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FIRST ADVANTAGE CORP

For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Aug 6, 2026.

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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Aug 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-07.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-08-06.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 161 previous paragraphs and 185 current paragraphs.

105 unchanged; 50 reworded; 21 added; 5 removed; 1 previous and 9 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 16 previous and 16 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

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Current report

Revenues were $834.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $745.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $88.7 million, or 11.9%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Cost of services was $456.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $400.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Cost of services for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $55.8 million, or 13.9%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Product and technology expense was $51.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Product and technology expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $1.0 million, or 1.8%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Selling, general, and administrative expense increased primarily due to:

Current report

a $3.0 million increase in incentive expenses related to commission and bonus programs; and

Current report

a $1.8 million increase in professional services and related costs.

Current report

a $1.8 million favorable impact from foreign exchange gains.

Current report

Selling, general, and administrative expense was $111.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $123.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $11.8 million, or 9.6%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Depreciation and amortization was $61.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, remaining relatively flat year-over-year.

Current report

Interest expense, net was $61.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $91.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Interest expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $29.9 million or 32.7%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

The increase in the provision for income taxes was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025, during which the Company reported a pre-tax loss.

Current report

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes was $9.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(5.4) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Our provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $14.7 million, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

The increase in the provision for income taxes was primarily due to higher pre-tax earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, during which the Company reported a pre-tax loss.

Current report

Net income was $16.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $16.6 million compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Adjusted EBITDA was $128.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 28.6%. Adjusted EBITDA was $113.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 29.2%. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $14.6 million, or 12.8%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025. Growth in Adjusted EBITDA was driven primarily by revenues growth from new and existing customers, partially offset by continued investments in our products, solutions and technology platforms, and changes in revenue and customer mix.

Current report

Adjusted Net Income was $61.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $47.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Adjusted Net Income for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $14.5 million, or 30.8% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Adjusted Net Income was $106.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $77.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Adjusted Net Income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $29.1 million, or 37.6% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Current report

Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share was $0.61 for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.44 for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $0.17, or 38.6% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.
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Previous report

a $2.0 million decrease in software expenses as a result of integration efforts related to the acquisition of Sterling; and

Previous report

decreases in other corporate expenses, primarily reflecting additional cost-savings actions taken by the Company.

Previous report

The decrease in our provision for income taxes was primarily due to the jurisdictional mix of earnings and lower non-deductible share-based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Previous report

Adjusted Net Income was $45.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $30.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Adjusted Net Income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $14.6 million, or 48.0% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.
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Previous wording

The following discussion and analysis of First Advantage Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2026, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, our “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Current wording

The following discussion and analysis of First Advantage Corporation’s financial condition and results of operations is provided as a supplement to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, our “Risk Factors,” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).

Previous wording

For additional information on these and other factors that could cause First Advantage’s actual results to differ materially from expected results, please see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

Current wording

For additional information on these and other factors that could cause First Advantage’s actual results to differ materially from expected results, please see our 2025 Annual Report, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are made only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

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We generated revenues of $385.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, as compared to $354.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Approximately 86% of our revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 was generated in the United States, while the remaining 14% was generated abroad. Other than the United States, no single country accounted for 10% or more of our total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Please refer to “Results of Operations” for further details.

Current wording

We generated revenues of $448.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $390.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 and generated revenues of $834.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, as compared to $745.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Approximately 88% of our revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 was generated in the United States, while the remaining 12% was generated abroad. Approximately 87% of our revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was generated in the United States, while the remaining 13% was generated abroad. Other than the United States, no single country accounted for 10% or more of our total revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Please refer to “Results of Operations” for further details.

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First Advantage International. The First Advantage International segment pertains to our Legacy First Advantage business and provides services similar to our Americas segment in regions outside of the Americas. We primarily deliver our solutions across multiple industry verticals in the Europe, India, and Asia Pacific.

Current wording

First Advantage International. The First Advantage International segment pertains to our Legacy First Advantage business and provides services similar to our Americas segment in regions outside of the Americas. We primarily deliver our solutions across multiple industry verticals in Europe, India, and Asia Pacific.

