UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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) March 22, 2005
THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| California | 0-3658 | 95-1068610 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California | 92707-5913 | |
| (Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (714) 800-3000
Not Applicable.
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On March 22, 2005, The First American Corporation issued a press release announcing it has entered into a non-binding letter of intent to sell its credit information segment to First Advantage Corporation. Copies of the letter of intent and press release are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively.
First American will hold a conference call and simultaneous webcast on March 22, 2005 at 1:30 P.M. Pacific time to discuss the transaction. A copy of the visual presentation used in the webcast is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Letter of Intent | |
| 99.2 | Press Release. | |
| 99.3 | Webcast Presentation. | |
SIGNATURES
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.
| THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION | ||||
| Date: March 22, 2005 | By: | /s/ Thomas A. Klemens | ||
| Name: | Thomas A. Klemens | |||
| Title: | Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | |||