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Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2025 Q3 - Quarterly Results
2025-11-10 21:34
David Garrison, Chief Financial Officer, added, "Our extended credit facility and cost discipline efforts provide flexibility to navigate program turnover from a position of strength. We expect Q4 to reflect the benefit of new business and client expansions now progressing through implementation. We remain focused on driving long-term margin improvement and prudent capital allocation to enhance shareholder value." Exhibit 99.1 Harte Hanks Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Highlights Strong Pipeline Repleni ...
Harte Hanks Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
Accessnewswire· 2025-11-10 21:05
Press Alt+1 for screen-reader mode, Alt+0 to cancelAccessibility Screen-Reader Guide, Feedback, and Issue Reporting | New window Contact Us Back to the Newsroom Harte Hanks Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Monday, 10 November 2025 04:05 PM Topic:Â Earnings Highlights Strong Pipeline Replenishment and Momentum with New Samsung Partnership CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS / ACCESS Newswire / November 10, 2025 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS), a leading global customer experience company focused on bringing compani ...
Harte Hanks Partners with Samsung to Open Dedicated Customer Care Center in Greenville, SC; Supporting 150+ Jobs
Accessnewswire· 2025-10-21 21:05
Core Insights - Harte Hanks has opened a new Customer Care center in Greenville, South Carolina, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics America [1] - This initiative is expected to create over 150 new jobs in the Greenville community [1] Company Overview - Harte Hanks is a leading global customer experience company with over 100 years of experience in connecting companies with their customers [1] - Samsung Electronics America is recognized for its advancements in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances, enterprise solutions, and innovative network systems [1] Economic Impact - The establishment of the Customer Care center will contribute positively to the local economy by providing employment opportunities [1]
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2025-08-08 20:44
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 or o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 001-07120 HARTE HANKS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1 Executive Drive, Chelmsfor ...
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Results
2025-08-07 20:23
Exhibit 99.1 Harte Hanks Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Company Continues to Execute on Long-Term Value Strategy Chelmsford, Massachusetts – August 7, 2025 - Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HHS), a leading global customer experience company focused on bringing companies closer to customers for over 100 years, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Despite top-line headwinds, Harte Hanks delivered another quarter of positive EBITDA, maintained a debt-free balance sheet, ...
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2025-05-15 20:26
Revenue Performance - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $41.6 million, a decrease of $3.9 million, or 8.6%, compared to $45.4 million in the same period of 2024[102]. - Marketing Services segment revenue decreased by $4.8 million, or 35.3%, to $8.8 million, primarily due to customer loss and reduced demand[103]. - Customer Care segment revenue increased by $0.6 million, or 4.5%, to $13.0 million, driven by increased volume from new customers[112]. - Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment revenue increased by $0.4 million, or 1.8%, to $19.8 million, attributed to higher volume from existing customers[113]. Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $41.6 million, a decrease of $3.5 million, or 7.7%, compared to $45.1 million in the same period of 2024[104]. - Labor expenses decreased by $3.7 million, or 15.7%, primarily due to workforce reductions in the Marketing Services segment[104]. - Restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2025, were $0.8 million, comparable to $0.9 million in the prior year quarter[106]. Cash Flow and Financing - Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $0.8 million, a significant decrease from $5.7 million in the same period of 2024[116]. - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $9.0 million and the ability to borrow an additional $24.0 million under its Credit Facility[114]. - The Company entered into a three-year, $25.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility, extended to June 30, 2025[120]. - The Credit Facility allows for loans up to $25.0 million or the amount available under a borrowing base, with $3.0 million available for letters of credit[121]. - The interest rate on the Credit Facility is variable, currently at 6.67% as of March 31, 2025[122]. - As of March 31, 2025, the Company had no borrowings under the Credit Facility but had letters of credit outstanding totaling $1.0 million[125]. - The Company has the ability to borrow $24.0 million under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025[126]. Shareholder Returns and Concerns - No dividends were paid during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024[127]. - A share repurchase program was approved for $6.5 million, but no stock was repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024[128]. - The Company believes there are no conditions that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern for the next twelve months[129]. - The Company has not engaged in any off-balance sheet financing activities as of March 31, 2025[125]. - The Credit Facility contains covenants that restrict the Company's ability to incur additional debt and engage in certain corporate actions[124].
