Hudson Global Reports 2021 Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results


OLD GREENWICH, Conn., March 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hudson Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSON), a leading global talent solutions company, announced today financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

2021 Fourth Quarter Summary

  • Revenue of $50.1 million increased 83.2% from the fourth quarter of 2020, or 82.9% in constant currency.

  • Adjusted net revenue of $22.3 million increased 97.8% from the fourth quarter of 2020, or 97.1% in constant currency.

  • Net income of $2.1 million, or $0.70 per basic and $0.67 per diluted share, versus net income of $1.2 million, or $0.41 per basic and diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* increased to $1.02 from adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.20 in the fourth quarter of 2020.

  • Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* increased to $4.6 million, versus adjusted EBITDA of $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

2021 Full-Year Summary

  • Revenue of $169.2 million increased 66.8% from 2020, or 55.5% in constant currency.

  • Adjusted net revenue of $68.2 million increased 74.4% from 2020, or 65.4% in constant currency.

  • Net income of $3.2 million, or $1.11 per basic and $1.07 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $1.2 million, or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, in 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share (Non-GAAP measure)* of $2.04 increased from adjusted net loss per diluted share of $0.38 in the prior year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP measure)* was $10.0 million, versus adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.4 million in 2020.

“2021 was a tremendous year for our business globally,” said Jeff Eberwein, Chief Executive Officer at Hudson Global. “Our entire team generated very strong growth in revenue, adjusted net revenue, and adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and full year. Our sales activity levels and pipeline remain exceptionally robust and I continue to be encouraged by the increasing level of collaboration across our teams globally. Our technology team and 2020 acquisition, Coit Group, significantly outperformed our expectations in 2021 and has flourished inside of Hudson RPO. I am also pleased with the progress we have been making with the integration of Karani, our recent 2021 acquisition, and continue to be very excited about its growth potential as part of Hudson RPO.”

* 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, 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

Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific revenue of $32.2 million increased 61% and adjusted net revenue of $8.0 million increased 46% in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. EBITDA was $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to EBITDA of $1.0 million a year ago. Asia Pacific delivered adjusted EBITDA of $2.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 versus adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2020.

For full year 2021, Asia Pacific revenue of $118.6 million increased 45% and adjusted net revenue of $28.6 million increased 34% in constant currency compared to 2020. EBITDA for full year 2021 was $5.5 million, compared to EBITDA of $2.9 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA for full year 2021 was $7.2 million versus $3.9 million in 2020.

Americas

In the fourth quarter of 2021, Americas revenue of $11.4 million increased 222% and adjusted net revenue of $10.9 million increased 242% in constant currency compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. EBITDA was $1.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to EBITDA of $0.7 million in same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.1 million a year ago.

For full year 2021, Americas revenue of $28.8 million increased 163% and adjusted net revenue of $27.1 million increased 180% in constant currency from 2020. EBITDA was $1.8 million for full year 2021 compared to EBITDA loss of $1.0 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million for full year 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.4 million in 2020.

Europe

Europe revenue of $6.4 million increased 66% and adjusted net revenue of $3.5 million increased 30% in constant currency in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. EBITDA was $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, compared to EBITDA of $0.2 million in the same period one year ago. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to $0.2 million a year ago.

For full year 2021, Europe revenue of $21.8 million increased 37% and adjusted net revenue of $12.5 million increased 22% in constant currency compared to 2020. EBITDA was $1.0 million for full year 2021 compared to $0.5 million in 2020. Adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million for full year 2021 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $0.4 million in 2020.

Corporate Costs

The Company's corporate costs of $0.9 million and $3.4 million for the fourth quarter and year ended 2021 excluded $0.3 million and $0.6 million of non-recurring expenses, respectively. This compares to corporate costs of $0.8 million and $3.3 million for the fourth quarter and year ended 2020, which excluded $0.3 million and $0.8 million of non-recurring expenses, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company ended the fourth quarter of 2021 with $22.1 million in cash, including $0.4 million in restricted cash. The Company generated $1.7 million in cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to an outflow $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020. For the full year, the company generated $2.5 million in cash flow from operations compared to using $1.4 million a year ago.

Share Repurchase Program

The Company has reduced its share count by 15% since December 31, 2018 and continues to view share repurchases as an attractive use of capital. Under its $10 million common stock share repurchase program, the Company has $1.7 million remaining.

NOL Carryforward

Hudson Global has $312 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.

COVID-19 Update

The Company is vigilantly monitoring the business environment surrounding COVID-19 and continues to proactively address this situation as it evolves. The Company believes it can continue to take appropriate actions to manage the business in this challenging environment due to the flexibility of its workforce and the strength of its balance sheet.

