---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000950170-24-118245"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "FA"
cik: "0001210677"
company_name: "FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP"
filed_at: "2024-10-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-30T08:53:50.893302+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# First Advantage clears HSR for Sterling deal, expects close Oct 31

## Summary
- HSR waiting period and other regulatory review periods expired for the acquisition of Sterling Check Corp.
- Parties expect to close the transaction on October 31, 2024, subject to remaining customary conditions.
- Merger agreement was announced February 28, 2024; all necessary regulatory approvals now obtained.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000950170-24-118245
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: FA
- cik: 0001210677
- company_name: FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP
- filed_at: 2024-10-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1210677/000095017024118245/0000950170-24-118245-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1210677/000095017024118245/fa-20241029.htm

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