UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

xQuarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005

March 31, 2006

OR

 

¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                    to                    

Commission file number: 001-31666

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Incorporated in Delaware 61-1437565
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

One Progress Plaza, Suite 2400

St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(727) 214-3411

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), Yesx  No¨ and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yesx  No¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is ana large accelerated filer, (as definedaccelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes¨  NoxAct (check one):

 

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerxNon-accelerated filer¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.):12b 2). Yes¨  Nox

There were 9,178,95610,010,843 shares of outstanding Class A Common Stock of the registrant as of November 8, 2005.

May 5, 2006.

There were 46,076,06647,726,521 shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock of the registrant as of November 8, 2005.May 5, 2006.

 



INDEX

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 Financial Statements  1
 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 and December 31, 20042005 (unaudited)  32
 Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and September 30, 2004(unaudited)3
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (unaudited)  4
 Consolidated StatementStatements of Changes in Stockholders’ EquityCash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 (unaudited)  5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004 (unaudited)6
 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)  76

Item 2.

 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  19

Item 3.

 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk  3428

Item 4.

 Controls and Procedures  3529

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 Legal Proceedings  3529

Item 1A.Risk Factors29
Item 2.

 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds  3630

Item 3.

 Defaults Upon Senior Securities  3630

Item 4.

 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders  3630

Item 5.

 Other Information  3730

Item 6.

 Exhibits  3730


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Financial StatementsBalance Sheets (Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended

(in thousands)

 

  March 31,
2006
  December 31,
2005

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $24,799  $28,380

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,365 and $4,918 in 2006 and 2005, respectively)

   118,060   106,555

Income taxes receivable

   —     1,250

Deferred income tax asset

   8,614   8,019

Due from affiliates

   3,236   2,756

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   6,815   6,240
        

Total current assets

   161,524   153,200

Property and equipment, net

   57,229   56,684

Goodwill

   612,361   605,884

Intangible assets, net

   108,816   111,274

Database development costs, net

   10,378   10,127

Investment in equity investee

   45,819   45,710

Other assets

   2,816   3,185
        

Total assets

  $998,943  $986,064
        

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

  $36,303  $37,152

Accrued compensation

   31,713   27,448

Accrued liabilities

   17,482   21,949

Deferred income

   6,763   6,809

Income taxes payable

   5,283   —  

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   27,928   38,444
        

Total current liabilities

   125,472   131,802

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion

   181,551   182,127

Deferred income tax liability

   37,081   35,232

Other liabilities

   5,675   6,343

Minority interest

   48,659   47,712
        

Total liabilities

   398,438   403,216
        

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

   —     —  

Class A common stock, $.001 par value; 125,000 shares authorized; 9,792 and 9,689 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

   10   10

Class B common stock, $.001 par value; 75,000 shares authorized; 47,727 and 46,076 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively

   48   46

Additional paid-in capital

   434,955   430,026

Retained earnings

   165,150   152,405

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   342   361
        

Total stockholders’ equity

   600,505   582,848
        

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $998,943  $986,064
        

September 30, 2005 and 2004The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Balance SheetsStatements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

 

   September 30,
2005


  December 31,
2004


Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $17,438,000  $9,996,000

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,203,000 and $3,444,000 in 2005 and 2004, respectively)

   97,462,000   67,981,000

Notes receivable

   —     4,000,000

Due from affiliates

   —     553,000

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   6,770,000   3,217,000
   

  

Total current assets

   121,670,000   85,747,000

Property and equipment, net

   49,947,000   44,966,000

Goodwill

   437,442,000   380,596,000

Intangible assets, net

   54,187,000   43,596,000

Database development costs, net

   10,039,000   9,688,000

Investment in equity investee

   36,086,000   34,854,000

Deferred income tax asset

   17,369,000   —  

Other assets

   4,808,000   3,657,000
   

  

Total assets

  $731,548,000  $603,104,000
   

  

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

  $10,675,000  $14,726,000

Accrued compensation

   24,232,000   19,918,000

Accrued liabilities

   28,578,000   19,482,000

Deferred income

   6,125,000   4,558,000

Due to affiliates

   3,835,000   —  

Income taxes payable

   473,000   4,381,000

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   31,685,000   24,326,000
   

  

Total current liabilities

   105,603,000   87,391,000

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion

   95,208,000   86,480,000

Deferred income tax liability

   —     8,454,000

Other liabilities

   2,523,000   861,000
   

  

Total liabilities

   203,334,000   183,186,000
   

  

Commitments and contingencies

        

Stockholders’ equity:

        

Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding

   —     —  

Class A common stock, $.001 par value; 125,000,000 and 75,000,000 shares authorized; 8,223,667 and 7,226,801 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

   8,000   7,000

Class B common stock, $.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 46,076,066 and 42,856,553 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively

   46,000   43,000

Additional paid-in capital

   386,043,000   298,243,000

Retained earnings

   141,730,000   121,367,000

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   387,000   258,000
   

  

Total stockholders’ equity

   528,214,000   419,918,000
   

  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $731,548,000  $603,104,000
   

  

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2006  2005 

Service revenue

  $181,219  $128,105 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   13,129   12,216 
         

Total revenue

   194,348   140,321 
         

Cost of service revenue

   56,589   38,162 

Government fees paid

   13,129   12,216 
         

Total cost of service

   69,718   50,378 
         

Gross margin

   124,630   89,943 
         

Salaries and benefits

   58,634   39,275 

Facilities and telecommunications

   7,051   4,994 

Other operating expenses

   22,551   15,327 

Depreciation and amortization

   9,210   5,755 
         

Total operating expenses

   97,446   65,351 
         

Income from operations

   27,184   24,592 
         

Other (expense) income:

   

Interest expense

   (3,241)  (1,069)

Interest income

   140   12 
         

Total other (expense), net

   (3,101)  (1,057)

Equity in earnings of investee

   109   467 
         

Income before income taxes and minority interest

   24,192   24,002 

Provision for income taxes

   10,500   10,010 
         

Income before minority interest

   13,692   13,992 

Minority interest

   947   —   
         

Net income

   12,745   13,992 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (19)  (16)
         

Comprehensive income

  $12,726  $13,976 
         

Per share amounts:

   

Basic

  $0.23  $0.27 
         

Diluted

  $0.22  $0.27 
         

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

   

Basic

   55,997   51,099 

Diluted

   57,833   51,380 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive IncomeFor the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 (Unaudited)

 

   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,


  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,


 
   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

 

Service revenue

  $157,746,000  $122,865,000  $437,022,000  $356,526,000 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   12,200,000   11,208,000   36,669,000   33,569,000 
   


 


 


 


Total revenue

   169,946,000   134,073,000   473,691,000   390,095,000 
   


 


 


 


Cost of service revenue

   49,881,000   37,219,000   133,026,000   112,901,000 

Government fees paid

   12,200,000   11,208,000   36,669,000   33,569,000 
   


 


 


 


Total cost of service

   62,081,000   48,427,000   169,695,000   146,470,000 
   


 


 


 


Gross margin

   107,865,000   85,646,000   303,996,000   243,625,000 
   


 


 


 


Salaries and benefits

   46,646,000   37,018,000   130,308,000   105,876,000 

Facilities and telecommunications

   6,205,000   5,333,000   18,974,000   15,673,000 

Other operating expenses

   20,193,000   15,115,000   57,845,000   48,919,000 

Depreciation and amortization

   6,685,000   5,878,000   19,085,000   17,134,000 
   


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

   79,729,000   63,344,000   226,212,000   187,602,000 
   


 


 


 


Income from operations

   28,136,000   22,302,000   77,784,000   56,023,000 
   


 


 


 


Other (expense) income:

                 

Interest expense

   (1,580,000)  (714,000)  (4,115,000)  (1,665,000)

Interest income

   22,000   150,000   48,000   567,000 
   


 


 


 


Total other (expense), net

   (1,558,000)  (564,000)  (4,067,000)  (1,098,000)

Equity in earnings of investee

   280,000   349,000   1,232,000   986,000 
   


 


 


 


Income before income taxes

   26,858,000   22,087,000   74,949,000   55,911,000 

Provision for income taxes

   10,835,000   9,125,000   32,251,000   23,067,000 
   


 


 


 


Net income

   16,023,000   12,962,000   42,698,000   32,844,000 
   


 


 


 


Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

                 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   189,000   130,000   129,000   141,000 
   


 


 


 


Comprehensive income

  $16,212,000  $13,092,000  $42,827,000  $32,985,000 
   


 


 


 


Per share amounts:

                 

Basic

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.82  $0.67 
   


 


 


 


Diluted

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.81  $0.66 
   


 


 


 


Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                 

Basic

   53,200,609   49,683,345   52,132,551   49,318,123 

Diluted

   53,964,766   50,128,761   52,616,858   49,646,664 

(in thousands)

 

  Common
Stock Shares
  Common
Stock Amount
  Additional
Paid-in Capital
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
  Retained
Earnings
  Total 

Balance at December 31, 2005

  55,765  $56  $430,026  $361  $152,405  $582,848 

Net income

  —     —     —     —     12,745   12,745 

Class A Shares issued in connection with prior year acquisitions

  48   —     1,233   —     —     1,233 

Class A Shares issued in connection with share based compensation

  56   —     1,050   —     —     1,050 

Class B Shares issued in connection with the CIG acquisition

  1,650   2   (2)  —     —     —   

Tax benefit related to stock options

  —     —     55   —     —     55 

Contribution from First American for CIG liabilities prior to merger

  —     —     (62)  —     —     (62)

Share based compensation

  —     —     2,655   —     —     2,655 

Other comprehensive loss

  —     —     —     (19)  —     (19)
                        

Balance at March 31, 2006

  57,519  $58  $434,955  $342  $165,150  $600,505 
                        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ EquityCash Flows

For the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

   Common
Stock Shares


  Common
Stock Amount


  Additional
Paid-in Capital


  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income


  Retained
Earnings


  Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2004, as previously reported

  23,254,087  $23,000  $271,995,000  $258,000  $17,895,000  $290,171,000 

CIG acquisition

  26,829,267   27,000   26,248,000       103,472,000   129,747,000 
   
  

  

  

  


 


December 31, 2004, as restated

  50,083,354  $50,000  $298,243,000  $258,000  $121,367,000  $419,918,000 

Distribution to First American from CIG prior to the merger

  —    $—    $—    $—    $(22,335,000) $(22,335,000)

Net income

  —     —     —     —     42,698,000   42,698,000 

Class A Shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  742,336   1,000   16,432,000   —     —     16,433,000 

Class A Shares issued in connection with option, benefit and savings plans

  254,530   —     4,629,000   —     —     4,629,000 

Class B Shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  2,243,903   2,000   46,553,000   —     —     46,555,000 

Class B Shares issued in connection with conversion of debt

  975,610   1,000   19,999,000   —     —     20,000,000 

Tax benefit related to stock options

  —     —     187,000   —     —     187,000 

Foreign currency translation

  —     —     —     129,000   —     129,000 
   
  

  

  

  


 


Balance at September 30, 2005

  54,299,733  $54,000  $386,043,000  $387,000  $141,730,000  $528,214,000 
   
  

  

  

  


 


(in thousands)  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
   2006  2005 

Cash flows from operating activities:

   

Net income

  $12,745  $13,992 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   9,210   5,755 

Share based compensation

   2,850   —   

Minority interest

   947   —   

Equity in earnings of investee

   (109)  (467)

Deferred income taxes

   1,191   —   

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

   

Accounts receivable

   (10,324)  (10,672)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (558)  (971)

Goodwill, intangibles and other assets

   487   (2,197)

Accounts payable

   (962)  (2,098)

Accrued liabilities

   (3,253)  4,513 

Deferred income

   (558)  (1,298)

Due (from) to affiliates

   (480)  3,756 

Net change in income tax accounts

   6,490   (3,477)

Accrued compensation and other liabilities

   3,719   (212)
         

Net cash provided by operating activities

   21,395   6,624 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

   

Database development costs

   (1,081)  (843)

Purchases of property and equipment

   (4,962)  (2,524)

Notes receivable

   —     4,000 

Cash paid for acquisitions

   (7,871)  (2,500)

Cash balance of companies acquired

   381   516 
         

Net cash used in investing activities

   (13,533)  (1,351)
         

Cash flows from financing activities:

   

Proceeds from long-term debt

   5,633   11,500 

Repayment of long-term debt

   (17,743)  (9,850)

Proceeds from class A shares issued in connection with stock option plan and employee stock purchase plan

   669   718 

Distribution to First American from CIG prior to merger

   —     (5,563)
         

Net cash used in financing activities

   (11,441)  (3,195)
         

Effect of exchange rates on cash

   (2)  (16)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (3,581)  2,062 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   28,380   9,996 
         

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $24,799  $12,058 
         

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

   

Cash paid for interest

  $2,635  $967 
         

Cash paid for income taxes

  $2,859  $4,471 
         

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

   

Class A shares issued in connection with prior years’ acquisitions

  $1,233  $233 
         

Notes issued in connection with acquisitions

  $1,000  $—   
         

Class A shares issued for benefit plan

  $381  $902 
         

Class B shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  $—    $20,000 
         

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,


 
   2005

  2004

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

         

