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Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) is a payment technology and software company that regularly issues news on its commerce solutions, partnerships, financial performance and corporate developments. As a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 constituent, the company’s announcements often cover topics that are relevant to investors, merchants, technology partners and other stakeholders interested in the evolution of digital payments and commerce.
Recent Global Payments news has highlighted major strategic transactions, including the completion of its acquisition of Worldpay and divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business to FIS. In its January 12, 2026 press release, the company describes this combination as transforming Global Payments into a pure-play commerce solutions provider with expanded global reach, enhanced capabilities in payment technology and software, and a client base that spans small businesses to global enterprises.
Company news also features product and platform updates, such as the launch of the Genius point-of-sale solution for higher education institutions and the introduction of a modular countertop POS device purpose-built for Genius. These releases describe how Global Payments is adapting its technology for environments ranging from campus merchants and dining halls to retail stores, restaurants and stadium venues.
Partnership announcements are another recurring theme. Global Payments has reported collaborations with organizations like Uber Eats, integrating delivery services into the Genius platform for restaurants in the U.S. and Canada, and with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, where Global Payments serves as the Official Payment Technology Provider for properties including Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils and the Philadelphia 76ers.
In addition, Global Payments publishes earnings releases and financial updates, as seen in its third quarter 2025 results announcement, and issues communications about events such as conference presentations and the release of its Commerce and Payment Trends Report. For ongoing coverage of GPN news, this page aggregates these types of updates in one place.
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) announced a multi-year global partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment to become the Official Payment Technology Provider for Prudential Center, the New Jersey Devils, and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Global Payments will deploy Genius point-of-sale across food and beverage locations at Prudential Center and Devils venues and will serve as the ticketing payment provider for the 76ers, Devils, and Prudential Center, aiming to streamline online, box office, and in-venue payments. The deal expands Global Payments’ sports footprint, which already powers 160 stadiums and venues. Global Payments operates across 38 countries with 27,000 team members and is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company.
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) launched Genius for higher education institutions in the U.S. and Canada on October 6, 2025.
Genius is a unified POS and commerce enablement solution for campus merchants, dining halls, recreation, departments, clubs, and stadiums. Key features include inventory management, handheld devices with simplified workflows, advanced card and mobile wallet acceptance, kiosk/mobile/online ordering, meal-plan rule support, centralized order management, and campus-wide transaction visibility to streamline reconciliation and compliance.
Genius aims to reduce cash/check usage, lower staff time, improve oversight, and maximize revenue. The product will be featured at COMTEC hosted by TouchNet from October 6–9, 2025. More info at globalpayments.com/industries/education.
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) has completed the sale of its Heartland Payroll Solutions division to Acrisure for $1.1 billion. The transaction transfers Heartland's 50,000+ client base to Acrisure, significantly expanding its payroll and Human Capital Management (HCM) capabilities.
The acquisition aligns with Acrisure's strategic transformation into a comprehensive fintech platform, particularly focusing on serving small and medium-sized businesses. Vince Lombardo, former Heartland Payroll President, will lead Acrisure's new AurisSM Payroll and HCM Division, maintaining the commitment to providing intuitive payroll and HR solutions while leveraging Acrisure's expanded fintech ecosystem.
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) has completed the sale of its Payroll business to Acrisure for $1.1 billion. This divestiture is part of the company's broader transformation strategy, following the sale of AdvancedMD in December 2024 and planned divestiture of Issuer Solutions business and acquisition of Worldpay.
The company has already executed a $500 million accelerated share repurchase program announced in August, which is additional to their targeted $7.5 billion capital return plan for 2025-2027. Management expects the divestiture to create a modest headwind to merchant segment's adjusted net revenue growth in Q3 and approximately 100 basis points impact for the full year.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) has appointed Nathan Rozof, CFA as the new head of Investor Relations. With over 20 years of experience in finance, capital markets, and investor engagement, Rozof will lead the company's investor relations strategy and serve as the primary liaison with the investment community.
CFO Josh Whipple highlighted Rozof's deep knowledge of the payments industry, Worldpay business, and proven track record in investor engagement. Prior to this role, Rozof held senior positions at Fortune 500 companies and received recognition from Institutional Investor and IR Magazine. He previously worked as an equity research analyst covering fintech and payments sectors.
Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) has announced significant board enhancements aimed at strengthening shareholder value creation. The company has appointed two new independent directors: Patricia "Patty" Watson and Archana "Archie" Deskus, both bringing extensive fintech and payments industry expertise. The board will expand to 12 directors, with plans to appoint an additional independent director by the 2026 annual meeting.
In collaboration with Elliott Investment Management, Global Payments will establish a new Integration Committee to oversee the Worldpay acquisition integration. This committee, comprising both new and existing directors, will focus on execution of integration initiatives and synergy realization from the combination.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) has launched its Genius™ solution for enterprise customers in the U.S., a unified commerce enablement platform specifically designed for quick service restaurants, sports venues, and foodservice management environments.
The platform integrates essential features including POS, kitchen management, back office, payments, drive-thru, kiosk, and digital signage capabilities. Currently, 51,000 restaurants worldwide operate Global Payments' enterprise technology, and approximately 160 stadiums and venues utilize their solutions across major professional sports leagues in the U.S. and Europe.
The hardware and operating system-agnostic platform offers real-time data sync, conversational ordering, offline capabilities, and centralized management. A&W has successfully scaled to over 1,000 restaurants in under three years using the Genius platform.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) has launched its comprehensive Genius™ platform in the UK market, targeting quick service restaurants (QSR) and fast casual dining establishments. The platform integrates essential features including Point of Sale (POS), kitchen management, back office operations, payments, drive-through capabilities, and digital signage into a single unified solution.
The hardware and operating system-agnostic platform offers key functionalities such as real-time data sync, conversational ordering, offline capabilities, and centralized management. The solution is currently supporting over 50,000 restaurants worldwide and has launched simultaneously in both the US and UK markets.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN), a leading payment technology and software solutions provider, has announced that CEO Cameron Bready will present at the J.P. Morgan U.S. All Stars Conference. The presentation will take place on September 17, 2025, at 11:50 AM BST (6:50 AM EST) in London.
Investors can access a live webcast of the fireside chat through the company's investor relations website at investors.globalpayments.com. A replay will be available following the event.
Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) has released its 2025 Global Responsibility Report, outlining the company's sustainability initiatives and achievements for 2024. The report focuses on four key pillars: Our People and Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Community Impact, and Corporate Governance.
Under CEO Cameron Bready's leadership, key highlights include the implementation of an Organizational Health Index Survey, launch of a Global Mentorship Program, enhanced Environmental Sustainability Program, and establishment of an Environmental Sustainability Policy Statement. The report adheres to SASB Standards and TCFD frameworks while supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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