Contracts: Symphony Technology Group acquires First Advantage

Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group has bought First Advantage, an international provider of workforce solutions.

Private equity firm Symphony Technology Group has bought First Advantage, an international provider of workforce solutions.

Under the terms of the agreement, First Advantage will operate as a portfolio company of the Symphony Technology Group.

The current chief executive of First Advantage, Todd Mavis, will remain in that position in the company.

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