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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.
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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.
Bret Jardine filed a Form 144 notice to sell 600 shares of common stock of FA, reflecting a proposed sale tied to restricted stock vesting on 03/04/2026.
The filing also shows 1,090 shares recorded as sold in the past three months on 03/04/2026.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP’s Chief Legal Officer Bret T. Jardine reported several equity compensation moves. On March 2, 2026, he received 27,478 restricted stock units and 40,568 stock options (right to buy), both vesting in equal annual installments on March 2 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, subject to continued service.
On March 3, 2026, 1,686 restricted stock units were exercised into 1,686 shares of common stock at no exercise price, and 596 shares of common stock at $11.83 per share were withheld to cover tax obligations related to RSU vesting. The filing notes that each RSU represents a right to receive one share of common stock in stock, cash, or a mix.
Marks Steven Irwin reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
First Advantage Corp granted Chief Financial Officer Steven Irwin Marks equity awards on March 2, 2026. He received 109,911 restricted stock units, each representing a right to one share of common stock or cash, and 162,272 stock options. Both the RSUs and options vest in equal annual installments on March 2 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, conditioned on continued service.
Nairne Douglas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP reported that Global Chief Operating Officer Douglas Nairne received equity awards as part of his compensation. On March 2, 2026, he was granted 109,911 restricted stock units and 162,272 stock options, all held directly.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, which may be settled in stock, cash, or a combination. Both the RSUs and stock options vest in equal annual installments on March 2 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, subject to continued service.
Smith Joelle M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP reported new equity awards to President Joelle M. Smith. On March 2, 2026, she received 164,866 restricted stock units and 243,408 stock options. Each RSU represents a right to one share and may be settled in stock, cash, or a combination.
The RSUs and options vest in equal annual installments on March 2 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, conditioned on continued service through each vesting date. These awards increase her direct derivative holdings and are structured as long-term, time-based compensation.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Chief Executive Officer Scott Staples reported equity awards consisting of restricted stock units and stock options. He acquired 274,776 restricted stock units and 405,680 stock options, each at a price of $0.00 per unit or option. The awards vest in equal annual installments on March 2, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, conditioned on his continued full-time employment through each vesting date.