OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. ( HSON) ("Hudson Global" or "the Company"), a leading global total talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
2023 Second Quarter Summary
- Revenue of $44.9 million decreased 20.8% from the second quarter of 2022 and 17.7% in constant currency.
- Adjusted net revenue of $22.6 million decreased 17.2% from the second quarter of 2022 and 15.4% in constant currency.
- Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $0.36 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $1.25 in the second quarter of 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)* was $2.6 million, a decrease versus adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2022.
- In the second quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased $0.6 million of stock and has now completed its $10 million common stock repurchase program.
- The Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $5 million common stock repurchase program effective August 8, 2023.
- Total cash including restricted cash was $23.0 million at June 30, 2023.
“In the second quarter of 2023, lower hiring activity, particularly in the technology sector, led to declines in revenue, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA versus the prior year quarter,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Global. “Activity in other sectors remained in line with expectations, and we continued to win new business in the second quarter of 2023. Although the timing of a recovery in the technology sector is difficult to predict, we are confident in our ability to manage the business in this environment and 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 second quarter of 2023, Americas revenue of $8.6 million decreased 40% and adjusted net revenue of $8.3 million decreased 40% from the second quarter of 2022. EBITDA loss was $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 from EBITDA of $2.3 million in same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to breakeven in the second quarter of 2023 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million in the same period last year.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific revenue of $28.4 million increased 1% and adjusted net revenue of $9.6 million increased 11% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. EBITDA was $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to EBITDA of $2.3 million in the same period one year ago, and adjusted EBITDA was $2.5 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Europe
Europe revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased 34% to $7.9 million and adjusted net revenue of $4.7 million increased 10% from the second quarter of 2022. EBITDA increased to $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to EBITDA of $0.6 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2022.
Corporate Costs
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company's corporate costs were $1.0 million, approximately flat versus the prior year quarter. Corporate costs in the second quarter of 2023 and 2022 excluded non-recurring expenses of $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company ended the second quarter of 2023 with $23.0 million in cash, including $0.4 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $2.6 million in cash flow from operations during the second quarter of 2023 compared to generating $7.6 million of cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2022. The Company also paid off its $1.3 million acquisition-related note in the second quarter.
Share Repurchase Program
In the second quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased 27,277 shares for $0.6 million and has now completed its $10 million common stock repurchase program. The company continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital and authorized a new $5 million common stock repurchase program effective August 8, 2023.
NOL Carryforward
As of December 31, 2022, Hudson Global has $303 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.
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-Free Dial-In Number: (833) 816-1383
- International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-0476
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 [email protected].
Investor Relations:
The Equity Group
Lena Cati
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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 the Russian invasion of 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; restrictions imposed by blocking arrangements; and a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that could have a significant adverse effect on our business and the price of our common stock. 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 June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 44,897 | $ | 56,723 | $ | 87,969 | $ | 108,640 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses | 22,314 | 29,449 | 43,622 | 55,793 | |||||||||||
| Salaries and related | 17,393 | 19,221 | 34,871 | 37,482 | |||||||||||
| Office and general | 2,549 | 2,757 | 5,488 | 5,188 | |||||||||||
| Marketing and promotion | 932 | 1,079 | 1,913 | 2,034 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 354 | 337 | 702 | 661 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 43,542 | 52,843 | 86,596 | 101,158 | |||||||||||
| Operating income | 1,355 | 3,880 | 1,373 | 7,482 | |||||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | 130 | 3 | 194 | 5 | |||||||||||
| Other (expense) income, net | (50 | ) | (9 | ) | 83 | (58 | ) | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 1,435 | 3,874 | 1,650 | 7,429 | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 857 | 781 | 718 | 1,317 | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 578 | $ | 3,093 | $ | 932 | $ | 6,112 | |||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.19 | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 2.04 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.98 | $ | 0.30 | $ | 1.95 | |||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 3,084 | 3,028 | 3,059 | 2,997 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 3,138 | 3,146 | 3,130 | 3,132 | |||||||||||
| HUDSON GLOBAL, INC. | ||||||||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,638 | $ | 27,123 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses of $102 and $51, respectively | 27,462 | 26,270 | ||||||
| Restricted cash, current | 169 | 160 | ||||||
| Prepaid and other | 2,795 | 1,959 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 53,064 | 55,512 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,086 and $950, respectively | 555 | 673 | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,271 | 685 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 1,792 | 1,475 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 197 | 194 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 4,879 | 4,875 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,207 and $1,647, respectively | 3,974 | 4,516 | ||||||
| Other assets | 14 | 12 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 65,746 | $ | 67,942 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 1,323 | $ | 1,678 | ||||
| Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits | 8,204 | 11,584 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 7,812 | 6,273 | ||||||
| Note payable – short term | — | 1,250 | ||||||
| Operating lease obligations, current | 569 | 337 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 17,908 | 21,122 | ||||||
| Income tax payable | — | 81 | ||||||
| Operating lease obligations | 702 | 348 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 452 | 599 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 19,062 | 22,150 | ||||||
| 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; 3,889 and 3,823 shares issued; 2,823 and 2,794 shares outstanding, respectively | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 492,423 | 491,567 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (426,513 | ) | (427,394 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax | (1,702 | ) | (1,639 | ) | ||||
| Treasury stock, 1,066 and 1,029 shares, respectively, at cost | (17,528 | ) | (16,746 | ) | ||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 46,684 | 45,792 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
