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 JuneSeptember 30, 2008

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)

12395 First American Way

Poway, California 92064

(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) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨            Accelerated filer  x            Non-accelerated filer  ¨            Smaller reporting company  ¨

Large accelerated filer  ¨Accelerated filer  xNon-accelerated filer  ¨Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12-b).  Yes  ¨    No  x

There were 11,746,39111,760,078 shares of outstanding Class A Common Stock of the registrant as of July 25,October 24, 2008.

There were 47,726,521 shares of outstanding Class B Common Stock of the registrant as of July 25,October 24, 2008.

 

 

 


INDEX

 

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

  

Financial Statements

  1
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (unaudited)

  2
  

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and JuneSeptember 30, 2007 (unaudited)

  3
  

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 (unaudited)

  4
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and JuneSeptember 30, 2007 (unaudited)

  5
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

  7

Item 2.

  

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

  2122

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

  3839

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

  3839

Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

  3839

Item 1A.

  

Risk Factors

  3839

Item 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  3839

Item 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  3839

Item 4.

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  3839

Item 5.

  

Other Information

  3839

Item 6.

  

Exhibits

  39


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements –

First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Financial Statements

For the Three and SixNine Months Ended

JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007


First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except par value)  June 30,
2008
  December 31,
2007
  September 30,
2008
  December 31,
2007

Assets

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $41,588  $76,060  $45,490  $76,060

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,622 and $7,003 in 2008 and 2007, respectively)

   134,868   148,875

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $8,966 and $7,003 in 2008 and 2007, respectively)

   131,341   148,875

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   11,352   10,782   10,205   10,782

Income tax receivable

   6,932   —     667   —  

Deferred income tax asset

   17,391   26,023   21,755   26,023

Assets of discontinued operations (Note 4)

   —     12,052   —     12,052

Due from affiliates

   32   —  
            

Total current assets

   212,163   273,792   209,458   273,792

Property and equipment, net

   83,790   76,308   83,911   76,308

Goodwill

   754,913   694,519   753,135   694,519

Customer lists, net

   59,805   63,483   56,652   63,483

Other intangible assets, net

   20,481   23,011   18,270   23,011

Database development costs, net

   11,400   11,105   11,610   11,105

Marketable equity securities

   36,034   85,476   43,006   85,476

Other assets

   5,398   4,239   4,756   4,239
            

Total assets

  $1,183,984  $1,231,933  $1,180,798  $1,231,933
            

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

  $42,873  $44,998  $39,605  $44,998

Accrued compensation

   30,976   42,199   35,393   42,199

Accrued liabilities

   11,792   12,846   12,138   12,846

Deferred income

   7,475   7,948   7,011   7,948

Income tax payable

   —     51,721   —     51,721

Due to affiliates

   —     6,750   932   6,750

Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   16,541   18,282   10,483   18,282

Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 4)

   —     4,989   —     4,989
            

Total current liabilities

   109,657   189,733   105,562   189,733

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

   57,139   14,404   40,014   14,404

Deferred income tax liability

   70,912   90,785   74,623   90,785

Other liabilities

   5,146   5,000   5,056   5,000
            

Total liabilities

   242,854   299,922   225,255   299,922
            

Minority interest

   50,059   48,421   49,558   48,421

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; 11,742 and 11,368 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

   12   11

Class B common stock, $.001 par value; 75,000 shares authorized; 47,727 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

   48   48

Class A common stock, $.001 par value; 125,000 shares authorized; 11,757 and 11,368 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

   12   11

Class B common stock, $.001 par value; 75,000 shares authorized; 47,727 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007

   48   48

Additional paid-in capital

   498,125   488,683   500,687   488,683

Retained earnings

   381,422   355,745   394,053   355,745

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   11,464   39,103   11,185   39,103
            

Total stockholders’ equity

   891,071   883,590   905,985   883,590
            

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $1,183,984  $1,231,933  $1,180,798  $1,231,933
            

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

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
 For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
   For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007 2008 2007   2008 2007 2008 2007 

Service revenue

  $182,423  $196,641  $370,677  $387,828   $174,664  $194,666  $545,341  $582,494 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   13,122   13,470   27,147   27,544    13,633   13,919   40,780   41,463 
                          

Total revenue

   195,545   210,111   397,824   415,372    188,297   208,585   586,121   623,957 
                          

Cost of service revenue

   53,487   58,461   107,203   117,300    53,520   54,125   160,723   171,425 

Government fees paid

   13,122   13,470   27,147   27,544    13,633   13,919   40,780   41,463 
                          

Total cost of service

   66,609   71,931   134,350   144,844    67,153   68,044   201,503   212,888 
                          

Gross margin

   128,936   138,180   263,474   270,528    121,144   140,541   384,618   411,069 
                          

Salaries and benefits

   62,927   62,745   129,376   133,386    59,113   64,622   188,489   198,008 

Facilities and telecommunications

   8,084   7,800   16,284   15,518    7,789   8,365   24,073   23,883 

Other operating expenses

   22,909   23,787   45,743   46,374    19,899   23,107   65,642   69,481 

Depreciation and amortization

   11,023   9,825   20,919   19,362    10,898   10,009   31,520   29,371 

Impairment loss

   1,720   204   2,017   204 
                          

Total operating expenses

   104,943   104,157   212,322   214,640    99,419   106,307   311,741   320,947 
                          

Income from operations

   23,993   34,023   51,152   55,888    21,725   34,234   72,877   90,122 
                          

Other (expense) income:

          

Interest expense

   (1,075)  (3,097)  (1,500)  (6,323)   (640)  (2,946)  (2,140)  (9,269)

Interest income

   172   309   591   641    155   321   746   962 
                          

Total other (expense), net

   (903)  (2,788)  (909)  (5,682)   (485)  (2,625)  (1,394)  (8,307)

Equity in earnings of investee

   —     670   —     1,450    —     865   —     2,315 
                          

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

   23,090   31,905   50,243   51,656    21,240   32,474   71,483   84,130 

Provision for income taxes

   9,676   13,241   20,650   21,279    8,932   13,479   29,582   34,758 
                          

Income from continuing operations before minority interest

   13,414   18,664   29,593   30,377    12,308   18,995   41,901   49,372 

Minority interest

   (238)  469   (325)  1,029    (323)  231   (648)  1,260 
                          

Income from continuing operations

   13,652   18,195   29,918   29,348    12,631   18,764   42,549   48,112 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (1,264)  152   (4,241)  242 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     189   (4,241)  431 
                          

Net income

  $12,388  $18,347  $25,677  $29,590   $12,631  $18,953  $38,308  $48,543 

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

     

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

     

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (670)  1,321   2,080   1,715    (4,515)  1,643   (2,435)  3,358 

Unrealized loss on investment

   (9,230)  —     (29,719)  —   

Unrealized gain (loss) on investment

   4,174   —     (25,546)  —   
                          

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $2,488  $19,668  $(1,962) $31,305 

Comprehensive income

  $12,290  $20,596  $10,327  $51,901 
                          

Basic income per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

  $0.23  $0.31  $0.50  $0.50   $0.21  $0.32  $0.72  $0.82 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (0.02)  —     (0.07)  —   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     —     (0.07)  0.01 
                          

Net income

  $0.21  $0.31  $0.43  $0.50   $0.21  $0.32  $0.65  $0.83 
                          

Diluted income per share:

          

Income from continuing operations

  $0.23  $0.31  $0.50  $0.50   $0.21  $0.32  $0.72  $0.81 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (0.02)  —     (0.07)  —   

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     —     (0.08)  0.01 
                          

Net income

  $0.21  $0.31  $0.43  $0.50   $0.21  $0.32  $0.64  $0.82 
                          

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

          

Basic

   59,435   58,954   59,297   58,665    59,478   59,064   59,358   58,799 

Diluted

   59,617   59,445   59,374   59,130    59,529   59,222   59,446   59,121 

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

For the SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)  Common
Stock Shares
  Common
Stock Amount
  Additional
Paid-

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

Balance at December 31, 2007

  59,095  $59  $488,683  $355,745  $39,103  $883,590   59,095  $59  $488,683  $355,745  $39,103  $883,590 

Net income

  —     —     —     25,677   —     25,677   —     —     —     38,308   —     38,308 

Class A shares issued in connection with share based compensation

  374   1   4,390   —     —     4,391   389   1   4,591   —     —     4,592 

Tax expense related to stock options

  —     —     (204)  —     —     (204)  —     —     (204)  —     —     (204)

Share based compensation

  —     —     5,281   —     —     5,281   —     —     7,642   —     —     7,642 

Foreign currency translation

  —     —     —     —     2,080   2,080   —     —     —     —     (2,435)  (2,435)

Exercise put on a warrant

  —     —     (25)  —     —     (25)  —     —     (25)  —     —     (25)

Unrealized loss on investment, net of tax

  —     —     —     —     (29,719)  (29,719)  —     —     —     —     (25,483)  (25,483)
                                      

Balance at June 30, 2008

  59,469  $60  $498,125  $381,422  $11,464  $891,071 

Balance at September 30, 2008

  59,484  $60  $500,687  $394,053  $11,185  $905,985 
                                      

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 SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)  For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
   For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2008 2007   2008 2007 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

  $25,677  $29,590   $38,308  $48,543 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations

   (4,241)  242    (4,241)  431 
              

Income from continuing operations

  $29,918  $29,348   $42,549  $48,112 

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

   20,919   19,362    31,520   29,371 

Impairment loss

   2,017   204 

Bad debt expense

   3,464   3,507    5,867   5,536 

Share based compensation

   4,974   8,557    7,344   10,548 

Minority interests in net (loss) income

   (325)  1,029    (648)  1,260 

Equity in earnings of investee

   —     (1,450)   —     (2,315)

Deferred income tax

   7,676   6,050    4,288   6,124 

Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

      

Accounts receivable

   13,603   (11,751)   13,206   (17,314)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (535)  (1,033)   541   33 

Other assets

   (116)  (686)   (790)  2,183 

Accounts payable

   (2,322)  (2,608)   (5,433)  (2,084)

Accrued liabilities

   (1,962)  (6,577)   (1,478)  (6,293)

Deferred income

   (477)  (360)   (938)  (325)

Due from affiliates

   (6,782)  313    (5,825)  (2,522)

Net change in income tax accounts

   (59,400)  3,142    (52,452)  2,691 

Accrued compensation and other liabilities

   (11,157)  2,939    (6,739)  13,305 
              

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities—continuing operations

   (2,522)  49,782 

Net cash provided by operating activities—continuing operations

   33,029   88,514 
              

Net cash provided by operating activities—discontinued operations

   754   1,141    754   1,490 
              

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Database development costs

   (2,092)  (1,835)   (3,203)  (2,699)

Purchases of property and equipment

   (17,479)  (19,210)   (24,337)  (27,582)

Cash paid for acquisitions

   (59,160)  (27,183)   (59,199)  (27,988)

Cash balance of companies acquired

   331   120    331   120 
              

Net cash used in investing activities—continuing operations

   (78,400)  (48,108)   (86,408)  (58,149)
              

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities—discontinued operations