Net income

  $42,698,000  $32,844,000 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization

   19,085,000   17,134,000 

Deferred income tax

   (25,823,000)  (5,646,000)

Equity in earnings of investee

   (1,232,000)  (986,000)

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

         

Accounts receivable

   (20,675,000)  (21,230,000)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (3,363,000)  248,000 

Goodwill, intangibles and other assets

   28,028,000   1,958,000 

Accounts payable

   (5,933,000)  174,000 

Accrued liabilities

   2,643,000   2,100,000 

Deferred income

   (845,000)  2,000 

Due to affiliates

   4,207,000   49,000 

Income taxes

   (3,762,000)  4,845,000 

Accrued compensation and other liabilities

   6,055,000   (2,163,000)
   


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

   41,083,000   29,329,000 
   


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Database development costs

   (2,552,000)  (2,226,000)

Purchases of property and equipment

   (10,749,000)  (5,803,000)

Notes receivable

   4,000,000   1,000,000 

Cash paid for acquisitions

   (31,041,000)  (49,970,000)

Cash balance of companies acquired

   6,486,000   3,212,000 
   


 


Net cash used in investing activities

   (33,856,000)  (53,787,000)
   


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Proceeds from long-term debt

   114,000,000   57,000,000 

Repayment of long-term debt and capital leases

   (95,179,000)  (18,308,000)

Proceeds from class A shares issued in connection with stock option plan and employee stock purchase plan

   3,727,000   3,509,000 

Distribution to First American from CIG prior to the merger

   (22,335,000)  (19,152,000)
   


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

   213,000   23,049,000 
   


 


Effect of exchange rates on cash

   2,000   —   

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   7,442,000   (1,409,000)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   9,996,000   8,623,000 
   


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $17,438,000  $7,214,000 
   


 


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

         

Cash paid for interest

  $4,221,000  $1,244,000 
   


 


Cash paid for income taxes

  $11,210,000  $176,000 
   


 


Non-cash investing and financing activities:

         

Class A shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  $16,433,000  $19,180,000 
   


 


Class B shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  $46,555,000  $—   
   


 


Notes issued in connection with acquisitions

  $16,905,000  $30,819,000 
   


 


Class A shares issued for benefit plan

  $902,000  $—   
   


 


Class B shares issued for converted debt

  $20,000,000  $—   
   


 


Class A shares issued in connection with convertible notes

   —    $8,961,000 
   


 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

 

1.Organization and Nature of Business

The Company operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services, and Investigative and Litigation Support Services. The business lines in the Lender Services segment offersoffer lenders across the country credit reporting solutions for mortgage and home equity information needs. The Data Services segment includes business lines that provide transportation credit reporting, motor vehicle record reporting, fleet management, supply chain theft and damage mitigation consulting, consumer location, criminal records reselling, subprime credit reporting, and consumer credit reporting services, and lead generation services. The Dealer Services business segment serves the automotive dealer marketplace by delivering consolidated consumer credit reports, credit automation software and automotive lead development services. The Employer Services segment is comprised of the business lines that deliver global employment background verifications, hiring management solutions, occupational health services, tax credits and incentives programs and other business tax consulting services that are frequently sold to support organization’s human resource functions. The Multifamily Services segment’s business lines include resident screening, property management software and renters insurance services—providing solutions to property owners and managers across the nation.services. The Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment consists of the business lines that support businesses, insurers and law firms nationwide with their insurance fraud investigations, surveillance, computer forensics, electronic discovery, data recovery, due diligence reporting and corporate and litigation investigative needs.

The First American Corporation and affiliates (“First American”) own approximately 85%83% of the shares of capital stock of the Company as of September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006. The Class B common stock owned by First American is entitled to ten votes per share on all matters presented to the stockholders for vote.

On March 23, 2006, the Company issued 1,650,455 shares of its Class B common stock to FADV Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of First American. The issuance of the Class B common stock was in accordance with the Master Transfer agreement with First American for the purchase of its Credit Information Group (“CIG”), which included the purchase of First American’s minority interest in DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (“DealerTrack”). The Master Transfer agreement required the Company to issue additional shares of Class B common stock to First American in the event that DealerTrack consummated an initial public offering of its stock before the second anniversary of the closing of the CIG acquisition and the value of the minority interest in DealerTrack exceeded $50 million. The initial public offering was completed by DealerTrack on December 16, 2005. The Master Transfer agreement required the Company to issue the number of shares equal to the quotient of (x) 50% of the amount by which the value of the DealerTrack interest exceeds $50 million (based on the average closing price per share of DealerTrack’s stock over the 60 business day period beginning on the fifth business day after the completion of its initial public offering), divided by (y) $20.50.

 

2.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial information included in this report has been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and does not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature and are considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim period. The year end balance data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20042005 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Proxy Statement filed June 30, 2005.Commission.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared to give effect to the acquisition of the Consumer Information Group (“CIG”) Business by First Advantage. The acquisition of the CIG Business by First Advantage is a transaction between businesses under the common control of First American. In acquisition of businesses under common control, the acquiring company

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

records acquired assets and liabilities at historical costs. The historical income statements of First Advantage for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 have been restated to include operations of the CIG business at historical cost assuming the acquisition was completed on January 1, 2004. The balance sheet at December 31, 2004 has been restated to reflect the acquisition.

On September 14, 2005 in connection with the consummation of the acquisition of the CIG Business and related businesses from First American, First Advantage repaid in full the principal amount of $20 million under a promissory note originally issued to First American, by issuing 975,610 shares of First Advantage’s Class B common stock.

In conjunction with the CIG acquisition, First Advantage will be obligated to issue additional shares of Class B common stock to First American in the future if DealerTrack (a 21% owned equity investee) consummates an initial public offering of its stock on or prior to September 14, 2007 and the value of the DealerTrack Interest exceeds $50 million. If DealerTrack completes an IPO within 180 days of September 14, 2005, the number of shares to be issued will be equal to the quotient of (x) 50% of the amount by which the value of the DealerTrack Interest exceeds $50 million (based on the average closing price per share of DealerTrack’s stock over the 60 business day period beginning on the fifth business day after the completion of its initial public offering),divided by(y) $20.50. If the DealerTrack IPO occurs after the 180-day period following September 14, 2005 (but prior to September 14, 2007), the number of additional Class B common shares issuable to First American will be equal to the quotient of (x) 50% of the amount by which the DealerTrack Interest exceeds $50 million (based on the average closing price per share of DealerTrack’s stock over the 60 business day period beginning on the fifth business day after its initial public offering),divided by(y) the average closing price per share of First Advantage’s Class A common stock during the 30 trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date of DealerTrack’s IPO, except that the minimum price per share will be $20.50.

 

First Advantage completed three additional acquisitions during the thirdfirst quarter of 2005.2006. The Company’s operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 include results for the acquired entities other than CIG, from their respective dates of acquisition.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

The resultsCertain reclassifications have been made to the 2005 consolidated financial statements to conform with classifications used as of operationsand for the nine monthsperiod ended September 30, 2005, include $3.2 millionMarch 31, 2006.

As of nondeductible merger costs that First Advantage incurred in connection with its pending acquisition ofMarch 31, 2006, the CIG Business from First American; $2.0 million of costs incurred in connection with the relocation of the company’s corporate headquartersCompany’s significant accounting polices and other office consolidations; and $0.6 million of costs related to the launch of the corporate branding initiative that was announced in June 2005. These costsestimates, which are includeddetailed in the Company’s Corporate segment.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are due from companies in a broad range of industries located throughout the United States. Credit is extended basedAnnual Report on an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition, and generally, collateral is not required.

The allowance for all probable uncollectible receivables is based on a combination of historical data, cash payment trends, specific customer issues, write-off trends, general economic conditions and other factors. These factors are continuously monitored by management to arrive at the estimateForm 10-K for the amount of accounts receivable that may be ultimately uncollectible. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, the Company records a specific allowance for doubtful accounts against amounts due, to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount it reasonably believes will be collected. Management believes that the allowance at September 30, 2005 andyear ended December 31, 2004 is reasonably stated.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005, and 2004 (Unaudited)

Comprehensive Income

have not changed from December 31, 2005, except for the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income”123R (revised 2004), governs the financial statement presentation of changes in stockholders’ equity resulting from non-owner sources. Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity except those resulting from investments by owners and distribution to owners.

“Share-Based Payment”.

Impairment of Intangible and Long-Lived AssetsShare-Based Compensation

First Advantage carries intangible and long-lived assets at cost less accumulated amortization. Accounting standards require that assets be written down if they become impaired. Intangible and long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate thatEffective January 1, 2006, the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable. At such time that an impairment in value of an intangible or long-lived asset is identified, the impairment will be measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined by employing an expected present value technique, which utilizes multiple cash flow scenarios that reflect the range of possible outcomes and an appropriate discount rate.

Stock Based Compensation Plan

The Company adopted SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” as of January 1, 2003 with respect to the disclosure requirements. The Company has elected to continue accounting for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. If the Company had elected or was required to apply the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” to stock-based employee compensation, net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated in the following table.

   Three Months Ended
September 30,


  Nine Months Ended
September 30,


   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Net income, as reported

  $16,023,000  $12,962,000  $42,698,000  $32,844,000

Less: stock based compensation expense, net of tax

   1,008,000   820,000   3,146,000   2,502,000
   

  

  

  

Pro forma net income

  $15,015,000  $12,142,000  $39,552,000  $30,342,000
   

  

  

  

Earnings per share:

                

Basic, as reported

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.82  $0.67

Basic, pro forma

  $0.28  $0.24  $0.76  $0.62

Diluted, as reported

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.81  $0.66

Diluted, pro forma

  $0.28  $0.24  $0.75  $0.61

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R (Revised(revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment.Payment,SFAS No. 123Rwhich is a revision of FASB StatementSFAS No. 123 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and supersedes APBAccounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and its related implementation guidance. The Statement focuses primarily on

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. SFAS No. 123R requires a public entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). The cost will beis recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award. In April 2005,The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R using the Securitiesmodified prospective method. Under this method, results of prior periods are not restated. Share-based compensation for the first quarter of 2006 was $2.9 million ($2.2 million after tax or $0.04 per basic and Exchange Commission approveddiluted share).

Commencing with the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company began transitioning from the Black-Scholes options model to a lattice model to estimate the fair value of new rule that amendedemployee stock options on the effective date of SFAS 123R, wherebygrant. The Company believes the Company will now be requiredlattice option pricing model provides a more refined estimate of the fair value of our employee stock options. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for all grants prior to adopt this standard no later than January 1, 2006. BasedFor option grants in January 2006 and thereafter, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on options outstanding at September 30, 2005, the Company estimatesdate of the effectsgrant using the lattice option pricing model. Because the lattice option pricing model incorporates ranges of FAS 123R will reduce diluted earnings per share by $0.09assumptions for inputs, those ranges are disclosed in 2006.the following table.

 

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Revenue RecognitionFirst Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
 
   2006
(Lattice)
  2005
(Black-Scholes)
 

Expected dividend yield

  0% 0%

Risk-free interest rate (1)

  4.61% 4.28%

Expected volatility (2)

  30% 25%

Expected life (3)

  5 years  6 years 

Revenue from

(1)The risk-free rate for the periods within the contractual term of the options is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant
(2)The expected volatility is a measure of the amount by which a stock price has fluctuated or is expected to fluctuate based primarily on the Company’s historical data.
(3)The expected life is the period of time, on average, that participants are expected to hold their options before exercise based primarily on the Company’s historical data.

As share-based compensation expense recognized in the saleConsolidated Statement of reportsIncome for the first quarter of fiscal 2006 is recognizedbased on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS 123R requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of delivery, asgrant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures were estimated based primarily on historical experience. In our pro forma information required under SFAS 123 for the periods prior to fiscal 2006, the Company hasaccounted for forfeitures as they occurred.

As of March 31, 2006, $17.4 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years. There was no significant ongoing obligation after delivery. Revenue from investigative services is recognizedshare-based compensation costs capitalized as services are performed. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles,of March 31, 2006.

