Fortrea Holdings Inc. 10-Q

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (in millions) The following discussion and analysis is intended to provide a summary of significant factors relevant to the financial performance and condition of Fortrea Holdings Inc., which we refer to in this discussion and analysis as “Fortrea,” the “Company,” “our” and “we”. Prior to the spin-off which was completed on June 30, 2023 (the “Spin” or “the Separation”), Fortrea existed and functioned as part of Labcorp Holdings Inc., which we refer to in this discussion and analysis as “Labcorp” or “Former Parent.” The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated and combined financial statements and corresponding notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Form 10-K”) and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and corresponding notes in Item 1. “Financial Statements.” Unless otherwise noted, the following information and discussion relates to our continuing operations. Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements This Form 10-Q and other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) include or will include forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terms such as “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” or other comparable terms. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not related to present facts or current conditions or that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of places throughout this Form 10-Q and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs, or current expectations concerning, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects and growth strategies, and the industries in which we operate and include, without limitation, statements relating to our future performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. We caution you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry development may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and industry development are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in subsequent periods. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the risks and uncertainties discussed in the “Risk Factors” Section of our Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those reflected in forward-looking statements relating to our operations and business include, among other things: our limited operating history as an independent public company; our dependence on third parties generally to provide services critical to our businesses; the risk that establishment of our accounting and other management systems, and our efforts to improve them, could cost more than anticipated or impact internal controls; the impact of building our brand and increasing our value; our ability to successfully implement our business strategies and execute our long-term value creation strategy; the possibility that Delaware law, our organizational documents, our stockholder rights agreement, and our existing and future debt agreements may impede or discourage a takeover; risks and expenses associated with our international operations including but not limited to currency fluctuations and trade policies; our customer or therapeutic area concentrations; the outcome and impact of pending or future litigation; any deterioration in the macroeconomic environment, which could lead to defaults or cancellations by our customers; the risk that our backlog and net new business may not grow to the extent we anticipate over a specified period of time, that such measures may not be indicative of our future revenues and that we might not realize all of the anticipated future revenue reflected in our backlog; our ability to generate sufficient net new business awards, or the risk that net new business awards are delayed, terminated, reduced in scope, or fail to go to contract; the risk that we may underprice our contracts, overrun our cost estimates, or fail to receive approval for, or experience delays in documentation of change orders; and other factors described in the Form 10-K and from time to time in documents that we file with the SEC. 26 Table of Contents All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and we do not undertake any obligation, other than as may be required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments. Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends, or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and should only be viewed as historical data. For a further discussion of the risks relating to our business, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Company Overview Fortrea, a Delaware corporation incorporated on January 31, 2023, is a leading global contract research organization (“CRO”) providing biopharmaceutical product and medical device development solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device customers. We offer customers highly flexible delivery models that include Full Service, Functional Service Provider (“FSP”), and Hybrid Service structures. We have a rich history of providing clinical development services for over 30 years across more than 20 therapeutic areas, first as Covance and later as Labcorp Drug Development. On June 30, 2023, we completed the Spin from Labcorp. We leverage our global scale, scientific and therapeutic expertise, clinical data insights, technology innovation, industry network and decades of experience as a standalone company and as a business unit prior to the Spin to deliver tailored solutions to our customers. With what we believe is a distinctive market offering, Fortrea meets growing global demand for clinical development services. Our team of more than 14,500 employees is able to conduct operations in approximately 100 countries and delivers comprehensive phase I – IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and consulting services for our customers. Our offering is scaled to deliver focused and agile solutions to customers globally, streamlining the biopharmaceutical product and medical device development process. Sale of Assets Relating to the Enabling Services Segment On March 9, 2024, the Company, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortrea Inc. (the “Seller”), entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Endeavor Buyer LLC, an affiliate of Arsenal Capital Partners, pursuant to which the Seller agreed to sell, and to cause its affiliates to sell, certain assets relating to its Enabling Services Segment (the “Transaction”), including the sale of equity interests of Fortrea Patient Access Inc. and its subsidiaries and Endpoint Clinical, Inc. and its subsidiaries. The final adjusted purchase price for the Transaction was $340.0, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, with $295.0 paid at closing and $45.0 to be paid upon achievement of certain transition-related milestones, which includes certain services provided through a Transition Services Agreement. The Transaction closed during the second quarter of 2024. The first milestone payment in the amount of $20.0 was received in the first quarter of 2025. The second and final milestone payment in the amount of $25.0 was received in the third quarter of 2025. The decision to sell such assets relating to the Enabling Services Segment represented a strategic shift that had a significant effect on the Company's results and operations for the periods presented. As a result, the operations of the Enabling Services Segment have been classified as loss from discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Backlog Our backlog consists of anticipated future revenue from business awards that either have not started, or that are in process and have not been completed. Our backlog also reflects any cancellation or adjustment activity related to these awards. The average duration of our contracts will fluctuate from period to period based on the contracts comprising our backlog at any given time. The majority of our contracts contain early termination provisions that typically require notice periods ranging from 30 to 90 days. We adjust backlog for foreign currency fluctuations and exclude from backlog amounts that have been recognized as revenue in our statements of operations. Our backlog was $7.6 billion as of September 30, 2025. 