First Advantage Acquires Form I-9 Compliance

ATLANTA, Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Form I-9 Compliance business pursuant to an asset purchase agreement. The transaction is effective as of January 1, 2022. Form I-9 Compliance adds new solutions to First Advantage’s product suite including comprehensive electronic Form I-9, E-Verify, remote verifications, continuous compliance monitoring and document review offerings.

“We are excited to acquire Form I-9 Compliance, as we are impressed by their comprehensive Form I-9 and E-Verify products,” said Scott Staples, Chief Executive Officer of First Advantage. “This strategic acquisition now enables First Advantage to seamlessly deliver these mission critical solutions as part of our compliance and onboarding products to our existing and new customers in the United States. We look forward to welcoming the Form I-9 Compliance team to the First Advantage family.”

About Form I-9 Compliance

Form I-9 Compliance provides clients with cutting edge, proactive and preventative technology solutions and consulting services for Form I-9 and E-Verify compliance. The company’s professional executive team is uniquely positioned to assist clients in maximizing the benefits and cost savings inherent with electronic Form I-9 processing, automated right to work verifications (E-Verify), secure online storage, consulting services and a paperless process. For additional information on Form I-9 Compliance, please visit the company’s website at https://www.formi9.com/.

About First Advantage

First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital. The Company delivers innovative solutions and insights that help customers manage risk and hire the best talent. Enabled by its proprietary technology platform, First Advantage’s products and solutions help companies protect their brands and provide safer environments for their customers and their most important resources: employees, contractors, contingent workers, tenants and drivers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage performs screens in over 200 countries and territories on behalf of its more than 30,000 customers. For more information about First Advantage, visit the Company’s website at https://fadv.com/.

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Contacts

Investors:
Stephanie D. Gorman
Vice President, Investor Relations
Stephanie.Gorman@fadv.com
(888) 314-9761

Media:
Elisabeth Warrick
Senior Brand Communications Manager
Elisabeth.Warrick@fadv.com
(888) 314-9761