Hudson Highland Group Reports 2011 Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results
Hudson Highland Group, Inc.
23.02.2012 22:00
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Full Year Revenue Grew 17.5 Percent, 10.9 Percent in Constant Currency; EBITDA
Grew 264 Percent to $23.6 Million
NEW YORK, 2012-02-23 22:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:HHGP), a leading global provider of
professional recruitment and related talent solutions, today announced
financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011.
'During 2011, we launched new strategic initiatives to maximize the value of
Hudson's global platform and achieve greater operating efficiencies. In more
than 20 countries, our teams placed over 16,000 professionals and managed on
average 5,800 highly skilled contract consultants per day to deliver solutions
that helped our clients grow and address these uncertain times,' said Manuel
Marquez, chairman and chief executive officer of Hudson Highland Group.
'Despite headwinds in the fourth quarter, we achieved double digit revenue
growth, generated positive cash flow and realized record net income from
continuing operations in 2011. We believe we are now better positioned to
confront the market contraction in Europe and its ripple effect in Asia
Pacific.'
2011 Full Year Summary
-- Revenue of $933.7 million, an increase of 17.5 percent from 2010, or 10.9
percent in constant currency.
-- Gross margin of $354.3 million, or 37.9 percent of revenue, grew 18.7
percent in 2011, or 11.9 percent in constant currency.
-- EBITDA* of $23.6 million, or 2.5 percent of revenue in 2011, compared with
$6.5 million, or 0.8 percent of revenue, in 2010.
-- Net income of $10.9 million, or $0.35 per basic share and $0.34 per diluted
share, compared with net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.16 per basic and
diluted share, in 2010.
'Improvements in our earnings and cash position in 2011 resulted from our
global commitment to move our company to solid profitability and liquidity,'
said Mary Jane Raymond, the company's chief financial officer. 'In the fourth
quarter, we took steps to further optimize our operations by moving from four
to three regional units. This structure helped us weather the deteriorating
conditions at the end of the year. We expect to generate additional synergies
in 2012 to drive our earnings.'
2011 Fourth Quarter Summary
-- Revenue of $222.7 million, an increase of 1.7 percent over the fourth
quarter of 2010, or 1.0 percent in constant currency.
-- Gross margin increased to $84.6 million in the fourth quarter, or 38.0
percent of revenue, representing a 2.1 percent increase from the same
period last year, or 1.4 percent in constant currency.
-- EBITDA* of $6.0 million, or 2.7 percent of revenue in the fourth quarter,
improved from $3.6 million, or 1.6 percent of revenue, for the fourth
quarter of 2010.
-- Net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared
with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, for
the fourth quarter of 2010.
-- Cash flow from operations was $20.4 million in the fourth quarter.
Liquidity increased to $89.1 million, composed of $37.3 million in cash and
$51.8 million in available borrowings.
* EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are defined in the segment tables at the end of
this release.
Key Strategic Initiatives
During 2011, the company launched a new global strategy focused on four key
initiatives which were instrumental in delivering the full year results:
-- Reap the value of Hudson's global business
To further align operations with the needs of its global clients, Hudson
established global practices for two of its fastest growing businesses, Legal
eDiscovery and RPO, which represented 70 percent of constant currency gross
margin growth in 2011. In addition, the company simplified its operating
platform, organizing operations into three regions, which it believes will
facilitate greater alignment with its global clients' needs, better
coordination of global activities and more efficient utilization of resources.
-- Attract, develop and retain the right people
Following the appointment of a new chief people officer, the company started to
deploy best-practice processes to help its teams be more successful. These
efforts contributed to Hudson's adjusted EBITDA leverage on incremental gross
margin of 49 percent in constant currency in 2011.
-- Focus on selected clients and services in the market
The company further developed its professional recruitment and talent solutions
services to bring more value to clients. Higher value solutions helped improve
the gross margin on contract talent and interim management by 100 basis points
in constant currency to 18.5 percent. In permanent recruitment, Hudson's RPO
clients increasingly use the company's talent management offerings to further
align recruitment processes with their business needs.
-- Create a compelling digital presence
To deliver a more compelling digital presence for its clients and candidates -
critical to the company's future - Hudson began integrating its existing
technology, information, social media and branding efforts. Under the direction
of its chief knowledge officer, in December 2011, Hudson launched a new search
engine optimized web site in more than 20 countries. The new web platform is
already generating an increasing flow of targeted candidates and business
leads.