   1,721   (908)   1,721   (1,461)
              

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from long-term debt

   90,000   42,817    100,260   50,076 

Repayment of long-term debt

   (52,033)  (51,707)   (85,455)  (83,245)

Cash contributions from First American to Leadclick LLC

   2,402   3,785    2,402   3,785 

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

   4,365   3,067    4,566   3,479 

Distribution to minority interest shareholders

   (949)  (2,120)   (1,127)  (3,013)

Tax (expense) benefit related to stock options

   (204)  231    (204)  222 
              

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   43,581   (3,927)   20,442   (28,696)
              

Effect of exchange rates on cash

   (146)  (97)   (648)  35 

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (35,012)  (2,117)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (31,110)  1,733 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   76,060   31,106    76,060   31,106 

Decrease (increase) in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

   540   (233)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations

   540   835 
              

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $41,588  $28,756   $45,490  $33,674 
              

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 SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited)

 

  For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2008  2007  2008  2007

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for interest

  $1,467  $6,512  $2,106  $9,520
            

Cash received for income tax refunds

  $987  $—    $1,248  $—  
            

Cash paid for income taxes

  $69,125  $12,363  $75,661  $26,208
            

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

        

Class A shares issued in connection with acquisitions

  $—    $10,912  $—    $10,912
            

Notes issued in connection with acquisitions

  $3,026  $3,432  $3,026  $3,432
            

Class A shares issued for restricted stock

  $2,767  $5,518  $2,788  $5,518
            

Unrealized loss on investment, net of tax

  $29,719  $—    $25,483  $—  
            

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

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

1.Organization and Nature of Business

First Advantage Corporation (the “Company” or “First Advantage”) is a global risk mitigation and business solutions provider and operates in six primary business segments: Lender Services, Data Services, Dealer Services, Employer Services, Multifamily Services, and Investigative and Litigation Support Services.

The First American Corporation and affiliates (“First American”) own approximately 80% of the shares of capital stock of the Company as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008. 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.

As part of the Company’s streamlining initiative, in the second quarter of 2008, First Advantage sold First Advantage Investigative Services (“FAIS”), which was included in our Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment, and Credit Management Solutions Inc. (“CMSI”), which was included in our Dealer Services segment. These businesses are presented in discontinued operations at JuneSeptember 30, 2008. The results of these businesses’ operations in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 classification.

In October 2007, the Company completed the sale of its US Search business. SEARCH.com (“US SEARCH.comSearch”). US Search was included in the Company’s Data Services segment. With the growth of First Advantage, a consumer-driven people locator service no longer fitsfit into the Company’s core business strategy. The results of this business’ prior periods operations are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss)presented as discontinued operations.

In October 2007, the Company sold 2,875,000 shares of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (“DealerTrack”) common stock. The sale resulted in a pretax investment gain of approximately $97.4 million or $58.4 million after tax and $0.99 per diluted share. The Company discontinued using the equity method of accounting for its remaining investment in DealerTrack. After the sale, First Advantage continues to own approximately 2,553,000 shares of DealerTrack common stock, which is approximately 6% of the outstanding shares.

On March 1, 2007, John Long submitted his resignation as the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and as a director of the Company, effective as of March 30, 2007. In connection with his resignation from the Company, Mr. Long and First Advantage entered into a Transition Agreement dated as of March 2, 2007. The Transition Agreement provides that Mr. Long will receive cash severance of $4.4 million; $2.2 million was paid in March 2007 with the remaining payment of $2.2 million paid in March 2008. In addition, Mr. Long received an acceleration of his unvested options and two restricted stock awards, effective March 30, 2007. An additional restricted

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stock award made to Mr. Long will vest during the term of restrictive covenants set forth in the Transition Agreement. Restricted stock units, previously granted to Mr. Long, will continue to vest according to the terms of First Advantage’s 2003

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Incentive Compensation Plan. Based on the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Transition Agreement was approved by First Advantage’s board of directors on March 1, 2007. In connection with the Transition Agreement, First Advantage recorded compensation expense of $8.0 million in the quarter ending March 31, 2007 (included in salaries and benefits in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss))Income) for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, reflecting the value of the cash severance payment of $4.4 million and the value of the previously unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. The $8.0 million of compensation expense reduced net income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 by $4.7 million or 8 cents per diluted share.

 

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 (“GAAP”) 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 sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles.GAAP. This report should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Recent market conditions and economic events have had an overall negative impact on the Company’s operations and related financial results. As a result of acquisitions, the Company has goodwill of approximately $753.1 million at September 30, 2008. In accordance with SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and other Intangible Assets” and consistent with prior years, the Company’s policy is to perform an annual impairment test for each reporting unit in the fourth quarter. The valuation of goodwill requires assumptions and estimates of many critical factors including revenue growth, cash flows, market multiples and discount rates. Forecasts of future operations are based, in part, on operating results and management’s expectations as to future market conditions. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management including future economic and market conditions. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then its goodwill is not considered impaired. In the event that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then further testing must be performed to determine if the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair value of goodwill. Due to significant volatility in the current markets, the Company’s operations may be negatively impacted in the future to the extent that exposure to impairment charges may be increased.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

First Advantage completed one acquisition during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008. The Company’s operating results for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 include results for the acquired entity from the date of acquisition.

Operating results for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company’s significant accounting polices and estimates, which are detailed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, have not changed from December 31, 2007, except for the adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” and SFAS 159,No.159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities.”

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”).

Fair Value Accounting

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.SFAS 159 “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Liabilities” (“SFAS 159”).Liabilities.” SFAS 159 allows companies to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value at their discretion. SFAS 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS 159 iswas effective at the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS 159 on January 1, 2008. The Company did not apply the fair value option and, therefore, SFAS 159 does not have an impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157 “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”). SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value within generally accepted accounting principles,GAAP, and expands disclosure requirements regarding fair value measurements. The Company has adopted FASB Staff Position 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” (“FSP 157-2”), issued February 2008, and as a result the Company has partially applied the provisions of SFAS 157 as of January 1, 2008, which had no material effect on its consolidated financial statements. FSP 157-2 delays the effective date of SFAS 157 for non-financial assets and liabilities until January 1, 2009, except for those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually).

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

SFAS 157 clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. SFAS 157 also requires disclosure about how fair value is determined for assets and liabilities and establishes a hierarchy for which these assets and liabilities must be grouped, based on significant levels of inputs as follows:

Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability; or

Level 3 – unobservable inputs, such as discounted cash flow models or valuations.

The determination of where assets and liabilities fall within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. At JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company’s marketable equity securities, $36.0$43.0 million, are valued using quoted market prices multiplied by the number of shares owned (Level 1). For additional information about our marketable equity securities, refer to Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Form 10-K.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting StandardsSFAS No. 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). This replaces SFAS 141, “Business Combinations,” and requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, including those arising from contractual contingencies, any contingent consideration, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the statement. SFAS 141(R) also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values (or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141(R)). In addition, SFAS 141(R)’s requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value will result in recognizing the goodwill attributable to the noncontrolling interest in addition to that attributable to the acquirer. SFAS 141(R) amends SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” to require the acquirer to recognize changes in the amount of its deferred tax benefits that are recognizable because of a business combination either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. SFAS 141(R) is effective at the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adoption on its consolidated financial statements and the impact, if any, is not known at this time.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements,” to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 also changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 is effective at the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adoption on its consolidated financial statements and the impact, if any, is not known at this time.

In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS 162”). This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).GAAP. With the issuance of this statement, the FASB concluded that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed toward the entity and not its auditor, and reside in the accounting literature established by the FASB as opposed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“AICPA”) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This statement is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” We have evaluated the new statement and have determined that it will not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

 

3.Acquisitions

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company completed one acquisition for approximately $16.3 million in cash. In addition, the Company paid consideration of approximately $42.9 million in cash and approximately $3.0 million in debt related to earnout provisions from prior year acquisitions and an additional purchase of a portion of minority interests in LeadClick Media Inc.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The preliminary allocation of the aggregate purchase price of this acquisition and the earnouts are as follows:

 

(in thousands)      

Goodwill

  $59,013  $59,053

Identifiable intangible assets

   2,308   2,308

Net assets acquired

   865   864
      
  $62,186  $62,225
      

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, are as follows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

 

(in thousands)  Balance at
December 31, 2007
  Acquisitions
and Earnouts
  Adjustments to net
assets acquired
 Balance at
June 30, 2008
  Balance at
December 31, 2007
  Acquisitions
and Earnouts
  Adjustments to net
assets acquired
 Balance at
September 30, 2008

Lender Services

  $51,088  $894  $(545) $51,437  $51,088  $894  $(545) $51,437

Data Services

   230,115   8,008   510   238,633   230,115   8,008   510   238,633

Dealer Services

   55,155   —     515   55,670   55,155   —     515   55,670

Employer Services

   245,316   30,215   1,046   276,577   245,316   30,215   (826)  274,705

Multifamily Services

   49,100   —     —     49,100   49,100   —     74   49,174

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   63,745   19,896   (145)  83,496   63,745   19,936   (165)  83,516
                        

Consolidated

  $694,519  $59,013  $1,381  $754,913  $694,519  $59,053  $(437) $753,135
                        

The adjustments to net assets acquired represent post acquisition adjustments for those companies not acquired in the period.

 

4.Discontinued Operations

As discussed in Note 1, in October 2007, the Company completed the sale of its consumer business, US SEARCH.com for approximately $26.5 million in cash resulting in a gain before income taxes of approximately $20.4 million. US SEARCH.com was included in the Company’s Data Services segment. With the growth of First Advantage, a consumer-driven people locator service no longer fits into the Company’s core business strategy. The results of this business’ prior periods operations are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as discontinued operations.

As part of the Company’s streamlining initiative, First Advantage sold FAIS in April 2008, which was included in our Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment, and sold CMSI in June 2008, which was included in our Dealer Services segment. These businesses are presented in discontinued operations at JuneSeptember 30, 2008. The results of these businesses’ operations in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 classification.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following amounts have been segregated from continuing operations and are reflected as discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007.

   For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
  For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2008  2007  2008  2007

Total revenue

  $2,826  $11,709  $7,671  $23,511
                

(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes

  $(2,141) $257  $(7,155) $411

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (877)  105   (2,914)  169
                

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

  $(1,264) $152  $(4,241) $242
                

Loss per share:

      

Basic

  $(0.02) $—    $(0.07) $—  
                

Diluted

  $(0.02) $—    $(0.07) $—  
                

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

      

Basic

   59,435   58,954   59,297   58,665

Diluted

   59,617   59,445   59,374   59,130

During 2008, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $5.5 million, or $3.3 million after income taxes, in discontinued operations to reduce the carrying value of goodwill and other assets related to these businesses in order to reflect the net proceeds realized from selling these two businesses.

In October 2007, the Company completed the sale of its consumer business, US Search. US Search was included in the Company’s Data Services segment. With the growth of First Advantage, a consumer-driven people locator service no longer fit into the Company’s core business strategy. The results of this business’ prior periods operations are presented as discontinued operations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

The following amounts have been segregated from continuing operations and are reflected as discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.

