01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed January 22, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) announced a change to its Board of Directors through an 8-K filing on January 22, 2026.
The Board has been expanded to ten directors with the appointment of Mr. Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy, effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Chakravarthy has been deemed independent by NYSE and SEC standards and will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. This expansion and appointment are key governance updates for the company.
Mr. Chakravarthy's compensation will align with the standard compensation for other non-employee directors, with a prorated initial award of restricted stock units. Notably, he has been appointed to serve on both the Audit Committee and the Risk and Technology Committee of the Board. The filing confirms no undisclosed arrangements or material interests in related person transactions involving Mr. Chakravarthy, indicating a standard and transparent onboarding process for the new director.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) expanded its Board of Directors from nine to ten members.
- Mr. Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy was elected as a new director, effective January 20, 2026.
- Mr. Chakravarthy has been determined to be an independent director according to NYSE and SEC regulations.
- The new director's term will expire at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
- Mr. Chakravarthy will receive standard compensation for non-employee directors, with prorated initial RSUs.
- He has been appointed to key Board committees: Audit Committee and Risk and Technology Committee.
- There are no disclosed related-party transactions or special arrangements concerning Mr. Chakravarthy's appointment.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy and what is his role at FIS?
Mr. Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy is a newly appointed independent director on the Board of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS). He was elected to fill a vacancy created by an expansion of the Board and will serve until the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
What committees will Mr. Chakravarthy serve on?
Mr. Chakravarthy has been appointed to serve as a member of both the Audit Committee and the Risk and Technology Committee of the FIS Board of Directors.
How will Mr. Chakravarthy be compensated as a director?
Mr. Chakravarthy will receive compensation consistent with that of other non-employee directors at FIS. His initial award of restricted stock units will be prorated to reflect his commencement date.
Are there any conflicts of interest or undisclosed related-party transactions related to Mr. Chakravarthy's appointment?
The filing explicitly states that there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons regarding his election, nor does he have any direct or indirect material interests in any related-person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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