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We experience seasonality with respect to certain industries due to fluctuations in hiring volumes and other economic activity. For example, pre-onboarding revenues generated from our customers in the retail and transportation industries are historically highest during the months of October and November, leading up to the U.S. holiday season and lowest in December and at the beginning of the new year, following the U.S. holiday hiring season. Certain customers across various industries also historically increase their hiring throughout the second quarter of the year as winter concludes, and the school year ends, giving rise to student and graduate hiring, and increased commercial activity tied to outdoor activities. We expect that changes in consumer behavior, labor market conditions, technological innovation, and broader macroeconomic factors may impact future seasonality, but we are unable to predict these potential shifts and their impact to our business.

Current wording

We experience seasonality with respect to certain industries due to fluctuations in hiring volumes and other economic activity. For example, pre-onboarding revenues generated from our customers in the retail and transportation industries are historically highest during the months of October and November, leading up to the U.S. holiday season and lowest in December and at the beginning of the new year, following the U.S. holiday hiring season. Certain customers across various industries also historically increase their hiring throughout the second quarter of the year as winter concludes, and the school year ends, giving rise to student and graduate hiring, and increased commercial activity tied to outdoor activities. As a result, we have a mostly balanced revenue distribution across the second, third, and fourth quarters each year and a seasonal low in the first quarter. We expect that changes in consumer behavior, labor market conditions, technological innovation, and broader macroeconomic factors may impact future seasonality, but we are unable to predict these potential shifts and their impact to our business.

Previous wording

Macroeconomic conditions during the year have continued to be volatile. While parts of the global economy have demonstrated resilience, employers continue to operate in an environment characterized by elevated interest rates, inflationary pressure driven in part by higher energy and transportation costs, and uneven hiring activity across industries and geographies. Recent geopolitical developments, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East and resulting disruptions to global energy markets, have contributed to renewed inflation concerns, higher operating costs for many businesses, and increased uncertainty in planning and investment decisions. In addition, continued uncertainty surrounding global trade and tariff policies, shifting supply‑chain strategies, and evolving regulatory and compliance requirements have contributed to cautious employer behavior, particularly among customers with international operations or exposure to cyclical end markets.

Current wording

Macroeconomic conditions during the period have continued to be volatile. While parts of the global economy have demonstrated resiliency and growth, employers continue to operate in an environment partially characterized by uncertain interest rates, inflationary pressure driven in part by higher energy and transportation costs, and uneven hiring activity across industries and geographies. Recent geopolitical developments, including ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and resulting disruptions to global energy markets, have contributed to inflation concerns, higher operating costs for many businesses, and increased uncertainty in planning and investment decisions. In addition, continued uncertainty surrounding global trade and tariff policies, shifting supply‑chain strategies, and evolving regulatory and compliance requirements have contributed to cautious employer behavior, particularly among customers with international operations or exposure to cyclical end markets.

Previous wording

Heightened geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and policy uncertainty have increased variability in customer hiring plans and workforce strategies. These conditions have resulted in slower decision‑making, increased cost scrutiny, and greater focus on operational efficiency, including the pace and scale of new hiring initiatives. If the economic uncertainty is sustained or increases, we may experience a negative impact on new business generation, customer renewals and overall demand levels, sales and marketing efforts, revenues growth rates, customer deployments, customer collections, product development, or other financial metrics. Any of these factors could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results. Our ability to grow our business will also depend on the long-term strength, diversity, and durability of the verticals that we focus on and rely upon to drive our revenues.

Current wording

Heightened geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, and policy uncertainty have increased variability in customer hiring plans and workforce strategies. These conditions have resulted in slower decision‑making, increased cost scrutiny, and greater focus on operational efficiency, including the pace and scale of new hiring initiatives. If the economic uncertainty is sustained or increases, we may experience a negative impact on new business generation, customer renewals, overall demand levels, sales and marketing efforts, revenues growth rates, customer deployments, customer collections, product development, or other financial metrics. Any of these factors could harm our business, financial condition, and operating results. Our ability to grow our business will also depend on the long-term strength, diversity, and durability of the verticals that we focus on and rely upon to drive our revenues.

