Form 4: First American Financial Corp: Officer Reports Changes in Beneficial Ownership

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SEC Form 4 Filing


Lisa W. Cornehl, SVP and Chief Legal Officer of First American Financial Corp, reports acquisition and disposal of common stock and unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on February 24, 2025.

Summary

  • Lisa W. Cornehl, SVP, Chief Legal Officer of First American Financial Corp, filed a Form 4 detailing changes in beneficial ownership.
  • On February 24, 2025, Cornehl acquired 9,432 shares of common stock and disposed of 1,489 shares to cover tax liabilities related to vesting restricted stock units at a price of $63.42.
  • Following these transactions, Cornehl beneficially owns 26,881.96 shares of common stock.
  • The reported holdings include unvested Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) that vest in annual increments over the next few years.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: This is a neutral regulatory filing. It doesn't indicate positive or negative sentiment, but rather reports required transactions.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure related to insider transactions and is a standard practice for publicly traded companies. It provides transparency into the trading activities of company officers.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • Form 4 filings are standard practice across all publicly traded companies in the US and are mandated by the SEC.
  • The vesting schedules of the RSUs are typical for executive compensation packages.
  • Comparable companies such as Fidelity National Financial and Stewart Information Services also have similar insider transaction reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Impact

  • The filing provides transparency to shareholders regarding insider transactions.
  • It assures stakeholders that company officers are adhering to regulations regarding stock ownership and trading.

Key Dates

DateDescription
02/22/2023First anniversary of the original grant of 1,694 RSUs, with vesting in four equal annual increments commencing on this date.
02/16/2024First anniversary of the original grant of 4,512 RSUs, with vesting in three equal annual increments commencing on this date.
02/24/2025Date of transaction: acquisition of 9,432 shares and disposal of 1,489 shares for tax liability.
02/22/2025First anniversary of the original grant of 6,734 RSUs, with vesting in three equal annual increments commencing on this date.
02/26/2025Date of signature for the Form 4 filing.
02/24/2026First anniversary of the grant of 9,432 RSUs vesting in three equal annual increments commencing on this date.

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