Regional Highlights
Americas
In 2011, Hudson Americas delivered one of its best-performing years. Gross
margin increased 29 percent compared with 2010, while adjusted EBITDA reached
$6.4 million compared with $0.2 million in 2010. A 19 percent increase in
contracting gross margin was driven primarily by the company's Legal eDiscovery
practice. This business provides end-to-end eDiscovery solutions, process
management and managed review services tailored to meet client needs. Temporary
contracting gross margin increased 60 basis points to 22.2 percent in 2011,
driven primarily by higher margins in eDiscovery. Permanent recruiting gross
margin grew by 95 percent, attributable to the early success of RPO in the
Americas, a strategic service that allows clients to transfer all or part of
their recruitment process to Hudson.
For the fourth quarter, Hudson Americas' gross margin increased 27 percent
compared with the prior year period, driven by 14 percent gross margin growth
in temporary contracting, including eDiscovery. Permanent recruitment more than
doubled due to growth in RPO. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.4 million for the
fourth quarter, more than doubling from the prior year period.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific delivered strong adjusted EBITDA gains in 2011 on 10 percent gross
margin growth in constant currency, driven by the expansion of RPO and
efficient leverage. Gross margin growth was driven by 14 percent growth in
permanent recruitment and 5 percent growth in temporary contracting. Permanent
recruitment growth was led by 35 percent growth in RPO across the region as
well as 23 percent growth in China.
Adjusted EBITDA was $21.3 million, or 5.9 percent of revenue, an increase of 56
percent or $7.6 million from 2010. Asia Pacific continued to be the most
profitable region in the organization, and benefitted from 51 percent constant
currency leverage in 2011.
During the fourth quarter, European economic conditions created a ripple effect
in Asia Pacific as some multi-national clients delayed hiring decisions. Gross
margin was down 5 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter from prior
year, but despite this, adjusted EBITDA reached $5.0 million, or 6.0 percent of
revenue, an increase of 24 percent or $1.0 million from the fourth quarter of
2010.
Europe
For the full year 2011, Hudson Europe's gross margin increased 9 percent in
constant currency compared with the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA of $16.5
million increased 79 percent from $9.2 million in 2010.
Temporary contracting gross margin increased 30 percent in constant currency,
driven by the expansion of Legal eDiscovery in the U.K., as well as growth in
the Netherlands professional contracting business and Belgium's interim
management business. The temporary contracting gross margin increased to 18.9
percent, up from 16.9 percent in 2010, driven primarily by higher margins in
eDiscovery. Permanent recruitment delivered modest growth in 2011, a
combination of growth in retained search in Belgium and France, and declines in
the U.K.
The second half of 2011 was notable for volatile economic conditions in Europe,
marked by the sovereign debt crisis and the contraction of the banking and
finance industry. During the fourth quarter, several clients delayed permanent
hiring decisions. Nonetheless, the balanced service portfolio helped maintain
gross margin flat compared with the fourth quarter of 2010 in constant
currency. Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 million increased 18 percent over the fourth
quarter of 2010.
Business Outlook
The company remains optimistic about 2012, but the European debt situation has
persisted and the weaker economic conditions witnessed in the fourth quarter
have continued into the first quarter. Given the current environment, the
company expects first quarter 2012 revenue to be down between 4 - 8 percent to
prior year at prevailing exchange rates, and EBITDA about breakeven from
operations. This compares with revenue of $218.5 million and EBITDA of $2.5
million in the first quarter of 2011.
Conference Call/Webcast
Hudson Highland Group will conduct a conference call today at 5:00 p.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
www.hudson.com.
The archived call will be available on the investor information section of the
company's web site at www.hudson.com.
