FIS Announces Pricing Terms of its Senior Note Tender Offers

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Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) announces pricing terms for Offers to purchase senior notes totaling up to $2.25 billion. The Offers cover 14 separate series of outstanding senior notes, with varying Total Consideration amounts based on maturity dates and reference securities.

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Financial Analyst

The announcement by Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) regarding the pricing terms of its tender offer for certain outstanding senior notes is a strategic financial maneuver that may influence the company's debt structure and interest expense. The repurchase of debt, particularly when targeting notes with varying maturity dates and interest rates, can optimize the company's capital structure and potentially lead to interest cost savings.

From a financial analysis perspective, the decision to buy back debt could be indicative of FIS's internal assessment that its notes are trading at a favorable price, or it could be a proactive step to manage the company's leverage and interest rate exposure. The tender offer's structure, with its tiered acceptance priority levels, suggests a calculated approach to debt management, prioritizing certain maturities and rates over others.

For investors and stakeholders, this move could signal FIS's confidence in its liquidity and balance sheet strength. It's also critical to consider the implied interest rate trends and the potential impact on FIS's cost of capital. The fixed spreads over reference yields provide insight into the premium FIS is willing to pay over the risk-free rate, which in turn affects the overall attractiveness of the offer to debt holders. The timing and execution of such financial strategies are essential, especially in light of prevailing market interest rates and the company's future capital needs.

Debt Market Analyst

Examining the tender offer by FIS in the context of the broader debt market reveals several implications. The offered consideration for each note series reflects the current interest rate environment and the credit spread FIS commands in the market. The reference yields and fixed spreads above these yields are particularly noteworthy, as they provide a benchmark for evaluating the company's creditworthiness and the market's perception of its risk.

Furthermore, the tender offer's impact on the secondary market for FIS's notes is a point of interest. A successful tender offer may lead to reduced liquidity for the affected note series, as a significant portion of these securities would be retired. This could potentially impact the pricing and trading dynamics for the remaining notes in circulation.

For market participants, the tender offer details, such as the total consideration and acceptance priority levels, are critical for making informed decisions. The offer's structure could also influence the pricing strategy for FIS's future debt issuances, as current and potential investors will scrutinize the company's approach to managing its outstanding debt obligations.

Economist

The strategic use of tender offers as seen by FIS reflects broader economic principles, such as the cost of debt capital and the signaling effect to the market. By repurchasing its higher-interest or near-maturity debt, FIS may be attempting to reduce its future interest obligations, which is a prudent move in an environment where interest rates might rise, increasing the cost of borrowing.

The company's decision to repurchase its debt could also be interpreted as a signal of its economic outlook and operational performance. A firm that buys back debt might be perceived as financially stable and expecting strong cash flows, which can be reassuring for investors, especially during periods of economic uncertainty.

It is also important to consider the macroeconomic context, such as inflation rates, monetary policy and economic growth forecasts, as these factors can influence corporate finance decisions. The tender offer could be a response to these macroeconomic conditions, with FIS aiming to lock in lower interest rates before potential hikes or to adjust its debt profile in anticipation of changes in the economic cycle.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fidelity National Information Services, FIS™, (NYSE: FIS), a global leader in financial services technology, today announced the pricing terms of its previously announced 14 separate offers (the “Offers”) to purchase for cash up to $2,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding senior notes of the series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”).

The Offers are made upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated February 27, 2024 relating to the Notes (the “Offer to Purchase”) and the accompanying notice of guaranteed delivery (the “Notice of Guaranteed Delivery” and, together with the Offer to Purchase, the “Tender Offer Documents”). Capitalized terms used but not defined in this announcement have the meanings given to them in the Offer to Purchase.

Set forth in the table below is the applicable Total Consideration for each series of Notes, as calculated as of 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) today, March 4, 2024, in accordance with the Offer to Purchase.

