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GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) CEO surrenders shares for tax withholding after award vesting

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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC Chief Executive Officer Cameron M. Bready reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On 2026-06-01, 2,297 shares of Common Stock were surrendered at $75.46 per share to the company to cover taxes on the vesting of equity awards. After this withholding, he directly holds 431,958 shares of Common Stock.

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Insider Bready Cameron M
Role Chief Executive Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common Stock 2,297 $75.46 $173K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 431,958 shares (Direct, null)
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Tax-withholding shares 2,297 shares Shares delivered to company for taxes on vesting awards
Tax-withholding price $75.46 per share Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction 431,958 shares CEO direct Common Stock holdings after tax withholding
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
vesting of awards financial
"cover taxes on the vesting of awards"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Bready Cameron M

(Last)(First)(Middle)
3550 LENOX ROAD

(Street)
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30326

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC [ GPN ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Executive Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/01/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/01/2026F(1)2,297D$75.46431,958D
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents the disposition of shares to the company to cover taxes on the vesting of awards.
/s/ Dara Steele-Belkin, attorney-in-fact for Cameron M. Bready06/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) report for Cameron M. Bready?

GLOBAL PAYMENTS reported that CEO Cameron M. Bready disposed of 2,297 Common Stock shares. The shares were surrendered back to the company to cover tax obligations arising from vesting equity awards, rather than being sold on the open market.

Was the GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?

No, the Form 4 transaction was not an open-market sale. The 2,297 shares were disposed of as a tax-withholding transaction, delivered to the company to pay taxes on the vesting of equity-based awards, which is a common administrative event.

How many GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) shares does Cameron M. Bready hold after this Form 4?

After the reported tax-withholding disposition, Cameron M. Bready directly holds 431,958 shares of GLOBAL PAYMENTS Common Stock. This figure reflects his position following the surrender of 2,297 shares to the company for tax purposes tied to award vesting.

What price per share was used in the GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) tax-withholding transaction?

The tax-withholding disposition used a price of $75.46 per share for 2,297 shares. This price is used for calculating the value of shares delivered to the company to satisfy the tax liability associated with vesting equity awards.

What does the F transaction code mean in the GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) Form 4?

The F transaction code indicates a tax-withholding disposition. For GLOBAL PAYMENTS, it shows shares were delivered to the company to pay exercise price or tax liability, rather than a discretionary buy or sell decision by CEO Cameron M. Bready in the open market.