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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-065271"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FA"
cik: "0001210677"
company_name: "FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP"
filed_at: "2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T07:54:43.133638+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# First Advantage and Sterling receive DOJ Second Request; deal closing expected in Q4 2024

## Summary
- On May 28, 2024, First Advantage and Sterling each received a Second Request from the DOJ under the HSR Act.
- The Second Request extends the HSR waiting period until 30 days after substantial compliance, unless terminated sooner.
- Closing of the merger is now anticipated in approximately the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Parties continue to cooperate with the DOJ to expedite the review process.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-065271
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FA
- cik: 0001210677
- company_name: FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP
- filed_at: 2024-05-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1210677/000095017024065271/0000950170-24-065271-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1210677/000095017024065271/fa-20240528.htm

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