8-K
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS)
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):
January 19, 2026
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
1-16427
(Commission File Number)
| Georgia | 37-1490331 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
347 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
(Addresses of Principal Executive Offices)
(904) 438-6000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | ||
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| Trading | Name of each exchange | |
| Title of each class | Symbol(s) | on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | FIS | 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 |
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On January 19, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine to ten directors and elected Mr. Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy to fill the resulting vacancy, effective January 20, 2026, with an initial term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The Board has affirmatively determined that Mr. Chakravarthy is “independent” under the rules of the New York Stock Exchange and the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Mr. Chakravarthy will receive compensation consistent with that received by the Company’s other non-employee directors, as described in the Company’s proxy statement on Schedule 14A for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 28, 2025, provided that the initial award of restricted stock units will be prorated.
Mr. Chakravarthy has been appointed to serve as a member of each of the Audit Committee and the Risk and Technology Committee of the Board. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Chakravarthy and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Chakravarthy was elected as a director of the Company, nor does Mr. Chakravarthy have any direct or indirect material interests in any related person transactions required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
The press release announcing Mr. Chakravarthy’s election to the Board is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| Exhibit<br>Number | Exhibit Description |
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| 99.1 | Press release, datedJanuary 22, 2026.newdirectoranilsrinivasach.htm |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
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.
| Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (Registrant) | ||
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| Date: January 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Caroline Tsai |
| Name: | Caroline Tsai | |
| Title: | Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Document
Exhibit 99.1
FIS Appoints Anil Chakravarthy to the Board of Directors
Accomplished technology leader with deep experience in enterprise software, cloud transformation and artificial intelligence (AI)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)— January 22, 2026 -- Global financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FIS) today announced the appointment of Anil Chakravarthy to its Board of Directors (the "Board"). His appointment increases the size of the Board from nine to ten directors, nine of whom, including Mr. Chakravarthy, are independent.
"We are pleased to welcome Anil to the FIS Board," said Jeffrey Goldstein, Independent Chairman of the Board. "He is an accomplished technology leader who brings deep expertise in enterprise software, cloud transformation, and AI-powered enterprise solutions. His track record of driving AI transformation at scale and his extensive experience in SaaS and data management will be invaluable as FIS continues to advance financial technology innovation and deliver exceptional value to our clients."
Stephanie Ferris, Chief Executive Officer and President of FIS, said: "Anil's expertise in customer experience orchestration and AI-powered solutions aligns perfectly with FIS' strategic priorities and vision to unlock financial technology across the money lifecycle. His proven leadership in transforming global enterprises to cloud and subscription models will provide valuable insights as we continue to innovate and expand our capabilities. I look forward to working with him as we execute our strategic vision."
About Anil Chakravarthy
Mr. Chakravarthy currently serves as President, Customer Experience Orchestration Business at Adobe, the global technology leader unleashing creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe's Customer Experience Orchestration solutions span brand visibility, content supply chain and customer engagement and enable personalization to the individual at global scale. Mr. Chakravarthy is also responsible for Adobe's worldwide field operations, including enterprise sales, professional services, and customer success. Prior to Adobe, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Informatica from 2015 to 2020, where he led the company's successful transformation to cloud and subscription services after joining as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer in 2013. Earlier in his career, Mr. Chakravarthy held leadership roles at Symantec Corporation, including Executive Vice President of Information Security, led product management for Enterprise Security Services at VeriSign, and began his career at McKinsey & Company, where he co-led the E-Business Practice in the Silicon Valley Business Technology Office.
About FIS
FIS is a financial technology company providing solutions to financial institutions, businesses and developers. We unlock financial technology to the world across the money lifecycle underpinning the world’s financial system. Our people are dedicated to advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests, by helping our clients to confidently run, grow and protect their businesses. Our expertise comes from decades of experience helping financial institutions and businesses of all sizes adapt to meet the needs of their customers by harnessing where reliability meets innovation in financial technology. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., FIS is a member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index. To learn more, visit FISglobal.com. Follow FIS on LinkedIn, Facebook and X.
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