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Hudson Global Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results
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Hudson Global Reports 2022 Third Quarter Results

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON) ("Hudson Global" or "the Company"), a leading global total talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.

2022 Third Quarter Summary

  • Revenue of $48.7 million increased 8.2% from the third quarter of 2021 and 15.9% in constant currency.
  • Adjusted net revenue of $24.2 million increased 34.2% from the third quarter of 2021 and 41.8% in constant currency.
  • Net income was $1.0 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, compared to net income of $1.5 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $0.58 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.78 in the third quarter of 2021.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)* was $3.0 million, flat versus adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2021.
  • Total cash including restricted cash was $22.7 million at September 30, 2022.

“In the third quarter of 2022, our business exhibited solid revenue and adjusted net revenue growth versus the prior year quarter, while adjusted EBITDA remained flat year over year,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Global. “The third quarter’s results were impacted by a reduction in Project RPO work as well as a slowdown in hiring activity in the technology sector, which is expected to continue into 2023. Despite these headwinds, activity at most existing clients remains robust and our sales pipeline is heavily focused on the healthcare sector. We are confident in our ability to manage the business in this environment, and we remain well positioned to respond to the needs of our clients going forward.”

* The Company provides non-GAAP measures as a supplement to financial results based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Constant currency, adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA, adjusted net income or loss, and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are defined in the segment tables at the end of this release and a reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included within such segment tables.

Regional Highlights

All growth rate comparisons are in constant currency.

Americas

In the third quarter of 2022, Americas revenue of $12.6 million increased 69% and adjusted net revenue of $11.9 million increased 70% from the third quarter of 2021. Organic growth as well as the acquisition of Karani in Q4 2021 contributed to the region’s overall performance. EBITDA increased to $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2022 from EBITDA of $0.6 million in same period last year. The region generated adjusted EBITDA of $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million in the same period last year.

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific revenue of $30.0 million remained flat year-over-year while adjusted net revenue of $8.3 million increased 12% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. EBITDA was $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to EBITDA of $1.8 million in the same period one year ago, and adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2021.

Europe

Europe revenue in the third quarter of 2022 increased 36% to $6.2 million and adjusted net revenue of $3.9 million increased 51% from the third quarter of 2021. EBITDA increased to $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to EBITDA of $0.1 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2021.

Corporate Costs

In the third quarter of 2022, the Company’s corporate costs were $1.0 million compared to $0.9 million in the prior year quarter. Corporate costs in the third quarter of 2022 and 2021 excluded non-recurring expenses of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the third quarter of 2022 with $22.7 million in cash, including $0.3 million in restricted cash. The Company used $0.1 million in cash flow from operations during the third quarter of 2022 compared to generating $2.3 million of cash flow from operations in the third quarter of 2021.

Share Repurchase Program

In the third quarter of 2022, the Company repurchased 32,615 shares for $1.1 million. Since the beginning of 2019, the Company has reduced its share count by 13% and continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital. Under its $10 million common stock share repurchase program, the Company has $0.6 million remaining.

NOL Carryforward

As of December 31, 2021, Hudson Global has $312 million of usable net operating losses (“NOL”) in the U.S., which the Company considers to be a very valuable asset for its stockholders. In order to protect the value of the NOL for all stockholders, the Company has a rights agreement and charter amendment in place that limit beneficial ownership of Hudson Global common stock to 4.99%. Stockholders who wish to own more than 4.99% of Hudson Global common stock, or who already own more than 4.99% of Hudson Global common stock and wish to buy more, may only acquire additional shares with the Board’s prior written approval.

COVID-19 Update

The Company is monitoring the business environment surrounding COVID-19 and continues to proactively address this situation as it evolves. The Company believes it can continue to take appropriate actions to manage the business in this challenging environment due to the flexibility of its workforce and the strength of its balance sheet.

Conference Call/Webcast

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss this announcement. Individuals wishing to listen can access the webcast on the investor information section of the Company’s web site at hudsonrpo.com.

If you wish to join the conference call, please use the dial-in information below:

  • Toll-Fee Dial-In Number: (866) 652-5200
  • International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-6060

The archived call will be available on the investor information section of the Company’s web site at hudsonrpo.com.

