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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 15, 2005)

Filed September 15, 2005For Securities:FIS

Summary

This 8-K filing from Certegy Inc. (which appears to be operating under the FIS umbrella in this context, although the filing is made by Certegy) on September 15, 2005, announces a significant strategic transaction: the planned combination of Certegy and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS). FIS is described as a majority-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF). This merger aims to create a single, publicly-traded entity, indicating a consolidation of operations and a strategic move to enhance market position. Investors should note that this filing primarily serves as a notification of the merger agreement execution. It includes furnishing a joint press release, the conference call script, and presentation materials related to the transaction. These documents are crucial for understanding the rationale, expected synergies, and initial details of the proposed combination. The filing itself does not contain specific financial results or operational updates beyond the announcement of this significant corporate event.

Key Highlights

  • 1Certegy Inc. and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) have signed a merger agreement to combine Certegy with Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), a subsidiary of FNF.
  • 2The transaction is intended to create a single, publicly-traded entity by merging the operations of Certegy and FIS.
  • 3The filing includes the joint press release announcing the merger, providing key details of the agreement.
  • 4Supporting materials, including the conference call script and presentation slides used by management, are furnished with this report.
  • 5This 8-K filing serves as a notification of the merger agreement and does not contain detailed financial results or forward-looking guidance beyond the transaction announcement.
  • 6The conference call to discuss this transaction was scheduled for September 15, 2005, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is the announcement of a merger agreement between Certegy Inc. and Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), which is a subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF). The combination aims to create a single, publicly-traded company.

The key companies are Certegy Inc., Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF).

The furnished exhibits include a joint press release announcing the merger, the script used by management during the conference call to discuss the transaction, and presentation materials used during that call. These documents provide details and context about the proposed combination.

No, this 8-K filing primarily announces the execution of the merger agreement. It does not contain specific financial results or detailed operational updates beyond the information related to the merger announcement and the accompanying conference call.