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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) ("FNF" or the "Company") today announced the successful completion of the previously announced consent solicitations of the holders of each of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), 3.400% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes"), 2.450% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and 3.200% Senior Notes due 2051 (the "2051 Notes" and, collectively with the 2028 Notes, 2030 Notes and the 2031 Notes, t ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE: FNF) ("FNF" or the "Company") today announced the commencement of separate and distinct consent solicitations of the holders of each of its 4.500% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), 3.400% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes"), 2.450% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes") and 3.200% Senior Notes due 2051 (the "2051 Notes" and, collectively with the 2028 Notes, 2030 Notes and the 2031 Notes, the "Notes"; ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Form 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-32630 Delaware 16-1725106 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or or ...

FNF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results Jacksonville, Fla. – (February 21, 2024) - Fidelity National Financial, Inc. (NYSE:FNF) ("FNF" or the "Company"), a leading provider of title insurance and transaction services to the real estate and mortgage industries and a leading provider of insurance solutions serving retail annuity and life customers and institutional clients through its majority-owned, publicly traded subsidiary F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. (NYSE:FG) ("F&G"), today reporte ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-Q ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number: 001-32630 FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organi ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated total revenue of $3.1 billion in Q2 2023, a decrease from $3.3 billion in Q2 2022 [9][24] - Net earnings were $219 million, down from $537 million in the same quarter last year, which included significant net recognized losses [9][10] - Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations were $274 million or $1.01 per diluted share, compared to $557 million or $2 per share in Q2 2022 [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Title segment generated $1.9 billion in total revenue, down from $2.8 billion in Q2 2022, with direct premiums decreasing by 37% and agency premiums by 41% [25][26] - The F&G segment reported net sales retained of $2.2 billion, a 12% decrease from the prior year, with adjusted net earnings of $67 million [11][12][24] - The Corporate segment had an adjusted net loss of $19 million [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total commercial orders opened were 784 per day, flat compared to Q1 2023, but up 3% in July versus June [18] - Daily purchase orders opened were up 12% over Q1 2023, indicating a positive trend in the residential market [69] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company remains focused on expanding its Title business through acquisitions and enhancing capabilities, while also investing in the inHere platform, which has gained significant user traction [7][8] - F&G has diversified its business model since the 2020 merger, growing assets under management from $25 billion to $46 billion, positioning itself for margin expansion and improved returns [20][21] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed caution for the second half of 2023 due to continued higher rates and market volatility, but remains optimistic about long-term fundamentals [6][7] - The company is well-prepared to take advantage of an improving market environment in 2024, with expectations of a potential recovery in residential and commercial volumes [50][57] Other Important Information - The company ended the quarter with $885 million in cash and short-term liquid investments, maintaining a debt to capitalization ratio of 28.3% [13] - There were no share repurchases in Q2 2023, with a sustainable annual common dividend of approximately $500 million [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on F&G's strategic fit within FNF - Management believes F&G continues to fit strategically within FNF, with options for future actions including potential spin-offs or mergers [35][46] Question: Impact of Blackstone management agreement on block transactions - The Blackstone agreement is seen as a positive, reducing fees significantly, but may influence the feasibility of large block transactions [40] Question: Performance of F&G and its cash flow generation - F&G has been generating substantial cash flow, which is being reinvested for growth, with potential for increased dividends in the future [47][78] Question: Outlook for buybacks and dividends - Management indicated that buybacks may be less emphasized in 2023, with a focus on positioning for 2024 [92][93] Question: Year-over-year performance of commercial and residential orders - Commercial orders were down 22% year-over-year, while residential purchase orders were down 6% [95][103]

Mortgage Market - The U.S. residential mortgage originations market is forecasted to reach $2.5 trillion in 2025, with purchase transactions at $1.8 trillion and refinance transactions at $0.7 trillion[300]. - Average interest rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage increased to 6.5% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to 5.3% and 4.6% for the same periods in 2022[301]. - Existing-home sales decreased by 19% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, while the median existing-home sales price decreased by 1% from $413,800 in June 2022 to $410,200 in March 2023[303]. - The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate to a range between 5.0% and 5.25% as of June 2023, impacting mortgage rates and real estate activity[301]. Economic Indicators - The unemployment rate remained strong at 3.6% in June 2023, consistent with the previous year[304]. - The proportion of the U.S. population over the age of 65 is expected to grow from 18% in 2023 to 21% in 2035, increasing demand for retirement products[312]. Retirement Products - The fixed index annuity (FIA) market grew from nearly $12 billion in sales in 2002 to $79 billion in 2022, indicating significant demand for retirement savings products[313]. - The aging U.S. population and the increasing demand for retirement planning products represent a major growth opportunity for the company[313]. - As of June 30, 2023, reserves for fixed rate annuities were $6.0 billion, with an average crediting rate of 3%[310]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2023, increased by $433 million to $3,068 million compared to the same period in 2022, while net earnings decreased by $300 million to $243 million[334][335]. - Direct title insurance premiums for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $541 million, down from $859 million in the same period of 2022[334]. - Agency title insurance premiums decreased to $713 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $1,203 million in the same period of 2022[334]. - Interest and investment income rose to $618 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to $463 million in the same period of 2022[334]. - Benefits and other changes in policy reserves increased to $817 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a benefit of $377 million in the same period of 2022[334]. Title Insurance Segment - Total revenues for the Title segment decreased by $690 million, or 27%, in the three months ended June 30, 2023, and decreased by $1,521 million, or 31%, in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from the corresponding periods in 2022[346]. - Title premiums decreased by $808 million, or 39%, in the three months ended June 30, 2023, and decreased by $1,696 million, or 43%, in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the same periods in 2022[347][348]. - Closed title insurance order volume decreased by 33% in the three months ended June 30, 2023, and by 42% in the six months ended June 30, 2023 from the corresponding periods in 2022[350]. Personnel Costs - Personnel costs for the three months ended June 30, 2023, were $755 million, down from $839 million in the same period of 2022[334]. - Personnel costs decreased by $165 million, or 20%, in the three months ended June 30, 2023, and decreased by $343 million, or 21%, in the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the corresponding periods in 2022[357]. - Personnel costs in the Corporate and Other segment rose by $59 million, or 369%, in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022, driven by increased valuations of deferred compensation plan assets[433]. Investment Portfolio - The fair value of the investment portfolio increased to approximately $46 billion as of June 30, 2023, up from $41 billion at the end of 2022[391]. - Fixed maturity available-for-sale securities accounted for $36.182 billion, representing 78% of total investments as of June 30, 2023, compared to $31.218 billion or 76% at the end of 2022[391]. - The credit quality of the fixed income portfolio showed 64% rated AAA/AA/A and 31% rated BBB as of June 30, 2023[396]. - The total fixed maturity available-for-sale securities amounted to $36.182 billion as of June 30, 2023, compared to $31.218 billion at the end of 2022[401]. Cash Flows - Cash flows provided by operations for the six months ended June 30, 2023, totaled $3,139 million, an increase of $1,644 million from $1,495 million in the same period of 2022[443]. - Cash flows used in investing activities decreased to $4,231 million in the first half of 2023 from $5,891 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to increased cash inflows from sales and maturities of short-term investments[444]. - Cash flows provided by financing activities decreased to $1,942 million in the first half of 2023 from $2,462 million in the same period of 2022, mainly due to reduced cash inflows from contractholder deposits[446]. Dividends and Share Repurchase - The company paid dividends of $0.45 per share in Q2 2023, totaling approximately $121 million to common shareholders[436]. - The company anticipates that its title insurance subsidiaries will pay approximately $307 million in dividends for the remainder of 2023[440]. - The company repurchased 100,000 shares of common stock for approximately $4 million during the first half of 2023, with a total of 16,449,565 shares repurchased since the program's inception[448].

