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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 30, 2018)

Filed October 30, 2018For Securities:GPN

Summary

Global Payments Inc. (GPN) filed an 8-K on October 30, 2018, to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release containing the company's operational and financial performance for the period. Investors should refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for detailed financial data and management commentary. This report signals that the company has met its disclosure obligations for the quarter's performance, providing timely information to the market.

Key Highlights

  • 1GPN reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2018.
  • 2The results were announced via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the 8-K.
  • 3The filing does not contain new financial statements or exhibits beyond the press release.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes, limiting liability.
  • 5The 8-K serves as the official notification of the company's quarterly performance announcement.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial metrics and operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and make available Global Payments Inc.'s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018, as announced in their press release.

The detailed financial results, including performance metrics and management commentary, are contained within the press release dated October 30, 2018, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

No, this 8-K filing, as per Item 9.01(d), only includes the press release containing the financial information as Exhibit 99.1. It does not present separate, detailed financial statements within the 8-K itself.

This means that while the information is publicly disclosed, it is not subject to the same stringent liability provisions under Section 18 of the Exchange Act as if it were formally 'filed'. This is standard practice for earnings press releases furnished under Item 2.02.