About Hudson Highland Group
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. is a leading provider of permanent recruitment,
contract professionals and talent management services worldwide. From single
placements to total outsourced solutions, Hudson helps clients achieve greater
organizational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging
the best and brightest people for their businesses. The company employs more
than 2,000 professionals serving clients and candidates in approximately 20
countries. More information is available at www.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; 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; 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; risks in collecting the company's accounts receivable; the
company's history of negative cash flows and operating losses may continue;
restrictions on the company's operating flexibility due to the terms of its
credit facilities; the company's ability to implement cost reduction
initiatives effectively; the company's heavy reliance on information systems
and the impact of potentially losing or failing to develop technology; risks
related to our dependence on uninterrupted service to clients; the company's
exposure to employment-related claims from both clients and employers and
limits on related insurance coverage; 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
HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Revenue $ 222,738 $ 219,061 $ 933,736 $ 794,542
Direct costs 138,090 136,137 579,431 495,969
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Gross margin 84,648 82,924 354,305 298,573
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and 78,379 80,192 329,899 294,313
administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization 1,501 1,730 6,251 8,184
Business reorganization and (27) 988 720 1,694
integration expenses
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Total operating expenses 79,853 82,910 336,870 304,191
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Operating income (loss) 4,795 14 17,435 (5,618)
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net (234) (306) (1,143) (1,278)
Other income (expense), net (290) 1,812 (44) 4,500
Fee for early extinguishment of -- -- -- (563)
credit facility
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Income (loss) from continuing 4,271 1,520 16,248 (2,959)
operations before provision for
income taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income 962 116 5,339 1,482
taxes
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Income (loss) from continuing 3,309 1,404 10,909 (4,441)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (213) -- (244)
operations, net of income taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 3,309 $ 1,191 $ 10,909 $ (4,685)
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Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.35 $ (0.15)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (0.01) -- (0.01)
operations
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Net income (loss) $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.35 $ (0.16)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.34 $ (0.15)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (0.01) -- (0.01)
operations
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Net income (loss) $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.34 $ (0.16)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 31,639 31,234 31,566 29,931
Diluted 32,118 31,754 31,989 29,931
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HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
December 31,
2011 2010
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,302 $ 29,523
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 131,489 128,576
of $1,772 and $2,145, respectively
Prepaid and other 13,132 13,988
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Total current assets 181,923 172,087
Property and equipment, net 17,838 16,593
Other assets 16,785 17,154
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Total assets $ 216,546 $ 205,834
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 12,025 $ 14,812
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 74,248 74,990
Short-term borrowings 3,384 1,339
Accrued business reorganization expenses 858 2,619
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Total current liabilities 90,515 93,760
Other non-current liabilities 10,867 10,493
Income tax payable, non-current 7,807 8,303
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Total liabilities 109,189 112,556
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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; 33 32
issued 32,776 and 32,181 shares, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 470,786 466,582
Accumulated deficit (397,290) (408,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive income--translation 34,255 34,902
adjustments
Treasury stock, 79 and 9 shares, respectively, at cost (427) (39)
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Total stockholders' equity 107,357 93,278
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 216,546 $ 205,834
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HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 47,802 $ 83,185 $ 91,751 $ -- $ 222,738
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 13,738 $ 33,598 $ 37,312 $ -- $ 84,648
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 2,445 $ 4,988 $ 2,967 $ (4,131) $ 6,269
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ (27) $ -- $ (27)
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 1,204 1,847 1,854 (4,615) 290
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,241 $ 3,141 $ 1,140 $ 484 $ 6,006
Depreciation and 1,501
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 234
net
Provision for (benefit 962
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 3,309
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For The Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2010 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 44,268 $ 84,177 $ 90,616 $ -- $ 219,061
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 10,775 $ 34,681 $ 37,468 $ -- $ 82,924
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,109 $ 4,009 $ 2,516 $ (4,902) 2,732
Business reorganization and $ 21 $ 102 $ 865 $ -- $ 988
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense (1,298) 1,129 1,337 (2,980) (1,812)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 2,386 $ 2,778 $ 314 $ (1,922) $ 3,556
Depreciation and 1,730
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 306
net
Provision for (benefit 116
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from 213
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 1,191
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For the Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
March 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 45,812 $ 79,017 $ 93,710 $ -- $ 218,539