Real Estate and Mortgage Activity - Title segment revenue is closely related to real estate activity, with a forecasted total U.S. mortgage originations of $2.2 trillion in 2023, down from $2.2 trillion in 2022[289]. - Existing-home sales decreased by 22% in March 2023 compared to March 2022, while median existing-home sales prices fell by 1% from $379,500 to $375,700[292]. - Commercial real estate transaction volume is linked to financing availability, with a noted decrease in order volumes and fee per file in Q1 2023 compared to the prior year[294]. - Closed title insurance order volume decreased by 51%, from 380,000 in Q1 2022 to 188,000 in Q1 2023, primarily due to higher average mortgage interest rates[340]. Financial Performance - Total revenues decreased by $693 million to $2,474 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to $3,167 million in the same period of 2022[326]. - Net earnings from continuing operations fell by $490 million to a loss of $88 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to earnings of $402 million in the same period of 2022[326]. - Total revenues for the Title segment decreased by $831 million, or 35%, in the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, totaling $1,552 million[336]. - Interest and investment income increased to $611 million, up from $478 million year-over-year[325]. - Total expenses decreased slightly to $2,548 million from $2,611 million year-over-year[325]. Insurance and Annuities - The F&G segment's reserves, net of reinsurance, for fixed rate annuities were $11.0 billion with an average crediting rate of 3% as of March 31, 2023[299]. - The FIA market grew from nearly $12 billion in sales in 2002 to $79 billion in sales in 2022, indicating significant demand for retirement savings products[302]. - The aging U.S. population is expected to increase demand for fixed indexed annuities and indexed universal life products as more individuals prepare for retirement[301]. - Life insurance premiums and other fees decreased to $365 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, down from $596 million in the same period of 2022, reflecting lower PRT premiums[359]. Tax and Regulatory Changes - The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 introduced a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax effective January 1, 2023, but the company does not anticipate a material effect on its financial condition[334]. - The income tax expense was $14 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to $156 million in the same period of 2022[333]. - The income tax benefit for Q1 2023 was $8 million, a significant decrease from an income tax expense of $106 million in Q1 2022, resulting in an effective tax rate of 4% compared to 31% in the prior year[377]. Investment Portfolio - The fair value of the investment portfolio increased to approximately $44 billion as of March 31, 2023, up from $41 billion at the end of 2022[380]. - Fixed maturity securities accounted for 77% of the total investments as of March 31, 2023, with a fair value of $34.2 billion, compared to $31.2 billion at the end of 2022[380]. - The gross unrealized loss on fixed maturity securities and equity portfolio was $4,301 million as of March 31, 2023, down from $4,744 million as of December 31, 2022[404]. - The total amortized cost of all securities in an unrealized loss position was $34,550 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to $34,164 million as of December 31, 2022[404]. Cash Flow and Capital Management - Operating cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2023, was $1,418 million, an increase of $751 million compared to $667 million for the same period in 2022[430]. - Cash flows used in investing activities decreased to $2,285 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, from $3,414 million in the same period in 2022[432]. - Cash flows from financing activities increased by $222 million to $1,402 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to $1,180 million in 2022, primarily due to the issuance of $500 million in 7.40% F&G Notes[434]. - The company paid dividends of $0.45 per share in the first quarter of 2023, totaling approximately $122 million to common shareholders[424]. Personnel and Operating Costs - Personnel costs decreased by $178 million, or 23%, in Q1 2023, due to a lower average headcount, with personnel costs as a percentage of total revenues rising to 67%[347]. - Other operating expenses increased to $36 million in Q1 2023 from $18 million in Q1 2022, leading to total personnel and operating costs of $89 million compared to $48 million year-over-year[376]. - Personnel costs for the three months ended March 31, 2023, were $53 million, up from $30 million for the same period in 2022, reflecting headcount growth to support higher volumes[376]. Market Risks and Future Outlook - The company anticipates future operating results to be subject to significant volatility due to changes in fair value of equity and preferred security investments[437]. - No material changes in market risks have been reported since the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022[440]. - There have been no significant changes to off-balance sheet arrangements since the Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2022[438].