GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
Global Payments Inc. is a payments technology company incorporated in the U.S. state of Georgia, with its principal executive offices at 3550 Lenox Road, Atlanta, Georgia. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GPN. Zavia’s registry data additionally records a Washington Secretary of State filing for Global Payments Inc. (UBI 602186332, effective 2 November 2010), listed as Active; this reflects the company’s registration to transact business in Washington rather than its state of incorporation.
Global Payments Inc. operates as a commerce enablement company, providing payment processing, point-of-sale technology and business management software to merchants and software partners. Its offerings combine card and digital payment acceptance with integrated software for scheduling, inventory, payroll and other business functions, delivered directly and through independent software vendors and financial institution partnerships across sectors including retail, restaurants, professional services, healthcare and education.
Global Payments Inc. reports operations spanning North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America, with approximately 26,000 employees across 37 countries as of 31 December 2025, according to its Form 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025. For fiscal year 2025, the company reported consolidated GAAP revenue of approximately $10.1 billion, an increase of 4.7% from the prior year, and adjusted net revenue of approximately $9.32 billion; these are consolidated figures for the group rather than figures for any single legal entity within it.
On 17 April 2025, Global Payments Inc. announced agreements to acquire Worldpay from FIS Inc. and GTCR, in a transaction valued at approximately $24.25 billion, while simultaneously agreeing to divest its Issuer Solutions business – the card-issuer processing operations historically associated with the TSYS brand – to FIS for approximately $13.5 billion. Both transactions completed on 9 January 2026, after which the company described itself as a pure-play merchant and commerce solutions provider, with FIS assuming the Issuer Solutions business and Global Payments Inc. taking full ownership of Worldpay.
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Shareholders
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Shareholders of Global Payments Inc.
Zavia’s shareholder register lists four disclosed holdings in Global Payments Inc. as of 2 August 2026: Vanguard Group Inc (16.09%), Columbia Fd.s Series TRT II-Columbia Seligman Technology and Informati fund (3.02%), iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (2.14%), and Fidelity Concord Street Trust-Fidelity 500 Index Fund (2.08%). Vanguard Group Inc is the largest disclosed holder. Every shareholder on record is an institutional asset manager or index-tracking fund rather than an individual, and all interests are recorded as direct ordinary-share holdings as of the stated date. As a New York Stock Exchange-listed company, Global Payments Inc. is not required to maintain a public register of its complete shareholder base; the holdings shown here represent a subset of its wider institutional ownership, broadly consistent with the type of holder that discloses stakes to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission under Schedule 13D/13G, and should not be read as a complete shareholder list.
Data availability
Shareholder information for Global Payments Inc. is available only for major institutional holders rather than its full shareholder base, consistent with standard U.S. disclosure practice for New York Stock Exchange-listed companies; retail holdings and other stakes below applicable reporting thresholds are not captured in this data.
Sources
- Zavia.ai shareholder register data for Global Payments Inc., data date 2 August 2026, retrieved 9 September 2026.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, EDGAR filing index for Global Payments Inc. (CIK 0001123360), Schedule 13D/13G filings, https://www.sec.gov/cgi-bin/browse-edgar?action=getcompany&CIK=0001123360&type=SC+13, retrieved 9 September 2026.
| Shareholder | Type | Holding | Source Document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Group Inc | 16.1% | Washington Secretary of State | |
| Columbia Fd.s Series TRT II-Columbia Seligman Technology and Informati | 3% | Washington Secretary of State | |
| iShares Trust-iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | 2.1% | Washington Secretary of State | |
| Fidelity Concord Street Trust-Fidelity 500 Index Fund | 2.1% | Washington Secretary of State |
Officers
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Directors and officers of Global Payments Inc.