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 10,357 $ 31,903 $ 38,938 $ -- $ 81,198
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 204 $ 3,151 $ 4,136 $ (5,100) $ 2,391
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ 351 $ -- $ 351
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 583 1,137 1,610 (3,816) (486)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ (379) $ 2,014 $ 2,175 $ (1,284) $ 2,526
Depreciation and 1,576
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 206
net
Provision for (benefit 750
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ (6)
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For the Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
September 30, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 47,691 $ 100,637 $ 96,753 $ -- $ 245,081
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 13,662 $ 41,201 $ 38,129 $ -- $ 92,992
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,956 $ 7,069 $ 3,893 $ (5,232) $ 7,686
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 497 1,848 1,873 (3,982) 236
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,459 $ 5,221 $ 2,020 $ (1,252) $ 7,450
Depreciation and 1,537
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 328
net
Provision for (benefit 2,202
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 3,382
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(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 acquisition-related
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 HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Year Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 192,217 $ 359,108 $ 382,411 $ -- $ 933,736
customers
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Gross margin, from $ 50,778 $ 146,917 $ 156,610 $ -- $ 354,305
external customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) $ 6,442 $ 21,306 $ 16,517 $ (19,860) $ 24,405
(1)
Business reorganization $ -- $ -- $ 720 $ -- $ 720
and integration
expenses (recovery)
Non-operating expense 2,962 7,126 7,727 (17,771) 44
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 3,482 $ 14,180 $ 8,071 $ (2,091) $ 23,642
Depreciation and 6,251
amortization expenses
Interest expense 1,143
(income), net
Provision for (benefit 5,339
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued
operations, net of
taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 10,909
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For The Year Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2010 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 162,432 $ 303,619 $ 328,491 $ -- $ 794,542
customers
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Gross margin, from $ 39,417 $ 121,965 $ 137,191 $ -- $ 298,573
external customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) $ 172 $ 13,695 $ 9,239 $ (18,845) $ 4,261
(1)
Business reorganization 307 (15) 1,402 -- 1,694
and integration
expenses (recovery)
Non-operating expense (1,822) 4,863 6,751 (13,729) (3,937)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
(2)
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,687 $ 8,847 $ 1,086 $ (5,117) $ 6,503
Depreciation and 8,184
amortization expenses
Interest expense 1,278
(income), net
Provision for (benefit 1,482
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from 244
discontinued
operations, net of
taxes
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Net income (loss) $ (4,685)
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(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 acquisition-related
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.
(2) Includes $563 credit facility termination fee.
HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
Reconciliation for Constant Currency
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
The company operates on a global basis, with the majority of our gross margin
generated outside of the United States. Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates can affect our 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') 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.
Three Months Ended December 31,
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2011 2010
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As As Currency Constant
reported reported translati currency
on
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Revenue:
Hudson Americas $ 47,802 $ 44,268 $ (5) $ 44,263
Hudson Asia Pacific 83,185 84,177 2,019 86,196
Hudson Europe 91,751 90,616 (583) 90,033
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Total $ 222,738 $ 219,061 $ 1,431 $ 220,492
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Gross margin:
Hudson Americas $ 13,738 $ 10,775 $ (5) $ 10,770
Hudson Asia Pacific 33,598 34,681 807 35,488
Hudson Europe 37,312 37,468 (279) 37,189
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Total $ 84,648 $ 82,924 $ 523 $ 83,447
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SG&A and other non-operating income
(expense) (1):
Hudson Americas $ 12,517 $ 8,254 $ 11 $ 8,265
Hudson Asia Pacific 30,460 31,845 660 32,505
Hudson Europe 36,205 36,359 (291) 36,068
Corporate (513) 1,922 (5) 1,917
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Total $ 78,669 $ 78,380 $ 375 $ 78,755
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Operating income (loss):
Hudson Americas $ 2,122 $ 737 $ (10) $ 727
Hudson Asia Pacific 4,354 3,176 21 3,197
Hudson Europe 2,595 1,040 (4) 1,036
Corporate (4,276) (4,939) 3 (4,936)
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Total $ 4,795 $ 14 $ 10 $ 24
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EBITDA (loss):
Hudson Americas $ 1,241 $ 2,386 $ (15) $ 2,371
Hudson Asia Pacific 3,141 2,778 144 2,922
Hudson Europe 1,140 314 10 324
Corporate 484 (1,922) -- (1,922)
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Total $ 6,006 $ 3,556 $ 139 $ 3,695
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(1) SG&A and other non-operating income (expense) is a measure that management
uses to evaluate the segments' expenses, which include the following captions
on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Selling, general and
administrative expenses and other income (expense), net. Corporate management
service allocations are included in the segments' other income (expense).
CONTACT: David F. Kirby
Hudson Highland Group
212-351-7216
david.kirby@hudson.com
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Hudson Highland Group, Inc.
23.02.2012 22:00
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Full Year Revenue Grew 17.5 Percent, 10.9 Percent in Constant Currency; EBITDA
Grew 264 Percent to $23.6 Million
NEW YORK, 2012-02-23 22:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:HHGP), a leading global provider of
professional recruitment and related talent solutions, today announced
financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011.
