PITTSBURGH, May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mastech Holdings, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MHH), a national provider of Information Technology staffing services, announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mastech, Inc. has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement to acquire Hudson Global's U.S. IT staffing business. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and expected to close in the second quarter of 2015.
The financial terms of the agreement include a $17 million cash purchase price paid at closing, with the seller retaining working capital. The cash purchase price will be paid with a combination of cash balances on hand and borrowings under the Company's existing credit facility. Mastech expects the transaction to be immediately accretive to earnings.
Commenting on the planned acquisition, Kevin Horner, Mastech's Chief Executive Officer, stated, "I'm extremely excited about this opportunity, which will materially increase our scale and enhance our abilities to service our collective clients. As I have mentioned on numerous occasions, a selective acquisition is an important component of our long-term growth strategy. With its impressive list of direct retail clients, domestic recruitment focus and adept management talent, Hudson's U.S. IT Staffing business is a compelling fit for Mastech, and I believe it will serve to strengthen our overall business model."
Raptor Partners LLC acted as Company's financial advisor on the transaction and Pepper Hamilton LLP acted as its legal advisor.
About Mastech Holdings, Inc.:
Leveraging the power of 29 years of IT experience, Mastech (NYSE MKT: MHH) provides Information Technology Staffing services in the disciplines which drive today's business operations. More information about Mastech can be found at Mastech's website: www.mastech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements:
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Donna Kijowski, Manager, Investor Relations, Mastech Holdings, Inc., 888.330.5497
