UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 16, 2012
Commission file number 001-16111
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Georgia | 58-2567903 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
| 10 Glenlake Parkway, North Tower, Atlanta, Georgia | 30328-3473 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 770-829-8000
NONE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On July 16, 2012, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) announced certain executive changes. Joseph Hyde will resign his position as President - International effective August 1, 2012. Morgan Schuessler, currently the Company's Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, will be assuming the position of President - International as of August 1, 2012.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 16, 2012 |
Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Global Payments Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: July 18, 2012
By: /s/ David E. Mangum
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David E. Mangum
Chief Financial Officer