Atlanta-based First Data Corporation (FDC) a provider of electronic mercantile relations and payment services, April 17 announced it achieved outstanding first quarter deductions Earnings per share were $040 an increase of 25 percent across first quarter 1999, excluding a non-recurring after-tax without deductions charge of $6 million or $001 by share. Revenue from continuing operations rose 14 percent to $13 billion. First quarter
