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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Mar 10, 2026)

Filed March 10, 2026For Securities:FIS

Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) has announced the successful closing of two significant debt offerings on March 10, 2026. The company issued $7.3 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes across various maturities and interest rates, including fixed and floating rate options. Concurrently, FIS also closed on €1 billion in Euro-denominated senior notes, further diversifying its debt structure with fixed and floating rate options. These offerings, underwritten by major financial institutions, were executed under a previously filed registration statement (Form S-3) and prospectus supplements. The proceeds from these issuances will likely be used for general corporate purposes, which could include funding operations, strategic initiatives, or managing existing debt. Investors should view this as a proactive move by FIS to secure substantial funding and potentially optimize its capital structure.

Key Highlights

  • 1FIS successfully closed offerings for USD Notes totaling $7.3 billion and Euro Notes totaling €1 billion on March 10, 2026.
  • 2The USD Notes include $2 billion of 4.450% Senior Notes due 2028, $2.3 billion of 4.550% Senior Notes due 2029, $500 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2029, and $2 billion of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2031.
  • 3The Euro Notes include €500 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2028 and €500 million of 3.450% Senior Notes due 2030.
  • 4The offerings were underwritten by prominent financial institutions including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan, and TD Securities.
  • 5The debt was issued pursuant to multiple Indentures and Supplemental Indentures, with Regions Bank and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association acting as trustees.
  • 6The issuances were registered under FIS's Form S-3 registration statement, indicating a well-planned and executed financing strategy.
  • 7Legal opinions from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP and Troutman Pepper Locke LLP have been filed, affirming the validity of the issued notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

FIS raised a total of $7.3 billion in U.S. dollar-denominated senior notes and €1 billion in Euro-denominated senior notes.

The filing states the notes were offered and sold pursuant to a registration statement and prospectus supplements, which typically implies proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. This could include funding operations, strategic investments, acquisitions, or refinancing existing debt, though specific use of proceeds are not detailed in this 8-K.

For the USD Notes, maturities range from 2028 to 2031 with fixed rates from 4.450% to 4.800%, and a floating rate option for the 2029 notes. For the Euro Notes, maturities are 2028 (floating rate) and 2030 (3.450% fixed rate).

These offerings indicate FIS's proactive approach to capital management, allowing the company to secure substantial funding at what appear to be favorable rates and diversify its debt maturity profile and currency exposure. This can enhance financial flexibility for future growth and operational needs.