27 Table of Contents We do not believe that, as a sole measure, our backlog is a consistent indicator of future revenue because it has been, and likely will continue to be, affected by a number of factors, including the variable size and duration of projects, many of which are performed over several years, and changes to the scope of work during the course of projects. Additionally, projects may be canceled or delayed by the customer or regulatory authorities. We generally do not have a contractual right to the full amount of the contract award reflected in our backlog. If a customer cancels a contract, we generally will be reimbursed for the costs we have incurred. For a further discussion of the risks relating to our business, see the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. RESULTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 compared with Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 The following tables present the financial measures that management considers to be the most significant indicators of the Company's performance. Revenues Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Revenues $ 701.3 $ 674.9 3.9 % $ 2,062.9 $ 1,999.4 3.2 % The Company’s revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 were $701.3, an increase of 3.9% from revenues of $674.9 in the corresponding period in 2024. The change in revenues was due to an increase in organic revenues of 3.5% and favorable foreign currency translation of 0.4%. The Company defines organic growth as the change in revenues excluding the year over year impact of acquisitions, divestitures and currency. The 3.5% increase in organic revenues was primarily driven by increases in revenue in both our clinical pharmacology and clinical development businesses. The increase in clinical pharmacology was primary driven by higher demand and study mix, including higher levels of pass through costs. Clinical development growth was driven by net new business, including higher pass through costs as projects progress through their lifecycle. These increases were partially offset by changes in portfolio mix on longer duration studies as well as lower functional service provider revenue. The Company’s revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were $2,062.9, an increase of 3.2% from revenues of $1,999.4 in the corresponding period in 2024. The change in revenues was due to an increase in organic revenues of 3.0% and favorable foreign currency translation of 0.2%. The 3.0% increase in organic revenues was primarily driven by an increase in revenue in our clinical pharmacology business, including higher pass through costs. This increase was partially offset by lower clinical development revenues resulting primarily from the mix of complex and longer duration studies in our portfolio as well as lower functional service provider revenue, which more than offset revenue from net new business, including higher pass through costs as projects progress through their lifecycle. Direct Costs, Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Direct costs $ 578.6 $ 526.6 9.9 % $ 1,690.2 $ 1,606.1 5.2 % Direct costs as a % of revenues 82.5 % 78.0 % 81.9 % 80.3 % Direct costs consist primarily of payroll and related benefits for project-related employees, reimbursable expenses (pass through costs), transition services agreement costs, information technology costs, and other direct costs. 28 Table of Contents Direct costs increased 9.9% during the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Direct costs increased as a percentage of revenues to 82.5% during the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to 78.0% in the corresponding period in 2024. The increase in direct costs was primarily due to an increase in pass through costs and stock compensation, as well as lower research and development tax credits. This increase was partially offset by lower headcount and personnel costs. Direct costs increased 5.2% during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared with the corresponding period in 2024. Direct costs increased as a percentage of revenues to 81.9% during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to 80.3% in the corresponding period in 2024. The increase in direct costs was primarily due to an increase in pass through costs, stock compensation and direct study related expenses, as well as lower research and development tax credits. This increase was partially offset by lower headcount and personnel costs. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Exclusive of Depreciation and Amortization Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Selling, general and administrative expenses $ 106.8 $ 136.3 (21.6) % $ 353.4 $ 412.6 (14.3) % Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of administrative payroll and related benefit charges, transition services agreement costs, information technology costs, other facility charges, advertising and promotional expenses, administrative travel and credit loss provisions. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 21.6% during the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared with the corresponding period in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower transition service agreement and information technology costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by 14.3% during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared with the corresponding period in 2024. The decrease was primarily due to lower transition service agreement and information technology costs. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in costs to support the establishment of our corporate functions as a stand-alone company as well as costs associated with the receivable securitization program. Depreciation Expense Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Depreciation expense $ 4.8 $ 6.0 (20.0) % $ 14.8 $ 18.9 (21.7) % The decrease in depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the corresponding periods in 2024, was due to a decrease in depreciable property, plant and equipment, primarily IT assets. Amortization Expense Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Amortization of intangibles and other assets $ 14.8 $ 15.2 (2.6) % $ 43.9 $ 45.6 (3.7) % T he change in amortization of intangibles and other assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 , as compared to the corresponding periods in 2024, was due to certain intangible assets reaching the end of their useful lives during the first quarter of 2025. 