    For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
  For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2008  2007  2008  2007

Total revenue

  $—    $11,558  $7,671  $35,069
                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes

  $—    $320  $(7,155) $731

Income tax expense (benefit)

   —     131   (2,914)  300
                

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

  $—    $189  $(4,241) $431
                

(Loss) income per share:

       

Basic

  $—    $—    $(0.07) $0.01
                

Diluted

  $—    $—    $(0.08) $0.01
                

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

       

Basic

   59,478   59,064   59,358   58,799

Diluted

   59,529   59,222   59,446   59,121

At December 31, 2007, the Company classified certain assets and liabilities associated with the discontinued operations as assets of discontinued operations and liabilities of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance SheetsSheet in accordance with the guidance in the SFAS 144.No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets.”

 

(in thousands)  December 31, 2007

Current assets

   3,614

Long term assets

   8,438
    

Total assets of discontinued operations

   12,052

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

   4,989
    

Net assets of discontinued operations

  $7,063
    

5.Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In accordance with SFAS 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” the Company will complete the goodwill impairment test for all reporting units in the fourth quarter of 2008 (using the September 30 valuation date). As of June 30, 2008, no impairment triggers have been identified. With the decline in the housing market,

(in thousands)  December 31, 2007

Current assets

  $3,614

Long term assets

   8,438
    

Total assets of discontinued operations

   12,052

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

   4,989
    

Net assets of discontinued operations

  $7,063
    

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

challenging credit environment, increased unemployment and uncertain economic conditions, the Company will continue to monitor events and circumstances that may cause an impairment assessment, specifically in our data services (specialty credit and lead generation), and employer services reporting units.

5.Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are as follows:

 

(in thousands)  June 30, 2008 December 31, 2007   September 30, 2008 December 31, 2007 

Goodwill

  $754,913  $694,519   $753,135  $694,519 
              

Customer lists

  $95,777  $93,712   $95,697  $93,712 

Less impairment loss

   (461)  —   

Less accumulated amortization

   (35,972)  (30,229)   (38,584)  (30,229)
              

Customer lists, net

  $59,805  $63,483   $56,652  $63,483 
              

Other intangible assets:

   

Other identifiable intangible assets:

   

Noncompete agreements

  $11,907  $14,717   $11,858  $14,717 

Trade names

   21,631   21,620    21,631   21,620 
              
   33,538   36,337    33,489   36,337 

Less impairment loss

   (1,120)  —   

Less accumulated amortization

   (13,057)  (13,326)   (14,099)  (13,326)
              

Other intangible assets, net

  $20,481  $23,011 

Other identifiable intangible assets, net

  $18,270  $23,011 
              

Amortization of customer lists and other identifiable intangible assets totaled approximately $4.4$5.3 million and $4.1$4.0 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $8.5$13.8 million and $8.1$12.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

An impairment loss of $1.3 million was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 in the Dealer Services segment. The charge is related to the write-off of the net book value of the automotive lead generation business’ identifiable intangible assets and customer list. The impairment loss was incurred due to the challenging credit market and the negative impact to the automotive lead generation business.

Estimated amortization expense relating to identifiable intangible asset balances as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, is expected to be as follows over the next five years and thereafter:

Nine months ending September 30, 2008:

(in thousands)   

Remainder of 2008

  $7,970

2009

   15,228

2010

   14,189

2011

   11,504

2012

   10,284

Thereafter

   21,111
    
  $80,286
    

(in thousands)   

Remainder of 2008

  $3,722

2009

   14,639

2010

   13,917

2011

   11,319

2012

   10,212

Thereafter

   21,113
    
  $74,922
    

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The changes in the carrying amount of identifiable intangible assets are as follows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

 

(in thousands)  Other
Intangible
Assets
 Customer
Lists
   Other
Intangible
Assets
 Customer
Lists
 

Balance, at December 31, 2007

  $23,011  $63,483   $23,011  $63,483 

Acquisitions

   226   2,082    226   2,082 

Adjustments

   10   (11)   1   34 

Amortization

   (2,766)  (5,749)   (3,848)  (8,486)

Impairment loss

   (1,120)  (461)
              

Balance, at June 30, 2008

  $20,481  $59,805 

Balance, at September 30, 2008

  $18,270  $56,652 
              

 

6.Debt

Long-term debt and capital leases consists of the following at JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

 

(in thousands, except percentages)      

Acquisition notes:

    

Weighted average interest rate of 5.00% with maturities through 2011

  $27,676  $19,299

Bank notes:

    

$225 million Secured Credit Facility, interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% (3.77% at June 30, 2008) matures September 2010

   45,000

$225 million Secured Credit Facility, interest at 30-day LIBOR plus 1.25% (4.05% at September 30, 2008) matures September 2010

   30,000

Capital leases and other debt:

    

Various interest rates with maturities through 2011

   1,004

Various interest rates with maturities through 2010

   1,198
      

Total long-term debt and capital leases

  $73,680  $50,497

Less current portion of long-term debt and capital leases

   16,541   10,483
      

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

  $57,139  $40,014
      

At JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its loan agreement.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

7.Earnings Per Share

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

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  2008 2007  2008 2007  2008  2007  2008 2007

Income from continuing operations

  $13,652  $18,195  $29,918  $29,348  $12,631  $18,764  $42,549  $48,112

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (1,264)  152   (4,241)  242

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     189   (4,241)  431
                        

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

  $12,388  $18,347  $25,677  $29,590  $12,631  $18,953  $38,308  $48,543
                        

Denominator:

             

Weighted-average shares for basic earnings per share

   59,435   58,954   59,297   58,665   59,478   59,064   59,358   58,799

Effect of restricted stock

   75   124   47   123   42   59   72   74

Effect of dilutive securities - employee stock options and warrants

   107   367   30   342   9   99   16   248
                        

Denominator for diluted earnings per share

   59,617   59,445   59,374   59,130   59,529   59,222   59,446   59,121
                        

Earnings per share:

             

Basic

             

Income from continuing operations

  $0.23  $0.31  $0.50  $0.50  $0.21  $0.32  $0.72  $0.82

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (0.02)  —     (0.07)  —  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     —     (0.07)  0.01
                        

Net income

  $0.21  $0.31  $0.43  $0.50  $0.21  $0.32  $0.65  $0.83
                        

Diluted

             

Income from continuing operations

  $0.23  $0.31  $0.50  $0.50  $0.21  $0.32  $0.72  $0.81

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

   (0.02)  —     (0.07)  —  

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   —     —     (0.08)  0.01
                        

Net income

  $0.21  $0.31  $0.43  $0.50  $0.21  $0.32  $0.64  $0.82
                        

For the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, options and warrants totaling 3,062,6013,999,719 and 2,105,586,3,207,035, respectively, were excluded from the weighted average diluted shares outstanding, as they were antidilutive. For the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, options and warrants totaling 3,599,0113,895,234 and 1,901,776,2,092,430, respectively, were excluded from the weighted average diluted shares outstanding, as they were antidilutive.

 

8.Share-Based Compensation

In the first quarter of 2008, the Company changed from granting stock options as the primary means of share-based compensation to granting restricted stock units (“RSU”). The fair value of any RSU grant is based on the market value of the Company’s shares on the date of the grant and is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period. RSUs generally vest over three years at a rate of 33.3% for the first two years and 33.4% for last year.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Restricted stock activity since December 31, 2007 is summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands, except exercise prices)

  Number of
Shares
 Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

(in thousands, except weighted average fair value prices)

  Number of
Shares
 Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2007

  336  $26.10  336  $26.10

Restricted stock granted

  475  $20.32  492  $19.61

Restricted stock forfeited

  (4) $20.36  (45) $21.17

Restricted stock vested

  (127) $25.70  (127) $25.70
            

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at June 30, 2008

  680  $22.17

Nonvested restricted stock outstanding at September 30, 2008

  656  $21.64
            

The following table illustrates the share-based compensation expense recognized for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007. Approximately $3.4 million of the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 share-based compensation expense is related to the former CEO’s 2007 transition agreement.

 

  Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)  2008  2007  2008  2007  2008  2007  2008  2007

Stock options

  $1,326  $2,027  $2,700  $4,915  $1,165  $1,270  $3,875  $6,186

Restricted stock

   1,349   628   2,188   3,526   1,169   671   3,357   4,197

Employee stock purchase plan

   42   40   86   116   26   49   112   165
                        
  $2,717  $2,695  $4,974  $8,557  $2,360  $1,990  $7,344  $10,548
                        

Stock option activity under the Company’s stock plan since December 31, 2007 is summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands, except exercise prices)

  Number of
Shares
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
  Number of
Shares
 Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
  Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

Options outstanding at December 31, 2007

  4,615  $22.60  $247  4,615  $22.60  $46

Options exercised

  (241) $17.69   932  (223) $17.72   942

Options forfeited

  (89) $23.93   4  (226) $22.63   4
                  

Options outstanding at June 30, 2008

  4,285  $22.84  $184

Options outstanding at September 30, 2008

  4,166  $22.85  $27
                  

Options exercisable, end of the quarter

  3,357  $22.21  $184  3,524  $22.44  $27
                  

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at JuneSeptember 30, 2008:

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

 

  Options Outstanding  Options Exercisable  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
          Shares          Weighted Avg
Remaining Contractual
Life in Years
  Weighted
Average Exercise Price
          Shares          Weighted
Average Exercise Price

$7.00 - $ 12.50

  9  3.0  $11.51  9  $11.51  9  2.9  $11.15  9  $11.15

$12.51 - $ 25.00

  3,068  5.0  $20.99  2,710  $20.80  2,982  4.5  $21.00  2,701  $20.79

$25.01 - $ 50.00

  1,197  7.7  $27.08  627  $27.27  1,164  7.3  $27.08  803  $27.23

$50.01 - $242.25

  11  2.0  $87.63  11  $87.63  11  1.8  $87.63  11  $87.63
                        
  4,285      3,357    4,166      3,524  
                        

The Company had outstanding warrants to purchase up to 41,462 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $12.05 per share as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008. The weighted average remaining contractual life in years for the warrants outstanding is 2.93.2.68.

 

9.Income Taxes

The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions, and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations by tax authorities for years before 2003,2005, and state and local, and non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities before 2002.2004. The Internal Revenue Service is conducting an examination of First Advantage Corporation’s 2005 consolidated federal income tax return. The Company does not anticipate material adjustments as a result of this examination.

The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FIN 48”), Accounting“Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,Taxes”, on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company recognized approximately a $0.2 million increase in the liability for uncertain tax benefits as well as approximately $0.7 million increase in the liability for related penalties and interest, which was accounted for as a reduction to the January 1, 2007 retained earnings.

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company has a $1.9$4.0 million total liability recorded for unrecognized tax benefits as well as a $0.3 million total liability for income tax related interest. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate is $1.9$1.7 million. The majority of the unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate and associated interest relates to foreign operations. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. The Company does not currently anticipate that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease by the end of 2008.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

10.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.

