First Data Corporation

5565 Glenridge Connector, NE
Atlanta, GA 30342 (Map)
Phone: 303-967-8000
Fax: 303-967-7000
Toll Free: 800-735-3362
http://www.firstdatacorp.com

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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.

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Company Type Private
Fiscal Year-End December
2008 Sales (mil.) £6,085.1
1-Year Sales Growth 9.4%
2008 Net Income (mil.) (£2,599.6)
2008 Employees 26,600
1-Year Employee Growth (1.5%)
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Chairman and CEO Michael D. Capellas
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EVP and CFO W. Patrick (Pat) Shannon
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EVP Operations and Technology Robert P. (Bob) DeRodes
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