[Form 4] Fortrea Holdings Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Fortrea Holdings Inc. (FTRE) reporting person Robert Parks, Chief Accounting Officer, had Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) settle into common stock and completed a sell-to-cover tax withholding sale. On 09/15/2025, 24,934 RSUs vested and were settled into 24,934 shares at $0 per RSU as part of scheduled vesting. On 09/16/2025, Parks sold 7,338 shares at a weighted-average price of $9.95 to satisfy tax withholding required by the company’s equity plan. After these transactions, Parks beneficially owned 19,046 shares and held an aggregate 67,721 RSUs (remaining unvested). The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/17/2025.
- 24,934 RSUs vested and converted to 24,934 shares, demonstrating planned executive equity compensation being realized
- Reporting person retains material equity exposure with 19,046 shares plus 67,721 RSUs outstanding, aligning management with shareholder interests
- 7,338 shares sold via sell-to-cover, reducing direct shareholdings (transaction executed at a weighted-average price of $9.95)
- Sale was at or near current market levels (trades between $9.81 and $10.24), which may slightly dilute perceived insider accumulation signals
Insights
TL;DR: Routine executive RSU vesting with a mandated sell-to-cover; modest change in direct holdings, no indication of discretionary sale.
The filing documents scheduled vesting of 24,934 RSUs into common stock and a contemporaneous sell-to-cover of 7,338 shares to satisfy tax obligations. The sale was executed at prices between $9.81 and $10.24, producing a weighted average of $9.95. This is a non-discretionary, plan-mandated transaction and therefore carries limited informational value about the reporting person’s view on FTRE equity. Post-transaction direct ownership is 19,046 shares with 67,721 RSUs outstanding, indicating continued equity exposure tied to future vesting.
TL;DR: Standard insider reporting of plan-driven activity; reflects compensation mechanics rather than a trading decision.
The disclosure clarifies that the share disposals were to cover tax withholding under the issuer’s equity incentive election, not discretionary sales. The settlement schedule (first installment vested 09/13/2025, subsequent installments on future anniversaries) is disclosed, showing multi-year retention incentives. No indications of accelerated vesting, policy exceptions, or irregular transfer agents actions are present. Documentation appears complete and compliant with Section 16 reporting requirements.