Previous wording

Despite these macroeconomic changes, we are confident in the overall long-term health of our business, the strength of our product offerings, and our ability to continue to execute on our strategy and help our customers hire with confidence and manage risk across the entire employee lifecycle. Our continued focus on delivering innovative solutions that enhance workplace safety and address evolving compliance requirements as well as our diversified customer base have contributed to the stability of our business and long-term financial performance.

Current wording

Despite these macroeconomic conditions, we remain confident in the overall long-term health of our business, the strength of our product offerings, and our ability to continue to execute on our strategy and help our customers hire with confidence and manage risk across the entire employee lifecycle. Our continued focus on delivering innovative solutions that enhance workplace safety and address evolving compliance requirements as well as our diversified customer base have contributed to the stability of our business and long-term financial performance.

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For additional information, see our “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (the “2025 Annual Report”).

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For additional information, see our “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in the 2025 Annual Report.

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Comparison of Results of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025

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Comparison of Results of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2025

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Revenues were $385.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $354.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $30.6 million, or 8.6%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

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Revenues were $448.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $390.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $58.1 million, or 14.9%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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a net increase of $15.4 million, or 4.4% from existing customer revenues, primarily driven by continued strength from upselling and cross-selling initiatives which were offset by the impact of of lost accounts; and

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a net increase of $41.6 million, or 10.6% from existing customer revenues, primarily driven by continued strength from upselling and cross-selling initiatives as well as increased volumes from existing customers, which were offset by the impact of lost accounts; and

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revenues of $15.2 million, or 4.3%, from new customers, primarily attributable to our First Advantage Americas and Sterling segments.

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revenues of $31.8 million, or 4.3%, from new customers, primarily attributable to our First Advantage Americas and Sterling segments.

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Cost of services was $211.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $192.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Cost of services for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $18.8 million, or 9.8%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Cost of services was $244.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $207.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Cost of services for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $36.9 million, or 17.8%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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a $16.7 million increase in third-party data expenses as a result of increased revenue volumes; and

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a $29.8 million increase in third-party data expenses as a result of increased revenue volumes; and

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Cost of services as a percentage of revenues was 54.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to 54.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The cost of services percentage of revenues for the first quarter of 2026 was impacted by product and customer mix and increases in third party costs.

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Cost of services as a percentage of revenues was 54.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 53.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The cost of services percentage of revenues for the second quarter of 2026 was impacted by product and customer mix and increases in third party costs.

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Product and technology expense was $24.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $27.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Product and technology expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $2.6 million, or 9.4%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Product and technology expense was $27.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $25.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Product and technology expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $1.6 million, or 6.2%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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a $0.7 million decrease in professional services costs from non-recurring integration activities incurred in the prior year.

Current wording

The increase in product and technology expense was primarily due to a $2.8 million increase in personnel expenses and software costs related to continued investments in our products, solutions and technology platforms. The increase was offset by a $1.3 million decrease in professional services costs from non-recurring integration activities incurred in the prior year.

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The decrease in product and technology expense was primarily due to:

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The decrease in product and technology expense was primarily due to a $3.5 million decrease in software costs and professional services costs from non-recurring integration activities incurred in the prior year. The decrease was offset by a $2.0 million increase in personnel expenses related to continued investments in our products, solutions, and technology platforms.

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Selling, general, and administrative expense was $53.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $65.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $12.1 million, or 18.5%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Selling, general, and administrative expense was $57.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $57.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Selling, general, and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $0.3 million, or 0.6%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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a $4.6 million decrease in personnel expenses resulting from cost-savings actions implemented by the Company in 2025;

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a $5.0 million decrease in personnel expenses resulting from cost-savings actions implemented by the Company in 2025;

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a $4.2 million decrease in share-based compensation expense, primarily due to Sterling equity awards converted to First Advantage equity awards in connection with the October 2024 acquisition becoming fully vested;

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a $4.9 million decrease in share-based compensation expense, primarily due to Sterling equity awards converted to First Advantage equity awards in connection with the October 2024 acquisition becoming fully vested; and

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a $3.8 million decrease in bonus expense, primarily driven by lower cash compensation related to Sterling equity awards converted to cash awards in connection with the October 2024 acquisition becoming fully vested; and

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a $3.4 million decrease in bonus expense, primarily driven by lower cash compensation related to Sterling equity awards converted to cash awards in connection with the October 2024 acquisition becoming fully vested.