Acceptance Priority Level(1)	Title of Security	CUSIP/ISIN	Par Call Date(2)	Maturity Date	Principal Amount Outstanding		Interpolated Rate	Reference Security(3)	Reference Yield	Fixed Spread(3)	Total Consideration(2) (3)
1	3.360% Senior Notes due 2031	31620MBH8/ XS1843435683	02/21/2031	05/21/2031	£625,000,000	N/A		UKT 0.250% due July 31, 2031	3.982%	+65 bps	£920.35
2	2.250% Senior Notes due 2029	31620MBN5/ XS2085657299	09/03/2029	12/03/2029	£300,000,000	N/A		UKT 0.875% due October 22, 2029	3.970%	+45 bps	£889.70
3	3.750% Senior Notes due 2029	31620MBJ4/ US31620MBJ45	02/21/2029	05/21/2029	$603,972,000	N/A		UST 4.000% due January 31, 2029	4.198%	+35 bps	$963.33
4	2.250% Senior Notes due 2031	31620MBT2/ US31620MBT27	12/01/2030	03/01/2031	$1,250,000,000	N/A		UST 4.000% due February 15, 2034	4.205%	+70 bps	$844.60
5	4.500% Senior Notes due 2025	31620MBV7/ US31620MBV72	N/A	07/15/2025	$750,000,000	N/A		UST 3.000% due July 15, 2025	4.822%	+25 bps	$992.54
6	4.700% Senior Notes due 2027	31620MBW5/ US31620MBW55	06/15/2027	07/15/2027	$500,000,000	N/A		UST 4.125% due February 15, 2027	4.358%	+45 bps	$996.63
7	5.625% Senior Notes due 2052	31620MBZ8/ US31620MBZ86	01/15/2052	07/15/2052	$500,000,000	N/A		UST 4.750% due November 15, 2053	4.356%	+110 bps	$1,023.98
8	4.750% Senior Notes due 2048	31620MAZ9/ US31620MAZ95	11/15/2047	05/15/2048	$252,079,000	N/A		UST 4.750% due November 15, 2053	4.356%	+140 bps	$869.44
9	4.500% Senior Notes due 2046	31620MAU0/ US31620MAU09	02/15/2046	08/15/2046	$324,021,000	N/A		UST 4.500% due February 15, 2044	4.482%	+125 bps	$845.51
10	2.950% Senior Notes due 2039	31620MBF2/ XS1843436145	02/21/2039	05/21/2039	€500,000,000	May 2039 Interpolated Rate		N/A	2.709%	+80 bps	€934.91
11	5.100% Senior Notes due 2032	31620MBY1/ US31620MBY12	04/15/2032	07/15/2032	$750,000,000	N/A		UST 4.000% due February 15, 2034	4.205%	+70 bps	$1,012.90
12	4.250% Senior Notes due 2028	31620MAY2/ US31620MAY21	02/15/2028	05/15/2028	$229,070,000	N/A		UST 4.000% due January 31, 2029	4.198%	+95 bps	$966.48
13	3.100% Senior Notes due 2041	31620MBU9/ US31620MBU99	09/01/2040	03/01/2041	$750,000,000	N/A		UST 4.500% due February 15, 2044	4.482%	+105 bps	$734.39
14	2.000% Senior Notes due 2030	31620MBE5/ XS1843435923	02/21/2030	05/21/2030	€1,000,000,000	May 2030 Interpolated Rate		N/A	2.717%	+80 bps	€916.68

(1)		Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions of the Offers described in the Offer to Purchase, if the Maximum Purchase Condition is not satisfied with respect to every series of Notes, FIS will accept Notes for purchase in the order of their respective Acceptance Priority Level specified in the table above (with 1 being the highest Acceptance Priority Level and 14 being the lowest Acceptance Priority Level). It is possible that a series of Notes with a particular Acceptance Priority Level will not be accepted for purchase even if one or more series with a higher or lower Acceptance Priority Level are accepted for purchase.
(2)		For each series of Notes in respect of which a par call date is indicated, the calculation of the applicable Total Consideration (as defined below) has been performed taking into account such par call date.
(3)		The Total Consideration for each series of Notes (such consideration, the “Total Consideration”) payable per each $1,000, €1,000 or £1,000 principal amount, as applicable, of such series of Notes validly tendered for purchase has been based on the applicable Fixed Spread specified in the table above for such series of Notes, plus the applicable yield (i) in the case of the 2.950% Senior Notes due 2039 and 2.000% Senior Notes due 2030, corresponding to the May 2039 Interpolated Rate and May 2030 Interpolated Rate, respectively, or (ii) in the case of each other series of Notes, based on the bid-side price of the applicable U.S. Treasury reference security or the mid-market price of the U.K. government bond reference security, as applicable, as specified in the table above, as quoted on the applicable Bloomberg Reference Page as of 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) today, March 4, 2024. See “Description of the Offers—Determination of the Total Consideration” in the Offer to Purchase. The Total Consideration does not include the applicable Accrued Coupon Payment (as defined below), which will be payable in cash in addition to the applicable Total Consideration.

