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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 11, 2009)

Filed February 11, 2009For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on February 11, 2009, to report its Fourth Quarter 2008 financial results. The filing primarily consists of furnishing an earnings release and a financial results presentation as exhibits. This allows investors to access the company's performance for the period ending December 31, 2008. While the 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the attached exhibits for crucial performance data, including revenue, earnings per share, and any segment-specific information. Investors should review these exhibits to understand the company's operational and financial condition as of the end of 2008, which is particularly important given the prevailing economic climate of that time.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing reports on Fourth Quarter 2008 earnings and financial condition.
  • 2Key financial details are provided in attached Exhibit 99.1 (earnings release) and Exhibit 99.2 (financial results presentation).
  • 3The information is furnished, not filed, meaning it's not subject to the same liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4This filing serves as a notification to investors about the release of Q4 2008 results.
  • 5The Chief Financial Officer, George P. Scanlon, signed the filing, indicating official company endorsement of the reported information.
  • 6Investors are directed to review the exhibits for specific performance metrics and operational updates.
  • 7The filing precedes the broader economic uncertainties of 2009, making the Q4 2008 performance a key indicator.

Frequently Asked Questions

The actual financial results for the Fourth Quarter of 2008 are provided in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and Exhibit 99.2 (the financial results presentation) attached to this 8-K filing.

When information is furnished, it means the company is providing it to the SEC and the public, but it is not subject to the same legal liabilities under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as information that is officially 'filed'. This is a common practice for earnings releases included in 8-Ks.

This earnings release covers the financial results for the Fourth Quarter of 2008, which is the period ending on December 31, 2008.

The filing was signed by George P. Scanlon, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.