'During 2011, we launched new strategic initiatives to maximize the value of
Hudson's global platform and achieve greater operating efficiencies. In more
than 20 countries, our teams placed over 16,000 professionals and managed on
average 5,800 highly skilled contract consultants per day to deliver solutions
that helped our clients grow and address these uncertain times,' said Manuel
Marquez, chairman and chief executive officer of Hudson Highland Group.
'Despite headwinds in the fourth quarter, we achieved double digit revenue
growth, generated positive cash flow and realized record net income from
continuing operations in 2011. We believe we are now better positioned to
confront the market contraction in Europe and its ripple effect in Asia
Pacific.'
2011 Full Year Summary
-- Revenue of $933.7 million, an increase of 17.5 percent from 2010, or 10.9
percent in constant currency.
-- Gross margin of $354.3 million, or 37.9 percent of revenue, grew 18.7
percent in 2011, or 11.9 percent in constant currency.
-- EBITDA* of $23.6 million, or 2.5 percent of revenue in 2011, compared with
$6.5 million, or 0.8 percent of revenue, in 2010.
-- Net income of $10.9 million, or $0.35 per basic share and $0.34 per diluted
share, compared with net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.16 per basic and
diluted share, in 2010.
'Improvements in our earnings and cash position in 2011 resulted from our
global commitment to move our company to solid profitability and liquidity,'
said Mary Jane Raymond, the company's chief financial officer. 'In the fourth
quarter, we took steps to further optimize our operations by moving from four
to three regional units. This structure helped us weather the deteriorating
conditions at the end of the year. We expect to generate additional synergies
in 2012 to drive our earnings.'
2011 Fourth Quarter Summary
-- Revenue of $222.7 million, an increase of 1.7 percent over the fourth
quarter of 2010, or 1.0 percent in constant currency.
-- Gross margin increased to $84.6 million in the fourth quarter, or 38.0
percent of revenue, representing a 2.1 percent increase from the same
period last year, or 1.4 percent in constant currency.
-- EBITDA* of $6.0 million, or 2.7 percent of revenue in the fourth quarter,
improved from $3.6 million, or 1.6 percent of revenue, for the fourth
quarter of 2010.
-- Net income of $3.3 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared
with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.04 per basic and diluted share, for
the fourth quarter of 2010.
-- Cash flow from operations was $20.4 million in the fourth quarter.
Liquidity increased to $89.1 million, composed of $37.3 million in cash and
$51.8 million in available borrowings.
* EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are defined in the segment tables at the end of
this release.
Key Strategic Initiatives
During 2011, the company launched a new global strategy focused on four key
initiatives which were instrumental in delivering the full year results:
-- Reap the value of Hudson's global business
To further align operations with the needs of its global clients, Hudson
established global practices for two of its fastest growing businesses, Legal
eDiscovery and RPO, which represented 70 percent of constant currency gross
margin growth in 2011. In addition, the company simplified its operating
platform, organizing operations into three regions, which it believes will
facilitate greater alignment with its global clients' needs, better
coordination of global activities and more efficient utilization of resources.
-- Attract, develop and retain the right people
Following the appointment of a new chief people officer, the company started to
deploy best-practice processes to help its teams be more successful. These
efforts contributed to Hudson's adjusted EBITDA leverage on incremental gross
margin of 49 percent in constant currency in 2011.
-- Focus on selected clients and services in the market
The company further developed its professional recruitment and talent solutions
services to bring more value to clients. Higher value solutions helped improve
the gross margin on contract talent and interim management by 100 basis points
in constant currency to 18.5 percent. In permanent recruitment, Hudson's RPO
clients increasingly use the company's talent management offerings to further
align recruitment processes with their business needs.
-- Create a compelling digital presence
To deliver a more compelling digital presence for its clients and candidates -
critical to the company's future - Hudson began integrating its existing
technology, information, social media and branding efforts. Under the direction
of its chief knowledge officer, in December 2011, Hudson launched a new search
engine optimized web site in more than 20 countries. The new web platform is
already generating an increasing flow of targeted candidates and business
leads.
Regional Highlights
Americas
In 2011, Hudson Americas delivered one of its best-performing years. Gross
margin increased 29 percent compared with 2010, while adjusted EBITDA reached
$6.4 million compared with $0.2 million in 2010. A 19 percent increase in
contracting gross margin was driven primarily by the company's Legal eDiscovery
practice. This business provides end-to-end eDiscovery solutions, process
management and managed review services tailored to meet client needs. Temporary
contracting gross margin increased 60 basis points to 22.2 percent in 2011,
driven primarily by higher margins in eDiscovery. Permanent recruiting gross
margin grew by 95 percent, attributable to the early success of RPO in the
Americas, a strategic service that allows clients to transfer all or part of
their recruitment process to Hudson.
