Hudson Global Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Hudson Global reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2021, with Q4 revenue of $50.1 million, up 83.2% YoY. Adjusted net revenue rose 97.8% to $22.3 million. Net income increased to $2.1 million, or $0.70 per share, compared to $1.2 million in Q4 2020. For the full year, revenue reached $169.2 million, a 66.8% increase, with a net income of $3.2 million, up from a loss of $1.2 million in 2020. The company ended Q4 with $22.1 million in cash and $1.7 million remaining under its share repurchase program, highlighting a robust balance sheet and strong operational cash flow.

Positive

• Q4 revenue increased 83.2% YoY to $50.1 million.
• Adjusted net revenue rose 97.8% YoY to $22.3 million.
• Net income for Q4 was $2.1 million vs. $1.2 million in Q4 2020.
• Full year 2021 revenue reached $169.2 million, 66.8% higher than 2020.
• Net income for 2021 was $3.2 million, recovering from a loss in 2020.
• The company ended Q4 with $22.1 million in cash and positive cash flow.

Negative

• None.

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON), a leading global talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

2021 Fourth Quarter Summary

• Revenue of $50.1 million increased 83.2% from the fourth quarter of 2020, or 82.9% in constant currency.
  
  
• Adjusted net revenue of $22.3 million increased 97.8% from the fourth quarter of 2020, or 97.1% in constant currency.
  
  
• Net income of $2.1 million, or $0.70 per basic and $0.67 per diluted share, versus net income of $1.2 million, or $0.41 per basic and diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* increased to $1.02 from adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)^* increased to $4.6 million, versus adjusted EBITDA of $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.
  

2021 Full-Year Summary

• Revenue of $169.2 million increased 66.8% from 2020, or 55.5% in constant currency.
  
  
• Adjusted net revenue of $68.2 million increased 74.4% from 2020, or 65.4% in constant currency.
  
  
• Net income of $3.2 million, or $1.11 per basic and $1.07 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, in 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* of $2.04 increased from adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.38 in the prior year.
  
  
• Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)^* was $10.0 million, versus adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.4 million in 2020.
  

“2021 was a tremendous year for our business globally,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer at Hudson Global. “Our entire team generated very strong growth in revenue, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year. Our sales activity levels and pipeline remain exceptionally robust and I continue to be encouraged by the increasing level of collaboration across our teams globally. Our technology team and 2020 acquisition, Coit Group, significantly outperformed our expectations in 2021 and has flourished inside of Hudson RPO. I am also pleased with the progress we have been making with the integration of Karani, our recent 2021 acquisition, and continue to be very excited about its growth potential as part of Hudson RPO.”

* 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, 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

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific revenue of $32.2 million increased 61% and adjusted net revenue of $8.0 million increased 46% in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. EBITDA was $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to EBITDA of $1.0 million a year ago. Asia Pacific delivered adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 versus adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

For full year 2021, Asia Pacific revenue of $118.6 million increased 45% and adjusted net revenue of $28.6 million increased 34% in constant currency compared to 2020. EBITDA for full year 2021 was $5.5 million, compared to EBITDA of $2.9 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2021 was $7.2 million versus $3.9 million in 2020.

Americas

In the fourth quarter of 2021, Americas revenue of $11.4 million increased 222% and adjusted net revenue of $10.9 million increased 242% in constant currency compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. EBITDA was $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to EBITDA of $0.7 million in same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.1 million a year ago.

For full year 2021, Americas revenue of $28.8 million increased 163% and adjusted net revenue of $27.1 million increased 180% in constant currency from 2020. EBITDA was $1.8 million for full year 2021 compared to EBITDA loss of $1.0 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million for full year 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million in 2020.

Europe

Europe revenue of $6.4 million increased 66% and adjusted net revenue of $3.5 million increased 30% in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. EBITDA was $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to EBITDA of $0.2 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $0.2 million a year ago.

For full year 2021, Europe revenue of $21.8 million increased 37% and adjusted net revenue of $12.5 million increased 22% in constant currency compared to 2020. EBITDA was $1.0 million for full year 2021 compared to $0.5 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million for full year 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million in 2020.

