Global Payments, Inc.

Solid First Quarter Performance: Global Payments reported over 5% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, excluding dispositions, with an 11% increase in adjusted earnings per share compared to Q1 2024. This performance indicates resilience in their business model amid ongoing economic fluctuations.

Strategic Acquisition of Worldpay: The company announced a plan to acquire Worldpay, which enhances their global scale and strengthens capabilities across merchant solutions. This transaction is expected to provide at least $600 million in cost synergies and $200 million in revenue synergies within three years.

Divestiture of Issuer Solutions: Alongside the acquisition, Global Payments will divest its Issuer Solutions business. This move aligns with their strategy to focus on their Merchant Solutions, which is anticipated to drive better growth outcomes and improve market positioning.