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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Jan 12, 2026)

Reports
Acquisitions & Dispositions·Regulation FD·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed January 12, 2026
Period End
January 9, 2026
Security
FIS
In the record · 2016–202610-K1110-Q338-K168

FIS filed 11 annual reports (10-K), 33 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 168 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

  1. Deal closed8-K · Jul ’19Jul ’19
  2. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’21Mar ’21
  3. Material agreement8-K · Mar ’23Mar ’23
  4. Leadership change8-K · Mar ’25Mar ’25

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed January 12, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) announced the completion of a significant strategic transaction on January 9, 2026.

This multi-faceted deal involved FIS acquiring the Issuer Solutions business from Global Payments Inc. in exchange for its equity interests in Worldpay and approximately $7.7 billiona in cash. Simultaneously, Global Payments completed its acquisition of the remaining equity in Worldpay not owned by FIS. This transaction effectively reshapes FIS's business by divesting its stake in Worldpay and acquiring a new business segment, Issuer Solutions.

The financial implications of this deal are substantial. Worldpay was valued at $24.25 billionb, while the Issuer Solutions business was valued at $13.5 billion.

The cash component of the transaction is subject to customary post-closing adjustments, which could slightly alter the final net cash outflow for FIS. Investors should note that while the press release announcing the closing was furnished on January 12, 2026, detailed financial statements and pro forma information related to the acquired business will be filed by amendment within 71 days, which will be crucial for a complete understanding of the transaction's impact.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. FIS has completed the acquisition of the Issuer Solutions business from Global Payments Inc.
  2. FIS has divested its equity interests in Worldpay as part of this transaction.
  3. The transaction involved an exchange of FIS's Worldpay stake and approximately $7.7 billion in cash for the Issuer Solutions business.
  4. Worldpay was valued at $24.25 billion and Issuer Solutions business at $13.5 billion as part of the overall deal.
  5. The cash component is subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
  6. Detailed financial statements and pro forma information for the acquired business will be filed by amendment within 71 days.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What exactly did FIS acquire and divest in this transaction?

    FIS acquired the Issuer Solutions business from Global Payments Inc. and simultaneously divested its equity interests in Worldpay.

  2. What was the financial structure of the deal?

    FIS acquired the Issuer Solutions business by contributing its stake in Worldpay and approximately $7.7 billion in cash. The valuation of Worldpay was $24.25 billion, and the Issuer Solutions business was valued at $13.5 billion.

  3. When will investors have access to detailed financial information about the acquired business?

    FIS will file the required financial statements and pro forma financial information for the acquired business by amendment within 71 calendar days after the filing of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

  4. Are there any potential changes to the cash component of the transaction?

    Yes, the approximately $7.7 billion cash payment is subject to customary post-closing adjustments related to the purchase price for both Worldpay and the Issuer Solutions business.

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