GEE Group acquires Atlanta-based Hornet Staffing in accretive deal, no terms
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 06 2025
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Acquisition Announcement: GEE Group has acquired Hornet Staffing, an Atlanta-based staffing provider, effective January 3, aiming to enhance its service capabilities and generate solid adjusted earnings.
Strategic Growth Focus: The acquisition aligns with GEE Group's strategic growth strategy, emphasizing prudent investments for organic and acquisition growth while maximizing shareholder value.
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GEE Group Inc., together with its subsidiaries, is a provider of professional staffing services and human resource solutions. The Company operates in two industry segments, providing professional staffing services and solutions in the information technology, engineering, finance and accounting specialties and commercial staffing services through the names of Access Data Consulting, Agile Resources, Ashley Ellis, General Employment, Hornet Staffing, Omni-One, Paladin Consulting and Triad. Also, in the healthcare sector, the Company, through its Scribe Solutions brand, staffs medical scribes who assist physicians in emergency departments of hospitals and in medical practices by providing required documentation for patient care in connection with electronic medical records (EMR). The Company provides contract and direct hire professional staffing services through the SNI brands: Accounting Now, SNI Technology, Legal Now, SNI Financial, Staffing Now, SNI Energy, and SNI Certes.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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