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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K

 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 2, 2017
 
HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
 
Delaware
 
000-50129
 
59-3547281
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1325 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 351-7300
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 

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:

 
o
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
o
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
o
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)







ITEM 2.02.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
 
On March 2, 2017, Hudson Global, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the full year and three months ended December 31, 2016. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.
 
Included in Exhibit 99.1 are references to “liquidity.” The company believes that this non-GAAP measure provides investors useful information about its combined available cash and borrowing capacity.
 
ITEM 9.01.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
 
(a) Financial Statements.
None.
 
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
None.
 
(c) Shell Company Transactions
None.
 
(d) Exhibits
99.1    Press Release of Hudson Global, Inc. issued on March 2, 2017.









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 GLOBAL, INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
 
By:
/s/ STEPHEN A. NOLAN
 
Stephen A. Nolan
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Date:
March 2, 2017









Hudson Global, Inc.
Current Report on Form 8-K
 
Exhibit Index


Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press Release of Hudson Global, Inc. issued on March 2, 2017.



Exhibit



Exhibit 99.1

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For Immediate Release 
 
Contact:
 
David F. Kirby
 
 
 
 
Hudson
 
 
 
 
212-351-7216
 
 
 
 
david.kirby@hudson.com

Hudson Global Reports 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

NEW YORK, NY - March 2, 2017 - Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON), a leading global talent solutions company, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2016.

2016 Fourth Quarter Summary

Revenue of $100.3 million declined 5.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015, or 0.4 percent in constant currency.

Gross margin of $42.8 million declined 3.7 percent from the fourth quarter of 2015, but was flat in constant currency.

Net loss* of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share, compared with net loss* of $2.6 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2015.

Adjusted EBITDA** of $0.9 million, compared with adjusted EBITDA of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

    
2016 Full-Year Summary

On a reported basis, revenue of $422.7 million declined 8.7 percent from 2015, or 4.7 percent in constant currency. On a retained*** basis, excluding the Americas IT and the Netherlands businesses which were sold during the second quarter of 2015, revenue declined 3.1 percent from 2015, but increased 1.5 percent in constant currency.

On a reported basis, gross margin of $174.4 million declined 7.1 percent from 2015, or 4.0 percent in constant currency. On a retained*** basis, excluding the Americas IT and the Netherlands businesses, gross margin declined 3.8 percent in reported currency and 0.5 percent in constant currency from 2015.

Net loss* of $8.8 million, or $0.26 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $2.3 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, in 2015.

Adjusted EBITDA** loss of $1.5 million, including $3.0 million of compensation and legal fees related to arbitration with the company's former chairman and chief executive officer,

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compared with adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 million in 2015. Adjusted EBITDA in 2016 would have been positive excluding the arbitration expense.


* Includes continuing and discontinued operations.
** Adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA are defined in the segment tables at the end of this release.
*** See reconciliation for retained revenue and gross margin tables at the end of this release.

“We continued to deliver gross margin growth in many of our markets, including Americas, Australia/New Zealand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong and Spain," said Stephen Nolan, chief executive officer at Hudson. "We generated over $5 million in cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter and delivered year-over-year improvement in adjusted EBITDA in 2016.”








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Regional Highlights

Americas

In the fourth quarter of 2016, Hudson Americas' gross margin increased 5 percent compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. RPO gross margin increased in the quarter on continued client growth and expansion. EBITDA was $0.5 million in the fourth quarter, compared with EBITDA of $0.6 million a year ago. The region delivered adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared with $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Hudson Americas' gross margin in 2016 decreased 15 percent on a reported basis in constant currency from 2015, but increased 7 percent on a retained*** basis. RPO gross margin increased by 7 percent in 2016, driven by new client wins and increased business with some existing clients. On a reported basis, EBITDA was $0.8 million, compared with $13.4 million in 2015, which included the $15.9 million gain on sale of the Americas IT business. On a reported basis, adjusted EBITDA was $1.2 million in 2016, compared with adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.7 million in 2015.

