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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report (May 24, 2004)

Filed May 24, 2004For Securities:GPN

Summary

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed an 8-K on May 24, 2004, reporting on the conclusion of a public tender offer for MUZO, a Czech Republic-based entity. The company's wholly owned subsidiary, PGT Capital, s.r.o., successfully acquired an additional 98% ownership stake in MUZO following an initial acquisition of 52.6% in February 2004. This strategic move involved two cash transactions totaling approximately $64.7 million, demonstrating GPN's commitment to expanding its international presence and consolidating its ownership in key subsidiaries. This significant increase in ownership of MUZO is a notable development for investors, indicating continued investment in foreign markets and a move towards full control of this acquired entity. The company expects to finalize the acquisition of the remaining 2% under Czech law. Investors should view this as a sign of GPN's growth strategy and its efforts to integrate and leverage its international operations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. subsidiary PGT Capital concluded a public tender offer for MUZO on May 14, 2004.
  • 2PGT Capital acquired an additional 46,576 shares of MUZO for approximately USD $30 million in cash.
  • 3This tender offer brings PGT Capital's ownership in MUZO to approximately 98%.
  • 4The initial acquisition of a 52.6% interest in MUZO by PGT Capital from Komercní banka, a.s. occurred in February 2004 for USD $34.7 million.
  • 5The total cash outlay for the stake in MUZO, including the initial acquisition and tender offer, is approximately USD $64.7 million.
  • 6Global Payments Inc. expects to acquire the remaining 2% of MUZO shares under Czech law.

Frequently Asked Questions

The acquisition of a controlling stake in MUZO, now reaching approximately 98% ownership, signifies Global Payments Inc.'s strategy to expand its international operations and consolidate its holdings in key subsidiaries. This increased ownership allows for greater control and potential integration into GPN's broader payment processing network.

Global Payments Inc. has invested a total of approximately USD $64.7 million in MUZO. This includes USD $34.7 million for the initial 52.6% stake acquired in February 2004 and approximately USD $30 million for the additional shares obtained through the public tender offer concluded in May 2004.

Global Payments Inc. expects to acquire the remaining 2% of MUZO's outstanding shares in accordance with the legal procedures set forth under Czech law, aiming for full ownership of the subsidiary.