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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 22, 2004)

Filed December 22, 2004For Securities:GPN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Global Payments Inc. (GPN), dated December 22, 2004, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2004. The key piece of information furnished is a press release detailing these results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1. Investors should note that this report's purpose is to make these earnings publicly available in compliance with SEC regulations. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs stakeholders to the accompanying press release for comprehensive information on Global Payments Inc.'s performance and financial condition during the reported quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. filed an 8-K report on December 22, 2004.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to announce financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2004.
  • 3The detailed financial results are contained within a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This report adheres to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of the Form 8-K.
  • 5The press release provides information on the company's performance and financial condition for the quarter.
  • 6James G. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report.
  • 7The company's principal executive offices are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2004.

The detailed financial results for the second quarter ended November 30, 2004, are presented in the press release dated December 22, 2004, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

The 8-K filing itself primarily serves as a notification that the financial results have been released and directs investors to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual financial data and commentary on operations and financial condition.

The report was signed by James G. Kelly, who is identified as the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer, certifying the registrant's compliance with the filing requirements.