Hudson Global Changes Name to Star Equity Holdings, Ticker Symbols Update.

Hudson Global, Inc. is changing its corporate name to Star Equity Holdings, Inc., effective September 5, 2025. The ticker symbols for its common stock and 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock will also change to STRR and STRRP, respectively, on NASDAQ. This name change reflects the company's strategic direction and commitment to generating long-term shareholder value through a diversified portfolio of businesses. Shareholders do not need to take any action.

Hudson Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HSON) is set to undergo a significant transformation, with the company announcing its corporate name change to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. effective September 5, 2025. This rebranding, which includes a change in ticker symbols to STRR for Common Stock and STRRP for 10% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, reflects the company's strategic focus on building a diversified business portfolio to enhance long-term shareholder value [1].

The name change is part of a broader strategic initiative that began with the company's August 22, 2025 merger with Star Operating Companies, Inc. The new leadership team, led by Jeff Eberwein as CEO and Rick Coleman as COO, will oversee this transformation. The new executive team includes Matt Diamond as Chief Accounting Officer, Hannah Bible as Chief Legal Officer, and Shawn Miles as Executive Vice President – Finance [1].

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. will operate as a diversified holding company, seeking to build long-term shareholder value through acquisitions, management, and growth of businesses with strong fundamentals and market opportunities. The company's current structure comprises four divisions: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments [1].

Shareholders are not required to take any action in connection with the name and ticker symbol changes. As of the open of trading on September 5, 2025, the Company’s Common and Preferred Stocks, currently trading under the symbols HSON and HSONP, respectively, will instead trade under the symbols STRR and STRRP, respectively, on NASDAQ [1].

Additionally, on August 28, 2025, Todd Michael Fruhbeis, a Director at Hudson Global, purchased 1,100 shares of Common Stock at a weighted average price of $9.58 per share, totaling $10,538 [2]. Following this transaction, Fruhbeis directly owns 1,859 shares of the company.

The transformation to Star Equity Holdings, Inc. signifies a significant milestone in the company's evolution and growth, positioning it to deliver greater value for its shareholders and expand its presence in attractive markets.

References:
[1] Hudson Global Inc. (2025). Hudson Global Inc. to Become Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Retrieved from https://www.stocktitan.net/news/HSON/hudson-global-renamed-star-equity-holdings-fvwfk0flcp2h.html
[2] TradingView (2025). Hudson Global Director Todd Michael Fruhbeis Buys 1,100 Shares. Retrieved from https://www.tradingview.com/news/tradingview:1484ab10b00d9:0-hudson-global-director-todd-michael-fruhbeis-buys-1-100-shares/