Corporate Costs

The Company's corporate costs of $0.9 million and $3.4 million for the fourth quarter and year ended 2021 excluded $0.3 million and $0.6 million of non-recurring expenses, respectively. This compares to corporate costs of $0.8 million and $3.3 million for the fourth quarter and year ended 2020, which excluded $0.3 million and $0.8 million of non-recurring expenses, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2021 with $22.1 million in cash, including $0.4 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $1.7 million in cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to an outflow $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. For the full year, the company generated $2.5 million in cash flow from operations compared to using $1.4 million a year ago.

Share Repurchase Program

The Company has reduced its share count by 15% since December 31, 2018 and continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital. Under its $10 million common stock share repurchase program, the Company has $1.7 million remaining.

NOL Carryforward

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 vigilantly 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, March 11, 2021, 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: (866) 220-5784
• International Dial-In Number: (615) 622-8063
• Conference ID #: 6893368
  

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 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; the adverse impacts of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak; 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 outbreak; 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								Year Ended
	December 31,								December 31,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Revenue	$	50,062			$	27,331			$	169,207			$	101,448
Operating expenses:
Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses		27,745				16,048				101,050				62,367
Salaries and related		16,037				9,324				53,038				33,974
Office and general		2,583				1,677				8,108				6,632
Marketing and promotion		720				313				2,020				942
Depreciation and amortization		257				106				597				179
Total operating expenses		47,342				27,468				164,813				104,094
Operating income (loss)		2,720				(137	)			4,394				(2,646	)
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income, net		6				16				33				149
PPP loan forgiveness		—				1,326				—				1,326
Other (expense) income, net		(26	)			(11	)			(83	)			463
Income (loss) before income taxes		2,700				1,194				4,344				(708	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		642				(3	)			1,117				535
Net income (loss)	$	2,058			$	1,197			$	3,227			$	(1,243	)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic	$	0.70			$	0.41			$	1.11			$	(0.43	)
Diluted	$	0.67			$	0.41			$	1.07			$	(0.43	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		2,939				2,884				2,917				2,911
Diluted		3,081				2,894				3,003				2,911

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
	December 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	21,714			$	25,806
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $196 and $10, respectively		25,748				13,445
Restricted cash, current		222				152
Prepaid and other		1,476				889
Total current assets		49,160				40,292
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $807 and $356, respectively		371				115
Operating lease right-of-use assets		477				210
Goodwill		4,219				2,088
Intangible assets, net		5,488				1,400
Deferred tax assets		1,345				1,037
Restricted cash		177				241
Other assets		5				3
Total assets	$	61,242			$	45,386
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	871			$	576
Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits		10,961				4,800
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		7,498				4,441
Operating lease obligations, current		363				192
Total current liabilities		19,693				10,009
Income tax payable		470				887
Operating lease obligations		118				22
Note payable–long term		1,250				—
Other liabilities		395				188
Total liabilities		21,926				11,106
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; 3,694 and 3,672 shares issued; 2,707 and 2,685 shares outstanding, respectively		4				4
Additional paid-in capital		489,249				486,825
Accumulated deficit		(434,523	)			(437,750	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax		(85	)			526
Treasury stock, 987 shares, at cost		(15,329	)			(15,325	)
Total stockholders’ equity		39,316				34,280
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	61,242			$	45,386

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2021		Asia Pacific				Americas				Europe				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers		$	32,183			$	11,447			$	6,432			$	—			$	50,062
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1)		$	7,998			$	10,855			$	3,464			$	—			$	22,317
Net income																		$	2,058
Provision for income taxes																			642
Interest income, net																			(6	)
Depreciation and amortization																			257
EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	1,878			$	1,648			$	350			$	(925	)			2,951
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges			413				152				75				(614	)			26
Stock-based compensation expense			93				161				74				301				629
Non-recurring severance and professional fees			—				—				—				307				307
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)			—				722				—				—				722
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	2,384			$	2,683			$	499			$	(931	)		$	4,635
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2020		Asia Pacific				Americas				Europe				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers		$	19,972			$	3,538			$	3,821			$	—			$	27,331
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1)		$	5,483			$	3,167			$	2,633			$	—			$	11,283
Net income																		$	1,197
Benefit from income taxes																			(3	)
Interest income, net																			(16	)
Depreciation and amortization																			106
EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	998			$	723			$	158			$	(595	)			1,284
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges and PPP loan forgiveness			483				(1,262	)			46				(582	)			(1,315	)
Stock-based compensation expense			11				92				1				62				166
Non-recurring severance and professional fees			—				209				—				315				524
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)			—				91				—				—				91
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	1,492			$	(147	)		$	205			$	(800	)		$	750

