8-K/ALeadership Changes

FISERV INC 8-K/A Report, Executive Changes (Nov 28, 2007)

Filed November 28, 2007For Securities:FISV

Summary

This Form 8-K/A filing from Fiserv, Inc. serves as an amendment to a previous 8-K report filed on August 24, 2007. The primary purpose of this amendment is to provide updated information regarding the committee assignments of Mr. Doyle R. Simons, who was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 21, 2007. Previously, details about his committee memberships were omitted as they were not finalized at the time of the initial filing. This amendment clarifies that Mr. Simons has now been appointed as a member of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, effective November 27, 2007. For investors, this filing confirms the completion of Mr. Simons' board integration, specifically his role within a key committee. The report also provides background information on Mr. Simons, highlighting his extensive executive experience, most recently as an Executive Vice President at Temple-Inland, Inc., and his educational qualifications. This information is relevant for assessing the expertise and strategic contributions he brings to Fiserv's board.

Key Highlights

  • 1Amendment to a previous Form 8-K filing dated August 24, 2007.
  • 2Provides updated information on committee assignments for Board member Doyle R. Simons.
  • 3Doyle R. Simons was appointed to the Board of Directors effective August 21, 2007.
  • 4Doyle R. Simons appointed as a member of the Compensation Committee on November 27, 2007.
  • 5Mr. Simons brings executive experience from Temple-Inland, Inc., where he served as Executive Vice President.
  • 6Details Mr. Simons' educational background, including degrees from Baylor University and The University of Texas, and the Stanford Executive Program.
  • 7The filing is signed by Thomas J. Hirsch, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing is an amendment to a previous 8-K report to provide updated information on the committee assignments of Doyle R. Simons, a new member of the Board of Directors. Specifically, it confirms his appointment to the Compensation Committee.

Mr. Simons was elected to the Board of Directors effective August 21, 2007. He was appointed to the Compensation Committee on November 27, 2007.

Mr. Simons has significant executive experience, most recently serving as an Executive Vice President at Temple-Inland, Inc. since 2005. Prior to that, he held positions such as Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President—Administration at Temple-Inland.

The original 8-K filing on August 24, 2007, did not include the committee assignments because Mr. Simons had not yet been appointed to serve on any board committee at that time. This amendment provides the necessary update once the appointment was finalized.