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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 25, 2007)

Filed July 25, 2007For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on July 25, 2007, primarily to disclose updated details regarding a significant data security incident and to furnish its Second Quarter 2007 earnings release. The company reported an increase in the number of stolen consumer records from a former employee, now estimated at approximately 8.5 million total records. This includes an escalation in compromised checking account and credit card information, with 5.7 million checking account records and 1.5 million credit card records affected. While FIS currently sees no evidence of the stolen data being used for fraudulent activities and anticipates no significant liability, the ongoing investigation could lead to further discoveries and potential adverse impacts from regulators or customers.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS disclosed an updated estimate of approximately 8.5 million stolen consumer records due to a former employee's theft.
  • 2The incident now impacts an increased number of checking account records (5.7 million) and credit card records (1.5 million).
  • 3A portion of the compromised credit card data originated from FIS's credit card issuance business.
  • 4The company continues to believe the stolen data is being used solely for marketing purposes and does not anticipate significant financial fraud or liability.
  • 5The investigation into the data breach is ongoing, with the possibility of identifying more compromised records.
  • 6FIS furnished its Second Quarter 2007 earnings release as an exhibit, although specific financial results are not detailed within the 8-K text itself.
  • 7The company acknowledges potential adverse impacts on its relationships with governing organizations, customers, or regulators, despite current expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary concern is the updated disclosure regarding a data security incident where approximately 8.5 million consumer records were stolen by a former employee. This includes an increase in compromised checking account and credit card information.

FIS currently believes the stolen information is being used only for marketing purposes and does not anticipate significant liability for financial fraud. However, the investigation is ongoing, and the company acknowledges the possibility of further record identification and potential adverse consequences from regulators or customers.

This filing primarily serves to disclose the data breach details and furnishes the Q2 2007 earnings release as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1). The specific financial performance for the second quarter of 2007 is contained within that separate earnings release document, not detailed within the text of the 8-K itself.

Approximately 8.5 million consumer records were stolen. Some contained only identifying information (name, address, phone, date of birth). More significantly, 5.7 million records included checking account information, and 1.5 million included credit card information.