Zavia’s registry data includes a Washington Secretary of State filing for Global Payments Inc. listing 41 officer records across nine pages under the role "Governor," including William I. Jacobs, John M. Partridge, Mitchell L. Hollin, Michael W. Trapp and Jeffrey S. Sloan, all shown with work status "Active" and no appointment or resignation dates. Checked against Global Payments Inc.’s own public disclosures, this filing is outdated: Jeffrey S. Sloan stepped down as Chief Executive Officer and resigned from the Board of Directors effective 1 June 2023, succeeded as CEO by Cameron M. Bready. According to the company’s proxy statement filed 13 March 2026, its Board of Directors is chaired by Troy Woods and currently comprises thirteen directors. The Washington filing does not disclose nationality, country of residence or occupation for any listed individual.
Recent officer changes
- Cameron M. Bready was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jeffrey S. Sloan, who resigned as CEO and from the Board of Directors, effective 1 June 2023 (source: Global Payments Inc. press release, 1 May 2023).
- Patricia L. Watson and Archana Deskus were appointed as new directors, expanding the Board from ten to twelve members, effective 24 September 2025 (source: Global Payments Inc. company disclosure).
- Vivek Sankaran was appointed as a new director, expanding the Board from twelve to thirteen members, effective 19 February 2026 (source: Global Payments Inc. proxy statement, filed 13 March 2026).
Data availability
The Washington Secretary of State filing referenced in this profile is historical and does not reflect Global Payments Inc.’s current governance; it also does not disclose nationality or country of residence for any individual. More current officer and director information for Global Payments Inc. is published in its SEC filings and annual proxy statements.
Sources
- Washington Secretary of State, Corporations and Charities Filing System, UBI 602186332, https://www.sos.wa.gov, Zavia registry sync date 11 August 2026.
- Global Payments Inc., "Global Payments Announces CEO Succession Plan," 1 May 2023, https://investors.globalpayments.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/435/global-payments-announces-ceo-succession-plan, retrieved 9 September 2026.
- Global Payments Inc., DEF 14A proxy statement, filed 13 March 2026, https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/_8d0742d18e5f405b804348a7b36e2ea1/globalpayments/db/2263/21350/proxy_statement/Global+Payments+Inc_DEF+14A+-+As+Filed_17Mach2026.pdf, retrieved 9 September 2026.
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Washington Secretary of State, including entries the profile above does not cover.
Group Structure
Group structure of Global Payments Inc.
Global Payments Inc. is the ultimate parent shown in Zavia’s group-structure data; no external parent company is disclosed. The underlying linkage data records a large network of subsidiaries incorporated in the United States and in other countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Poland, Spain, Malta, Luxembourg, Hungary, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, India and Cyprus. Following the completion, on 9 January 2026, of transactions first announced on 17 April 2025, Global Payments Inc. acquired Worldpay, LLC as a subsidiary and divested its former Issuer Solutions business – including entities that previously operated under the TSYS brand – to FIS. The group-linkage data underlying this profile was last synchronised on 11 August 2026 and may not yet fully reflect this post-transaction structure for every affected entity.
Verified corporate relationships
| Entity | Country | Registration number | Relationship | Ownership | Status | Information date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldpay, LLC | US | US 4669095 | Direct subsidiary | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Current (acquired 9 January 2026) | 9 January 2026 |
| Global Payment Systems LLC (Issuer Solutions / former TSYS group) | US | US GA K606243 | Historical relationship | Ownership percentage not disclosed | Historical – divested to FIS 9 January 2026 | 9 January 2026 |
Recent structural changes
- Global Payments Inc. and FIS Inc. announced, on 17 April 2025, agreements under which Global Payments Inc. would acquire Worldpay from FIS and GTCR and divest its Issuer Solutions business to FIS (source: Global Payments Inc. press release).
- Global Payments Inc. completed its acquisition of Worldpay, LLC on 9 January 2026 (source: Global Payments Inc. and FIS completion announcements).
- Global Payments Inc. completed the divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business, including the former TSYS-branded entities, to FIS on 9 January 2026 (source: same completion announcements).
Data availability
Beyond the Worldpay acquisition and Issuer Solutions divestiture, which are corroborated by company and regulatory announcements, the ownership percentages, share classes and current status of the many other entities recorded in this profile’s group-linkage data have not been individually re-verified against primary company registries for this review; this structure should be treated as partially verified rather than fully confirmed at every tier.
Sources
- Global Payments Inc., "Global Payments Announces Agreements to Acquire Worldpay and Divest Issuer Solutions," 17 April 2025, https://investors.globalpayments.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/469/global-payments-announces-agreements-to-acquire-worldpay, retrieved 9 September 2026.
- FIS Inc., "FIS Completes Strategic Acquisition of Global Payments’ Issuer Solutions Business and Sale of Worldpay Stake," https://www.fisglobal.com/about-us/media-room/press-release/2026/fis-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-global-payments-issuer-solutions-business, retrieved 9 September 2026.
- Global Payments Inc., Form 8-K, https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1123360/000110465926002705/tm262856d1_8k.htm, retrieved 9 September 2026.
Registry feed — rows exactly as filed with Washington Secretary of State, including entries the profile above does not cover.
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Global Payments Inc. do?
Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a payments technology company providing payment processing, point-of-sale technology and business management software to merchants, serving sectors such as retail, restaurants and professional services.
Where is Global Payments Inc. incorporated?
Global Payments Inc. is incorporated in the U.S. state of Georgia, with principal executive offices at 3550 Lenox Road, Atlanta, Georgia.
On which stock exchange is Global Payments Inc. listed?
Global Payments Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GPN.
What was Global Payments Inc.'s revenue in fiscal year 2025?
Global Payments Inc. reported consolidated GAAP revenue of approximately $10.1 billion for fiscal year 2025, up 4.7% from 2024, and adjusted net revenue of approximately $9.32 billion.
How many employees does Global Payments Inc. have?
As of 31 December 2025, Global Payments Inc. reported approximately 26,000 employees across 37 countries.
Did Global Payments Inc. acquire Worldpay?
Yes. Global Payments Inc. completed its acquisition of Worldpay, LLC from FIS and GTCR on 9 January 2026, after first announcing the agreement on 17 April 2025.
Did Global Payments Inc. sell its Issuer Solutions business?
Yes. Global Payments Inc. completed the divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business, including former TSYS-branded entities, to FIS on 9 January 2026.
Who are the largest disclosed shareholders of Global Payments Inc.?
Zavia's data records Vanguard Group Inc as the largest disclosed shareholder, at 16.09% as of 2 August 2026, alongside index funds managed by iShares, Fidelity and Columbia.
Is a UBO identified for Global Payments Inc.?
No. All shareholders currently disclosed are institutional asset managers or funds rather than individuals, so no ultimate beneficial owner can be identified from this data.
Who is the CEO of Global Payments Inc.?
Cameron M. Bready has served as President and CEO of Global Payments Inc. since 1 June 2023, succeeding Jeffrey S. Sloan.
Who chairs Global Payments Inc.'s Board of Directors?
Troy Woods chairs Global Payments Inc.'s Board of Directors, which comprised thirteen members as of the company's proxy statement filed 13 March 2026.
What is Global Payments Inc.'s current registration status?
Global Payments Inc. is listed as Active on the Washington Secretary of State register (UBI 602186332), a foreign-corporation filing rather than its Georgia state of incorporation.
What is GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.'s company registration number?
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.'s registration number is 602186332, filed with Washington Secretary of State in United States. Its current status on the register is active.
Is GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. still an active company?
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.'s status on Washington Secretary of State is listed as active.
When was GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. incorporated?
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. was incorporated on 2 November 2010, according to Washington Secretary of State.
What is GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.'s registered address?
The registered address on file for GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC. is ATLANTA, United States.
Can Zavia monitor changes to GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC.'s ownership over time?
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Where does this company information come from, and how current is it?
This record is sourced directly from Washington Secretary of State and was last synced on 11 August 2026.