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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Mar 21, 2005)

Filed March 21, 2005For Securities:GPN

Summary

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed this Form 8-K on March 21, 2005, to report its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2005. The filing primarily serves to attach the press release detailing these results. Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the detailed financial figures but directs them to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific performance metrics and financial condition updates for the quarter. This report is a standard disclosure mechanism for material events, in this case, the quarterly earnings announcement. While the 8-K doesn't provide the data directly, it signifies the official release of GPN's financial performance for the period. Interested parties are advised to review the referenced press release to understand the company's operational and financial standing as of February 28, 2005, which would include key metrics like revenue, earnings per share, and any relevant management commentary on performance and outlook.

Key Highlights

  • 1The 8-K filing announces Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2005.
  • 2The report was filed on March 21, 2005.
  • 3The primary purpose of the filing is to furnish a press release detailing the company's financial performance for the quarter.
  • 4The press release, dated March 21, 2005, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 5The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) of Form 8-K.
  • 6James G. Kelly, Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating his role as the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing by Global Payments Inc. is to officially report and provide access to the company's financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2005, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results are not included directly within the Form 8-K itself. You should refer to Exhibit 99.1, which is the Press Release dated March 21, 2005, attached to this filing.

The fiscal quarter reported ends on February 28, 2005.

James G. Kelly, the Chief Financial Officer, signed the report, indicating he is the Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer responsible for this disclosure.