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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 1, 2018)

Filed May 1, 2018For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on May 1, 2018, to report its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. The primary purpose of this filing is to furnish a press release detailing these results, which is incorporated by reference. Investors should note that the information provided in this Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain regulatory purposes, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor will it be automatically incorporated into future registration statements. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the actual results. This press release would typically include key metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), net income, and potentially segment performance. Investors rely on these furnished results to assess the company's operational performance and financial health during the reporting period, and to inform their investment decisions.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2018 via an 8-K filing on May 1, 2018.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.
  • 3Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act purposes, limiting liability.
  • 4The furnished information will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings like registration statements.
  • 5Investors must refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific financial performance data.
  • 6This 8-K serves as notification and public dissemination of the company's quarterly financial performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s (FIS) financial results for the first quarter of 2018, ended March 31, 2018, through an attached press release.

The detailed financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should consult this exhibit for specific figures.

No, the information provided in Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is being 'furnished,' not 'filed.' This means it is not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and it won't be automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

For investors, 'furnished' means the information is publicly disclosed as required but does not carry the same legal implications for accuracy as information that is officially 'filed.' It primarily serves to update the market on the company's financial performance for the period.