GLOBAL PAYMENTS (NYSE: GPN) CFO reports stock grants and tax-related share dispositions

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC Chief Financial Officer Joshua J. Whipple reported equity-compensation related stock activity. On February 27, 2026, he acquired 37,929 shares of common stock and 1,628 shares as restricted stock awards granted as compensation at a reference price of $76.46 per share. The footnotes state one grant vests in equal installments over three years and the other vests in full on the first anniversary of the grant date.

To cover taxes on vesting of awards, he disposed of 3,706 shares on February 28, 2026 and 1,313 shares on March 1, 2026 through tax-withholding dispositions to the company at $76.46 per share. After these transactions, he held 107,262 shares directly, and 160 shares were held indirectly by his spouse.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Whipple Joshua J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3550 LENOX ROAD NE

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30326

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC [ GPN ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/27/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A(1)		37,929	A	$76.46	110,653	D
Common Stock	02/27/2026		A(2)		1,628	A	$76.46	112,281	D
Common Stock	02/28/2026		F(3)		3,706	D	$76.46	108,575	D
Common Stock	03/01/2026		F(3)		1,313	D	$76.46	107,262	D
Common Stock								160	I	By Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents restricted shares of common stock, which were granted to the reporting person as compensation. The restricted shares will vest in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date.

2. Represents restricted shares of common stock, which were granted to the reporting person as compensation. The restricted shares will vest in their entirety on the first anniversary of the grant date.

3. Represents the disposition of shares to the company to cover taxes on the vesting of awards.

	/s/ Dara Steele-Belkin, attorney-in-fact for Joshua J. Whipple	03/03/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) CFO report?

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC CFO Joshua J. Whipple reported equity compensation activity, including grants of restricted common stock and tax-withholding dispositions. The reported events reflect stock awards granted as compensation and related share dispositions to cover taxes on vesting, not open-market buying or selling.

How many GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) shares were granted to the CFO?

The CFO was granted 37,929 restricted shares and an additional 1,628 restricted shares of common stock. One grant vests in three equal annual installments, while the other vests entirely on the first anniversary of the grant date, reflecting standard equity compensation awards.

Why did the GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) CFO dispose of some shares?

The CFO disposed of 3,706 shares and 1,313 shares of common stock to the company to cover taxes on vesting of awards. These tax-withholding dispositions were reported at a reference price of $76.46 per share, consistent with typical treatment of equity award vesting.

What is the GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) CFO’s shareholding after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the CFO directly held 107,262 shares of GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC common stock. Additionally, 160 shares were reported as held indirectly by his spouse, indicating both direct and indirect ownership interests following the equity award grants and tax-related dispositions.

How do the GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) restricted stock awards vest for the CFO?

One restricted stock grant to the CFO vests in equal installments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The other restricted grant vests in its entirety on the first anniversary, structuring compensation over time to align with continued service.