FIRST ADVANTAGE (FA) CFO awarded 109,911 RSUs and 162,272 options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

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.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Marks Steven Irwin

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION

1 CONCOURSE PARKWAY NE, SUITE 200

(Street)

ATLANTA GA 30328

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP [ FA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Financial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/02/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	03/02/2026		A		109,911		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	109,911	$0	109,911	D
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$11.76	03/02/2026		A		162,272		(3)	03/02/2036	Common Stock	162,272	$0	162,272	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit (RSU) represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. The RSUs will be settled in either common stock or cash (or a combination thereof).

2. The RSUs will vest in equal annual installments on March 2, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, subject to continued service through such dates.

3. The stock options will vest in equal annual installments on March 2, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030, subject to continued service through such dates.

	/s/ Steven I. Marks	03/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) grant to its CFO?

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP granted CFO Steven Irwin Marks 109,911 restricted stock units and 162,272 stock options. These awards, reported as derivative securities, represent part of his long-term incentive compensation and align his interests with the company’s performance over several years.

How do the restricted stock units granted to FA’s CFO work?

Each restricted stock unit granted to FA’s CFO represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock. They may be settled in common stock, cash, or a combination, giving the company flexibility while still tying compensation to the value of its equity over time.

What is the vesting schedule for the FA CFO’s restricted stock units?

The 109,911 restricted stock units granted to FA’s CFO vest in four equal annual installments on March 2 of 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service through each vesting date, encouraging long-term retention and commitment.

When do the stock options granted to FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP’s CFO vest?

The 162,272 stock options granted to the CFO vest in equal annual installments on March 2, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Each tranche requires continued service through the applicable date, spreading the potential benefit over four years of ongoing employment.

Are the FA CFO’s March 2, 2026 equity awards open-market purchases or grants?

The FA CFO’s March 2, 2026 equity awards are classified as grants or awards, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 uses transaction code “A” for both the restricted stock units and stock options, indicating grant, award, or other acquisition from the company as compensation.

Does FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP’s CFO directly own the reported RSUs and options?

The filing shows the CFO with direct ownership of both the restricted stock units and stock options. The ownership code is listed as “D” for direct, and there are no footnotes indicating that the awards are held through a separate entity or that beneficial ownership is disclaimed.