First Advantage (FA) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for June 5, 2026, will be held virtually, allowing shareholders to vote and submit questions online.

• Proxy materials are primarily distributed electronically to expedite receipt, reduce costs, and conserve resources.

• Shareholders of record as of April 7, 2026, are eligible to vote on three main proposals: election of directors, ratification of the auditor, and advisory approval of executive compensation.

• Board recommends voting FOR all director nominees, auditor ratification, and executive compensation approval.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Three Class II director nominees (James L. Clark, Bridgett R. Price, Mark Gillett) are up for election for terms expiring in 2029.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026 is proposed.

• Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is included.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2027 Annual Meeting by December 25, 2026, and director nominations between February 7 and March 7, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board is classified into three classes with staggered terms; current directors bring expertise in business, finance, human resources, and technology.

• Majority of directors are independent per Nasdaq rules; CEO is not independent.

• Silver Lake, as a controlling shareholder, has board nomination rights and certain governance rights under a stockholders' agreement.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined charters and independent membership.

• Stock ownership guidelines apply to directors and executives to align interests with shareholders.