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Global Payments said on September 24, 2025 it increased the size of its Board from 10 to 12 directors and appointed Patricia "Patty" Watson and Archana "Archie" Deskus as new directors, effective immediately.

8-KDeparture or Appointment of Directors or Certain OfficersFiled Sep 29, 2025Period of report Sep 24, 2025Summary published (UTC) Oct 12, 2026

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Global Payments said on September 24, 2025 it increased the size of its Board from 10 to 12 directors and appointed Patricia "Patty" Watson and Archana "Archie" Deskus as new directors, effective immediately.
The company said the Board agreed with Elliott Investment Management L.P. to appoint an additional mutually agreed independent director by or immediately following the conclusion of the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board will remain at 12 directors following the 2026 annual meeting.
Global Payments said the Board will establish a new ad-hoc Integration Committee to oversee the integration of Worldpay following completion of the Company's pending acquisition. The Integration Committee will focus on execution of integration initiatives and synergy realization from the Global Payments and Worldpay combination, and will consist of both new and existing directors.
The company said Watson and Deskus will be compensated for their service as directors on the same basis as other non-employee directors and there are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K between the Company and Ms. Watson or Ms. Deskus required to be disclosed. Watson most recently served as Chief Information and Technology Officer at NCR Atleos, and Deskus most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at PayPal Holdings, Inc.

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Board Expanded to 12 Directors; 2 New Directors Appointed

Global Payments said on September 24, 2025 it increased the size of its Board from 10 to 12 directors and appointed Patricia "Patty" Watson and Archana "Archie" Deskus as new directors, effective immediately.

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Additional Independent Director Appointment Planned in Collaboration with Elliott

The company said the Board agreed with Elliott Investment Management L.P. to appoint an additional mutually agreed independent director by or immediately following the conclusion of the 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The Board will remain at 12 directors following the 2026 annual meeting.

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New Integration Committee Established to Oversee Worldpay Integration

Global Payments said the Board will establish a new ad-hoc Integration Committee to oversee the integration of Worldpay following completion of the Company's pending acquisition. The Integration Committee will focus on execution of integration initiatives and synergy realization from the Global Payments and Worldpay combination, and will consist of both new and existing directors.

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New Directors' Compensation and Background

The company said Watson and Deskus will be compensated for their service as directors on the same basis as other non-employee directors and there are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K between the Company and Ms. Watson or Ms. Deskus required to be disclosed. Watson most recently served as Chief Information and Technology Officer at NCR Atleos, and Deskus most recently served as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at PayPal Holdings, Inc.

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