In the Q2 2021 investor letter of Artisan Partners, the fund mentioned Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN ) and discussed its stance on the firm. Global Payments Inc. is an Atlanta, Georgia-based financial technology services provider with a $46.8 billion market capitalization. GPN delivered a -26.11% return since the beginning of the year, while its 12-month returns are down by -10.19%. The stock closed at $162.51 per share on September 1, 2021.