Kelly Services (KELYA) – We Have Assumed Control


Monday, February 02, 2026

Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) connects talented people to companies in need of their skills in areas including Science, Engineering, Education, Office, Contact Center, Light Industrial, and more. We’re always thinking about what’s next in the evolving world of work, and we help people ditch the script on old ways of thinking and embrace the value of all workstyles in the workplace. We directly employ nearly 350,000 people around the world and connect thousands more with work through our global network of talent suppliers and partners in our outsourcing and consulting practice. Revenue in 2021 was $4.9 billion. Visit kellyservices.com and let us help with what’s next for you.

Joe Gomes, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Sale Completed. On Friday, Hunt Equity Opportunities, a subsidiary of Hunt Companies, acquired the 3,039,240 Class B shares previously held by the Terence E. Adderley Revocable Trust K. Hunt now has effective control of Kelly, as owner of 92.2% of the voting Class B shares. According to James Christopher Hunt, CEO of Hunt, “Hunt is very excited about the value creation opportunities ahead for Kelly. We look forward to supporting Chris Layden, CEO of Kelly, and the rest of the Company’s management team as they focus on accelerating growth and realizing Kelly’s full potential.”

Board Changes. As part of the transition, four Hunt designees have been named to Kelly’s Board, with five former Kelly directors leaving the Board, which will now consist of 8 members. Mr. Hunt has been named Chairman of the Board.


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