Asia Pacific

Hudson Asia Pacific's gross margin decreased 6 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared with the same period in 2015. Gross margin growth in Australia/New Zealand of 3 percent was offset by a 23 percent decline in Asia, driven by tougher market conditions and internal challenges in China following rapid growth in recent years. RPO gross margin declined by 11 percent, driven by 9 percent decline in Australia due to reduced client demand, as well as a 29 percent decline in China as the company shifts its focus to longer-term contracts. EBITDA was $0.0 million in the fourth quarter, compared with EBITDA of $1.0 million a year ago. Asia Pacific delivered adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million, down from adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.

In 2016, gross margin decreased 5 percent in Hudson Asia Pacific in constant currency compared with 2015. Results were driven by 16 percent growth in temporary contracting, 14 percent decline in permanent recruitment, and 2 percent growth in RPO against 2015. Growth by country was led by Australia, up 6 percent, as well as New Zealand and Hong Kong, both up 16 percent, though weighed down by lower results in China, off by 33 percent against prior year. EBITDA in 2016, was a loss of $0.3 million, compared with EBITDA of $2.9 million in 2015. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.6 million, down from adjusted EBITDA of $7.0 million in 2015.

Europe

Hudson Europe's gross margin increased 6 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2016 from the fourth quarter of 2015. Continental Europe gross margin increased by 20 percent in constant currency in the quarter. France, Belgium and Spain continued to deliver gross margin growth, up 35 percent, 16 percent and 9 percent respectively. Gross margin in the U.K. was down 11 percent, as 18 percent growth in permanent recruitment did not offset declines in temporary contracting, driven by reduced demand in Financial Services and slower hiring patterns following the U.K. vote to exit the European Union. EBITDA was $0.3 million in the fourth quarter, compared with EBITDA of $0.6 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 million compared with adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million a year ago.


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Hudson Europe's gross margin decreased 1 percent on a reported basis in 2016 in constant currency compared with 2015, but increased 3 percent on a retained*** basis. Continental Europe delivered 15 percent growth on a retained*** basis, driven by Belgium and France, up 15 percent and 21 percent, respectively, offset by the U.K., which was down 10 percent against 2015. In the U.K., growth in RPO of 11 percent was offset by recruitment, down 15 percent from 2015. On a reported basis, EBITDA was $1.1 million in 2016, compared with a loss of $0.2 million in 2015. On a reported basis, adjusted EBITDA was $4.2 million, compared with $2.3 million in 2015.





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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The company ended the fourth quarter of 2016 with $40.0 million in liquidity, composed of $21.3 million in cash and $18.6 million in availability under its credit facilities. This compares with $37.7 million in cash and $20.5 million in availability under its credit facilities at the end of 2015. The company generated $5.6 million in cash flow from operations during the fourth quarter and used $9.4 million in cash flow from operations for the year of 2016. The company had $7.8 million of outstanding borrowings at the end of the fourth quarter of 2016.
    
Share Repurchase Program

During the fourth quarter of 2016, the company continued its share repurchase program for which it has an authorization of up to $10 million of the company’s common stock. The company purchased 142,671 shares for $0.2 million as part of the buyback program during the fourth quarter. Since the inception of this program in the third quarter of 2015 through the end of 2016, the company has purchased 2,989,127 shares for $6.5 million.

Business Outlook

With respect to forward-looking non-GAAP measures, a reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the variability, complexity and low visibility of the non-cash and other items described below that we exclude from the non-GAAP outlook measures. The variability of these items is likely to have a significant impact on our future GAAP financial results.

Given current economic conditions, the company expects first quarter 2017 revenue of between $95 million and $105 million and adjusted EBITDA of between $1.5 million loss and $0.5 million gain at prevailing exchange rates. In the first quarter of 2016, revenue was $101.2 million and adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $2.0 million. This outlook assumes an average exchange rate of 1.25 US Dollars to the British Pound, 1.07 US Dollars to the Euro and 0.76 US Dollars to the Australian Dollar.