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2025-05-14 20:21
Financial Performance - Total revenues for Q1 2025 were $41.6 million, down 8.6% compared to $45.4 million in Q1 2024[6] - Operating loss was $0.04 million compared to operating income of $0.4 million in the same quarter in the prior year[8] - Net loss was $0.4 million, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, compared to net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year quarter[6] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $1.0 million compared to $1.4 million in the same period in the prior year[6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $1,812,000, down 35.8% from $2,826,000 in Q1 2024[22] - Operating income for Q1 2025 was a loss of $40,000, compared to a profit of $375,000 in Q1 2024[22] - The company reported a net loss of $392,000 for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $171,000 in Q1 2024[22] - Adjusted operating margin for Q1 2025 was 1.8%, down from 3.9% in Q1 2024[22] Revenue Breakdown - Customer Care segment revenue was $13.0 million, accounting for 31% of total revenue, with a 4.5% increase year-over-year[6] - Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment revenue was $19.8 million, representing 48% of total revenue, with a 1.8% increase year-over-year[6] - Marketing Services segment revenue decreased by $4.8 million or 35.3% compared to the prior year quarter[6] - Revenue for the Marketing Services segment decreased to $8,782,000, a decline of 35.5% compared to $13,583,000 in the same period last year[23] - Contribution margin for the Fulfillment & Logistics segment was $2,572,000, down from $2,380,000 in the previous year[23] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to $100,585,000 from $101,782,000, a decline of approximately 1.2% year-over-year[21] - Total current liabilities increased to $36,089,000 from $35,137,000, an increase of approximately 2.7% year-over-year[21] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $8,982,000 from $9,934,000, a decline of approximately 9.6% year-over-year[21] - Total stockholders' equity decreased to $21,421,000 from $21,689,000, a decline of approximately 1.2% year-over-year[21] Business Development - Harte Hanks secured several new client engagements across key verticals, including healthcare and technology, indicating new business momentum[3] - The company is committed to expanding lead generation activities and focusing on strategic wins that align with its core capabilities[3]
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Results
2025-03-18 14:29
Revenue Performance - Fourth quarter revenue for 2024 was $47.1 million, a decrease of 4.8% compared to $49.5 million in Q4 2023[4] - Full-year revenue for 2024 was $185.2 million, down 3.3% from $191.5 million in 2023[12] - Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $185,242,000, a decrease of 3.7% compared to $191,492,000 in 2023[27] - For the three months ended December 31, 2024, total revenues were $47,129,000, a decrease from $49,491,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decline of 4.8%[28] Net Loss and Earnings - Fourth quarter net loss was $2.4 million, or $0.33 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.27 per share, in the prior year[11] - Full-year net loss for 2024 was $30.3 million, or $4.15 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.21 per share, in 2023[12] - Net loss for Q4 2024 was $2,434,000, compared to a net loss of $1,977,000 in Q4 2023, representing a 23.1% increase in loss year-over-year[26] Cash and Assets - The company ended 2024 with $9.9 million in cash, down from $18.4 million at the end of 2023, and zero debt[8] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $9,934,000 in 2024 from $18,364,000 in 2023, a decline of 45.9%[25] - Total assets decreased to $101,782,000 in 2024 from $122,757,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of 17.0%[25] - Total liabilities decreased to $80,093,000 in 2024 from $102,900,000 in 2023, a decline of 22.1%[25] EBITDA and Operating Income - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $3.5 million, compared to $5.2 million in Q4 2023[8] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $3,509,000, down from $5,209,000 in Q4 2023, indicating a decline of 32.6%[26] - EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $6,478,000, compared to $7,596,000 in 2023, indicating a decrease of 14.7%[27] - Operating income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $2,093,000, down from $3,359,000 in 2023, representing a decline of 37.7%[27] Segment Performance - Customer Care segment revenue was $15.0 million, accounting for 32% of total revenue, with an 18.0% decrease in EBITDA year-over-year[8] - Fulfillment & Logistics Services segment revenue