Form 8-K - Current report

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): August 10, 2023

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware

001-38704

59-3547281

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission
File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

53 Forest Avenue, Suite 102

Old Greenwich, CT 06870

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (475) 988-2068

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:


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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 August 10, 2023, Hudson Global, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2023. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liability under that section, and they shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.


ITEM 9.01.			FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(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 August 10, 2023.

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:	August 10, 2023

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

Hudson Global Reports 2023 Second Quarter Results

OLD GREENWICH, CT - August 10, 2023 - Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON) ("Hudson Global" or "the Company"), a leading global total talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

2023 Second Quarter Summary

•Revenue of $44.9 million decreased 20.8% from the second quarter of 2022 and 17.7% in constant currency.

•Adjusted net revenue of $22.6 million decreased 17.2% from the second quarter of 2022 and 15.4% in constant currency.

•Net income was $0.6 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.1 million, or $0.98 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income per diluted share (non-GAAP measure)* was $0.36 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $1.25 in the second quarter of 2022.

•Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)* was $2.6 million, a decrease versus adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2022.

•In the second quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased $0.6 million of stock and has now completed its $10 million common stock repurchase program.

•The Company's Board of Directors authorized a new $5 million common stock repurchase program effective August 8, 2023.

•Total cash including restricted cash was $23.0 million at June 30, 2023.

“In the second quarter of 2023, lower hiring activity, particularly in the technology sector, led to declines in revenue, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA versus the prior year quarter," said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson Global. "Activity in other sectors remained in line with expectations, and we continued to win new business in the second quarter of 2023. Although the timing of a recovery in the technology sector is difficult to predict, we are confident in our ability to manage the business in this environment and remain well positioned to respond to the needs of our clients going forward.”

* The Company provides non-GAAP measures as a supplement to financial results based on accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Constant currency, adjusted EBITDA, EBITDA, adjusted net income or loss, and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are defined in the segment tables at the end of this release and a reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is included within such segment tables.

Regional Highlights

All growth rate comparisons are in constant currency.

Americas

In the second quarter of 2023, Americas revenue of $8.6 million decreased 40% and adjusted net revenue of $8.3 million decreased 40% from the second quarter of 2022. EBITDA loss was $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 from EBITDA of $2.3 million in same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA decreased to breakeven in the second quarter of 2023 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $3.4 million in the same period last year.

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific revenue of $28.4 million increased 1% and adjusted net revenue of $9.6 million increased 11% in the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. EBITDA was $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to EBITDA of $2.3 million in the same period one year ago, and adjusted EBITDA was $2.5 million compared to adjusted EBITDA of $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Europe

Europe revenue in the second quarter of 2023 decreased 34% to $7.9 million and adjusted net revenue of $4.7 million increased 10% from the second quarter of 2022. EBITDA increased to $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to EBITDA of $0.6 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2023 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.8 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Corporate Costs

In the second quarter of 2023, the Company's corporate costs were $1.0 million, approximately flat versus the prior year quarter. Corporate costs in the second quarter of 2023 and 2022 excluded non-recurring expenses of $0.2 million and $0.0 million, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the second quarter of 2023 with $23.0 million in cash, including $0.4 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $2.6 million in cash flow from operations during the second quarter of 2023 compared to generating $7.6 million of cash flow from operations in the second quarter of 2022. The Company also paid off its $1.3 million acquisition-related note in the second quarter.

Share Repurchase Program

In the second quarter of 2023, the Company repurchased 27,277 shares for $0.6 million and has now completed its $10 million common stock repurchase program. The company continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital and authorized a new $5 million common stock repurchase program effective August 8, 2023.

NOL Carryforward

As of December 31, 2022, Hudson Global has $303 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.

Conference Call/Webcast

The Company will conduct a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss this announcement. Individuals wishing to listen can access the webcast on the investor information section of the Company's web site at hudsonrpo.com.

If you wish to join the conference call, please use the dial-in information below:

•Toll-Free Dial-In Number: (833) 816-1383

•International Dial-In Number: (412) 317-0476

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

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 strive 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 Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 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; rising inflationary pressures and interest rates; the adverse impacts of the coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic; the Company’s ability to successfully achieve its strategic initiatives; risks related to potential acquisitions or dispositions of businesses by the Company; 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 loss of or material reduction in our business with any of the Company’s largest customers; 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 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine conflict; the Company's dependence on key management personnel; the Company's ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, management, and advisors; 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; restrictions imposed by blocking arrangements; and a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting that could have a significant adverse effect on our business and the price of our common stock. 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 GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
	2023		2022		2023		2022
Revenue	$	44,897	$	56,723	$	87,969	$	108,640