For the fourth quarter, Hudson Americas' gross margin increased 27 percent
compared with the prior year period, driven by 14 percent gross margin growth
in temporary contracting, including eDiscovery. Permanent recruitment more than
doubled due to growth in RPO. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.4 million for the
fourth quarter, more than doubling from the prior year period.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific delivered strong adjusted EBITDA gains in 2011 on 10 percent gross
margin growth in constant currency, driven by the expansion of RPO and
efficient leverage. Gross margin growth was driven by 14 percent growth in
permanent recruitment and 5 percent growth in temporary contracting. Permanent
recruitment growth was led by 35 percent growth in RPO across the region as
well as 23 percent growth in China.
Adjusted EBITDA was $21.3 million, or 5.9 percent of revenue, an increase of 56
percent or $7.6 million from 2010. Asia Pacific continued to be the most
profitable region in the organization, and benefitted from 51 percent constant
currency leverage in 2011.
During the fourth quarter, European economic conditions created a ripple effect
in Asia Pacific as some multi-national clients delayed hiring decisions. Gross
margin was down 5 percent in constant currency in the fourth quarter from prior
year, but despite this, adjusted EBITDA reached $5.0 million, or 6.0 percent of
revenue, an increase of 24 percent or $1.0 million from the fourth quarter of
2010.
Europe
For the full year 2011, Hudson Europe's gross margin increased 9 percent in
constant currency compared with the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA of $16.5
million increased 79 percent from $9.2 million in 2010.
Temporary contracting gross margin increased 30 percent in constant currency,
driven by the expansion of Legal eDiscovery in the U.K., as well as growth in
the Netherlands professional contracting business and Belgium's interim
management business. The temporary contracting gross margin increased to 18.9
percent, up from 16.9 percent in 2010, driven primarily by higher margins in
eDiscovery. Permanent recruitment delivered modest growth in 2011, a
combination of growth in retained search in Belgium and France, and declines in
the U.K.
The second half of 2011 was notable for volatile economic conditions in Europe,
marked by the sovereign debt crisis and the contraction of the banking and
finance industry. During the fourth quarter, several clients delayed permanent
hiring decisions. Nonetheless, the balanced service portfolio helped maintain
gross margin flat compared with the fourth quarter of 2010 in constant
currency. Adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 million increased 18 percent over the fourth
quarter of 2010.
Business Outlook
The company remains optimistic about 2012, but the European debt situation has
persisted and the weaker economic conditions witnessed in the fourth quarter
have continued into the first quarter. Given the current environment, the
company expects first quarter 2012 revenue to be down between 4 - 8 percent to
prior year at prevailing exchange rates, and EBITDA about breakeven from
operations. This compares with revenue of $218.5 million and EBITDA of $2.5
million in the first quarter of 2011.
Conference Call/Webcast
Hudson Highland Group will conduct a conference call today at 5:00 p.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
www.hudson.com.
The archived call will be available on the investor information section of the
company's web site at www.hudson.com.
