloan 211,543,409 1,130,706 148,453 22,113,567 F. Thaddeus Arroyo 210,083,357 2,623,593 115,618 22,113,567 Robert H.B. Baldwin, Jr. 207,910,427 4,795,145 116,996 22,113,567 John G. Bruno 204,908,660 7,792,000 121,908 22,113,567 Joia M. Johnson 209,658,604 3,065,527 98,437 22,113,567 Ruth Ann Marshall 205,627,041 7,103,241 92,286 22,113,567 Connie D. McDaniel 200,511,227 12,213,212 98,129 22,113,567 Joseph H. Osnoss 151,613,611 61,099,153 109,804 22,113,567 William B. Plummer 209,998,539 2,719,754 104,275 22,113,567 John T. Turner 204,553,338 8,158,739 110,491 22,113,567”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported calendar 2023 results: revenue $8.635 billion to $8.735 billion, EPS $10.32 to $10.44. Guidance raised.
“The company now expects adjusted net revenue to be in a range of $8.635 billion to $8.735 billion, reflecting growth of 7% to 8% over 2022 (an increase from 6% to 7% previously), and adjusted earnings per share to be in a range of $10.32 to $10.44, reflecting growth of 11% to 12% over 2022 (up from 10% to 11% previously), or 16% to 17% excluding dispositions.”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $2.29 billion, EPS $(0.04).
“GAAP revenues were $2.29 billion, compared to $2.16 billion in 2022; diluted (loss) earnings per share were $(0.04) compared to $0.87 in the prior year; and operating margin was 2.5% compared to 17.4% in the prior year.”
Jeffrey S. Sloan resigned as Chief Executive Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“On May 1, 2023, the Company announced that it had entered into a letter agreement with Mr. Sloan dated May 1, 2023 and attached hereto as Exhibit 10.2 pursuant to which the parties acknowledged that Mr. Sloan will be leaving the Company and the Board effective June 1, 2023 as part of the Board’s implementation of the Company’s management succession plan.”
Cameron M. Bready was elected as Director at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“Mr. Bready will also be elected to the Board of Directors of the Company as of the Effective Date.”
Cameron M. Bready was appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer at GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
“On May 1, 2023, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Cameron M. Bready, the Company’s existing President and Chief Operating Officer will succeed Jeffrey S. Sloan as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with the title of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC incurred senior notes of €800,000,000 million with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association at 4.875% per year maturing March 17, 2031.
“Closing of Senior Notes Offering On March 17, 2023, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) completed the previously announced public offering and issuance of €800,000,000 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Supplemental Indenture No. 6 with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, securities registrar and transfer agent valued at €800,000,000 million (effective 2023-03-17).
“Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) completed the previously announced public offering and issuance of €800,000,000 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”). In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into the Supplemental Indenture No. 6, dated March 17, 2023 (the “Sixth Supplemental Indenture”), between the Company, as issuer, and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee, securities registrar and transfer agent”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with Merrill Lynch International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc and Barclays Bank PLC, as representatives of the several underwriters valued at €800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 (effective 2023-03-08).
“On March 8, 2023, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an Underwriting Agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Merrill Lynch International, J.P. Morgan Securities plc and Barclays Bank PLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to sell, and the Underwriters agreed to purchase, subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, €800,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 (the “Notes”), in a public offering (the “Offering”).”
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC: Amended bylaws to require shareholders owning at least 15% of voting power for at least one year to request a special meeting (effective 2023-02-16).
“On February 16, 2023, the Board of Directors of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) approved amendments to the Company’s bylaws (the “Bylaws”). The amendments to the Bylaws revise the requirements for shareholders to request a special meeting by providing that a special meeting of the shareholders may be called by the Secretary of the Company upon the proper request of one or more shareholders owning at least 15% of the voting power of all shares of stock of the Company issued and outstanding for at least one year as of the date of the request, subject to compliance with the other requirements set forth in the amendments.”
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