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FISERV INC 8-K Report (Jul 30, 2002)

Filed July 30, 2002For Securities:FISV

Summary

This 8-K filing from Fiserv, Inc. (FISV), dated July 30, 2002, primarily reports on the filing of sworn statements by its principal executive and financial officers. These statements, dated July 24, 2002, address facts and circumstances related to the company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This action was taken in response to SEC Order No. 4-460, which mandated sworn statements pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Exchange Act. For investors, this filing signifies increased regulatory scrutiny and a focus on the integrity of Fiserv's disclosures. While the content of the sworn statements themselves is not detailed in this 8-K, their submission indicates a proactive measure by Fiserv to comply with SEC requirements and address any potential concerns regarding past or ongoing filings. Investors should monitor any further communications or filings from Fiserv that may provide more context on the nature of these circumstances.

Key Highlights

  • 1Fiserv, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on July 30, 2002, with the earliest event date being July 24, 2002.
  • 2The filing includes sworn statements from the Principal Executive Officer (Leslie M. Muma) and Principal Financial Officer (Kenneth R. Jensen).
  • 3These statements are related to facts and circumstances concerning Fiserv's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 4The sworn statements were submitted in compliance with SEC Order No. 4-460.
  • 5The order requires sworn statements pursuant to Section 21(a)(1) of the Exchange Act.
  • 6Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 contain these sworn statements, which are incorporated by reference into the filing.
  • 7Kenneth R. Jensen, CFO, signed the report on behalf of Fiserv, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report that Fiserv's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have each filed sworn statements with the SEC. These statements address facts and circumstances related to the company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in compliance with SEC Order No. 4-460.

The SEC issued Order No. 4-460, requiring public companies to file sworn statements from their principal executive and financial officers regarding the accuracy and completeness of their Exchange Act filings. Fiserv is complying with this order.

No, this 8-K filing itself does not detail the specific facts or circumstances addressed in the sworn statements. It only reports that the statements have been filed as required by the SEC. Investors would need to refer to Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for the content of these statements, though the filing does not elaborate on them further.

This filing indicates increased regulatory oversight and a focus on the integrity of Fiserv's financial reporting and disclosures. It suggests that the SEC may have had concerns or is proactively seeking assurance regarding the company's compliance with securities laws. Investors should view this as a signal to pay close attention to Fiserv's subsequent communications and filings for any further disclosures or developments.