The Company did not recognize compensation expense for employee share-based awards for the three months ended March 31, 2005. The exercise price of the Company’s employee stock awards equaled the market price of the underlying stock on the date of the grant per APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company includes reimbursed government feesfollowed SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” as amended by SFAS No. 148 “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure,” through disclosure only. The Company accounted for share-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in revenueAPB Opinion No. 25, and in costrelated interpretations. The fair value for each option grant was estimated under SFAS No. 123 using the Black-Scholes pricing model. If the Company had elected or was required to apply the fair value recognition provisions of service. Membership fees, billed monthlySFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation,” to member’s accounts, are recognizedshare-based employee compensation, net income and net income per share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated in the monthfollowing table for the fee is earned. A portion of the membership revenue received is paid in the form of a commissionthree months ended March 31, 2005.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to clientsConsolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and is reflected in other operating expenses. Revenue earned from providing services to third party issuers of membership based consumer products is recognized at the time the service is provided, generally on a monthly basis. Software maintenance revenues are recognized ratably over the term of the maintenance period. Custom programming and professional consulting service revenue is recognized using the percentage-of-completion method pursuant to Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB) No. 45 “Long-Term Construction-Type Contracts.” To the extent that interim amounts billed to clients exceed revenue earned, deferred income is recorded. Other revenue is recognized upon completion of the contractual obligation, which is typically evidenced by delivery of the product or performance of the service.2005 (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

  Three Months Ended
March 31, 2005

Net income, as reported

  $13,992

Less: share based compensation expense, net of tax

   1,308
    

Pro forma net income

  $12,684
    

Earnings per share:

  

Basic, as reported

  $0.27

Basic, pro forma

  $0.25

Diluted, as reported

  $0.27

Diluted, pro forma

  $0.25

 

3.Acquisitions

During the first quarter of 2005,2006, the Company completed twothree acquisitions for $8.9 million in cash and notes, and made a scheduled payment amounting to $233,000payments of $1.2 million of Class A shares, and $0.1 million in cash related to a prior year acquisition. During the second quarter of 2005, the Company acquired four companies. The Company acquired three companies in the third quarter of 2005. These acquisitions have been included in the Company’s Lender Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services, and Investigative and Litigation Support Services segments.previous year’s acquisitions. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based upon estimates of the assets and liabilities acquired in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The allocations may be revised in 2005.2006. The acquisition of these companies is based on management’s consideration of past and expected future performance as well as the potential strategic fit with the long-term goals of the Company. The expected long-term growth, market position and expected synergies to be generated by inclusion of these

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

companies are the primary factors which gave rise to an acquisition price which resulted in the recognition of goodwill.

The aggregate purchase price of acquisitions completed during 20052006 is as follows:

 

Cash

  $30,960,000

Notes

   16,905,000

Stock (729,557 Class A shares)

   16,200,000

Stock (2,243,903 Class B shares)

   46,555,000
   

Purchase price

  $110,620,000
   

(in thousands)

 

   

Cash

  $7,871

Notes

   1,000
    

Purchase price

  $8,871
    

The preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase price of these acquisitionsthis acquisition is as follows:

 

(in thousands)

   

Goodwill

  $87,168,000  $6,593

Identifiable intangible assets

   15,457,000   1,397

Net assets acquired

   7,995,000   881
  

   
  $110,620,000  $8,871
  

   

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, are as follows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2005:March 31, 2006:

 

   

Balance at

December 31, 2004


  Acquisitions

  Adjustments to net
assets acquired


  

Recognition of pre-

acquisition tax

loss carryforwards


  Balance at
September 30, 2005


Lender Services

  $27,710,000  $12,210,000  $—    $—    $39,920,000

Data Services

   116,013,000   —     211,000   (16,911,000)  99,313,000

Dealer Services

   34,727,000   24,043,000   —     —     58,770,000

Employer Services

   123,834,000   43,553,000   355,000   (12,514,000)  155,228,000

Multifamily Services

   44,740,000   4,531,000   2,371,000   (3,909,000)  47,733,000

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   33,572,000   2,831,000   75,000   —     36,478,000
                    —  
   

  

  

  


 

Consolidated

  $380,596,000  $87,168,000  $3,012,000  $(33,334,000) $437,442,000
   

  

  

  


 

(in thousands)

 

  Balance at
December 31, 2005
  Acquisitions  Adjustments to net
assets acquired
  Balance at
March 31, 2006

Lender Services

  $47,082  $—    $—    $47,082

Data Services

   219,266   —     30   219,296

Dealer Services

   56,893   —     —     56,893

Employer Services

   180,114   6,593   (172)  186,535

Multifamily Services

   46,535   —     26   46,561

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   55,994   —     —     55,994
                

Consolidated

  $605,884  $6,593  $(116) $612,361
                

The adjustment to net assets acquired represents changes in the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with acquisitions consummated within the past twelve months.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

Unaudited pro forma results of operations assuming all the acquisitions were consummated on January 1, 20042005 are as follows:

 

  For the Three Months Ended
September 30,


  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,


(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

  2006  2005

Total revenue

  $172,301,000  $155,425,000  $502,145,000  $466,331,000  $195,647  $181,267
  

  

  

  

      

Net income

  $15,202,000  $12,411,000  $41,292,000  $31,299,000  $13,297  $14,614
  

  

  

  

      

Earnings per share:

                

Basic

  $0.28  $0.23  $0.78  $0.59  $0.23  $0.27

Diluted

  $0.28  $0.23  $0.77  $0.59  $0.23  $0.27

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                

Basic

   53,426,913   53,052,432   53,235,521   52,931,196   57,490   54,800

Diluted

   54,191,069   53,126,248   53,719,828   53,092,063   57,841   55,081

 

4.Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In accordance with SFAS No.142,No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Company will complete the transitional goodwill impairment test for all reporting units. The annual test for impairment will be performed in the fourth quarter of 20052006 (using the September 30 valuation date). There have been no impairments of goodwill during the ninethree months ending September 30, 2005.

The Company has approximately $54.2 million of intangible assets at September 30, 2005, with definite lives ranging from 2 to 20 years.

March 31, 2006.

Goodwill and other intangible assets for the years ended September 30, 2005periods as of March 31, 2006 and December 31, 20042005 are as follows:

 

   September 30, 2005

  December 31, 2004

 

Goodwill

  $437,442,000  $380,596,000 
   


 


Intangible assets:

         

Customer lists

  $56,615,000  $44,841,000 

Noncompete agreements

   5,295,000   3,356,000 

Other

   2,113,000   913,000 
   


 


    64,023,000   49,110,000 

Less accumulated amortization

   (9,836,000)  (5,514,000)
   


 


Intangible assets, net

  $54,187,000  $43,596,000 
   


 


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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

 

  March 31, 2006  December 31, 2005 

Goodwill

  $612,361  $605,884 
         

Intangible assets:

   

Customer lists

  $91,600  $90,437 

Noncompete agreements

   13,760   13,530 

Trade names

   21,611   21,596 

Other

   129   129 
         
   127,100   125,692 

Less accumulated amortization

   (18,284)  (14,418)
         

Intangible assets, net

  $108,816  $111,274 
         

Amortization of intangible assets totaled $4,879,000approximately $3.9 million and $2,649,000$1.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively. Estimated amortization expense relating to intangible asset balances as of September 30, 2005March 31, 2006, is expected to be as follows over the next five years:

 

2005

  $2,028,000

2006

   7,998,000

2007

   7,461,000

2008

   6,450,000

2009

   5,849,000

Thereafter

   24,401,000
   

   $54,187,000
   

(in thousands)

 

   

2006

  $11,976

2007

   15,498

2008

   14,270

2009

   13,318

2010

   13,043

Thereafter

   40,711
    
  $108,816
    

The changes in the carrying amount of identifiable intangible assets are as follows for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2005:March 31, 2006:

 

  Intangible
Assets


 

Balance, at December 31, 2004

  $43,596,000 

(in thousands)

  Intangible
Assets
 

Balance, at December 31, 2005

  $111,274 

Acquisitions

   15,457,000    1,397 

Adjustments

   13,000    11 

Amortization

   (4,879,000)   (3,866)
  


    

Balance, at September 30, 2005

  $54,187,000 

Balance, at March 31, 2006

  $108,816 
  


    

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

 

5.Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following at September 30, 2005:March 31, 2006:

 

Acquisition notes:

    

Weighted average interest rate of 4.75% with maturities through 2008

  $41,907,000

Bank notes:

    

$225 million Secured Credit Facility, interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% (5.11% at September 30, 2005), matures September 2010

   74,500,000

Promissory Note with First American:

    

$10 million revolving loan, interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.75% (5.61% at September 30, 2005), matures July 2006

   10,000,000

Capital leases and other debt:

    

Various interest rates with maturities through 2006

   486,000
   

Total long-term debt and capital leases

   126,893,000

Less current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   31,685,000
   

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion

  $95,208,000
   

On September 14, 2005, at the closing of the CIG Acquisition, the Company executed a $45 million unsecured subordinated promissory note in favor of First American. Under the note, First Advantage may borrow, repay and re-borrow for up to and including 90 days from closing. The note matures 135 days after September 14, 2005. The note bears interest at the rate payable under First Advantage’s line of credit with Bank of America, N.A. plus 0.5% per annum. Proceeds of the note may be used only for working capital of CIG. There is no outstanding balance at September 30, 2005.

On September 29, 2005, the Company executed of a revolving credit agreement, with a bank syndication (the “Credit Agreement”). Borrowings available under the Credit Agreement total up to $225 million. The Credit Agreement includes a $10 million sub-facility for the issuance of letters of credit and up to a $5 million swing loan facility. The credit facility maturity date is September 28, 2010.

The interest rate is based on the one of two options consisting of 1) the higher of Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2% and Bank of America’s announced “Prime Rate” or 2) a “LIBOR based rate”. The “LIBOR based rate” is based on LIBOR plus a margin that can range from 1.125% to 1.75% (based on progressive levels of leverage). First Advantage management must elect the LIBOR based option up to three days prior to its utilization.

The agreement contains usual and customary negative covenants for transactions of this type including but not limited to those regarding liens, investments, creation of indebtedness and fundamental changes, as well as financial covenants of consolidated leverage ratio and minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio.

The agreement contains usual and customary provisions regarding acceleration. In the event of a default by the Company under the credit facility, the lenders will have no further obligation to make loans or issue letters of credit and in some cases may, at the option of a majority of the lenders, declare all amounts owed by the Company immediately due and payable and require the

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

Company to provide collateral, and in some cases any amounts owed by the Company under the credit facility will automatically become immediately due and payable.

(in thousands, except percentages)

 

   

Acquisition notes:

  

Weighted average interest rate of 6.08% with maturities through 2010

  $68,087

Bank notes:

  

$225 million Secured Credit Facility, interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% (5.99% at March 31, 2006), matures September 2010

   140,500

Capital leases and other debt:

  

Various interest rates with maturities through 2006

   892
    

Total long-term debt and capital leases

   209,479

Less current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   27,928
    

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion

  $181,551
    

At September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its loan agreement.

6.Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 40% and 43% forIn the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005, respectively. The nine month rate exceedsquarter ending March 31, 2006, the Company's statutory tax rate primarily due toCompany repaid, in full, the nondeductible merger costs of $3.2 million that were incurred in the second quarter of 2005 in connection with the pending acquisition of the CIG Business from First American.

The net change in the total valuation allowance for the third quarter 2005 was a decrease of $33 million with an offsetting entry to goodwill. The valuation allowance relates primarily to deferred tax assets for federal net operating-loss carryforwards relating to acquisitions. Utilization of the pre-acquisition net operating losses is subject to limitations by the Internal Revenue Code and state jurisdictions. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets by assessing the valuation allowance and by adjusting theprincipal amount of such allowance if necessary. The factors used$10 million to assess the likelihood of realization are the Company’s forecast of future taxable income and available tax planning strategies that could be implementedFirst American scheduled to realize the net deferred tax assets.

Based upon a sustained pattern of historical taxable income, projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the net operating losses will be deductible, and the impact the CIG acquisition had on the pooled historical taxable income and on the projections for future taxable income, management believes it is more likely than not that First Advantage will realize the benefits of the federal net operating losses. The valuation allowance relating to the state net operating-loss carryforwards will remain until further evidence is available to indicate that these deferred assets are realizable.mature July 2006.

 

7.6.Earnings Per Share

A reconciliation of earnings per share and weighted-average shares outstanding is as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,


  Nine Months Ended
September 30,


  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Net Income

  $16,023,000  $12,962,000  $42,698,000  $32,844,000

Interest on convertible note, net of tax

   —     40,000   —     81,000

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  

  

  

  

  2006  2005

Net Income - numerator for basic and fully diluted earnings per share

  $16,023,000  $13,002,000  $42,698,000  $32,925,000  $12,745  $13,992

Denominator:

                

Weighted-average shares for basic earnings per share

   53,200,609   49,683,345   52,132,551   49,318,123   55,997   51,099

Effect of dilutive securities

   764,157   73,816   484,307   160,868

Convertible notes

   —     371,600   —     167,673

Effect of dilutive securities - contingent shares

   1,485   —  

Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options and warrants

   351   281
  

  

  

  

      

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

   53,964,766   50,128,761   52,616,858   49,646,664   57,833   51,380
  

  

  

  

      

Earnings per share:

                

Basic

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.82  $0.67  $0.23  $0.27

Diluted

  $0.30  $0.26  $0.81  $0.66  $0.22  $0.27

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, options and warrants totaling 361,398815,251 and 2,163,305, respectively, were excluded from the weighted average diluted shares outstanding, as they were antidilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, options and warrants totaling 312,125 and 1,853,676,1,316,065, respectively, were excluded from the weighted average diluted shares outstanding, as they were antidilutive.

