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FIS (NYSE: FIS) expands board, appoints Anil Chakravarthy as new director

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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. announced a governance change as its Board of Directors increased in size from nine to ten members and elected Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy as a new director, effective January 20, 2026, with an initial term running through the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board determined that he is independent under New York Stock Exchange and U.S. securities law standards.

Mr. Chakravarthy will receive director compensation consistent with the Company’s other non-employee directors, with his initial restricted stock unit award prorated. He has been appointed to the Audit Committee and the Risk and Technology Committee. The Company states there are no arrangements or understandings behind his selection and no related-party transactions requiring disclosure. A press release describing his election is included as an exhibit.

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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
(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)
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:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
TradingName of each exchange
Title of each classSymbol(s)on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareFISNew York Stock Exchange
1.500% Senior Notes due 2027FIS27New York Stock Exchange
1.000% Senior Notes due 2028FIS28New York Stock Exchange
2.250% Senior Notes due 2029FIS29New York Stock Exchange
2.000% Senior Notes due 2030FIS30New York Stock Exchange
3.360% Senior Notes due 2031FIS31New York Stock Exchange
2.950% Senior Notes due 2039FIS39New 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. o






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
Number
Exhibit Description
99.1
Press release, dated January 22, 2026.
104Cover 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)
Date: January 22, 2026By:/s/ Caroline Tsai
Name:Caroline Tsai
Title:Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer and Corporate Secretary



FAQ

What board change did FIS (FIS) disclose in this 8-K?

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. disclosed that its Board of Directors increased in size from nine to ten directors and elected Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy to fill the new seat.

Who is the new independent director added to FIS (FIS)?

The Company elected Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy as a director with an initial term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and the Board determined he is independent under New York Stock Exchange and U.S. securities rules.

Which FIS board committees will Anil Srinivasa Chakravarthy serve on?

Mr. Chakravarthy has been appointed as a member of the Board’s Audit Committee and the Risk and Technology Committee.

How will the new FIS director be compensated?

He will receive compensation consistent with other non-employee directors as described in the Company’s 2025 proxy statement, and his initial restricted stock unit award will be prorated.

Did FIS disclose any related-party arrangements involving the new director?

Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. stated there are no arrangements or understandings with other persons regarding his election and no material interests in related person transactions requiring disclosure.

What exhibits accompany this FIS 8-K about the board change?

The filing includes a press release dated January 22, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 and a Cover Page Interactive Data File as Exhibit 104.

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