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

The Data Services segment includes business lines that provide transportation credit reporting, motor vehicle record reporting, fleet management, criminal records reselling, subprimespecialty credit reporting, consumer credit reporting services, and lead generation services. Revenue for the Data Services segment includes $1.4 million and $1.3$1.2 million of inter-segment sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $2.8$4.0 million and $2.5$3.7 million of inter-segment sales for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

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

The Employer Services segment includes employment background screening, occupational health services, tax incentive services and hiring solutions. 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. Hiring solutions include applicant tracking software, recruiting services and outsourced management of payroll and human resource functions. 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 $0.1 million and $0.2 million of inter-segment sales for the three month periodsperiod ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.2007. Revenue for the Employer Services segment includes $0.5$0.6 million and $0.6$0.7 million of inter-segment sales for the sixnine month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, 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 $0.2 million and $0.1 million of inter-segment sales for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Revenue for the Multifamily Services segment includes $0.4$0.5 million and $0.3$0.4 million of inter-segment sales for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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

The impairment losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 are included in the respective segment’s depreciation and amortization.

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

Service revenue for international operations included in the Employer Services segment was $12.3$11.9 million and $9.8$12.5 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $23.4$35.3 million and $18.4$30.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Service revenue for international operations included in the Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment was $11.7$7.6 million and $6.0$14.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively and $24.6$32.3 million and $6.1$20.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.2007.

 

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First Advantage Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following table sets forth segment information for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007.

 

(in thousands)  Service
Revenue
 Depreciation
and Amortization
  Income (Loss)
From Operations
 Assets  Service
Revenue
 Depreciation
and Amortization
  Income (Loss)
From Operations
 Assets

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

      

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

      

Lender Services

  $33,680  $1,088  $5,518  $76,680  $29,931  $1,200  $3,594  $78,546

Data Services

   27,882   2,715   5,561   323,548   31,014   2,793   5,551   323,742

Dealer Services

   24,955   296   4,646   87,234   21,814   2,025   1,598   90,224

Employer Services

   55,511   3,592   3,004   427,488   54,199   3,255   6,644   424,638

Multifamily Services

   19,986   1,429   6,569   89,343   19,702   1,444   6,654   87,783

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   21,178   858   7,535   115,539   18,600   837   6,347   111,259

Corporate and Eliminations

   (769)  1,045   (8,840)  64,152   (596)  1,064   (8,663)  64,606
                        

Consolidated

  $182,423  $11,023  $23,993  $1,183,984  $174,664  $12,618  $21,725  $1,180,798
                        

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

      

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

      

Lender Services

  $43,682  $1,686  $11,686  $82,424  $35,840  $1,699  $6,660  $73,388

Data Services

   32,615   2,577   9,976   319,954   29,124   2,596   8,112   318,670

Dealer Services

   27,489   296   3,743   108,450   26,442   242   4,344   107,575

Employer Services

   57,971   2,671   6,799   366,150   59,201   2,682   6,550   372,900

Multifamily Services

   19,676   1,187   5,866   84,618   19,699   1,193   6,076   84,858

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   15,752   721   5,027   94,492   24,856   721   11,663   103,486

Corporate and Eliminations

   (544)  687   (9,074)  64,378   (496)  1,080   (9,171)  73,520
                        

Consolidated (excluding Assets of Discontinued Operations)

  $196,641  $9,825  $34,023  $1,120,466  $194,666  $10,213  $34,234  $1,134,397
                        

Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

      

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

      

Lender Services

  $72,994  $1,831  $14,983  $76,680  $102,925  $3,031  $18,577  $78,546

Data Services

   56,511   5,361   11,694   323,548   87,525   8,154   17,245   323,742

Dealer Services

   50,881   591   9,165   87,234   72,695   2,616   10,763   90,224

Employer Services

   109,198   6,671   6,475   427,488   163,397   9,926   13,119   424,638

Multifamily Services

   38,335   2,798   11,341   89,343   58,037   4,242   17,995   87,783

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   44,681   1,623   17,060   115,539   63,281   2,460   23,407   111,259

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,923)  2,044   (19,566)  64,152   (2,519)  3,108   (28,229)  64,606
                        

Consolidated

  $370,677  $20,919  $51,152  $1,183,984  $545,341  $33,537  $72,877  $1,180,798
                        

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

      

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

      

Lender Services

  $90,294  $3,334  $24,342  $82,424  $126,134  $5,033  $31,002  $73,388

Data Services

   66,312   5,072   20,661   319,954   95,436   7,668   28,773   318,670

Dealer Services

   54,825   615   7,411   108,450   81,267   857   11,755   107,575

Employer Services

   112,796   5,139   11,910   366,150   171,997   7,821   18,460   372,900

Multifamily Services

   37,281   2,357   10,180   84,618   56,980   3,550   16,256   84,858

Investigative and Litigation Support Services

   28,075   1,501   7,948   94,492   52,931   2,222   19,611   103,486

Corporate and Eliminations

   (1,755)  1,344   (26,564)  64,378   (2,251)  2,424   (35,735)  73,520
                        

Consolidated (excluding Assets of Discontinued Operations)

  $387,828  $19,362  $55,888  $1,120,466  $582,494  $29,575  $90,122  $1,134,397
                        

 

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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. In addition to the risk factors set forth above and in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as well as the other information contained the Company’s Annual Report, as updated or modified in subsequent filings. The Company faces risks other than those listed in the Annual Report, as updated, including those that are unknown and others of which the Company may be aware but, at present, considers immaterial. 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”) provides global risk mitigation, screening services and credit reporting to enterprise and consumer customers. The Company 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 Poway, California and has approximately 4,8004,400 employees in offices throughout the United States and abroad. During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, First Advantage acquired one company, which is included in the Employer Services segment.

Operating results for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 included total service revenue of $182.4$174.7 million and $370.7$545.3 million, respectively. This represents a decrease of 7.2%10.3% and 4.4%6.4% over the same periods in 2007, including $5.3offset by $4.8 million and $10.8$15.5 million increases in service revenue related to acquisitions. Operating income for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $24.0$21.7 million and $51.2$72.9 million, respectively. Operating income decreased $10.0$12.5 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 in comparison to the same period in 2007. Results of operationoperations for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 includesinclude approximately $1.7$2.8 million ($1.01.6 million after taxes or 2 cents$0.03 per diluted share) of costs related to the consolidation of operations.operations, including approximately $1.3 million ($0.7 million after taxes or $0.01 per diluted share) for impairment charge related to the write-off of identifiable intangible assets in our Dealer Services segment. Operating income decreased $4.7$17.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 in comparison to the same period in 2007. In connection with the former CEO’s Transition Agreement, First Advantage recorded compensation expense of $8.0 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 (included in salaries and benefits in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss))Income), reflecting the value of the cash severance payment of $4.4 million and the value of the previously unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. The $8.0 million of compensation expense reduced net income for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 by $4.7 million or 8 cents per diluted share.

As part of the Company’s streamlining initiative, in the second quarter of 2008, First Advantage sold FAIS, which was included in our Investigative and Litigation Support Services segment, and sold CMSI, in June 2008, which was included in our Dealer Services segment. These businesses are presented in discontinued operations at Juneduring the nine months ended September 30, 2008. The results of these businesses’ operations in the prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the 2008 classification.

In October 2007, the Company completed the sale of its US Search business. US SEARCH.comSearch was included in the Company’s Data Services segment. With the growth of First Advantage, a consumer-driven people locator service no longer fitsfit into the Company’s core business strategy. The results of this business’ operations in the prior periods are reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as discontinued operations.

Recent market conditions and economic events have had an overall negative impact on the Company’s operations and related financial results. As a result of acquisitions, the Company has goodwill of approximately $753.1 million at September 30, 2008. In accordance with SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and other Intangible Assets” and consistent with prior years, the Company’s policy is to perform an annual impairment test for each reporting unit in the fourth quarter. The valuation of goodwill requires assumptions and estimates of many critical factors including revenue growth, cash flows, market multiples and discount rates. Forecasts of future operations are based, in part, on operating resultsand management’s expectations as to future market conditions. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management including future economic and market conditions. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then its goodwill is not considered impaired. In the event that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then further testing must be performed to determine if the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair value of goodwill. Due to significant volatility in the current markets, the Company’s operations may be negatively impacted in the future to the extent that exposure to impairment charges may be increased.

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Management expects continued weakness in the real estate and mortgage markets to continue impacting the Company’s Lender Services segment and the lead generation, transportation and specialty credit businesses in the Data Services segment. In addition, the impacteffect of the issues in the real estate and related credit markets together with the recent escalation in energy costs and other macroeconomic matters has resulted in higher unemployment rates negatively impacting the volumes in the Employer Services segment. Given this outlook, management of these segments will focusis focusing on expense reductions, operating efficiencies, and increasing market share.share throughout the Company.

Critical Accounting 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, 2007.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.SFAS 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)Combinations.). This replaces SFAS 141, “Business Combinations”, and requires an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, including those arising from contractual contingencies, any contingent consideration, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the statement. SFAS 141(R) also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values (or other amounts determined in accordance with SFAS 141(R)). In addition, SFAS 141(R)’s requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value will result in recognizing the goodwill attributable to the noncontrolling interest in addition to that attributable to the acquirer. SFAS 141(R) amends SFAS 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” to require the acquirer to recognize changes in the amount of its deferred tax benefits that are recognizable because of a business combination either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. SFAS 141(R) is effective at the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adoption on its consolidated financial statements and the impact, if any, is not known at this time.

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160 “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”).Statements.” SFAS 160 amends Accounting Research Bulletin 51, Consolidated Financial Statements, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It also clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. SFAS 160 also changes the way the consolidated income statement is presented by requiring consolidated net income to be reported at amounts that include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. It also requires disclosure, on the face of the consolidated statement of income, of the amounts of consolidated net income attributable to the parent and to the noncontrolling interest. SFAS 160 is effective at the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the effects of adoption on its consolidated financial statements and the impact, if any, is not known at this time.

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In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” (“SFAS 162”).Principles.” This statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). With the issuance of this statement, the FASB concluded that the GAAP hierarchy should be directed toward the entity and not its auditor, and reside in the accounting literature established by the FASB as opposed to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ( “AICPA” ) Statement on Auditing Standards No. 69, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” This statement is effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, “The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.” We have evaluated the new statement and have determined that it will not have a significant impact on the determination or reporting of our financial results.

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The following is a summary of the operating results by the Company’s business segments for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007.