 

7.Share-Based Compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In August 2003, the Company’s board of directors approved the First Advantage Corporation 2003 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Stock Purchase Plan”). The Stock Purchase Plan, which is intended to qualify under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, allows eligible employees to purchase First Advantage Class A common stock through payroll deductions for 85% of the fair market value of the First Advantage Class A common stock. Participation in the plan is voluntary. Eligible employees may participate by authorizing payroll deductions of up to 15% of their base pay for each payroll period. At the end of each one-month offering period, each participant will receive an amount of First Advantage Class A common stock equal to the sum of that participant’s payroll deductions during such period divided by 85% of the fair market value of the common stock at the end of the period. No employee may participate in the plan if such employee owns or would own after the purchase of shares under the plan, 5% or more of the voting power of all classes of First Advantage stock. Shares of First Advantage Class A common stock issued under the Stock Purchase Plan must be held for a period of one year. A total of 1.0 million shares of First Advantage Class A common stock are reserved for issuance under the plan. A total of 20,403 and 29,446 shares have been issued in connection with the plan for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and the year ended December 31, 2005, respectively.

Incentive Compensation Plan

The Company’s board of directors and stockholders have adopted the 2003 First Advantage Incentive Compensation Plan. The plan is intended to promote the long-term success of the Company and increase stockholder value by attracting, motivating, and retaining key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates, and by motivating consultants who provide significant services to the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates. To achieve this purpose, the plan allows the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance unit awards, performance share awards and cash-based awards to eligible persons.

Subject to adjustment for certain changes in the Company’s capitalization, a total of 7.0 million shares of First Advantage Class A common stock are available for issuance under the plan. The plan is administered by the 401(k) committee, which is a sub committee of the compensation committee of the board of directors of the Company.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

Upon the occurrence of a change of control transaction (as defined in the plan), generally all awards under the plan accelerate, all restrictions are lifted and all performance goals are achieved, subject to certain limitations. The committee may provide that any award, the payment of which was deferred under the plan, will be paid or distributed as of, or promptly following, a change of control transaction. The committee may also provide that any awards subject to any such acceleration, payment, adjustment or conversion cannot be exercised after, or will terminate as of, a change of control transaction.

At March 31, 2006, 4,843,755 stock options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, 122,806 restricted stock awards, and 69,231 restricted stock units were granted under the First Advantage Corporation 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan. Share-based grants generally vest over three years at a rate of 33.4% for the first year and 33.3% for each of the two following years. The option grants expire ten years after the grant date. As of January 1, 2006, the Company accounts for these share-based grants in accordance with SFAS No. 123R, which requires that the cost resulting from all share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. Share-based compensation for the first quarter of 2006 was $2.9 million ($2.2 million after tax or $0.04 per basic and diluted share). Prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company applied APB Opinion No. 25 to account for its share-based awards. Under the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25, the company was not required to recognize compensation expense for the cost of stock options or shares issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”).

Warrants and Options to Purchase Class A Common Stock, Assumed in the Merger

The Company agreed to assume the obligations of US SEARCH.com contained in all warrants to purchase common stock of US SEARCH.com outstanding on the closing date of the merger. Pursuant to the merger agreement and the terms of the warrants, the holders of the warrants are entitled to receive upon exercise thereof 0.04 of a share of First Advantage Class A common stock for each share of US SEARCH.com common stock that such warrant holder would have been entitled to receive pursuant to the warrant prior to the closing of the merger. The Company had outstanding warrants to purchase up to 185,158 shares of its common stock at exercise prices ranging from $0.25 to $29.38 per share as of March 31, 2006.

All outstanding stock options, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights and stock purchase rights of US SEARCH.com were assumed by the Company and converted automatically into options to purchase shares of First Advantage Class A common stock calculated in accordance with the exchange ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole share. The exercise price is equal to the exercise price per share of US SEARCH.com common stock divided by the exchange ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole cent. The outstanding stock options, stock appreciation rights, limited stock appreciation rights and stock purchase rights of US SEARCH.com otherwise continue to be exercisable and vest subject to the terms and conditions applicable to

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

them before the mergers. However, all outstanding stock options issued to US SEARCH.com employees and directors pursuant to the US SEARCH.com Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Incentive Plan and all outstanding stock options issued to US SEARCH.com’s non-employee directors pursuant to the US SEARCH.com 1999 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan accelerated and became fully vested upon the occurrence of the mergers. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had outstanding options (previously issued by US SEARCH.com) to purchase up to 72,607 shares of its common stock at exercise prices ranging from $7.03 to $225.00 per share.

Stock option activity under the Company’s stock plan since December 31, 2005 is summarized as follows:

(in thousands)

 

  Number of
Shares
  Weighted
Average
Exercise Price

Options outstanding at December 31, 2005

  3,503  $21.14

Options granted

  760  $24.93

Options exercised

  (14) $16.29

Options canceled

  (33) $21.38
       

Options outstanding at March 31, 2006

  4,216  $21.84
       

Options exercisable, end of the quarter

  1,389  $20.10
       

The following table summarizes information about stock options and warrants outstanding at March 31, 2006:

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except for exercise prices, years and weighted average amounts)

 

  
  

Options Outstanding

 

Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices 

Shares

 

Weighted Avg
Remaining Contractual
Life in Years

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

 

Shares

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

$ 7.00 - $ 12.50 14 5.1 $10.40 13 $10.46
$12.51 - $ 25.00 3,485 8.3 $20.53 1,346 $19.35
$25.01 - $ 50.00 705 9.3 $27.40 18 $37.52
$50.01 - $242.25 12 4.3 $88.48 12 $88.44
       
 4,216   1,389 
       

  

Warrants Outstanding and Exercisable

Range of Exercise Prices 

Shares

 

Weighted Avg Remaining
Contractual Life in Years

 

Weighted Average Exercise Price

$0.25 - $22.50 87 2.78 $17.08
$22.51 - $26.10 95 0.30 $26.10
$26.11 - $29.38 3 0.90 $29.38
      
 185  
    

8.Segment Information

The Company operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services, and Investigative and Litigation Support Services.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

The Lender Services segment offers lenders across the country credit reporting solutions for mortgage and home equity information needs.

The Data Services segment includes business lines that provide transportation credit reporting, motor vehicle record reporting, fleet management, supply chain theft and damage mitigation consulting, consumer location, criminal records reselling, subprime credit reporting, and consumer credit reporting services, and lead generation services. Revenue for the Data Services segment includes $68,000$1.1 million and $230,000$0.6 million of inter-segment sales for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, and $220,000 and $421,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The Dealer Services business segment serves the automotive dealer marketplace by delivering consolidated consumer credit reports, credit automation software and automotive lead development services.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2006 and 2005 (Unaudited)

 

The Employer Services segment includes employment background screening, hiring management solutions, occupational health services and tax incentive services. Products and services relating to employment background screening include criminal records searches, employment and education verification, social security number verification and credit reporting. Occupational health services include drug-free workplace programs, physical examinations and employee assistance programs. Tax incentive services include services related to the administration of employment-based and location-based tax credit and incentive programs, sales and use tax programs and fleet asset management programs. Revenue for the Employer Services segment includes $210,000$0.3 million and $213,000$0.2 million of inter-segment sales for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, and $600,000 and $682,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The Multifamily Services segment includes resident screening and software services. Resident screening services include criminal background and eviction searches, credit reporting, employment verification and lease performance and payment histories. Revenue for the Multifamily Services segment includes $92,000$0.1 million and $42,000$0.1 million of inter-segment sales for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, and $228,000 and $42,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment includes all investigative services. Products and services offered by the Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment includes surveillance services, field interviews, computer forensics, electronic discovery, due diligence reports and other high level investigations.

The elimination of inter-segment revenue and cost of service revenue is included in Corporate. These transactions are recorded at cost.

International operations are included in the Employer Services segment and include revenue of $2,854,000$3.4 million and $352,000$0.4 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively, and $6,011,000 and $780,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth segment information for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 and 2004.2005.

   Revenue

  Depreciation
and Amortization


  Income (Loss)
From Operations


  Assets

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005

                

Lender Services

  $43,907,000  $1,760,000  $12,971,000  $82,745,000

Data Services

   32,161,000   1,465,000   7,206,000   137,240,000

Dealer Services

   29,219,000   641,000   3,964,000   117,427,000

Employer Services

   40,404,000   1,371,000   3,560,000   221,343,000

Multifamily Services

   17,544,000   1,023,000   4,824,000   76,847,000

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   8,237,000   385,000   353,000   49,169,000

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,526,000)  40,000   (4,742,000)  46,777,000
   


 

  


 

Consolidated

  $169,946,000  $6,685,000  $28,136,000  $731,548,000
   


 

  


 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2004

                

Lender Services

  $33,870,000  $1,657,000  $9,125,000  $62,113,000

Data Services

   25,105,000   1,307,000   5,102,000   142,331,000

Dealer Services

   18,355,000   404,000   2,125,000   87,267,000

Employer Services

   34,733,000   1,080,000   3,822,000   152,409,000

Multifamily Services

   15,711,000   1,064,000   4,498,000   74,976,000

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   6,770,000   343,000   612,000   45,616,000

Corporate and Eliminations

   (471,000)  23,000   (2,982,000)  18,784,000
   


 

  


 

Consolidated

  $134,073,000  $5,878,000  $22,302,000  $583,496,000
   


 

  


 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005

                

Lender Services

  $128,963,000  $4,942,000  $37,596,000  $82,745,000

Data Services

   92,083,000   4,403,000   20,956,000   137,240,000

Dealer Services

   72,252,000   1,639,000   10,522,000   117,427,000

Employer Services

   112,642,000   3,846,000   10,550,000   221,343,000

Multifamily Services

   49,134,000   3,003,000   14,155,000   76,847,000

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   23,142,000   1,146,000   1,032,000   49,169,000

Corporate and Eliminations

   (4,525,000)  106,000   (17,027,000)  46,777,000
   


 

  


 

Consolidated

  $473,691,000  $19,085,000  $77,784,000  $731,548,000
   


 

  


 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

                

Lender Services

  $103,480,000  $5,322,000  $31,012,000  $62,113,000

Data Services

   82,547,000   3,882,000   8,541,000   142,331,000

Dealer Services

   53,022,000   1,179,000   6,665,000   87,267,000

Employer Services

   92,480,000   3,194,000   6,838,000   152,409,000

Multifamily Services

   41,838,000   2,715,000   9,982,000   74,976,000

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   18,687,000   790,000   621,000   45,616,000

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,959,000)  52,000   (7,636,000)  18,784,000
   


 

  


 

Consolidated

  $390,095,000  $17,134,000  $56,023,000  $583,496,000
   


 

  


 

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005 and 2004 (Unaudited)

 

9.Subsequent Event

Subsequent to September 30, 2005, the Company has acquired four companies. In consideration for the purchase of the assets and membership interest, the Company paid the sellers an aggregate purchase price of $140.1 million comprised of $71.3 million in cash, $35.0 million of subordinated notes, and $33.8 million in Class A shares.

(in thousands)

 

  Revenue  Depreciation
and Amortization
  Income (Loss)
From Operations
  Assets

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

      

Lender Services

  $45,302  $1,758  $13,481  $80,214

Data Services

   47,037   3,010   9,635   317,678

Dealer Services

   29,629   688   3,928   114,652

Employer Services

   42,342   1,612   2,338   275,432

Multifamily Services

   16,693   1,137   3,204   76,197

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   15,046   751   3,069   83,646

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,701)  254   (8,471)  51,124
                

Consolidated

  $194,348  $9,210  $27,184  $998,943
                

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

      

Lender Services

  $39,203  $1,390  $11,781  $92,609

Data Services

   29,128   1,462   6,285   151,457

Dealer Services

   19,493   402   3,396   78,092

Employer Services

   32,428   1,072   2,344   183,550

Multifamily Services

   14,501   1,013   3,655   71,375

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   7,006   385   185   47,368

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,438)  31   (3,054)  11,846
                

Consolidated

  $140,321  $5,755  $24,592  $636,297
                

 

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

Note of Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q relate to future results of the Company and are considered “forward-looking statements”. These statements, which may be expressed in a variety of ways, including the use of future or present tense language, relate to among other things, sufficiency and availability of cash flows and other sources of liquidity, current levels of operations, anticipated growth, future market positions, synergies from integration, ability to execute its growth strategy, levels of capital expenditures and ability to satisfy current debt. These forward-looking statements, and others forward-looking statements contained in other public disclosures of the Company are based on assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties, and that are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company’s control). Risks and uncertainties exist that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the anticipated results to differ from those described in the forward-looking statements include: general volatility of the capital markets and the market price of the Company’s Class A common stock; the Company’s ability to successfully raise capital; the Company’s ability to identify and complete acquisitions and to successfully integrate businesses it acquires; changes in applicable government regulations; the degree and nature of the Company’s competition; increases in the Company’s expenses; continued consolidation among the Company’s competitors and customers; unanticipated technological changes and requirements; the Company’s ability to identify suppliers of quality and cost-effective data; and other factors described in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of these risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

First Advantage Corporation (Nasdaq: FADV) (“First Advantage” or the “Company”) is a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider. The Company now operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services, and Investigative & Litigation Support Services. First Advantage is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, and has approximately 3,7004,100 employees in offices throughout the United States and abroad. For the ninethree months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, First Advantage has acquired ninethree companies, and completedwhich are all included in the merger of the CIG Business.

