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Global Payments Expands Board with Two New Directors

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  • Global Payments Inc. has appointed Patty Watson and Archie Deskus to its Board, increasing the size to 12 directors.
  • A new Integration Committee will oversee Worldpay’s integration, enhancing strategic benefits and shareholder value.
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Global Payments Expands Board with Two New Directors

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Global Payments ( (GPN) ) has provided an update.

On September 24, 2025, Global Payments Inc. expanded its Board of Directors from 10 to 12 members, appointing Patricia ‘Patty’ Watson and Archana ‘Archie’ Deskus as new directors. Both bring extensive experience in financial technology and payments, enhancing the company’s strategic direction. The company also announced plans to appoint another independent director by or immediately after the 2026 annual meeting, in collaboration with Elliott Investment Management. Additionally, a new Integration Committee will be established to oversee the integration of Worldpay, following its pending acquisition, aiming to maximize transaction value and shareholder returns.

The most recent analyst rating on (GPN) stock is a Hold with a $87.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Global Payments stock, see the GPN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GPN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GPN is a Outperform.

Global Payments’ strong financial performance and strategic initiatives, including the successful Genius platform launch and share buyback, are key strengths. However, recent revenue decline and macroeconomic uncertainties present challenges. The stock is reasonably valued with moderate income potential.

To see Spark’s full report on GPN stock, click here.

More about Global Payments

Global Payments Inc. is a leading provider of payment technology and software solutions, enabling businesses worldwide to facilitate commerce and enhance customer experiences. With a workforce of 27,000 across 38 countries, the company is headquartered in Georgia and is part of the Fortune 500 and S&P 500 indices.

Average Trading Volume: 2,395,348

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $20.46B

See more data about GPN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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