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This page provides access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings for First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a provider of global software and data in the HR technology industry. Through these filings, investors can review the company’s official disclosures on financial performance, risk factors, capital structure, and material corporate events.
First Advantage uses current reports on Form 8-K to announce items such as quarterly financial results and significant financing arrangements. For example, the company has filed 8-Ks to furnish earnings press releases for quarters ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, as well as to report an amendment to its first lien credit agreement that reduced interest rates on its term loan and revolving credit facilities. These filings offer detail on how management describes its results, non-GAAP metrics, and key strategic or financing actions.
Investors can also consult the company’s annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which First Advantage references in its press releases for more comprehensive information. These periodic filings include discussions of the company’s HR technology business, its background screening, digital identity, and verification services, as well as extensive risk factor disclosures covering regulation of personal data and AI, data security, reliance on third-party providers, international operations, indebtedness, and integration of acquisitions such as Sterling Check Corp.
On Stock Titan, First Advantage’s SEC filings are updated as new documents are posted to the EDGAR system. AI-powered tools can help summarize lengthy filings, highlight definitions of non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, and surface key sections related to credit agreements, leverage, and other items that may influence analysis of FA stock.
First Advantage Corporation reported stronger results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Revenues rose to $385.2 million from $354.6 million, driven by growth from both existing and new customers, especially in the Americas and Sterling segments.
Income from operations increased to $33.5 million from $7.6 million, as product and technology and selling, general, and administrative expenses declined. Net income improved to $2.2 million, compared with a net loss of $41.2 million a year earlier, helped by lower interest expense.
The company generated $49.4 million in net cash from operating activities and used $19.5 million to repurchase about 1.73 million shares under a new $100 million authorization. Long-term debt under the First Lien Credit Facility was $2.06 billion, and cash and cash equivalents were $225.9 million at quarter end.
Filer submitted a Rule 144 notice regarding common stock tied to restricted stock vesting. The filing lists 23,334 shares in connection with restricted stock vesting events dated 05/11/2023 (5,276 shares) and 05/11/2024 (18,058 shares). The filing date shown is 05/07/2026.
First Advantage Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results, with revenues of $385.2 million, an 8.6% increase from $354.6 million a year earlier. Net income was $2.2 million, compared with a $41.2 million loss, reflecting a return to profitability.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $105.3 million with a 27.3% margin, while Adjusted Net Income reached $45.1 million and Adjusted Diluted EPS was $0.26, up from $0.17. The company generated $49.4 million in operating cash flow, prepaid $50 million of debt across February and May, repurchased $19.5 million of shares, and reaffirmed its full year 2026 guidance ranges.
First Advantage Corp reports institutional ownership disclosure by FMR LLC. FMR LLC (and Abigail P. Johnson as an affiliate) beneficially owns 9,077,681.03 shares of First Advantage Corp common stock, representing 5.2% as reported on 03/31/2026.
The filing lists CUSIP 31846B108 and shows sole dispositive power of 9,077,681.03 shares. An exhibit reference is provided for an internal 13d-1(k) agreement and a power of attorney is attached.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP director Mark Gillett filed an initial ownership report on Form 3. The filing shows he holds 10,000 shares of the company’s common stock directly. This is a baseline disclosure of his equity position and does not report any recent share purchase or sale.
First Advantage Corporation is asking stockholders to vote at its June 5, 2026 virtual Annual Meeting on three key items: electing three Class II directors, ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for 2026, and approving, on an advisory basis, executive compensation.
Stockholders of record as of April 7, 2026, when 172,407,142 common shares were outstanding, may vote online, by telephone, by mail, or during the live webcast. The Board recommends voting FOR all three Class II nominees, FOR Deloitte & Touche LLP, and FOR the non-binding say-on-pay resolution covering named executive officers.
The proxy details board structure, committee composition, director independence, and governance practices, including stock ownership guidelines, a securities trading policy with hedging and pledging restrictions, and risk oversight for financial reporting, cybersecurity, and compensation. It also outlines 2025 executive pay philosophy, peer benchmarking, and base salaries for the named executive officers.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Global Chief Operating Officer Douglas Nairne exercised restricted stock units as part of his equity compensation. On March 4, 2025, he converted 742 RSUs into the same number of common shares at $0.00 per share, a standard derivative exercise rather than an open-market trade. After these transactions, he directly held 22,457 shares of common stock and 2,229 restricted stock units as of the transaction date. Footnotes explain that these RSUs were originally granted on March 4, 2024 and vest in four equal annual installments starting on March 4, 2025, subject to continued service.
First Advantage Corp Global Chief Operating Officer Douglas Nairne reported the vesting and settlement of equity awards. On March 4, 2026, he acquired 743 restricted stock units through an exercise or conversion of derivative securities at a price of $0.00 per unit, bringing his total RSU holdings to 1,486 units.
On the same date, he also acquired 743 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held common stock to 46,742 shares. Footnotes explain that each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock and will be settled in common stock or cash, and that these RSUs were originally granted on March 4, 2024 and vest in four equal installments beginning March 4, 2025, subject to continued service.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Chief Legal Officer Bret T. Jardine reported a mix of stock sales and equity award activity. On March 4 and 5, 2026, he sold 600 and 1,090 shares of common stock in open-market transactions at prices of $12.09 and $12.32 per share, respectively, under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 8, 2025. These moves were paired with the conversion of 929 restricted stock units into common stock and a related disposition of 329 shares to cover tax withholding. Following the transactions, Jardine directly owned 7,008 shares of common stock and 1,857 restricted stock units originally granted on March 4, 2024, which vest in four equal installments beginning March 4, 2025, subject to continued service.