Hudson Global Inc SEC Filings

Louis A. Parks filed an initial Form 3 reporting ownership in Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) following a merger-related exchange of Star Equity Holdings, Inc. securities for Hudson securities. The filing shows 276 shares of Hudson common stock held indirectly via a contributory IRA and multiple restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and restricted stock units for Series A preferred stock received in the merger.

The RSUs include: 380 RSUs granted 11/22/2024 that vest on the first anniversary of that grant date; 417 RSUs granted 3/25/2025 that vest on the first anniversary of that date; 485 RSUs (for Series A Preferred) granted 5/19/2025 and another 485 Series A RSUs granted 8/18/2025, each scheduled to vest one year after their respective grant dates. The filing reflects the exchange ratios and that these awards were received in exchange for specified Star common shares and Star preferred shares under the May 21, 2025 Merger Agreement.

Jennifer Palmer, a director of Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON), reported initial beneficial ownership via Form 3 for securities received in connection with Hudson's merger with Star Equity Holdings. The filing shows multiple Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): 361 and 396 RSUs representing Hudson common stock (received in exchange for Star common stock RSUs), and two grants of 460 RSUs each representing Hudson Series A Preferred Stock (received in exchange for Star 10% Series A Preferred RSUs). Each RSU vests on the first anniversary of its grant date, and the filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Ms. Palmer.

Jeffrey E. Eberwein, Hudson Global, Inc. director, CEO and >10% owner, reported multiple security acquisitions on 08/22/2025 related to Hudson's merger with Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

He received 188,686 shares of Hudson common stock in exchange for 820,374 Star common shares under the merger, bringing his total reported beneficial ownership of common stock to 608,684 shares (including share units and previously held common stock). He also acquired 1,182,414 shares of Hudson Series A preferred stock in exchange for Star preferred shares.

Additional items include newly acquired restricted stock units (RSUs) totaling 3,075 units across common and preferred share RSUs, and 49,450 warrants exercisable for Hudson common stock at an exercise price of $32.60 per share (expire 01/24/2027).

Hudson Global filed an 8-K reporting several material disclosures. The filing notes board appointments whose annual retainer for 2025 will be prorated and paid as restricted stock units under the company plan. Biographical details for newly mentioned executives include Mr. Fruhbeis (finance and capital markets background, B.B.A and M.B.A.), Ms. Palmer (founder/CEO of JPalmer Collective, prior CEO of Gerber Finance) and Ms. Bible (legal and finance roles, multiple board positions, law and tax degrees). The filing incorporates by reference an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated May 21, 2025, consents from Wolf & Company, P.C. as independent auditors, and a Joint Press Release issued August 22, 2025. The document is signed by Matthew K. Diamond, Chief Financial Officer, dated August 22, 2025.

Hudson Global, Inc. filed a Form S-8 to register securities for an employee benefit plan. The filing incorporates corporate governance documents including the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, amendments, Amended and Restated By-laws, a description of registered securities, the 2009 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (and amendments), forms of restricted stock unit award agreements, a certificate of designations for Series A preferred stock, an opinion of counsel and consents from the independent auditor and counsel. The filing also references indemnification provisions for officers and directors and is signed by the company's chief executive officer and directors.

Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) reported an insider acquisition: director Mimi K. Drake was credited with 1,674 share units under the company's Director Deferred Share Plan, each unit equal to one share of common stock. The transaction is recorded as an acquisition on 08/15/2025 at a $0 cash price because the units are payable in common stock following separation from service. After the grant, Ms. Drake's beneficial ownership totals 45,055 shares held directly. The share units are payable in common stock up to 90 days after a director's separation from service.

Hudson Global, Inc. (HSON) director Robert G. Pearse was credited with 1,497 share units under the company's Director Deferred Share Plan on 08/15/2025. Each share unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. After this transaction, the reporting person beneficially owns 16,202 shares. The share units were recorded at a $0 price and are payable only in common stock within 90 days after a director's separation from service. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on behalf of Mr. Pearse on 08/18/2025.