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Fortrea Announces Grant of Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

Key Takeaway: Fortrea has announced the granting of 240,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) to 10 new employees as an inducement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments starting June 10, 2027, contingent on the employees' continuous employment. This initiative aims to attract new talent to the company.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Fortrea is expanding its workforce with new hires.
  • The inducement awards are a strategic move to attract talent.
  • The company is compliant with Nasdaq listing regulations.

Full Press Release Details

DURHAM, N.C., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Fortrea(Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (“CRO”), today announced the granting of an inducement award of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) on June 10, 2026, to 10 newly hired employees. The award consisted of 240,500 RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments starting June 10, 2027, subject to the employee’s continuous employment through the applicable vesting date. The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s Amended and Restated 2025 Inducement Award Plan and the award agreements covering the grants. These awards follow Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are intended as an inducement material to the individual becoming a new employee of the Company.

About Fortrea

Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. We partner with emerging and large biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostic companies to drive healthcare innovation that accelerates life changing therapies to patients. Fortrea provides phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology and consulting services. Fortrea’s solutions leverage three decades of experience spanning more than 20 therapeutic areas, a passion for scientific rigor, exceptional insights and a strong investigator site network. Our talented and diverse team working in about 100 countries is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to clients globally. Learn more about how Fortrea is streamlining drug development atFortrea.comand follow us onLinkedIn,XandBluesky.

Fortrea Contacts:

Tracy Krumme (Investors) – 984-385-6707,Tracy.Krumme@fortrea.comSue Zaranek (Media) – 919-943-5422,media@fortrea.comKate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115,kdillon@prosek.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the inducement awards granted by Fortrea?

Fortrea granted 240,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) to 10 new employees.

When will the RSUs vest for Fortrea's new employees?

The RSUs will vest in three equal annual installments starting June 10, 2027.

What is the purpose of the inducement awards?

The awards are intended to attract new talent to Fortrea as part of Nasdaq compliance.

How many employees received the RSUs?

Ten newly hired employees received the inducement awards.

Last updated: Jun 10, 2026