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These decreases were partially offset by a $5.2 million loss on the sale of assets related to an adjacent product during the three months ended March 31, 2026, which did not constitute a sale of a business or discontinued operations.

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These decreases were partially offset by a $5.2 million loss on the sale of assets related to an adjacent product during the six months ended June 30, 2026, which did not constitute a sale of a business or discontinued operations.

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Depreciation and amortization was $62.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $61.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $0.5 million, or 0.8%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025 primarily due to assets placed in service since March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Depreciation and amortization was $124.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $123.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Depreciation and amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $0.5 million, or 0.4%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025, remaining relatively flat year-over-year.

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Interest expense, net was $29.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $46.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $16.7 million or 35.9%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

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Interest expense, net was $31.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $44.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Interest expense, net for the three months ended June 30, 2026 decreased by $13.2 million or 29.4%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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The decrease in interest expense was primarily driven by lower interest on the Company’s term loan, reflecting voluntary principal repayments and reduced interest rates following the Company’s 2025 amendment to its 2024 First Lien Credit Agreement. The decrease was further impacted by an increase in unrealized gains of $8.9 million on the Company’s interest rate swaps, driven by interest rate volatility during the period.

Current wording

The decrease in interest expense was primarily driven by lower interest on the Company’s term loan, reflecting voluntary principal repayments and reduced interest rates following the Company’s 2025 amendment to its 2024 First Lien Credit Agreement. The decrease was further impacted by an increase in unrealized gains of $5.7 million on the Company’s interest rate swaps, driven by interest rate volatility during the period.

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Loss on extinguishment of debt for the three months ended March 31, 2026 relates to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of voluntary principal repayments of $25.0 million on the Company’s outstanding term loan facility.

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Loss on extinguishment of debt for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 relates to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing costs as a result of voluntary principal repayments of $25.0 million and $50.0 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, respectively, on the Company’s outstanding term loan facility.

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Our provision for income taxes was $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2026 decreased by $1.1 million, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Our provision (benefit) for income taxes was $8.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(7.6) million for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Our provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $15.8 million, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

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Net income (loss) margin was 0.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to (11.6)% for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The improvement in our net income margin was primarily attributable to increased revenues, our ability to leverage operational efficiencies to control overall expenses, and lower interest expense.

Current wording

Net income margin was 3.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 0.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025. The improvement in our net income margin was primarily attributable to increased revenues, our ability to leverage operational efficiencies to control overall expenses, and lower interest expense.

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Net income (loss) was $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $(41.2) million for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $43.4 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Current wording

Net income (loss) was $19.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $(40.9) million for the six months ended June 30, 2025. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $60.0 million compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025.

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Adjusted EBITDA was $105.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 27.3%. Adjusted EBITDA was $92.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 26.0%. Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $13.2 million, or 14.3%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025. Growth in Adjusted EBITDA was driven primarily from revenues growth attributed to new and existing customers and margin expansion attributed to cost efficiencies.

Current wording

Adjusted EBITDA was $233.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 28.0%. Adjusted EBITDA was $206.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and represented an Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 27.7%. Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $27.8 million, or 13.5%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2025. Growth in Adjusted EBITDA was driven primarily from revenues growth attributed to new and existing customers and margin expansion attributed to cost efficiencies.

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Share-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 includes approximately $0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards.

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Share-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 includes approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards. Share-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes approximately $1.8 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards.

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Represents charges incurred related to acquisitions and similar transactions, primarily consisting of change in control-related costs, professional service fees, and other third-party costs. Transaction and acquisition related charges for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include approximately $0.2 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of expense associated with the Sterling Acquisition.

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Represents charges incurred related to acquisitions and similar transactions, primarily consisting of change in control-related costs, professional service fees, and other third-party costs. Transaction and acquisition related charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 include approximately $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of expense associated with the Sterling Acquisition. Transaction and acquisition related charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 include approximately $2.3 million and $6.1 million, respectively, of expense associated with the Sterling Acquisition.