Conference Call/Webcast

The Company will conduct a conference call today, March 11, 2021, 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: (866) 220-5784
  • International Dial-In Number: (615) 622-8063
  • Conference ID #: 6893368

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 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; the adverse impacts of the recent coronavirus, or COVID-19 outbreak; 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 outbreak; 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; and restrictions imposed by blocking arrangements. 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 Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
  2021   2020   2021   2020 
Revenue$50,062  $27,331  $169,207  $101,448 
        
Operating expenses:       
Direct contracting costs and reimbursed expenses 27,745   16,048   101,050   62,367 
Salaries and related 16,037   9,324   53,038   33,974 
Office and general 2,583   1,677   8,108   6,632 
Marketing and promotion 720   313   2,020   942 
Depreciation and amortization 257   106   597   179 
Total operating expenses 47,342   27,468   164,813   104,094 
Operating income (loss) 2,720   (137)  4,394   (2,646)
Non-operating income (expense):       
Interest income, net 6   16   33   149 
PPP loan forgiveness    1,326      1,326 
Other (expense) income, net (26)  (11)  (83)  463 
Income (loss) before income taxes 2,700   1,194   4,344   (708)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 642   (3)  1,117   535 
Net income (loss)$2,058  $1,197  $3,227  $(1,243)
Earnings (loss) per share:       
Basic$0.70  $0.41  $1.11  $(0.43)
Diluted$0.67  $0.41  $1.07  $(0.43)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:       
Basic 2,939   2,884   2,917   2,911 
Diluted 3,081   2,894   3,003   2,911 


HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
    
 December 31,
2021
 December 31,
2020
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$21,714  $25,806 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $196 and $10, respectively 25,748   13,445 
Restricted cash, current 222   152 
Prepaid and other 1,476   889 
Total current assets 49,160   40,292 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $807 and $356, respectively 371   115 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 477   210 
Goodwill 4,219   2,088 
Intangible assets, net 5,488   1,400 
Deferred tax assets 1,345   1,037 
Restricted cash 177   241 
Other assets 5   3 
Total assets$61,242  $45,386 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$871  $576 
Accrued salaries, commissions, and benefits 10,961   4,800 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 7,498   4,441 
Operating lease obligations, current 363   192 
Total current liabilities 19,693   10,009 
Income tax payable 470   887 
Operating lease obligations 118   22 
Note payablelong term 1,250    
Other liabilities 395   188 
Total liabilities 21,926   11,106 
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; 3,694 and 3,672 shares issued; 2,707 and 2,685 shares outstanding, respectively 4   4 
Additional paid-in capital 489,249   486,825 
Accumulated deficit (434,523)  (437,750)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of applicable tax (85)  526 
Treasury stock, 987 shares, at cost (15,329)  (15,325)
Total stockholders’ equity 39,316   34,280 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$61,242  $45,386 


HUDSON GLOBAL, INC.
SEGMENT ANALYSIS - QUARTER TO DATE
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
             
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 Asia
Pacific
  Americas Europe  Corporate Total
Revenue, from external customers $32,183  $11,447  $6,432  $  $50,062 
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1) $7,998  $10,855  $3,464  $  $22,317 
Net income           $2,058 
Provision for income taxes            642 
Interest income, net            (6)
Depreciation and amortization            257 
EBITDA (loss)(2) $1,878  $1,648  $350  $(925)  2,951 
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
  413   152   75   (614)  26 
Stock-based compensation expense  93   161   74   301   629 
Non-recurring severance and professional fees           307   307 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)     722         722 
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2) $2,384  $2,683  $499  $(931) $4,635 
             
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 Asia
Pacific
  Americas Europe  Corporate Total
Revenue, from external customers $19,972  $3,538  $3,821  $  $27,331 
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1) $5,483  $3,167  $2,633  $  $11,283 
Net income           $1,197 
Benefit from income taxes            (3)
Interest income, net            (16)
Depreciation and amortization            106 
EBITDA (loss)(2) $998  $723  $158  $(595)  1,284 
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges and PPP loan forgiveness
  483   (1,262)  46   (582)  (1,315)
Stock-based compensation expense  11   92   1   62   166 
Non-recurring severance and professional fees     209      315   524 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)     91         91 
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2) $1,492  $(147) $205  $(800) $750 
  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, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring expenses (“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
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
            
For The Year Ended December 31, 2021 Asia
Pacific
  Americas Europe Corporate Total
Revenue, from external customers $118,597  $28,797  $21,813  $  $169,207 
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1) $28,561  $27,087  $12,509  $  $68,157 
Net income          $3,227 
Provision for income taxes           1,117 
Interest income, net           (33)
Depreciation and amortization           597 
EBITDA (loss)(2) $5,452  $1,801  $1,007  $(3,352)  4,908 
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges
  1,399   386   331   (2,033)  83 
Stock-based compensation expense  324   556   246   1,298   2,424 
Non-recurring severance and professional fees     23      637   660 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)     1,969         1,969 
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2) $7,175  $4,735  $1,584  $(3,450) $10,044 
            
For The Year Ended December 31, 2020 Asia
Pacific
  Americas Europe Corporate Total
Revenue, from external customers $75,633  $10,866  $14,949  $  $101,448 
Adjusted net revenue, from external customers(1) $19,814  $9,598  $9,669  $  $39,081 
Net loss          $(1,243)
Provision for income taxes           535 
Interest income, net           (149)
Depreciation and amortization           179 
EBITDA (loss)(2) $2,877  $(1,044) $481  $(2,992)  (678)
Non-operating expense (income),
including corporate administration charges and PPP
loan forgiveness
  1,002   (1,076)  (74)  (1,641)  (1,789)
Stock-based compensation expense  60   88   6   583   737 
Non-recurring severance and professional fees     528      755   1,283 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions(3)     91         91 
Adjusted EBITDA (loss)(2) $3,939  $(1,413) $413  $(3,295) $(356)
  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, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-recurring expenses (“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 FOR CONSTANT CURRENCY
(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 currently 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"), and other non-operating income (expense), operating income (loss) and EBITDA (loss) include the effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Variance analysis usually describes period-to-period variances that are calculated using constant currency as a percentage. 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.

