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

Fortrea Grants Restricted Stock Units to New Employees as Inducement Awards Under Nasdaq Rule

By Hana Yamamoto
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Fortrea, a global contract research organization, announced the granting of 240,500 restricted stock units to 10 newly hired employees as inducement awards under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting June 10, 2027, to incentivize retention and attract talent. This move aligns with Fortrea's growth strategy in the clinical development solutions sector.

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

  • Fortrea granted 240,500 RSUs to 10 new employees as inducement awards to attract and retain talent.
  • The RSUs vest over three years, starting June 10, 2027, contingent on continuous employment.
  • The awards comply with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and are part of the company’s Amended and Restated 2025 Inducement Award Plan.

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 at Fortrea.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Bluesky.

Fortrea Contacts:

Tracy Krumme (Investors) – 984-385-6707, [email protected]
Sue Zaranek (Media) – 919-943-5422, [email protected]
Kate Dillon (Media) – 646-818-9115, [email protected]


Risks

  • Employee retention depends on continued employment until vesting dates, posing a risk if employees leave early.
  • Market perception could be sensitive to dilution effects from new equity grants.
  • The efficacy of inducement awards to attract and retain talent in the competitive CRO industry remains uncertain.

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