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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report (Jul 17, 2003)

Filed July 17, 2003For Securities:GPN

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Global Payments Inc. (GPN), dated July 17, 2003, announces the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2003. The primary purpose of this filing is to publicly disclose these results, which were disseminated via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1. This report is made in accordance with Regulation FD to ensure fair disclosure of material information to all investors simultaneously. Investors reviewing this filing should note that the key information contained within is the financial performance for the reported periods. While the 8-K itself doesn't provide detailed figures, it serves as the official notification of their release. For specific financial metrics, revenue growth, profitability, and other operational details, investors would need to refer to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1). The filing confirms the date of the announcement and the reporting period, allowing stakeholders to access the detailed financial data.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. filed a Current Report (Form 8-K) on July 17, 2003.
  • 2The report discloses financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2003.
  • 3The disclosure was made via a press release, attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring simultaneous information dissemination to all investors.
  • 5The company's principal executive offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • 6James G. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report on behalf of the registrant.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and disclose Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2003, in compliance with SEC regulations, specifically Regulation FD.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated July 17, 2003, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing and incorporated herein by reference.

This report covers the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended May 31, 2003.

The report was signed by James G. Kelly, who is the Chief Financial Officer, Principal Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer of Global Payments Inc.