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Represents charges from organizational restructuring and integration activities, non-cash, and other charges primarily related to nonrecurring legal exposures, foreign currency (gains) losses, (gains) losses on the sale of assets, and other non-recurring items. Integration, restructuring, and other charges for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 include approximately $1.4 million and $7.8 million, respectively, of expense associated with the integration of Sterling.

Current wording

Represents charges from organizational restructuring and integration activities, non-cash, and other charges primarily related to nonrecurring legal exposures, foreign currency (gains) losses, (gains) losses on the sale of assets, and other non-recurring items. Integration, restructuring, and other charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 include approximately $2.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively, of expense associated with the integration of Sterling. Integration, restructuring, and other charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 include approximately $3.7 million and $11.6 million, respectively, of expense associated with the integration of Sterling.

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Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share was $0.26 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to $0.17 for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the three months ended March 31, 2026 increased by $0.09, or 52.9% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2025.

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Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share was $0.35 for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $0.27 for the three months ended June 30, 2025. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share for the three months ended June 30, 2026 increased by $0.08, or 29.6% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Previous wording

This growth was driven primarily by the same factors contributing to Adjusted EBITDA growth, though Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are also impacted by changes in acquisition-related depreciation and amortization and changes in our capital structure that are captured in interest expense. The 2025 refinancing of the Company’s 2024 First Lien Credit Agreement, voluntary debt prepayments, and gains or losses on the Company’s interest rate swaps impact the comparability of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share across historical periods.

Current wording

This growth was driven primarily by the same factors contributing to Adjusted EBITDA growth, though Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share are also impacted by changes in acquisition-related depreciation and amortization and changes in our capital structure that are captured in interest expense. The 2025 refinancing of the Company’s 2024 First Lien Credit Agreement, voluntary debt prepayments, and gains or losses on the Company’s interest rate swaps impact the comparability of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share across historical periods. Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is further impacted by shares repurchased under the Company’s Repurchase Program.

Previous wording

Represents the loss on extinguishment and non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs related to the refinancing of the Company’s First Lien Credit Facility. This adjustment also includes the impact of the change in fair value of interest rate swaps, which represents the difference between the fair value gains or losses and actual cash payments and receipts on the interest rate swaps.

Current wording

Represents the loss on extinguishment and non-cash interest expense associated with the amortization of debt issuance costs related to the refinancing of the Company’s First Lien Credit Facility. This adjustment also includes the impact of changes in fair value of interest rate swaps, which represents the difference between unrealized fair value gains or losses and actual cash payments and receipts on the interest rate swaps.

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Share-based compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 includes approximately $0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards.

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Share-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 includes approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards. Share-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 includes approximately $1.8 million and $3.8 million, respectively, of incrementally recognized expense associated with the May 2023 modification of the vesting terms of outstanding unvested and unearned performance-based options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock awards.

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revenues of $16.6 million, or 4.2%, from new customers, primarily attributable to our First Advantage Americas and Sterling segments.

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The increase in revenues is due to:

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a net increase of $56.9 million, or 7.6% from existing customer revenues, primarily driven by continued strength from upselling and cross-selling initiatives as well as increased volumes from existing customers, which were offset by the impact of lost accounts; and

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The increase in cost of services was primarily due to:

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a $46.4 million increase in third-party data expenses as a result of increased revenue volumes; and

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Cost of services as a percentage of revenues was 54.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to 53.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The cost of services percentage of revenues for the first half of 2026 was impacted by product and customer mix and increases in third party costs.

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a $2.1 million decrease in other personnel and facilities expenses resulting from cost-savings actions implemented by the Company in 2025; and

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The decrease in interest expense was primarily driven by lower interest on the Company’s term loan, reflecting voluntary principal repayments and reduced interest rates following the Company’s 2025 amendment to its 2024 First Lien Credit Agreement. The decrease was further impacted by an increase in unrealized gains of $14.6 million on the Company’s interest rate swaps, driven by interest rate volatility during the period.

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Net income (loss) margin was 2.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to (5.5)% for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The improvement in our net income margin was primarily attributable to increased revenues, our ability to leverage operational efficiencies to control overall expenses, and lower interest expense.
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Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share is further impacted by shares repurchased under the Company’s Repurchase Program.