About Hudson Highland Group
Hudson Highland Group, Inc. is a leading provider of permanent recruitment,
contract professionals and talent management services worldwide. From single
placements to total outsourced solutions, Hudson helps clients achieve greater
organizational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging
the best and brightest people for their businesses. The company employs more
than 2,000 professionals serving clients and candidates in approximately 20
countries. More information is available at www.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; 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; 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; risks in collecting the company's accounts receivable; the
company's history of negative cash flows and operating losses may continue;
restrictions on the company's operating flexibility due to the terms of its
credit facilities; the company's ability to implement cost reduction
initiatives effectively; the company's heavy reliance on information systems
and the impact of potentially losing or failing to develop technology; risks
related to our dependence on uninterrupted service to clients; the company's
exposure to employment-related claims from both clients and employers and
limits on related insurance coverage; 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
HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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2011 2010 2011 2010
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Revenue $ 222,738 $ 219,061 $ 933,736 $ 794,542
Direct costs 138,090 136,137 579,431 495,969
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Gross margin 84,648 82,924 354,305 298,573
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Operating expenses:
Selling, general and 78,379 80,192 329,899 294,313
administrative expenses
Depreciation and amortization 1,501 1,730 6,251 8,184
Business reorganization and (27) 988 720 1,694
integration expenses
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Total operating expenses 79,853 82,910 336,870 304,191
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Operating income (loss) 4,795 14 17,435 (5,618)
Other income (expense):
Interest income (expense), net (234) (306) (1,143) (1,278)
Other income (expense), net (290) 1,812 (44) 4,500
Fee for early extinguishment of -- -- -- (563)
credit facility
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Income (loss) from continuing 4,271 1,520 16,248 (2,959)
operations before provision for
income taxes
Provision for (benefit from) income 962 116 5,339 1,482
taxes
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Income (loss) from continuing 3,309 1,404 10,909 (4,441)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (213) -- (244)
operations, net of income taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 3,309 $ 1,191 $ 10,909 $ (4,685)
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Basic earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.35 $ (0.15)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (0.01) -- (0.01)
operations
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Net income (loss) $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.35 $ (0.16)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Income (loss) from continuing $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.34 $ (0.15)
operations
Income (loss) from discontinued -- (0.01) -- (0.01)
operations
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Net income (loss) $ 0.10 $ 0.04 $ 0.34 $ (0.16)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 31,639 31,234 31,566 29,931
Diluted 32,118 31,754 31,989 29,931
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HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
December 31,
2011 2010
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,302 $ 29,523
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts 131,489 128,576
of $1,772 and $2,145, respectively
Prepaid and other 13,132 13,988
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Total current assets 181,923 172,087
Property and equipment, net 17,838 16,593
Other assets 16,785 17,154
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Total assets $ 216,546 $ 205,834
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 12,025 $ 14,812
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 74,248 74,990
Short-term borrowings 3,384 1,339
Accrued business reorganization expenses 858 2,619
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Total current liabilities 90,515 93,760
Other non-current liabilities 10,867 10,493
Income tax payable, non-current 7,807 8,303
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Total liabilities 109,189 112,556
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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; 33 32
issued 32,776 and 32,181 shares, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 470,786 466,582
Accumulated deficit (397,290) (408,199)
Accumulated other comprehensive income--translation 34,255 34,902
adjustments
Treasury stock, 79 and 9 shares, respectively, at cost (427) (39)
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Total stockholders' equity 107,357 93,278
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 216,546 $ 205,834
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SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 47,802 $ 83,185 $ 91,751 $ -- $ 222,738
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 13,738 $ 33,598 $ 37,312 $ -- $ 84,648
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 2,445 $ 4,988 $ 2,967 $ (4,131) $ 6,269
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ (27) $ -- $ (27)
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 1,204 1,847 1,854 (4,615) 290
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,241 $ 3,141 $ 1,140 $ 484 $ 6,006
Depreciation and 1,501
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 234
net
Provision for (benefit 962
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 3,309
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For The Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2010 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 44,268 $ 84,177 $ 90,616 $ -- $ 219,061
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 10,775 $ 34,681 $ 37,468 $ -- $ 82,924
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,109 $ 4,009 $ 2,516 $ (4,902) 2,732
Business reorganization and $ 21 $ 102 $ 865 $ -- $ 988
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense (1,298) 1,129 1,337 (2,980) (1,812)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 2,386 $ 2,778 $ 314 $ (1,922) $ 3,556
Depreciation and 1,730
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 306
net
Provision for (benefit 116
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from 213
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 1,191
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For the Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