Operating expenses:
Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses	22,314		29,449		43,622		55,793
Salaries and related	17,393		19,221		34,871		37,482
Office and general	2,549		2,757		5,488		5,188
Marketing and promotion	932		1,079		1,913		2,034
Depreciation and amortization	354		337		702		661


Total operating expenses	43,542		52,843		86,596		101,158

Operating income	1,355		3,880		1,373		7,482
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income, net	130		3		194		5
Other (expense) income, net	(50)		(9)		83		(58)
Income before income taxes	1,435		3,874		1,650		7,429
Provision for income taxes	857		781		718		1,317


Net income	$	578	$	3,093	$	932	$	6,112
Earnings per share:



Basic	$	0.19	$	1.02	$	0.30	$	2.04



Diluted	$	0.18	$	0.98	$	0.30	$	1.95
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic	3,084		3,028		3,059		2,997
Diluted	3,138		3,146		3,130		3,132


HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

	June 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	22,638	$	27,123
Accounts receivable, less allowance for expected credit losses of $102 and $51, respectively	27,462		26,270
Restricted cash, current	169		160
Prepaid and other	2,795		1,959

Total current assets	53,064		55,512
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,086 and $950, respectively	555		673
Operating lease right-of-use assets	1,271		685
Deferred tax assets, net	1,792		1,475
Restricted cash	197		194
Goodwill	4,879		4,875
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,207 and $1,647, respectively	3,974		4,516
Other assets	14		12

Total assets	$	65,746	$	67,942
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	1,323	$	1,678
Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits	8,204		11,584
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	7,812		6,273
Note payable – short term	—		1,250
Operating lease obligations, current	569		337

Total current liabilities	17,908		21,122
Income tax payable	—		81
Operating lease obligations	702		348

Other liabilities	452		599

Total liabilities	19,062		22,150
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 shares authorized; 3,889 and 3,823 shares issued; 2,823 and 2,794 shares outstanding, respectively	4		4
Additional paid-in capital	492,423		491,567
Accumulated deficit	(426,513)		(427,394)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax	(1,702)		(1,639)
Treasury stock, 1,066 and 1,029 shares, respectively, at cost	(17,528)		(16,746)
Total stockholders’ equity	46,684		45,792
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	65,746	$	67,942


HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2023	Americas		Asia Pacific		Europe		Corporate		Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	8,569	$	28,402	$	7,926	$	—	$	44,897
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1)	$	8,321	$	9,581	$	4,681	$	—	$	22,583
Net income									$	578


Provision from income taxes									857
Interest income, net									(130)
Depreciation and amortization									354
EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	(466)	$	2,131	$	851	$	(857)	1,659
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges	223		363		41		(577)		50
Stock-based compensation expense	96		48		51		188		383
Non-recurring severance and professional fees	71		1		124		249		445
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)	112		—		—		—		112
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	36	$	2,543	$	1,067	$	(997)	$	2,649

For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2022	Americas		Asia Pacific		Europe		Corporate		Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	14,415	$	29,944	$	12,364	$	—	$	56,723
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1)	$	13,809	$	9,174	$	4,291	$	—	$	27,274
Net income									$	3,093


Provision for income taxes									781
Interest income, net									(3)
Depreciation and amortization									337
EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	2,291	$	2,262	$	551	$	(896)	4,208
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges	123		321		136		(571)		9
Stock-based compensation expense	159		62		66		408		695
Non-recurring severance and professional fees	128		—		—		12		140
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)	664		—		—		—		664
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	3,365	$	2,645	$	753	$	(1,047)	$	5,716

(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 (expense), stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring severance and professional fees (“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.

(3) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of acquisition agreements.


HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - YEAR TO DATE (continued)
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2023	Americas		Asia Pacific		Europe		Corporate		Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	17,841	$	55,678	$	14,450	$	—	$	87,969
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1)	$	17,243	$	18,040	$	9,064	$	—	$	44,347
Net income									$	932


Provision from income taxes									718
Interest income, net									(194)
Depreciation and amortization									702
EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	(896)	$	3,565	$	1,295	$	(1,806)	2,158
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges	339		604		66		(1,092)		(83)
Stock-based compensation expense	257		121		128		350		856
Non-recurring severance and professional fees	105		1		124		411		641
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)	225		—		—		—		225
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	30	$	4,291	$	1,613	$	(2,137)	$	3,797

For The Six Months Ended June 30, 2022	Americas		Asia Pacific		Europe		Corporate		Total
Revenue, from external customers	$	29,026	$	61,077	$	18,537	$	—	$	108,640
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers (1)	$	27,511	$	17,387	$	7,949	$	—	$	52,847
Net income									$	6,112


Provision for income taxes									1,317
Interest income, net									(5)
Depreciation and amortization									661
EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	4,705	$	4,289	$	698	$	(1,607)	8,085
Non-operating expense (income), including corporate administration charges	335		580		252		(1,109)		58
Stock-based compensation expense	321		132		114		674		1,241
Non-recurring severance and professional fees	128		—		—		28		156
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (3)	1,411		—		—		—		1,411
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (2)	$	6,900	$	5,001	$	1,064	$	(2,014)	$	10,951

(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) expense, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring severance and professional fees (“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.

