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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 4, 2021)

Filed November 4, 2021For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) filed an 8-K on November 4, 2021, to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2021, along with updated full-year guidance. The filing primarily incorporates a press release detailing these financial outcomes. Investors should note that this information is furnished and not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it does not carry the same liabilities as formally filed data. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the substantive financial details. Investors would need to refer to this press release for specifics on revenue, earnings, segment performance, and the revised outlook for the remainder of 2021. The focus for investors will be on whether FIS met its targets, the drivers of its performance, and the implications of the updated guidance on future growth and profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS announced financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
  • 2The company provided updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2021.
  • 3The financial results and guidance were disseminated via a press release furnished as an exhibit.
  • 4The information is furnished under Item 2.02 and is not considered "filed" under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
  • 5Exhibit 99.1 contains the detailed press release with financial performance and outlook.
  • 6This filing serves as an announcement vehicle for the company's latest financial performance and forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.'s (FIS) financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2021, and to provide updated guidance for the full fiscal year 2021. The detailed information is contained within the press release furnished as an exhibit.

The detailed financial results and guidance are located in the press release filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K. Investors should review this press release for specific figures on revenue, profitability, and the company's updated outlook.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is not deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Therefore, it does not subject the company to the liabilities associated with formally "filed" information under that section.

Investors should look for key financial metrics such as revenue growth (both reported and organic), net income, earnings per share (EPS), adjusted EBITDA, and segment-specific performance. It's also crucial to examine the updated full-year guidance for revenue and EPS to understand management's expectations for the remainder of 2021.