Global Payments issues $1B senior notes through underwriting agreement with…
Global Payments issued $1 billion in senior notes on March 5, 2026, consisting of $500 million of 4.550% notes due 2028 and $500 million of 5.400% notes due 2033. The offering was underwritten by Barclays Capital, BofA Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities, with closing expected on March 12, 2026.
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→Global Payments issues $1B in senior notes split evenly between 2028 and 2033 maturities at 4.55% and 5.40% — yields that reflect investment-grade standing but also payments processors' reputation for leveraged M&A. The $500M near-term tranche likely refinances 2026/2027 maturities; the longer paper funds acquisition optionality in a sector where scale drives margin.
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