UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 15, 2005
FIRST DATA CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| Delaware | 001-11073 | 47-0731996 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6200 South Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, Colorado | 80111 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (303) 967-8000
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On July 15, 2005, First Data Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release relating to the Company’s earnings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2005. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| (c) | The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith. |
| Exhibit Numbers |
Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on July 15, 2005. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| FIRST DATA CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Stanley J. Andersen | |
| Stanley J. Andersen | ||
| Assistant Secretary | ||
Date: July 15, 2005
Exhibit Index
The following is a list of the Exhibits furnished herewith.
| Exhibit Numbers |
Description of Exhibits | |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by the Company on July 15, 2005. |