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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 2, 2006)

Filed May 2, 2006For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K report on May 2, 2006, primarily to announce its financial results for the First Quarter of 2006, as detailed in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1). Investors should note that the information furnished in this report is not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, meaning it does not carry the same liability implications. The company also reported a change in its Board of Directors, with James K. Hunt being elected to fill a vacancy.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced its First Quarter 2006 financial results via an earnings release filed as an exhibit.
  • 2The filing includes the official press release detailing the Q1 2006 financial performance.
  • 3James K. Hunt was appointed to the FIS Board of Directors on April 26, 2006.
  • 4Mr. Hunt's appointment fills a vacancy previously held by Terry Christensen.
  • 5Mr. Hunt brings experience from Bison Capital Asset Management and SunAmerica (an AIG company).
  • 6The information provided in the 8-K's Item 2.02 is furnished, not filed, and thus not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s (FIS) financial results for the First Quarter of 2006, which are detailed in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).

Information that is 'furnished' rather than 'filed' under Item 2.02 of an 8-K is generally not subject to the liability provisions of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means that the company and its officers may not face the same legal repercussions for inaccuracies in this specific furnished information compared to information that is officially 'filed'.

James K. Hunt was elected to the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy. He is the founding Managing Partner of Bison Capital Asset Management, LLC, and previously held executive positions at SunAmerica Corporate Finance and SunAmerica Investments (an AIG company). His appointment brings financial and investment expertise to the board.

No, the specific details of the First Quarter 2006 earnings are not included directly in the main body of the 8-K. Instead, they are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this filing.