was $20.8 million, representing 44% of total revenue, with a 31.4% decrease in EBITDA[8] - Marketing Services segment revenue was $11.3 million, down 12.1% year-over-year, with EBITDA impacted by a $3.2 million impairment[8] Impairments and Charges - The company reported a goodwill impairment charge of $1,631,000 in Q4 2024, with no such charge in Q4 2023[24] - Impairment charges for goodwill and intangible assets were $3,168,000 for both the year ended December 31, 2024, and 2023[27] Restructuring and Expenses - The company incurred restructuring expenses of $2,402,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5,687,000 in 2023, indicating a reduction of 57.8%[27] - The company reported an unallocated expense of $21,818,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $20,347,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 7.2%[27] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focused on Project Elevate to optimize cost structure and streamline operations, with plans to continue these initiatives into 2025[5]
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
2025-03-17 21:03
Revenue Concentration - Harte Hanks generated 72.1% of total revenue from its largest 25 clients in 2024, with the largest client accounting for 9.4%[34] - Approximately 72.1% of total revenue for 2024 was generated by the 25 largest clients[56] - The largest client generated 9.4% of total revenues in 2024 and represented 11.9% of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024[56] Operational Initiatives - The company expects restructuring cost reductions from "Project Elevate" to total $16.0 million from 2024 to 2026, with restructuring charges of $2.4 million and $5.7 million incurred in 2024 and 2023, respectively[33] - The company initiated "Project Elevate" to optimize operations and is expected to achieve reorganization savings of $16 million from 2024 to 2026[124] - In 2023, the company initiated Project Elevate to transform its operational cost structure and improve agility across business segments[65] Service Offerings - Harte Hanks operates in six service categories: data, marketing, sales, customer care, fulfillment, and logistics, addressing growth and customer experience challenges for B2B and B2C businesses[20] - Harte Hanks supports enterprise-level supply chain management and eCommerce scalability through its logistics services[27] - The company leverages a fleet of over 15,000 trucks for scalable third-party logistics services[34] - Harte Hanks' fulfillment network spans the U.S. and includes capabilities in Europe for efficient international product distribution[29] Technology and Innovation - The company plans to enhance its customer care services by integrating AI technology to reduce customer effort and operational costs[25] - Harte Hanks' proprietary DataView tool provides a 360-degree customer view with over 1,500 attributes for accurate predictive marketing[25] - The company has developed proprietary software, including NexTOUCH and Allink 360, which are integral to its business operations[49] Workforce and Employment - As of December 31, 2024, Harte Hanks employed 1,715 full-time employees and 288 part-time employees, with 1,141 employees based outside of the U.S.[49] - 58% of Harte Hanks' workforce was female as of December 31, 2024[51] - The company focuses on training and talent development, offering various learning opportunities to its employees[50] Financial Performance - Operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $185.2 million, a decrease of $6.3 million, or 3.3%, compared to $191.5 million in 2023[125] - Operating expenses decreased by $5.0 million, or 2.6%, to $183.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $188.1 million in 2023[127] - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $30.3 million, an increase of 1829.7% compared to a net loss of $1.6 million in 2023[125] - The diluted EPS from operations for 2024 was $(4.15), reflecting an increase of 1834.2% compared to $(0.21) in 2023[125] Market Challenges - The B2B services industry is highly competitive, with significant market share potentially lost to in-house operations or new entrants[57] - The company faces significant competition from rivals with greater financial and technical resources, which may lead to pricing pressures and reduced profit margins[60] - The company is experiencing margin compression due to rising labor costs and higher service charges from third-party providers, which may adversely affect profitability[70] - Inflation and supply chain disruptions have negatively affected the discretionary spending of customers, potentially impacting the company's results of operations[71] Regulatory and Compliance Risks - The company anticipates ongoing proposals and adoptions of new regulations affecting