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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 26, 2007)

Filed October 26, 2007For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on October 26, 2007, announcing its third-quarter 2007 financial results and a significant strategic decision. The company's Board of Directors has approved exploring a spin-off of its Lender Processing Services (LPS) division into a new, publicly traded entity. This move would involve contributing LPS assets to a new subsidiary, receiving substantial debt securities in return, and distributing the new entity's stock to FIS shareholders. The spin-off, if completed, is expected to occur in mid-2008 and is intended to be tax-free to FIS and its shareholders. This strategic maneuver aims to unlock value by separating the LPS business, which will be financed partly through debt. Investors should note that the completion of this spin-off is subject to various conditions, including regulatory approvals, tax rulings, and market conditions, alongside final board approval.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced its third-quarter 2007 financial results via an earnings release filed as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 2The company's Board of Directors has approved pursuing a spin-off of its Lender Processing Services (LPS) division.
  • 3The LPS division will be established as a separate, publicly traded company (Newco).
  • 4FIS plans to contribute LPS assets to Newco in exchange for 100% of Newco's common stock and approximately $1.6 billion of Newco debt securities.
  • 5FIS intends to distribute 100% of Newco's common stock to FIS shareholders in a tax-free spin-off.
  • 6A debt-for-debt exchange is planned where FIS will swap the Newco debt securities for an equal amount of its own existing debt, which FIS will then retire.
  • 7The spin-off is anticipated to be completed in mid-2008, subject to various approvals and conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main strategic announcement is that Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has approved exploring the spin-off of its Lender Processing Services (LPS) division into a separate, publicly traded company.

The completion of the proposed spin-off is expected to occur in mid-2008, contingent upon receiving necessary approvals and favorable market conditions.

FIS plans to contribute LPS assets to a new subsidiary (Newco) in exchange for Newco stock and approximately $1.6 billion in Newco debt. FIS will then distribute Newco stock to its shareholders tax-free. FIS will also engage in a tax-free debt-for-debt exchange to retire its own debt using the Newco debt securities received.

Key risks include obtaining necessary governmental approvals (IRS, SEC), the ability of Newco to secure debt on acceptable terms, the successful completion of the debt exchange, and prevailing market conditions at the time of the spin-off. Final board approval is also a condition.