JOHNSON JOIA M 4

What Happened
Joia M. Johnson, a director of Global Payments Inc. (GPN), made an open-market purchase of 1,213 shares on February 20, 2026. The shares were acquired at $81.90 per share for a total outlay of $99,345. This was a straight purchase (transaction code P), which is typically viewed by investors as a direct buy rather than a sale or grant.

Key Details

• Transaction date: 2026-02-20
• Price: $81.90 per share
• Shares purchased: 1,213
• Total value: $99,345
• Transaction type/code: Open-market purchase (P)
• Filing date / Accession: Form 4 filed 2026-02-23 (Accession 0001123360-26-000010) — filing appears timely.
• Shares owned after transaction: Not disclosed on this Form 4.
• Notable footnotes: No 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other special footnotes were reported on the filing.

Context
Open-market purchases by directors are often watched by retail investors because they represent a director using personal funds to buy company stock; however, filings do not state motivation. This transaction is straightforward (a purchase), not an option exercise, gift, or award.