Hudson Global Reports 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
- None.
- Revenue and adjusted net revenue decreased in the fourth quarter and full year 2023 compared to 2022.
- Net income and adjusted net income per diluted share declined in 2023.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased for both the fourth quarter and full year 2023.
- Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe experienced revenue declines in 2023.
- Cash flow from operations decreased significantly in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Insights
The reported financial results from Hudson Global, Inc. reflect a substantial decline in revenue and adjusted net income, which are critical metrics for evaluating the company's performance and health. The decrease in revenue by 22.1% and the adjusted net revenue by 25.3% from the previous year's quarter are significant and may raise concerns among investors regarding the company's adaptability in a challenging technology sector. Additionally, the sharp decline in adjusted EBITDA from $2.4 million to $0.1 million indicates reduced operational efficiency and profitability, which could impact the company's stock price negatively.
Notably, the Asia Pacific region showed a slight increase in adjusted net revenue for the full year, which could be a sign of resilience or strategic focus in that market. The company's liquidity position, with $23.2 million in cash, including restricted cash, seems solid, providing some cushion for ongoing operations. However, the dramatic decrease in cash flow from operations year-over-year, from $9.5 million to $0.3 million, signals potential issues with cash management or operating activities that need to be addressed.
The share repurchase program and the management's confidence in business improvement for 2024 might be perceived as positive signals, potentially indicating undervaluation or a strong belief in the company's future prospects. Nonetheless, such actions should be weighed against the backdrop of the current financial performance.
The talent solutions industry is highly sensitive to economic cycles, particularly in sectors like technology where Hudson Global has noted a slowdown. The company's performance is a reflection of broader market trends, including hiring freezes and budget cuts in tech. This context is crucial for understanding the company's financial struggles and sets the stage for its strategic response, including cost reductions and a pivot in service offerings.
Jeff Eberwein's commentary on the hiring delays and the expectation of recovery by the second quarter of 2024 provides a forward-looking perspective that may influence investor sentiment. The emphasis on strategic shifts, such as the appointment of a new Global CEO for Hudson RPO and the expansion of geographic presence, suggests a proactive approach to counteracting current challenges.
Moreover, the NOL carryforward is an important tax asset that could provide substantial future tax benefits, making it a noteworthy point for investors. The protective measures to guard the NOL's value underscore its significance to the company's financial strategy.
The rights agreement and charter amendment mentioned by Hudson Global to protect the value of its net operating losses (NOLs) are strategic legal tools. They serve to prevent an ownership change that could limit the company's ability to utilize its NOLs under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. This protective stance indicates the company's focus on maximizing long-term shareholder value, which may be attractive to investors who prioritize tax-efficient corporate strategies.
However, the limitation on share ownership could potentially deter certain investment strategies or acquisitions, impacting the stock's liquidity and attractiveness to larger investors or strategic buyers. It's essential for investors to understand the trade-offs involved in such protective measures.
OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 14, 2024 (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, 2023.
2023 Fourth Quarter Summary
- Revenue of
$34.0 million decreased22.1% from the fourth quarter of 2022, or22.4% in constant currency. - Adjusted net revenue of
$16.5 million decreased25.3% from the fourth quarter of 2022, or25.9% in constant currency. - Net income of
$0.7 million , or$0.23 per diluted share, versus net income of$0.1 million , or$0.02 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* decreased to$0.04 from adjusted net income per diluted share of$0.33 in the fourth quarter of 2022. - Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* decreased to
$0.1 million , versus adjusted EBITDA of$2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
2023 Full-Year Summary
- Revenue of
$161.3 million decreased19.7% from 2022, or17.7% in constant currency. - Adjusted net revenue of
$80.3 million decreased19.1% from 2022, or18.1% in constant currency. - Net income of
$2.2 million , or$0.70 per diluted share, compared to net income of$7.1 million , or$2.27 per diluted share, in 2022. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* of$0.86 decreased from adjusted net income per diluted share of$3.38 in the prior year. - Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* was
$5.9 million , versus adjusted EBITDA of$16.4 million in 2022.
Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer at Hudson Global, said, "Our fourth quarter financial results continued to reflect the year-over-year impact of the slowdown in the US technology sector and as well as fourth quarter hiring delays at certain clients, which we expect to recover beginning in the second quarter of 2024. In addition, we made significant reductions to our cost structure in the second half of 2023 and first quarter of 2024 while retaining the ability to deliver excellent service to our clients when activity rebounds."
