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Fidelity National CFO James Kehoe to step down

Fidelity National Information Services said CFO James Kehoe will step down effective November 5 and remain a non-executive senior advisor through March 2027 to support the transition. Chief accounting officer Alexandra Brooks will serve as interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement, considering internal and external candidates.

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What happened

Fidelity National Information Services lowered its full-year earnings and revenue forecasts, even though its third-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue were above estimates. It also said CFO James Kehoe will step down on November 5. Alexandra Brooks will serve as interim CFO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

Global impact / market context

Lower forecasts point to weaker expected results for the year, despite the stronger-than-expected quarter. The finance chief change adds a leadership transition while investors assess the company’s outlook.

What to watch

  1. Check for updated full-year earnings and revenue forecasts, because these show whether the outlook changes again.
  2. Check whether the company names a permanent CFO, because Brooks is serving in the role on an interim basis.
  3. Check how the CFO handover proceeds, including Kehoe’s stated advisory role through March 2027, because it affects the leadership transition.

Affected assets

  • Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.

Evidence