Seeking Alpha·2026-01-08 14:56Group 1 - The author identifies as an independent investor rather than a professional analyst, preferring the terms "contributor" or "author" to describe their role [1][3] - The author has over 30 years of personal investment experience in the stock market and has a background in economics and finance [1] - The author has worked in various capacities within the financial industry, including as a buy-side analyst, fund co-manager, and analyst at a multi-strategy hedge fund, gaining insights into capital structures and M&A situations [1] - The author transitioned to a role at a financial regulatory authority, focusing on international regulation and company supervision, which provided valuable insights into corporate operations and regulatory politics [1] - The author emphasizes the importance of reading between the lines in corporate communications, understanding that messages are tailored for specific audiences [1] Group 2 - The author expresses a desire to share personal investment views and engage in discussions with the public, while adhering to compliance regulations by limiting contributions to publicly available information [1] - The author holds a beneficial long position in shares of GPN and FISV, indicating a personal investment interest in these companies [2] - The author clarifies that the content shared is not intended as investment, tax, or legal advice, and encourages readers to conduct their own research before making investment decisions [3][4]