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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 7, 2017)

Filed February 7, 2017For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on February 7, 2017, to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. The filing primarily incorporates by reference a press release detailing these results. Investors should note that the information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for liability purposes under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. The core of this report is the financial performance data presented in the press release, which would typically include revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and other key operating metrics for the periods covered. While the 8-K itself does not provide the detailed financial figures, it serves as the official notification that these results have been publicly disseminated. Investors would need to refer to the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the specific financial data, including any year-over-year comparisons, segment performance, and management's commentary on the results and outlook. This report signals the end of the fiscal year and provides the basis for ongoing investor analysis and valuation.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results via press release on February 7, 2017.
  • 2The 8-K filing incorporates the press release by reference as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 3This report confirms the public release of FIS's year-end financial performance.
  • 4Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered "filed" for Section 18 liability purposes.
  • 5The furnished information will not be automatically incorporated into other FIS registration statements or filings.
  • 6Investors must consult Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) for detailed financial figures and performance commentary.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report that Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2016, through a press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors need to refer to that document for the actual numbers and performance details.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02, including the press release, is explicitly stated as not being "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same liability implications as information formally filed with the SEC.

No, the filing explicitly states that the information furnished in this Item 2.02 will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.