Every Form 4 that First Advantage Corporation (FA) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow FA and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full FA filings page.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP (FA) reported that President Joelle M. Smith exercised 16,498 Restricted Stock Units on September 16, 2026, receiving the same number of common shares. In a related transaction, 6,554 shares of common stock were withheld at $21.56 per share to cover tax withholding obligations, and Smith continues to hold 32,996 RSUs directly.
First Advantage Corp (FA) insiders associated with Silver Lake reported significant changes in their holdings. On August 12, 2026, SLP Fastball Aggregator, L.P., an affiliated fund, sold 12,500,000 shares of Common Stock at a net price of $22.015 per share, reflecting the $22.20 secondary public offering price less a $0.185 per-share underwriting discount, in a registered public offering. The same day, SLP Fastball and certain affiliates initiated in-kind distributions of 4,028,842 shares of Common Stock to affiliated entities and individuals under Rule 16a-13. Following these distributions, director Joseph Osnoss is reported as holding 168,662 shares directly and 132,306 shares indirectly through Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., with additional indirect interests through other entities and trusts noted in the footnotes.
First Advantage Corp director James Lindsey Clark reported an open-market sale of common stock. On June 8, 2026, he sold 4,921 shares at $15.69 per share. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and he retained 56,844 shares afterward, indicating he continues to hold a substantial position.
Bell Susan R. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP director Susan R. Bell received an equity grant of 12,805 shares of common stock in the form of restricted stock units. The award was granted at no cash cost to her and increases her direct holdings to 73,950 shares.
The restricted stock units will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or earlier on the business day immediately before the Company’s 2027 annual stockholder meeting, if she continues to serve as a director through the vesting date.
Price Bridgett R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP director Bridgett R. Price reported receiving an equity award of 12,805 shares of Common Stock as a grant of restricted stock units. The award was granted at no cash cost per share as part of her director compensation.
These restricted stock units will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date or, if earlier, the business day immediately before the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, contingent on her continued board service. Following this award, she holds 62,572 shares of Common Stock directly.
Sim Judith reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
First Advantage Corp director Judith Sim received an equity grant of 12,805 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units at a grant price of $0.00 per share. These units will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date or the business day immediately preceding the 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting, subject to her continued board service. Following this award, she directly holds 73,950 shares of the company’s stock.
Clark James Lindsey reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP director James Lindsey Clark received an equity award of 12,805 shares of Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. These units were granted at no cash cost to him and increase his direct holdings to 61,765 shares after the award.
The restricted stock units will vest on the first anniversary of the grant date, or earlier on the business day immediately before the Company’s 2027 annual stockholders’ meeting, if he continues to serve as a director through the vesting date. This is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market share purchase.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Chief Legal Officer Bret T. Jardine reported an exercise-and-sale transaction in company stock. He exercised stock options to acquire 25,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $5.11 per share, then sold 25,000 shares in open-market transactions at a weighted average price of $16.7056 per share. The sales were made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 8, 2025. Following these transactions, Jardine directly holds 7,008 shares of Common Stock.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Global Chief Operating Officer Douglas Nairne exercised equity awards and increased his common stock holdings. On May 11, 2026, he exercised derivative securities tied to restricted stock units, acquiring 715 shares of common stock. After this transaction, he directly holds 47,457 common shares.
The derivative side shows 715 restricted stock units converted, leaving 716 RSUs outstanding. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, settled in stock, cash, or a combination. The remaining RSUs vest in equal annual installments on May 11, 2025, May 11, 2026, and May 11, 2027, subject to continued service. This filing reflects routine equity compensation activity rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
First Advantage Corp Chief Legal Officer Bret T. Jardine reported a mix of stock option activity and a small share sale. On May 11, 2026, he exercised 976 restricted stock units, receiving the same number of common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share.
Of these newly delivered shares, 294 shares were withheld to cover tax withholding obligations, and on May 12, 2026 he sold 682 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction at $16.12 per share. The sale was made under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and Jardine held 7,008 common shares directly after the transactions.
First Advantage Corp president Joelle M. Smith reported routine equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 11, 2026, she exercised RSUs covering 24,905 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share, converting them into common stock.
In connection with this vesting, 6,974 common shares were withheld at $16.04 per share to cover tax withholding obligations, which is a non-market, tax-related disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, Smith directly holds 37,324 shares of First Advantage common stock. No derivative RSU position remains from this specific grant following the conversion.
First Advantage Corp president Joelle M. Smith sold 23,334 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were sold on May 7, 2026 at a weighted average price of $15.0001 per share, with individual sale prices ranging from $15.00 to $15.01.
These sales were executed pursuant to a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 9, 2025, indicating the trades were scheduled in advance. Following the transaction, Smith directly holds 19,393 shares of First Advantage common stock.
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.
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.
First Advantage Corp's Global Chief Operating Officer Douglas Nairne bought 9,000 shares of common stock in an open-market purchase at $11.86 per share on March 2, 2026. After this transaction, he directly owns 45,257 shares.
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP Chief Financial Officer Steven Irwin Marks reported equity compensation activity involving restricted stock units and common stock. On February 28, 2026, he exercised or converted RSUs into 4,737 shares of common stock and had 1,675 shares withheld at $11.51 per share to cover tax obligations.
First Advantage Corp (FA) reported insider equity transactions by its Chief Legal Officer on a Form 4. On November 14, 2025, 1,365 restricted stock units were converted into an equal number of common shares. On the same date, 411 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to the RSU vesting. On November 17, 2025, 954 common shares were sold at a price of $13.13 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on August 8, 2025. After these transactions, the officer directly owned 6,825 common shares and 4,096 restricted stock units that can settle in stock or cash.
First Advantage Corp (FA) Chief Executive Officer and director reported routine equity transactions involving company stock and restricted stock units. On November 14, 2025, 20,478 restricted stock units were converted into an equal number of common shares, and 5,089 shares were withheld at a price of $13.19 to cover tax obligations related to the vesting.
After these transactions, the reporting person beneficially owned 3,670,516 shares of First Advantage common stock directly and 149,100 shares indirectly through a trust, as well as 61,434 restricted stock units that can settle in stock or cash. The restricted stock units reported include an award originally granted on November 14, 2024 that vests in four equal annual installments starting November 14, 2025, subject to continued service.
First Advantage Corp (FA) reported an insider equity transaction by its Chief Financial Officer. On November 8, 2025, 13,652 shares of common stock were delivered upon settlement of restricted stock units (transaction code M). To cover tax withholding, 4,102 shares were withheld at $13.31 per share (code F). Following these transactions, the officer directly owns 30,535 common shares. In addition, 40,956 RSUs remain outstanding. The RSUs were originally granted on November 14, 2024 and vest in four equal annual installments beginning on November 8, 2025.
First Advantage Corp (FA) reported an insider equity event. The Global Chief Operating Officer filed a Form 4 for an RSU vesting and settlement on 11/01/2025 (transaction code M). 6,826 shares of common stock were acquired upon settlement of restricted stock units.
Following the transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 36,257 shares of common stock directly and 20,478 RSUs. The RSUs were originally granted on 11/14/2024 and vest in four equal annual installments beginning 11/01/2025, subject to continued service.
First Advantage (FA) reported an insider equity transaction by its Global Chief Operating Officer. On 10/20/2025, the officer converted 7,000 restricted stock units (transaction code M) and acquired 7,000 shares of common stock. Following the transaction, the officer beneficially owned 29,431 common shares directly. The derivative position shows 7,000 RSUs remaining, which are scheduled to vest on October 20, 2026, subject to continued service. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share and may be settled in common stock or cash.