DURHAM, N.C., March 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the "Company"), a leading global contract research organization, today announced the granting of an inducement award of restricted stock units ("RSUs") on March 10, 2026, to four newly hired employees. The award consisted of 130,000 RSUs that vest in three equal annual installments starting March 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, Tracy.Krumme@fortrea.com

Sue Zaranek (Media) -- 919-943-5422, media@fortrea.com

Kate Dillon (Media) -- 646-818-9115, kdillon@prosek.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

March 10, 2026 16:15 ET (20:15 GMT)