Fidelity National Information Services Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update, Financial Statements and Exhibits
$FIS
Business Services
Consumer Discretionary
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 March 10, 2025, Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (the “Company”) was notified by Mr. Lee Adrean, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) and Chair of the Audit Committee, of his decision not to stand for re-election at the Company’s 2025 annual meeting of shareholders (the “2025 Shareholder Meeting”). Mr. Adrean’s decision was not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matters relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.
The Company’s Board and management team thank Mr. Adrean for his commitment and dedication to the Board and the Company during his years as a director, including his leadership as Chair of the Audit Committee, and wish him the best with his future endeavors. Stephanie Ferris, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, stated, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Lee Adrean for his distinguished service as a member of our Board and predecessor companies for a combined 11 years. Lee has made extraordinary contributions to our Company and his dedication and guidance have been instrumental in driving the evolution of our business, positioning FIS for success. I am deeply grateful for his commitment to FIS over the years.”
On March 13, 2025, the Board appointed Ms. Nicole Anasenes to succeed Mr. Adrean as Chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. Ms. Anasenes has served on the Company’s Audit Committee since her appointment to the Board in October 2024. She brings 20+ years of financial expertise to this leadership position, including experience as a former Chief Financial Officer at several companies and service on audit committees of other publicly traded companies.
In connection with Mr. Adrean’s departure, the Board approved a decrease in the size of the Board from ten to nine directors, effective immediately following the 2025 Shareholder Meeting.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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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) | |||||||||||
| Date: March 14, 2025 | By: | /s/ Caroline Tsai | |||||||||
| Name: | Caroline Tsai | ||||||||||
| Title: | Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||||||||||