First Data Hosts Investor and Analyst Conference on International Business Strategy

First Data, a leading provider of electronic commerce and payment solutions, is set to host an investor and analyst conference on Thursday, September 15, 2005, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colorado. The meeting will focus on the company's international business strategy, with presentations by key executives, including Charlie Fote, chairman and chief executive officer, Christina Gold, president of Western Union, and Pam Patsley, president of First Data International. The event is expected to provide valuable insights into the company's global operations and growth prospects.

Key Takeaways:

  • First Data will host an investor and analyst conference on September 15, 2005, to discuss its international business strategy.
  • Key executives, including Charlie Fote, Christina Gold, and Pam Patsley, will present at the meeting.
  • The company's international operations will be a major focus of the conference, highlighting its global reach and growth prospects.
  • Western Union, a subsidiary of First Data, has a large money transfer network with approximately 233,000 Agent locations in over 200 countries and territories.
  • The company's STAR Network offers PIN-secured debit acceptance at 1.7 million ATM and retail locations.
  • First Data's portfolio of services and solutions includes credit, debit, private-label, smart, and stored-value card issuing and merchant transaction processing services.

Statistics:

  • 4.1 million merchant locations serviced by First Data worldwide.
  • 1,400 card issuers served by First Data.
  • Millions of consumers served by First Data worldwide.
  • 233,000 Agent locations in Western Union's money transfer network.
  • 1.7 million ATM and retail locations on the STAR Network.
  • First Data's global operations span over 200 countries and territories.

Sources:

  • First Data Corp. investor relations. "First Data Corp. Pending Investor and Analyst Conference for International Business Strategy." Unavailable date. Document reference: FDC-1.