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, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring expenses (“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
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Year Ended December 31, 2021		Asia Pacific				Americas				Europe				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers		$	118,597			$	28,797			$	21,813			$	—			$	169,207
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1)		$	28,561			$	27,087			$	12,509			$	—			$	68,157
Net income																		$	3,227
Provision for income taxes																			1,117
Interest income, net																			(33	)
Depreciation and amortization																			597
EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	5,452			$	1,801			$	1,007			$	(3,352	)			4,908
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges			1,399				386				331				(2,033	)			83
Stock-based compensation expense			324				556				246				1,298				2,424
Non-recurring severance and professional fees			—				23				—				637				660
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)			—				1,969				—				—				1,969
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	7,175			$	4,735			$	1,584			$	(3,450	)		$	10,044
For The Year Ended December 31, 2020		Asia Pacific				Americas				Europe				Corporate				Total
Revenue, from external customers		$	75,633			$	10,866			$	14,949			$	—			$	101,448
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1)		$	19,814			$	9,598			$	9,669			$	—			$	39,081
Net loss																		$	(1,243	)
Provision for income taxes																			535
Interest income, net																			(149	)
Depreciation and amortization																			179
EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	2,877			$	(1,044	)		$	481			$	(2,992	)			(678	)
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges and PPP loan forgiveness			1,002				(1,076	)			(74	)			(1,641	)			(1,789	)
Stock-based compensation expense			60				88				6				583				737
Non-recurring severance and professional fees			—				528				—				755				1,283
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)			—				91				—				—				91
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2)		$	3,939			$	(1,413	)		$	413			$	(3,295	)		$	(356	)

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, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring expenses (“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 FOR CONSTANT CURRENCY
(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 currently 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"), and other non-operating income (expense), operating income (loss) and EBITDA (loss) include the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Variance analysis usually describes period-to-period variances that are calculated using constant currency as a percentage. 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.

	For The Three Months Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
	As				As				Currency				Constant
	reported				reported				translation				currency
Revenue:
Asia Pacific	$	32,183			$	19,972			$	(26	)		$	19,946
Americas		11,447				3,538				12				3,550
Europe		6,432				3,821				52				3,873
Total	$	50,062			$	27,331			$	38			$	27,369
Adjusted net revenue(1):
Asia Pacific	$	7,998			$	5,483			$	(1	)		$	5,482
Americas		10,855				3,167				9				3,176
Europe		3,464				2,633				30				2,663
Total	$	22,317			$	11,283			$	38			$	11,321
SG&A(2):
Asia Pacific	$	5,688			$	4,002			$	14			$	4,016
Americas		9,079				3,705				10				3,715
Europe		3,037				2,430				30				2,460
Corporate		1,536				1,177				—				1,177
Total	$	19,340			$	11,314			$	54			$	11,368
Operating income (loss):
Asia Pacific	$	2,276			$	1,467			$	(16	)		$	1,451
Americas		1,565				(623	)			—				(623	)
Europe		419				197				—				197
Corporate		(1,540	)			(1,178	)			—				(1,178	)
Total	$	2,720			$	(137	)		$	(16	)		$	(153	)
EBITDA (loss):
Asia Pacific	$	1,878			$	998			$	12			$	1,010
Americas		1,648				723				2				725
Europe		350				158				(5	)			153
Corporate		(925	)			(595	)			—				(595	)
Total	$	2,951			$	1,284			$	9			$	1,293

