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Corporate GovernanceJun 11, 2026, 04:12 PM

Fidelity National Financial to Declassify Board, Implement Annual Elections

AI Summary

Fidelity National Financial, Inc. stockholders approved amendments to the Articles of Incorporation to eliminate the classified board structure. This change will be phased in over a three-year period, beginning at the 2027 Annual Meeting, with all directors standing for annual elections by the 2029 Annual Meeting. Additionally, stockholders elected four Class III directors, approved executive compensation in a non-binding advisory vote, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as the independent auditor for 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Stockholders approved amendments to declassify Fidelity National Financial's board.
  • Board declassification will be phased in over three years, starting at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
  • All directors will stand for annual elections beginning with the 2029 Annual Meeting.
  • Four Class III directors were elected to serve until the 2029 Annual Meeting.
  • Amended Articles of Incorporation for annual elections approved with 213,953,766 votes FOR.
  • Non-binding advisory resolution on executive compensation approved with 203,983,950 votes FOR.
  • Ernst & Young LLP ratified as auditor with 239,467,458 votes FOR.