 For The Three Months Ended December 31,
  2021   2020 
 As As Currency Constant
 reported reported translation currency
Revenue:       
Asia Pacific$32,183  $19,972  $(26) $19,946 
Americas 11,447   3,538   12   3,550 
Europe 6,432   3,821   52   3,873 
Total$50,062  $27,331  $38  $27,369 
Adjusted net revenue(1):       
Asia Pacific$7,998  $5,483  $(1) $5,482 
Americas 10,855   3,167   9   3,176 
Europe 3,464   2,633   30   2,663 
Total$22,317  $11,283  $38  $11,321 
SG&A(2):       
Asia Pacific$5,688  $4,002  $14  $4,016 
Americas 9,079   3,705   10   3,715 
Europe 3,037   2,430   30   2,460 
Corporate 1,536   1,177      1,177 
Total$19,340  $11,314  $54  $11,368 
Operating income (loss):       
Asia Pacific$2,276  $1,467  $(16) $1,451 
Americas 1,565   (623)     (623)
Europe 419   197      197 
Corporate (1,540)  (1,178)     (1,178)
Total$2,720  $(137) $(16) $(153)
EBITDA (loss):       
Asia Pacific$1,878  $998  $12  $1,010 
Americas 1,648   723   2   725 
Europe 350   158   (5)  153 
Corporate (925)  (595)     (595)
Total$2,951  $1,284  $9  $1,293 
  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, INC.
RECONCILIATION FOR CONSTANT CURRENCY (continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 For The Year Ended December 31,
  2021   2020 
 As As Currency Constant
 reported reported translation currency
Revenue:       
Asia Pacific$118,597  $75,633  $6,314  $81,947 
Americas 28,797   10,866   89   10,955 
Europe 21,813   14,949   996   15,945 
Total$169,207  $101,448  $7,399  $108,847 
Adjusted net revenue(1):       
Asia Pacific$28,561  $19,814  $1,442  $21,256 
Americas 27,087   9,598   82   9,680 
Europe 12,509   9,669   603   10,272 
Total$68,157  $39,081  $2,127  $41,208 
SG&A(2):       
Asia Pacific$21,705  $15,941  $1,177  $17,118 
Americas 24,908   11,814   97   11,911 
Europe 11,169   9,160   571   9,731 
Corporate 5,384   4,633      4,633 
Total$63,166  $41,548  $1,845  $43,393 
Operating income (loss):       
Asia Pacific$6,785  $3,827  $235  $4,062 
Americas 1,689   (2,218)  (14)  (2,232)
Europe 1,309   383   27   410 
Corporate (5,389)  (4,638)     (4,638)
Total$4,394  $(2,646) $248  $(2,398)
EBITDA (loss):       
Asia Pacific$5,452  $2,877  $241  $3,118 
Americas 1,801   (1,044)  (12)  (1,056)
Europe 1,007   481   52   533 
Corporate (3,352)  (2,992)     (2,992)
Total$4,908  $(678) $281  $(397)
  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, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER DILUTED SHARE
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

  Adjusted Diluted Shares
 Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2021 Net Income Outstanding
 Share
Net income $2,058  3,081  $0.67 
Non-recurring items (after tax)  307  3,081   0.10 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)  765  3,081   0.25 
Adjusted net income(2) $3,130  3,081  $1.02 


  Adjusted Diluted Shares
 Per Diluted
For The Three Months Ended December 31, 2020 Net Income Outstanding
 Share
Net income $1,197  2,894  $0.41 
Non-recurring items (after tax)  (801) 2,894   (0.28)
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)  183  2,894   0.06 
Adjusted net income(2) $579  2,894  $0.20 


  Adjusted Diluted Shares
 Per Diluted
For The Year Ended December 31, 2021 Net Income Outstanding
 Share
Net income $3,227  3,003  $1.07 
Non-recurring items (after tax)  660  3,003   0.22 
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1)  2,253  3,003   0.75 
Adjusted net income(2) $6,140  3,003  $2.04 


  Adjusted Diluted Shares
 Per Diluted
For The Year Ended December 31, 2020 Net Loss Outstanding
 Share
Net loss $(1,243) 2,911  $(0.43)
Non-recurring items (after tax)  (44) 2,911   (0.01)
Compensation expense related to acquisitions (after tax)(1) $183  2,911   0.06 
Adjusted net loss(2) $(1,104) 2,911  $(0.38)


(1) 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 2021. In addition, represents compensation expense payable in the form of a CFO retention payment per the terms of the Karani acquisition.
(2) 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 PPP loan forgiveness, 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.