HireQuest Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter 2023
- Franchise royalties increased by 20.5% to $8.7 million in Q2 2023. Total revenue also increased by 12.4% to $9.0 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $3.9 million.
- Income from operations decreased by 37.4% to $2.7 million in Q2 2023. SG&A expenses increased by 74.5% to $5.6 million. Net income from continuing operations decreased by 57.2% to $2.1 million.
GOOSE CREEK, SC / ACCESSWIRE / August 10, 2023 / HireQuest, Inc. (Nasdaq:HQI), a national franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Second Quarter 2023 Summary
- Franchise royalties increased
20.5% to$8.7 million compared to$7.2 million in the prior year period. - Total revenue increased
12.4% to$9.0 million compared to$8.0 million in the prior year period. - Income from operations decreased
37.4% to$2.7 million compared to$4.3 million in the prior year period. - Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased
74.5% to$5.6 million compared to$3.2 million in the prior year period, primarily related to expenses from the MRI acquisition and workers' compensation. - Net income from continuing operations decreased
57.2% to$2.1 million , or$0.15 per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of$4.8 million , or$0.35 per diluted share in the prior year period. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$3.9 million compared to$5.8 million in the prior year period.
Year-To-Date 2023 Summary
- Franchise royalties increased
30.7% to$18.0 million compared to$13.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022. - Total revenue increased
25.3% to$18.8 million compared to$15.0 million in the prior year period. - Income from operations decreased
26.6% to$6.0 million compared to$8.1 million in the prior year period. - SG&A increased
95.1% to$11.5 million compared to$5.9 million in the prior year period. - Net income from continuing operations was
$4.4 million , or$0.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of$5.3 million , or$0.39 per diluted share in the prior year period, primarily related to increased expenses including SG&A, and interest and other financing expenses. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$8.5 million compared to$10.8 million in the prior year period.
System-wide sales for the second quarter of 2023 increased to
Rick Hermanns, HireQuest's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are encouraged by our performance this quarter in light of the current economic environment; these results reinforce our confidence in the HireQuest business model which includes over 400 franchisee-owned offices. Late last year, we purchased MRI Network, adding an additional franchise offering for executive search services with over 200 franchise offices in the U.S. and internationally. This was a large acquisition and we incurred certain expenses related to the purchase that we expect will come down over the balance of the year as we drive synergies. We are increasingly well positioned with a diverse mix of staffing options and a strong presence across key geographic regions, and we look forward to continuing to build our position as a leading provider of temporary workforce hiring and professional recruiting solutions."
Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Franchise royalties in the second quarter of 2023 were
SG&A expenses in the second quarter of 2023 were
Depreciation and amortization in the second quarter of 2023 was approximately
Other miscellaneous income for the second quarter of 2023 was approximately
Interest and other financing expense in the second quarter of 2023 was approximately
Income tax expense was approximately
Net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2023 decreased
Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2023 was
Year-To-Date 2023 Financial Results
Franchise royalties for the six-months ended June 30, 2023, were
SG&A expenses in the first half of 2023 were
For the first half of 2023, other miscellaneous income was approximately
Net income from continuing operations in the year-to-date period for 2023 was
Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2023 was
Balance Sheet and Capital Structure
Cash was
Working capital as of June 30, 2023, was
At June 30, 2023, assuming continued covenant compliance, availability under the line of credit was approximately
On June 15, 2023, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of
Conference Call
HireQuest will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results.
Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern time
Toll-free dial-in number: 877-545-0523
International dial-in number: 973-528-0016
Entry Code: 973182
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2359/48721 and via the investor relations section of HireQuest's website at www.hirequest.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available through August 24, 2023.
Toll Free: 877-481-4010
International: 919-882-2331
Replay Passcode: 48721
About HireQuest
HireQuest, Inc. is a nationwide franchisor of direct dispatch, executive search, and commercial staffing solutions for HireQuest Direct, HireQuest, Snelling, HireQuest Health, DriverQuest, TradeCorp, MRI, SearchPath Global, and Northbound Executive Search franchised offices across the United States. Through its national network of over 400 franchisee-owned offices across the United States, HireQuest provides employment for approximately 81,000 individuals annually that work for thousands of customers in numerous industries including construction, light industrial, manufacturing, hospitality, clerical, medical, travel, financial services, and event services. For more information, visit www.hirequest.com
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Company Contact:
HireQuest, Inc.