On September 14, 2005, the Company completed the acquisition to buy First American’s CIG Business under the terms of the master transfer agreement. First Advantage paid for the CIG Business and related businesses with 29,073,170 shares of its Class B common stock. The acquisition of CIG by First Advantage is a transaction between businesses under common control of First American. As such, First Advantage has recorded the assets and liabilities of CIG at historical cost. Historical income statements of First Advantage have been restated to include results of operations of CIG at historical costs.

Employer Services segment.

Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 included total revenue of $169.9$194.3 million, and $473.7 million, respectively, representing an increase of 26.8% and 30.6%39% over the same periodsperiod in 2004,2005, with 11.0% and 8.4%6.2% of that growth being organic growth. Net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 was $16.0 million and $42.7 million, respectively.$12.7 million. Net income increased $3.1decreased $1.3 million for the three months and $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 in comparison to the same periodsperiod in 2004.

For2005. Net income for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006 includes the resultsimpact of operations include $3.2adopting SFAS 123R “Share Based Payment,” which reduced net income by $2.2 million of nondeductible merger costs that First Advantage incurred in connection with its pending acquisition of the CIG Business from First American; $2.0 million of costs incurred in connection with the relocation of the company’s corporate headquarters and other office consolidations; and $.6 million of costs related to the launch of the corporate branding initiative that was announced in September 2005. These costs are included in the Company’s corporate segment.

or $0.04 per diluted share.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Critical accounting policies are those policies used in the preparation of the company’s financial statements that require management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of certain assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and related disclosure of contingencies. A summary of these policies can be found in Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 20042005.

Share-Based Compensation

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company accounts for employee share-based compensation costs in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. Commencing with the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company began transitioning from the Black-Scholes options model to a lattice model to estimate the fair value of new employee stock options on the date of grant. The Company believes the lattice option pricing model provides a more refined estimate of the fair value of the employee stock options. The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for all grants prior to January 1, 2006. For option grants in January 2006 and thereafter, the Proxy Statement filed June 30, 2005.fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of the grant using the lattice option pricing model. The fair value calculation requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected volatility and expected life. Further, as required under SFAS No. 123R, the Company now estimates forfeitures for options granted, which are not expected to vest. Changes in these inputs and assumptions can materially affect the measure of estimated fair value of our share-based compensation.

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The following is a summary of the operating results by the Company’s business segments for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 and 2004 and for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004.March 31, 2005.

 

Quarter ending September 30, 2005


 

Lender

Services


  

Data

Services


  Dealer
Services


  Employer
Services


  Multifamily
Services


  Invest/Litigation
Support Services


  Corporate

  Total

 

Service revenue

 $43,907,000  $22,100,000  $29,219,000  $37,673,000  $17,544,000  $8,237,000  $(934,000) $157,746,000 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

  —     10,061,000   —     2,731,000   —     —     (592,000)  12,200,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total revenue

  43,907,000   32,161,000   29,219,000   40,404,000   17,544,000   8,237,000   (1,526,000)  169,946,000 

Cost of service revenue

  14,200,000   3,624,000   15,635,000   12,132,000   1,788,000   3,443,000   (941,000)  49,881,000 

Government fees paid

  —     10,061,000   —     2,731,000   —     —     (592,000)  12,200,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total cost of service

  14,200,000   13,685,000   15,635,000   14,863,000   1,788,000   3,443,000   (1,533,000)  62,081,000 

Gross margin

  29,707,000   18,476,000   13,584,000   25,541,000   15,756,000   4,794,000   7,000   107,865,000 

Salaries and benefits

  12,500,000   3,922,000   4,222,000   13,559,000   6,064,000   2,715,000   3,664,000   46,646,000 

Facilities and telecommunications

  1,916,000   632,000   422,000   1,514,000   808,000   296,000   617,000   6,205,000 

Other operating expenses

  560,000   5,251,000   4,335,000   5,537,000   3,037,000   1,045,000   428,000   20,193,000 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,760,000   1,465,000   641,000   1,371,000   1,023,000   385,000   40,000   6,685,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) from operations

 $12,971,000  $7,206,000  $3,964,000  $3,560,000  $4,824,000  $353,000  $(4,742,000) $28,136,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating margin percentage

  29.5%  32.6%  13.6%  9.4%  27.5%  4.3%  N/A   17.8%

Quarter ending September 30, 2004


 

Lender

Services


  

Data

Services


  Dealer
Services


  Employer
Services


  Multifamily
Services


  Invest/Litigation
Support Services


  Corporate

  Total

 

Service revenue

 $33,870,000  $16,678,000  $18,355,000  $31,952,000  $15,711,000  $6,770,000  $(471,000) $122,865,000 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

  —     8,427,000   —     2,781,000   —     —     —     11,208,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total revenue

  33,870,000   25,105,000   18,355,000   34,733,000   15,711,000   6,770,000   (471,000)  134,073,000 

Cost of service revenue

  10,020,000   2,957,000   8,652,000   11,396,000   1,624,000   3,041,000   (471,000)  37,219,000 

Government fees paid

  —     8,427,000   —     2,781,000   —     —     —     11,208,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total cost of service

  10,020,000   11,384,000   8,652,000   14,177,000   1,624,000   3,041,000   (471,000)  48,427,000 

Gross margin

  23,850,000   13,721,000   9,703,000   20,556,000   14,087,000   3,729,000   —     85,646,000 

Salaries and benefits

  10,802,000   2,735,000   2,932,000   10,879,000   5,318,000   1,956,000   2,396,000   37,018,000 

Facilities and telecommunications

  1,561,000   538,000   562,000   1,446,000   784,000   262,000   180,000   5,333,000 

Other operating expenses

  705,000   4,039,000   3,680,000   3,329,000   2,423,000   556,000   383,000   15,115,000 

Depreciation and amortization

  1,657,000   1,307,000   404,000   1,080,000   1,064,000   343,000   23,000   5,878,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) from operations

 $9,125,000  $5,102,000  $2,125,000  $3,822,000  $4,498,000  $612,000  $(2,982,000) $22,302,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating margin percentage

  26.9%  30.6%  11.6%  12.0%  28.6%  9.0%  N/A   18.2%

Nine months ending September 30, 2005


 

Lender

Services


  

Data

Services


  Dealer
Services


  Employer
Services


  Multifamily
Services


  Invest/Litigation
Support Services


  Corporate

  Total

 

Service revenue

 $128,963,000  $61,860,000  $72,252,000  $104,451,000  $49,134,000  $23,142,000  $(2,780,000) $437,022,000 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

  —     30,223,000   —     8,191,000   —     —     (1,745,000)  36,669,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total revenue

  128,963,000   92,083,000   72,252,000   112,642,000   49,134,000   23,142,000   (4,525,000)  473,691,000 

Cost of service revenue

  41,773,000   8,928,000   36,754,000   33,808,000   4,862,000   9,689,000   (2,788,000)  133,026,000 

Government fees paid

  —     30,223,000   —     8,191,000   —     —     (1,745,000)  36,669,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total cost of service

  41,773,000   39,151,000   36,754,000   41,999,000   4,862,000   9,689,000   (4,533,000)  169,695,000 

Gross margin

  87,190,000   52,932,000   35,498,000   70,643,000   44,272,000   13,453,000   8,000   303,996,000 

Salaries and benefits

  37,764,000   11,161,000   10,435,000   37,175,000   16,662,000   7,846,000   9,265,000   130,308,000 

Facilities and telecommunications

  5,320,000   1,839,000   865,000   4,619,000   2,472,000   801,000   3,058,000   18,974,000 

Other operating expenses

  1,568,000   14,573,000   12,037,000   14,453,000   7,980,000   2,628,000   4,606,000   57,845,000 

Depreciation and amortization

  4,942,000   4,403,000   1,639,000   3,846,000   3,003,000   1,146,000   106,000   19,085,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) from operations

 $37,596,000  $20,956,000  $10,522,000  $10,550,000  $14,155,000  $1,032,000  $(17,027,000) $77,784,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating margin percentage

  29.2%  33.9%  14.6%  10.1%  28.8%  4.5%  N/A   17.8%

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Nine months ending September 30, 2004


 

Lender

Services


  

Data

Services


  Dealer
Services


  Employer
Services


  Multifamily
Services


  Invest/Litigation
Support Services


  Corporate

  Total

 

Service revenue

 $103,480,000  $56,794,000  $53,022,000  $84,664,000  $41,838,000  $18,687,000  $(1,959,000) $356,526,000 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

  —     25,753,000   —     7,816,000   —     —     —     33,569,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total revenue

  103,480,000   82,547,000   53,022,000   92,480,000   41,838,000   18,687,000   (1,959,000)  390,095,000 

Cost of service revenue

  29,963,000   14,063,000   24,357,000   31,830,000   4,779,000   9,868,000   (1,959,000)  112,901,000 

Government fees paid

  —     25,753,000   —     7,816,000   —     —     —     33,569,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total cost of service

  29,963,000   39,816,000   24,357,000   39,646,000   4,779,000   9,868,000   (1,959,000)  146,470,000 

Gross margin

  73,517,000   42,731,000   28,665,000   52,834,000   37,059,000   8,819,000   —     243,625,000 

Salaries and benefits

  32,607,000   8,618,000   8,449,000   28,819,000   15,509,000   5,100,000   6,774,000   105,876,000 

Facilities and telecommunications

  5,095,000   1,621,000   1,467,000   4,334,000   2,038,000   629,000   489,000   15,673,000 

Other operating expenses

  (519,000)  20,069,000   10,905,000   9,649,000   6,815,000   1,679,000   321,000   48,919,000 

Depreciation and amortization

  5,322,000   3,882,000   1,179,000   3,194,000   2,715,000   790,000   52,000   17,134,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) from operations

 $31,012,000  $8,541,000  $6,665,000  $6,838,000  $9,982,000  $621,000  $(7,636,000) $56,023,000 
  


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating margin percentage

  30.0%  15.0%  12.6%  8.1%  23.9%  3.3%  N/A   15.7%

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(in thousands, except percentages)                         

Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

  Lender
Services
  Data
Services
  Dealer
Services
  Employer
Services
  Multifamily
Services
  Invest/Litigation
Support Services
  Corporate  Total 

Service revenue

  $45,302  $35,881  $29,629  $39,662  $16,693  $15,046  $(994) $181,219 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     11,156   —     2,680   —     —     (707)  13,129 
                                 

Total revenue

   45,302   47,037   29,629   42,342   16,693   15,046   (1,701)  194,348 

Cost of service revenue

   15,051   10,674   15,726   11,399   1,567   3,075   (903)  56,589 

Government fees paid

   —     11,156   —     2,680   —     —     (707)  13,129 
                                 

Total cost of service

   15,051   21,830   15,726   14,079   1,567   3,075   (1,610)  69,718 

Gross margin

   30,251   25,207   13,903   28,263   15,126   11,971   (91)  124,630 

Salaries and benefits

   12,696   5,766   4,374   15,991   6,874   5,886   7,047   58,634 

Facilities and telecommunications

   1,853   713   379   1,838   897   423   948   7,051 

Other operating expenses

   463   6,083   4,534   6,484   3,014   1,842   131   22,551 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,758   3,010   688   1,612   1,137   751   254   9,210 
                                 

Income (loss) from operations

  $13,481  $9,635  $3,928  $2,338  $3,204  $3,069  $(8,471) $27,184 
                                 

Operating margin percentage

   29.8%  26.9%  13.3%  5.9%  19.2%  20.4%  N/A   15.0%

Three Months Ended March 31, 2005

  Lender
Services
  Data
Services
  Dealer
Services
  Employer
Services
  Multifamily
Services
  Invest/Litigation
Support Services
  Corporate  Total 

Service revenue

  $39,203  $18,896  $19,493  $29,888  $14,501  $7,006  $(882) $128,105 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     10,232   —     2,540   —     —     (556)  12,216 
                                 

Total revenue

   39,203   29,128   19,493   32,428   14,501   7,006   (1,438)  140,321 

Cost of service revenue

   12,584   2,421   9,226   10,291   1,430   3,092   (882)  38,162 

Government fees paid

   —     10,232   —     2,540   —     —     (556)  12,216 
                                 

Total cost of service

   12,584   12,653   9,226   12,831   1,430   3,092   (1,438)  50,378 

Gross margin

   26,619   16,475   10,267   19,597   13,071   3,914   —     89,943 

Salaries and benefits

   11,765   3,686   2,757   10,933   5,013   2,388   2,733   39,275 

Facilities and telecommunications

   1,559   567   149   1,429   848   238   204   4,994 

Other operating expenses

   124   4,475   3,563   3,819   2,542   718   86   15,327 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,390   1,462   402   1,072   1,013   385   31   5,755 
                                 

Income (loss) from operations

  $11,781  $6,285  $3,396  $2,344  $3,655  $185  $(3,054) $24,592 
                                 

Operating margin percentage

   30.1%  33.3%  17.4%  7.8%  25.2%  2.6%  N/A   19.2%

Lender Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $43.9$45.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $10.0$6.1 million compared to service revenue of $33.9$39.2 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting businessbusinesses during the first quarterand fourth quarters of 2005 accounted for $5.0 million of the increase and an increase in transaction volume accounted for the additional growth in service revenue.

increase.