privacy, data protection, and marketing laws, which may impose significant compliance costs and potential fines for violations[81] - Compliance with privacy and data protection laws is costly and time-consuming, with potential penalties for non-compliance that could materially impact business operations[83] - The evolving regulatory landscape surrounding AI technologies may lead to increased operational costs and constraints on development and deployment[86] Financial Position and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2024, the company reported approximately $24.4 million in unfunded pension liabilities, indicating potential future financial obligations[98] - The company had the ability to borrow approximately $24.0 million under its Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024[151] - Total other expenses increased by $34.7 million to $40.0 million, primarily due to $37.5 million in pension termination charges[133] Audit and Financial Reporting - The audit opinion confirmed that the financial statements present fairly the company's financial position and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024[203] - The financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States[203] - The company has implemented a clawback policy to address potential financial misstatements[97] - The company is currently evaluating the impact of recent accounting pronouncements, including ASU 2023-09 and ASU 2024-03, on its financial disclosures[168][169]
Harte Hanks(HHS) - 2024 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-11-15 00:39
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q3 2024, the company reported a revenue increase of 1.1% year-over-year, reaching $47.6 million compared to $47.1 million in Q3 2023, marking an improvement from a negative 16.6% revenue decline in Q3 2023 [6][12] - Operating income for Q3 2024 was $1.9 million, down from $2.9 million in Q3 2023, while adjusted operating income was $3.1 million compared to $3.2 million in the same period last year [15] - EBITDA for Q3 2024 was $2.9 million, down from $3.9 million in Q3 2023, with adjusted EBITDA at $4.1 million compared to $4.2 million in the prior year [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Customer Care segment revenues increased to $13.1 million in Q3 2024 from $11.8 million in Q3 2023, driven by expanded workloads from multiple customers in the entertainment industry [12] - Sales Services revenues rose to $4.2 million compared to $2.2 million in the same quarter last year, primarily due to increased volume from a large client [12] - Marketing Services segment revenues fell to $9.1 million from $10.6 million year-over-year, attributed to customer budget reductions and the conclusion of certain programs [13] - Fulfillment and logistics revenues decreased to $21.3 million from $22.5 million, due to lower logistics volume and rates not keeping pace with new programs [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has secured new clients in various sectors, including a dynamic design marketplace and a top 15 financial services client, indicating growth opportunities in diverse markets [10][11] - The addition of a new client in the global luxury automotive industry and a prominent global resale marketplace for luxury goods highlights the company's expansion into high-value markets [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on transforming its business for sustainable growth and optimizing free cash flow, with a strategy that includes creating lasting value through investment and recalibration [6][7] - The establishment of the Customer Excellence and Growth division aims to enhance customer experience and leverage data and AI capabilities across business segments [8][9] - Project Elevate is a key initiative aimed at improving profitability through cost reductions and increasing free cash flow, with a target of $6 million in EBITDA improvement [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges that the revenue turnaround may not be linear, anticipating fluctuations and occasional declines as part of the growth journey [7] - The focus remains on adapting to customer needs and prioritizing innovation to enhance the company's competitive position in the market [20] Other Important Information - As of September 30, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $5.9 million, down from $13.3 million a year prior, with a current line of credit of $25 million extended until June 2025 [16] - The pension plan was terminated in June 2024, resulting in a significant reduction of liabilities on the balance sheet [17][18] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, and the management concluded the call by expressing gratitude to investors, employees, and partners for their support [20][21]