The Notes denominated in U.S. dollars are referred to in this press release as “Dollar Notes,” the Notes denominated in Euros are referred to as “Euro Notes” and the Notes denominated in Pounds Sterling are referred to as “Sterling Notes.” The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on March 4, 2024, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time with respect to an Offer, as the same may be extended with respect to such Offer, the “Expiration Date”). Notes may be validly withdrawn at any time at or prior to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on March 4, 2024, unless extended with respect to any Offer.

For Holders who deliver a Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and all other required documentation at or prior to the Expiration Date, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Tender Offer Documents, the deadline to validly tender Notes using the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) will be the second business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on March 6, 2024, unless extended with respect to any Offer (the “Guaranteed Delivery Date”).

The Initial Settlement Date will be the third business day after the Expiration Date and is expected to be March 7, 2024. The Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date will be the second business day after the Guaranteed Delivery Date and is expected to be March 8, 2024. Each of the Initial Settlement Date and the Guaranteed Delivery Settlement Date is herein referred to as a “Settlement Date.”

Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase in the Offers will receive the applicable Total Consideration for each $1,000, €1,000 or £1,000 principal amount, as applicable, of such Notes in cash on the applicable Settlement Date.

In addition to the applicable Total Consideration, Holders whose Notes are accepted for purchase will receive a cash payment equal to the accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from and including the immediately preceding interest payment date for such Notes to, but excluding, the Initial Settlement Date (the “Accrued Coupon Payment”). Interest will cease to accrue on the Initial Settlement Date for all Notes accepted in the Offers, and Holders whose Notes are tendered pursuant to the Guaranteed Delivery Procedures and are accepted for purchase will not receive payment in respect of any interest for the period from and including the Initial Settlement Date. Under no circumstances will any interest be payable because of any delay in the transmission of funds to Holders by any Clearing System or its participants.

The Offers are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions as described in the Offer to Purchase. FIS reserves the right, subject to applicable law, to waive any and all conditions to any Offer. If any of the conditions is not satisfied, FIS is not obligated to accept for payment, purchase or pay for, and may delay the acceptance for payment of, any tendered notes, in each event subject to applicable laws, and may terminate or alter any or all of the Offers. The Offers are not conditioned on the tender of any aggregate minimum principal amount of Notes of any series (subject to minimum denomination requirements as set forth in the Offer to Purchase).

FIS has retained Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities plc, MUFG Securities Americas Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. to act as the lead dealer managers for the Offers and Barclays Bank PLC, Barclays Capital Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp., BofA Securities, Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Lloyds Bank Corporate Markets plc, Lloyds Securities Inc., SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., TD Securities (USA) LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC to act as co-dealer managers for the Offers. Questions regarding the terms and conditions for the Offers should be directed to Citigroup at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or (212) 723-6106 (collect), J.P. Morgan Securities LLC at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-4045 (collect) (only with respect to the Dollar Notes), J.P. Morgan Securities plc at +44 20 7134 2468 (only with respect to the Euro Notes and the Sterling Notes), MUFG at (877) 744-4532 (toll-free) or (212) 405-7481 (collect), or US Bancorp at (800) 479-3441 (toll-free) or (917) 558-2756 (collect).