Cost of service revenue was $14.2$15.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $4.2$2.5 million compared to cost of service revenue of $10.0$12.6 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting businessbusinesses during the first quarterand fourth quarters of 2005 accounted for $2.0 millionsubstantially all of the increase, and an increase in transactions and the addition of a surcharge by the three credit bureaus related to free credit reports to consumers pursuant to the FACT Act were the primary reasons for the additional increase in the cost of service revenue.

The gross margin percentage remained constant at approximately 67% in 2006 when compared to 2005.

Salaries and benefits increased by $1.7$.9 million. Salaries and benefits were 28.5%28.0% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 31.9%30.0% in the same period of 2004.2005. Salaries and benefits expense increased $1.2 million due to the acquisition,acquisitions, and the percentage decrease is primarily due to the operational efficiencies, obtained onconsolidation of the increased transaction volumeacquired businesses, and related revenues.

a decrease in benefit costs.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.4$.3 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.4%4.1% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 2006 and 4.0% in the

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same period of 2005. Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased due to the absence in 2006 of credits from telecom vendors that were received during the same period in 2005, and 4.6% indue to the third quarter of 2004.acquisitions. The percentage decreaseincrease is primarily due to the increaseabsence of the telecom credits in revenues.

2006.

Other operating expenses decreasedincreased by $.1$.3 million. Other operating expenses were 1.3%1.0% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 2.1%0.3% in the third quartersame period of 2004.2005. The decreasechange in 2006 is primarily due to non-recurring professional fees incurred during the third quarter of 2004.

acquisitions.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.1$.4 million due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisition.

acquisitions. Depreciation and amortization were 3.9% of service revenue as of March 2006 compared to 3.5% in the same period in 2005.

The operating margin percentage increaseddecreased from 26.9%30.1% to 29.5%29.8% primarily due to the 2004 period having certain non-recurring professional fees not incurred in 2005, and due to operational efficiencies achieved in 2005 based onimpact of the growth in transactions and related increase in revenue.

two acquisitions which have lower operating margins.

Income from operations was $13.0$13.5 million for the third quarter of 2005three months ended March 2006 compared to $9.1$11.8 million in the third quarteras of 2004.March 31, 2005. Operating income from existing businesses increased by $3.4$.6 million.

Data Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $22.1$35.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $5.4$17.0 million compared to service revenue of $16.7$18.9 million in the same period of 2004. Acquisitions2005. The acquisition of a lead generation business in fourth quarter 2005 accounted for $2.7$13.2 million of the revenue growth.

Cost of service revenue was $10.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006, an increase of $8.3 million compared to cost of service revenue of $2.4 million in the same period of 2005. The acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2005 accounted for substantially all of the increase in the cost of service revenue.

Salaries and benefits increased by $1.2$2.1 million. Salaries and benefits were 17.7%16.1% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 16.4%19.5% in the same period of 2004.2005. The increase in expense is based ondue to additional employees brought in through acquisitions.

The percentage decrease is due to operational efficiencies achieved on the higher revenue during the first quarter of 2006.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses were comparable to the same period in 2004.2005. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 2.9%2.0% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 3.2%3.0% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004.2005. The percentage decrease is primarily due to the costs remaining constant.

constant compared to increased revenues.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.2$1.6 million. Other operating expenses were 23.8%17.0% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 24.2%23.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004.2005. The increase is largely attributable to increased allocations from the Lender Services segment, marketing expenses, consulting fees and membership costs that are all correlated to increased revenues.

The decrease in the percentage is due to operational efficiencies achieved on the higher revenue during the first quarter of 2006.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.2$1.5 million due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions.

The operating margin percentage increaseddecreased from 30.6%33.3% to 32.6%26.9%. The decrease in the operating margin is primarily due to operational efficiencies achieveda change in 2005 based on the growthrevenue mix of businesses in transactions and related increasethe first quarter 2006 as compared to the same period in revenue.2005.

 

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Income from operations was $7.2$9.6 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to $5.1$6.3 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004.

2005. Substantially all of the increase is related to the 2005 acquisition.

Dealer Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $29.2$29.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $10.8$10.1 million compared to service revenue of $18.4$19.5 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The acquisition of aan automotive lead generation business during the thirdsecond quarter of 2005 accounted for $7.7$7.5 million of the increase and an increase in transactions accounted for the additional growth in service revenue.

Cost of service revenue was $15.6$15.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $7.0$6.5 million compared to cost of service revenue of $8.6$9.2 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The acquisition of aan automotive lead generation business during the thirdsecond quarter of 2005 accounted for $4.8$4.4 million of the increase, and an increase in transactions and the addition of a surcharge by the three credit bureaus related to free credit reports to consumers pursuant to the FACT Act were the primary reasonsaccounted for the additional increase in the cost of service revenue.

Salaries and benefits increased by $1.3$1.6 million. Salaries and benefits were 14.4%14.8% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 16.0%14.1% in the same period of 2004.2005. The increase in salaries and benefits expense

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is due to the acquisition, and the percentage decrease is primarily due to operational efficiencies based on the increase in revenue.

acquisition.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses decreasedincreased by $.1$.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 1.4%1.3% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 3.1%0.8% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004.2005. The percentage decreaseincrease is primarily due to expense reductions related to the relocation of certain facilities and based on the increase in revenues.

acquisition.

Other operating expenses increased by $.7$1.0 million. Other operating expenses were 14.8%15.3% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 2005 and 20.0%18.3% in the third quartersame period of 2004.2005. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily due to the acquisition.

acquisition, and the percentage decrease is due to operational efficiencies realized on the increase in revenues.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.2$.3 million due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisition.

The operating margin percentage increaseddecreased from 11.6%17.4% to 13.6%13.3% primarily due to operational efficiencies achievedthe impact of the acquisition in 2005 based on the growth in transactions and related increase in revenue.

2005.

Income from operations was $4.0$3.9 million for the third quarter of 2005three months ended March 2006 compared to $2.1$3.4 million for the same period in the third quarter of 2004.2005. Operating income from existing businesses increased by $3.1$.7 million.

Employer Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $37.7$39.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $5.7$9.8 million compared to service revenue of $32.0$29.9 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The increase was primarily driven by organic growth of 14.8% in the background screening business and the addition of $4.0$9.3 million of revenue from acquisitions.

Salaries and benefits increased by $2.7$5.1 million. Salaries and benefits were 36.0%40.3% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 34.0%36.6% in the same period of 2004.2005. The number of employees has increased due to acquisitions and the growth of this segment in comparison to the same period in 2004.2005. Approximately $.5 million of the increase in expense is related to the share based compensation expense recorded for this segment in the first quarter 2006.

 

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Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.4 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were comparable to the same period in 2004. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.0%4.6% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 4.5%4.8% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004. The percentage decrease is primarily due to the increase in revenues.

2005.

Other operating expenses increased by $2.2$2.7 million. Other operating expenses were 14.7%16.3% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 10.4%12.8% for the same period of 2004. Efforts2005. The increase in other operating expenses is due to executecosts incurred in integrating and consolidating operations, product and geographic expansion and cross sell, consolidation and integration strategies increased travel, telecommunication, lease equipment and outside labor expenses.

selling initiatives.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.3$.5 million mostlyprimarily due to the addition of intangible assets related to the acquisitions.

The operating margin percentage decreased from 12.0%7.8% to 9.4%5.9% primarily due to a greater increase in operating expense quarter over quarter versus the increase in revenue.

Income from operations was $3.6 million forcomparable to the third quarter of 2005 compared to $3.8 millionsame period in the third quarter of 2004.2005.

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Multifamily Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $17.5$16.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $1.8$2.2 million compared to service revenue of $15.7$14.5 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The majority of the increase is derived from organic growth of 10.0%7.3% and one recent acquisitiontwo acquisitions in the third quarter.second half of 2005. The organic growth is driven by cross sell opportunitiesexpanded market share and thean increase in criminal products.

products and services.

Salaries and benefits increased by $.7$1.9 million. Salaries and benefits were 34.6%41.2% of service revenue for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 33.8%34.6% of service revenue in the same period of 2004.2005. This is reflectiveprimarily due to an increase in employees as a result of the increasedacquisitions and product expansion, and share based compensation packages in the form of increased bonus and commission plans.

expense.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses wereare comparable to the same period in 2004.of 2005. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.6%5.4% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 5.0%5.8% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2004. The decrease is primarily due to expenses being constant.

2005.

Other operating expenses increased by $.6$.5 million and were 17.3%18.1% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 15.4%17.5% in the same period of 2004.2005. This increase was primarily due to an increase in professional fees and branding expenses.

leased equipment related to the growth of the segment and increased regulatory costs.

Depreciation and amortization is comparable to the same period of 2004.2005. Depreciation and amortization was 5.8%6.8% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 6.8%7.0% in the same period of 2004. This decrease, as a percent2005. Amortization of service revenue, is primarilyintangibles increased due to costs remaining stable.

acquisitions, offset by a decrease in depreciation from fully depreciated fixed assets.

The operating margin percentage decreased from 28.6%25.2% to 27.5%19.2% due to some one-time charges related to legal fees and branding expensescosts incurred in the third quarter of 2005.

connection with product expansion, primarily property management software.

Income from operations was $4.8$3.2 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to income from operations of $4.5$3.7 million in the same period of 2004.2005.

 

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Investigative and Litigation Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Total service revenue was $8.2$15.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, an increase of $1.4$8.0 million compared to service revenue of $6.8$7.0 million in the same period of 2004.2005. The increase is predominantly driven by the three 2005 acquisitions in this segment.

Salaries and benefits increased by $.8$3.5 million. Salaries and benefits were 33.0%39.1% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to 28.9%34.1% in the same period of 2004.2005. The increases are mainly due to the acquisitions.

acquisitions and the related increase in employees.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses were comparable to the same period in 2004.increased by $.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.6%2.8% of service revenue in the first quarter of 2006 and 3.4% in the first quarter of 2005. The increase in expense is predominantly driven by the three 2005 acquisitions in this segment. The decrease, as a percentage of sales, is due to operational efficiencies realized on increased revenues.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.1 million. Other operating expenses were 12.2% of service revenue in the first quarter of 2006 and 10.2% for the same period of 2005. The increase is predominantly driven by the three 2005 acquisitions in this segment.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.4 million. The increase is due to the increase in acquisition related intangibles.

The operating margin percentage increased from 2.6% to 20.4%. The increase in margin is primarily due to the acquisition, in the third quarter of 2005, and 3.9% in the third quarter of 2004.

Other operating expenses increased by $.5 million. Other operating expenses were 12.7% of service revenue in the third quarter of 2005 and 8.2% for the same period of 2004.

Depreciation and amortization is comparablean investigative business that concentrates on higher margin electronic discovery services as opposed to the same period in 2004.surveillance services.

The operating margin percentage decreased from 9.0% to 4.3%.

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Income from operations was $.4$3.1 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to $.6$.2 million compared to income from operations in the period of 2004.

2005. The increase in operating income is primarily due to the acquisition of an electronic discovery business in third quarter.

Corporate

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Corporate costs and expenses represent primarily compensation and benefits for senior management, administrative staff, technology personnel and their related expenses in addition to an administrative fee paid to First American. Additional costs were incurred for the increased level of professional fees for audit related services, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and increased staffing in the technology and legal departments to support corporate growth. The corporate expenses were $4.7$8.5 million in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 compared to expenses of $3.0$3.1 million in the same period of 2004. Corporate branding costs2005. Approximately $4.3 million is due to an increase in salaries and benefits, of $.3which, approximately $1.5 million were incurredis share based compensation expense recorded in 2006 related to the third quarter.

adoption of SFAS 123R.

Consolidated Results

Three Months Ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2004March 31, 2005

Consolidated service revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 was $157.8$181.2 million, an increase of $34.9$53.1 million compared to service revenue of $122.9$128.1 million in the same period in 2004.2005. Acquisitions accounted for $21.2$45.3 million of the increase.

Salaries and benefits were 29.6%32.4% of service revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 and 30.1% compared to30.7% for the same period in 2004.2005. The increase is related to additional employees added through acquisitions and company growth. In addition, approximately $2.9 million in expense was recorded for share based compensation in first quarter 2006.

 

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Facilities and telecommunication increased by $.9$2.1 million compared to the same period in 2004.2005. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.9% of service revenue in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 and 4.3% in the third quarter of 2004.2005. The percentage decreaseadditional expense is primarily due to acquisitions and the increase in revenues.

new corporate facilities.

Other operating expenses increased by $7.2 million compared to the same period in 2005. Other operating expenses were 12.8%12.4% of service revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 and 12.3%12.0% compared to the same period for 2004.2005. The increase is primarily related to increased marketing fees related to revenue and an increase in professional fees in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 related to temporary labor, legal fees and Sarbanes Oxley compliance fees.

costs related to regulatory compliance.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.8$3.5 million due to an overall increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions and asset additions related to database assets.

the new corporate facilities.

