Global Payments reported strong fourth quarter results, exceeding expectations for both the quarter and the full year. The merger with TSYS drove significant growth and the company is optimistic about the financial outlook for 2020.
GAAP revenues were $2.0 billion, compared to $881 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted net revenue grew 120% to $1.80 billion, compared to $819 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted earnings per share grew 22% to $1.62, compared to $1.33 in the fourth quarter of 2018.
Adjusted operating margin was 38.3%, substantially exceeding expectations.
The company expects full year 2020 adjusted net revenue of $7.68 billion to $7.75 billion, representing growth of 67% to 69%, or 8% to 9% on a combined basis. Annual adjusted operating margin for 2020 is expected to expand by up to 250 basis points on a combined basis and by up to 75 basis points on a reported basis. We expect adjusted earnings per share growth of 20% to 23% over 2019.
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