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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 7, 2010)

Filed January 7, 2010For Securities:GPN

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. (GPN), dated January 7, 2010, reports on the company's financial results for the fiscal second quarter and the six-month period ended November 30, 2009. The primary purpose of this filing is to announce these results, which are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that this report itself does not contain the financial data but directs them to the accompanying press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's performance during the reported periods. While the 8-K filing is brief, the attached press release is crucial for understanding GPN's operational and financial condition as of the second quarter of fiscal year 2010. Investors seeking details on revenue, earnings per share, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary should refer to Exhibit 99.1. The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, signed the report, signifying the official release of this financial information.

Key Highlights

  • 1Form 8-K filed on January 7, 2010, by GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. (GPN).
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2009.
  • 3Key financial information is provided via an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4This report serves as a notification and reference to the detailed financial results announcement.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, signed the report.
  • 6The filing confirms the company's reporting structure under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for its fiscal second quarter and the first six months of its fiscal year, both ending on November 30, 2009. The detailed results are contained within the attached press release.

The actual financial results are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. They are published in the press release dated January 7, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

David E. Mangum is the Chief Financial Officer of Global Payments Inc. and signed this Form 8-K filing.

This specific Form 8-K filing does not contain forward-looking statements or management commentary. Such information is typically found in the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which investors should consult for a complete understanding of the company's performance and outlook.