GCI vs FTRE Comparison

Gannett Co Inc is a digital newspaper company providing local media and marketing solutions in the U.S. The group operates in three segments, Domestic Gannett Media, Newsquest, and Digital Marketing Solutions. The majority of revenue is from the Domestic Gannett Media segment. The company's brands include USA TODAY and more than 250 daily newspapers as well as digital marketing services companies, including ReachLocal, WordStream, and others. The company produces more than 350 annual events, such as themed expos. The company also operates in the U.K. through the U.K. media company Newsquest, providing more than 150 local media brands.

Fortrea Holdings is a late-stage contract research organization, or CRO, that provides comprehensive Phase I through IV clinical trial management, clinical pharmacology, and patient access solutions. The company works with emerging and large biopharma, medical device, and diagnostic companies to run their clinical trials as a functional-service provider, full-service provider, and offers hybrid trials. In 2023, Fortrea was formed as an independent, publicly traded company after Labcorp spun off its clinical development business, which it acquired via its purchase of Covance in 2015 for $6.1 billion. Fortrea has 19,000 staff members across 90 countries.