D.F. King & Co, Inc. will act as the Information and Tender Agent for the Offers. Questions or requests for assistance related to the Offers or for additional copies of the Offer to Purchase may be directed to D.F. King & Co, Inc. in New York by telephone at (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers only) or (800) 207-2872 (for all others toll-free), in London by telephone at +44 20 7920 9700, or by email at fis@dfking.com. You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Offers. The Tender Offer Documents can be accessed at the following link: http://www.dfkingltd.com/fis.

If FIS terminates any Offer with respect to one or more series of Notes, it will give prompt notice to the Information and Tender Agent, and all Notes tendered pursuant to such terminated Offer will be returned promptly to the tendering Holders thereof. With effect from such termination, any Notes blocked in the applicable Clearing System will be released.

Holders are advised to check with any bank, securities broker or other intermediary through which they hold Notes as to when such intermediary would need to receive instructions from a beneficial owner in order for that Holder to be able to participate in, or withdraw their instruction to participate in the Offers before the deadlines specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase. The deadlines set by any such intermediary and the applicable Clearing System for the submission and withdrawal of tender instructions will also be earlier than the relevant deadlines specified herein and in the Offer to Purchase.

This announcement is for informational purposes only. This announcement is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes or any other securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The Offers are being made solely pursuant to the Offer to Purchase. The Offers are not being made to Holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offers to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offers will be deemed to have been made on behalf of the Company by the dealer managers or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.

No action has been or will be taken in any jurisdiction that would permit the possession, circulation or distribution of either this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any material relating to us or the Notes in any jurisdiction where action for that purpose is required. Accordingly, neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other offering material or advertisements in connection with the Offers may be distributed or published, in or from any such country or jurisdiction, except in compliance with any applicable rules or regulations of any such country or jurisdiction.

About FIS

FIS is a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions for financial institutions, businesses and developers. We improve the digital transformation of our financial economy, advancing the way the world pays, banks and invests. We provide the confidence made possible when reliability meets innovation, helping our clients run, grow and protect their business. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS is a member of the Fortune 500® and the Standard & Poor's 500® Index. FIS is incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia as Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., and our stock is traded under the trading symbol "FIS" on the New York Stock Exchange.

Forward-looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. Because such statements are based on expectations as to future events and are not statements of fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. FIS undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. The risks and uncertainties which forward-looking statements are subject to include, but are not limited to, the risks related to the acceptance of any tendered Notes, the expiration and settlement of the Offers, the satisfaction of conditions to the Offers, whether the Offers will be consummated in accordance with the terms set forth in the Offer to Purchase or at all and the timing of any of the foregoing, and other risks detailed in the “Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information,” “Risk Factors” and other sections of FIS’ Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 and FIS’ other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Notice to Certain Non-U.S. Holders

Neither this announcement nor the Offer to Purchase constitute an offer or an invitation by, or on behalf of, the Company or by, or on behalf of, the dealer managers to participate in the Offers in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful to make such an offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. The distribution of this announcement or the Offer to Purchase may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. Persons into whose possession this announcement or the Offer to Purchase come are required by the Company and the dealer managers to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions. This announcement or the Offer to Purchase may not be used for or in connection with an offer or solicitation by anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is not authorized or to any person to whom it is unlawful to make such offer or solicitation.

United Kingdom

The communication of this announcement, the Offer to Purchase and any other documents or materials relating to the Offers is not being made by, and such documents and/or materials have not been approved, by an authorized person for the purposes of section 21 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended. Accordingly, such documents and/or materials are not being distributed to, and must not be passed on to, the general public in the United Kingdom. This announcement, the Offer to Purchase and any other documents or materials relating to the Offers are directed only at persons outside the United Kingdom or persons in the United Kingdom who are (i) persons who have professional experience in matters relating to investments falling within the definition of “investment professionals” in Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (“Financial Promotion Order”); and (ii) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom such documents and materials may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (e) of the Financial Promotion Order (all such persons in (i) and (ii) together being referred to as “Relevant Persons”). In the United Kingdom, any investment or investment activity to which this announcement or the Offer to Purchase relate will be available only to, and engaged in only with, Relevant Persons. Any person in the United Kingdom who is not a Relevant Person should not act or rely on this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any of its contents.

