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 3, 2004
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THE FIRST AMERICAN CORPORATION
(Exact Name of the Registrant as Specified in Charter)
California 0-3658 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.
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal
Year
On November 3, 2004, the board of directors of The First American
Corporation (the "Company") amended certain sections of Article V (Officers) of
the Company's bylaws. The amendments specify the duties of the various officers
of the Company, including the responsibilities of each office.
A copy of the amendments is attached to this current report as Exhibit 3.1
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Amendments to Bylaws.
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 3, 2004 By: /s/ Thomas A. Klemens
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Name: Thomas A. Klemens
Title: Senior Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer