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FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
April 28, 2005
Dear Stockholder:
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I cordially invite you to
attend the annual meeting of stockholders of Fidelity National
Financial, Inc. The meeting will be held on June 22, 2005
at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, in the Peninsular
Auditorium at 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204.
The formal Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement for this
meeting are attached to this letter.
The Notice of Annual Meeting and Proxy Statement contain more
information about the annual meeting, including:
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who can vote; and |
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the different methods you can use to vote, including the
telephone, internet and traditional paper proxy card. |
Whether or not you plan to attend the annual meeting, please
vote by one of these outlined methods to ensure that your shares
are represented and voted in accordance with your wishes. This
will help us avoid the expense of sending follow-up letters to
ensure that a quorum is represented at the annual meeting, and
will assure that your vote is counted if you are unable to
attend.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank you for your
cooperation.
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William P. Foley, II
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FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
To the Stockholders of Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
Notice is hereby given that the 2005 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. will be held
on June 22, 2005 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time,
in the Peninsular Auditorium at 601 Riverside Avenue,
Jacksonville, Florida 32204 for the following purposes:
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(1) to elect four directors to serve for the next three
years or until their successors are duly elected and qualified
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(2) to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as our
independent auditors for the 2005 fiscal year; and |
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(3) to transact such other business as may properly come
before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. |
The Board of Directors set April 25, 2005 as the record
date for the meeting. This means that owners of Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. common stock at the close of business
on that date are entitled to:
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vote at the meeting and any adjournments or postponements of the
meeting. |
All stockholders are cordially invited to attend the meeting in
person. However, even if you plan to attend the annual meeting
in person, please read these proxy materials and cast your vote
on the matters that will be presented at the meeting. You may
vote your shares through the internet, by telephone, or by
mailing the enclosed proxy card. Instructions for our registered
stockholders are described under the question How do I
vote? on page 1 of the proxy statement.
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Todd C. Johnson
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Jacksonville, Florida
April 28, 2005
PLEASE COMPLETE, DATE AND SIGN THE ENCLOSED PROXY AND MAIL IT
PROMPTLY IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE (OR VOTE VIA TELEPHONE OR
INTERNET) TO ASSURE REPRESENTATION OF YOUR SHARES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
PROXY STATEMENT
The enclosed proxy is solicited by the Board of Directors (the
Board) of Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
(the Company or FNF) for
use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held
June 22, 2005 at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, or
at any adjournment thereof, for the purposes set forth herein
and in the accompanying Notice of Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. The meeting will be held in the Peninsular
Auditorium at 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida.
It is anticipated that such proxy, together with this proxy
statement, will be first mailed on or about April 29, 2005
to all stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting.
The Companys principal executive offices are located at
601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204, and its
telephone number at that address is (904) 854-8100.
I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANNUAL MEETING
Your shares can be voted at the annual meeting only if you vote
by proxy or if you are present and vote in person. Even if you
expect to attend the annual meeting, please vote by proxy to
assure that your shares will be represented.
Who is entitled to vote? All record holders of FNF
common stock as of the close of business on April 25, 2005
are entitled to vote. On that day, 172,719,198 shares were
issued and outstanding and eligible to vote. Each share is
entitled to one vote on each matter presented at the annual
meeting.
What shares are covered by the proxy card? The
proxy card covers all shares held by you of record (i.e.,
shares registered in your name), and any shares held for your
benefit in FNFs employee 401(k) plan and Employee Stock
Purchase Plan.
What if I am a beneficial holder rather than an owner of
record? If you hold your shares through a broker, bank,
or other nominee, you will receive separate instructions from
the nominee describing how to vote your shares.
How do I vote? There are three ways to vote by
proxy, other than by attending the annual meeting and voting in
person:
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by mail, using the enclosed proxy card and return envelope; |
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by telephone, using the telephone number printed on the proxy
card and following the instructions on the proxy card; or |
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by internet, using a unique password printed on your proxy card
and following the instructions on the proxy card. |
What does it mean to vote by proxy? It means that
you give someone else the right to vote your shares in
accordance with your instructions. In this case, we are asking
you to give your proxy to our Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board and to our Vice-Chairman of the Board, who
are sometimes referred to as the proxy holders. By
giving your proxy to the proxy holders, you assure that your
vote will be counted even if you are unable to attend the annual
meeting. If you give your proxy but do not include specific
instructions on how to vote on a particular proposal described
in this proxy statement, the proxy holders will vote your shares
in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors
for such proposal.
On what am I voting? You will be asked to consider
two proposals at the annual meeting.
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Proposal No. 1 asks you to elect four members of our
Board for the next three years. |
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Proposal No. 2 asks you to ratify the appointment of
KPMG LLP as the Companys independent auditors for the 2005
fiscal year. |
What happens if other matters are raised at the
meeting? Although we are not aware of any matters to be
presented at the annual meeting other than those contained in
the Notice of Annual Meeting, if other matters are properly
raised at the meeting in accordance with the procedures
specified in FNFs charter and bylaws, all proxies given to
the proxy holders will be voted in accordance with their best
judgment.
What if I submit a proxy and later change my mind?
If you have submitted your proxy and later wish to revoke it,
you may do so by doing one of the following: giving written
notice to the Corporate Secretary; submitting another proxy
bearing a later date (in any of the permitted forms); or casting
a ballot in person at the annual meeting.
Who will count the votes? FNFs solicitor,
Morrow & Co., will serve as proxy tabulator and count
the votes, and the results will be certified by the inspector of
election.
How many votes must each proposal receive to be
adopted? The following votes must be received:
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For Proposal No. 1 regarding the election of
directors, the four people receiving the largest number of votes
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For Proposal No. 2, under Delaware law the affirmative
vote of a majority of the shares present or represented by proxy
and entitled to vote would be required for approval. |
What constitutes a quorum? A quorum is present if
a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock entitled to
vote is represented. Broker non-votes and abstentions will be
counted for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present.
What are broker non-votes? Broker non-votes occur
when nominees, such as banks and brokers holding shares on
behalf of beneficial owners, do not receive voting instructions
from the beneficial holders at least ten days before the
meeting. If that happens, the nominees may vote those shares
only on matters deemed routine by the NYSE, such as
election of directors or ratification of auditors. Nominees
cannot vote on non-routine matters, unless they receive voting
instructions from beneficial holders, resulting in so-called
broker non-votes. For purposes of the NYSE
requirement that the total votes cast represent over fifty
percent of all shares entitled to vote on a proposal, broker
non-votes will not count as votes cast. For purposes of the
Delaware law requirement that the proposals receive the
affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present or
represented by proxy and entitled to vote, broker non-votes will
have no effect.
What effect does an abstention have? With respect
to Proposal No. 1, abstentions or directions to
withhold authority will not be included in vote totals and will
not affect the outcome of the vote. With respect to
Proposal No. 2, for purposes of the Delaware law
requirement that a proposal receive the affirmative vote of a
majority of the shares present or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote, abstentions will have the effect of a vote
against the proposals.
Who pays the cost of soliciting proxies? We pay
the cost of the solicitation of proxies, including preparing and
mailing the Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders, this proxy
statement and the proxy card. Following the mailing of this
proxy statement, directors, officers and employees of the
Company may solicit proxies by telephone, facsimile transmission
or other personal contact, for which services such persons will
receive no additional compensation. Brokerage houses and other
nominees, fiduciaries and custodians who are holders of record
of shares of common stock will be requested to forward proxy
soliciting material to the beneficial owners of such shares and
will be reimbursed by the Company for their charges and expenses
in connection therewith at customary and reasonable rates. In
addition, the Company has retained Morrow & Co. to
assist in the solicitation of proxies for an estimated fee of
$10,000 plus reimbursement of expenses.
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What if I share a household with another
stockholder? We have adopted a procedure approved by the
SEC called householding. Under this procedure,
stockholders of record who have the same address and last name
and do not participate in electronic delivery of proxy materials
will receive only one copy of our Annual Report and Proxy
Statement unless one or more of these stockholders notifies us
that they wish to continue receiving individual copies. This
procedure will reduce our printing costs and postage fees.
Stockholders who participate in householding will continue to
receive separate proxy cards. Also, householding will not in any
way affect dividend check mailings. If you are eligible for
householding, but you and other stockholders of record with whom
you share an address currently receive multiple copies of our
Annual Reports and/or Proxy Statements, or if you hold stock in
more than one account, and in either case you wish to receive
only a single copy of the Annual Report or Proxy Statement for
your household, please contact our transfer agent, Continental
Stock Transfer & Trust (in writing: 17 Battery Place,
8th Floor, New York, NY 10004; by telephone:
(212) 509-4000). If you participate in householding and
wish to receive a separate copy of the 2004 Annual Report or
this Proxy Statement, or if you do not wish to participate in
householding and prefer to receive separate copies of future
Annual Reports and/or Proxy Statements, please contact
Continental Stock Transfer & Trust as indicated above.
Beneficial stockholders can request information about
householding from their banks, brokers or other holders of
record. The Company hereby undertakes to deliver promptly upon
written or oral request, a separate copy of the annual report to
stockholders, or proxy statement, as applicable, to a Company
stockholder at a shared address to which a single copy of the
document was delivered.
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II. CERTAIN INFORMATION ABOUT OUR DIRECTORS
Information About the Nominees for Election
The names of the nominees for election as directors of the
Company and certain biographical information concerning each of
them is set forth below:
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William P. Foley, II
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Frank P. Willey
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Terry N. Christensen
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Member Corporate Governance
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Thomas M. Hagerty
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William P. Foley, II. Mr. Foley is the Chairman
of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and has
served in both capacities since the Companys formation in
1984. Mr. Foley also served as President of the Company
from 1984 until December 31, 1994. Mr. Foley also is
currently serving as Chairman of CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Frank P. Willey. Mr. Willey is the Vice Chairman of
the Board of the Company and has been a director since the
formation of FNF in 1984. Mr. Willey served as the
Companys President from January 1, 1995 through
March 20, 2000. Prior to that, he served as an Executive
Vice President and General Counsel of the Company from its
formation until December 31, 1994. Mr. Willey also has
served in various capacities with subsidiaries and affiliates of
FNF since joining the Company in 1984. Presently,
Mr. Willey also serves as a director of CKE Restaurants,
Inc.
Terry N. Christensen. Mr. Christensen is the
managing partner of Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser,
Weil & Shapiro, LLP and has been since 1988. Prior to
forming the law firm, Mr. Christensen was a consultant to
and subsequently the President of Tracinda Corporation.
Mr. Christensen currently serves as a director of MGM
Grand, Inc., Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. and Giant
Group, Ltd.
Thomas M. Hagerty. Mr. Hagerty is a Managing
Director of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. He has been employed by
Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. and its predecessor, Thomas H. Lee
Company, since 1988. From July 2000 through April 2001,
Mr. Hagerty also served as the Interim Chief Financial
Officer of Conseco, Inc. On December 17, 2002, Conseco,
Inc. voluntarily commenced a case under Chapter 11 of the
United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court,
Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Prior to
joining Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P, Mr. Hagerty was in the
mergers and acquisitions department of Morgan Stanley &
Co. Incorporated. Mr. Hagerty currently serves as a
director of MGIC Investment Corporation, Metris Companies and
Syratech Corp.
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Information About Our Directors Continuing in Office
Term Expiring 2006
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Philip G. Heasley
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Daniel D. (Ron) Lane
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Willie D. Davis
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John F. Farrell, Jr. Mr. Farrell is Chairman of
Automatic Service Company and has been since 1997. From 1985
through 1994 he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
North American Mortgage Company. Mr. Farrell was Chairman
of Integrated Acquisition Corporation from 1984 through 1989. He
was a partner with Oppenheimer and Company from 1972 through
1981.
Philip G. Heasley. Mr. Heasley is Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Paypower LLC and has been since 2003. From
2000 to 2003, he was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
First USA Bank, the credit card subsidiary of Bank One. Prior to
joining First USA, Mr. Heasley spent 13 years in
executive positions at U.S. Bancorp, including six years as
Vice Chairman and the last two years as President and Chief
Operating Officer. Before joining U.S. Bancorp,
Mr. Heasley spent 13 years at Citicorp, including
three years as President and Chief Operating Officer of Diners
Club, Inc. Mr. Heasley currently serves as Chairman of the
Board of Visa USA and as a director of Visa International, Fair
Isaac Corporation and Ohio Casualty Corporation.
Daniel D. (Ron) Lane. Since February 1983, Mr. Lane
has been a principal, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Lane/ Kuhn Pacific, Inc., a corporation that comprises several
community development and home building partnerships, all of
which are headquartered in Newport Beach, California. He is Vice
Chairman of the Board of Directors of CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Mr. Lane also serves on the Board of Metalclad Corporation
and is active on the Board of Trustees of the University of
Southern California.
Willie D. Davis. Mr. Davis has served as the
President and a director of All-Pro Broadcasting, Inc., a
holding company that operates several radio stations, since
1976. Mr. Davis currently also serves on the Board of
Directors of Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., Sara Lee
Corporation, Dow Chemical Company, MGM, Inc., MGM Grand, Inc.,
Alliance Bank, Johnson Controls, Inc., Bassett Furniture
Industries, Incorporated, Strong Fund and Wisconsin Energies.
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Donald M. Koll
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General William Lyon
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Cary H. Thompson
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William A. Imparato. Mr. Imparato is currently a
Partner in Beus Gilbert PLLC and the Managing Member of
Tri-Vista Partners, LLC, and has been for more than four years.
From June 1990 to December 1993, Mr. Imparato was President
of the Companys wholly-owned real estate subsidiary
Manchester Development Corporation. From July 1980 to March 2000
he was a partner in Park West Development Company, a real estate
development firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. In March
2000, Mr. Imparato started a new real estate development
firm, Tri-Vista Partners LLC, headquartered in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Donald M. Koll. Mr. Koll is Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer of The Koll Company and has been
since its formation on March 26, 1962.
General William Lyon. General Lyon is Chairman of the
Board and Chief Executive Officer of William Lyon Homes, Inc.
and affiliated companies, which are headquartered in Newport
Beach, California, and has been for more than five years. In
1989, General Lyon formed Air/ Lyon, Inc., which included
Elsinore Service Corp. and Martin Aviation at John Wayne
Airport. He has been Chairman of the Board of The William Lyon
Company since 1985.
Cary H. Thompson. Mr. Thompson currently is a Senior
Managing Director with Bear Stearns & Co. Inc. and has
been since 1999. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Thompson was a
director and Chief Executive Officer of Aames Financial
Corporation. Prior to joining Aames Financial Corporation,
Mr. Thompson served as a managing director of Nat West
Capital Markets from May 1994 to June 1996. Mr. Thompson
also serves on the Board of Directors of SonicWall Corporation.
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III. PROPOSAL NO. 1
ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
The certificate of incorporation and the bylaws of the Company
provide that our Board of Directors shall consist of at least
three and no more than fifteen directors. Our directors are
divided into three classes, each class as nearly equal in number
as possible. The Board determines the number of directors within
these limits. The term of office of only one class of directors
expires in each year. The directors elected at this annual
meeting will hold office for a term of three years or until
their successors are elected and qualified. The current number
of directors is twelve.
At this annual meeting, the following persons, each of whom is a
current director of the Company, have been nominated to stand
for election to the Board for a three-year term expiring in 2008:
William P. Foley, II
Frank P. Willey
Terry N. Christensen
Thomas M. Hagerty
The Board of Directors believes that each of the nominees will
stand for election and will serve if elected as a director.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR EACH OF THE LISTED NOMINEES
IV. PROPOSAL NO. 2
RATIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
General Information About KPMG LLP
The Audit Committee has appointed KPMG LLP to audit the
consolidated financial statements of the Company for the 2005
fiscal year. KPMG LLP or its predecessors have continuously
acted as independent auditors for the Company in respect of its
fiscal years commencing with the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1988. A representative of KPMG LLP is expected
to be present at the annual meeting. The representative will
have the opportunity to make a statement if he or she desires to
do so and will be available to respond to appropriate questions.
For more information concerning KPMG LLPs engagement by
the Company, see the sections of this proxy statement entitled
Report of the Audit Committee and Principal
Accounting Fees and Services.
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE
FOR
THE RATIFICATION OF KPMG LLP AS THE COMPANYS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
FOR THE 2005 FISCAL YEAR
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V. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF
CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS, DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE
OFFICERS
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
As of April 7, 2005, based upon filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, there is no person known to the Company
to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Companys
common stock other than as set forth in the Security
Ownership of Management table below.
Security Ownership of Management
The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership as of
February 28, 2005, of the common stock of the Company by
each director, by the director nominees, all executive officers
named in the Summary Compensation Table, and all directors and
executive officers as a group. The information as to beneficial
stock ownership is based on data furnished by the persons
concerning whom such information is given.
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31,156 |
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0 |
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31,156 |
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* |
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William A. Imparato
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9,696 |
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86,259 |
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95,955 |
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* |
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Donald M. Koll
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5,500 |
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136,587 |
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142,087 |
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* |
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Daniel D. (Ron) Lane
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139,472 |
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36,343 |
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175,815 |
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* |
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General William Lyon
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20,725 |
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99,984 |
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120,709 |
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* |
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Willie D. Davis
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5,500 |
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57,824 |
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63,324 |
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* |
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Cary H. Thompson
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9,147 |
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34,953 |
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44,100 |
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* |
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Thomas M. Hagerty
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0 |
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0 |
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0 |
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* |
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Raymond R. Quirk
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145,260 |
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373,168 |
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518,428 |
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* |
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Alan L. Stinson
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80,362 |
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324,872 |
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405,234 |
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* |
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Brent B. Bickett
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55,886 |
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298,459 |
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354,345 |
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* |
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Ernest D. Smith
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57,678 |
(4) |
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4,368 |
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62,046 |
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* |
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All directors and officers (16 persons)
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7,545,964 |
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4,880,486 |
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12,426,450 |
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6.98 |
% |
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* |
Represents less than 1% of the Companys common stock. |
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(1) |
Includes unvested restricted shares in the following amounts:
Mr. Foley 165,000; Mr. Willey
13,200; Messrs. Farrell, Christensen, Heasley, Imparato,
Koll, Lane, Lyon, Davis and Thompson 3,300;
Messrs. Quirk, Stinson and Bickett 23,100; and
Mr. Smith 16,500. |
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(2) |
Represents shares subject to stock options that are exercisable
on February 28, 2005 or become exercisable within
60 days of February 28, 2005. |
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(3) |
Included in this amount are 2,449,535 shares held by Folco
Development Corporation, of which Mr. Foley and his spouse
are the sole stockholders (with shared voting and investment
control) and 579,119 shares held by Foley Family Charitable
Foundation. |
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(4) |
Included in this amount are 320 shares held by
Mr. Smiths spouse. |
Except as indicated above, all directors and executive officers
have sole voting and investment power for the shares of FNF held
by them. In connection with the Companys payment on
March 28, 2005 of a special $10 per share dividend to the
holders of its common stock, substantially all of the
Companys outstanding stock options were adjusted to avoid
dilution. This adjustment involved decreasing the exercise price
and
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increasing the number of shares subject to the option so that
(i) the intrinsic value of the option on the day immediately
preceding the ex-dividend date and the intrinsic value of the
option on the day of the ex-dividend date remain the same, and
(ii) the ratio of the exercise price to the market price on the
day before and the day of the ex-dividend date remain the same.
Neither the foregoing table nor any of the information in this
proxy statement relating to the number of options outstanding,
the exercise price of outstanding options or the beneficial
ownership of stock as of any date prior to March 28, 2005
has been modified to reflect the foregoing adjustment.
VI. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, COMPENSATION AND OTHER
INFORMATION
Information About Our Executive Officers
The executive officers of the Company as of the date of this
Proxy Statement are set forth in the table below. Certain
biographical information with respect to those executive
officers who do not also serve as directors follows the table.
Mr. Foleys biographical information is on page 4
of this Proxy Statement.
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Employed | |
Name |
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Position With the Company |
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Age | |
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Since | |
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William P. Foley, II
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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60 |
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1984 |
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Raymond R. Quirk
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President |
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57 |
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1985 |
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Ernest D. Smith
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Executive Vice President of the Company and President of
Fidelity Information Services, Inc. |
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53 |
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1987 |
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Alan L. Stinson
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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58 |
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1998 |
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Brent B. Bickett
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Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance |
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40 |
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1999 |
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Raymond R. Quirk. Mr. Quirk became the President of
the Company in January 2003. Prior to his position as President,
he was the Co-Chief Operating Officer with direct and agency
operation responsibilities for Northern California, Oregon,
Washington, Hawaii, Texas and the Southeast portion of the
United States. Mr. Quirk has held various other positions
with the Company since 1985.
Ernest D. Smith. Mr. Smith has been an Executive
Vice President of the Company since 1995 and currently is also
serving as the President of Fidelity Information Services, Inc.
(FIS), a position he has occupied since the
Companys acquisition of FIS in April 2003. Prior to being
named the President of FIS, Mr. Smith served as the
Co-Chief Operating Officer of the Company from January 2002 to
April 2003. He joined Fidelity National Title Insurance
Company in 1987 as President of its San Francisco Division.
Alan L. Stinson. Mr. Stinson joined the Company in
October 1998 as Executive Vice President, Financial Operations
and assumed the role of Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of the Company in early 1999. Prior to his
employment with the Company, Mr. Stinson was Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Alamo
Title Holding Company. From 1968 to 1994, Mr. Stinson
was employed by Deloitte & Touche, LLP, where he was a
partner from 1980 to 1994.
Brent B. Bickett. Mr. Bickett is an Executive Vice
President, Corporate Finance, of the Company and he has served
in that position since 2002. He joined the Company in 1999 as a
Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance. From August 1990 until
January 1999, Mr. Bickett was a member of the Investment
Banking Division of Bear, Stearns & Co., Inc., where he
served as a Managing Director of the firms real estate,
gaming, lodging and leisure group from 1997 until 1999.
Executive Compensation
The following Summary Compensation Table shows compensation paid
by the Company and its subsidiaries to the named executive
officers of the Company for all services in all capacities
during the years indicated.
9
Summary Compensation Table
The following Summary Compensation Table shows compensation paid
by the Company and its subsidiaries to the named executive
officers of the Company for all services in all capacities
during the years indicated.
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Annual Compensation | |
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Long-Term Compensation | |
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| |
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|
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Restricted | |
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Securities | |
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Other Annual | |
|
Stock | |
|
Underlying | |
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All Other | |
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|
Fiscal | |
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Salary | |
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Bonus | |
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Compensation | |
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Awards | |
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Options | |
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Compensation | |
Name and Title |
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Year | |
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($)(1) | |
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($)(2) | |
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($)(3) | |
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($)(4) | |
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(#)(5) | |
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($)(6) | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
William P. Foley II
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2004 |
|
|
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991,667 |
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|
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4,600,000 |
|
|
|
374,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
185,024 |
|
|
Chairman, Chief |
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|
2003 |
|
|
|
950,016 |
|
|
|
3,600,000 |
|
|
|
687,007 |
|
|
|
8,257,500 |
|
|
|
8,250 |
|
|
|
169,250 |
|
|
Executive Officer |
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|
2002 |
|
|
|
950,016 |
|
|
|
2,850,000 |
|
|
|
104,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
303,875 |
|
|
|
146,643 |
|
Raymond R. Quirk
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|
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2004 |
|
|
|
606,250 |
|
|
|
1,210,227 |
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|
|
7,304 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
28,956 |
|
|
President |
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|
2003 |
|
|
|
594,529 |
|
|
|
1,557,123 |
|
|
|
89,148 |
|
|
|
1,156,050 |
|
|
|
8,250 |
|
|
|
23,644 |
|
|
|
|
|
2002 |
|
|
|
418,764 |
|
|
|
837,500 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
101,063 |
|
|
|
23,019 |
|
Ernest D. Smith
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|
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2004 |
|
|
|
600,000 |
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
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|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,996 |
|
|
President, FIS and |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
|
572,599 |
|
|
|
1,547,917 |
|
|
|
72,358 |
|
|
|
825,750 |
|
|
|
8,250 |
|
|
|
38,503 |
|
|
Executive Vice President, |
|
|
2002 |
|
|
|
418,764 |
|
|
|
837,500 |
|
|
|
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,313 |
|
|
|
37,616 |
|
Alan L. Stinson
|
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
458,333 |
|
|
|
916,667 |
|
|
|
18,474 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
9,220 |
|
|
Executive Vice President, |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
|
425,000 |
|
|
|
1,122,947 |
|
|
|
83,148 |
|
|
|
1,156,050 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,070 |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
2002 |
|
|
|
366,674 |
|
|
|
733,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,313 |
|
|
|
8,519 |
|
Brent B. Bickett
|
|
|
2004 |
|
|
|
450,000 |
|
|
|
900,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
32,672 |
|
|
Executive Vice President, |
|
|
2003 |
|
|
|
375,000 |
|
|
|
969,234 |
|
|
|
104,275 |
|
|
|
1,156,050 |
|
|
|
8,250 |
|
|
|
29,047 |
|
|
Corporate Finance |
|
|
2002 |
|
|
|
316,667 |
|
|
|
633,333 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
87,312 |
|
|
|
23,320 |
|
|
|
(1) |
Amounts shown for the indicated fiscal year include amounts
deferred at the election of the named executive officer pursuant
to the Companys 401(k) plan. |
|
(2) |
Bonuses were awarded during the year following the year to which
the bonuses relate, based on an evaluation by the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors. Amounts shown for the 2002
fiscal year include cash bonus amounts earned and deferred at
the election of the named executive officer and utilized to
reduce the exercise price of stock options granted to such
officer during the subsequent fiscal year pursuant to the 1991
and 2001 Stock Option Plans. Bonus amounts applied to reduce the
exercise price of stock option grants awarded and included in
this column for 2002, the most recent year for which the options
were granted, are as follows: (i) Mr. Foley: $75,000;
(ii) Mr. Quirk: $75,000; (iii) Mr. Smith:
$75,000; (iv) Mr. Stinson: no bonus deferred; and
(v) Mr. Bickett: $75,000. In addition, during 2004,
2003 and 2002 bonus amounts were deferred at the election of the
named executive officer and applied to the Companys
Executive Compensation Program in the following amounts:
(i) Mr. Foley: $0 2004, $0 2003,
and $500,000 2002; (ii) Mr. Quirk: no
bonus deferred in 2004, 2003 or 2002; (iii) Mr. Smith:
$0 2004, $0 2003, and
$146,500 2002; (iv) Mr. Stinson:
$0 2004, $170,000 2003, and
$146,667 2002; and (v) Mr. Bickett:
$0 2004, $0 2003, and
$138,833 2002. |
|
(3) |
Amounts shown for Mr. Foley include (i) the cost of a
Company provided automobile of $9,000 in 2004, $9,750 in 2003
and $9,000 in 2002; (ii) tax and financial planning advice
provided by third parties to Mr. Foley and Folco
Development Corporation $25,000 in 2004, $58,078 in
2003, and $57,542 in 2002; (iii) personal use of Company
aircraft by Mr. Foley and Folco Development
Corporation $102,515 in 2004; $25,268 in 2003, and
$37,529 in 2002; and (iv) deferred compensation payout in
2004 of $237,550. Amounts shown for Mr. Quirk include
(i) the cost of a Company provided automobile of $6,000 in
2004, 2003 and 2002; and (ii) personal use of Company
aircraft by Mr. Quirk of $1,304 in 2004. Amounts shown for
Mr. Smith include (i) the cost of a Company provided
automobile of $6,000 in 2004, 2003 and 2002; and
(ii) relocation expenses of $6,967 in 2003. Amounts shown
for Mr. Stinson include personal use of Company aircraft by
Mr. Stinson of $18,474 in 2004. Amounts shown for
Mr. Bickett include relocation expenses of $21,127 in 2003.
Amounts also include amounts reimbursed during 2003 for the
payment of taxes in connection with the restricted stock grant:
Mr. Foley: $593,911; Mr. Quirk: $83,148;
Mr. Smith: $59,391; Mr. Stinson: $83,148; and
Mr. Bickett: $83,148. |
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(4) |
Pursuant to the 2001 Plan, on November 18, 2003 the Company
granted rights to Messrs. Foley, Quirk, Smith, Stinson and
Bickett to purchase the following number of shares of restricted
common stock: Mr Foley 275,000 shares;
Mr. Quirk 38,500 shares;
Mr. Smith 27,500 shares;
Mr Stinson 38,500 shares; and
Mr. Bickett 38,500 shares. The restricted
shares granted vest over a four year period, of which one-fifth
vested immediately on the date of grant but were subject to
contractual restrictions on transfer for a period of six months
from the date of grant. Dividends are paid by the Company on the
restricted stock granted. The following are the number and
aggregate value of restricted stock holdings as of
December 31, 2004: (i) Mr. Foley:
165,000 shares; $7,535,550; (ii) Mr. Quirk:
23,100 shares; $1,054,977; (iii) Mr. Smith:
16,500 shares; $753,555; (iv) Mr. Stinson:
23,100 shares; $1,054,977; and (v) Mr. Bickett:
23,100 shares; $1,054,977. |
|
(5) |
The number of securities underlying options has been adjusted to
reflect all dividends and stock splits. |
|
(6) |
Amounts shown for fiscal 2004 consist of the following:
(i) Mr. Foley: Company contribution to 401(k)
Plan $6,150, Company paid life insurance
premiums $116,529 and Company contribution to
Employee Stock Purchase Program $62,345;
(ii) Mr. Quirk: no Company contribution to 401(k)
Plan, Company paid life insurance premiums $3,070
and Company contribution to Employee Stock Purchase
Program $25,886; (iii) Mr. Smith: Company
contribution to 401(k) Plan $6,150, Company paid
life insurance premiums $1,642 and Company
contribution to Employee Stock Purchase Program
$38,204; (iv) Mr. Stinson: Company contribution to
401(k) Plan $6,150, Company paid life insurance
premiums $3,070 and no Company contribution to
Employee Stock Purchase Program; and (v) Mr. Bickett:
Company contribution to 401(k) Plan $6,150, Company
paid life insurance premiums $116 and Company
contribution to Employee Stock Purchase Program
$26,406. |
FNF Option Grants
The following table provides information as to options of common
stock granted to the named executive officers during 2004
pursuant to the Companys 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
Option Grants in Last Fiscal Year
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Potential Realizable Value at | |
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Number of | |
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Assumed Annual Rates of | |
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|
Securities | |
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Percentage of | |
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|
Stock Price Appreciation | |
|
|
Underlying | |
|
Total Options | |
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for Option Term(2) | |
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|
Options | |
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Granted to | |
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Exercise or | |
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| |
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Granted | |
|
Employees in | |
|
Base Price | |
|
Expiration | |
|
5% | |
|
10% | |
Name |
|
(#) | |
|
Fiscal Year | |
|
($/share) | |
|
Date | |
|
($) | |
|
($) | |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
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| |
|
| |
William P. Foley II
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|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
22.8 |
% |
|
$ |
36.60 |
(1) |
|
|
10/15/12 |
|
|
$ |
28,026,667 |
|
|
$ |
56,438,433 |
|
Raymond R. Quirk
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|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
$ |
36.60 |
(1) |
|
|
10/15/12 |
|
|
$ |
4,204,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,465,765 |
|
Ernest D. Smith
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|
|
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
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|
n/a |
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|
n/a |
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|
v |
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|
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n/a |
|
Alan L. Stinson
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|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
$ |
36.60 |
(1) |
|
|
10/15/12 |
|
|
$ |
4,204,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,465,765 |
|
Brent B. Bickett
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|
|
150,000 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
$ |
36.60 |
(1) |
|
|
10/15/12 |
|
|
$ |
4,204,000 |
|
|
$ |
8,465,765 |
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|
(1) |
The stock options shown in the table above were granted to the
named executive officers on October 15, 2004 at an exercise
price of $36.60, the fair market value of the Companys
Common Stock on the date of grant. All such options were granted
under the Companys 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and vest in
three equal annual installments beginning on the first
anniversary of the date of grant. Vesting is accelerated upon a
change in control of the Company occurring more than one year
after grant. |
|
(2) |
These are assumed rates of appreciation, and are not intended to
forecast future appreciation of the Companys Common Stock. |
11
FNF Option Exercises and Fiscal Year-End Values
The following table summarizes information regarding exercises
of FNF stock options by the named executive officers during 2004
and unexercised options held by them as of December 31,
2004.
Aggregated FNF Stock Option Exercises
In Last Fiscal Year and Fiscal Year-End Option Values
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Value of Unexercised | |
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Options at | |
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In-the-Money Options at | |
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Acquired on | |
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Value | |
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December 31, 2004 | |
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December 31, 2004(1) | |
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Exercise | |
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Realized | |
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(#) | |
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($) | |
Name |
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(#) | |
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($) | |
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Exercisable/ Unexercisable | |
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Exercisable/ Unexercisable | |
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| |
William P. Foley, II
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365,382 |
|
|
$ |
10,300,411 |
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|
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3,353,040/1,061,049 |
|
|
$ |
116,503,284 |
/$10,459,627 |
Raymond R. Quirk
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|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
390,097/170,409 |
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|
$ |
11,940,537 |
/$1,854,020 |
Ernest D. Smith
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|
|
71,947 |
|
|
$ |
1,705,884 |
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|
|
14,503/15,826 |
|
|
$ |
329,629 |
/$394,872 |
Alan L. Stinson
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|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
324,873/162,979 |
|
|
$ |
10,032,037 |
/$1,647,421 |
Brent B. Bickett
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
298,458/162,979 |
|
|
$ |
9,472,275 |
/$1,647,421 |
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|
(1) |
In accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission, values are calculated by subtracting the exercise
price from the fair market value of the underlying common stock.
For purposes of this table, the fair market value is deemed to
be $45.67, the closing price of the common stock of FNF reported
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Retirement Benefits
We maintain an employee stock purchase plan and a 401(k) profit
sharing plan covering substantially all of our employees. These
plans do not discriminate in favor of directors or executive
officers in the nature or level of benefits provided to
participants. Additionally, in connection with our merger with
Chicago Title, we assumed Chicago Titles noncontributory
defined benefit pension plan (the Pension
Plan). The Pension Plan covered certain Chicago Title
employees and the benefits thereunder were based on years of
service and the employees average monthly compensation in
the highest 60 consecutive calendar months during the
120 months ending at retirement or termination. Effective
as of December 31, 2001, the Pension Plan was frozen and
there will be no future credit given for years of service or
changes in salary. None of the named executive officers were
ever participants in the Pension Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. In 1987, the stockholders
approved the adoption of an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the
ESPP). Under the terms of the ESPP and
subsequent amendments, eligible employees may voluntarily
purchase, at current market prices, shares of the Companys
common stock through payroll deductions. Pursuant to the ESPP,
employees may contribute an amount between 3% and 15% of their
base salary and certain commissions. The Company contributes
varying amounts as specified in the ESPP.
401(k) Profit Savings Plan. The Company offers a 401(k)
Profit Sharing Plan (the 401(k) Plan), which
is a qualified voluntary contribution savings plan, to
substantially all of its employees. Eligible employees may
contribute up to 15% of their pretax annual compensation,
subject to annual limitations imposed by the Internal Revenue
Service. The Company matches 50% of each dollar of employee
contribution up to 6% of the employees total compensation.
Employment Agreements
William P. Foley, II. The Company entered into a
five-year employment agreement with its Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Mr. Foley, effective March 22,
2001, replacing an existing agreement. Pursuant to his new
agreement, his minimum annual base salary is $950,000. The
agreement provides for additional incentive compensation in
respect of each fiscal year ending during the term thereof in
the form of an annual cash bonus as determined in accordance
with the Annual Incentive Plan. Pursuant to the Annual Incentive
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Plan, the Compensation Committee has approved a formula that
awards Mr. Foley for meeting specified performance levels,
based on the Companys return on equity and other specified
operational goals. The agreement includes other compensation and
executive fringe benefits. There is a change in control
provision enabling Mr. Foley to terminate this agreement
due to a change in control during the period commencing
60 days and expiring 365 days after such change in
control. In the event of termination of the agreement for good
reason (defined in the agreement as a change in control) or if
Mr. Foleys employment is terminated following a
change of control, under certain circumstances he will receive
(i) his salary through the date of termination,
(ii) severance pay in an amount equal to his annual salary
in effect as of the date of termination plus the total bonus
paid or payable to him for the most recent calendar year
multiplied by the greater of the number of years remaining in
the term of employment, including partial years, or three years,
(iii) immediate vesting of all options not vested at the
date of termination, and (iv) maintenance of all benefit
plans and programs for Mr. Foley for the greater of three
years or the number of years (including partial years) remaining
in the agreement. The agreement allows the Company to terminate
Mr. Foley upon written notice without cause on terms
specified in the agreement. Upon Mr. Foleys death,
his estate will receive a payment in the amount of the minimum
annual base salary for the remainder of the agreement. Upon
incapacity or disability for a continuous period of nine months,
the Company may terminate the employment contract with
Mr. Foley upon payment of an amount equal to his minimum
annual base salary, without offset for the remainder of the
agreement.
Raymond R. Quirk. The Company entered into a three-year
employment agreement with Raymond R. Quirk, effective
March 20, 2003. Pursuant to this agreement,
Mr. Quirks minimum base salary is $600,000. His
salary may be increased at the discretion of the Compensation
Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Quirks
annual bonus will be payable pursuant to the Annual Incentive
Plan. The cash bonus payable to Mr. Quirk under the Annual
Incentive Plan awards him for meeting specified performance
levels based on the Companys return on equity and
specified operational goals. There is a change in control
provision enabling Mr. Quirk to terminate this agreement
due to a change in control during the period commencing
60 days and expiring 365 days after such change in
control. In the event of termination of the agreement for good
reason (defined in the agreement as a change in control) or if
Mr. Quirks employment is terminated following a
change in control under certain circumstances, he will receive
(i) his minimum annual base salary through the date of
termination, (ii) severance pay in an amount equal to his
annual salary in effect as of the date of termination or the
highest bonus paid or payable to him during the term of the
agreement multiplied by the greater of the number of years
(including partial years) remaining in the agreement or the
number two, and (iii) maintenance of all benefit plans and
programs for Mr. Quirk for the greater number of two years
or the number of years (including partial years) remaining in
the agreement.
Ernest D. Smith. The Company entered into a three-year
employment agreement with Ernest D. Smith effective
March 20, 2003. Pursuant to the agreement,
Mr. Smiths minimum base salary for fiscal 2003 is
$600,000. His base salary may be increased at the discretion of
the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Smiths annual bonus will be payable pursuant to
the Annual Incentive Plan. The cash bonus payable to
Mr. Smith under the Annual Incentive Plan awards him for
meeting specified performance levels based on the Companys
return on equity and specified operational goals. There is a
change in control provision enabling Mr. Smith to terminate
this agreement due to a change in control during the period
commencing 60 days and expiring 365 days after such
change in control. In the event of termination of the agreement
for good reason (defined in the agreement as a change in
control) or if Mr. Smiths employment is terminated
following a change in control under certain circumstances, he
will receive (i) his minimum annual base salary through the
date of termination, (ii) severance pay in an amount equal
to the greater of his annual salary in effect as of the date of
termination or the highest bonus paid or payable to him during
the term of the agreement multiplied by the greater of the
number of years (including partial years) remaining in the
agreement or the number two, and (iii) maintenance of all
benefit plans and programs for Mr. Smith for the greater
number of two years or the number of years (including partial
years) remaining in the agreement.
Alan L. Stinson. The Company entered into a three-year
employment agreement with Alan L. Stinson effective
March 22, 2001, which was subsequently amended to extend
the term of the agreement until 2006. Pursuant to the agreement,
Mr. Stinsons minimum base salary for fiscal 2003 is
$350,000. His base salary
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may be increased at the discretion of the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors. Mr. Stinsons annual bonus
will be payable pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan. The cash
bonus payable to Mr. Stinson under the Annual Incentive
Plan awards him for meeting specified performance levels based
on the Companys return on equity and specified operational
goals. There is a change in control provision enabling
Mr. Stinson to terminate this agreement due to a change in
control during the period commencing 60 days and expiring
365 days after such change in control. In the event of
termination of the agreement for good reason (defined in the
agreement as a change in control) or if Mr. Stinsons
employment is terminated following a change in control under
certain circumstances, he will receive (i) his minimum
annual base salary through the date of termination,
(ii) severance pay in an amount equal to the greater of his
annual salary in effect as of the date of termination or the
highest bonus paid or payable to him during the term of the
agreement multiplied by the greater of the number of years
(including partial years) remaining in the agreement or the
number two, and (iii) maintenance of all benefit plans and
programs for Mr. Stinson for the greater number of two
years or the number of years (including partial years) remaining
in the agreement.
Brent B. Bickett. The Company entered into a three-year
employment agreement with Brent B. Bickett effective
November 11, 2004. Pursuant to the agreement,
Mr. Bicketts minimum base salary for fiscal 2004 is
$450,000. His base salary may be increased at the discretion of
the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Bicketts annual bonus will be payable pursuant to
the Annual Incentive Plan. The cash bonus payable to
Mr. Bickett under the Annual Incentive Plan awards him for
meeting specified performance levels based on the Companys
return on equity and specified operational goals. There is a
change in control provision enabling Mr. Bickett to
terminate this agreement due to a change in control during the
period commencing 60 days and expiring 365 days after
such change in control. In the event of termination of the
agreement for good reason (defined in the agreement as a change
in control) or if Mr. Bicketts employment is
terminated following a change in control under certain
circumstances, he will receive (i) his minimum annual base
salary through the date of termination, (ii) severance pay
in an amount equal to the greater of his annual salary in effect
as of the date of termination or the highest bonus paid or
payable to him during the term of the agreement multiplied by
the greater of the number of years (including partial years)
remaining in the agreement or the number two, and
(iii) maintenance of all benefit plans and programs for
Mr. Bickett for the greater number of two years or the
number of years (including partial years) remaining in the
agreement.
Report of the Compensation Committee
This report summarizes the philosophical principles, specific
program objectives, and other factors considered by the
Compensation Committee in reaching its determinations regarding
the compensation of executive officers in 2004, including the
basis for compensation of the Chief Executive Officer.
Purpose of the Compensation Committee. The Compensation
Committees primary function is to assist the Board of
Directors in discharging its responsibilities related to the
compensation of the Companys executive officers and other
executives as designated by the Board. The Committee seeks to
ensure that the Companys compensation policies and
practices are consistent with the Companys values and
support the successful recruitment, development, and retention
of executive talent in order to achieve the Companys
business objectives and optimize long-term financial returns.
The Committees actions and decisions are presented to the
full Board for its consideration.
During 2004, the Compensation Committee was composed entirely of
independent directors, as defined under current New York Stock
Exchange listing standards and the Companys Corporate
Governance Guidelines. The Committee engages its own independent
consultant to (a) advise it regarding best
practices in executive compensation, (b) annually
review market data to assess the Companys competitive
position and the reasonableness of base salary, annual
incentives, long-term incentives and perquisites, and
(c) advise it with respect to specific executive
compensation decisions. The Committee reviews perquisites as
well as employment, severance, or similar arrangements for
Company executives and also monitors compliance with the
Companys Stock Ownership Guidelines. After each regular
meeting, the Committee holds an executive session of only
Committee members.
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The Compensation Committees Charter provides greater
detail concerning the Committees responsibilities and
procedures. A copy of the Compensation Committees Charter
is posted on the Companys web site at www.fnf.com.
Stockholders also may obtain a copy by writing to the Corporate
Secretary at the address set forth on the first page of this
Proxy Statement.
Compensation Philosophy. Below is a brief summary of
certain basic elements of the Companys executive
compensation philosophy:
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Linkage to Company Performance. An essential part of the
Companys executive compensation program is the linkage of
compensation to Company performance. Our approach is based on
the belief that the interests of executives should be closely
aligned with those of the Companys stockholders. A
significant portion of each executives total compensation
is linked to accomplishing specific, measurable results intended
to create value for stockholders in both the short- and
long-term. Compensation plans are developed to motivate
executives to improve the overall performance and profitability
of the Company, and the specific region/unit to which they are
assigned. Executives generally will be rewarded only when and if
the business goals previously established by management and the
Committee have been achieved. Each executives individual
performance and contribution will be reflected through
differentiated salary adjustments and the amount of incentive
awards paid, if any. Long-term incentive awards are paid in
stock options and restricted stock, further reinforcing the link
between the executives and stockholders interests.
Moreover, total compensation must be set at competitive levels
to attract the best talent to the Company, motivate employees to
perform at their highest levels, reward outstanding achievement,
and retain those individuals with the leadership abilities and
skills necessary for building long-term stockholder value. A
significant part of an executives total compensation is
variable, at material risk, and tied to both the annual and
long-term financial performance of the Company, such as profit,
growth, returns, and stockholder value. Stock ownership is also
emphasized, so that executives manage from an owners
perspective. The Committee believes that material stock
ownership by executives effectively aligns the interests of
those employees with those of stockholders and strongly
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Stock Ownership Guidelines. The Committee and the Board
feel strongly that the best way to reinforce the link between
executives and stockholders is to require that executives own a
significant amount of Company common stock. As a result, the
Committee has established formal stock ownership guidelines for
all corporate officers, including the named executive officers,
and members of the Board. A copy of the Companys stock
ownership guidelines is posted on the Companys website at
www.fnf.com. As evidence of their commitment to these
guidelines, each named executive officer currently holds more
than their respective guideline amount. The guidelines,
including those applicable to non-employee directors, are as
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Expensing of Stock Options. The Company elected,
beginning in 2003, to treat stock options and restricted stock
as an expense under Financial Accounting Standard 123. The
Committee and Board believe that this treatment reflects greater
accuracy and transparency of the cost of these incentives and
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Repricing of Stock Options. The Companys policy is
to prohibit the repricing of stock options. Our compensation
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Dilution from Equity-Based Compensation. The Compensation
Committee reviews potential shareholder dilution that may occur
as a result of grants under our equity-based compensation
programs. Based on a discussion with our compensation consultant
and Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and a review
of competitive market data, we believe that the potential
dilution is within the range prevailing among other public
companies relevant to compare to the Company. |
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Perquisites. It is our philosophy to provide few
perquisites to executives. In general, the perquisites we
provide are intended to help executives be more productive and
efficient or to protect the company and the executive from
certain business risks and potential terrorist threats. In 2004,
certain executive officers received the following perquisites:
assistance with financial planning, reimbursement for an
automobile lease payment, personal use of a Company airplane,
country club membership, and an annual physical exam. Our review
of competitive market data indicates that the perquisites
provided to executives are reasonable and within market practice. |
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Employment Contracts. Certain senior officers, including
those reported in the Summary Compensation Table, have
employment agreements with the Company. The main purpose of the
employment agreements is to protect the Company from certain
business risks (threats from competitors, loss of
confidentiality or trade secrets, disparagement, solicitation of
customers and employees) and to define the Companys right
to terminate the employment relation. The employment agreements
also protect the executive from certain risks, such as a change
in control of the Company and death or disability. |
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Compensation Deductibility Policy. Section 162(m) of
the Internal Revenue Code limits the Company from deducting
compensation paid in any year to a named executive officer in
excess of $1 million, but does not subject
performance-based compensation to this limit. The Committee
continues to emphasize performance-based compensation for
executives, thus minimizing the effect of Section 162(m).
