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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 12, 2010)

Filed October 12, 2010For Securities:GPN

Summary

This Form 8-K filing from Global Payments Inc. (GPN), dated October 12, 2010, primarily serves to announce the company's financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2010. The report itself does not contain detailed financial figures but references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these results. Investors seeking to understand the company's performance during this period should refer to the press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and other key operational metrics. This filing is a standard disclosure for earnings announcements. The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, signed off on the report, indicating the accuracy of the information being disseminated. The core value for investors lies in the details contained within the referenced press release, which would offer insights into the company's operational and financial condition as of and for the period ending August 31, 2010.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed a Form 8-K on October 12, 2010.
  • 2The filing announces financial results for the three months ended August 31, 2010.
  • 3Specific financial results are detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4The report is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, signed the report.
  • 6The filing date of the report is October 12, 2010, with the earliest event reported being October 11, 2010.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and report Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2010. It serves as a public record of this important company update.

The detailed financial results are not included directly in the Form 8-K itself. They are provided in a press release dated October 11, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific figures on revenue, earnings, and other financial metrics.

The filing was made by Global Payments Inc., and it was signed by David E. Mangum, the Chief Financial Officer, indicating his attestation to the accuracy of the information being reported.

This report covers the financial results for the three-month period that ended on August 31, 2010.