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]

Thakral succeeds Interim CEO, Peter M. Neupert, who will remain chairman of the board DURHAM, N.C., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced that Fortrea’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) named Anshul Thakral as Fortrea’s CEO, effective August 4, 2025. He was also appointed to serve as a director on the Company’s Board, effective as of that date. Thakral succeeds Interim CEO, Peter M. Neupert, who will r ...

Peter M. Neupert, Fortrea’s Lead Independent Director, will serve as Interim CEO as Thomas Pike steps downDURHAM, N.C., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced that Thomas Pike is stepping down from his role as Fortrea’s Chief Executive Officer and as Chairman of its Board. Fortrea’s Lead Independent Director, Peter M. Neupert, will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair, beginning May 1 ...

Recognized in both pre-and post-approval pharmacovigilance operationsDURHAM, N.C., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced it has been recognized as a “Leader” for pharmacovigilance (PV) operations by Everest Group in its annual Pharmacovigilance Operations PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Fortrea’s top position was recognized in both pre-and post-approval PV operations in Everest Group’s proprietary framework, which assess ...

Company Announcement - Fortrea will release its first quarter 2025 financial results on May 12, 2025, before the market opens [1] - A conference call will be held at 9:00 am ET on the same day to review the financial results and conduct a Q&A session [1] Participation Details - Participants can register for the earnings call online at the Fortrea Investor Relations website and are advised to join at least 10 minutes early to avoid delays [2] - A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the event on the Fortrea Investor Relations website [2] 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 [3] - 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 [3] - Fortrea operates in about 100 countries, providing focused and agile solutions to its customers globally [3]