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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 6, 2021)

Filed May 6, 2021For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) reported its first-quarter 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021, via an 8-K filing. While the filing itself primarily serves to furnish a press release detailing these results, the key takeaway for investors is the company's performance and forward-looking guidance. The press release likely contains crucial metrics such as revenue, earnings per share (EPS), and potentially adjusted figures, alongside management's outlook for the upcoming quarter and the full fiscal year. Investors should scrutinize these figures for signs of growth, profitability trends, and any deviations from previous expectations. The provided 8-K excerpt indicates that the company issued guidance for both the second quarter of 2021 and the full year 2021. This forward-looking information is critical for valuation and investment decisions. Investors will be keen to understand the assumptions underpinning this guidance, particularly in light of the prevailing economic conditions. Any significant changes in guidance, whether positive or negative, will likely influence the stock's performance and investor sentiment.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced Q1 2021 financial results on May 6, 2021.
  • 2The company provided financial guidance for Q2 2021.
  • 3Full-year 2021 financial guidance was also issued.
  • 4The press release containing detailed results and guidance is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5The information is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for certain SEC liability purposes.
  • 6Interactive data file (XBRL) is included for the cover page.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific financial metrics. Instead, it references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) which was issued on the same day and announces the financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Investors would need to refer to that press release for details on revenue, EPS, and other operating results.

The filing states that FIS provided guidance for both the three months ending June 30, 2021 (Q2 2021) and for the full fiscal year 2021. The specifics of this guidance would be detailed within the furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).

The filing explicitly states that the information included in Item 2.02 and its accompanying exhibits is being 'furnished' and shall not be deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. This means FIS is generally not subject to the liabilities associated with that section for this furnished information.

The detailed financial results for Q1 2021 and the guidance for Q2 2021 and full-year 2021 are located in the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.