However, the Committee believes that its primary responsibility
is to provide a compensation program that attracts, retains, and
rewards the executive talent necessary for the Companys
success. Consequently, in any year the Committee may authorize
nonperformance-based compensation that is not fully deductible
under Section 162(m). |
Components of Executive Compensation. The main components
of the executive compensation program are base salary, annual
performance bonus plan, stock options, and restricted stock. The
Compensation Committee determines the amount of compensation
under each component based on the appropriate ratio between
performance-based compensation and other forms of compensation,
the level of responsibility and individual contribution of the
executive officer, and competitive practice in the marketplace
for similar executives from companies of similar size and
complexity as FNF.
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Base salary. When establishing base salaries for
executives, consideration is given to compensation paid for
similar positions at companies included in compensation surveys.
In addition, other factors such as individual performance,
potential for future advancement, specific job responsibilities,
and length of time in their current position will influence the
final determination for individual executives. |
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Annual performance bonus. Annual performance incentive
awards for executive officers are provided in order to promote
the achievement of the Companys short-term business
objectives that are important to executing its business
strategy. For 2004, the Committee established a fixed percentage
of base salary as an executives target annual incentive
opportunity, which ranged from 75% to 160% of base salary. For
each executive, actual payout may range from zero to two times
(three times for Mr. Foley) the target incentive
opportunity, depending on achievement of goals, with payments
increasing as performance improves. No bonus payment will be
made to the executive officer, however, if a defined, minimum
performance threshold is not attained. |
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At the beginning of each year, the Committee establishes
performance targets and also sets a minimum performance level
that must be achieved before any awards can be paid, giving
consideration to the Companys prior years
performance and objectives as well as to investor expectations
for the Company in the upcoming year. Additionally, individual
performance goals may be established for each executive. Annual
incentive awards for 2004 were based on meeting weighted
objectives for return on equity, revenue growth, and other key
strategic objectives. As in previous years, management
recommended that the Compensation Committee establish aggressive
performance targets for 2004. At the end of 2004, we reviewed
the Companys overall operating performance and determined
that financial results for the performance goals were above
target performance requirements. The Company had another year of
outstanding performance for 2004. Shareholder return (i.e.,
stock price appreciation plus dividends) was over 30% for 2004.
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return was over 95%. The Company increased its market
capitalization by over $2.0 billion for 2004. For 2003 and
2004, market capitalization increased by over $5.5 billion.
Furthermore, the Company outperformed its peers in the title
industry on key dimensions of financial performance and
shareholder return. The management team also initiated the major
elements of its recapitalization strategy. |
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Stock options and restricted stock. Key objectives of the
stock-based incentive plans are to help FNF attract and retain
outstanding employees and to promote the growth and success of
the Companys business by aligning the financial interests
of these employees with the Companys stockholders. The
plans authorize the Compensation Committee to grant stock
options, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, and other
stock awards to employees of FNF. The plans also authorize the
payment of dividends or dividend equivalents on any grants of
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In 2004, the Compensation Committee authorized a grant of stock
options to the executive officers. These options have an
exercise price equal to the market price of the Companys
common stock on the grant date, vest over three years based on
continued employment, and expire eight years after the grant
date. Stock options encourage executives to become owners of
FNF, which further aligns their interests with those of the
stockholders. Furthermore, these options have value to the
executives only if the price of the Companys stock
appreciates after the options are granted. In contrast,
restricted stock grants were made to executives in 2003 instead
of stock options. The 2003 restricted stock grants vest over
four years. The Compensation Committee believes that the stock
option grant, in combination with the 2003 restricted stock
grant, provides a balanced approach with regard to equity-based
compensation and maintains a reasonable level of equity dilution
for our stockholders. Executives have the right to dividends
payable on the restricted stock and the stock-based incentive
plans allow the Company to pay dividends on certain stock
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which are intended to be comparable in scope to benefits
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Chief Executive Officer Compensation. The Chief Executive
Officer participates in the same programs and receives
compensation based on the same factors as the other executive
officers. However, Mr. Foleys overall compensation
reflects his greater degree of policy and decision-making
authority and higher level of responsibility with respect to the
strategic direction and financial and operational results of the
Company.
In determining Mr. Foleys compensation, the
Compensation Committee and the Board focused on competitive
levels of compensation for CEOs managing companies of similar
size and complexity and the importance of retaining a chief
executive officer with the strategic, financial, and leadership
skills to ensure the continued growth and success of the
Company. Mr. Foleys base salary and annual incentive
target opportunity are close to the marketplace average for
companies of similar size and complexity (based on compensation
surveys). His equity-based compensation for 2004 was above the
marketplace average, allowing him to earn above average
compensation if supported by the Companys performance.
During 2004, Mr. Foley continued to demonstrate strong
leadership and vision for the Company, to implement key
strategic initiatives that strengthen FNF and increase
stockholder value, and to enhance the Companys
competitiveness. The Company had another year of outstanding
performance for 2004. Shareholder return was over 30% for 2004.
For the two year period of 2003 and 2004, shareholder return was
over 95%. Further, under his leadership, the Company increased
its market capitalization by approximately $2.25 billion
for 2004. For 2003 and 2004, market capitalization increased by
approximately $6 billion. Furthermore, the Company
outperformed its peers in the title industry on key dimensions
of financial performance and shareholder return. Mr. Foley
also lead the implementation of major elements of the
Companys recapitalization strategy.
For 2004, Mr. Foleys base salary was increased
approximately 5%, from $950,000 to $1,000,000 per year. His 2004
annual incentive was higher than his 2003 level, reflecting the
outstanding achievements of FNF (some of which are described in
the prior paragraph) and Mr. Foley personally. He was
granted 1,000,000 stock options at fair market value, which vest
over a three year period. The grant reflects the Compensation
Committees view of the value of his long-term contribution
to and leadership of FNF, the Compensation
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Committees and the Boards desire to retain
Mr. Foley and foster his desire to exceed our expectations,
and competitive marketplace practices.
This report is respectfully submitted by the members of the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors as of
December 31, 2004:
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The Compensation Committee
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Cary H. Thompson, Chairman
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Daniel D. (Ron) Lane
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Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation
The Compensation Committee is currently composed of Cary H.
Thompson, Daniel D. (Ron) Lane, William A. Imparato and Willie
D. Davis. During fiscal 2004, no member of the Compensation
Committee was a former or current officer or employee of the
Company or any of its subsidiaries, other than Mr. Imparato, who
was President of a subsidiary of the Company from June 1990 to
December 1993. In addition, during 2004, no executive officer of
the Company served (i) as a member of the compensation
committee or board of directors of another entity, one of whose
executive officers served on the Compensation Committee, or
(ii) as a member of the compensation committee of another
entity, one of whose executive officers served on the Board of
Directors.
Terry N. Christensen was a member of the Compensation Committee
until April 2004. Mr. Christensen is the managing partner
of the law firm Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser,
Weil & Shapiro, LLP. During 2004, Christensen Miller
represented the Company and its subsidiaries in various
lawsuits. The total fees received by Christensen Miller during
2004 were approximately $1.98 million. In the opinion of
management, the terms of these transactions were fair to the
Company and substantially the same as could have been obtained
in transactions with unaffiliated parties.
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Performance Graph
Set forth below is a graph comparing cumulative total
stockholder return on the Companys common stock against
the cumulative total return on the S & P 500 Index and
against the cumulative total return of a peer group index
consisting of certain companies in the primary industry in which
the Company competes (SIC code 6361
Title Insurance) for the five-year period ending
December 31, 2004. This peer group consists of the
following companies: First American Corporation, LandAmerica
Financial Group, Inc. and Stewart Information Services Corp. The
peer group comparison has been weighted based on the
Companys stock market capitalization. The graph assumes an
initial investment of $100.00 on December 31, 1999, with
dividends reinvested over the periods indicated.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Returns
Among Fidelity National Financial, Inc., the S&P 500
Index
and a Peer Group
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ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON DECEMBER 31, 1999
ASSUMES DIVIDENDS REINVESTED
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2004
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VII. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND RELATED MATTERS
Corporate Governance Guidelines
Our Board of Directors adopted a set of Corporate Governance
Guidelines in April 2004 to provide, along with the charters of
the Board committees, a framework for the functioning of the
Board and its committees and to establish a common set of
expectations as to how the Board should perform its functions.
The Corporate Governance Guidelines address the composition of
the Board, the selection of directors, the functioning of the
Board, the committees of the Board, the evaluation and
compensation of directors and the expectations of directors,
including ethics and conflicts of interest. These guidelines
specifically provide that a majority of the members of the Board
must be outside directors who the Board has determined have no
material relationship with the Company and who otherwise meet
the independence criteria established by the New York Stock
Exchange (the NYSE). The Board intends to
review these guidelines and other aspects of the Companys
governance at least annually. A copy of the Companys
Corporate Governance Guidelines is available for review on the
Companys website at www.fnf.com. Stockholders may also
obtain a copy by writing to the Corporate Secretary at the
address set forth on the first page of this Proxy Statement.
Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
Our Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior
Financial Officers, which is applicable to our chief executive
officer, our chief financial officer and our chief accounting
officer, and a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which is
applicable to all directors, officers and employees of the
Company. The purpose of these codes is to (i) promote
honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of
conflicts of interest; (ii) promote full, fair, accurate,
timely and understandable disclosure; (iii) promote
compliance with applicable laws and governmental rules and
regulations; (iv) ensure the protection of the
Companys legitimate business interests, including
corporate opportunities, assets and confidential information;
and (v) deter wrongdoing. Our codes of ethics and business
conduct were adopted to reinvigorate and renew our commitment to
the Companys longstanding standards for ethical business
practices. Our reputation for integrity is one of our most
important assets and each of our employees and directors is
expected to contribute to the care and preservation of that
asset. Under our codes of ethics, an amendment to or a waiver or
modification of any ethics policy applicable to our directors or
executive officers must be disclosed to the extent required
under SEC and/or NYSE rules.
Copies of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Code
of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers are available for review
on our website at www.fnf.com. Stockholders may also obtain a
copy of any of these codes by writing to the Corporate Secretary
at the address set forth on the first page of this Proxy
Statement.
The Board and Its Committees
During 2004, nine of the eleven members of our Board of
Directors (i.e., all directors other than Mr. Foley and
Mr. Willey) were non-employees. Based on the
recommendations of the Corporate Governance and Nominating
Committee, the Board determined that all of the non-employee
members of the Board during 2004 were independent under the
criteria established by the NYSE and our Corporate Governance
Guidelines. Mr. Hagerty was appointed to the Board on
January 25, 2005 and the Board has not yet made a
determination concerning his independence. Our Board met ten
times in 2004 and each member of the Board of Directors attended
all of the meetings, except for Mr. Koll and Mr. Lyon,
who attended 80% of the meetings. Our non-management directors
also met periodically in executive sessions without management.
In accordance with our Corporate Governance Guidelines, at each
meeting a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee is
designated by the other non-management directors to preside as
the lead director during that session. In the past, we have not
as a general matter required our Board members to attend our
annual meeting of stockholders, although three of our directors
did attend our 2004 annual meeting. Under our Corporate
Governance Guidelines, which were adopted in April of 2004,
directors are now encouraged to attend our annual meeting of
stockholders.
The Board has four standing committees, namely an Audit
Committee, a Compensation Committee, a Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee and an Executive Committee. The charter of
each of the
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Audit, Compensation and Corporate Governance and Nominating
Committees is available on our website at www.fnf.com.
Stockholders also may obtain a copy of any of these charters by
writing to the Corporate Secretary at the address set forth on
the first page of this Proxy Statement.
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
The members of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
in 2004 were Daniel D. (Ron) Lane, Terry N. Christensen, Willie
D. Davis and Donald M. Koll. Each of Messrs. Lane,
Christensen, Davis and Koll was deemed to be independent by the
Board, as required by the NYSE. The Corporate Governance and
Nominating Committee met two times in 2004, and each of the
members of the committee attended each meeting. The primary
functions of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee,
as identified in its charter, are:
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developing and recommending to the Board a set of corporate
governance principles applicable to the Company and reviewing
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developing and recommending to the Board standards to be applied
in making determinations as to the absence of material
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adopting, revising and overseeing the Boards criteria for
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establishing procedures for the Corporate Governance and
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evaluating, at least annually, the performance of the Corporate
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assisting management in the preparation of the disclosure in the
Companys annual proxy statement regarding the operations
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In fulfilling its duty to recommend nominees for election as
directors, the committee considers, among other things, the
following criteria:
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personal qualities and characteristics, accomplishments and
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current knowledge and contacts in the communities in which the
Company does business and in the Companys industry or
other industries relevant to the Companys business; |
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ability and willingness to commit adequate time to Board and
committee matters; |
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the fit of the individuals skills and personality with
those of other directors and potential directors in building a
Board that is effective, collegial and responsive to the needs
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The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee would consider
qualified candidates for directors suggested by our
stockholders. To date, no such suggestions have been received.
Stockholders can suggest qualified candidates for director to
the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee by writing to
our Corporate Secretary at 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville,
Florida 32204. The submission should provide a brief description
of the qualifications of the candidate. Submissions that meet
the criteria outlined above and in the Corporate Governance
Guidelines will be forwarded to the Chairman of the Corporate
Governance and Nominating Committee for further review and
consideration.
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Audit Committee
The members of the Audit Committee in 2004 were John F.
Farrell, Jr. (Chairman), William A. Imparato and Philip G.
Heasley. The Board has determined that each of the Audit
Committee members is financially literate and independent as
required by the rules of the SEC and the NYSE, and that each of
Messrs. Farrell and Heasley is an audit committee financial
expert, as defined by the rules of the SEC. The Audit Committee
met twenty-nine times in 2004 and each of the members attended
all of the meetings except for Mr. Heasley, who missed one
meeting. The primary functions of the Audit Committee include:
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overseeing the integrity of the Companys financial
statements and the Companys compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements; |
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discussing the annual audited financial statements and quarterly
financial statements with management and the independent
auditors, including the Companys disclosures under
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial
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establishing procedures for receiving, processing and retaining
complaints (including anonymous complaints) received by the
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engaging independent advisers, such as legal counsel and
accounting advisers, as needed, to assist the Audit Committee in
meeting its obligations; |
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approving any significant non-audit relationship with the
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approving audit and non-audit services provided by the
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discussing earnings press releases and financial information
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discussing policies with respect to risk assessment and risk
management; |
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meeting, separately and periodically, with management, internal
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evaluating, at least annually, the performance of the audit
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producing an annual report for inclusion in the Companys
proxy statement, in accordance with applicable rules and
regulations. |
The Audit Committee is a separately-designated standing
committee established in accordance with
Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Please refer to the section of this proxy statement entitled
Report of the Audit Committee for more information
on the responsibilities of the Audit Committee.
Compensation Committee
The members of the Compensation Committee in 2004 were Cary H.
Thompson (Chairman), Daniel D. (Ron) Lane, Terry N. Christensen,
William A. Imparato and Willie D. Davis. Mr. Christensen served
until April 2004, when the Board restructured the membership of
the Committee by adding Mr. Imparato and Mr. Davis. Each of
Messrs. Thompson, Lane, Christensen, Imparato and Davis was
deemed to be independent by the Board, as required by the NYSE.
The Compensation Committee met six times in 2004, and each of
the members of the committee attended each meeting. The
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to the Chief Executive Officers compensation, evaluating
the Chief Executive Officers performance in light of those
goals and objectives, and setting the Chief Executive
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producing an annual report on executive compensation for
inclusion in the Companys proxy statement, in accordance
with applicable rules and regulations. |
For more information regarding the responsibilities of the
Compensation Committee, please refer to the section of this
proxy statement entitled Report of the Compensation
Committee.
Executive Committee
The members of the Executive Committee in 2004 were William P.
Foley, II, Cary H. Thompson, Philip G. Heasley and Terry N.
Christensen. The Executive Committee may invoke all of the power
and authority of the Board in the management of the Company to
the extent delegated by the Board and not otherwise prohibited
by law. The Executive Committee did not meet in 2004.
Contacting the Board of Directors
Any stockholder or other interested person who desires to
contact any member of the Board of Directors or the
non-management members of the Board of Directors as a group may
do so by writing to: Board of Directors, c/o Corporate
Secretary, Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 601 Riverside
Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204. Communications received are
distributed by the Corporate Secretary to the appropriate member
or members of the Board.
Directors Compensation
Directors who also are officers of the Company do not receive
any compensation for acting as directors, except for
reimbursement of reasonable expenses, if any, incurred in
attending Board meetings. Non-employee directors participate in
a compensation program that is designed to achieve the following
goals: fairly pay directors for work required by a company of
FNFs size, complexity, and scope; align directors
interest with the long-term interests of the Companys
stockholders; provide a level of pay that is competitive with
the marketplace for companies of similar size and complexity to
FNF; and maintain a simple format that is transparent and easy
for shareholders to understand. For 2004, non-employee directors
received the following:
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A per meeting fee of $2,500 for each Board meeting attended; |
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An annual retainer of $5,000 for service on any Board committee
(except Audit) or a $7,500 annual retainer if chair of any
committee (except Audit); |
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An annual retainer of $7,500 for service on the Audit committee
or a $15,000 annual retainer if chair of the Audit committee; |
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A per meeting fee of $1,500 for each committee meeting attended
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In addition, on October 15, 2004, each non-employee
director received options to acquire 16,250 shares of the
Companys common stock. The options were granted at an
exercise price of $36.60, which was the closing price of the
Companys common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on
the date of grant. The options vest in three equal annual
installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of
grant and are exercisable for a period of eight years. Vesting
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The Company also adopted stock ownership guidelines for its
directors. Each director is encouraged to own shares of Company
common stock with a value equal to two times the annual retainer.
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Report of the Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors submits the
following report on the performance of certain of its
responsibilities for the year 2004:
The primary function of our Audit Committee is oversight of the
Companys financial reporting process, public financial
reports, internal accounting and financial controls, and the
independent audit of the annual consolidated financial
statements. Our Audit Committee acts under a written charter,
which was amended in 2004 and subsequently approved by our Board
of Directors. We review the adequacy of our charter at least
annually. Our Audit Committee is comprised of the three
directors named below, each of whom has been determined by the
Board to be independent as defined by the recently revised New
York Stock Exchange independence standards. In addition, our
Board of Directors has designated each of John F.
Farrell, Jr. and Philip G. Heasley as an audit committee
financial expert as defined by SEC rules.