(3) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of acquisition agreements.

HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF CONSTANT CURRENCY MEASURES

(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 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, adjusted net revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A"), other non-operating income (expense), operating income (loss) and EBITDA (loss) include the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. 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 June 30,
	2023		2022
	As		As		Currency		Constant
	reported		reported		translation		currency
Revenue:
Americas	$	8,569	$	14,415	$	(31)	$	14,384
Asia Pacific	28,402		29,944		(1,715)		28,229
Europe	7,926		12,364		(408)		11,956
Total	$	44,897	$	56,723	$	(2,154)	$	54,569
Adjusted net revenue (1)
Americas	$	8,321	$	13,809	$	(30)	$	13,779
Asia Pacific	9,581		9,174		(506)		8,668
Europe	4,681		4,291		(32)		4,259
Total	$	22,583	$	27,274	$	(568)	$	26,706
SG&A:(2)
Americas	$	8,666	$	11,440	$	(94)	$	11,346
Asia Pacific	7,029		6,546		(359)		6,187
Europe	3,757		3,600		(34)		3,566
Corporate	1,422		1,471		—		1,471
Total	$	20,874	$	23,057	$	(487)	$	22,570
Operating income (loss):
Americas	$	(555)	$	2,093	$	(16)	$	2,077
Asia Pacific	2,463		2,575		(144)		2,431
Europe	901		681		1		682
Corporate	(1,454)		(1,469)		—		(1,469)
Total	$	1,355	$	3,880	$	(159)	$	3,721
EBITDA (loss):
Americas	$	(466)	$	2,291	$	(20)	$	2,271
Asia Pacific	2,131		2,262		(129)		2,133
Europe	851		551		3		554
Corporate	(857)		(896)		—		(896)
Total	$	1,659	$	4,208	$	(146)	$	4,062

(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.

HUDSON GLOBAL INCOME PER DILUTED SHARE

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)


	Adjusted		Diluted Shares	Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2023	Net Income		Outstanding	Share (1)
Net income	$	578	3,138	$	0.18
Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax)	445		3,138	0.14
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2)	112		3,138	0.04
Adjusted net income (3)	$	1,135	3,138	$	0.36


	Adjusted		Diluted Shares	Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended June 30, 2022	Net Income		Outstanding	Share (1)
Net income	$	3,093	3,146	$	0.98
Non-recurring severance and professional fees (after tax)	140		3,146	0.04
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax) (2)	695		3,146	0.22
Adjusted net income (3)	$	3,928	3,146	$	1.25

(1) Amounts may not sum due to rounding.

(2) Represents compensation expense payable per the terms of the Coit acquisition, including a promissory note for $1.35 million payable over three years, and $500k of the Company's common stock vesting over 30 months, as well as earn out payments. In addition, in 2022 represents compensation expense payable in the form of a CFO retention payment per the terms of the Karani acquisition.

(3) Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share are Non-GAAP measures defined as reported net income or loss and reported net income or loss per diluted share before items such as acquisition-related costs and non-recurring severance and professional fees after tax that are presented to provide additional information about the Company's operations on a basis consistent with the measures that the Company uses to manage its operations and evaluate its performance. Management also uses these measurements to evaluate capital needs and working capital requirements. Adjusted net income or loss per diluted share should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for net income or loss and net income or loss per share and other income or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or as measures of the Company's profitability or liquidity. Further, adjusted net income or loss and adjusted net income or loss per diluted share as presented above may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Cover	Aug. 10, 2023
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Aug. 10, 2023
Entity Registrant Name	HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity File Number	001-38704
Entity Tax Identification Number	59-3547281
Entity Address, Address Line One	53 Forest Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two	Suite 102
Entity Address, City or Town	Old Greenwich
Entity Address, State or Province	CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	06870
City Area Code	475
Local Phone Number	988-2068
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001210708
Amendment Flag	false
Common Stock \| The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol	HSON
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Preferred Share Purchase Rights \| The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security	Preferred Share Purchase Rights
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
No Trading Symbol Flag	true