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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 3, 2021)

Filed December 3, 2021For Securities:GPN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Global Payments Inc. (GPN) addresses an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from TRC Capital Investment Corporation (TRC). TRC is attempting to purchase up to 1 million shares of GPN common stock at $120.38 per share, which is approximately 4.41% below the market price on the day prior to the offer's commencement. This offer represents less than 1% of Global Payments' outstanding shares. Global Payments explicitly states it is not affiliated with TRC and does not endorse the offer. The company strongly advises its stockholders to not tender their shares and to withdraw any shares already tendered. The filing highlights that mini-tender offers, due to their small size (less than 5% of outstanding shares), bypass many SEC disclosure and procedural protections typically afforded to investors in larger tender offers. Global Payments urges stockholders to exercise caution, consult financial advisors, and review the offer's conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Global Payments (GPN) is responding to an unsolicited mini-tender offer from TRC Capital Investment Corporation.
  • 2TRC is offering to purchase up to 1 million GPN shares at $120.38 per share.
  • 3The offer price is approximately 4.41% below the closing price on November 19, 2021.
  • 4Global Payments is not affiliated with TRC and strongly recommends shareholders NOT tender their shares.
  • 5The company advises shareholders who have tendered shares to withdraw them before the offer's expiration.
  • 6Mini-tender offers, like this one (under 5% threshold), offer fewer investor protections than larger tender offers.
  • 7TRC's offer is subject to various conditions, including obtaining necessary financing.

Frequently Asked Questions

A mini-tender offer is a tender offer for a small percentage (typically less than 5%) of a company's outstanding shares. Because of their size, they are not subject to the same extensive disclosure and procedural requirements from the SEC as larger tender offers, potentially offering fewer protections to investors.

Global Payments is warning investors because TRC Capital's offer price is below the current market price, it is not affiliated with TRC, and mini-tender offers lack robust investor protections. The company believes the offer could be misleading and advises shareholders against participating.

Global Payments strongly recommends that you do not tender your shares. If you have already tendered shares, you should consider withdrawing them by following the instructions in TRC's offer documentation. It is advised to check the current market price of GPN shares, understand the conditions of TRC's offer, and consult with your financial advisor before making any decisions.

The mini-tender offer from TRC is currently scheduled to expire at 12:01 a.m. New York City time on December 22, 2021. However, investors should note that TRC may decline to purchase tendered shares if certain conditions are not met.