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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2014)

Filed May 1, 2014For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2014, to announce its first quarter 2014 financial results. The filing primarily serves as a notification of the earnings release, which is attached as an exhibit. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory context of the disclosed results.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS reported its first quarter 2014 financial results on May 1, 2014.
  • 2The core of the filing is the attached earnings release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 3The company is utilizing the 8-K filing to disseminate its quarterly earnings announcement.
  • 4Information provided in Items 2.02 and 9.01 is furnished, not filed, under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 5This furnishing status means the information is not subject to the same liabilities as formally filed documents.
  • 6The filing does not incorporate these results by reference into other SEC filings like registration statements.
  • 7Investors should refer to Exhibit 99.1 for the specific financial details of the first quarter 2014 performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide access to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s earnings release for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. It formally notifies the public and SEC of the company's latest financial performance.

The actual financial results for the first quarter of 2014 are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. You will need to review that exhibit for specific figures and commentary on performance.

No, the information provided in Item 2.02 and Item 9.01 of this 8-K is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it's being made available to the public but does not carry the same legal liability under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as formally filed documents.

No, the information furnished in this 8-K will not be automatically incorporated by reference into other FIS SEC filings, such as registration statements, unless explicitly stated otherwise in those future filings.