France

The Offers are not being made, directly or indirectly, to the public in France. Neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other documents or offering materials relating to the Offers, has been or shall be distributed to the public in France and only (i) qualified investors (investisseurs ualifies) acting for their own account, other than individuals, and/or (ii) legal entities whose total assets exceed €5 million, or whose annual turnover exceeds €5 million, or whose managed assets exceed €5 million or whose average annual headcount exceeds 50, acting for their own account all as defined in, and in accordance with, Articles L.341-2, L.411-2, D.341-1 and D.411-1 of the French Code monétaire et financier, are eligible to participate in the Offers. This announcement and the Offer to Purchase have not been submitted to the clearance procedures (visa) of the Autorité des marchés financiers.

Belgium

The Offers do not constitute a public offering within the meaning of Articles 3, §1, 1° and 6, §1, of the Belgian Takeover Law. The Offers are exclusively conducted under applicable private placement exemptions and have therefore not been, and will not be, notified to, and neither this announcement, the Offer to Purchase nor any other document or material relating to the Offers have been, or will be, approved by the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority (Autorité des Services et Marchés Financiers/Autoriteit voor Financiële Diensten en Markten). Accordingly, the Offers, this announcement, the Offer to Purchase, any memorandum, information circular, brochure or any similar documents relating to the Offers may not be advertised, offered or distributed, directly or indirectly, to any person located and/or resident in Belgium other than to persons who qualify as “Qualified Investors” in the meaning of Article 10, §1, of the Belgian Prospectus Law, as referred to in Article 6, §3, 1° of the Belgian Takeover Law, and who is acting for its own account, or in other circumstances which do not constitute a public offering in Belgium pursuant to the Belgian Takeover Law. This announcement and the Offer to Purchase have been issued only for the personal use of the above Qualified Investors and exclusively for the purpose of the Offers. Accordingly, the information contained herein or therein may not be used for any other purpose or disclosed to any other person in Belgium.

Italy

None of the Offers, this announcement, the Offer to Purchase or any other documents or materials relating to the Offers has been or will be submitted to the clearance procedure of the CONSOB, pursuant to applicable Italian laws and regulations.

The Offers are being carried out in Italy as exempted offers pursuant to article 101-bis, paragraph 3-bis of the Financial Services Act and article 35-bis, paragraph 4 of CONSOB Regulation No. 11971 of May 14, 1999, as amended.

Holders or beneficial owners of the Notes that are a resident of and/or located in Italy can tender the Notes for purchase through authorized persons (such as investment firms, banks or financial intermediaries permitted to conduct such activities in Italy in accordance with the Financial Services Act, CONSOB Regulation No. 16190 of October 29, 2007, as amended, and Legislative Decree No. 385 of September 1, 1993, as amended) and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and with any requirements imposed by CONSOB or any other Italian authority.

Each intermediary must comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning information duties vis-à-vis its clients in connection with the Notes or the Offers.

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Fidelity National Information Services

Ellyn Raftery, 904.438.6083

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

FIS Global Marketing & Corporate Communications

Ellyn.Raftery@fisglobal.com

or

George Mihalos, 904.438.6438

Senior Vice President

FIS Investor Relations

Georgios.Mihalos@fisglobal.com

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FAQ

What is the purpose of FIS announcing the pricing terms for the Offers?

FIS aims to purchase up to $2.25 billion in senior notes through 14 separate Offers, providing cash to holders of the specified series of notes.

How are the Total Consideration amounts determined for each series of Notes?

The Total Consideration is calculated based on the applicable Fixed Spread and yield of the reference security, as specified in the Offer to Purchase.

What is the deadline for the Offers to purchase senior notes?

The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) on March 4, 2024, unless extended or terminated earlier.

Who are the lead dealer managers for the Offers?

Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and other financial institutions are acting as lead dealer managers for the Offers.

How can holders participate in the Offers?

Holders can tender their Notes for purchase by following the procedures outlined in the Offer to Purchase and contacting the designated dealer managers.