Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Fortrea Holdings Inc. and its senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, specifically related to the company's financial disclosures and performance claims [1][2]. Group 1: Company Background - Fortrea Holdings Inc. is a global contract research organization that provides biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions. It was spun off from Labcorp Holdings Inc. in June 2023 [3]. - Following the spin-off, Fortrea entered into transition services agreements (TSAs) with Labcorp, agreeing to pay for certain transitional services over a specified period [3]. Group 2: Allegations and Financial Performance - The lawsuit alleges that Fortrea overstated the cost savings and margin improvements expected from exiting the TSAs, as well as the revenue from pre-spin projects [4]. - On September 25, 2024, a report from Jefferies indicated that the anticipated cost savings from exiting the TSAs were not as significant as previously claimed, leading to a stock price decline of $2.73 per share, or over 12% [5]. - On March 3, 2025, Fortrea announced disappointing Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, revealing lower-than-expected revenue and profitability from pre-spin projects, resulting in a further stock price decline of $3.47 per share, or over 25% [6].
FTRE FRAUD CLASS ACTION: Fortrea Holdings Inc. Investors may have been Affected by Fraud –Contact BFA Law by August 1 Legal Deadline (NASDAQ:FTRE)