GEE Group acquires Hornet Staffing for $1.5M; adds MSP/VMS and offshore recruiting capability

GEE Group Inc.

Total consideration $1.5M: $1.1M cash + $400K in subordinated unsecured promissory notes at 5% p.a.
Acquired 100% of Hornet common stock; founder Larry Bruce continues as Managing Director and joins GEE Group National Sales Team.
Acquisition expected to be accretive to earnings and generate solid adjusted EBITDA; strengthens ability to compete for Fortune 1000 MSP/VMS contracts.
Hornet provides staff augmentation services nationwide; offshore recruiting model aims to reduce hiring timelines up to 40% and cut operational expenses up to 70%.
GEE Group's current ratio 3.8; plans to continue seeking accretive acquisitions to maximize shareholder value.

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