UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934
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| Date of Report | ||
| (Date of earliest | ||
| event reported): | August 30, 2006 |
| Hudson Highland Group, Inc. |
| (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
| Delaware |
0-50129 |
59-3547281 |
| (State or other | (Commission File | (IRS Employer |
| jurisdiction of | Number) | Identification No.) |
| incorporation) |
| 622 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10017 |
| (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
| (212) 351-7300 |
| (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
| [ ] | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
| [ ] | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
| [ ] | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers. |
(a) Not applicable.
(b) On August 30, 2006, René Schuster notified Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (the “Company”) that he was resigning as a director of the Company effective immediately.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) Not applicable.
A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Schuster’s resignation, issued by the Company on August 31, 2006, is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
| (a) | Financial Statements of Businesses Acquired. Not applicable. |
| (b) | Pro Forma Financial Information. Not applicable. |
| (c) | Shell Company Transactions. Not applicable. |
| (d) | Exhibits. The following exhibit is being filed herewith: |
| (99.1) | Press Release of Hudson Highland Group, Inc., dated August 31, 2006. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC. | |
Date: August 31, 2006 |
By: /s/ Latham Williams |
| Latham Williams | |
| Vice President, Legal Affairs and | |
| Administration, Corporate Secretary |
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HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
Exhibit Index to Current Report on Form 8-K
Exhibit
Number
| (99.1) | Press Release of Hudson Highland Group, Inc., dated August 31, 2006. |
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| For Immediate Release | Contacts: | Investors: |
| David F. Kirby | ||
| Hudson Highland Group | ||
| 212-351-7216 | ||
| david.kirby@hhgroup.com | ||
| Media: | ||
| Emmanuel Serrano | ||
| Hudson Highland Group | ||
| 212-351-7203 | ||
| emmanuel.serrano@hhgroup.com |
Hudson Highland Group Board Member Resigns
NEW YORK, NY – August 31, 2006 – Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HHGP), one of the world’s leading providers of specialized professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solutions, today announced that Rene Schuster has resigned as a member of its board of directors to join global human resource solutions provider Adecco as CEO of its UK and Ireland operations.
“I want to take this opportunity to thank Rene for his advice and contributions over the past three-plus years while serving on our board, and wish him well in his new endeavor,” said Jon Chait, chairman and chief executive officer of Hudson Highland Group.
Hudson Highland Group is one of the world’s leading professional staffing, retained executive search and talent management solution providers. We help our clients achieve greater organizational performance by attracting, selecting and developing the best and brightest people for their businesses. Our approximately 3,800 employees in more than 20 countries are dedicated to providing unparalleled service and value to our clients. More information about Hudson Highland Group is available at www.hhgroup.com.
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