(in thousands, except percentages)

(in thousands, except percentages)                  

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008

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

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008

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

Service revenue

  $33,680  $27,882  $24,955  $55,511  $19,986  $21,178  $(769) $182,423   $29,931  $31,014  $21,814  $54,199  $19,702  $18,600  $(596) $174,664 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     11,906   —     2,226   —     —     (1,010)  13,122    —     11,743   —     2,828   —     —     (938)  13,633 
                                                  

Total revenue

   33,680   39,788   24,955   57,737   19,986   21,178   (1,779)  195,545    29,931   42,757   21,814   57,027   19,702   18,600   (1,534)  188,297 

Cost of service revenue

   12,517   9,361   14,224   16,070   1,759   440   (884)  53,487    11,844   12,825   12,944   14,234   1,915   503   (745)  53,520 

Government fees paid

   —     11,906   —     2,226   —     —     (1,010)  13,122    —     11,743   —     2,828   —     —     (938)  13,633 
                                                  

Total cost of service

   12,517   21,267   14,224   18,296   1,759   440   (1,894)  66,609    11,844   24,568   12,944   17,062   1,915   503   (1,683)  67,153 

Gross margin

   21,163   18,521   10,731   39,441   18,227   20,738   115   128,936    18,087   18,189   8,870   39,965   17,787   18,097   149   121,144 

Salaries and benefits

   11,222   6,769   1,935   20,339   6,386   8,442   7,834   62,927    10,624   6,527   1,898   18,511   6,320   7,622   7,611   59,113 

Facilities and telecommunications

   1,868   799   109   2,554   896   713   1,145   8,084    1,829   856   161   2,280   836   722   1,105   7,789 

Other operating expenses

   1,467   2,677   3,745   9,952   2,947   3,190   (1,069)  22,909    840   2,462   3,188   9,275   2,533   2,569   (968)  19,899 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,088   2,715   296   3,592   1,429   858   1,045   11,023    1,200   2,793   2,025   3,255   1,444   837   1,064   12,618 
                                                  

Income (loss) from operations

  $5,518  $5,561  $4,646  $3,004  $6,569  $7,535  $(8,840) $23,993   $3,594  $5,551  $1,598  $6,644  $6,654  $6,347  $(8,663) $21,725 
                                                  

Operating margin percentage

   16.4%  19.9%  18.6%  5.4%  32.9%  35.6%  N/A   13.2%   12.0%  17.9%  7.3%  12.3%  33.8%  34.1%  N/A   12.4%

Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

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

Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

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

Service revenue

  $43,682  $32,615  $27,489  $57,971  $19,676  $15,752  $(544) $196,641   $35,840  $29,124  $26,442  $59,201  $19,699  $24,856  $(496) $194,666 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     11,097   —     3,644   —     —     (1,271)  13,470    —     11,218   —     3,581   —     —     (880)  13,919 
                                                  

Total revenue

   43,682   43,712   27,489   61,615   19,676   15,752   (1,815)  210,111    35,840   40,342   26,442   62,782   19,699   24,856   (1,376)  208,585 

Cost of service revenue

   14,244   9,765   16,126   16,366   1,890   551   (481)  58,461    11,979   8,671   15,122   16,607   1,906   639   (799)  54,125 

Government fees paid

   —     11,097   —     3,644   —     —     (1,271)  13,470    —     11,218   —     3,581   —     —     (880)  13,919 
                                                  

Total cost of service

   14,244   20,862   16,126   20,010   1,890   551   (1,752)  71,931    11,979   19,889   15,122   20,188   1,906   639   (1,679)  68,044 

Gross margin

   29,438   22,850   11,363   41,605   17,786   15,201   (63)  138,180    23,861   20,453   11,320   42,594   17,793   24,217   303   140,541 

Salaries and benefits

   12,459   5,771   2,334   21,352   6,721   6,976   7,132   62,745    11,697   5,720   2,173   22,156   6,757   9,001   7,118   64,622 

Facilities and telecommunications

   1,870   777   214   2,412   982   545   1,000   7,800    1,926   823   122   2,858   914   659   1,063   8,365 

Other operating expenses

   1,737   3,749   4,776   8,371   3,030   1,932   192   23,787    1,879   3,202   4,439   8,348   2,853   2,173   213   23,107 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,686   2,577   296   2,671   1,187   721   687   9,825    1,699   2,596   242   2,682   1,193   721   1,080   10,213 
                                                  

Income (loss) from operations

  $11,686  $9,976  $3,743  $6,799  $5,866  $5,027  $(9,074) $34,023   $6,660  $8,112  $4,344  $6,550  $6,076  $11,663  $(9,171) $34,234 
                                                  

Operating margin percentage

   26.8%  30.6%  13.6%  11.7%  29.8%  31.9%  N/A   17.3%   18.6%  27.9%  16.4%  11.1%  30.8%  46.9%  N/A   17.6%

 

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Six Months Ended June 30, 2008

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

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008

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

Service revenue

  $72,994  $56,511  $50,881  $109,198  $38,335  $44,681  $(1,923) $370,677   $102,925  $87,525  $72,695  $163,397  $58,037  $63,281  $(2,519) $545,341 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     24,215   —     5,031   —     —     (2,099)  27,147    —     35,958   —     7,859   —     —     (3,037)  40,780 
                                                  

Total revenue

   72,994   80,726   50,881   114,229   38,335   44,681   (4,022)  397,824    102,925   123,483   72,695   171,256   58,037   63,281   (5,556)  586,121 

Cost of service revenue

   26,196   18,692   29,092   30,807   3,314   1,021   (1,919)  107,203    38,040   31,517   42,036   45,041   5,229   1,524   (2,664)  160,723 

Government fees paid

   —     24,215   —     5,031   —     —     (2,099)  27,147    —     35,958   —     7,859   —     —     (3,037)  40,780 
                                                  

Total cost of service

   26,196   42,907   29,092   35,838   3,314   1,021   (4,018)  134,350    38,040   67,475   42,036   52,900   5,229   1,524   (5,701)  201,503 

Gross margin

   46,798   37,819   21,789   78,391   35,021   43,660   (4)  263,474    64,885   56,008   30,659   118,356   52,808   61,757   145   384,618 

Salaries and benefits

   23,061   13,587   4,181   40,571   13,638   17,695   16,643   129,376    33,685   20,114   6,079   59,082   19,958   25,317   24,254   188,489 

Facilities and telecommunications

   3,822   1,577   221   5,050   1,830   1,495   2,289   16,284    5,651   2,433   382   7,330   2,666   2,217   3,394   24,073 

Other operating expenses

   3,101   5,600   7,631   19,624   5,414   5,787   (1,414)  45,743    3,941   8,062   10,819   28,899   7,947   8,356   (2,382)  65,642 

Depreciation and amortization

   1,831   5,361   591   6,671   2,798   1,623   2,044   20,919    3,031   8,154   2,616   9,926   4,242   2,460   3,108   33,537 
                                                  

Income (loss) from operations

  $14,983  $11,694  $9,165  $6,475  $11,341  $17,060  $(19,566) $51,152   $18,577  $17,245  $10,763  $13,119  $17,995  $23,407  $(28,229) $72,877 
                                                  

Operating margin percentage

   20.5%  20.7%  18.0%  5.9%  29.6%  38.2%  N/A   13.8%   18.0%  19.7%  14.8%  8.0%  31.0%  37.0%  N/A   13.4%

Six Months Ended June 30, 2007

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

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007

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

Service revenue

  $90,294  $66,312  $54,825  $112,796  $37,281  $28,075  $(1,755) $387,828   $126,134  $95,436  $81,267  $171,997  $56,980  $52,931  $(2,251) $582,494 

Reimbursed government fee revenue

   —     23,285   —     6,430   —     —     (2,171)  27,544    —     34,503   —     10,011   —     —     (3,051)  41,463 
                                                  

Total revenue

   90,294   89,597   54,825   119,226   37,281   28,075   (3,926)  415,372    126,134   129,939   81,267   182,008   56,980   52,931   (5,302)  623,957 

Cost of service revenue

   29,847   20,371   31,688   32,306   3,444   1,060   (1,416)  117,300    41,826   29,042   46,810   48,913   5,350   1,699   (2,215)  171,425 

Government fees paid

   —     23,285   —     6,430   —     —     (2,171)  27,544    —     34,503   —     10,011   —     —     (3,051)  41,463 
                                                  

Total cost of service

   29,847   43,656   31,688   38,736   3,444   1,060   (3,587)  144,844    41,826   63,545   46,810   58,924   5,350   1,699   (5,266)  212,888 

Gross margin

   60,447   45,941   23,137   80,490   33,837   27,015   (339)  270,528    84,308   66,394   34,457   123,084   51,630   51,232   (36)  411,069 

Salaries and benefits

   25,390   11,426   4,866   42,428   13,634   12,950   22,692   133,386    37,087   17,146   7,039   64,584   20,391   21,951   29,810   198,008 

Facilities and telecommunications

   3,816   1,495   492   4,755   1,917   1,043   2,000   15,518    5,742   2,318   614   7,613   2,831   1,702   3,063   23,883 

Other operating expenses

   3,565   7,287   9,753   16,258   5,749   3,573   189   46,374    5,444   10,489   14,192   24,606   8,602   5,746   402   69,481 

Depreciation and amortization

   3,334   5,072   615   5,139   2,357   1,501   1,344   19,362    5,033   7,668   857   7,821   3,550   2,222   2,424   29,575 
                                                  

Income (loss) from operations

  $24,342  $20,661  $7,411  $11,910  $10,180  $7,948  $(26,564) $55,888   $31,002  $28,773  $11,755  $18,460  $16,256  $19,611  $(35,735) $90,122 
                                                  

Operating margin percentage

   27.0%  31.2%  13.5%  10.6%  27.3%  28.3%  N/A   14.4%   24.6%  30.1%  14.5%  10.7%  28.5%  37.1%  N/A   15.5%

Lender Services Segment

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $33.7$29.9 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $10.0$5.9 million compared to service revenue of $43.7$35.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. TheService revenue from existing businesses decreased by $8.9 million, offset by the acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased service revenue by $3.5 million, while service revenue from existing businesses decreased by $13.5$3.0 million. A decrease in transactions related to the decline in the mortgage industry resulted in an overall decrease in service revenue.

Gross margin was $21.2$18.1 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $8.2$5.8 million compared to gross margin of $29.4$23.9 million in the same period of 2007. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 increased gross margin by $1.9$1.4 million, while gross margin from existing businesses decreased by $10.1$7.2 million. The impact of the decrease in transactions, lower gross margin as a percentage of service revenue from the credit reporting business acquired in the fourth quarter of 2007, lower gross margin on new products and services,product mix, and an increase in credit data costs resulted in an overall decrease in gross margin. Gross margin was 62.8%60.4% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 as compared to 67.4%66.6% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

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Salaries and benefits decreased by $1.2$1.1 million. Salaries and benefits were 33.3%35.5% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 28.5%32.6% during the same period in 2007. The acquisition ofcost savings initiative created a mortgage credit reporting business during$2.1 million decrease due to the fourth quarter of 2007 increased salaries and benefits expense by $0.5 million during the three months ended June 30, 2008, while salaries and benefits from existing businesses decreased by $1.7 million. The segment has decreasedreducing employees in line with the decrease in service revenue. SeveranceThis is offset by an acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased salaries and benefits expense by $0.5 million and severance expense of $0.2$0.5 million that was recorded for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008.

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Facilities and telecommunication expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2008 were comparable to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 5.5%6.1% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 4.3%5.4% in the secondthird quarter of 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $0.3$1.0 million. Other operating expenses were 4.4%2.8% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 4.0%5.2% for the same period of 2007. The decrease in other operating expense was due to a reduction in temporary labor costs, international operations, and bad debt expense. This is offset by the acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased other operating expenses by $0.5$0.3 million during the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008.

