SANTA ANA, Calif., Dec. 8 /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 Jan. 15, 2010, to shareholders of record as of Dec. 31, 2009. First American has paid a cash dividend for each of the last 100 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 $6.2 billion in 2008, 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 http://www.firstam.com/. Media Contact: Carrie Gaska Corporate Communications The First American Corporation (714) 250-3298 * Investor Contact: Mark Seaton Investor Relations The First American Corporation (714) 250-4264 * DATASOURCE: The First American Corporation CONTACT: Media, Carrie Gaska, Corporate Communications, +1-714-250-3298, , or Investors, Mark Seaton, Investor Relations, +1-714-250-4264, , both of The First American Corporation Web Site: http://www.firstam.com/

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