Summary
Global Payments Inc. (GPN) reported a solid third quarter for fiscal year 2013, with total revenues increasing by 6.7% year-over-year to $629.7 million. This growth was primarily driven by strong performance in both North America and Europe. Operating income saw a significant jump of 33.4% to $107.4 million, largely due to increased revenues and the absence of significant processing system intrusion costs experienced in the prior year. Net income attributable to Global Payments rose by 38.5% to $64.6 million, translating to a diluted EPS of $0.87, up from $0.59 in the prior year. The company's balance sheet reflects increased cash and cash equivalents, and strategic acquisitions like Accelerated Payment Technologies (APT) continue to be integrated, contributing to expanded direct distribution capabilities. Management highlighted strong growth in its North American and International merchant services segments, with operating margins remaining robust. The company also noted a $250 million share repurchase program, underscoring a commitment to shareholder returns.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $629.68M |
| SG&A Expenses | $291.56M |
| Operating Expenses | $522.30M |
| Operating Income | $107.38M |
| Net Income | $64.64M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.44 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.43 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 147.53M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 148.58M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased 6.7% to $629.7 million compared to the prior year's comparable period, driven by growth in North America and Europe.
- 2Operating income increased by 33.4% to $107.4 million, benefiting from revenue growth and a significant reduction in processing system intrusion costs compared to the prior year.
- 3Net income attributable to Global Payments grew 38.5% to $64.6 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.87, up from $0.59 in the prior year.
- 4North America merchant services revenue grew 5.6% to $450.5 million, while International merchant services revenue increased 9.6% to $179.2 million.
- 5The company reported strong liquidity with $725.9 million in cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2013.
- 6Global Payments continued to manage its capital structure, with $92.5 million in net cash provided by financing activities, including net borrowings on short-term lines of credit, partially offset by $143.7 million in share repurchases.
- 7The acquisition of Accelerated Payment Technologies (APT) in October 2012 is being integrated, enhancing direct distribution capabilities, although its direct revenue and earnings impact in this quarter was noted as not material.