Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K reports on the results of the 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for Global Payments Inc., held on September 30, 2010, in Atlanta, Georgia. The filing was signed on January 7, 2011.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on corporate governance matters.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported in this document. The primary events are the election of directors and the ratification of auditors.
Corporate Governance and Voting Results
Director Elections (Class I)
Shareholders elected the following directors to serve until the 2013 Annual Meeting:
- General Edwin H. Burba Jr: 71,130,080 votes in favor; 984,906 votes withheld.
- Mr. Raymond L. Killian: 71,516,612 votes in favor; 598,374 votes withheld.
- Ms. Ruth Ann Marshall: 71,143,147 votes in favor; 971,839 votes withheld.
Auditor Ratification
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent public accountants for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2011.
- Votes in Favor: 72,168,299
- Votes Against: 2,987,029
- Abstain: 14,020
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the tenure of the newly elected Class I directors (until 2013).
- Verify the engagement of Deloitte & Touche LLP for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2011.
- Note that this filing contains no financial performance data; refer to the 10-K or 10-Q for fiscal results.