Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Global Payments Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 10, 2013 (Earliest event reported: May 7, 2013)
Subject: Item 5.08 Shareholder Director Nominations and Annual Meeting Notice.
Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial data. Revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, and liquidity metrics are not reported in this document.
Material Changes
No material financial changes are reported. The filing announces a procedural update regarding the timing of the 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which is scheduled for November 20, 2013. Because this date is more than 30 days from the 2012 annual meeting, the previous deadline for shareholder nominations and proposals is no longer applicable.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Company has established a new deadline for shareholder actions. To nominate a director or propose other business for the Annual Meeting, shareholders must submit written notice to the Corporate Secretary by the close of business on August 22, 2013. Notices received after this date will be considered untimely and excluded from proxy materials.
Risks/Contingencies: The filing does not disclose new risks or contingencies beyond the procedural requirement for timely submission of shareholder proposals.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Annual Meeting Date: November 20, 2013.
- Meeting Location: 10 Glenlake Parkway, North Tower, Atlanta, Georgia.
- Submission Deadline: August 22, 2013, for director nominations and shareholder proposals.
- Contact: Notices must be sent in writing to the Corporate Secretary at the principal executive offices.
- Financial Data: None provided in this filing; refer to the most recent 10-K or 10-Q for financial performance.