Global Payments

Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.

• Joia M. JohnsonBRO · DirectorRF · Director
• Patricia A. WatsonROK · DirectorLUV · Director
• Archana DeskusCTSH · Director
• F. Thaddeus ArroyoT · Officer
• Kirsten Marie KliphouseLH · Director
• William B. PlummerWM · Director

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Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

1. Feb 18, 2026

   Appointment of Director On February 18, 2026, the Company announced that the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) appointed Vivek Sankaran as a new director of the Company and to the Audit Committee and Compensation Committee of the Board, effective February 19, 2026. Mr. Sankaran will be compensated for his service as director on the same basis as other non-employee directors of the Company. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Sankaran and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and there are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission between the Company and Mr. Sankaran required to be disclosed herein. Mr. Sankaran is the former CEO of Albertsons Companies, where he led a major operational and digital transformation.

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2. Jan 14, 2026

   Departure of Chief Accounting Officer On January 9, 2026, David Sheffield, Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intention to retire, effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Sheffield will continue to serve in his current role until his retirement, and the Company expects to appoint a successor Chief Accounting Officer and principal accounting officer prior to his retirement date. Mr. Sheffield’s departure is not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices or any issues regarding accounting policies or practices.

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3. Sep 29, 2025

   On September 24, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 10 to 12 directors and appointed Patricia “Patty” Watson and Archana “Archie” Deskus as new directors of the Company, effective immediately. Mses. Watson and Deskus will be compensated for their service as directors on the same basis as other non-employee directors of the Company. There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Watson or Ms. Deskus and any other person pursuant to which each was selected as a director, and there are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission between the Company and Ms. Watson or Ms. Deskus required to be disclosed herein.

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4. Apr 28, 2025

   On April 24, 2025, Global Payments Inc. (the "Company") held its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”). At the Annual Meeting, the Company’s shareholders approved the Global Payments 2025 Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”) and the Global Payments Amended and Restated Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). A description of the material terms of each of the Incentive Plan and the ESPP was included in the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2025, in connection with the Annual Meeting, and is incorporated by reference into this

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5. Mar 7, 2025

   On March 3, 2025, Andréa Carter, the Chief Human Resources Officer of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”), notified the Company of her decision to resign effective March 31, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. The Company thanks Ms. Carter for her dedicated service and wishes her well in her future endeavors.

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6. Aug 6, 2024

   Appointment of President and Chief Operating Officer On August 6, 2024, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Robert Cortopassi has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Cortopassi, 49, has served as the Company’s President of International and Vertical Markets since 2022 and, during his 12-year career with the Company, has held various other leadership roles, including President, Global Payments Integrated. In connection with his appointment, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the following compensation package for Mr.

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7. Nov 8, 2023

   On November 3, 2023, Guido Sacchi notified Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Company, effective December 31, 2023. Effective January 1, 2024, Shannon Johnston will become the new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Dr. Sacchi is expected to continue to serve as a senior advisor, assisting with transition through February 2024. Ms. Johnston has served in various senior leadership positions since joining the Company in 2016, most recently as the Company’s Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and Deputy Chief Information Officer. During the transition period, the Company’s Compensation Committee intends to enter into an employment agreement with Ms. Johnston, considering her new position.

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8. Oct 27, 2023

   On October 26, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Kirsten Kliphouse to serve as an independent member on the Board, effective as of October 26, 2023. Ms. Kliphouse’s term as a member of the Board will expire at the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, and until her successor is elected and qualified, or until her earlier death, resignation or removal. Concurrent with her appointment to the Board, Ms. Kliphouse was appointed to the Technology Committee of the Board. Ms. Kliphouse served as President of Google Cloud Americas, where she was responsible for leading and growing the sales, go-to-market, customer engagement, channel and services organizations, from March 2022 until her retirement in July 2023. At Google Cloud, she also served as the Global Chair of the Aspiring Leadership Academy and Women@GoogleCloud.