The consolidated operating margin was 17.8%15.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006, compared to 18.2%19.2% for the same period in 2004.2005. The increasedecrease is due to the change in the mix of margins related to the acquired businesses, andthe additional share based compensation expense, the additional facilities expense, offset by efficiencies realized from consolidating operations and leveraging vendor relationships.

Income from operations was $28.1$27.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 compared to $22.3$24.6 million for the same period in 2004.2005. The increase of $5.8$2.6 million is comprised of an increase in operating income of $3.8$1.7 million in Lender Services, $2.1$3.4 million in Data Services, $1.8$.5 million in Dealer Services and $.3$2.9 million in MultifamilyInvestigative and Litigation Support Services offset by decreases in operating income of $.2$.5 million at Employer Services and $.2 million at Investigative and LitigationMultifamily Services and an increase of corporate expenses of $1.8$5.4 million.

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Lender Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $129.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $25.5 million compared to service revenue of $103.5 million in the same period of 2004. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the first quarter of 2005 accounted for $10.3 million of the increase, and an increase in transactions accounted for the additional growth in service revenue.

Cost of service revenue was $41.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $11.8 million compared to cost of service revenue of $30.0 million in the same period of 2004. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the first quarter of 2005 accounted for $4.2 million of the increase, and an increase in transactions and the addition of a surcharge by the three credit bureaus related to free credit reports to consumers pursuant to the FACT Act were the primary reasons for the additional increase in the cost of service revenue.

Salaries and benefits increased by $5.2 million. Salaries and benefits were 29.3% of service revenue in September 2005 compared to 31.5% in the same period of 2004. Salaries and benefits expense increased $2.4 million due to the acquisition, and the percentage decrease is primarily due to operational efficiencies based on the increased transaction volume and related increase in revenue.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.1% of service revenue in September 2005 compared to 4.9% in the same period of 2004. The percentage decrease is primarily due to the increase in revenues.

Other operating expenses increased by $2.1 million. Other operating expenses were 1.2% of service revenue for the nine months ended September 2005. The change is primarily due to the acquisition which increased other operating expenses by $1.5 million and due to an increase of $.6 million in an allocation from First American prior to the consummation of the CIG merger.

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $.4 million due primarily to the decision to lease rather than purchase most equipment since the third quarter of 2001, as partially offset by an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisition.

The operating margin percentage decreased from 30.0% to 29.2% primarily due to the impact of the acquisition which decreased operating margins to a greater extent than the operational efficiencies gained from the higher revenue within the existing business.

Income from operations was $37.6 million for the nine months ended September 2005 compared to $31.0 million in the same period of 2004. Operating income from existing businesses increased by $5.7 million.

Data Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $61.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $5.1 million compared to service revenue of $56.8 million in the same period of 2004. Two acquisitions in this segment were the primary reason for the revenue growth, along with strong organic growth in the consumer location and subprime credit businesses.

Salaries and benefits increased by $2.5 million. Salaries and benefits were 18.1% of service revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to 15.2% in the same period of 2004. The percentage increase is primarily due to the acquisitions.

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Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.0% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 2.9% in the same period of 2004.

Other operating expenses decreased by $5.5 million. Other operating expenses were 23.6% of service revenue in 2005 and 35.3% compared to the same period at 2004. The decrease is primarily due to a $2.1 million year- to-date reduction in advertising costs related to its credit monitoring membership product in 2005 and a non-recurring expense of $5.1 incurred during the second quarter of 2004 based on payment of $3.0 million to settle a lawsuit and a $2.1 million write-off of the carrying value of the related limited liability company’s stock, offset by increases in operating cost related to increased revenues and acquisitions.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.5 million due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions and additions to the databases.

The operating margin percentage increased from 15.0% to 33.9% primarily due to operating efficiencies at all the businesses and also the acquisitions, which generate higher operating margin levels than the existing companies. In addition, there was $5.1 million of non-recurring expenses in 2004 for the membership business.

Income from operations was $21.0 million for the third quarter of 2005 compared to $8.5 million in the third quarter of 2004.

Dealer Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $72.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $19.3 million compared to service revenue of $53.0 million in the same period of 2004. The acquisition of a lead generation business during the second quarter of 2005 accounted for $10.6 million of the increase, and an increase in transactions accounted for the additional growth in service revenue.

Cost of service revenue was $36.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $12.4 million compared to cost of service revenue of $24.4 million in the same period of 2004. The acquisition of a lead generation business during the second quarter of 2005 accounted for $6.3 million of the increase, and an increase in transactions and the addition of a surcharge by the three credit bureaus related to free credit reports to consumers pursuant to the FACT Act were the primary reasons for the additional increase in the cost of service revenue.

Salaries and benefits increased by $2.0 million. Salaries and benefits were 14.4% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 15.9% in the same period of 2004. Salaries and benefits expense increased $2.4 million due to the acquisition, and the percentage decrease is primarily due to operational efficiencies based on the increase in revenue.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses decreased by $.6 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 1.2% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 2.8% in the same period of 2004. The percentage decrease is primarily due to expense reductions related to the relocation of certain facilities and based on the increase in revenues.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.1 million. Other operating expenses were 16.7% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 20.6% in the same period of 2004. The increase in 2005 is primarily due to the acquisition.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.5 million due primarily to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisition.

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The operating margin percentage increased from 12.6% to 14.6% primarily due to operational efficiencies achieved in 2005 based on the growth in transactions and related increase in revenue.

Income from operations was $10.5 million for the nine months ended September 2005 compared to $6.7 million in the same period of 2004. Operating income from existing businesses increased by $3.8 million.

Employer Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $104.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $19.8 million compared to service revenue of $84.7 million in the same period of 2004. The increase is primarily due to acquisitions of the tax incentive and background screening companies in this segment. Acquisitions accounted for $16.4 million of the revenue growth on a year-to-date basis.

Salaries and benefits increased by $8.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 35.6% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 34.0% in the same period of 2004. The increase is primarily due to the increase of employees due to the acquisitions.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.3 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.4% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 5.1% in the same period of 2004. The percentage decrease is primarily due to expense reductions related to the relocation of certain facilities and based on the increase in revenues.

Other operating expenses increased by $4.8 million. Other operating expenses were 13.8% of service revenue in 2005 and 11.4% for the same period of 2004. The increase is due to increased travel, leased equipment expense, and the duplication of staff and temporary employee costs required during the transition to lower cost facilities.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.7 million due to amortization of customer lists and non-compete agreements at the newly acquired entities.

The operating margin percentage of service revenue increased from 8.1% to 10.1% primarily due to the higher operating margins in the acquired businesses and negotiated discounts to reduce expense through consolidation and increased volumes.

Income from operations was $10.6 million for the nine months ended 2005 compared to $6.8 million for the same period in 2004. This increase is due to the addition of profitable acquisition companies and solid organic revenue growth in the background screening group.

Multifamily Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $49.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005, an increase of $7.3 million compared to service revenue of $41.8 million in the same period of 2004. Revenue increased by $6.5 million at businesses owned in the third quarter of 2004. The growth rate of 15.6%, excluding acquisitions, is due to expanded market share and an increase in products and services.

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Salaries and benefits increased by $1.2 million. Salaries and benefits were 33.9% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 27.3% of service revenue in the same period of 2004. This increase reflects the increased compensation packages and increased personnel from acquisitions.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.4 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 5.0% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 4.9% in the same period of 2004.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.2 million and were 16.2% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 16.3% in the same period of 2004.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.3 million. Depreciation and amortization was 6.1% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 6.5% in the same period of 2004.

The operating margin percentage of service revenue increased from 23.9% to 28.8% primarily as a result of efficiencies realized from consolidating operations and leveraging vendor relationships.

Income from operations was $14.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to income from operations of $10.0 million in the same period of 2004. The increase was a direct result of organic revenue growth and an increase in higher margin revenue products.

Investigative and Litigation Services Segment

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Total service revenue was $23.1 million as of September 30, 2005, an increase of $4.4 million compared to service revenue of $18.7 million in the same period of 2004. The increase is due to acquisition.

Salaries and benefits increased by $2.7 million. Salaries and benefits were 33.9% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 27.3% in the same period of 2004. The increases are primarily due to the increase in employees related to the acquisitions.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.5% of service revenue in 2005 compared to 3.4% in 2004.

Other operating expenses increased by $.9 million. Other operating expenses were 11.4% of service revenue in 2005 and 9.0% for the same period of 2004.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $.4 million, mainly due to the amortization of customer lists.

The operating margin percentage increased from 3.3% to 4.5% mainly due to increased revenues with higher gross margins compared to the same period in 2004.

Income from operations was $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $.6 million in the same period of 2004.

Corporate

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Corporate costs and expenses represent primarily compensation and benefits for senior management, administrative staff, technology personnel and their related expenses in addition to an administrative fee paid to First American. Additional costs were incurred for the increased level of professional fees for audit related services, Sarbanes Oxley compliance and increased staffing in the technology and legal departments to support corporate growth. The corporate expenses were $17.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to expenses of $7.6 million in the same period of 2004. The current year increase was impacted by the following one-time expenses; (a) $3.2 million related to CIG acquisition costs; (b) $2.0 million related to relocation expenses; and (c) $.6 million related to launching the Company’s branding initiative.

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Consolidated Results

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2004

Consolidated service revenue for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 was $437.0 million, an increase of $80.5 million compared to service revenue of $356.5 in the same period in 2004. Acquisitions accounted for $51.7 million of the increase.

Salaries and benefits were 29.8% of service revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 29.7% compared to the same period in 2004.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased by $3.3 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.3% of service revenue year to date September 2005 compared to 4.4% in the same period of 2004.

Other operating expenses were 13.2% of service revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 13.7% compared to the same period for 2004. The decrease is primarily due to increased revenue levels greater than operating expense levels.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $2.0 million due to an overall increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions and additions to database assets.

The consolidated operating margin was 17.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to 15.7% for the same period in 2004. The increase is due to the change in the mix of operating margins related to the acquired businesses, and efficiencies realized from consolidating operations and leveraging vendor relationships and internal databases, along with the offset of the 2004 non-recurring expense of $5.1 million related to the membership services and the 2005 non-recurring expenses of $6.0 million related to acquisition costs, relocations, consolidations and branding.

Income from operations was $77.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to $56.0 million for the same period in 2004. The increase of $21.8 million is comprised of an increase in operating income across the segments that is comprised of $6.6 million in Lender Services, $12.4 million in Data Services, $3.9 million in Dealer Services, $3.7 million in Employer Services, $4.2 million in Multifamily service, $.4 million in Investigative and Litigation Support Services and an increase of corporate expenses of $9.4 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s primary source of liquidity is cash flow from operations and amounts available under credit lines the Company has established with a bank syndication.bank. As of September 30, 2005,March 31, 2006, cash and cash equivalents were $17.4$24.8 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $21.4 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Cash provided by operating activities was $41.1 million and $29.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Cash provided from operating activities increased $11.8by $14.8 million from the nine months ended September 30,first quarter of 2005 compared to the same period in 2004,first quarter of 2006 while net income was $42.7$12.7 million forin the nine months ended September 30, 2005first quarter of 2006 and $32.8$14.0 million for the same period in 2004.2005. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily comprised ofdue to the shared based compensation recorded in 2006, an increase in net income of $9.9 million,tax liabilities, an increase in currentaccrued compensation and deferred income tax of $28.8 million,other liabilities, and an increase in depreciation and amortization, offset by a decreasepayments made for accrued liabilities, and an increase in goodwill and other assets of $26.1 million.accounts receivable.

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Cash used in investing activities was $33.9$13.5 million and $53.8$1.4 million for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2006 and 2005, and 2004, respectively. ForIn the nine months ended September 30, 2005,first quarter of 2006, net cash in the amount of $31.0$7.9 million was used for acquisitions compared to $2.5 million in 2005. Purchases of property and $50.0equipment were $6.0 million in the first quarter of 2006 compared to $3.4 million in the same period of 2004. Purchases of property and equipment were $10.72005.

Cash used in financing activities was $11.4 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006, compared to $5.8$3.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005. In the first quarter of 2006, proceeds from existing credit facilities were $5.6 million compared to $11.5 million in 2005. Repayment of debt was $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2006 and $9.9 million in the same period of 2004.

Cash provided by financing activities was $.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 compared to cash provided by financing of $23.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004. For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, proceeds from existing credit facilities with a bank syndication were $114.0 million and $57.0 million in the same period of 2004. Repayment of debt was $95.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and $18.3 million in the same period of 2004. Proceeds from Class A shares issued in connection with the stock option plan and employee stock purchase plan were $3.7 million and $3.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The CIG business made a cash distribution to First American of $22.0 million prior to acquisition during 2005.

At September 30, 2005 the Company had unused lines of credit of $150.5 million.

First Advantage filed a new Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of up to 4,000,0005,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, from time to time as full or partial consideration for the acquisition of businesses, assets or securities

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of other business entities. The Registration Statement was declared effective on July 14, 2003.January 9, 2006. A total of 2,786,762 of the 4,000,000356,305 shares were issued for acquisitions as of September 30, 2005.

