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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 6, 2011)

Filed January 6, 2011For Securities:GPN

Summary

This Form 8-K filed by Global Payments Inc. on January 6, 2011, announces the company's financial results for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2010. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it references an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) that provides these results. Investors should refer to this press release for specific information regarding the company's performance during the reported periods. The filing is primarily procedural, serving as the official notification of the release of earnings information. The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, has signed off on the report, indicating the authenticity of the disclosed financial information, which is crucial for investors assessing the company's operational and financial condition.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments Inc. reported its financial results for the fiscal second quarter and six months ended November 30, 2010.
  • 2The results were announced via a press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.
  • 3The filing date is January 6, 2011.
  • 4The report is filed under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 9.01 (Financial Statements and Exhibits).
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, David E. Mangum, signed the report.
  • 6The 8-K serves as notification and incorporates the press release by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to officially announce Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for its fiscal second quarter and the six-month period ending November 30, 2010, as disclosed in an accompanying press release.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated January 6, 2011, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should review Exhibit 99.1 for specific financial performance data.

The report is signed by David E. Mangum, Chief Financial Officer of Global Payments Inc., indicating his authorization and responsibility for the accuracy of the financial information disclosed in the accompanying press release.

The financial results announced in this filing cover the fiscal second quarter and the six months ended November 30, 2010.