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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 30, 2020
 
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.)

53 Forest Avenue
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 409-5628
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
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value
HSON
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Preferred Share Purchase Rights
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐






ITEM 2.02.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
 
On March 30, 2020, Hudson Global, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2019. 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

The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is provided as part of the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K:

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1    Press Release of Hudson Global, Inc. issued on March 30, 2020.


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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 GLOBAL, INC.
 (Registrant)
 
 
 
By:
/s/ JEFFREY E. EBERWEIN
 
Jeffrey E. Eberwein
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
Dated:
March 30, 2020


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Exhibit



Exhibit 99.1 https://cdn.kscope.io/c4ba85b7506d9d35901fc40d11aa0fc6-hsonred.jpg

For Immediate Release

Hudson Global Reports 2019 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results

OLD GREENWICH, CT - March 30, 2020 - 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, 2019.

2019 Fourth Quarter Summary

Revenue of $25.4 million increased 53.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2018, or 56.6 percent in constant currency.

Revenue less certain direct costs of $11.1 million increased 8.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2018, or 10.3 percent in constant currency.

Net income improved to $1.5 million, or $0.48 per basic and diluted share, from a net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.19 per basic and diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* improved to $0.9 million from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

2019 Full-Year Summary

Revenue of $93.8 million increased 40.2 percent from 2018, or 46.5 percent in constant currency.

Revenue less certain direct costs of $43.6 million increased 3.5 percent from 2018, or 7.6 percent in constant currency.

Net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.30 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $7.9 million, or $2.39 per basic and diluted share, in 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* improved to $0.5 million from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.5 million in 2018.

"We delivered solid growth in the fourth quarter, particularly in Europe and Australia," said Jeff Eberwein, chief executive officer at Hudson Global. "In addition, we are pleased to report positive adjusted EBITDA, cash flow from operations, and net income for the fourth quarter. For the full year, we delivered revenue growth while also reducing corporate costs enabling us to generate positive adjusted EBITDA for 2019, a milestone event for our company."

* 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, and EBITDA 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.

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Regional Highlights

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific's revenue of $17.9 million increased 101 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $5.6 million increased 5 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the same period in 2018. Revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 was driven by a significant contract in Australia signed in the second quarter of 2019 to manage a portion of the contingent workforce for a large Asia-based technology company. Revenue less certain direct costs growth in the quarter was driven by new client wins as well as higher volumes at existing clients in Australia, partially offset by declines in Asia. EBITDA was $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to EBITDA of $0.7 million a year ago. Asia Pacific delivered adjusted EBITDA of $1.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 versus adjusted EBITDA of $0.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

For full year 2019, Asia Pacific's revenue of $61.4 million increased 77 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $21.2 million increased 2 percent in constant currency compared to 2018. Results were driven largely by new contract wins in Australia. EBITDA for full year 2019 was $2.2 million, flat versus EBITDA of $2.2 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2019 was $3.3 million up from $3.2 million in 2018.

Americas

In the fourth quarter of 2019, Americas's revenue of $2.9 million decreased 6 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $2.7 million increased 2 percent in constant currency compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Strong performance at several newly-won clients was offset by lower volumes at some existing clients. EBITDA was breakeven in the fourth quarter of 2019 down from $0.1 million last year. The region delivered adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2019 similar to adjusted EBITDA of $0.2 million a year ago.

For full year 2019, Americas's revenue of $13.6 million decreased 2 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $12.3 million increased 5 percent in constant currency from 2018 due to the same factors noted above. EBITDA was $0.1 million for full year 2019 compared to $0.4 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6 million for full year 2019 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 million in 2018.

Europe

Europe's revenue of $4.6 million increased 10 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $2.8 million increased 36 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. EBITDA was $0.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to EBITDA loss of $0.3 million a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.3 million a year ago.

For full year 2019, Europe's revenue of $18.8 million increased 22 percent and revenue less certain direct costs of $10.1 million increased 25 percent in constant currency compared to 2018. EBITDA was $0.1 million for full year 2019 compared to EBITDA loss of $0.5 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA in 2019 was $0.6 million for full year 2019 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.1 million in 2018.

