Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date
of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): June 8, 2006
FIDELITY
NATIONAL TITLE GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware
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001-32630
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86-0498599 |
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(State or other Jurisdiction of
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer |
Incorporation or Organization)
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Identification No.) |
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601 Riverside Avenue |
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Jacksonville, Florida
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32204 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (904) 854-8100
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Attached as Exhibit 10.54 is an amendment to the employment agreement previously entered into
by and between Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF) and Raymond R. Quirk, the Chief Executive
Officer of Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. (FNT). Under the amendment, FNT agreed to assume
all of FNFs obligations under Mr. Quirks employment agreement, as modified by the amendment, and
to extend the term of Mr. Quirks employment until December 31, 2006. The terms of the current
employment agreement between FNF and Mr. Quirk are described in FNFs Definitive Proxy Statement on
Schedule 14A, filed on April 27, 2005 and such description is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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10.54
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Amendment to employment agreement. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE GROUP, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Anthony J. Park |
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Anthony J. Park |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated:
June 14, 2006
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.54
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Amendment to employment agreement. |
Exhibit 10.54
Exhibit 10.54
AMENDMENT
TO
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDMENT (the Amendment) to the Employment Agreement by and between Randy R. Quirk
(the Employee) and Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (FNF), effective as of March 20, 2003 (the
Agreement), is made effective as of June 8, 2006.
WITNESSETH THAT
WHEREAS, FNF and the Employee are parties to the Agreement effective March 20, 2003 with a
three year term expiring March 20, 2006 (the Term); and
WHEREAS, FNF desires to assign its rights and obligations pursuant to this Agreement to
Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. (FNT); and
WHEREAS, FNT desires to accept such assignment; and
WHEREAS, the Employee agrees to such assignment; and
WHEREAS, Section 2 of the Agreement provides that the Term may be extended at any time upon
mutual agreement of the parties; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend such Term through December 31, 2006.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and other good and valuable consideration, the
receipt and sufficiency of which the parties hereby acknowledge, FNF, FNT and the Employee hereby
agree as follows:
1. FNF assigns all of its rights and obligations pursuant to this Agreement to FNT, FNT
accepts such assignment and the Employee agrees to such assignment.
2. All references to the Company shall be deemed to refer to Fidelity National Title Group,
Inc.
3. Section 1 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:
1. Employment and Duties. Subject to the terms and conditions of
this Agreement, the Company employs the Employee to serve in an executive
capacity as Chief Executive Officer. Employee accepts such employment and
agrees to undertake and discharge the duties, functions and responsibilities
commensurate with the aforesaid position. Employee also agrees to perform
such responsibilities and duties for the Companys affiliates as may be
prescribed from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Company (the
Board).
4. Section 2 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:
2. Term. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the
Effective Date and end [December 31, 2006], subject to prior termination as
set forth in Section 7, below (the Term). The Term may be extended at any
time upon mutual agreement of the parties.
5. A new sentence shall be added to the end of paragraph (a) of Section 8 which shall read as
follows:
For purposes of this Agreement, no event or transaction which is entered
into, is contemplated by, or occurs as a result of the Securities Exchange
and Distribution Agreement to be entered into by and between Fidelity
National Financial, Inc. and Fidelity National Title Group, Inc. or any
related transactions thereto shall constitute a change in control of the
Company.
6. Section 18 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:
18. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and
construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Florida, excluding
any conflicts or choice of law rule or principle that might otherwise refer
construction or interpretation of this Plan to the substantive law of
another jurisdiction. Any litigation pertaining to this Agreement shall be
adjudicated in courts located in Duval County, Florida.
7. Section 20 of the Agreement shall be amended to read as follows:
20. Notices. Any notice, request, or instruction to be given
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when personally
delivered or three (3) days after being sent by United States Certified
Mail, postage prepaid, with Return Receipt Requested, to the parties at
their respective addresses set forth below:
To the Company:
Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Attention: General Counsel
To the Employee:
Raymond R. Quirk
c/o Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
All provisions of the Agreement not specifically mentioned in this Amendment shall be
considered modified to the extent necessary to be consistent with the changes made by this
Amendment.
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This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and
said counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Employee has hereunto set his hand and FNF and FNT have caused this
Amendment to be executed.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. |
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RANDY R. QUIRK |
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/s/ Alan L. Stinson |
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/s/ Raymond R. Quirk |
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By:
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Alan L. Stinson |
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer |
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FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE GROUP, INC. |
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/s/ Anthony J. Park |
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By:
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Anthony J. Park |
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Title:
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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