Q2 2025 Earnings Supplemental Materials Safe Harbor Operating Data | | | Q2 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 2025 | | 2024 | | Results Operating | | | | | Revenues | $ 1,020.6 | $ | 1,034.7 | | Gross Profit | 293.3 | | 301.1 | | Net Income | 29.3 | | 47.2 | | Adjusted Net Income | 51.6 | | 62.6 | | Adjusted EBITDA | 108.5 | | 117.1 | | Margins | | | | | Gross | 28.7% | | 29.1% | | EBITDA Adjusted | 10.6% | | 11.3% | | Earnings per Share - Diluted | | | | | Income per Share | $ 0.67 | $ | 1.02 | | Net Incom ...

Proposed Merger (Nasdaq: HSON) (Nasdaq: STRR, STRRP) PARTICIPANTS IN THE SOLICITATION Hudson, Star, and their respective directors and certain of their executive officers and employees may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies from Hudson's stockholders with respect to the proposed merger transaction under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of Hudson is set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, which was fi ...

Financial Performance - Consolidated - Revenues for Q1 2025 were $9683 million, a decrease of 77% compared to $10490 million in Q1 2024[6] - Net Income decreased from $381 million in Q1 2024 to $209 million in Q1 2025[6] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $1083 million in Q1 2024 to $936 million in Q1 2025[6] - Diluted Earnings per Share decreased from $081 in Q1 2024 to $048 in Q1 2025[6] Financial Performance - Commercial Segment - Commercial segment revenues decreased from $7315 million in Q1 2024 to $6722 million in Q1 2025[13] - Assignment revenues decreased from $4545 million in Q1 2024 to $3821 million in Q1 2025[13] - Consulting revenues increased from $2770 million in Q1 2024 to $2901 million in Q1 2025[13] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $838 million in Q1 2024 to $717 million in Q1 2025[16] Financial Performance - Federal Government Segment - Federal Government segment revenues decreased by 67% from $3175 million in Q1 2024 to $2961 million in Q1 2025[19] - Adjusted EBITDA decreased from $321 million in Q1 2024 to $284 million in Q1 2025[21] Balance Sheet & Cash Flow - Cash & Cash Equivalents decreased from $2052 million on 12/31/24 to $1070 million on 3/31/25[8] - Free Cash Flow decreased significantly from $625 million in Q1 2024 to $66 million in Q1 2025, a decrease of 894%[8]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross profit for Q4 2024 was $21.6 million, flat compared to Q4 2023. For fiscal 2024, gross profit was $79.8 million, up from $76.7 million in fiscal 2023 [30] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $6.3 million, down from $8.9 million in Q4 2023. For fiscal 2024, adjusted EBITDA was $25.9 million, compared to $26.6 million in fiscal 2023 [31] - Adjusted EPS for fiscal 2024 was $2.03, slightly down from $2.04 in fiscal 2023 [31] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Engineering, Q4 2024 gross profit was $5.2 million, down from $6.1 million in Q4 2023. Fiscal 2024 gross profit was $22.5 million, up from $20.6 million in fiscal 2023 [35] - In IT, Life Sciences, and Data Solutions, Q4 2024 gross profit was $3.9 million, down from $4.5 million in Q4 2023. Fiscal 2024 gross profit was $14.7 million, down from $16.2 million in fiscal 2023 [36] - In Health Care, Q4 2024 gross profit was $12.5 million, up from $11.0 million in Q4 2023. Fiscal 2024 gross profit was $42.5 million, compared to $39.9 million in fiscal 2023 [37] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - School revenue for Q4 2024 was $34.9 million, compared to $29.8 million in Q4 2023. Non-School revenue for Q4 2024 was $6.2 million, down from $6.9 million in Q4 2023 [38] - Days Sales Outstanding (DSOs) improved from 114 in Q3 2023 to 92 in Q4 2024 [39] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims for smart growth, operational excellence, and delivering unparalleled service to clients as it moves into 2025 [11] - The focus on behavioral health services in schools is a key growth driver, addressing the mental health crisis among students [9] - The company is transitioning to AI and ML tools in its IT services, indicating a shift in primary markets [15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for 2025, citing a strong employee base and strategic positioning for success despite macroeconomic uncertainties [6] - The company aims for double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA for each quarter in 2025, viewing any failure to meet this as a disappointing outcome [73] Other Important Information - The company faced several material expenses in Q4 2024, including a canceled industrial process equipment order and high medical costs, which negatively impacted gross profit [32][33] - A class action lawsuit settlement added approximately $450,000 in SG&A expenses [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: Was any of the extra costs realized in the tax rate? - The tax rate for Q4 was influenced by the overall effective tax rate for the year, which was 34.0%, considered high and abnormal [45][46] Question: What is the normal tax rate range? - The normal tax rate range is expected to be between 26% to 29% [48][49] Question: Can you elaborate on the specific costs in Engineering? - The $900,000 reduction in gross profit was due to a canceled order and significant rework on a project, both resulting in lower revenue [52][56] Question: Did the canceled order relate to any political factors? - No, the canceled order was due to nuances with a particular client, not political factors [62] Question: Is there any impact from DOGE or related headlines? - There is no direct impact from DOGE on the company, although general IT environment changes could occur [66][70] Question: What is the growth expectation for adjusted EBITDA? - The company aims for low double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA every quarter in 2025 [73]