Conference Call/Webcast

Hudson 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 Hudson.com.

The archived call will be available on the investor information section of the company's web site at Hudson.com.


    


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About Hudson

Hudson is a global talent solutions company with expertise in leadership and specialized recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing, talent management and contracting solutions. We help our clients and candidates succeed by leveraging our expertise, deep industry and market knowledge, and proprietary assessment tools and techniques. Operating around the globe through relationships with millions of specialized professionals, we bring an unparalleled ability to match talent with opportunities by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging the best and brightest people for our clients. We combine broad geographic presence, world-class talent solutions and a tailored, consultative approach to help businesses and professionals achieve higher performance and outstanding results. More information is available at Hudson.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 company’s ability to successfully achieve its strategic initiatives; risks related to fluctuations in the company's operating results from quarter to quarter; 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; restrictions on the company's operating flexibility due to the terms of its credit facilities; risks associated with the company's investment strategy; risks related to international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations; the company's dependence on key management personnel; the company's ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals; 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.

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Financial Tables Follow


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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenue
$
100,314

 
$
106,109

 
$
422,744

 
$
463,197

Direct costs
57,540

 
61,670

 
248,327

 
275,487

Gross margin
42,774

 
44,439

 
174,417

 
187,710

Operating expenses:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
42,033

 
43,350

 
177,334

 
194,631

Depreciation and amortization
796

 
805

 
3,090

 
3,845

Business reorganization
616

 
161

 
1,580

 
5,828

Total operating expenses
43,445

 
44,316

 
182,004

 
204,304

Gain (loss) on sale and exit of businesses

 
17

 

 
19,835

Operating income (loss)
(671
)
 
140

 
(7,587
)
 
3,241

Non-operating income (expense):
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Interest income (expense), net
(93
)
 
(180
)
 
(357
)
 
(722
)
Other income (expense), net
198

 
(481
)
 
(247
)
 
(266
)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes from continuing operations
(566
)
 
(521
)
 
(8,191
)
 
2,253

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
(458
)
 
1,963

 
742

 
646

Income (loss) from continuing operations
(108
)
 
(2,484
)
 
(8,933
)
 
1,607

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(184
)
 
(142
)
 
143

 
722

Net income (loss)
$
(292
)
 
$
(2,626
)
 
$
(8,790
)
 
$
2,329

Earnings (loss) per share:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$

 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.27
)
 
$
0.05

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(0.01
)
 

   
0.01

 
0.02

Net income (loss)
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.26
)
 
$
0.07

Weighted-average shares outstanding:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
32,227

 
34,274

 
33,174

 
33,869

Diluted
32,227

 
34,274

 
33,174

 
34,084









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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
 

 
 

Current assets:
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
21,322

 
$
37,663

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $799 and $860, respectively
58,517

 
62,420

Prepaid and other
4,265

 
5,979

Current assets of discontinued operations
38

 
81

Total current assets
84,142

 
106,143

Property and equipment, net
7,041

 
7,928

Deferred tax assets, non-current
6,494

 
6,724

Other assets
4,135

 
4,154

Total assets
$
101,812

 
$
124,949

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
4,666

 
$
5,184

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
36,154

 
40,344

Short-term borrowings
7,770

 
2,368

Accrued business reorganization
1,756

 
2,252

Current liabilities of discontinued operations
233

 
1,443

Total current liabilities
50,579

 
51,591

Deferred rent and tenant improvement contributions
2,968

 
4,244

Income tax payable, non-current
2,211

 
2,279

Other non-current liabilities
4,169

 
5,655

Total liabilities
59,927

 
63,769

Stockholders’ equity:
 

 
 

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; issued 34,910 and 35,260 shares, respectively
34

 
34

Additional paid-in capital
482,265

 
480,816

Accumulated deficit
(440,478
)
 
(428,287
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
6,931

 
10,292

Treasury stock, 3,145 and 646 shares, respectively, at cost
(6,867
)
 
(1,675
)
Total stockholders’ equity
41,885

 
61,180

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
101,812

 
$
124,949



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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
3,901

 
$
59,122

 
$
37,291

 
$

 
$
100,314

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
3,400

 
$
20,524

 
$
18,850

 
$

 
$
42,774

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
587

 
$
373

 
$
1,302

 
$
(1,355
)
 
$
907

Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
2

 
(24
)
 
606

 
32

 
616

Stock-based compensation expense
 
27

 
(4
)
 
13

 
130

 
166

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
100

 
383

 
378

 
(1,059
)
 
(198
)
EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
458

 
$
18

 
$
305

 
$
(458
)
 
$
323

Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
796

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
93

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(458
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(108
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(184
)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(292
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
3,731

 
$
53,268

 
$
49,110

 
$

 
$
106,109

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
3,235

 
$
21,609

 
$
19,595

 
$

 
$
44,439

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
673

 
$
1,706

 
$
1,114

 
$
(2,136
)
 
$
1,357

Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
102

 

 
205

 
(146
)
 
161

Stock-based compensation expense
 
4

 
43

 
17

 
204

 
268

Gain (loss) on sale and exit of businesses
 

 

 
17

 

 
17

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
4

 
665

 
325

 
(513
)
 
481

EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
563

 
$
998

 
$
584

 
$
(1,681
)
 
$
464

Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
805

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
180

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,963

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,484
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(142
)
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(2,626
)

1.
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, goodwill and other impairment charges, business reorganization expenses and other 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.


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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE (continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
4,163

 
$
64,607

 
$
39,366

 
$

 
$
108,136

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
3,691

 
$
22,414

 
$
17,437

 
$

 
$
43,542

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
423

 
$
1,122

 
$
100

 
$
(1,294
)
 
$
351

Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
(3
)
 
(1
)
 
188

 
(1
)
 
183

Stock-based compensation expense
 
5

 
(41
)
 
55

 
134

 
153

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
95

 
889

 
323

 
(1,012
)
 
295

EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
326

 
$
275

 
$
(466
)
 
$
(415
)
 
$
(280
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
801

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
109

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
718

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,908
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
35

Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(1,873
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
3,837

 
$
51,071

 
$
46,319

 
$

 
$
101,227

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
3,341

 
$
18,771

 
$
19,150

 
$

 
$
41,262

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
241

 
$
(152
)
 
$
471

 
$
(2,569
)
 
$
(2,009
)
Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
(16
)
 
197

 
484

 
(28
)
 
637

Stock-based compensation expense
 
28

 
80

 
44

 
219

 
371

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
67

 
802

 
273

 
(1,005
)
 
137

EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
162

 
$
(1,231
)
 
$
(330
)
 
$
(1,755
)
 
$
(3,154
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
688

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(326
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,570
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
83

Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(3,487
)

1.
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, goodwill and other impairment charges, business reorganization expenses and other 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.

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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2016
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
15,561

 
$
236,839

 
$
170,344

 
$

 
$
422,744

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
13,609

 
$
84,126

 
$
76,682

 
$

 
$
174,417

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
1,209

 
$
2,614

 
$
4,194

 
$
(9,485
)
 
$
(1,468
)
Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
(39
)
 
248

 
1,387

 
(16
)
 
1,580

Stock-based compensation expense
 
108

 
161

 
206

 
974

 
1,449

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
370

 
2,543

 
1,537

 
(4,203
)
 
247

EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
770

 
$
(338
)
 
$
1,064

 
$
(6,240
)
 
$
(4,744
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,090

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
357

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
742

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8,933
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
143

Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(8,790
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
Hudson
Americas
 
Hudson
Asia Pacific
 
Hudson
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
28,627

 
$
219,391

 
$
215,179

 
$

 
$
463,197

Gross margin, from external customers
 
$
16,111

 
$
89,682

 
$
81,917

 
$

 
$
187,710

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
(703
)
 