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Corporate Costs

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company's corporate costs were $0.9 million compared to $1.2 million in the prior year quarter. Corporate costs of $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 excluded $1.1 million of non-recurring expenses. In 2018, corporate costs of $5.6 million excluded non-recurring expenses of $2.4 million related to severance expense.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2019 with $31.7 million in cash, which includes $0.5 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $2.7 million in cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to $2.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Share Repurchase Program

Under its $10 million common stock share repurchase program initiated in the third quarter of 2015, the Company has acquired 432,563 shares for a total of $8.3 million through the end of the fourth quarter of 2019.

In addition, the Company completed a tender offer in March 2019 for 246,863 shares of common stock for approximately $3.7 million, excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer. The 246,863 shares purchased as part of this tender offer were in addition to the 432,563 shares acquired under the above-referenced common stock repurchase plan.

The Company continues to view opportunistic share repurchases as an attractive use of capital and expects to continue its aggressive share repurchase strategy going forward. As an example, on March 27, 2020, the Company completed transactions with certain shareholders to repurchase 259,331 shares of the Company's common stock for an aggregate cost of approximately $2.2 million, representing approximately 8.8% of the Company's shares outstanding as of February 29, 2020. Following these transactions, the Company had approximately 2.7 million shares outstanding as of March 27, 2020.

NOL Carryforward

Hudson Global has $315 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.













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COVID-19 Update

As disclosed in the Company's press release issued March 13, 2020 as well as in our 2019 Form 10-K, our business may be adversely impacted by the recent COVID-19 outbreak and the accompanying economic downturn. This downturn, as well as the uncertainty regarding the duration, spread and intensity of the outbreak, has led to an initial reduction in demand for our services. Some of our customers have instituted hiring freezes, while other customers that are more capable of working remotely have been allowed to operate as usual. The expected timeline for this reduction in demand for our services remains uncertain and difficult to predict considering the rapidly evolving landscape.

The Company is vigilantly monitoring the situation surrounding COVID-19 and will continue to proactively address this situation as it evolves. The Company is confident that 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 tomorrow, March 31, 2020, 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-Fee Dial-In Number: (866) 220-5784
International Dial-In Number: (615) 622-8063
Conference ID #: 5881638

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

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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 always aim 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 the Company’s large cash balance relative to its market capitalization as a small public company; risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the Company; the Company’s ability to retain and recruit qualified management and/or advisors; 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 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; 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

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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,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Revenue
$
25,448

 
$
16,575

 
$
93,811

 
$
66,932


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses

14,333

 
6,307

 
50,245

 
24,828

Selling, general and administrative expenses
10,473

 
10,814

 
45,142

 
47,305

Depreciation and amortization
23

 
13

 
85

 
16

Total operating expenses
24,829

 
17,134

 
95,472

 
72,149

Operating income (loss)
619

 
(559
)
 
(1,661
)
 
(5,217
)
Non-operating income (expense):
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Interest income, net
91

 
136

 
617

 
298

Other expense, net
(123
)
 
(64
)
 
(338
)
 
(248
)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes from continuing operations
587

 
(487
)
 
(1,382
)
 
(5,167
)
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
(896
)
 
(294
)
 
(540
)
 
99

Income (loss) from continuing operations
1,483

 
(193
)
 
(842
)
 
(5,266
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 
(427
)
 
(113
)
 
13,133

Net income (loss)
$
1,483

 
$
(620
)
 
$
(955
)
 
$
7,867

Earnings per share:(a)
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$
0.48

 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.27
)
 
$
(1.60
)
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations

 
(0.13
)
   
(0.04
)
 
4.00

Earnings (loss) per share
$
0.48

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.30
)
 
$
2.39

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations
$
0.48

 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.27
)
 
$
(1.60
)
Earnings (loss) per share from discontinued operations

 
(0.13
)
   
(0.04
)
 
4.00

Earnings (loss) per share
$
0.48

 
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.30
)
 
$
2.39

Weighted-average shares outstanding:(a)
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Basic
3,072

 
3,315

 
3,131

 
3,285

Diluted
3,111

 
3,315

 
3,131

 
3,285


(a) Earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding for all periods presented reflect the Company's 1-for-10 reverse stock split, which was effective June 10, 2019.


