UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(D) of the
Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
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Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) November 10, 2004
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THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in Charter)
California 001-13585 95-1068610
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California 92707-5913
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (714) 800-3000
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Not Applicable.
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of
Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On November 10, 2004, The First American Corporation (the "Company")
announced that its board of directors has named Dennis J. Gilmore to the newly
created position of chief operating officer of the Company, effective
immediately.
Mr. Gilmore, 46, began his career at the Company in 1993 with the real
estate tax service. In 1994, he transitioned to First American Title Insurance
Company, establishing and helping build the subsidiary's highly successful
Lenders Advantage Division. In 1997, Mr. Gilmore moved to subsidiary First
American Real Estate Solutions (RES) as its first president. Mr. Gilmore will
continue to lead First American's Property Information Segment. He most recently
served as executive vice president of the Company, a position he held since
January.
A press release announcing the promotion and further describing Mr.
Gilmore's business experience is attached as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated
by reference into this current report.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release
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: November 10, 2004 By: /s/ Thomas A. Klemens
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Name: Thomas A. Klemens
Title: Senior Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer