First Advantage Corporation - Common Stock (FA)
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First Advantage Corp is a leading provider of background screening and verification services, focused on helping organizations make informed hiring decisions and mitigate risk
The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes criminal record checks, employment verifications, identity verification, and drug testing, among others. By leveraging advanced technology and data analytics, First Advantage aims to streamline the hiring process for employers while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Their services cater to various industries, enhancing workforce safety and integrity through reliable and timely background information.

ATLANTA, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced that Company management will participate in a fireside chat at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum in New York City at 8:00am ET on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Company management will also host private meetings with investors throughout the day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · March 4, 2025

Completed Acquisition of Sterling; Issues Full Year 2025 Guidance
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · February 27, 2025

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · February 13, 2025

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By Emerald Asset Management PA, LLC · Via Business Wire · February 4, 2025

Completed Acquisition of Sterling on October 31; Maintains Standalone Full-Year 2024 Guidance and Issues Combined Company Guidance including Sterling
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · November 12, 2024

ATLANTA, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced the Company’s management team will host investor meetings and speak at the following investor conferences in November:
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · November 7, 2024

ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. (the “transaction”). Valued at $2.2 billion, including the assumption of Sterling’s outstanding debt, the acquisition combines industry leading platforms and innovative solutions to deliver an enhanced customer experience while expanding and diversifying First Advantage’s vertical and geographic exposure, creating a more well-balanced portfolio.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · October 31, 2024

ATLANTA, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its third quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · October 22, 2024

ATLANTA and INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA) and Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ:STER) today announced that the deadline for (i) record holders of vested shares of Sterling common stock and (ii) eligible holders of Sterling common stock equivalents (Sterling common stock equivalents is defined as “Company Common Stock Equivalents” in the Merger Agreement (as defined below)) and unvested shares of Sterling common stock to elect the form of merger consideration they wish to receive in connection with First Advantage’s acquisition of Sterling (the "Transaction") is 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 24, 2024 (such deadline, as it may be extended, the "Election Deadline"), pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), dated as of February 28, 2024, by and among First Advantage, Sterling, and Starter Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of First Advantage. Sterling stockholders who hold shares through a bank, broker or other nominee may be subject to an earlier election deadline and should carefully review any materials they received from their bank, broker or other nominee. The parties expect to close the Transaction on October 31, 2024, subject to the receipt of regulatory clearances and approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of other customary closing conditions. If such clearances, approvals and conditions are not received or satisfied as expected, the parties may elect to extend the Election Deadline and the anticipated closing of the Transaction will be a later date.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · October 21, 2024

Background Screening Provider Reaffirms Commitment to Core Values and Responsible Business Practices to the Benefit of Its Global Workforce and Customer Base
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 30, 2024

This strategic appointment underscores the Company’s commitment to advancing its background screening, identity, and verifications technology, enabling faster and more efficient solutions for customers
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 11, 2024

Reaffirms Full-Year 2024 Guidance; Sterling Acquisition Expected to Close in Q4
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · August 8, 2024

ATLANTA, July 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its second quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, August 8, 2024 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · July 18, 2024

ATLANTA, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced the Company’s management team will host investor meetings and speak at the following investor conferences in June:
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · May 20, 2024

Reaffirms Full Year 2024 Guidance
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · May 9, 2024

ATLANTA, April 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, will issue its first quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · April 18, 2024

BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brodsky & Smith reminds investors of the following investigations. If you own shares and wish to discuss the investigation, contact Jason Brodsky (jbrodsky@brodskysmith.com) or Marc Ackerman (mackerman@brodskysmith.com) at 855-576-4847. There is no cost or financial obligation to you.
By Brodsky & Smith LLC · Via GlobeNewswire · February 29, 2024

Introduces Full Year 2024 Guidance
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · February 29, 2024

ATLANTA and INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ:FA), a leading provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, announced today that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ:STER), a provider of background screening and identity services. First Advantage will issue a combination of cash and stock valuing Sterling at approximately $2.2 billion, including Sterling’s outstanding debt.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · February 29, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results on Thursday, February 29, 2024 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · January 24, 2024

Third Quarter 2023 Highlights1
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · November 9, 2023

ATLANTA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, today announced that the Company’s management team will participate in the following investor conferences in November and December:
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · November 6, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, will issue its third quarter 2023 financial results on Thursday, November 9, 2023 prior to the Company’s earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · October 4, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a one-year extension of its share repurchase authorization, extending the existing $200 million authorization through December 31, 2024.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of employment background screening and verification solutions, today announced the acquisition of Infinite ID, a U.S.-based digital identity authentication solutions company and portfolio company of Enlightenment Capital. The $41 million all-cash transaction was funded with cash from the balance sheet and expands First Advantage’s network and portfolio of identity solutions in the United States. Infinite ID is profitable and is expected to generate annual revenues of over $10 million.
By First Advantage Corporation · Via GlobeNewswire · September 5, 2023