29 Table of Contents Goodwill and other asset impairments Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Goodwill and other asset impairments $ — $ — nm $ 797.9 $ — nm Goodwill impairment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $— and $797.9, respectively. The impairment for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was specific to the Clinical Development reporting unit. There were no goodwill and other asset impairments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Restructuring and Other Charges Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Restructuring and other charges $ 4.9 $ 8.8 (44.3) % $ 21.7 $ 22.5 (3.6) % During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $4.9 and $21.7, respectively, which are reflected within restructuring and other charges in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. These charges are associated with Company actions to streamline its operations and eliminate redundant positions including $3.2 in impairment of facility related assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2025. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded net restructuring charges of $8.8 and $22.5, respectively. These charges are associated with Company actions to align resources, and restructure certain operations and include eliminating redundant positions and aligning resources and facilities for cost improvements and to meet customer requirements. Interest Expense Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Interest expense $ 22.6 $ 22.4 0.9 % $ 68.2 $ 101.9 (33.1) % The increase in interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with the corresponding period in 2024, was not significant. The decrease in interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with the corresponding period in 2024, was primarily due to the pay down of $70.2 on term loan A and $412.5 on term loan B, and the write-off of $12.2 of debt issuance costs associated with the pay down, during the six months ended June 30, 2024. Foreign Exchange Loss Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Foreign exchange loss $ (2.6) $ (0.2) 1200.0 % $ (28.1) $ (7.0) 301.4 % 30 Table of Contents The foreign exchange loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the foreign exchange loss for three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to the fluctuations in the U.S. Dollar against the British Pound and the Euro. Other, net Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Change 2025 2024 Change Other, net $ 5.1 $ 4.8 6.3 % $ 7.9 $ 15.1 (47.7) % The increase in other, net for the three months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with the corresponding period in 2024, was not significant. The decrease in other, net for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared with the corresponding period in 2024, was primarily related to a change in the estimated amount of the contingent consideration payment on a sale of a facility to a third party. This decrease was partially offset by income related to services provided under transition services agreements. Income Tax (Benefit) Expense Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024 Income tax (benefit) expense $ (12.8) $ (17.3) $ 6.3 $ (2.5) Income tax (benefit) expense as a % of loss before tax 44.6 % 48.3 % (0.7) % 1.2 % For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company's effective tax rate was 44.6% compared to the 2024 tax rate of 48.3%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company's effective tax rate was (0.7)% compared to the 2024 tax rate of 1.2%. The fluctuations in the quarter-to-date and year-to-date periods were primarily due to goodwill impairment with no tax benefit, withholding taxes on 2025 non-U.S. earnings that are not permanently reinvested, U.S. operating losses with a partial valuation allowance, and non-deductible compensation expense. Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Position The Company manages cash flow to fund and invest in operational growth, capital expenditures, and credit facility repayments. In connection with the Spin, we incurred indebtedness in an aggregate principal amount of $1,640.0, which consists of borrowings under senior secured term loan facilities and senior secured notes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, we paid down $70.2 on term loan A and $412.5 on term loan B. We have also entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility, which consists of a five-year facility in the principal amount of up to $450.0 as further discussed in Note 7, “Debt” to our condensed consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2025, there were no balances outstanding on the Company’s revolving credit facility and there were $2.3 in letters of credit issued under the letter of credit sublimit, resulting in $447.7 available for borrowing. The maximum revolver borrowing outstanding was $138.0 and $75.5 during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. On October 20, 2025, the Company commenced a tender offer to repurchase up to $75.7 of the Company’s outstanding 7.50% Senior secured notes due 2030. The tender offer, which expires on November 18, 2025, is intended to comply with relevant provisions of the indenture governing the Notes relating to the Company’s requirement to repurchase a portion of the outstanding Notes following Fortrea’s sale of assets relating to its Enabling Services Segment. The above is a summary provided for informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell any securities of the Company. The full details of the debt tender offer, including complete instructions on how to tender notes, are included in the offer to purchase which we distributed to noteholders. 31 Table of Contents On May 6, 2024, we entered into a three-year $300.0 accounts receivable securitization program (the “Receivables Facility”). Under this program, Fortrea Inc. conveys receivable balances to a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity, which in turn, may sell receivables to a third-party financial institution in exchange for cash. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had sold $300.0 of receivables, which were derecognized from the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. We believe our existing cash and cash flows generated from operations, plus existing credit facilities, will be sufficient to cover the needs of our current and planned operations for at least the next 12 months. From time to time, we routinely evaluate strategic opportunities, including potential acquisitions, joint ventures or investments in complementary businesses. We may also access capital markets through the issuance of debt or equity, which we may use in connection with the acquisition of complementary businesses or other significant assets, or for other strategic opportunities, or general corporate purposes. Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 The cash flows related to discontinued operations have not been segregated and are included in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and the discussion of the cash flow activity. In summary, the Company’s cash flows were as follows: Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 2024 Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities $ (15.6) $ 245.7 Net cash provided by investing activities 21.9 248.1 Net cash used for financing activities (0.6) (496.7) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 7.1 (0.4) Net change in cash and cash equivalents $ 12.8 $ (3.3) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2025 and 2024 totaled $131.3 and $105.3, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid instruments, such as commercial paper, time deposits and other money market instruments, which have maturities when purchased of three months or less. Cash Flows from Operating Activities During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company’s operations used $15.6 of cash as compared to $245.7 of cash provided by operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in cash used of $261.3 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily due to decreases in cash received from unearned revenue and accounts receivable, driven by the sale of receivables under the Receivables Facility during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and an increase in cash used for accounts payable. These cash decreases were partially offset by lower use of cash for prepaid expenses, interest and income taxes. Cash Flows from Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $21.9 as compared to $248.1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The $226.2 decrease in net cash provided by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily due to $276.6 of net proceeds from the sale of the Enabling Services Segment during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 offset by receipt of the first and second milestone payments related to the sale during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, and a year over year decrease in capital expenditures. Capital expenditures were $17.7 and $28.7 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 were 0.9% of revenues, primarily in connection with projects to support growth in the Company's core businesses. The Company intends to continue to pursue selective investments in key therapeutic areas, business areas and geographies to drive growth and to improve efficiency of the Company's operations. Such expenditures are expected to be funded by cash flow from operations. 32 Table of Contents Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net cash used for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $0.6 compared to cash used for financing activities of $496.7 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Cash used for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was not significant. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company does not have any off-balance sheet financing other than short term operating leases and letters of credit. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates We have chosen accounting policies that management believes are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position in conformity with U.S. GAAP. We apply these accounting policies in a consistent manner. The Company’s critical accounting policies are summarized in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the consolidated and combined financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. The application of these accounting policies requires that we make estimates and assumptions about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, contingent assets and liabilities, and related disclosures. These estimates, assumptions and judgments are based on historical experience, current trends and other factors believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management evaluates these estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis. If actual results ultimately differ from previous estimates, the revisions are included in results of operations when the actual amounts become known. The accounting policies that involve the most significant estimates, assumptions and management judgments used in preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, or are the most sensitive to change due to outside factors, are discussed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis in the Form 10-K. Goodwill Our policy is to assess goodwill for impairment annually as of October 1, with more frequent assessments if events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Based on the annual test performed on October 1, 2024, it was previously determined that the fair values of our reporting units were greater than the carrying values, resulting in no impairment. For the Clinical Development reporting unit, the fair value of the business exceeded the book value by approximately 10% as of October 1, 2024. During the first and second quarters of 2025, due to sustained declines in our share price and uncertainties in global macroeconomic conditions, we determined that indicators of impairment existed. As a result, we performed interim impairment tests as of March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025. There were no indicators of impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2025. Based upon the results of the quantitative assessment as of March 31, 2025, we concluded that the fair value of the Clinical Development reporting unit was less than its carrying value and recorded a goodwill impairment of $488.8. Based upon the results of the quantitative assessment as of June 30, 2025, we concluded that the fair value of the Clinical Development reporting unit was less than its carrying value and recorded a goodwill impairment of $309.1. For the Clinical Pharmacology reporting unit, the fair value of the business substantially exceeded the book value as of March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025. 33 Table of Contents Although we believe that the current assumptions and estimates used in our goodwill impairment analysis are reasonable, supportable, and appropriate, continued efforts to maintain or improve the performance of these businesses could be impacted by unfavorable or unforeseen changes which could impact the existing assumptions used in the impairment analysis. Various factors could reasonably be expected to unfavorably impact existing assumptions: primarily delays in new customer bookings and the related delay in revenue from new customers, increases in customer termination activity or increases in operating costs. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for the purposes of the goodwill impairment analysis will prove to be accurate predictions of future performance. It is possible that our conclusions regarding impairment or recoverability of goodwill in any reporting unit could change in future periods. There can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions used in our goodwill impairment testing performed as of March 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 will prove to be accurate predictions of the future, if, for example, (i) the businesses do not perform as projected, (ii) overall economic conditions in 2025 or future years vary from current assumptions (including changes in discount rates), (iii) business conditions or strategies for a specific reporting unit change from current assumptions, including loss of major customers, (iv) investors require higher rates of return on equity investments in the marketplace or (v) enterprise values of comparable publicly traded companies, or actual sales transactions of comparable companies, were to decline, resulting in lower multiples of revenues and EBITDA. If our share price was to suffer further sustained declines in the future, or other indicators of impairment are present in future reporting periods, additional impairment testing will be required, which could result in further impairment charges in future periods. 34 Table of Contents