M&A
confidence high
sentiment neutral
materiality 0.60
First Advantage sets Oct 24 election deadline, expects Oct 31 close for Sterling acquisition
FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP
- Election deadline 5:00 p.m. ET Oct 24, 2024 for Sterling stockholders to choose cash or stock consideration.
- Merger consideration: $16.73 cash or 0.979 shares of FA common stock per Sterling share, subject to proration (72% cash, 28% stock).
- Parties expect to close transaction on Oct 31, 2024, subject to regulatory clearances and other closing conditions.
- Holders through banks/brokers may face earlier deadlines; eligible holders must use Fidelity election site or deliver materials to Equiniti.
- If no election is made, merger consideration will be determined per proration methodology in the Merger Agreement.