HSON Overview

Company Presentation: Star Equity Holdings, Inc. will present at the Noble Capital Markets Emerging Growth Conference on December 3, 2025, with a webcast available the following day for 90 days.

Divisions Overview: The company operates through four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments, focusing on modular building, recruitment solutions, downhole tools, and real estate management.

Recent Merger: On August 22, 2025, Star Equity completed its acquisition of Star Operating Companies, leading to a name change and new trading symbols on Nasdaq.

Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

Dividend Announcement: Star Equity Holdings, Inc. declared a cash dividend of $0.25 per share for its 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, with a record date of December 1, 2025, and a payment date of December 10, 2025.

Company Overview: Star Equity Holdings is a diversified holding company with four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments, focusing on acquiring and managing businesses with strong fundamentals.

Merger Completion: The company completed its acquisition of Star Operating Companies, Inc. on August 22, 2025, leading to a name change and a new trading symbol on Nasdaq.

Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future financial condition and operations, highlighting various risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Share Repurchase Program: Star Equity Holdings, Inc. has completed a $5 million share repurchase program and announced a new program allowing for an additional $3 million in repurchases, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

Company Overview: Star Equity Holdings operates through four divisions—Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments—aiming to build long-term shareholder value by acquiring and managing businesses with strong fundamentals.

Merger Completion: The company completed its acquisition of Star Operating Companies, Inc. on August 22, 2025, and subsequently changed its name and trading symbol on Nasdaq to reflect the merger.

Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future financial condition and operations, highlighting various risks and uncertainties that could impact actual results.

Dividend Announcement: Hudson Global, Inc. declared a partial cash dividend of $0.025 per share for its 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, effective from August 22, 2025, with a record date of September 1, 2025, and payment on September 10, 2025.

Merger Details: Following the merger with Star Equity Holdings, Star's preferred stock was converted into Hudson Global Series A preferred stock, which began trading under the ticker symbol "HSONP" on August 22, 2025.

Company Overview: Hudson Global operates through four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments, focusing on diverse sectors including recruitment solutions and real estate management.

Forward-Looking Statements: The press release includes forward-looking statements regarding the company's future performance and operations, highlighting various risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

U.S. Stock Futures Rise: Following declines on Thursday, U.S. stock futures increased, with major indices showing positive movement ahead of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.

Economic Indicators: Initial jobless claims rose to 235,000, while existing home sales increased by 2% in July. The S&P Global services PMI fell to 55.4, and manufacturing PMI rose to 53.3.

Market Reactions: Most sectors on the S&P 500 closed negatively, with notable losses in consumer discretionary and utilities. Walmart's shares dropped 4.5% after mixed quarterly results, while energy stocks performed better.

Fed's Future Actions: Analysts anticipate Powell's speech may clarify the Fed's stance on inflation and interest rates, with markets pricing a high likelihood of rate cuts in September. Wells Fargo suggests potential adjustments in investment strategies amid rising inflation and slowing growth.