March 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 45,812 $ 79,017 $ 93,710 $ -- $ 218,539
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 10,357 $ 31,903 $ 38,938 $ -- $ 81,198
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 204 $ 3,151 $ 4,136 $ (5,100) $ 2,391
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ 351 $ -- $ 351
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 583 1,137 1,610 (3,816) (486)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ (379) $ 2,014 $ 2,175 $ (1,284) $ 2,526
Depreciation and 1,576
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 206
net
Provision for (benefit 750
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
----------
Net income (loss) $ (6)
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For the Three Months Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
September 30, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 47,691 $ 100,637 $ 96,753 $ -- $ 245,081
customers
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Gross margin, from external $ 13,662 $ 41,201 $ 38,129 $ -- $ 92,992
customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,956 $ 7,069 $ 3,893 $ (5,232) $ 7,686
Business reorganization and $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
integration expenses
(recovery)
Non-operating expense 497 1,848 1,873 (3,982) 236
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,459 $ 5,221 $ 2,020 $ (1,252) $ 7,450
Depreciation and 1,537
amortization expenses
Interest expense (income), 328
net
Provision for (benefit 2,202
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued operations,
net of taxes
----------
Net income (loss) $ 3,382
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(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 acquisition-related
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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SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
For The Year Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2011 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 192,217 $ 359,108 $ 382,411 $ -- $ 933,736
customers
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Gross margin, from $ 50,778 $ 146,917 $ 156,610 $ -- $ 354,305
external customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) $ 6,442 $ 21,306 $ 16,517 $ (19,860) $ 24,405
(1)
Business reorganization $ -- $ -- $ 720 $ -- $ 720
and integration
expenses (recovery)
Non-operating expense 2,962 7,126 7,727 (17,771) 44
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 3,482 $ 14,180 $ 8,071 $ (2,091) $ 23,642
Depreciation and 6,251
amortization expenses
Interest expense 1,143
(income), net
Provision for (benefit 5,339
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from --
discontinued
operations, net of
taxes
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Net income (loss) $ 10,909
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For The Year Ended Hudson Hudson Hudson Corporate Total
December 31, 2010 Americas Asia Europe
Pacific
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Revenue, from external $ 162,432 $ 303,619 $ 328,491 $ -- $ 794,542
customers
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Gross margin, from $ 39,417 $ 121,965 $ 137,191 $ -- $ 298,573
external customers
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Adjusted EBITDA (loss) $ 172 $ 13,695 $ 9,239 $ (18,845) $ 4,261
(1)
Business reorganization 307 (15) 1,402 -- 1,694
and integration
expenses (recovery)
Non-operating expense (1,822) 4,863 6,751 (13,729) (3,937)
(income),
including corporate
administration charges
(2)
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EBITDA (loss) (1) $ 1,687 $ 8,847 $ 1,086 $ (5,117) $ 6,503
Depreciation and 8,184
amortization expenses
Interest expense 1,278
(income), net
Provision for (benefit 1,482
from) income taxes
Loss (income) from 244
discontinued
operations, net of
taxes
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Net income (loss) $ (4,685)
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(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 acquisition-related
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.
(2) Includes $563 credit facility termination fee.
HUDSON HIGHLAND GROUP, INC.
Reconciliation for Constant Currency
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
The company operates on a global basis, with the majority of our gross margin
generated outside of the United States. Accordingly, fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates can affect our 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') 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.
Three Months Ended December 31,
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2011 2010
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As As Currency Constant
reported reported translati currency
on
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Revenue:
Hudson Americas $ 47,802 $ 44,268 $ (5) $ 44,263
Hudson Asia Pacific 83,185 84,177 2,019 86,196
Hudson Europe 91,751 90,616 (583) 90,033
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Total $ 222,738 $ 219,061 $ 1,431 $ 220,492
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Gross margin:
Hudson Americas $ 13,738 $ 10,775 $ (5) $ 10,770
Hudson Asia Pacific 33,598 34,681 807 35,488
Hudson Europe 37,312 37,468 (279) 37,189
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Total $ 84,648 $ 82,924 $ 523 $ 83,447
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SG&A and other non-operating income
(expense) (1):
Hudson Americas $ 12,517 $ 8,254 $ 11 $ 8,265
Hudson Asia Pacific 30,460 31,845 660 32,505
Hudson Europe 36,205 36,359 (291) 36,068
Corporate (513) 1,922 (5) 1,917
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Total $ 78,669 $ 78,380 $ 375 $ 78,755
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Operating income (loss):
Hudson Americas $ 2,122 $ 737 $ (10) $ 727
Hudson Asia Pacific 4,354 3,176 21 3,197
Hudson Europe 2,595 1,040 (4) 1,036
Corporate (4,276) (4,939) 3 (4,936)
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Total $ 4,795 $ 14 $ 10 $ 24
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EBITDA (loss):
Hudson Americas $ 1,241 $ 2,386 $ (15) $ 2,371
Hudson Asia Pacific 3,141 2,778 144 2,922
Hudson Europe 1,140 314 10 324
Corporate 484 (1,922) -- (1,922)
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Total $ 6,006 $ 3,556 $ 139 $ 3,695
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(1) SG&A and other non-operating income (expense) is a measure that management
uses to evaluate the segments' expenses, which include the following captions
on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations: Selling, general and
administrative expenses and other income (expense), net. Corporate management
service allocations are included in the segments' other income (expense).
CONTACT: David F. Kirby
Hudson Highland Group
212-351-7216
david.kirby@hudson.com
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