In performing our oversight function, we reviewed and discussed
with management and KPMG LLP, our independent auditors, the
audited financial statements of the Company as of and for the
year ended December 31, 2004. Management and KPMG LLP
reported to us that the Companys consolidated financial
statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position and results of operations and
cash flows of the Company and its subsidiaries in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. We also discussed
with KPMG LLP matters covered by the Statement on Auditing
Standards No. 61 (Communication with Audit Committees).
Additionally, we reviewed and discussed managements report
on internal controls over financial reporting and the related
audit performed by KPMG LLP, which confirmed the effectiveness
of the Companys internal controls over financial reporting.
We have received and reviewed the written disclosures and the
letter from KPMG LLP required by Independence Standards Board
Standard No. 1 (Independence Discussions with Audit
Committees), and have discussed with them their independence. In
addition, we have considered whether KPMG LLPs provision
of non-audit services to the Company is compatible with their
independence.
SEC rules require that, before a companys independent
auditor is engaged to provide any audit or permissible non-audit
services, the engagement must be pre-approved by the audit
committee or entered into pursuant to pre-approval policies and
procedures established by the audit committee. The
Companys Audit Committee has not established a
pre-approval policy at this time. Rather, the Audit Committee as
a whole reviews and pre-approves all audit and permissible
non-audit services to be provided by KPMG LLP.
Finally, we discussed with the Companys internal auditors
and KPMG LLP the overall scope and plans for their respective
audits. We met with KPMG LLP at each meeting, both with and
without management present. Our discussions with them included
the results of their examinations, their evaluations of the
Companys internal controls and the overall quality of the
Companys financial reporting.
Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, we
recommended to our Board of Directors that the audited financial
statements referred to above be included in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended 2004
and that KPMG LLP be appointed independent auditors for the
Company for 2005.
In carrying out our responsibilities, we look to management and
the independent auditors. Management is responsible for the
preparation and fair presentation of the Companys
financial statements and for maintaining effective internal
control. Management is also responsible for assessing and
maintaining the effectiveness of internal control over the
financial reporting process in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
Section 404 requirements. The independent auditors are
responsible for auditing the Companys annual financial
statements and expressing an opinion as to whether the
statements are fairly stated in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. In addition, the independent
auditors are responsible for auditing the Companys
internal controls over financial reporting and for expressing
opinions on both the effectiveness of controls and
managements assertion as to this effectiveness. The
independent auditors perform their responsibilities in
accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board. Our members are not professionally engaged in
the practice of accounting or auditing, and are not experts
under the Securities Act of 1933 in either of those fields or in
auditor independence.
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The foregoing report is provided by the following independent
directors, who constitute the Committee:
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Principal Accounting Fees and Services
In accordance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, all audit and audit-related work and all non-audit work
performed by the Companys independent auditor, KPMG LLP,
is approved in advance by the Audit Committee, including the
proposed fees for such work.
The Company incurred the following fees for audit and other
services performed by KPMG LLP with respect to fiscal years 2004
and 2003:
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Audit fees consisted principally of fees for the audits,
including statutory audits of subsidiaries, and quarterly
reviews, including billings for out of pocket expenses, and fees
related to the review of registration statements for various
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Audit related fees in 2004 and 2003 consisted principally of
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Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
Mr. Christensen is the managing partner of the law firm
Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil &
Shapiro, LLP. During 2004, Christensen Miller represented the
Company and its subsidiaries in various lawsuits. The total fees
received by Christensen Miller during 2004 were approximately
$1.98 million. In the opinion of management, the terms of
these transactions were fair to the Company and substantially
the same as could have been obtained in transactions with
unaffiliated parties.
Mr. Hagerty is a Managing Director of Thomas H. Lee
Partners, L.P. On December 23, 2004, the Company entered
into a definitive Stock Purchase Agreement (the Purchase
Agreement), among the Company, Fidelity National
Information Services, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company (FNIS), certain affiliates of Thomas H. Lee
Partners, L.P. (the THL Entities) and others. The
Purchase Agreement provided the terms upon which FNIS agreed to
sell a 25 percent minority equity interest in its common
stock to the THL Entities and the other purchasers under the
Purchase Agreement for a purchase price of $500,000,000 (the
Transaction). The Transaction closed on
March 9, 2005 and the THL Entities acquired
22,500,000 shares of the common stock of FNIS ( or 11.25%
of the total shares outstanding) for $225,000,000. In connection
with the closing of the Transaction, FNIS entered into a
Management Agreement with THL Managers V, LLC, an affiliate
of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P, under which THL Managers V,
LLC will provide FNIS with advice and analysis, including advice
with respect to debt facilities
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and arrangements and other matters. In exchange for these
services, THL Managers V, LLC received a one-time fee of
$11,718,750 and will receive an annual management fee of
$1,250,000 per year during the term of the Management
Agreement. FNIS also reimbursed transaction-related expenses of
the THL Entities and the other investors in the aggregate amount
of $54.7 million and paid and will pay certain fees to the
other investors.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting
Compliance
Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, requires the Companys executive officers and
directors to file reports of their ownership, and changes in
ownership, of the Companys common stock with the SEC.
Executive officers and directors are required by the SECs
regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all forms they
file pursuant to Section 16 and the Company is required to
report in this Proxy Statement any failure of its directors and
executive officers to file by the relevant due date any of these
reports during fiscal year 2004. Based solely upon a review of
the copies of the reports received by it, the Company believes
that all such filing requirements were satisfied.
Shareholder Proposals for the 2006 Annual Meeting
Any proposal that a stockholder wishes to be considered for
inclusion in the Proxy and Proxy Statement relating to the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2006 must be
received by the Company no later than December 30, 2005.
Any other proposal that a stockholder wishes to bring before the
2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders without inclusion of such
proposal in the Companys proxy materials must also be
received by the Company no later than December 30, 2005.
All proposals must comply with the applicable requirements or
conditions established by the Securities and Exchange Commission
and Article II, Section 7 and Article III,
Section 2(c) of the Companys bylaws, which requires
among other things, certain information to be provided in
connection with the submission of stockholder proposals. All
proposals must be directed to the Secretary of the Company at
601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204. The
persons designated as proxies by the Company in connection with
the 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will have discretionary
voting authority with respect to any stockholder proposal for
which the Company does not receive timely notice.
OTHER MATTERS
The Company knows of no other matters to be submitted at the
meeting. If any other matters properly come before the meeting,
the enclosed proxy card confers discretionary authority on the
persons named in the enclosed proxy card to vote as they deem
appropriate on such matters. It is the intention of the persons
named in the enclosed proxy card to vote the shares in
accordance with their best judgment.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
The Company files Annual Reports on Form 10-K with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of the Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2004 (except for certain exhibits thereto), may be obtained,
free of charge, upon written request by any stockholder to
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., 601 Riverside Avenue,
Jacksonville, Florida 32204, Attention: Investor Relations.
Copies of all exhibits to the Annual Report on Form 10-K
are available upon a similar request, subject to reimbursing the
Company for its expenses in supplying any exhibit.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC.
THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF
STOCKHOLDERS TO BE HELD JUNE 22, 2005
The undersigned hereby appoints William P. Foley, II and Frank P. Willey, and each of them, as
Proxies, each with full power of substitution, and hereby authorizes each of them to represent and
to vote, as designated below, all the shares of common stock of Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
held of record by the undersigned as of April 25, 2005, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be
held at 9:00 a.m., eastern time in the Peninsular Auditorium at 601 Riverside Avenue,
Jacksonville, FL 32204 on June 22, 2005, or any adjournment thereof.
This instruction and proxy card is also solicited by the Board of Directors of Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. (the Company) for use at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 22,
2005 at 9:00 a.m., eastern time from persons who participate in either (1) the Fidelity National
Financial, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the 401(k) Plan), or (2) the Fidelity National
Financial, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the ESPP), or (3) both the 401(k) Plan and the
ESPP.
By signing this instruction and proxy card, the undersigned hereby instructs Wells Fargo Bank
Minnesota, N.A., Trustee for the 401(k) Plan and the ESPP, to exercise the voting rights relating
to any shares of common stock of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. allocable to his or her
account(s) as of April 25, 2005. For shares voted by mail, this instruction and proxy card is to
be returned to the tabulation agent (c/o Proxy Services, P.O. Box 2022, Jersey City, NJ 07304) by
June 17, 2005. For shares voted by phone or internet, the deadline is 11:59 PM on June 17, 2005.
For the 401(k) Plan, the Trustee will tabulate the votes received from all participants received by
the deadline and will determine the ratio of votes for and against each item. The Trustee will
then vote all shares held in the 401(k) Plan according to these ratios. For the ESPP, the Trustee
will vote only those shares that are properly voted by ESPP participants.
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YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT!
You can vote in one of three ways:
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PLEASE VOTE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS A VOTE FOR THE NOMINEES AND PROPOSAL 2
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proxies are authorized to vote upon such other matters as may properly come before the meeting thereof.
THE PROXY, WHEN PROPERLY EXECUTED, WILL BE VOTED IN THE MANNER DIRECTED HEREIN BY THE STOCKHOLDER. IF NO DIRECTION IS MADE, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED FOR ITEMS 1 AND 2.
Please date and sign exactly as the name appears on this proxy. When shares are held by more than one owner, all should sign. When signing as attorney,
executor, administrator; trustee or guardian, please give full title as such. If a corporation, please sign in full corporate name by President
or authorized officer. If a partnership, please sign in partnership name by authorized person.
FOLD AND DETACH HERE AND READ THE REVERSE SIDE
Your telephone or internet vote authorizes the named proxies to vote your shares in the same manner as
if you marked, signed and returned your instruction form.
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