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HSON...Adj EPS = $1.25...NICE!...Hudson Global Reports 2022 Second Quarter Results

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON) ("Hudson Global" or "the Company"), a leading global total talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

2022 Second Quarter Summary

Revenue of $51.0 million increased 28.4% from the second quarter of 2021 and 37.4% in constant currency.

Adjusted net revenue of $27.3 million increased 80.7% from the second quarter of 2021 and 90.6% in constant currency.

Net income increased to $3.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $0.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2021. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $1.25 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.15 in the second quarter of 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)* was $5.7 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Total cash including restricted cash was $26.2 million at June 30, 2022.

“Our business exhibited very strong growth in revenue, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA across all three regions in the second quarter of 2022 versus the prior year quarter,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Global. “Globally, our sales teams continue to deliver new business wins while our delivery teams continue to provide excellent service to our clients. The strong momentum and organic growth we have been generating is a testament to the dedication and quality of our team. Consistent with our growth strategy, we continue to invest in organic growth and evaluate potential bolt-on acquisition opportunities.”

* 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 2022, Americas revenue of $14.4 million increased 169% and adjusted net revenue of $13.8 million increased 177% from the second quarter of 2021. Strong organic growth as well as the acquisition of Karani in Q4 2021 contributed to the region's overall growth. EBITDA increased to $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 from an EBITDA loss of $0.2 million in same period last year. The region recorded adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.5 million in the same period last year.

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific revenue of $29.9 million increased 12% and adjusted net revenue of $9.2 million increased 42% in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. EBITDA was $2.3 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to EBITDA of $1.0 million in the same period one year ago, and adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Europe

Europe revenue in the second quarter of 2022 increased 34% to $6.6 million and adjusted net revenue of $4.3 million increased 49% from the second quarter of 2021. EBITDA increased to $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to EBITDA of $0.5 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2021.

Corporate Costs

In the second quarter of 2022, the Company's corporate costs were $1.0 million compared to $0.8 million in the prior year quarter. Corporate costs in the second quarter of 2021 excluded $0.1 million of non-recurring expenses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the second quarter of 2022 with $26.2 million in cash, including $0.4 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $7.6 million in cash flow from operations during the second quarter of 2022 compared to generating $1.0 million of cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2021.

Share Repurchase Program

Since the beginning of 2019, the Company has reduced its share count by 12% 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

As of December 31, 2021, 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 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 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.