Director Bianca Stoica exits First Advantage (FA) board and compensation committee

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

First Advantage Corporation reported that director Bianca Stoica has resigned from its Board of Directors and from the Compensation Committee, effective immediately on January 29, 2026. The company stated that her resignation was not due to any disagreement with management, the Board, or the company’s operations, policies, or practices.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 29, 2026

First Advantage Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware			001-31666	84-3884690
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1 Concourse Parkway NE Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia				30328
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (678) 868-4151

Not applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share		FA		The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On January 29, 2026, Bianca Stoica, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of First Advantage Corporation (the “Company”) notified the Board of her resignation as a member of the Board and as a member of the Compensation Committee, effective immediately. The resignation of Ms. Stoica was not due to any disagreement with the Company, its management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION
Date:	January 30, 2026	By:	/s/ Steven Marks
			Name: Steven Marks Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What board change did First Advantage (FA) disclose in this 8-K?

First Advantage disclosed that director Bianca Stoica resigned from its Board of Directors and from the Compensation Committee, effective January 29, 2026. The company noted her departure was not related to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

When did Bianca Stoica resign from the First Advantage (FA) board?

Bianca Stoica resigned from the First Advantage board on January 29, 2026, effective immediately. The filing also confirms she stepped down from the Board’s Compensation Committee at the same time and that there were no disagreements underlying her decision.

Did First Advantage (FA) report any disagreements related to the director resignation?

No, First Advantage expressly stated that Bianca Stoica’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company, its management, or the Board concerning operations, policies, or practices. This language signals an orderly, non-contentious departure from her roles.

Which board committee role did Bianca Stoica leave at First Advantage (FA)?

Along with resigning from the Board, Bianca Stoica also resigned as a member of the Compensation Committee. This means she no longer participates in board-level oversight of executive pay and related compensation matters at First Advantage Corporation.

Who signed the First Advantage (FA) 8-K announcing the director resignation?

The 8-K was signed by Steven Marks, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. His signature indicates the filing is authorized on behalf of First Advantage Corporation under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requirements.