$
6,955

 
$
2,318

 
$
(11,260
)
 
$
(2,690
)
Business reorganization expenses (recovery)
 
1,108

 
669

 
2,883

 
1,168

 
5,828

Stock-based compensation expense
 
569

 
787

 
808

 
2,067

 
4,231

Gain (loss) on sale and exit of businesses
 
15,918

 

 
3,917

 

 
19,835

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
184

 
2,648

 
2,751

 
(5,317
)
 
266

EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
13,354

 
$
2,851

 
$
(207
)
 
$
(9,178
)
 
$
6,820

Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,845

Interest expense (income), net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
722

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
646

Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,607

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
722

Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,329


1.
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, goodwill and other impairment charges, business reorganization expenses and other 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.

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

The company operates on a global basis, with the majority of its gross margin 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, gross margin, selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), business reorganization expenses 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,
 
2016
 
2015
 
As
 
As
 
Currency
 
Constant
 
reported
 
reported
 
translation
 
currency
Revenue:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
3,901

 
$
3,731

 
$

 
$
3,731

Hudson Asia Pacific
59,122

 
53,268

 
1,453

 
54,721

Hudson Europe
37,291

 
49,110

 
(6,894
)
 
42,216

Total
$
100,314

 
$
106,109

 
$
(5,441
)
 
$
100,668

Gross margin:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
3,400

 
$
3,235

 
$
(1
)
 
$
3,234

Hudson Asia Pacific
20,524

 
21,609

 
185

 
21,794

Hudson Europe
18,850

 
19,595

 
(1,854
)
 
17,741

Total
$
42,774

 
$
44,439

 
$
(1,670
)
 
$
42,769

SG&A (1):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
2,836

 
$
2,609

 
$
(2
)
 
$
2,607

Hudson Asia Pacific
20,065

 
19,828

 
284

 
20,112

Hudson Europe
17,651

 
18,580

 
(1,894
)
 
16,686

Corporate
1,481

 
2,335

 

 
2,335

Total
$
42,033

 
$
43,352

 
$
(1,612
)
 
$
41,740

Business reorganization expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
2

 
$
102

 
$

 
$
102

Hudson Asia Pacific
(24
)
 

 

 

Hudson Europe
606

 
205

 
(21
)
 
184

Corporate
32

 
(146
)
 

 
(146
)
Total
$
616

 
$
161

 
$
(21
)
 
$
140

Operating income (loss):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
552

 
$
546

 
$
2

 
$
548

Hudson Asia Pacific
(53
)
 
1,290

 
(114
)
 
1,176

Hudson Europe
419

 
726

 
94

 
820

Corporate
(1,589
)
 
(2,422
)
 

 
(2,422
)
Total
$
(671
)
 
$
140

 
$
(18
)
 
$
122

EBITDA (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
458

 
$
563

 
$
(2
)
 
$
561

Hudson Asia Pacific
18

 
998

 
(110
)
 
888

Hudson Europe
305

 
584

 
97

 
681

Corporate
(458
)
 
(1,681
)
 

 
(1,681
)
Total
$
323

 
$
464

 
$
(15
)
 
$
449


Note: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

1.
SG&A is a measure that management uses to evaluate the segments’ expenses.

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

 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2016
 
2015
 
As
 
As
 
Currency
 
Constant
 
reported
 
reported
 
translation
 
currency
Revenue:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
15,561

 
$
28,627

 
$
(22
)
 
$
28,605

Hudson Asia Pacific
236,839

 
219,391

 
(2,235
)
 
217,156

Hudson Europe
170,344

 
215,179

 
(17,537
)
 
197,642

Total
$
422,744

 
$
463,197

 
$
(19,794
)
 
$
443,403

Gross margin:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
13,609

 
$
16,111

 
$
(22
)
 
$
16,089

Hudson Asia Pacific
84,126

 
89,682

 
(1,533
)
 
