First advantage completes acquisition of sterling check for $2.2 billion

Atlanta, oct. 31, 2024 (globe newswire) -- first advantage corporation (nasdaq:fa), a leading global provider of employment background screening, identity, and verification solutions, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of sterling check corp. (the “transaction”). valued at $2.2 billion, including the assumption of sterling's outstanding debt, the acquisition combines industry leading platforms and innovative solutions to deliver an enhanced customer experience while expanding and diversifying first advantage's vertical and geographic exposure, creating a more well-balanced portfolio.
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