Hudson Global Acquires Hunt & Badge

Rhea-AI Summary

Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) has announced the acquisition of Hunt & Badge Consulting Private Limited, expanding its footprint in the Indian recruitment market. This strategic move enhances Hudson RPO's capabilities by leveraging Hunt & Badge's extensive client relationships and expertise.

CEO Jeff Eberwein stated that this acquisition is expected to generate significant value for clients, teams, and stockholders, while synergizing with the previously acquired Karani. The company aims to continue its disciplined strategy of pursuing growth through accretive bolt-on acquisitions.

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• Expansion in the Indian recruitment market through acquisition of Hunt & Badge.
• Access to Hunt & Badge's established client relationships with multinationals.
• Potential synergies identified with previous acquisition, Karani, enhancing market presence.

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Expands in India Market

Identifies Numerous Synergies

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. (the “Company” or “Hudson RPO”) (Nasdaq: HSON), a leading global total talent solutions company, announced today the acquisition of Hunt & Badge Consulting Private Limited (“Hunt & Badge” or “H&B”), an India-headquartered provider of recruitment services to customers operating in India. Hunt & Badge partners with companies of all sizes, including well-known multinationals, across a variety of industries to meet their talent procurement needs.

“We are very excited to welcome the Hunt & Badge team to Hudson RPO and believe this accretive combination will generate considerable value for our clients, team, and stockholders,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “The addition of H&B expands Hudson RPO’s footprint further into the India recruitment market with an impressive array of deep client relationships with notable multinational companies. H&B’s highly dedicated and experienced delivery team makes it a natural fit for Hudson RPO. We have identified many potential synergies between the two companies – particularly with last year’s Karani acquisition, whose size, breadth, and growing database of candidates in the Indian market complements H&B’s recruitment expertise and local market knowledge, creating a well-rounded India-focused enterprise with the ability to leverage the global market leadership and reputation of Hudson RPO.”

Mr. Eberwein continued, “Today’s announcement represents the continuation of our disciplined approach to pursuing accretive bolt-on acquisitions to strategically expand Hudson RPO’s capabilities and capacity.”

About Hudson Global

Hudson Global, Inc. is a leading 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 design tailored solutions 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.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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FAQ

What is the significance of Hudson Global's acquisition of Hunt & Badge?

The acquisition enhances Hudson Global's presence in the Indian market, providing access to Hunt & Badge's strong client relationships and recruitment expertise.

How will the acquisition impact Hudson Global's stockholders?

It is expected to generate significant value for Hudson Global's stockholders through enhanced capabilities and synergies.

What is the strategic importance of expanding into the Indian market for HSON?

Expanding into India allows HSON to tap into a growing recruitment market and leverage local expertise to better serve clients.

What are the expected synergies from the Hunt & Badge acquisition?

Synergies include enhanced recruitment capabilities through integration with the previous Karani acquisition, improving service offerings in the Indian market.