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $0.6$0.5 million. Depreciation and amortization was 3.2%4.0% of service revenue during the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 3.9%4.7% in the same period in 2007. The decrease is primarily due to certain fixed assets and intangibles becoming fully depreciated.depreciated offset by $0.3 million related to office consolidations.

Income from operations was $5.5$3.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 2008 compared to $11.7$6.7 million in the same period of 2007. TheIncome from operations from existing businesses decreased by $3.5 million, offset by the acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased income from operations by $0.6 million, while income from operations from existing businesses decreased by $6.8$0.4 million. The operating margin percentage decreased from 26.8%18.6% to 16.4%12.0% primarily due to the overall decrease in service revenue.revenue and $0.8 million in additional expense related to severance and office consolidations.

Data Services Segment

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $27.9$31.0 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decreasean increase of $4.7$1.9 million compared to service revenue of $32.6$29.1 million in the same period of 2007. The decreaseincrease in service revenue is primarily due to thean increase in revenue in our lead generation business and new product offerings in our consumer credit business, offset by reduced volumes in the lead generation businessspecialty credit and specialty credittransportation businesses as a result of the economic slowdown in the housing market and credit markets.auto industry.

Cost of service revenue was $9.4$12.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decreasean increase of $0.4$4.1 million compared to cost of service revenue of $9.8$8.7 million in the same period of 2007. Cost of service revenue was 33.6%41.4% of service revenue during the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 29.9%29.8% in the same period in 2007. The increase as a percentage of service revenue is primarily due to reduced volume levels of the relatively higher gross margin lead generation and specialty credit businesses.change in revenue mix.

Salaries and benefits increased by $1.0$0.8 million. Salaries and benefits were approximately 24.3%21.0% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 17.7%19.6% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2007. The increase is primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for technology personnel, previously outsourced, to gain cost efficiencies.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2008 were comparable to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were approximately 2.9%2.8% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 2.4% of service revenue in the second quarter ofand 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $1.1$0.7 million. Other operating expenses were 9.6%7.9% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 11.5%11.0% in the secondthird quarter of 2007. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease of technology related shared services fees.

 

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Depreciation and amortization for the second quarter of 2008 was comparable to the same period in 2007.increased by $0.2 million. Depreciation and amortization was 9.7%9.0% of service revenue during the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 7.9%8.9% in the same period in 2007.

Income from operations was $5.6 million for the secondthird quarter of 2008, a decrease of $4.4$2.5 million compared to $10.0$8.1 million in the secondthird quarter of 2007. The operating margin percentage decreased from 30.6%27.9% to 19.9%17.9% in comparing the secondthird quarter of 2007 to the secondthird quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily driven by the lead generation business where margins have declined due to change in gross margins in the revenue has declined, cost of service has increasedmix and an increase in expenses to support future growth have increased.growth.

Dealer Services Segment

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $25.0$21.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $2.5$4.6 million compared to service revenue of $27.5$26.4 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The decrease in service revenue is primarily due to the decrease in revenues attransactions related to the automotive lead generation business.challenging credit markets and reduced auto sales.

Gross margin was $10.7$8.9 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $0.7$2.4 million compared to gross margin of $11.4$11.3 million in the same period of 2007. The impact of the decrease in service revenue primarily in the automotive lead generation business, resulted in an overall decrease in gross margin. Gross margin was 43.0%40.7% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 as compared to 41.3%42.8% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Salaries and benefits decreased by $0.4$0.3 million. Salaries and benefits were 7.8%8.7% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 8.5%8.2% during the same period in 2007. Salaries and benefits expense decreased due to office consolidations and operational efficiencies.efficiencies, offset by $0.3 million in severance recorded.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses for the secondthird quarter of 2008 were comparable to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were approximately 0.4%0.7% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 0.8%0.5% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $1.0$1.3 million. Other operating expenses were 15.0%14.6% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 17.4%16.8% for the same period in 2007. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the amounts from shared services, and a decreaseoffset by $0.3 million in bad debt expense at the automotive lead generation business.related to office consolidation.

Depreciation and amortization for the second quarter of 2008 was comparableincreased $1.8 million. The increase is primarily due to the same period in 2007.$1.3 million impairment charge related to the write-off of identifiable intangible assets and $0.4 million related to office consolidation offset by assets becoming fully depreciated. Depreciation and amortization were 1.2%9.3% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 1.1%0.9% for the same period in 2007.

Income from operations was $4.6$1.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 2008 compared to $3.7$4.3 million in the same period in 2007. The results for the three months ended September 2008 includes an impairment charge of $1.3 million. The operating margin percentage increaseddecreased from 13.6%16.4% to 18.6% primarily due to7.3%. Without the impact of operational efficiencies atimpairment and restructuring charges, the automotive credit reporting subsidiary, includingoperating margin for the impact of lower allocations from shared services.three months ended September 30, 2008 would have been 18.6%.

 

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Employer Services Segment

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $55.5$54.2 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $2.5$5.0 million compared to service revenue of $58.0$59.2 million in the same period of 2007. The decrease was a result of a decline of $4.2$6.8 million of revenue from existing businesses offset by the addition of $1.7$1.8 million of revenue from the acquisition in the secondfirst quarter of 2008. The decline in service revenue from existing businesses is primarily due to the hiring solutions group, the occupational health division and certain tax incentive revenue related to the Katrina tax credit program. This is offset by organic growthprogram expiring August 2007. The Katrina credit was extended with the passing of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 in our international background companies.October 2008.

Salaries and benefits decreased by $1.0$3.6 million. Salaries and benefits were 36.6%34.2% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 36.8%37.4% in the same period of 2007. The decrease is a direct effectrelated to severance of office closings$0.9 recorded in third quarter 2007, and the shift of personnel to shared services, and management’s cost containment efforts, offset by an increase for acquisitions and international expansion. In

Facilities and telecommunication decreased $0.6 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.2% of service revenue in the third quarter of 2008 and 4.8% in the third quarter of 2007. The decrease is due to $0.3 million of future lease expense for office consolidations recorded in third quarter 2007.

Other operating expenses increased by $0.9 million. Other operating expenses were 17.1% of service revenue in the third quarter of 2008 and 14.1% for the same period of 2007. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily due to an increase of in bad debt expense.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.6 million primarily due to the addition thereof intangible assets related the 2008 acquisition and the rollout of new software projects.

Income from operations was approximately $0.5$6.6 million in severance costs recorded for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007. The operating margin percentage increased from 11.1% to 12.3%. The increase in the operating margin is primarily due to management’s focus on cost containment on decreased revenue.

Multifamily Services Segment

Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2007

Total service revenue was $19.7 million for office consolidations.the three months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007.

Salaries and benefits cost decreased $0.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 32.1% of service revenue for the third quarter of 2008 compared to 34.3% of service revenue in the same period of 2007. The decrease is related to reduction in employees offset by severance of $0.2 million recorded in the third quarter of 2008.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses are comparable to the same period of 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.6%4.2% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 and 4.2%4.6% in the secondthird quarter of 2007.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.6decreased $0.3 million. Other operating expenses were 17.9%12.9% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 14.5% in the same period of 2007.

Depreciation and 14.4% foramortization increased $0.3 million. Depreciation and amortization was 7.3% of service revenue in the third quarter of 2008 compared to 6.1% in the same period of 2007. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily due to the increase in allocation for shared services, and an increase of $0.2 million in bad debt expenses.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.9 million primarily due to the addition of intangible assets related to the acquisitionsasset additions and the rollout of new software projects. Approximately $0.5 million was related to asset write downs for the office consolidations.

Income from operations was $3.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, a decrease of $3.8 million compared to income from operations of $6.8 million in the same period of 2007. The operating margin percentage decreased from 11.7% to 5.4%. The decrease in the operating margin is primarily due to reduced volumes, a change in the revenue mix, and the costs incurred of $1.1 million in connection with office consolidations.

Multifamily Services Segment

Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2007

Service revenue was $20.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008, an increase of $0.3 million compared to service revenue of $19.7 million in the same period of 2007. The organic growth was 1.6% for the segment.

Salaries and benefits cost decreased $0.3 million. Salaries and benefits were 32.0% of service revenue for the second quarter of 2008 compared to 34.2% of service revenue in the same period of 2007.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses are comparable to the same period of 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.5% of service revenue in the second quarter of 2008 and 5.0% in the second quarter of 2007.

Other operating expenses are comparable to the same period of 2007. Other operating expenses were 14.7% of service revenue in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 15.4% in the same period of 2007.

 

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Depreciation and amortization increased $0.2 million. Depreciation and amortization was 7.2% of service revenue in the second quarter of 2008 compared to 6.0% in the same period of 2007.

The operating margin percentage increased from 29.8%30.8% to 32.9%33.8%. Income from operations was $6.6$6.7 million in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to income from operations of $5.9$6.1 million in the same period of 2007. The increase in operating margin is primarily due to the impact of operational efficiencies obtainedand management’s focus on increased service revenue.reducing costs.

Investigative and Litigation Services Segment

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $21.2$18.6 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, an increasea decrease of $5.4$6.3 million compared to service revenue of $15.8$24.9 million in the same period of 2007. The increasedecrease is primarily due to the growthdecrease in billings in the segment’s electronic discovery business of the Litigation Support Services division.

Salaries and benefits increaseddecreased by $1.5$1.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 39.9%41.0% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 44.3%36.2% in the same period of 2007. The expense increasedecrease is mainly due to the decreased compensation related to lower revenue and profitability offset by an increase of employees in the Litigation Support Services division to support the revenue growth and compensation related to revenue and profitability.growth.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased $0.2 million.were comparable to the third quarter of 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.4%3.9% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 and 3.5%2.7% in the same period of 2007.

Other operating expenses increased by $1.3$0.4 million. Other operating expenses were 15.1%13.8% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 and 12.3%8.7% for the same period of 2007. The expense increase is related to geographic expansion and new business development efforts in this segment.

Depreciation and amortization were flatwas consistent when compared to the secondthird quarter of 2007. Depreciation and amortization was 4.1%4.5% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to 4.6%2.9% in the same period of 2007.

The operating margin percentage increaseddecreased from 31.9%46.9% to 35.6%34.1%. Income from operations was $7.5$6.4 million for the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to $5.0$11.7 million for the same period of 2007. The increasedecrease in margin is primarily due to the revenue increasedecrease on the higher margin electronic discovery business.

Corporate

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

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. The corporateCorporate expenses were $8.8$8.7 million in the secondthird quarter of 2008 compared to expenses of $9.1$9.2 million in the same period of 2007. The decrease in expenses is related to management’s focus to reduce costs in the challenging economy.

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Consolidated Results

Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Consolidated service revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $182.4$174.7 million, a decrease of $14.2$20.0 million compared to service revenue of $196.6$194.7 million in the same period in 2007.

