[8-K] First Advantage Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Davidson Kempner affiliates disclose a near-maximum 9.9% passive stake in Biora Therapeutics (BIOR). On 30 Jun 2025 the hedge-fund complex — M.H. Davidson & Co., Davidson Kempner Arbitrage, Equities & Relative Value LP, Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP and Managing Member Anthony A. Yoseloff — filed Amendment No. 1 to Schedule 13G.

• Total beneficial ownership: up to 906,227 common shares (including 851,177 issuable on note conversion), representing 9.90 % of BIOR’s 4,552,702 outstanding shares.
• Structure: All voting and dispositive power is shared; none of the entities have sole power.
• Convertible notes: 91 % of the reported position is in notes convertible into equity, but conversions are capped by a 9.90 % blocker, limiting immediate dilution.
• M.H. Davidson & Co. separately lists 25,624 shares (0.56 %) including 24,033 from notes.
• The group certifies the position is passive (Rule 13d-1(c)) and not intended to influence control.

The disclosure signals a sizable institutional bet on BIOR while highlighting potential dilution from convertible securities, though the blocker tempers near-term ownership expansion.

Positive

• Institutional validation: A well-known hedge fund complex committing up to 9.9 % of BIOR may boost market confidence and liquidity.

Negative

• Potential dilution: 851,177 shares are issuable from convertible notes, creating an overhang once the 9.9 % blocker constraint eases.

Insights

Equity Analyst

TL;DR – Hedge fund holds 9.9 % via notes, signalling confidence but creating convertible overhang.

Davidson Kempner’s 906 k-share exposure (almost entirely via convertibles) equals the legal ownership ceiling. For a micro-cap with <5 m shares outstanding, this stake is material, adding a sophisticated investor whose interests align with share appreciation. However, the heavy use of notes foreshadows dilution once the blocker lapses or if the base increases. Investors should track any future 13D moves that could indicate an activist tilt.

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR – Passive filing limits immediate governance impact; monitor for 13D shift.

The Schedule 13G confirms Davidson Kempner is currently passive, mitigating control-change risk. Shared voting rights across entities concentrate influence in Yoseloff, but the 9.9 % cap prevents majority leverage. Should the fund re-file on Schedule 13D, governance dynamics could change rapidly, especially in light of convertible note triggers.

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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): July 30, 2025

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).

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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.
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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

On July 30, 2025, First Advantage Holdings, LLC ( the “Borrower”), an indirect subsidiary of First Advantage Corporation, entered into Amendment No. 5 (“Amendment No. 5”) to the first lien credit agreement dated as of January 31, 2020 (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”) among Fastball Parent, Inc., First Advantage Holdings, LLC, the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, collateral agent and the issuing banks party thereto from time to time.

Among other items, Amendment No. 5 (i) reduced the interest rate on the term loan facility due October 31, 2031 by 0.50% to a range of 2.50% to 2.75%, based on the first lien ratio, plus SOFR and (ii) reduced the interest rate on the $250.0 million revolving credit facility due October 31, 2029 by 0.50% to a range of 2.25% to 2.75%, based on the first lien ratio, plus SOFR.

The summary of the Credit Agreement is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, Amendment No. 5 (and the annexed conformed Credit Agreement), which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.

The information set forth under Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated in this Item 2.03 by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1		Amendment No. 5 to the First Lien Credit Agreement, among Fastball Parent, Inc., First Advantage Holdings, LLC, each lender from time to time party thereto, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and the issuing banks party thereto from time to time, dated July 30, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

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:	August 4, 2025	By:	/s/ Steven Marks
			Name: Steven Marks Title: Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

How much of Biora Therapeutics (BIOR) does Davidson Kempner own?

The group reports beneficial ownership of up to 906,227 shares, or 9.90 % of outstanding common stock.

What is the composition of the reported BIOR stake?

Approximately 91 % of the position comes from notes convertible into common shares; the remainder is currently outstanding stock.

Does the filing indicate activist intent toward BIOR?

No. The Schedule 13G filing and certification state the securities are held for passive investment purposes.

What is the 9.90 % blocker mentioned in the filing?

The notes prohibit conversion that would push the group’s ownership above 9.90 %, limiting immediate voting power and dilution.

Could the convertible notes dilute existing BIOR shareholders?

Yes. If and when the blocker is lifted or the share count rises, 851,177 additional shares could enter the market.