Mr. Eberwein continued, "The fourth quarter represented a significant strategic shift for Hudson RPO. In November, we hired Jake Zabkowicz as Hudson RPO's Global CEO, and he has begun implementing numerous positive changes to the business, including expanding our geographic presence as well as our service offering to existing RPO clients. These growth initiatives, coupled with 2023's significant new business wins, give us high confidence in our business improving in 2024. This confidence is demonstrated by our extensive history of opportunistic share repurchases, including a recent January 2024 repurchase via a privately negotiated transaction."
* 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
All growth rate comparisons are in constant currency.
Americas
In the fourth quarter of 2023, Americas revenue of
For full year 2023, Americas revenue of
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific revenue of
For full year 2023, Asia Pacific revenue of
Europe
Europe revenue of
For full year 2023, Europe revenue of
Corporate Costs
The Company's corporate costs of
The Company's corporate costs of
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2023 with
Share Repurchase Program
As a reminder, the Company approved a
In addition, the Company repurchased 44,250 shares in the first quarter of 2024 in a privately negotiated transaction. The Company continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital.
NOL Carryforward
As of December 31, 2023, Hudson Global had
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 14, 2024, 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 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; 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 due to various factors such as rising inflationary pressures and interest rates; 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 Russia-Ukraine war, the Hamas-Israel war, and potential conflict in the Middle East; 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 carryforwards; volatility of the Company’s stock price; the impact of government regulations; restrictions imposed by blocking arrangements; risks related to the use of new and evolving technologies; and the adverse impacts of cybersecurity threats and attacks. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 33,971 | $ | 43,591 | $ | 161,338 | $ | 200,917 | |||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses | 17,421 | 21,427 | 81,071 | 101,707 | |||||||||||
| Salaries and related | 13,653 | 17,994 | 62,859 | 74,373 | |||||||||||
| Office and general | 2,924 | 2,481 | 10,915 | 10,344 | |||||||||||
| Marketing and promotion | 849 | 729 | 3,643 | 3,778 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 391 | 361 | 1,467 | 1,378 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 35,238 | 42,992 | 159,955 | 191,580 | |||||||||||
| Operating (loss) income | (1,267 | ) | 599 | 1,383 | 9,337 | ||||||||||
| Non-operating income (expense): | |||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | 88 | 55 | 372 | 83 | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 1,134 | 82 | 813 | 40 | |||||||||||
| (Loss) income before income taxes | (45 | ) | 736 | 2,568 | 9,460 | ||||||||||
| (Benefit from) provision for income taxes | (778 | ) | 674 | 370 | 2,331 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 733 | $ | 62 | $ | 2,198 | $ | 7,129 | |||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 2.37 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 2.27 | |||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 3,072 | 3,016 | 3,064 | 3,011 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 3,158 | 3,139 | 3,140 | 3,138 | |||||||||||
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
| (unaudited) | |||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 22,611 | $ | 27,123 | |||
| Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses of | 19,710 | 26,270 | |||||
| Restricted cash, current | 354 | 160 | |||||
| Prepaid and other | 3,172 | 1,959 | |||||
| Total current assets | 45,847 | 55,512 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of | 421 | 673 | |||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 1,431 | 685 | |||||
| Goodwill | 5,749 | 4,875 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of | 3,628 | 4,516 | |||||
| Deferred tax assets | 3,360 | 1,475 | |||||
| Restricted cash | 205 | 194 | |||||
| Other assets | 317 | 12 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 60,958 | $ | 67,942 | |||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 868 | $ | 1,678 | |||
| Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits | 4,939 | 11,509 | |||||
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 4,635 | 6,348 | |||||
| Note payable – short term | — | 1,250 | |||||
| Operating lease obligations, current | 768 | 337 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 11,210 | 21,122 | |||||
| Income tax payable | 87 | 81 | |||||
| Operating lease obligations | 664 | 348 | |||||
| Other liabilities | 443 | 599 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 12,404 | 22,150 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, | 4 | 4 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 493,036 | 491,567 | |||||
| Accumulated deficit | (425,247 | ) | (427,394 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax | (1,290 | ) | (1,639 | ) | |||
| Treasury stock, 1,089 and 1,029 shares, respectively, at cost | (17,949 | ) | (16,746 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 48,554 | 45,792 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 60,958 | $ | 67,942 | |||
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| SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 | Americas | Asia Pacific | Europe | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue, from external customers | $ | 6,246 | $ | 22,073 | $ | 5,652 | $ | — | $ | 33,971 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) | $ | 6,044 | $ | 6,941 | $ | 3,565 | $ | — | $ | 16,550 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 733 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | (778 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (88 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 391 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | 172 | $ | 404 | $ | 587 | $ | (905 | ) | 258 | ||||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges | (963 | ) | 187 | (87 | ) | (271 | ) | (1,134 | ) | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 66 | 85 | 50 | 281 | 482 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees | — | 264 | 32 | 165 | 461 | |||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3) | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | (725 | ) | $ | 940 | $ | 582 | $ | (730 | ) | $ | 67 | ||||||||
| For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Americas | Asia Pacific | Europe | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue, from external customers | $ | 10,058 | $ | 27,107 | $ | 6,426 | $ | — | $ | 43,591 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) | $ | 9,553 | $ | 8,567 | $ | 4,044 | $ | — | $ | 22,164 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit from income taxes | 674 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (55 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 361 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | (638 | ) | $ | 1,749 | $ | 524 | $ | (593 | ) | 1,042 | |||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges | 236 | 232 | (72 | ) | (478 | ) | (82 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 197 | 75 | 87 | 173 | 532 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees | 123 | 49 | 1 | 153 | 326 | |||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3) | 620 | — | — | — | 620 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | 538 | $ | 2,105 | $ | 540 | $ | (745 | ) | $ | 2,438 | |||||||||
- Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
- 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.
- Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of acquisition agreements.
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| SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| For The Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Americas | Asia Pacific | Europe | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue, from external customers | $ | 31,254 | $ | 103,857 | $ | 26,227 | $ | — | $ | 161,338 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) | $ | 30,141 | $ | 33,675 | $ | 16,451 | $ | — | $ | 80,267 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,198 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 370 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (372 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,467 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | (704 | ) | $ | 5,859 | $ | 1,582 | $ | (3,074 | ) | 3,663 | |||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges | (528 | ) | 1,181 | 436 | (1,902 | ) | (813 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 407 | 232 | 216 | 614 | 1,469 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees | 105 | 292 | 156 | 658 | 1,211 | |||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3) | 338 | — | — | — | 338 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | (382 | ) | $ | 7,564 | $ | 2,390 | $ | (3,704 | ) | $ | 5,868 | ||||||||
| For The Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Americas | Asia Pacific | Europe | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Revenue, from external customers | $ | 51,639 | $ | 118,149 | $ | 31,129 | $ | — | $ | 200,917 | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1) | $ | 48,990 | $ | 34,278 | $ | 15,942 | $ | — | $ | 99,210 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 7,129 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 2,331 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income, net | (83 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,378 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | 4,877 | $ | 7,282 | $ | 1,501 | $ | (2,905 | ) | 10,755 | ||||||||||
| Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges | 711 | 1,151 | 253 | (2,155 | ) | (40 | ) | |||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 713 | 302 | 282 | 1,021 | 2,318 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees | 306 | 86 | 1 | 324 | 717 | |||||||||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3) | 2,651 | — | — | — | 2,651 | |||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2) | $ | 9,258 | $ | 8,821 | $ | 2,037 | $ | (3,715 | ) | $ | 16,401 | |||||||||
- Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
- 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.
- 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, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| As | As | Currency | Constant | ||||||||||||
| reported | reported | translation | currency | ||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 6,246 | $ | 10,058 | $ | (3 | ) | $ | 10,055 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 22,073 | 27,107 | (187 | ) | 26,920 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 5,652 | 6,426 | 367 | 6,793 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 33,971 | $ | 43,591 | $ | 177 | $ | 43,768 | |||||||
| Adjusted net revenue (1): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 6,044 | $ | 9,553 | $ | (1 | ) | $ | 9,552 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 6,941 | 8,567 | (61 | ) | 8,506 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 3,565 | 4,044 | 233 | 4,277 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 16,550 | $ | 22,164 | $ | 171 | $ | 22,335 | |||||||
| SG&A (2): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 6,929 | $ | 10,076 | $ | (10 | ) | $ | 10,066 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 6,290 | 6,444 | (46 | ) | 6,398 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 3,050 | 3,605 | 215 | 3,820 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | 1,157 | 1,079 | — | 1,079 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 17,426 | $ | 21,204 | $ | 159 | $ | 21,363 | |||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | (1,137 | ) | $ | (733 | ) | $ | — | $ | (733 | ) | ||||
| Asia Pacific | 556 | 1,960 | (15 | ) | 1,945 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 492 | 444 | 19 | 463 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (1,178 | ) | (1,072 | ) | — | (1,072 | ) | ||||||||
| Total | $ | (1,267 | ) | $ | 599 | $ | 4 | $ | 603 | ||||||
| EBITDA (loss): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 172 | $ | (638 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (640 | ) | ||||
| Asia Pacific | 404 | 1,749 | (11 | ) | 1,738 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 587 | 524 | 25 | 549 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (905 | ) | (593 | ) | — | (593 | ) | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 258 | $ | 1,042 | $ | 12 | $ | 1,054 | |||||||
- Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
- 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, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||||
| As | As | Currency | Constant | ||||||||||||
| reported | reported | translation | currency | ||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 31,254 | $ | 51,639 | $ | (98 | ) | $ | 51,541 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 103,857 | 118,149 | (4,643 | ) | 113,506 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 26,227 | 31,129 | (126 | ) | 31,003 | ||||||||||
| Total | $ | 161,338 | $ | 200,917 | $ | (4,867 | ) | $ | 196,050 | ||||||
| Adjusted net revenue (1): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 30,141 | $ | 48,990 | $ | (71 | ) | $ | 48,919 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 33,675 | 34,278 | (1,294 | ) | 32,984 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 16,451 | 15,942 | 184 | 16,126 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 80,267 | $ | 99,210 | $ | (1,181 | ) | $ | 98,029 | ||||||
| SG&A (2): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | 31,699 | $ | 43,696 | $ | (264 | ) | $ | 43,432 | ||||||
| Asia Pacific | 26,427 | 25,556 | (957 | ) | 24,599 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 14,350 | 14,199 | 161 | 14,360 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | 4,941 | 5,044 | — | 5,044 | |||||||||||
| Total | $ | 77,417 | $ | 88,495 | $ | (1,060 | ) | $ | 87,435 | ||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | (2,514 | ) | $ | 4,298 | $ | (43 | ) | $ | 4,255 | |||||
| Asia Pacific | 6,894 | 8,378 | (328 | ) | 8,050 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 1,988 | 1,726 | 25 | 1,751 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (4,985 | ) | (5,065 | ) | — | (5,065 | ) | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 1,383 | $ | 9,337 | $ | (346 | ) | $ | 8,991 | ||||||
| EBITDA (loss): | |||||||||||||||
| Americas | $ | (704 | ) | $ | 4,877 | $ | (55 | ) | $ | 4,822 | |||||
| Asia Pacific | 5,859 | 7,282 | (272 | ) | 7,010 | ||||||||||
| Europe | 1,582 | 1,501 | 34 | 1,535 | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (3,074 | ) | (2,905 | ) | — | (2,905 | ) | ||||||||
| Total | $ | 3,663 | $ | 10,755 | $ | (293 | ) | $ | 10,462 | ||||||
- Represents Revenue less the Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses caption on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
- 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 PER DILUTED SHARE (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited) | |||||||||||
| Adjusted | Diluted Shares | Per Diluted | |||||||||
| For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 | Net Income | Outstanding | Share (1) | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 733 | 3,158 | $ | 0.23 | ||||||
| Non-recurring severance, professional fees, and other (after tax) | (617 | ) | 3,158 | (0.19 | ) | ||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2) | — | 3,158 | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (3) | $ | 116 | 3,158 | $ | 0.04 | ||||||
| Adjusted | Diluted Shares | Per Diluted | |||||||||
| For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 | Net Income | Outstanding | Share | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 62 | 3,139 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax) | 326 | 3,139 | 0.10 | ||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2) | 636 | 3,139 | 0.20 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (3) | $ | 1,024 | 3,139 | $ | 0.33 | ||||||
| Adjusted | Diluted Shares | Per Diluted | |||||||||
| For The Year Ended December 31, 2023 | Net Income | Outstanding | Share | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,198 | 3,140 | $ | 0.70 | ||||||
| Non-recurring severance, professional fees, and other (after tax) | 133 | 3,140 | 0.04 | ||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2) | 356 | 3,140 | 0.11 | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (3) | $ | 2,687 | 3,140 | $ | 0.86 | ||||||
| Adjusted | Diluted Shares | Per Diluted | |||||||||
| For The Year Ended December 31, 2022 | Net Income | Outstanding | Share | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 7,129 | 3,138 | $ | 2.27 | ||||||
| Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax) | 717 | 3,138 | 0.23 | ||||||||
| Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2) | $ | 2,758 | 3,138 | 0.88 | |||||||
| Adjusted net income (3) | $ | 10,604 | 3,138 | $ | 3.38 | ||||||
- Amounts may not sum due to rounding.
- Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of the Coit acquisition, including a promissory note for
$1.35 million payable over three years, and$500 k 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. - 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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