First American Financial (FAF) announces retirement of director Martha Wyrsch

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First American Financial Corporation reported a change in its board leadership. On January 21, 2026, director Martha Wyrsch retired from the company’s Board of Directors. The filing does not describe any additional board appointments or related compensatory arrangements, focusing solely on her retirement. The company’s common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol FAF.

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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): January 21, 2026

FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-34580	26-1911571
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 First American Way
Santa Ana, California				92707-5913
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (714) 250-3000

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.00001 par value		FAF		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 21, 2026, Martha Wyrsch retired from the Board of Directors of the Company.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number		Description
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

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.

			FIRST AMERICAN FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Date:	January 21, 2025	By:	/s/ Lisa W. Cornehl
			Name: Lisa W. Cornehl Title: Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What board change did First American Financial (FAF) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that Martha Wyrsch retired from its Board of Directors effective January 21, 2026.

Does the First American Financial (FAF) filing mention any new director appointments?

No, the filing only states that Martha Wyrsch retired from the Board of Directors and does not describe any new appointments.

What SEC item does the First American Financial (FAF) 8-K relate to?

The disclosure is made under Item 5.02, which covers departures or appointments of directors and certain officers, and related compensatory arrangements.

On which exchange is First American Financial (FAF) common stock listed?

First American Financial’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol FAF.

Does the 8-K describe any compensation changes for First American Financial officers?

No, the document references compensatory arrangements in the item heading but only specifically reports the retirement of director Martha Wyrsch.

What exhibit is included with this First American Financial (FAF) 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 104, which is the Cover Page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document.