Solid First Quarter Results
Global Payments delivered over 5% constant currency adjusted net revenue growth, excluding dispositions, 70 basis points of adjusted operating margin expansion, and 11% constant currency adjusted earnings per share growth compared to the same period in 2024.
Successful Advancement of Transformation Agenda
The company has streamlined its organizational structure, unified its Merchant business globally, advanced its technology harmonization program, and increased its overall benefit target by 20% to $600 million.
Strategic Transactions Announced
Global Payments announced the divestiture of Issuer Solutions and acquisition of Worldpay, expected to accelerate transformation and build a durable platform for long-term success.
Positive Financial Expectations Post Worldpay Acquisition
The combined company expects approximately $12.5 billion in pro forma adjusted net revenue and $6.5 billion in adjusted EBITDA post transaction close, with $600 million in cost synergies and at least $200 million in revenue synergies.
Increased Capital Returns to Shareholders
The company continues to expect to return roughly $7 billion in capital to shareholders from 2025 to 2027, with expectations to further increase capital returns by nearly 50% by 2028.