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FA · FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP
FANASDAQCommon stockCurrentCIK 1210677Updated Sep 27, 2026
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First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a global software and data company. We provide comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring. Combining AI-powered proprietary technology platforms with proprietary data, primary source data, and third-party data, we help organizations hire with confidence and manage risk across the entire employee lifecycle. With over 80,000 customers worldwide - including approximately two-thirds of the Fortune 100 - we deliver fast, comprehensive and reliable solutions for employers, their candidates, and their employees. We conduct more than 200 million screens annually across over 200 countries and territories, supported by our verticalized go-to-market strategy, decades of experience, and proprietary databases containing over 1 billion records.
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First Advantage Announces Launch of Secondary Offering of Common Stock ↗
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 3,833,802,000Source | 3,922,893,000Source | 1,630,654,000Source | 1,885,825,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 250,865,000Source | 307,539,000Source | 79,441,000Source | 113,529,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 2,143,604,000Source | 2,124,528,000Source | 820,654,000Source | 793,080,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 239,998,000Source | 168,688,000Source | 213,774,000Source | 391,655,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 297,281,000Source | 266,800,000Source | 142,690,000Source | 143,811,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 561,698,000Source | 475,993,000Source | 373,738,000Source | 566,195,000Source |
| Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, CurrentUSD | 15,323,000Source | 31,041,000Source | 13,426,000Source | 25,407,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 9,264,000Source | 13,659,000Source | 7,277,000Source | 10,674,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 16,341,000Source | 21,203,000Source | 10,021,000Source | 13,423,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 2,520,250,000Source | 2,615,854,000Source | 723,921,000Source | 759,207,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 174,000Source | 173,000Source | 145,000Source | 149,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -194,632,000Source | -159,808,000Source | -49,545,000Source | -27,363,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -20,305,000Source | -37,333,000Source | -21,157,000Source | -22,331,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 1,313,552,000Source | 1,307,039,000Source | 906,733,000Source | 1,126,618,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 1,528,315,000Source | 1,504,007,000Source | 977,290,000Source | 1,176,163,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 3,833,802,000Source | 3,922,893,000Source | 1,630,654,000Source | 1,885,825,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 230,459,000Source | 250,688,000Source | 85,039,000Source | 100,786,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 3,568,000Source | 4,245,000Source | 3,354,000Source | 4,957,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 109,888,000Source | 120,872,000Source | 47,024,000Source | 54,947,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 5,525,000Source | 9,149,000Source | 5,931,000Source | 7,879,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 190,255,000Source | 222,738,000Source | 71,274,000Source | 90,556,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 13,972,000Source | 11,990,000Source | 3,221,000Source | 3,337,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Accrued Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 49,140,000Source | 44,700,000Source | 16,162,000Source | 16,400,000Source |
| Deferred Revenue, CurrentUSD | 5,028,000Source | 4,274,000Source | 1,856,000Source | 1,056,000Source |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 260,430,000Source | 273,751,000Source | 86,801,000Source | 110,944,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | 0Source | 21,850,000Source | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 2,080,039,000Source | 2,121,289,000Source | 558,456,000Source | 556,649,000Source |
| Short-term InvestmentsUSD | — | — | 0Source | 1,956,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation, Depletion and AmortizationUSD | 111,800,000Source | 77,200,000Source | 67,400,000Source | 70,000,000Source |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 24,456,000Source | 31,762,000Source | 15,265,000Source | 7,856,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | 29,672,000Source | -20,775,000Source | -2,339,000Source | -9,149,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -16,020,000Source | -25,450,000Source | -8,503,000Source | 2,983,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -32,874,000Source | -29,936,000Source | -19,555,000Source | 5,886,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 195,126,000Source | 28,196,000Source | 162,820,000Source | 212,770,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | 0Source | 1,619,812,000Source | 41,122,000Source | 19,052,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -54,130,000Source | -1,651,988,000Source | -66,847,000Source | -48,596,000Source |
| Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing ActivitiesUSD | -122,000Source | -89,000Source | -1,974,000Source | — |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 6,633,000Source | 1,720,000Source | 2,085,000Source | 6,165,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | — | — | 59,480,000Source | — |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -70,757,000Source | 1,581,065,000Source | -273,556,000Source | -59,154,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 70,601,000Source | -44,429,000Source | -177,884,000Source | 99,006,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 240,084,000Source | 169,483,000Source | 213,912,000Source | 391,796,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 161,803,000Source | 65,767,000Source | 45,697,000Source | 27,042,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 30,420,000Source | 23,388,000Source | 31,623,000Source | 17,475,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | 362,000Source | -1,702,000Source | -301,000Source | -6,014,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 24,456,000Source | 31,762,000Source | 15,265,000Source | 7,856,000Source |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance CostsUSD | 6,311,000Source | 2,619,000Source | 1,807,000Source | 1,804,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 136,700,000Source | 68,700,000Source | 62,100,000Source | 68,300,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 0Source | 0Source | -8,000Source | -91,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of AssetsUSD | -2,155,000Source | 275,000Source | -1,608,000Source | -1,263,000Source |
| Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of DebtUSD | -1,052,000Source | -383,000Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 2,143,604,000Source | 2,124,528,000Source | 820,654,000Source | 793,080,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -2,427,000Source | -4,342,000Source | 11,183,000Source | 20,475,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -34,824,000Source | -110,273,000Source | 37,293,000Source | 64,604,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 1,441,921,000Source | 922,589,000Source | 682,245,000Source | 715,745,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Impairment LossUSD | — | 0Source | 1,700,000Source | 900,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -169,719,000Source | -52,231,000Source | -33,040,000Source | -9,199,000Source |
| Proceeds from Contributed CapitalUSD | — | — | 0Source | — |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 1,574,389,000Source | 860,205,000Source | 763,761,000Source | 810,023,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 1,574,389,000Source | 860,205,000Source | 763,761,000Source | 810,023,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 236,179,000Source | 263,942,000Source | 116,732,000Source | 116,640,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 132,468,000Source | -62,384,000Source | 81,516,000Source | 94,278,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -169,719,000Source | -52,231,000Source | -33,040,000Source | -9,199,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | -37,251,000Source | -114,615,000Source | 48,476,000Source | 85,079,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -2,427,000Source | -4,342,000Source | 11,183,000Source | 20,475,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | -34,824,000Source | -110,273,000Source | 37,293,000Source | 64,604,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | -0.2Source | -0.74Source | 0.26Source | 0.43Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | -0.2Source | -0.74Source | 0.26Source | 0.43Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 173,199,004Source | 148,582,226Source | 144,083,808Source | 150,227,213Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 173,199,004Source | 148,582,226Source | 146,226,096Source | 151,807,139Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 136,700,000Source | 68,700,000Source | 62,100,000Source | 68,300,000Source |
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | 8,741,000Source | 128,234,000Source | — | — |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 30,447,000Source | 25,594,000Source | 30,738,000Source | -14,589,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 248,583,000Source | 145,919,000Source | 129,473,000Source | 138,246,000Source |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before TaxUSD | 0Source | 0Source | -8,000Source | -91,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | -83,184,000Source | -144,187,000Source | 25,250,000Source | 46,766,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic ShareUSD per share | -0.2Source | -0.74Source | 0.26Source | 0.43Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted ShareUSD per share | -0.2Source | -0.74Source | 0.26Source | 0.43Source |
| Interest and Other IncomeUSD | 3,700,000Source | 9,600,000Source | 13,400,000Source | 5,000,000Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), NetUSD | -168,667,000Source | -51,848,000Source | -33,040,000Source | -9,199,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 1,441,921,000Source | 922,589,000Source | 682,245,000Source | 715,745,000Source |
| Research and Development ExpenseUSD | 101,853,000Source | 63,817,000Source | 49,263,000Source | 51,931,000Source |
| Revenue from Contract with Customer, Including Assessed TaxUSD | 1,574,389,000Source | 860,205,000Source | 763,761,000Source | 810,023,000Source |
Filing attachments
d149261dex991.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-12
EX-99.1 3 d149261dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Advantage Announces Launch of Secondary Offering of Common Stock ATLANTA, August 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage”) (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company providing comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring, today announced that certain investment funds of Sil…
Read attachment ↗d149261dex992.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-12
EX-99.2 4 d149261dex992.htm EX-99.2 EX-99.2 Exhibit 99.2 First Advantage Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common Stock ATLANTA, August 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage”) (NASDAQ: FA), a global software and data company providing comprehensive, end-to-end identity solutions, criminal background screening, credential verifications, drug and health screening, and continuous risk monitoring, today announced the pricing of the previously annou…
Read attachment ↗fa-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-06
EX-99.1 2 fa-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Advantage Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results Posts Record Quarter and Raises Full Year 2026 Guidance Second Quarter 2026 Highlights1 • Revenues of $448.8 million (14.9% growth year-over-year) • Net income of $16.9 million (3.8% margin); Diluted net income per share of $0.10 • Adjusted EBITDA of $128.5 million (28.6% margin) • Adjusted Net Income of $61.4 million; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.35 • Cash Flows fro…
Read attachment ↗fa-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-07
EX-99.1 2 fa-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Advantage Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Delivers Another Record Quarter and Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Guidance First Quarter 2026 Highlights1 • Revenues of $385.2 million (8.6% growth year-over-year) • Net income of $2.2 million (0.6% margin); Diluted net income per share of $0.01 • Adjusted EBITDA of $105.3 million (27.3% margin) • Adjusted Net Income of $45.1 million; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.26 • Cash…
Read attachment ↗fa-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-26
EX-99.1 2 fa-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Advantage Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Delivers Outstanding Fourth Quarter Results and Issues Full Year 2026 Guidance Fourth Quarter 2025 Highlights1 • Revenues of $420.0 million • Net income of $3.5 million (0.8% margin)2; Diluted Net Income Per Share of $0.02 • Adjusted EBITDA of $116.8 million (27.8% margin) • Adjusted Net Income of $51.9 million; Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share of $0.30 • Cash Fl…
Read attachment ↗fa-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-11-06
EX-99.1 2 fa-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 First Advantage Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Delivers Strong Third Quarter Results and Refines Full Year 2025 Guidance Third Quarter 2025 Highlights1 • Revenues of $409.2 million • Net Income of $2.6 million, a net income margin of 0.6%, includes $6.3 million of expenses related to the acquisition of Sterling Check Corp. (“Sterling”) and related integration, and $41.7 million of Sterling acquisition depreciation and amortizatio…
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