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The First American Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF), America's largest provider of business information, today announced that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 22 cents per common share.

The cash dividend is payable on April 15, 2010, to shareholders of record as of March 31, 2010. First American has paid a cash dividend for each of the last 101 years.

About First American

The First American Corporation (NYSE: FAF) is a FORTUNE 500® company that traces its history to 1889. With total revenues of approximately $6.0 billion in 2009, it is America's largest provider of business information. First American combines advanced analytics with its vast data resources to supply businesses and consumers with valuable information products to support the major economic events of people's lives, such as getting a job, renting an apartment, buying a car or house, securing a mortgage and opening or buying a business. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within five primary business segments, including: Title Insurance and Services, Specialty Insurance, Information and Outsourcing Solutions, Data and Analytic Solutions, and Risk Mitigation and Business Solutions. More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found at www.firstam.com.

    Media Contact:
    Carrie Gaska
    Corporate Communications
    The First American Corporation
    (714) 250-3298 - cgaska@firstam.com

    Investor Contact:
    Craig Barberio
    Investor Relations
    The First American Corporation
    (714) 250-5214 - cbarberio@firstam.com

SOURCE The First American Corporation