NEW YORK, June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Fortrea Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE).Shareholders who purchased shares of FTRE during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.CONTACT US HERE:https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/fortrea-holdings-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=152955&from=4CLASS PERIOD: July 3, 202 ...

Core Viewpoint - A class action has been filed against Fortrea Holdings, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors regarding the progress of its pre-spin projects and financial expectations following its spin-off from Labcorp [1][2][4]. Group 1: Company Background - Fortrea Holdings, Inc. is a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides development solutions for biopharmaceutical products and medical devices [1]. - The company was spun off from Labcorp Holdings Inc. in June 2023 and entered into transition services agreements (TSAs) with Labcorp for various support services [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On March 3, 2025, Fortrea announced that its revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for 2025 were not meeting prior expectations, indicating that pre-spin projects were underperforming [3]. - The company reported that its pre-spin projects were "late in their life cycle" and had lower revenue and profitability than anticipated for 2025, leading to a significant stock price drop of 25.05% to $10.38 per share [3]. Group 3: Allegations and Misstatements - The complaint alleges that Fortrea overestimated the revenue contributions from pre-spin projects and overstated potential cost savings from exiting TSAs, inflating its EBITDA targets for 2025 [4]. - It is claimed that the viability of Fortrea's post-spin business model and financial prospects were also overstated during the class period [4].

NEW YORK, June 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading securities law firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announces that a lawsuit has been filed against Fortrea Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE) and certain of the Company’s senior executives for potential violations of the federal securities laws. If you invested in Fortrea you are encouraged to obtain additional information by visiting https://www.bfalaw.com/cases-investigations/fortrea-holdings-inc-class-action-lawsuit. Investors have until August 1, 2025, to ask th ...

Core Viewpoint - Fortrea has adopted a limited-duration stockholder rights plan to protect the long-term value for all stockholders and ensure fair treatment in potential takeover situations [1][2][3] Summary by Sections Rights Plan Purpose - The Rights Plan aims to enable stockholders to realize long-term investment value and ensure fair treatment during any proposed takeover [2] - It is designed to prevent tactics that could allow control of the Company without appropriate compensation to all stockholders [2] - The plan was initiated in response to significant dislocation in the trading price of the Company's stock and interest from third parties to capitalize on this dislocation [2] Rights Plan Details - The Rights Plan applies equally to all current and future stockholders and does not deter offers or preclude the Board from considering beneficial transactions [3] - Fortrea will issue one right for each share of common stock as of June 23, 2025, with rights becoming exercisable if any person acquires 10% or more of the outstanding common stock [4] - If exercisable, rights holders (excluding the triggering person) can acquire shares at a 50% discount or exchange rights for one share of common stock [4] - The Board can redeem the rights at $0.001 per right, and the plan does not limit future Boards' ability to redeem the rights [4] Company Overview - Fortrea is a leading global provider of clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry, partnering with biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and diagnostic companies [6] - The Company offers phase I-IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services, leveraging over 30 years of experience across more than 20 therapeutic areas [6]

Fortrea is a global contract research organization that provides biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions. In June 2023, Fortrea was spun off into a standalone, publicly traded company by Labcorp Holdings Inc. ("Labcorp"). In connection with the spin-off, Fortrea entered into several transition services agreements (the "TSAs"), pursuant to which it agreed to pay Labcorp for certain transitional services over a set period. As alleged, Fortrea discussed the significant cost savings a ...

NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Fortrea Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTRE). Shareholders who purchased shares of FTRE during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery. CONTACT US HERE: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/fortrea-holdings-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=151931&from=3 CLASS PERIOD: Ju ...

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Fortrea Holdings Inc. and its senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, stemming from allegations of overstating cost savings and revenue projections related to transition services agreements following its spin-off from Labcorp [1][2][4]. Group 1: Company Background - Fortrea Holdings Inc. is a global contract research organization that provides biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions [3]. - The company was spun off from Labcorp Holdings Inc. in June 2023, becoming a standalone publicly traded entity [3]. Group 2: Allegations and Financial Impact - The lawsuit claims that Fortrea exaggerated the cost savings and margin improvements expected from exiting transition services agreements with Labcorp [4]. - Following a report from Jefferies on September 25, 2024, which indicated that the anticipated cost savings were not as significant as previously thought, Fortrea's stock price fell by $2.73, or over 12%, from $22.21 to $19.48 per share [5]. - On March 3, 2025, Fortrea announced disappointing financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, revealing lower-than-expected revenue and profitability from pre-spin projects, leading to a further decline in stock price by $3.47, or over 25%, from $13.85 to $10.38 per share [6].

Core Viewpoint - A class action has been filed against Fortrea Holdings, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors regarding the progress of its pre-spin projects and financial expectations [1][2][4]. Group 1: Company Background - Fortrea Holdings, Inc. is a global contract research organization (CRO) that provides biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions [1]. - The company was spun off from Labcorp Holdings Inc. in June 2023 and operates under several transition services agreements with Labcorp [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On March 3, 2025, Fortrea announced that its revenue and adjusted EBITDA trajectories for 2025 were not in line with prior expectations, leading to a significant stock price drop of $3.47 per share, or 25.05%, closing at $10.38 [3]. - The company indicated that its pre-spin projects were late in their life cycle, resulting in lower revenue and profitability than expected for 2025 [3]. Group 3: Allegations and Misstatements - The complaint alleges that Fortrea overestimated the revenue contributions from pre-spin projects and overstated potential cost savings from exiting transition services agreements [4]. - It is claimed that the company's previously announced EBITDA targets for 2025 were inflated, which misrepresented the viability of its post-spin business model and financial prospects [4].

Core Viewpoint - A lawsuit has been filed against Fortrea Holdings Inc. and its senior executives for potential violations of federal securities laws, stemming from allegations of overstating cost savings and revenue projections related to transition services agreements following its spin-off from Labcorp [1][2][4]. 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 into a standalone, publicly traded company by Labcorp Holdings Inc. in June 2023 [3]. Group 2: Allegations and Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that Fortrea overstated the cost savings and margin improvements expected from exiting transition services agreements with Labcorp, as well as the revenue from pre-spin projects [4]. - The case is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, titled Deslande v. Fortrea Holdings Inc., et al., No. 1:25-cv-04630 [2]. Group 3: Stock Performance and Market Reaction - Following a report from Jefferies on September 25, 2024, which indicated that Fortrea's anticipated cost savings were not as significant as previously thought, the stock price fell by $2.73, or over 12%, from $22.21 to $19.48 per share [5]. - On March 3, 2025, Fortrea announced disappointing Q4 and full year 2024 financial results, leading to a further decline in stock price by $3.47, or over 25%, from $13.85 to $10.38 per share [6].

Summary of Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Charles River Laboratories International (CRL) - **Event**: 2025 Conference on June 04, 2025 Key Points Financial Performance - Q1 revenue decline was reported at **-1.8%**, which was better than expected [6] - Operating income (OI) margin improved by **60 basis points** [6] - Earnings per share (EPS) grew by **3%** [6] - Cost structure reduced by approximately **5%**, leading to cost savings of **$175 million** in 2025 and forecasted **$225 million** for 2026 [12][13] - Guidance for EPS improved by **€0.20** to a range of **€9.3 to €9.8** and revenue growth adjusted to **-4.5% to -2.5%** [7] Strategic Initiatives - A strategic review is underway to enhance shareholder value, involving a comprehensive analysis of all business segments [19][21] - The company is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as part of the strategic review [21] - Management believes the stock price is currently undervalued, particularly following recent FDA announcements [24] Business Segments Performance - **Manufacturing Solutions**: Targeting **30% margins** by the end of the year, driven by Biologics Testing and Microbial Solutions [26][27] - **Pharma Segment**: Strong bookings attributed to timing post-budget approvals, but revenue is still declining [36][37] - **Biotech Segment**: Two quarters of growth observed, but cautious outlook due to funding concerns in 2025 [38][39] Cost Management - Significant cost-saving measures include site consolidation, staffing reductions, and process improvements [12][14] - Approximately **20 sites** are being consolidated, maintaining service levels while reducing overall footprint [13] Regulatory Environment - The FDA's focus on non-animal methods (NAMS) is seen as an evolution in drug development, with CRL already generating **$200 million** in revenue from NAMS [50][51] - The company has invested in the Alternative Methods Advancement Program (AMAP) to further develop non-animal testing methods [51] Academic and Government Spending - Academic and government clients contribute about **6%** of CRL's revenue, with NIH funding being a small part of that [56] - No significant impact from government budget changes has been observed yet, but potential effects may be seen in 2026 [57][58] Market Trends - The company is observing a trend in pharma licensing, particularly with Chinese assets, but prefers work originating from the U.S. for preclinical activities [41][42] - Price pressures are expected to remain stable, with no major improvements anticipated in the near term [47] Additional Insights - The company is optimistic about future bookings and client engagement, particularly in the pharma sector [39][40] - Management is focused on maintaining operational efficiency while navigating a challenging market environment [9][10] This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the conference call, highlighting the company's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and market outlook.