About Hudson Global

Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading global total talent solutions provider operating under the brand name Hudson RPO. We deliver innovative, customized recruitment outsourcing and total talent solutions to organizations worldwide. Through our consultative approach, we develop tailored talent solutions designed to meet our clients’ strategic growth initiatives. As a trusted advisor, we meet our commitments, deliver quality and value, and strive to exceed expectations.

For more information, please visit us at hudsonrpo.com or contact us at ir@hudsonrpo.com.

Investor Relations:
The Equity Group
Lena Cati
212 836-9611 / lcati@equityny.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that the Company believes to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s future financial condition, results of operations, business operations and business prospects, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “anticipate,” "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "predict," "believe" and similar words, expressions and variations of these words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to important factors, risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including industry and economic conditions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Such factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, global economic fluctuations; rising inflationary pressures and interest rates; the adverse impacts of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic; the Company’s ability to successfully achieve its strategic initiatives; risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the Company; the Company’s ability to operate successfully as a company focused on its RPO business; risks related to fluctuations in the Company’s operating results from quarter to quarter; the loss of or material reduction in our business with any of the Company’s largest customers; the ability of clients to terminate their relationship with the Company at any time; competition in the Company’s markets; the negative cash flows and operating losses that may recur in the future; risks relating to how future credit facilities may affect or restrict our operating flexibility; risks associated with the Company’s investment strategy; risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations, political events, natural disasters or health crises, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine conflict; the Company’s dependence on key management personnel; the Company’s ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, management, and advisors; the Company’s ability to collect accounts receivable; the Company’s ability to maintain costs at an acceptable level; the Company’s heavy reliance on information systems and the impact of potentially losing or failing to develop technology; risks related to providing uninterrupted service to clients; the Company’s exposure to employment-related claims from clients, employers and regulatory authorities, current and former employees in connection with the Company’s business reorganization initiatives, and limits on related insurance coverage; the Company’s ability to utilize net operating loss carry-forwards; volatility of the Company’s stock price; the impact of government regulations; and restrictions imposed by blocking arrangements. Additional information concerning these, and other factors is contained in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. The Company assumes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Financial Tables Follow

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
               
  Three Months Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended September 30,
    2022     2021       2022       2021  
Revenue $ 48,686   $ 45,010     $ 151,564     $ 119,145  
               
Operating expenses:              
Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses   24,487     26,979       74,518       73,305  
Salaries and related   18,897     14,130       56,379       37,001  
Office and general   2,675     1,883       7,863       5,525  
Marketing and promotion   1,015     540       3,049       1,300  
Depreciation and amortization   356     117       1,017       340  
Total operating expenses   47,430     43,649       142,826       117,471  
Operating income   1,256     1,361       8,738       1,674  
Non-operating income (expense):              
Interest income, net   23     8       28       27  
Other income (expense), net   16     33       (42 )     (57 )
Income before income taxes   1,295     1,402       8,724       1,644  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes   340     (92 )     1,657       475  
Net income $ 955   $ 1,494     $ 7,067     $ 1,169  
Earnings per share:              
Basic $ 0.31   $ 0.51     $ 2.35     $ 0.40  
Diluted $ 0.30   $ 0.49     $ 2.25     $ 0.39  
Weighted-average shares outstanding:              
Basic   3,034     2,931       3,010       2,910  
Diluted   3,150     3,022       3,138       2,976  
                             

