FIS Appoints New Chief Legal Officer

TL;DR

FIS names new top lawyer, Brian Stevens moves to advisor role.

AI Summary

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) announced on March 11, 2024, the appointment of Michael L. Canfield as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, effective March 15, 2024. He will succeed Brian L. Stevens, who will transition to a senior advisor role. Canfield previously served as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Fiserv, Inc.

Why It Matters

This leadership change in a key legal role could impact the company's legal strategy and compliance oversight.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing details a routine executive transition and appointment, with no immediate financial or operational risks indicated.

Key Players & Entities

• Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (company) — Filer
• Michael L. Canfield (person) — Appointed Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
• Brian L. Stevens (person) — Departing Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel
• Fiserv, Inc. (company) — Previous employer of Michael L. Canfield

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Key Financial Figures

• $0.01 — ich registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share FIS New York Stock Exchan

Filing Documents

• d705411d8k.htm (8-K) — 37KB
• 0001193125-24-069200.txt ( ) — 237KB
• fis-20240311.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 6KB
• fis-20240311_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 16KB
• fis-20240311_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 28KB
• fis-20240311_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 17KB
• d705411d8k_htm.xml (XML) — 14KB

From the Filing

8-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 11, 2024 Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Georgia 1-16427 37-1490331 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 347 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville , Florida 32202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (904) 438-6000 N/A (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share FIS New York Stock Exchange 1.100% Senior Notes due 2024 FIS24A New York Stock Exchange 0.625% Senior Notes due 2025 FIS25B New York Stock Exchange 1.500% Senior Notes due 2027 FIS27 New York Stock Exchange 1.000% Senior Notes due 2028 FIS28 New York Stock Exchange 2.250% Senior Notes due 2029 FIS29 New York Stock Exchange 2.000% Senior Notes due 2030 FIS30 New York Stock Exchange 3.360% Senior Notes due 2031 FIS31 New York Stock Exchange 2.950% Senior Notes due 2039 FIS39 New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. Item5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On March 11, 2024, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (the "Company") was notified by Ellen Alemany, a member of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), of her decision not to stand for re-election at the Company's 2024 annual meeting of shareholders. Ms. Alemany's choice is the result of her undertaking additional professional and philanthropic commitments, including remaining on the First Citizens Bank board of directors and joining the Executive Committee of The Center for Discovery. It is not because of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices. The Company's Board and management team thank Ms. Alemany for her leadership, guidance and many contributions over her ten years of service. Ms. Alemany's deep experience and expertise in our industry have been invaluable in guiding the Company along its strategic transformation. Throughout her career, Ms. Alemany has been a trailblazer for women in the banking and financial technology industries, and the Company and Board have benefited from her leadership in this area as Chair of the Corporate Governance, Nominating and Sustainability Committee. The Company wishes Ms. Alemany all the best in her future endeavors. - 2 - SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: March 15, 2024 Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Matthew Ricciardi Name: Matthew Ricciardi Title: Deputy General Counsel and Assistant Secretary - 3 -

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