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, INC.
RECONCILIATION FOR CONSTANT CURRENCY (continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

	For The Year Ended December 31,
		2021				2020
	As				As				Currency				Constant
	reported				reported				translation				currency
Revenue:
Asia Pacific	$	118,597			$	75,633			$	6,314			$	81,947
Americas		28,797				10,866				89				10,955
Europe		21,813				14,949				996				15,945
Total	$	169,207			$	101,448			$	7,399			$	108,847
Adjusted net revenue(1):
Asia Pacific	$	28,561			$	19,814			$	1,442			$	21,256
Americas		27,087				9,598				82				9,680
Europe		12,509				9,669				603				10,272
Total	$	68,157			$	39,081			$	2,127			$	41,208
SG&A(2):
Asia Pacific	$	21,705			$	15,941			$	1,177			$	17,118
Americas		24,908				11,814				97				11,911
Europe		11,169				9,160				571				9,731
Corporate		5,384				4,633				—				4,633
Total	$	63,166			$	41,548			$	1,845			$	43,393
Operating income (loss):
Asia Pacific	$	6,785			$	3,827			$	235			$	4,062
Americas		1,689				(2,218	)			(14	)			(2,232	)
Europe		1,309				383				27				410
Corporate		(5,389	)			(4,638	)			—				(4,638	)
Total	$	4,394			$	(2,646	)		$	248			$	(2,398	)
EBITDA (loss):
Asia Pacific	$	5,452			$	2,877			$	241			$	3,118
Americas		1,801				(1,044	)			(12	)			(1,056	)
Europe		1,007				481				52				533
Corporate		(3,352	)			(2,992	)			—				(2,992	)
Total	$	4,908			$	(678	)		$	281			$	(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, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER DILUTED SHARE
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

		Adjusted				Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2021		Net Income				Outstanding			Share
Net income		$	2,058			3,081			$	0.67
Non-recurring items (after tax)			307			3,081				0.10
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)			765			3,081				0.25
Adjusted net income(2)		$	3,130			3,081			$	1.02

		Adjusted				Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2020		Net Income				Outstanding			Share
Net income		$	1,197			2,894			$	0.41
Non-recurring items (after tax)			(801	)		2,894				(0.28	)
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)			183			2,894				0.06
Adjusted net income(2)		$	579			2,894			$	0.20

		Adjusted				Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Year Ended December 31, 2021		Net Income				Outstanding			Share
Net income		$	3,227			3,003			$	1.07
Non-recurring items (after tax)			660			3,003				0.22
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)			2,253			3,003				0.75
Adjusted net income(2)		$	6,140			3,003			$	2.04

		Adjusted				Diluted Shares			Per Diluted
For The Year Ended December 31, 2020		Net Loss				Outstanding			Share
Net loss		$	(1,243	)		2,911			$	(0.43	)
Non-recurring items (after tax)			(44	)		2,911				(0.01	)
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)		$	183			2,911				0.06
Adjusted net loss(2)		$	(1,104	)		2,911			$	(0.38	)

(1)		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 2021. In addition, represents compensation expense payable in the form of a CFO retention payment per the terms of the Karani acquisition.
(2)		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 PPP loan forgiveness, 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.

FAQ

What were Hudson Global's Q4 2021 earnings?

Hudson Global reported Q4 2021 earnings of $2.1 million, or $0.70 per share, compared to $1.2 million in Q4 2020.

How much revenue did Hudson Global generate in 2021?

Hudson Global generated $169.2 million in revenue for the full year 2021, an increase of 66.8% from 2020.

What is Hudson Global's stock performance related to share repurchase?

Hudson Global has reduced its share count by 15% since December 31, 2018, and has $1.7 million remaining under its $10 million share repurchase program.

What did Hudson Global achieve in terms of adjusted net revenue for 2021?

Hudson Global's adjusted net revenue for 2021 was $68.2 million, reflecting a 74.4% increase from 2020.

How did Hudson Global perform in the Americas region in Q4 2021?

In Q4 2021, Hudson Global's Americas revenue surged 222% to $11.4 million, with adjusted net revenue increasing 242%.