First Data Corporation
Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (Map) Phone: 303-488-8000
Fax: 303-967-7000
Toll Free: 800-735-3362
http://www.firstdatacorp.com
Overview
Paper, plastic, or Internet -- First Data moves the money. The company covers virtually all the bases when it comes to transaction processing and funds transfer. Primary segments include commercial services and financial services, (merchant and debit network processing, check verification, prepaid cards, statement and card processing), and First Data International. Through its integrated payment segment, the company also provides official checks and money orders, remote clearing, and similar services. Subsidiary TeleCheck provides paper check processing services, although the use of paper checks has been dropping steadily. Investment firm KKR bought First Data in 2007.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for First Data Corporation
| Company Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2006 Sales (mil.) | £3,611.8 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | (33.0%) |
| 2006 Net Income (mil.) | £772.4 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | (11.9%) |
| 2006 Employees | 29,000 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | (12.1%) |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for First Data Corporation
| EVP Human Resources | Peter W. Boucher (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| Director, Corporate Communications | Nancy Etheredge Connect to this executive |
| Chairman and CEO | Michael D. Capellas Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
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- #34 in Forbes Largest Private Companies
- #315 in FORTUNE 500




