Fidelity Declares Stock Split

Fidelity National Financial Inc. on Wednesday declared a three-for-two stock split effective Jan. 18, with shares to be distributed Feb. 4.

The title insurance underwriter, based in Irvine, also said it will pay a quarterly dividend of 8 cents, to be paid after the split.

In a statement, Fidelity President William P. Foley II said the split “reflects our ongoing confidence in Fidelity’s performance. Increasing our outstanding shares should enhance the stock’s marketability.”