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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
December 31,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
ASSETS
 

 
 

Current assets:
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
31,190

 
$
40,562

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $174 and $41, respectively
12,795

 
9,893

Prepaid and other
952

 
671

Current assets of discontinued operations

 
941

Total current assets
44,937

 
52,067

Property and equipment, net
186

 
170

Operating lease right-of-use assets
401

 

Deferred tax assets
793

 
583

Restricted cash
380

 
352

Other assets
7

 
7

Total assets
$
46,704

 
$
53,179

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
1,064

 
$
1,461

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
8,178

 
8,984

Operating lease obligations, current
246

 

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

 
115

Total current liabilities
9,488

 
10,560

Income tax payable
845

 
1,982

Operating lease obligations
160

 

Other liabilities
177

 
150

Total liabilities
10,670

 
12,692

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 and 10,000 shares authorized; 3,663 and
3,613 shares issued; 2,936 and 3,190 shares outstanding, respectively
(a)
4

 
4

Additional paid-in capital
486,088

 
485,127

Accumulated deficit
(436,507
)
 
(435,552
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax
(479
)
 
(606
)
Treasury stock, 726 and 423 shares, respectively, at cost (a)
(13,072
)
 
(8,486
)
Total stockholders’ equity
36,034

 
40,487

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
46,704

 
$
53,179


(a) Common stock and Treasury stock for all periods presented reflect the Company's 1-for-10 reverse stock split, which was effective June 10, 2019.


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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 
Asia Pacific
 
Americas
 
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
17,869

 
$
2,933

 
$
4,646

 
$

 
$
25,448

Revenue less certain direct costs, from external customers (1)
 
$
5,593

 
$
2,733

 
$
2,789

 
$

 
$
11,115

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,483

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

Income from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,483

Benefit from income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(896
)
Interest income, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(91
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
23

EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
1,059

 
$
43

 
$
223

 
$
(806
)
 
519

Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
147

 
114

 
137

 
(275
)
 
123

Stock-based compensation expense
 
22

 
6

 
3

 
119

 
150

Non-recurring severance and professional fees
 

 

 

 
97

 
97

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
1,228

 
$
163

 
$
363

 
$
(865
)
 
$
889

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
 
Asia Pacific
 
Americas
 
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
9,215

 
$
3,124

 
$
4,236

 
$

 
$
16,575

Revenue less certain direct costs, from external customers (1)
 
$
5,513

 
$
2,686

 
$
2,069

 
$

 
$
10,268

Net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(620
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(427
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(193
)
Benefit from income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(294
)
Interest income, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(136
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13

EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
705

 
$
137

 
$
(265
)
 
$
(1,187
)
 
(610
)
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
220

 
91

 
(1
)
 
(246
)
 
64

Stock-based compensation expense
 
21

 
13

 
(9
)
 
184

 
209

Non-recurring severance and professional fees
 

 

 

 
34

 
34

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)
 
$
946

 
$
241

 
$
(275
)
 
$
(1,215
)
 
$
(303
)

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, business reorganization expenses, 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.

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HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2019
 
Asia Pacific
 
Americas
 
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
61,438

 
$
13,565

 
$
18,808

 
$

 
$
93,811

Revenue less certain direct costs, from external customers (1)
 
$
21,177

 
$
12,291

 
$
10,098

 
$

 
$
43,566

Net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
(955
)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(113
)
Loss from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(842
)
Benefit from income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(540
)
Interest income, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(617
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
85

EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
2,194

 
$
60

 
$
84

 
$
(4,252
)
 
(1,914
)
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
957

 
563

 
544

 
(1,726
)
 
338

Stock-based compensation expense
 
102

 
26

 
8

 
825

 
961

Non-recurring severance and professional fees
 

 

 

 
1,072

 
1,072

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
3,253

 
$
649

 
$
636

 
$
(4,081
)
 
$
457

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For The Year Ended December 31, 2018
 
Asia Pacific
 
Americas
 
Europe
 
Corporate
 
Total
Revenue, from external customers
 
$
36,946

 
$
13,924

 
$
16,062

 
$

 
$
66,932

Revenue less certain direct costs, from external customers (1)
 
$
21,936

 
$
11,726

 
$
8,442

 
$

 
$
42,104

Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
7,867

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13,133

Loss from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5,266
)
Provision for income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
99

Interest income, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(298
)
Depreciation and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
16

EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
2,221

 
$
440

 
$
(450
)
 
$
(7,660
)
 
(5,449
)
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
 
885

 
563

 
366

 
(1,566
)
 
248

Stock-based compensation expense
 
51

 
79

 
9

 
1,167

 
1,306

Non-recurring severance and professional fees
 

 

 

 
2,415

 
2,415

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)
 
$
3,157

 
$
1,082

 
$
(75
)
 
$
(5,644
)
 
$
(1,480
)

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, business reorganization expenses, 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.

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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 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, revenue less certain direct costs, 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,
 
2019
 
2018
 
As
 
As
 
Currency
 
Constant
 
reported
 
reported
 
translation
 
currency
Revenue:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
17,869

 
$
9,215

 
$
(330
)
 
$
8,885

Americas
2,933

 
3,124

 
1

 
3,125

Europe
4,646

 
4,236

 
6

 
4,242

Total
$
25,448

 
$
16,575

 
$
(323
)
 
$
16,252

Revenue less certain direct costs (1):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
5,593

 
$
5,513

 
$
(188
)
 
$
5,325

Americas
2,733

 
2,686

 
1

 
2,687

Europe
2,789

 
2,069

 
(7
)
 
2,062

Total
$
11,115

 
$
10,268

 
$
(194
)
 
$
10,074

SG&A (2):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
4,387

 
$
4,568

 
$
(157
)
 
$
4,411

Americas
2,576

 
2,480

 
(1
)
 
2,479

Europe
2,430

 
2,332

 

 
2,332

Corporate
1,080

 
1,434

 
(3
)
 
1,431

Total
$
10,473

 
$
10,814

 
$
(161
)
 
$
10,653

Operating income (loss):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
1,194

 
$
918

 
$
(26
)
 
$
892

Americas
152

 
225

 
2

 
227

Europe
355

 
(271
)
 
(8
)
 
(279
)
Corporate
(1,082
)
 
(1,431
)
 
(2
)
 
(1,433
)
Total
$
619

 
$
(559
)
 
$
(34
)
 
$
(593
)
EBITDA (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
1,059

 
$
705

 
$
(21
)
 
$
684

Americas
43

 
137

 
2

 
139

Europe
223

 
(265
)
 
(10
)
 
(275
)
Corporate
(806
)
 
(1,187
)
 
4

 
(1,183
)
Total
$
519

 
$
(610
)
 
$
(25
)
 
$
(635
)


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.

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

 
For The Year Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
As
 
As
 
Currency
 
Constant
 
reported
 
reported
 
translation
 
currency
Revenue:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
61,438

 
$
36,946

 
$
(2,198
)
 
$
34,748

Americas
13,565

 
13,924

 
(19
)
 
13,905

Europe
18,808

 
16,062

 
(667
)
 
15,395

Total
$
93,811

 
$
66,932

 
$
(2,884
)
 
$
64,048

Revenue less certain direct costs (1):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
21,177

 
$
21,936

 
$
(1,216
)
 
$
20,720

Americas
12,291

 
11,726

 
(17
)
 
11,709

Europe
10,098

 
8,442

 
(370
)
 
8,072

Total
$
43,566

 
$
42,104

 
$
(1,603
)
 
$
40,501

SG&A (2):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
17,957

 
$
18,811

 
$
(1,093
)
 
$
17,718

Americas
11,739

 
10,742

 
(18
)
 
10,724

Europe
9,473

 
8,527

 
(358
)
 
8,169

Corporate
5,973

 
9,225

 

 
9,225

Total
$
45,142

 
$
47,305

 
$
(1,469
)
 
$
45,836

Operating income (loss):
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
3,112

 
$
3,103

 
$
(124
)
 
$
2,979

Americas
605

 
1,000

 
2

 
1,002

Europe
605

 
(93
)
 
(14
)
 
(107
)
Corporate
(5,983
)
 
(9,227
)
 

 
(9,227
)
Total
$
(1,661
)
 
$
(5,217
)
 
$
(136
)
 
$
(5,353
)
EBITDA (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Asia Pacific
$
2,194

 
$
2,221

 
$
(77
)
 
$
2,144

Americas
60

 
440

 
2

 
442

Europe
84

 
(450
)
 
11

 
(439
)
Corporate
(4,252
)
 
(7,660
)
 

 
(7,660
)
Total
$
(1,914
)
 
$
(5,449
)
 
$
(64
)
 
$
(5,513
)


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.





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