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Acquisitions accounted for $5.3 Service revenue at existing businesses decreased by $24.8 million, offset by an increase in service revenue growth offset by $19.5of $4.8 million of revenue decline at existing businesses.related to acquisitions. The decrease in service revenue is primarily due to the declining economy and weakened mortgage industry, and the challenging credit environment, offset by growth in our e-discovery business and international operations.

Salaries and benefits increased $0.2decreased $5.5 million. Salaries and benefits were 34.5%33.8% of service revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 31.9%33.2% for the same period in 2007. The increasedecrease is related to decreases in employees and office consolidations, offset by $0.5 million increase in severance expense recorded and additional employees added to support international growth, offset by decreases in employees and office closures.growth.

Facilities and telecommunication increaseddecreased by $0.3$0.6 million compared to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.4%4.5% of service revenue in the secondthird quarter of 2008 and 4.0%4.3% in the same period of 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $0.9$3.2 million compared to the same period in 2007. Other operating expenses were 12.6%11.4% of service revenue for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 12.1%11.9% in the secondthird quarter of 2007. The decrease is due to operational efficiencies on decreased revenues.revenues and management’s focus to reduce costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.2$2.4 million due to an increaseintangible impairment charge recorded in amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions,our Dealer Services segment, additional expense related to office consolidations, fixed asset additions and the roll out of internally developed software, offset by certain fixed assets and intangibles becoming fully depreciated.

The consolidated operating margin was 13.2%12.4% for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared to 17.3%17.6% for the same period in 2007. The operating margin was 14.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2008, excluding the $1.7 million of restructuring costs.

Income from operations was $24.0$21.8 million for the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $34.0$34.2 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease of $10.0$12.4 million is comprised of an increasedecreases in operating income of $0.9$3.1 million in Lender Services, $2.6 million in Data Services, $2.7 million in Dealer Services, $2.5and $5.3 million in Investigative and Litigation Support Services, and $0.7offset by an increase in operating income of $0.6 million at Multifamily Services, offset by decreases in operating income of $6.1 million in Lender Services, $4.4 million in Data Services, $3.8$0.1 million in Employer Services, and a decrease of corporateCorporate expenses of $0.2$0.5 million. The results for the three months ended September 2008 include an impairment charge of $1.3 million related to the automotive lead generation business’ identifiable intangible assets and approximately $1.5 million in restructuring charges.

Lender Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $73.0$102.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $17.3$23.2 million compared to service revenue of $90.3$126.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 increased service revenue by $8.0$11.0 million, while service revenue from existing businesses decreased by $25.3$34.2 million. A decrease in transactions related to the decline in the mortgage industry resulted in an overall decrease in service revenue.

Gross margin was $46.8$64.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $13.6$19.4 million compared to gross margin of $60.4$84.3 million in the same period of 2007. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 increased gross margin by $4.3$5.7 million, while gross margin from existing businesses decreased by $17.9$25.1 million. GrossThe gross margin percentage was 64.1%63.0% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 as compared to 66.9%66.8% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The decrease is due to an increase in credit data costs and the current year’s product mix.

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Salaries and benefits decreased by $2.3$3.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 31.6%32.7% of service revenue in the first six monthsthird quarter of 2008 compared to 28.1%29.4% during the same period in 2007. The acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business duringdecrease is due to the fourth quarter of 2007 increased salaries and benefits expense by $1.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2008, while salaries and benefits from existing businesses decreased by $3.7 million. The segment has decreasedreducing employees in line with the decrease in service revenue. This is offset by an acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased salaries and benefits expense by $1.9 million and severance expense of $0.8 million that was recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2008.

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Facilities and telecommunication expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were comparable to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 5.2%5.5% of service revenue in the first sixnine months of 2008 compared to 4.2%4.6% in the same period in 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $0.5$1.5 million. Other operating expenses were 4.2%3.8% of service revenue in the first sixnine months ofended September 30, 2008 compared to 3.9%4.3% for the same period of 2007. The decrease in other operating expense was primarily due to a reduction of temporary labor costs, international operations, and bad debt expense. This is offset by the acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased other operating expenses by $1.0$1.3 million during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008.

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $1.5$2.0 million. Depreciation and amortization was 2.5%2.9% of service revenue during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 3.7%4.0% in the same period in 2007. The decrease is primarily due to certain fixed assets and intangibles becoming fully depreciated.expensed offset by additional expense related to office consolidations.

Income from operations was $15.0$18.6 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 2008 compared to $24.3$31.0 million in the same period of 2007. TheIncome from operations from existing businesses decreased by $14.1 million, offset by the acquisition of a mortgage credit reporting business during the fourth quarter of 2007 which increased income from operations by $1.3 million, while income from operations from existing businesses decreased by $10.6$1.7 million. The operating margin percentage decreased from 27.0%24.6% to 20.5%18.0% primarily due to the overall decrease in service revenue.revenue and restructuring costs.

Data Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $56.5$87.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $9.8$7.9 million compared to service revenue of $66.3$95.4 million in the same period of 2007. The decrease in service revenue is primarily due to the reduced volumes in the lead generation, transportation and specialty credit businesses as a result of the economic slowdown in the housing and credit markets.

Cost of service revenue was $18.7$31.5 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decreasean increase of $1.7$2.5 million compared to cost of service revenue of $20.4$29.0 million in the same period of 2007. Cost of service revenue was 33.1%36.0% of service revenue during the first half ofnine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to 30.7%30.4% in the same period in 2007. The increase as a percentage of service revenue is primarily due to reduced volume levels of the relatively higher gross margin products in the lead generation and specialty credit businesses.

Salaries and benefits increased by $2.2$3.0 million. Salaries and benefits were approximately 24.0%23.0% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 17.2%18.0% of service revenue in the same period of 2007. The increase is primarily due to an increase in salaries and benefits for technology personnel, previously outsourced, to gain cost efficiencies.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 were comparable to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were approximately 2.8% and 2.3%2.4% of service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Other operating expenses decreased by $1.7$2.4 million. Other operating expenses were 9.9%9.2% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 11.0% in the same period of 2007. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease of technology related shared services fees.

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Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.3$0.5 million. Depreciation and amortization was 9.5%9.3% of service revenue during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 7.6%8.0% in the same period in 2007. Increase is due to the rollout of new software projects.

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Income from operations was $11.7$17.2 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $9.0$11.6 million compared to $20.7$28.8 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The operating margin percentage decreased from 31.2%30.1% to 20.7%19.7% in comparing the first sixnine months ofended September 30, 2008 to the same period of 2007. The decrease is primarily driven by the lead generation business where revenue has declined, cost of service has increased and expenses to support future growth have increased.

Dealer Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $50.9$72.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $3.9$8.6 million compared to service revenue of $54.8$81.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. The decrease in service revenue is primarily due to the decline in revenues at the automotive lead generation business.

Gross margin was $21.8$30.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $1.3$3.8 million compared to gross margin of $23.1$34.5 million in the same period of 2007. The impact of the decrease in service revenue, primarily in the automotive lead generation business, resulted in an overall decrease in gross margin. Gross margin was 42.8%42.2% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 as compared to 42.2%42.4% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Salaries and benefits decreased by $0.7$1.0 million. Salaries and benefits were 8.2%8.4% of service revenue in the first sixnine months of 2008 compared to 8.9%8.7% during the same period in 2007. Salaries and benefits expense decreased due to office consolidations and operational efficiencies.efficiencies, offset by $0.3 million in severance recorded.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses decreased by $0.3$0.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 0.4%0.5% of service revenue in the first sixnine months of 2008 compared to 0.9%0.8% in the first sixnine months of 2007. The decrease in facilities and telecommunication expense is due to the impact of the relocation and consolidation of facilities for the automotive lead generation business in 2007.

Other operating expenses decreased by $2.1$3.4 million. Other operating expenses were 15.0%14.9% of service revenue in the first sixnine months of 2008 compared to 17.8%17.5% for the same period in 2007. The decrease in 2008 is due to a decrease in the amounts allocated from shared services, and a decrease in bad debt expense at the automotive lead generation business.business, offset by $0.3 million in expense related to office consolidation.

Depreciation and amortization increased $1.8 million. The increase is due to the $1.3 million impairment charge related to the write-off of identifiable intangible assets and $0.4 million related to office consolidation. Depreciation and amortization was 1.2%3.6% and 1.1% of service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

Income from operations was $9.2$10.8 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 2008 compared to $7.4$11.8 million in the same period in 2007. The results for the nine months ended September 2008 includes an impairment charge of approximately $1.3 million related to identifiable intangible assets and approximately $1.2 million in restructuring charges. The operating margin percentage increased from 13.5%14.5% to 18.0%14.8% primarily due to the impact of operational efficiencies at the automotive credit reporting subsidiary, including the impact of lower allocations from shared services and operating improvements in the automotive lead generation business.business offset by expenses related to office consolidation including the intangible impairment charge.

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Employer Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $109.2$163.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $3.6$8.6 million compared to service revenue of $112.8$172.0 million in the same period of 2007. The decrease was a result of a reduction in revenue of $6.4$13.1 million from existing businesses offset by the addition of $2.8$4.5 million of revenue from acquisitions. The decrease in service revenue from existing businesses is directly related to the slowdown in hiring in the United States and abroad. This is offset by the 2007 and 2008 acquisitions and continued international growth.

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Salaries and benefits decreased by $1.9$5.5 million. Salaries and benefits were 37.2%36.2% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 37.6%37.5% in the same period of 2007. The decrease is a direct effect of office closings in 2007 and the shift of personnel to shared services, offset by an increase for international growth. . In addition, there was approximately $0.5 million in severance costs recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2008 for office consolidations.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increaseddecreased by $0.3 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.6%4.5% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 4.2%4.4% in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

Other operating expenses increased by $3.4$4.3 million. Other operating expenses were 18.0%17.7% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 14.4%14.3% for the same period of 2007. The increase in other operating expenses is primarily due to the increase in allocation for shared services, increase in bad debt, and foreign currency losses.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.5$2.1 million primarily due to the addition of intangible assets related to the acquisitions and the rollout of new software projects. Approximately $0.5 million was recorded related to asset write downs for the office consolidations.

The operating margin percentage decreased from 10.6% to 5.9%. The operating margin was 7.0% excluding the restructuring charges. Income from operations was $6.5$13.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, a decrease of $5.4 million compared to income from operations of $11.9$18.5 million in the same period of 2007. The operating margin percentage decreased from 10.7% to 8.0%. The decrease in the operating margin is primarily due to a change in the revenue mix of the businesses in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007 and restructuring costs of $1.1 million incurred in 2008.2007.

Multifamily Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $38.3$58.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, an increase of $1.0 million compared to service revenue of $37.3$57.0 million in the same period of 2007. The 2.8% organic1.9% growth from existing businesses is driven by expanded market share and an increase in products and services.

Salaries and benefits expenses are comparable to the same period of 2007.decreased $0.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 35.6%34.4% of service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 36.6%35.8% of service revenue in the same period of 2007. The decrease is related to a decrease in employees offset by $0.3 million in severance recorded.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses are comparable to the same period of 2007.decreased $0.2 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.8%4.6% and 5.1%5.0% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

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Other operating expenses decreased $0.3$0.7 million. Other operating expenses were 14.1%13.7% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 15.4%15.1% in the same period of 2007. The decrease is due to management’s focus to reduce costs.

