GLOBAL PAYMENTS (GPN) director receives 3,179-share stock grant as compensation

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

JOHNSON JOIA M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC director Joia M. Johnson reported an equity grant of common stock. Johnson received 3,179 fully-vested shares of common stock at $0.00 per share as compensation for service as a non-employee director. Following this award, Johnson directly holds 6,352 shares of common stock.

The filing also reports an indirect holding of 13,394 shares of common stock held by a 2016 Revocable Trust, which includes 1,213 shares that were previously reported as directly held. The transactions reflect compensation and ownership reporting rather than open-market buying or selling.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider JOHNSON JOIA M

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,179	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 6,352 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 13,394 shares (Indirect, By 2016 Revocable Trust)

Footnotes (1)

Represents fully-vested shares of common stock, which were granted to the reporting person as compensation for service as a non-employee director. Includes 1,213 shares previously reported as directly held by the reporting person.

Key Figures

Director stock grant: 3,179 shares Grant price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after grant: 6,352 shares +2 more

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Director stock grant 3,179 shares Fully-vested common stock award as compensation

Grant price $0.00 per share Price for director compensation shares

Direct holdings after grant 6,352 shares Common stock directly held after transaction

Indirect trust holdings 13,394 shares Common stock held by 2016 Revocable Trust

Shares reclassified to trust 1,213 shares Previously reported as directly held

Key Terms

Form 4, non-employee director, fully-vested shares, Revocable Trust

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Form 4 regulatory

"Insider transaction was reported on a Form 4 for GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC."

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

non-employee director financial

"Shares were granted as compensation for service as a non-employee director."

fully-vested shares financial

"Represents fully-vested shares of common stock granted as compensation."

Revocable Trust financial

"Common stock is held indirectly by a 2016 Revocable Trust."

A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/04/2026 - 05:43 PM

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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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^*

JOHNSON JOIA 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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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

X	Form 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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	05/01/2026		A⁽¹⁾		3,179	A	$0	6,352	D
Common Stock								13,394⁽²⁾	I	By 2016 Revocable Trust

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents fully-vested shares of common stock, which were granted to the reporting person as compensation for service as a non-employee director.

2. Includes 1,213 shares previously reported as directly held by the reporting person.

	/s/ Dara Steele-Belkin, attorney-in-fact for Joia M. Johnson	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) report for Joia M. Johnson?

GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC reported that director Joia M. Johnson received 3,179 fully-vested common shares as compensation. The award was granted at $0.00 per share and reflects a non-employee director equity grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.

How many GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) shares does Joia M. Johnson hold directly after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Joia M. Johnson directly holds 6,352 GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC common shares. This figure reflects her post-transaction direct ownership position as disclosed, separate from additional shares held indirectly through a revocable trust.

What is the role of the 2016 Revocable Trust in Joia M. Johnson’s GPN holdings?

A 2016 Revocable Trust holds 13,394 GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC common shares indirectly for Joia M. Johnson. The trust position includes 1,213 shares that were previously reported as directly held, reflecting a change in how part of her ownership is structured and reported.

Was the Joia M. Johnson equity grant in GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) an open-market purchase?

No. The 3,179 GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC shares reported for Joia M. Johnson were granted as fully-vested stock compensation for non-employee director service at $0.00 per share, not acquired through an open-market transaction.

How many GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN) shares were newly granted to Joia M. Johnson?

Joia M. Johnson was granted 3,179 fully-vested GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC common shares. The shares were issued at a stated price of $0.00 per share as compensation for her role as a non-employee director, increasing her direct holdings.