88,149

Hudson Europe
76,682

 
81,917

 
(4,550
)
 
77,367

Total
$
174,417

 
$
187,710

 
$
(6,105
)
 
$
181,605

SG&A (1):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
12,495

 
$
17,413

 
$
(33
)
 
$
17,380

Hudson Asia Pacific
81,409

 
83,035

 
(1,642
)
 
81,393

Hudson Europe
72,978

 
80,858

 
(4,716
)
 
76,142

Corporate
10,452

 
13,327

 

 
13,327

Total
$
177,334

 
$
194,633

 
$
(6,391
)
 
$
188,242

Business reorganization expenses:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
(39
)
 
$
1,108

 
$

 
$
1,108

Hudson Asia Pacific
248

 
669

 
29

 
698

Hudson Europe
1,387

 
2,883

 
(141
)
 
2,742

Corporate
(16
)
 
1,168

 

 
1,168

Total
$
1,580

 
$
5,828

 
$
(112
)
 
$
5,716

Operating income (loss):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
1,090

 
$
12,931

 
$
10

 
$
12,941

Hudson Asia Pacific
454

 
3,548

 
119

 
3,667

Hudson Europe
1,709

 
1,743

 
381

 
2,124

Corporate
(10,840
)
 
(14,981
)
 

 
(14,981
)
Total
$
(7,587
)
 
$
3,241

 
$
510

 
$
3,751

EBITDA (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Hudson Americas
$
770

 
$
13,354

 
$
27

 
$
13,381

Hudson Asia Pacific
(338
)
 
2,851

 
123

 
2,974

Hudson Europe
1,064

 
(207
)
 
413

 
206

Corporate
(6,240
)
 
(9,178
)
 

 
(9,178
)
Total
$
(4,744
)
 
$
6,820

 
$
563

 
$
7,383



1.
SG&A is a measure that management uses to evaluate the segments’ expenses.


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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
RECONCILIATION FOR RETAINED REVENUE AND GROSS MARGIN
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Revenue, 2016 vs 2015
 
 
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
Reported
 
 
Retained (1)
 
2016
Variance
 vs 2015
Constant
Currency
 
 
2016
Variance
 vs 2015
Constant
Currency
Americas
$
15,561

(45.6
)%
(45.6
)%
 
 
$
15,561

4.5
 %
4.6
 %
Asia Pacific
236,839

8.0
 %
9.1
 %
 
 
236,839

8.0
 %
9.1
 %
Europe
170,344

(20.8
)%
(13.8
)%
 
 
170,344

(15.7
)%
(7.7
)%
Total
$
422,744

(8.7
)%
(4.7
)%
 
 
$
422,744

(3.1
)%
1.5
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Margin, 2016 vs 2015
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
Reported
 
 
Retained (1)
 
2016
Variance
 vs 2015
Constant
Currency
 
 
2016
Variance
 vs 2015
Constant
Currency
Americas
$
13,609

(15.5
)%
(15.4
)%
 
 
$
13,609

7.0
 %
7.2
 %
Asia Pacific
84,126

(6.2
)%
(4.6
)%
 
 
84,126

(6.2
)%
(4.6
)%
Europe
76,682

(6.4
)%
(0.9
)%
 
 
76,682

(2.9
)%
3.1
 %
Total
$
174,417

(7.1
)%
(4.0
)%
 
 
$
174,417

(3.8
)%
(0.5
)%


(1)
Retained revenue and gross margin and divested revenue and gross margin are non-GAAP terms that management believes provide a better understanding of the underlying revenue and gross margin trends in the business following the divestitures in the second quarter of 2015. Divested revenue and gross margin includes such items attributable to the following businesses: the Americas IT staffing business, the Netherlands business, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Luxembourg. The non-GAAP financial measures do not replace the presentation of GAAP financial results and should only be used as a supplement to, not as a substitute for, Hudson’s financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. The above table provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure used in its financial reporting to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.


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