March 31, 2006.

First Advantage filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of up to 2,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock, par value $.001 per share, from time to time for general corporate purposes. The Registration Statement was declared effective on January 3, 2005. No shares have been issued as of September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006.

On September 14, 2005, at the closing of the CIG Acquisition, the Company executed a $45 million unsecured subordinated promissory note in favor of First American. Under the note, First Advantage may borrow, repay and re-borrow for up to and including 90 days from closing. The note matures 135 days after September 14, 2005. The note bears interest at the rate payable under First Advantage’s line of credit with Bank of America, N.A. plus 0.5% per annum. Proceeds of the note may be used only for working capital of CIG. There is no outstanding balance at September 30, 2005.

On September 29, 2005, the Company executed a revolving credit agreement, with a bank syndication (the “Credit Agreement”). Borrowings available under the Credit Agreement total up to $225 million. The Credit Agreement includes a $10 million sub-facility for the issuance of letters of credit and up to a $5 million swing loan facility. The credit facility maturity date is September 28, 2010.

The interest rate is based on the one of two options consisting of 1) the higher of Federal Funds Rate plus 1/2% and Bank of America’s announced “Prime Rate” or 2) a “LIBOR based rate”. The “LIBOR based rate” is based on LIBOR plus a margin that can range from 1.125% to 1.75% (based on progressive levels of leverage). First Advantage management must elect the LIBOR based option up to three days prior to its utilization.

The agreement contains usual and customary negative covenants for transactions of this type including but not limited to those regarding liens, investments, creation of indebtedness and fundamental changes, as well as financial covenants of consolidated leverage ratio and minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio.

The agreement contains usual and customary provisions regarding acceleration. In the event of a default by the Company under the credit facility, the lenders will have no further obligation to make loans or issue letters of credit and in some cases may, at the option of a majority of the lenders, declare all amounts owed by the Company immediately due and payable and require the Company to provide collateral, and in some cases any amounts owed by the Company under the credit facility will automatically become immediately due and payable.

At September 30, 2005, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its loan agreement.

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In 2005,2006, First Advantage seeks to acquire other businesses as part of its growth strategy. The Company will continue to evaluate acquisitions in order to achieve economies of scale, expand market share and enter new markets. The extent of future acquisitions, however, is dependent upon the availability of capital and liquidity to fund such acquisitions.

While uncertainties within the Company’s industry exist, management is not aware of any trends or events likely to have a material adverse effect on liquidity or the accompanying financial statements. The Company believes that, based on current levels of operations and anticipated growth, the Company’s cash flow from operations, together with available sources of liquidity, will be sufficient to fund operations, fund anticipated capital expenditures, make required payments of principal and interest on debt, and satisfy other long-term contractual commitments. However, any material adverse change in our operating results from our business plan, or acceleration of existing debt obligations or in the amount of investment in acquisitions, technology or products could require the Company to seek other funding alternatives including raising additional capital.

The following is a schedule of long-term contractual commitments, as of September 30, 2005March 31, 2006, over the periods in which they are expected to be paid.

 

  2005

  2006

  2007

  2008

  2009

  Thereafter

  Total

In thousands

  2006  2007  2008  2009  2010  Thereafter  Total

Advertising commitments

  $230,000  $525,000  $—    $—    $—    $—    $755,000  $300  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $300

Minimum contract purchase commitments

   568,000   1,587,000   1,029,000   1,040,000   290,000   —     4,514,000   2,274   2,494   2,259   195   195   —     7,417

Operating leases

   4,346,000   16,025,000   13,182,000   10,316,000   8,479,000   26,812,000   79,160,000   14,872   16,441   13,026   10,208   7,784   25,074   87,405

Long-term debt and capital leases

   5,631,000   30,189,000   9,787,000   6,764,000   20,000   74,502,000   126,893,000

Interest payments related to long-term debt (1)

   1,568,000   5,504,000   4,437,000   4,132,000   3,900,000   2,925,000   22,466,000

Debt and capital leases

   21,607   18,844   15,207   6,461   147,360   —     209,479

Interest payments related to debt (1)

   9,053   10,872   9,927   9,165   6,568   —     45,585
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

                     

Total

  $12,343,000  $53,830,000  $28,435,000  $22,252,000  $12,689,000  $104,239,000  $233,788,000  $48,106  $48,651  $40,419  $26,029  $161,907  $25,074  $350,186
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

                     

 

(1)Estimated interest payments are calculated assuming current interest rates over minimum maturity periods specified in debt agreements.

 

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk since filing its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.2005.

 

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Item 4.Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, have concluded that, as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurances that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under such Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

First Advantage’s subsidiaries are involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of their businesses. We doThe Company does not believe that the outcome of any pending or threatened litigation involving these entities will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, operating results or operating results.

cash flows.

A subsidiary of the Company is a defendant in a class action lawsuit that is pending in federal court in New York. The plaintiffs allege that our subsidiary, directly and through its agents, violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act, New York’s Fair Credit Reporting Act and New York’s Deceptive Practices Act by failing to use reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy when issuing tenant reports. The action seeks injunctive and declaratory relief, compensatory, punitive and statutory damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

The Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of this action will have a material adverse affect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Two subsidiaries are defendants in separate class action lawsuits that are pending in state court in California. The plaintiffs in both cases allege that our subsidiaries, directly and through their agents, violated the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act and California Business and Professions Code by failing to use reasonable procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy when issuing tenant reports. The actions seek injunctive relief, an accounting, restitution, statutory damages, interest, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. The Company does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse affect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A.Risk Factors

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2005.

 

A subsidiary of the Company is involved in a class action lawsuit that is pending in state court in California. The plaintiff in this case alleges that our subsidiary violated the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act by failing to use reasonable

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procedures to ensure the maximum possible accuracy when issuing a background report and, in particular, by failing to provide a written disclaimer on the background report regarding its accuracy. The action seeks statutory damages, actual damages, and attorney’s fees.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In connectionOn March 23, 2006, the Company issued 1,650,455 shares of its Class B common stock to FADV Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of First American. The issuance of the Class B common stock was in accordance with the September 14, 2005 acquisitionMaster Transfer agreement with First American for the purchase of its Credit Information Group (CIG)(“CIG”), which included the purchase of First American’s minority interest in DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (“DealerTrack”). The First American Corporation,Master Transfer agreement required the Company amended its Certificate of Incorporation. Prior to the amendment, the Company was authorized to issue up to 75,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, 25,000,000additional shares of Class B common stock to First American in the event that DealerTrack consummated an initial public offering of its stock before the second anniversary of the closing of the CIG acquisition and 1,000,000 sharesthe value of preferred stockthe minority interest in DealerTrack exceeded $50 million. The amendment authorizedinitial public offering was completed by DealerTrack on December 16, 2005. The Master Transfer agreement required the Company to issue upthe number of shares equal to 125,000,000 sharesthe quotient of Class A common stock,(x) 50% of the amount by which is entitled to one votethe value of the DealerTrack interest exceeds $50 million (based on the average closing price per share 75,000,000of DealerTrack’s stock over the 60 business day period beginning on the fifth business day after the completion of its initial public offering), divided by (y) $20.50.

In issuing these shares, of Class B common stock, which is entitled to ten votes per share, and up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On September 14, 2005, FADV Holdings LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The First American Corporation (“First American”) received Class B shares representing approximately 80%the Company relied on exemptions from registration under Section 4(2) of the total issuedSecurities Act of 1933 and outstanding common stockRule 506 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act of the Company on such date.1933.

 

Item 3.Defaults uponUpon Senior Securities

None

 

Item 4.Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

On September 13, 2005, the Company held its annual shareholders meeting at which four matters were submitted to its shareholders for approval. Proposal one, approval of the acquisition of CIG, was approved by 3,025,310 shares of Class A common stock (without giving effect to common stock held by First American, and its affiliates, Don Robert or Company’s management) which constituted a majority of Class A shares voting by proxy or in person, and 19,089,552 shares of all Company common stock outstanding, which constituted a majority of all common stock voting by proxy or in person. Proposal two, approval of the amendment to the Company’s certificate of incorporation, was approved by 4,902,299 shares of Class A common, which constituted a majority of Class A shares issued and outstanding, of which 4,865,343 were comprised of a majority of Class A shares issued and outstanding (without giving effect to common stock held by First American, its affiliates, Don Robert or Company’s management), and 16,027,286 shares of Class B common stock, which constituted 100 percent of Class B shares issued and outstanding. The total number of common shares voting in favor of proposal two was 20,929,585, which constituted a majority of all common shares issued and outstanding. Proposal three, election of the directors nominated to serve for the ensuing year, was approved by a plurality of shareholders, and a tabulation of the results of voting with respect to each nominee is listed in the table below. Proposal four, approval of the amendment to the 2003 incentive plan was approved by 18,893,444 shares of Company common stockholders, voting together as one class, which constituted a majority of all common stock voting by proxy or in person.None

 

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   Shares Voted

Name of Nominee


  Eligible
for Voting


  Voted

  YES

  Withhold

Parker Kennedy

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,491,785  83,906

John Long

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,563,586  12,105

J. David Chatham

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,491,765  83,926

Barry Connelly

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,491,765  83,926

Lawrence Lenihan

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,522,782  52,909

Donald Nickelson

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,563,646  12,045

Donald Robert

  168,149,018  167,575,691  166,407,072  1,168,619

Adelaide Sink

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,563,666  12,025

David Walker

  168,149,018  167,575,691  167,422,493  153,198

Item 5.Other Information

None.None

 

Item 6.Exhibits

 

(a)Exhibits

 

2.1Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agreement among The First American Corporation, First American Real Estate Services, Inc., First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC, FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of June 22, 2005
2.2 Contribution Agreement among The First American Corporation, First American Real Estate Services, Inc., FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
2.3Contribution Agreement among First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC, FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
3.1Certificate of Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of First Advantage Corporation
10.1 Amended and Restated ServicesAmendment to Stockholders’ Agreement between The First American Corporation and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.2Outsourcing Agreement between First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.3First Advantage 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan, Amended and Restated as of September 14, 2005

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10.4 Subordinated Promissory Note, made September 14, 2005, by First Advantage Corporation to the order of The First American Corporation
10.5Office Lease by and between First American Title Insurance Company and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.6Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, among First Advantage Corporation as the Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender And L/C Issuer, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association and Suntrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents and the Other Lenders Party Hereto
10.7Pledge Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent
10.8Security Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent.
10.9Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent.
10.10Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage in favor of LaSalle Bank National Association
10.11Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association
10.12Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Suntrust Bank
10.13Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of U.S. Bank National Association
10.14Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Commerzbank AG, New York and Grand Cayman Branches
10.15Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor Regions Bank

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31.1 Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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31.2  Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1  Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2  Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.1Reimbursement Agreement entered into October 11. 2005 between The First American Corporation and First Advantage Corporation
99.2Amendment to Registration Agreement, dated November 1, 2005 between First Advantage Corporation and Experian Information Solutions, Inc.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

FIRST ADVANTAGE CORPORATION

(Registrant)

 

Date: November 10, 2005May 9, 2006  By: 

/s/  /s/ JOHN LONG

   John Long
   Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 10, 2005May 9, 2006  By: 

/s/  /s/ JOHN LAMSON

   John Lamson
   Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


2.1Amended and Restated Master Transfer Agreement among The First American Corporation, First American Real Estate Services, Inc., First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC, FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of June 22, 2005
2.2Contribution Agreement among The First American Corporation, First American Real Estate Services, Inc., FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
2.3Contribution Agreement among First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC, FADV Holdings LLC, and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
3.1Certificate of Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of First Advantage Corporation
10.1 Amended and Restated ServicesAmendment to Stockholders’ Agreement between The First American Corporation and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.2Outsourcing Agreement between First American Real Estate Solutions, LLC and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.3First Advantage 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan, Amended and Restated as of September 14, 2005
10.4Subordinated Promissory Note, made September 14, 2005, by First Advantage Corporation to the order of The First American Corporation
10.5Office Lease by and between First American Title Insurance Company and First Advantage Corporation, dated as of September 14, 2005
10.6Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, among First Advantage Corporation as the Borrower, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender And L/C Issuer, LaSalle Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association and Suntrust Bank, as Co-Documentation Agents and the Other Lenders Party Hereto


Exhibit No.

Description


10.7Pledge Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent
10.8Security Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent.
10.9Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement as of September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America, N.A., as administrative and collateral agent.
10.10Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage in favor of LaSalle Bank National Association
10.11Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Wachovia Bank, National Association
10.12Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Suntrust Bank
10.13Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of U.S. Bank National Association
10.14Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Commerzbank AG, New York and Grand Cayman Branches
10.15Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Regions Bank
10.16Note, dated September 28, 2005, made by First Advantage Corporation in favor of Bank of America N.A.
31.1 Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certifications pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.1Reimbursement Agreement entered into October 11. 2005 between The First American Corporation and First Advantage Corporation
99.2Amendment to Registration Agreement, dated November 1, 2005 between First Advantage Corporation and Experian Information Solutions, Inc.