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
       
  September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,406     $ 21,714  
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $51 and $196, respectively   29,149       25,748  
Restricted cash, current   154       222  
Prepaid and other   2,478       1,476  
Total current assets   54,187       49,160  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $884 and $807, respectively   677       371  
Operating lease right-of-use assets   800       477  
Deferred tax assets, net   1,422       1,345  
Restricted cash   184       177  
Goodwill   4,884       4,219  
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $1,369 and $532, respectively   4,796       5,488  
Other assets   13       5  
Total assets $ 66,963     $ 61,242  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable $ 1,488     $ 871  
Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits   11,384       10,961  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   7,077       6,748  
Note payable – short term   1,250       750  
Operating lease obligations, current   395       363  
Total current liabilities   21,594       19,693  
Income tax payable   80       470  
Operating lease obligations   404       118  
Note payable – long term         1,250  
Other liabilities   519       395  
Total liabilities   22,597       21,926  
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding          
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 20,000 shares authorized; 3,818 and
3,694 shares issued; 2,791 and 2,707 shares outstanding, respectively
  4       4  
Additional paid-in capital   491,035       489,249  
Accumulated deficit   (427,456 )     (434,523 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax   (2,511 )     (85 )
Treasury stock, 1,027 and 987 shares, respectively, at cost   (16,706 )     (15,329 )
Total stockholders’ equity   44,366       39,316  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 66,963     $ 61,242  
               

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS – QUARTER TO DATE
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                   
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Americas   Asia Pacific   Europe   Corporate   Total
Revenue, from external customers $ 12,555   $ 29,965   $ 6,166   $     $ 48,686  
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) $ 11,926   $ 8,324   $ 3,949   $     $ 24,199  
Net income                 $ 955  
Provision from income taxes                   340  
Interest income, net                   (23 )
Depreciation and amortization                   356  
EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 810   $ 1,244   $ 279   $ (705 )     1,628  
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges   140     339     73     (568 )     (16 )
Stock-based compensation expense   195     95     81     174       545  
Non-recurring severance and professional fees   55     37         143       235  
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)   620                   620  
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 1,820   $ 1,715   $ 433   $ (956 )   $ 3,012  
                   
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Americas   Asia Pacific   Europe   Corporate   Total
Revenue, from external customers $ 7,423   $ 32,273   $ 5,314   $     $ 45,010  
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) $ 7,030   $ 7,925   $ 3,076   $     $ 18,031  
Net income                 $ 1,494  
Provision for income taxes                   (92 )
Interest income, net                   (8 )
Depreciation and amortization                   117  
EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 604   $ 1,809   $ 111   $ (1,013 )     1,511  
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges   75     319     32     (459 )     (33 )
Stock-based compensation expense   139     102     91     367       699  
Non-recurring severance and professional fees               231       231  
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)   566                   566  
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 1,384   $ 2,230   $ 234   $ (874 )   $ 2,974  

(1) Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating income (expense), stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring severance and professional fees (“Adjusted EBITDA”) are presented to provide additional information about the Company’s operations on a basis consistent with the measures which the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Furthermore, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
(3) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of acquisition agreements.
   

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS – YEAR TO DATE (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                   
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Americas   Asia Pacific   Europe   Corporate   Total
Revenue, from external customers $ 41,581   $ 91,042   $ 18,941   $     $ 151,564  
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) $ 39,437   $ 25,711   $ 11,898   $     $ 77,046  
Net income                 $ 7,067  
Provision from income taxes                   1,657  
Interest income, net                   (28 )
Depreciation and amortization                   1,017  
EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 5,515   $ 5,533   $ 977   $ (2,312 )     9,713  
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges   475     919     325     (1,677 )     42  
Stock-based compensation expense   516     227     195     848       1,786  
Non-recurring severance and professional fees   183     37         171       391  
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)   2,031                   2,031  
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 8,720   $ 6,716   $ 1,497   $ (2,970 )   $ 13,963  
                   
For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Americas   Asia Pacific   Europe   Corporate   Total
Revenue, from external customers $ 17,350   $ 86,414   $ 15,381   $     $ 119,145  
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) $ 16,232   $ 20,563   $ 9,045   $     $ 45,840  
Net income                 $ 1,169  
Provision for income taxes                   475  
Interest income, net                   (27 )
Depreciation and amortization                   340  
EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 153   $ 3,574   $ 657   $ (2,427 )     1,957  
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges   234     986     256     (1,419 )     57  
Stock-based compensation expense   395     231     172     997       1,795  
Non-recurring severance and professional fees   23             330       353  
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)   1,247                   1,247  
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) $ 2,052   $ 4,791   $ 1,085   $ (2,519 )   $ 5,409  
                   

(1) Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) Non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and non-GAAP earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-operating (income) expense, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring severance and professional fees (“Adjusted EBITDA”) are presented to provide additional information about the Company’s operations on a basis consistent with the measures which the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income, cash flows from operating activities, and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as a measure of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Furthermore, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
(3) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of acquisition agreements.
   

