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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 2, 2008)

Filed October 2, 2008For Securities:GPN

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Global Payments Inc. (GPN), dated October 2, 2008, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2008. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain the detailed financial figures, it explicitly references and attaches a press release (Exhibit 99.1) that contains these results. Investors should refer to this attached press release for specific information regarding revenue, earnings, and other key performance indicators for the reported quarter. The filing indicates that Global Payments is adhering to reporting requirements by making its latest financial performance publicly available through this Form 8-K. The Chief Financial Officer, Joseph C. Hyde, signed the report, signifying the official release of this information. Investors looking for an update on the company's operational and financial condition as of the end of August 2008 will find the core data within the referenced press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed a Form 8-K on October 2, 2008.
  • 2The filing's primary purpose is to report the company's financial results for the third quarter ended August 31, 2008.
  • 3The detailed financial results are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance data.
  • 5The report was signed by CFO Joseph C. Hyde.
  • 6This filing fulfills reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2008. The specific financial details are contained within an attached press release.

The actual financial results for the quarter ended August 31, 2008, are located in the press release dated October 2, 2008, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

The filing was made by Global Payments Inc., and it was signed by Joseph C. Hyde, the Chief Financial Officer.

These financial results cover the three-month period ended August 31, 2008, which corresponds to the company's third fiscal quarter of that year.