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9. May 1, 2023

   Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and Director On May 1, 2023, Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) announced that Cameron M. Bready, the Company’s existing President and Chief Operating Officer will succeed Jeffrey S. Sloan as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with the title of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Bready will also be elected to the Board of Directors of the Company as of the Effective Date. Mr. Bready, aged 51, has served as the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer since September 2019. Mr. Bready served as the Company’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2017 to September 2019, and as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from June 2014 to February 2017. Mr.

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10. Oct 28, 2022

    On October 27, 2022, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Joseph Osnoss to serve on the Board, effective that day, for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of shareholders of the Company, and until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his earlier death, resignation or removal. Concurrent with his appointment to the Board, Mr. Osnoss was appointed to the Compensation Committee and the Technology Committee of the Board. In connection with the appointment of Mr. Osnoss to the Board, the size of the Board was increased from eleven to twelve directors. Mr. Osnoss was appointed to the Board pursuant to the previously announced Investment Agreement (the “Investment Agreement”), dated as of August 1, 2022, by and among the Company and Silver Lake Partners VI DE (AIV), L.P. and Silver Lake Alpine II, L.P.

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11. Aug 2, 2022

    In connection with his appointment as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, on July 27, 2022, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved the following compensation package for Mr. Whipple: (i) base salary of $700,000, effective July 1, 2022; (ii) a target bonus of 110% of his base salary, effective July 1, 2022; (iii) a target equity grant having a grant date fair value of $3,930,000, and (iv) an initial one-time equity grant of shares of restricted stock having a grant date fair value of $1,300,000. The restricted shares will vest ratably over a 3-year period, subject to his continued employment with the Company on each respective vesting date. On August 2, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to Mr. Whipple’s current employment agreement reflecting Mr. Whipple’s new title and compensation. Mr.

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12. Jun 2, 2022

    On May 31, 2022, Paul M. Todd notified Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2022. Effective July 1, 2022, Josh Whipple will become the new Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Todd is expected to continue to serve as a senior advisor assisting with his successor’s transition through the third quarter of 2022. Mr. Whipple, age 49, has served as the Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and Enterprise Risk Officer of the Company since September 2019. Mr. Whipple acted as EVP, Strategic Planning and Corporate Development from April 2017 to September 2019, and had previously served in senior leadership positions with the Company since joining in 2015.

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13. Sep 20, 2019

    The information set forth in the Introductory Note is incorporated herein by reference. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, the following former directors of TSYS were appointed to the Board of Directors of Global Payments (the “ Board ”): M. Troy Woods, Kriss Cloninger III, F. Thaddeus Arroyo, Joia M. Johnson, Connie D. McDaniel and John T. Turner (collectively, the “ New Directors ”). Pursuant to the Declassification Articles Amendment (as defined below), each New Director will hold office until the next annual meeting of Global Payments shareholders, and until such New Director’s successor is elected and qualified, or until such New Director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, Mr.

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14. Aug 30, 2018

    Effective August 27, 2018, David E. Mangum will no longer serve as President and Chief Operating Officer and will be leaving the Company. On August 27, 2018, the Company entered into amendments to the employment agreements with Jeffrey S. Sloan, Chief Executive Officer, Cameron M. Bready, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Guido F. Sacchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer and David L. Green, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, which extended the term of each executive’s employment agreement through August 27, 2021. All other material terms of the employment agreements remain unchanged.

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15. Mar 2, 2017

    On February 27, 2017, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Global Payments Inc. (the “Company”) appointed William B. Plummer as a member of the Board, effective as of March 6, 2017. Mr. Plummer will serve as a Class II director of the Company, which class will stand for reelection at the Company’s 2017 annual meeting of shareholders. In addition, Mr. Plummer was appointed as a member of the Company’s Audit Committee, effective as of March 6, 2017. Mr. Plummer has served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of United Rentals, Inc., a publicly-traded equipment rental company, since December 2008. He also serves as a director and member of the audit committee of John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a publisher and service provider in the scientific research, higher education and professional development fields. As a non-employee director, Mr.

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