10-KPeriod: FY2022

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2022

Filed February 17, 2023For Securities:GPN

Summary

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. (GPN) reported its 2022 fiscal year results, detailing a strategic shift and significant financial activities. The company generated consolidated revenues of $8.97 billion, a 5.3% increase from the prior year, driven by growth in transaction volumes and the increasing adoption of digital payments, although this was partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates. The Merchant Solutions segment showed robust revenue growth of 9.5%, while Issuer Solutions saw a more modest 3.7% increase. The Consumer Solutions segment experienced a revenue decline of 20.8%, attributed to the lapsing of government stimulus payments in the prior year. Financially, the company incurred a substantial goodwill impairment charge of $833.1 million related to its former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting unit. Additionally, Global Payments announced significant strategic transactions, including an agreement to acquire EVO Payments for approximately $4 billion, expected to close in Q1 2023. Concurrently, the company is divesting its consumer business for $1 billion and its gaming business for approximately $400 million, both also expected to close in Q1 2023. These divestitures are part of a strategy to focus on core corporate customers. The company also strengthened its capital position through new debt issuances and an increased credit facility.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$8.98B
Cost of Revenue$3.78B
Gross Profit$5.20B
SG&A Expenses$3.52B
Operating Expenses$8.34B
Operating Income$640.15M
Interest Expense$437.00M
Net Income$111.49M
EPS (Basic)$0.41
EPS (Diluted)$0.40
Shares Outstanding (Basic)275.19M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)275.58M

Key Highlights

  • 1Consolidated revenues grew 5.3% to $8.97 billion, driven by increased transaction volumes and digital payment adoption.
  • 2Merchant Solutions segment revenue increased by 9.5%, demonstrating strong performance in core business.
  • 3The company incurred a significant goodwill impairment charge of $833.1 million related to the former Business and Consumer Solutions segment.
  • 4Announced a $4 billion acquisition of EVO Payments, Inc., expected to close in Q1 2023, enhancing its payment technology capabilities.
  • 5Entered into definitive agreements to sell its consumer business for $1 billion and its gaming business for approximately $400 million, both expected to close in Q1 2023.
  • 6Strengthened liquidity and capital structure by issuing $2.5 billion in senior unsecured notes and securing a $5.75 billion revolving credit facility.
  • 7Net income attributable to Global Payments decreased significantly to $111.5 million from $965.5 million in the prior year, primarily due to the goodwill impairment and business disposition losses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in transaction volumes resulting from customer base expansion, the acceleration in the use of digital payment solutions, and the continued economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates partially offset these gains.

A goodwill impairment charge of $833.1 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2022, related to the former Business and Consumer Solutions reporting unit. This impairment was primarily due to a decline in the fair value of the reporting unit, influenced by factors including the pending divestiture of the consumer business and broader economic uncertainties.

The acquisition of EVO Payments, Inc. for approximately $4 billion aligns with Global Payments' strategy to be a leading technology-enabled payments company. EVO's expertise in payment technology and services across the Americas and Europe is expected to expand Global Payments' geographic footprint and augment its B2B software and payment solutions business.

Global Payments is strategically divesting its consumer business for $1 billion, a transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2023. This divestiture is part of the company's focus on its core corporate customers, including merchants, financial institutions, and software partners, and aims to streamline its business portfolio.

The company enhanced its capital structure by issuing $2.5 billion in senior unsecured notes and securing a $5.75 billion revolving credit facility. These actions provided liquidity for general corporate purposes, refinancing existing debt, and funding strategic initiatives like the EVO acquisition.