David Hartley, Vice President of Corporate Development
(800) 835-6755
Email: cdhartley@hirequest.com
Investor Relations Contact:
IMS Investor Relations
John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau
(203) 972-9200
Email: hirequest@imsinvestorrelations.com
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HireQuest, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value data) | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
ASSETS | (unaudited) | |||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 2,071 | $ | 3,049 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | 51,089 | 45,728 | ||||||
Notes receivable | 1,110 | 817 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses, deposits, and other assets | 2,602 | 1,833 | ||||||
Prepaid workers' compensation | 997 | 503 | ||||||
Total current assets | 57,869 | 51,930 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,365 | 4,353 | ||||||
Workers' compensation claim payment deposit | 1,470 | 1,231 | ||||||
Franchise agreements, net | 22,292 | 23,144 | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net | 10,353 | 10,690 | ||||||
Goodwill | 5,870 | 5,870 | ||||||
Other assets | 142 | 325 | ||||||
Notes receivable, net of current portion and reserve | 4,042 | 2,675 | ||||||
Intangible asset held for sale - discontinued operations | 1,405 | 3,065 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 107,808 | $ | 103,283 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 163 | $ | 448 | ||||
Line of credit | 16,504 | 12,543 | ||||||
Term loans payable | 505 | 704 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 3,061 | 3,408 | ||||||
Accrued payroll, benefits, and payroll taxes | 4,619 | 5,602 | ||||||
Due to franchisees | 11,334 | 9,846 | ||||||
Risk management incentive program liability | 1,384 | 877 | ||||||
Workers' compensation claims liability | 3,028 | 3,352 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 40,598 | 36,780 | ||||||
Term loan payable, net of current portion | 348 | 3,291 | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | 261 | 60 | ||||||
Workers' compensation claims liability, net of current portion | 2,124 | 2,573 | ||||||
Franchisee deposits | 2,431 | 2,325 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 45,762 | 45,029 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity | ||||||||
Preferred stock - | - | - | ||||||
Common stock - | 14 | 14 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 33,666 | 32,844 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost - 40 shares | (146 | ) | (146 | ) | ||||
Retained earnings | 28,512 | 25,542 | ||||||
Total stockholders' equity | 62,046 | 58,254 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 107,808 | $ | 103,283 |
HireQuest, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Income
(unaudited)
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(in thousands, except per share data) | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Franchise royalties | $ | 8,704 | $ | 7,221 | $ | 18,027 | $ | 13,797 | ||||||||
Service revenue | 286 | 779 | 821 | 1,248 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue | 8,990 | 8,000 | 18,848 | 15,045 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5,625 | 3,223 | 11,470 | 5,878 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 700 | 521 | 1,397 | 1,020 | ||||||||||||
Income from operations | 2,665 | 4,256 | 5,981 | 8,147 | ||||||||||||
Other miscellaneous income (expense) | 99 | 1,458 | 142 | (1,922 | ) | |||||||||||
Interest income | 68 | 54 | 114 | 148 | ||||||||||||
Interest and other financing expense | (314 | ) | (109 | ) | (854 | ) | (157 | ) | ||||||||
Net income before income taxes | 2,518 | 5,659 | 5,383 | 6,216 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 465 | 861 | 1,012 | 926 | ||||||||||||
Net income from continuing operations | 2,053 | 4,798 | 4,371 | 5,290 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (45 | ) | 93 | 267 | 204 | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,008 | $ | 4,891 | $ | 4,638 | $ | 5,494 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.39 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | - | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.40 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | ||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.35 | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.39 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations | - | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.36 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.40 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 13,720 | 13,607 | 13,699 | 13,591 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 13,817 | 13,691 | 13,779 | 13,686 |
HireQuest, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited)
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(in thousands) | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 2,008 | $ | 4,891 | $ | 4,638 | $ | 5,494 | ||||||||
Interest expense | 314 | 109 | 854 | 157 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 465 | 861 | 1,012 | 926 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 700 | 521 | 1,397 | 1,020 | ||||||||||||
WOTC related costs | 125 | 163 | 270 | 294 | ||||||||||||
EBITDA | 3,612 | 6,545 | 8,171 | 7,891 | ||||||||||||
Non-cash compensation | 259 | 364 | 621 | 610 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition related charges, net | - | (1,294 | ) | (340 | ) | 2,299 | ||||||||||
Impairment of notes receivable | - | 233 | - | - | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 3,871 | $ | 5,848 | $ | 8,452 | $ | 10,800 |
SOURCE: HireQuest, Inc.
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