Depreciation and amortization increased $0.4$0.7 million. Depreciation and amortization was 7.3% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 6.3%6.2% in the same period of 2007. The increase is related to asset additions the rollout of new software projects.

Income from operations was $11.3$18.0 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to income from operations of $10.2$16.3 million in the same period of 2007. The operating margin percentage increased from 27.3%28.5% to 29.6%31.0% due to increased revenue from the renter’s insurance program and cost containment with revenue growth.containment.

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Investigative and Litigation Services Segment

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Service revenue was $44.7$63.3 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, an increase of $16.6$10.4 million compared to service revenue of $28.1$52.9 million in the same period of 2007. The increase is primarily due to the growth in the segment’s electronic discovery business of the Litigation Support Services division.

Salaries and benefits increased by $4.7$3.4 million. Salaries and benefits were 39.6%40.0% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 46.1%41.5% in the same period of 2007. The increase is mainly due to the increase of employees in the Litigation supportSupport Services division to support the revenue growth and compensation related to revenue and profitability.

Facilities and telecommunication expenses increased $0.5 million. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 3.3%3.5% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 3.7%3.2% in the same period of 2007. The increase is related to geographic expansion and new business development efforts in this segment.

Other operating expenses increased by $2.2$2.6 million. Other operating expenses were 13.0%13.2% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 12.7%10.9% for the same period of 2007. The expense increase is related to geographic expansion and new business development efforts in this segment.

Depreciation and amortization were flat when compared to the same period of 2007.increased by $0.2 million. Depreciation and amortization was 3.6%3.9% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to 5.3%4.2% in the same period of 2007.

The operating margin percentage increased from 28.3% to 38.2%.was 37.0% and 37.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Income from operations was $17.1$23.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $7.9$19.6 million for the same period of 2007. The increase in margin is primarily due to the significant revenue increase on the higher margin electronic discovery business.

Corporate

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

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. The corporateCorporate expenses were $19.6$28.2 million in the sixnine months ended 2008 compared to expenses of $26.6$35.7 million in the same period of 2007. The decrease is primarily related to the $8.0 million of severance costs recorded for the former CEO in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007.

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Consolidated Results

SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 Compared to SixNine Months Ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007

Consolidated service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 was $370.7$545.3 million, a decrease of $17.1$37.2 million compared to service revenue of $387.8$582.5 million in the same period in 2007. Acquisitions accounted for $10.8$15.5 million increase in revenue growth offset by $27.9$52.7 million of revenue decline at existing businesses. The decrease in service revenue is directly related to the downturn in domestic hiring, the decline in the mortgage industry, weakness in the credit markets, and overall economic slowdown. This is offset by organic growth in the Employer Services segment international service revenue and the Investigative and Litigation Support segment.

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Salaries and benefits decreased $4.0$9.5 million. Salaries and benefits were 34.9%34.6% of service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 34.4%34.0% for the same period in 2007. The decrease is primarily due to strategic reductions in employees, office closuresconsolidations and the departure of our former CEO in 2007. In connection with the former CEO’s Transition Agreement, the Company recorded compensation expense of $8.0 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007, reflecting the value of the cash severance payment of $4.4 million and the value of the previously unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and stock options. This is offset by the increase related to customary annual salary increases, acquisitions and additional employees added to support international growth.

Facilities and telecommunication increased by $0.8$0.2 million compared to the same period in 2007. Facilities and telecommunication expenses were 4.4% of service revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 4.0%4.1% in the same period of 2007. The increase is primarily related to acquisitions, relocation expenses, and international expansion, offset by office consolidations.

Other operating expenses decreased by $0.6$3.8 million compared to the same period in 2007. Other operating expenses were 12.3%12.0% and 12.0%11.9% of service revenue for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The decrease is due to a decrease in temporary labor, leased equipment, marketing, and office expenses related to the overall initiative to reduce costs. This is offset by an increase in shared services allocations and acquisitions.

Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.6$4.0 million due to an increase in amortization of intangible assets as a result of acquisitions, fixed asset additions and the roll out of internally developed software, offset by certain fixed assets and intangibles becoming fully depreciated. Approximately $0.7$0.8 million was recorded related to asset write downs and $1.6 million related to identifiable intangible assets write downs for the office consolidations.

The consolidated operating margin was 13.8%13.4% for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared to 14.4%15.5% for the same period in 2007. Excluding restructuring costs of $1.7$4.5 million in 2008, the consolidated operating margin was 14.3%14.2%.

Income from operations was $51.2$72.9 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $55.9$90.1 million for the same period in 2007. Results of operationoperations for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 includesinclude restructuring costs of $4.5 million. Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 include restructuring costs of $1.7 million.million and $8.0 in severance costs related to the departure of our CEO in March 2007. The decrease of $4.7$17.2 million is comprised of an increasedecreases in operating income of $1.8$12.4 million in Lender Services, $11.5 million in Data Services, $1.0 million in Dealer Services, $9.1$5.3 million in Employer Services, offset by increases in operating income of $3.8 million in Investigative and Litigation Support Services and $1.2$1.7 million at Multifamily Services offset by decreases in operating income of $9.4 million in Lender Services, $9.0 million in Data Services, $5.4 million in Employer Services and a decrease of corporateCorporate expenses of $7.0$7.5 million.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview

The Company’s principal sources of capital include, but are not limited to, existing cash balances, operating cash flows and borrowing under its Secured Credit Facility. The Company’s short-term and long-term liquidity depends primarily upon its level of net income, working capital management (accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses) and bank borrowings. The Company believes that, based on current forecasts and anticipated market conditions, sufficient operating cash flow will be generated to meet substantially all operating needs, to make planned capital expenditures, scheduled debt payments, and tax obligations for the next twelve months. Any material variance of operating results could require us to seek other funding alternatives including raising additional capital.

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.

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Statements of Cash Flows

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. As of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, cash and cash equivalents were $41.6$45.5 million.

Net cash used inprovided by operating activities of continuing operations was $2.5$33.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of $49.8$88.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.same period in 2007.

Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations decreased by $52.3$55.5 million from the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007 to the same period of 2008 while income from continuing operations was $29.9$42.5 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and $29.3$48.1 million for the same period in 2007. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to income tax payments of $59.4$75.7 million, the majority of which were made in the first quarter of 2008 and payments made for annual incentive compensation. The tax payment waspayments were primarily related to the gain on sale of investment securities recognized in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations was $78.4$86.4 million and $48.1$58.1 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. In the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, cash in the amount of $59.2 million was used for acquisitions (including $45.9$42.9 million related to earnout provisions and purchase of minority interests of prior years’ acquisitions) compared to $27.2$28.0 million in 2007. Purchases of property and equipment, including software, were $17.5$24.3 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 compared to $19.2$27.6 million in the same period of 2007.

Cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations was $43.6$20.4 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, compared to cash used in financing activities of continuing operations of $3.9$28.7 million for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2007. In the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008, proceeds from existing credit facilities were $90.0$100.3 million compared to $42.8$50.1 million in 2007. Repayment of debt was $52.0$85.5 million in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 and $51.7$83.2 million in the same period of 2007.

Cash paid for interest decreased $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The reduction is due to the pay down of debt principal with 2007 proceeds from asset dispositions and cash flow from operations.

Debt and Capital

In 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 Credit Agreement is collateralized by the stock of the Company’s subsidiaries.

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At JuneSeptember 30, 2008, the Company had available lines of credit of $175.0$189.8 million and the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants of its loan agreements.

First Advantage filed a new Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of up to 5.0 million 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 of other business entities. The Registration Statement was declared effective on January 9, 2006. A total of 1,338,631 shares were issued for acquisitions as of June 30, 2008.

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First Advantage filed a Registration Statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of up to 2.0 million 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 JuneSeptember 30, 2008.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The following is a schedule of long-term contractual commitments, as of JuneSeptember 30, 2008, over the periods in which they are expected to be paid.

 

In thousands  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  Thereafter  Total  2008  2009  2010  2011  2012  Thereafter  Total

Advertising commitments

  $127  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $127  $109  $—    $—    $—    $—    $—    $109

Minimum contract purchase commitments

   1,496   2,065   1,254  ��410   —     —     5,225   584   1,689   887   260   —     —     3,420

Operating leases

   9,056   13,928   10,230   7,658   6,507   19,638   67,017   4,476   13,945   10,302   7,580   6,284   19,361   61,948

Debt and capital leases

   11,411   9,309   52,535   425   —     —     73,680   2,668   9,870   37,535   424   —     —     50,497

Interest payments related to debt (1)

   2,069   2,604   1,883   4   —     —     6,560   1,517   2,051   1,466   —     —     —     5,034
                                          

Total (2)

  $24,159  $27,906  $65,902  $8,497  $6,507  $19,638  $152,609  $9,354  $27,555  $50,190  $8,264  $6,284  $19,361  $121,008
                                          

 

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

 

(2)Excludes FIN 48 tax liability of $2.2$4.3 million due to uncertainty of payment period.

 

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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, 2007.

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CEO”CFO”), 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 and such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosures.

There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2008 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. The 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 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, 2007.

 

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

None

 

Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

 

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

None

a)The annual meeting of the shareholders (the “Meeting”) of First Advantage Corporation (the “Company”) was held on April 29, 2008.

 

b)The names of the persons who were nominated to serve as directors of the Company for the ensuing year are listed below, together with a tabulation of the results of the voting with respect to each nominee. Each of the persons named was recommended by the Board of Directors and Nominating Committee of the Company and all such nominees were elected.

Name of Nominee

  Votes For  Votes Withheld

Parker Kennedy

  484,633,246  284,687

Anand Nallathambi

  484,634,070  283,863

J. David Chatham

  484,613,393  304,540

Barry Connelly

  484,613,283  304,650

Frank McMahon

  484,634,976  282,957

Donald Nickelson

  484,635,044  282,889

Donald Robert

  484,635,183  282,750

Jill Kanin-Lovers

  484,631,782  286,151

D. Van Skilling

  484,611,388  306,545

David Walker

  483,644,180  1,273,753

Item 5.Other Information

None

 

Item 6.Exhibits

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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: July 31,October 30, 2008  By: /s/ ANAND NALLATHAMBI
    Anand Nallathambi
    Chief Executive Officer
Date: July 31,October 30, 2008  By: /s/ JOHN LAMSON
    John Lamson
    Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

10.1Master License Agreement between First American CoreLogic, Inc. and First Advantage Credco, LLC, effective May 7, 2008.
10.2Data Furnisher Agreement by and between First Advantage Credco, LLC and First American CoreLogic, Inc., dated May 7, 2008.
10.3Service Agreement by and between First Advantage Credco, LLC and Rels Reporting Services, LLC, effective January 1, 2008 and executed June 13, 2008.
10.4Computer Systems and Software Lease and License Agreement by and between First Advantage Credco, LLC and Rels Reporting Services, LLC, effective January 1, 2008, and executed June 13, 2008.

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