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Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER) is a global provider of technology-enabled background screening and identity services. News about Sterling often focuses on its financial performance, acquisitions, geographic expansion, and partnerships that affect how employers use background and identity verification in their hiring and workforce programs.
Recent company news has included quarterly and annual financial results, where Sterling discusses revenue trends, organic and inorganic growth, base business performance, and non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Free Cash Flow. These updates provide insight into how the company’s background and identity services business is performing and how acquisitions contribute to its results.
Sterling’s news flow also covers strategic transactions and corporate developments. The company has announced a definitive agreement to combine with First Advantage Corporation, a proposed merger that is subject to various conditions and approvals. In addition, Sterling has reported acquisitions such as Vault Workforce Screening, which expands its drug and health testing capabilities, and has discussed the integration of earlier acquisitions like Socrates and A-Check Global.
Operational and regional updates are another key theme. Sterling has highlighted brand alignment and technology enhancements in the Asia Pacific region, including the rebranding of Sterling RISQ to Sterling and the strengthening of global screening capabilities with local expertise. The company has also announced partnerships, such as being selected as the preferred background screening partner for Fountain, integrating Sterling’s screening and identity verification services with a hiring platform used in high-volume industries.
Investors and other readers who follow STER news can use this page to review earnings releases, acquisition announcements, regional expansion updates, board and governance changes, and partnership news that shape Sterling’s position in the background and identity services market.
Universal Background Screening (STER) appointed Val Poltorak as President on December 10, 2025.
Poltorak brings more than 20 years of leadership across SaaS, FinTech and regulated industries, and previously led Sterling's Healthcare and Regulated Industries divisions where she helped scale the Healthcare business into the company's largest unit.
Her stated priorities include client-focused growth, automation and AI-enabled product innovation, and expanding UBS's leadership across healthcare, staffing, and education.
Sterling Check Corp (NASDAQ: STER) reported Q2 2024 results with revenues increasing 5.3% year-over-year to $200.5 million. Organic constant currency revenue decreased 0.9%, while inorganic revenue grew 6.2%. The company saw accelerated growth in new business (7% YoY), up-sell/cross-sell (9% YoY), and strong customer retention (97%). However, GAAP net income decreased to a loss of $6.2 million, or $(0.07) per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 7.4% to $46.3 million, with margin contracting 320 bps to 23.1%. The company ended Q2 with a net leverage ratio of 2.8x net debt to Adjusted EBITDA. Sterling's pending merger with First Advantage is expected to close in Q4 2024, promising greater innovation and shareholder value creation.
Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER) reported first quarter 2024 results with a 3.8% revenue increase to $186.0 million. The company experienced organic revenue decline of 4.9% but saw 8.7% growth from inorganic sources. GAAP net income declined to a loss of $(8.0) million, and adjusted EBITDA decreased by 15.5% to $38.5 million. CEO Josh Peirez highlighted strong revenue growth from new business, up/cross-sell, and customer attrition, offset by base business revenue declines. The company's profitability was impacted by lower-margin inorganic revenue growth and mix of organic revenue activities. Sterling remains focused on improving margins through cost optimization efforts and synergies from M&A activities.
Sterling Check Corp. (NASDAQ: STER) has been recognized as an HR Tech Award winner for the fourth consecutive year. The company stands out for its tools and technologies used to streamline hiring processes and build strong company cultures. Sterling received two distinctions this year: Talent Acquisition and Best Comprehensive Solution. Judges within the HR technology space have acknowledged Sterling as a top provider in the industry, with a focus on innovation, client-focused commitment, and delivering targeted services.
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