Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 13F-HR filing reports the equity holdings of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. as of the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The report was signed by Anthony J. Park, Chief Financial Officer, on August 12, 2008. It details 21 distinct equity positions held by the institutional investment manager.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing provides aggregate portfolio data rather than the operating financials of Fidelity National Financial, Inc. itself.
- Total Portfolio Value: $38,102,000 (reported in thousands).
- Total Number of Holdings: 21 entries.
- Total Shares Reported: 7,963,541 shares.
- Largest Holding by Value: Mariner Energy, Inc. ($5,546,000).
- Largest Holding by Share Count: NTN Buzztime Inc. (6,644,611 shares).
Material Changes and Portfolio Composition
As a quarterly snapshot, this filing does not provide comparative data against the prior period (March 31, 2008) to determine material changes in holdings. The portfolio is diversified across energy, transportation, telecommunications, and consumer sectors. Notable issuers include Mariner Energy, Inc., ING Groep N.V., Oceanfreight Incorporated, and Imperial Oil Limited. The filing indicates "Defined" voting authority for all listed positions.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This Form 13F filing is a regulatory disclosure of holdings and does not contain management commentary, financial guidance, risk factors, or outlook statements regarding Fidelity National Financial, Inc.'s operations or future performance.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of $38.1 million represents a specific discretionary account or a subset of the company's total assets, as 13F filings often exclude non-equity assets and certain exempt holdings.
- Confirm the valuation of the 21 holdings against market prices as of June 30, 2008, given the volatility of the energy and financial sectors during that period.
- Review the specific voting authority ("Defined") to understand the extent of control or influence Fidelity National Financial, Inc. holds over these issuers.
- Note that this document does not reflect the company's own revenue, debt, or liquidity position; refer to Form 10-Q or 10-K for operational financials.