Summary
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) announced its third quarter 2012 financial results on November 5, 2012. The company issued an earnings release detailing its performance for the period ending September 30, 2012. This 8-K filing serves to furnish this information, including the attached press release as Exhibit 99.1, without being formally "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Investors should note that the information furnished in this report will not be incorporated by reference into future SEC filings such as registration statements or other documents under the Securities Act of 1933.
Key Highlights
- 1FIS reported its third quarter 2012 financial results on November 5, 2012.
- 2The company issued a press release detailing its Q3 2012 earnings.
- 3The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.
- 4The information furnished in this report is not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act.
- 5This information will not be incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, such as registration statements.
- 6The focus of the filing is the announcement of Q3 2012 financial performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce and furnish Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s (FIS) financial results for the third quarter of 2012, as detailed in their earnings release.
The specific financial details are contained within the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should refer to this exhibit for detailed financial performance information.
This filing primarily serves to disseminate the Q3 2012 earnings release. It does not appear to contain other material events or disclosures beyond the financial results themselves.
The company is furnishing this information under Item 2.02 and 9.01, which means it is being provided to the SEC but is not subject to the same liabilities and requirements as formally 'filed' information under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This is a common practice for earnings releases.