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF CONSTANT CURRENCY MEASURES
(in thousands) (unaudited)

The Company operates on a global basis, with the majority of its revenue generated outside of the United States. Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can affect its results of operations. Constant currency information compares financial results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. The Company defines the term “constant currency” to mean that financial data for a previously reported period are translated into U.S. dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that were used to translate financial data for the current period. Changes in revenue, adjusted net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), other non-operating income (expense), operating income (loss) and EBITDA (loss) include the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company’s management reviews and analyzes business results in constant currency and believes these results better represent the Company’s underlying business trends. The Company believes that these calculations are a useful measure, indicating the actual change in operations. There are no significant gains or losses on foreign currency transactions between subsidiaries. Therefore, changes in foreign currency exchange rates generally impact only reported earnings.

  Three Months Ended September 30,
    2022       2021  
  As   As   Currency   Constant
  reported   reported   translation   currency
Revenue:              
Americas $ 12,555     $ 7,423     $ (13 )   $ 7,410  
Asia Pacific   29,965       32,273       (2,193 )     30,080  
Europe   6,166       5,314       (787 )     4,527  
Total $ 48,686     $ 45,010     $ (2,993 )   $ 42,017  
Adjusted net revenue (1)              
Americas $ 11,926     $ 7,030     $ (12 )   $ 7,018  
Asia Pacific   8,324       7,925       (498 )     7,427  
Europe   3,949       3,076       (454 )     2,622  
Total $ 24,199     $ 18,031     $ (964 )   $ 17,067  
SG&A:(2)              
Americas $ 11,088     $ 6,350     $ (12 )   $ 6,338  
Asia Pacific   6,647       5,795       (369 )     5,426  
Europe   3,607       2,934       (434 )     2,500  
Corporate   1,245       1,474             1,474  
Total $ 22,587     $ 16,553     $ (815 )   $ 15,738  
Operating income (loss):              
Americas $ 617     $ 590     $ (1 )   $ 589  
Asia Pacific   1,569       2,108       (125 )     1,983  
Europe   345       137       (21 )     116  
Corporate   (1,275 )     (1,474 )           (1,474 )
Total $ 1,256     $ 1,361     $ (147 )   $ 1,214  
EBITDA (loss):              
Americas $ 810     $ 604     $ 2     $ 606  
Asia Pacific   1,244       1,809       (102 )     1,707  
Europe   279       111       (14 )     97  
Corporate   (705 )     (1,013 )           (1,013 )
Total $ 1,628     $ 1,511     $ (114 )   $ 1,397  

(1) Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) SG&A is a measure that management uses to evaluate the segments’ expenses and includes salaries and related costs and other selling, general and administrative costs.
   

HUDSON GLOBAL INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

  Adjusted   Diluted Shares   Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Net Income   Outstanding   Share (1)
Net income $ 955   3,150   $ 0.30
Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax)   236   3,150     0.08
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2)   637   3,150     0.20
Adjusted net income (3) $ 1,828   3,150   $ 0.58

  Adjusted   Diluted Shares   Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Net Income   Outstanding   Share (1)
Net income $ 1,494   3,022   $ 0.49
Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax)   231   3,022     0.08
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2)   625   3,022     0.21
Adjusted net income (3) $ 2,350   3,022   $ 0.78

(1) Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
(2) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of the Coit acquisition, including a promissory note for $1.35 million payable over three years, and $500k of the Company’s common stock vesting over 30 months, as well as earn out payments. In addition, in 2022 represents compensation expense payable in the form of a CFO retention payment per the terms of the Karani acquisition.
(3) Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are Non-GAAP measures defined as reported net income or loss and reported net income or loss per diluted share before items such as acquisition-related costs and non-recurring severance and professional fees after tax that are presented to provide additional information about the Company’s operations on a basis consistent with the measures that the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for net income or loss and net income or loss per share and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as measures of the Company’s profitability or liquidity. Further, adjusted net income or loss and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
   

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