Resources Connection (RGP) – Highlights from the Company’s 10-K Filing


Friday, July 26, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

10-K Filed. We had the opportunity to review the Company’s 10-K filed earlier in the week. Some key takeaways from the 10-K include the Company’s continuation of its pristine balance sheet, solid cash flow generation, and the return of capital to shareholders.

Pristine Balance Sheet. The Company continues to have plenty of liquidity to work with, as RGP’s total liquidity at year end was $283 million, with no outstanding debt. We believe the Company can utilize the liquidity in the balance sheet towards acquisitions should the opportunity present itself to RGP. Outside of acquisitions, management can utilize its liquidity towards organic growth, including its technology transformation initiative, in our view.


Get the Full Report

Equity Research is available at no cost to Registered users of Channelchek. Not a Member? Click ‘Join’ to join the Channelchek Community. There is no cost to register, and we never collect credit card information.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Resources Connection (RGP) – Full 2024 Review and Updated Projections


Monday, July 22, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

Full Year Results. For the twelve months ended May 25, 2024, RGP posted revenue of $632.8 million, a decline of 18.4% y-o-y. Same day constant currency revenue fell 18.8% y-o-y. Gross margin was 38.9% versus 40.4% in FY23. GAAP net income was $21 million, or $0.62/sh., compared to $54.4 million, or $1.59 last year. Adjusted EPS was $0.93 versus $2.00. Adjusted EBITDA in FY24 totaled $51.5 million, down from $100.2 million a year ago.

Setting Foundation. Management continues to control what they can while setting the foundation for an expected industry upturn. While the timing of the upturn is difficult to predict, we believe clients will become more willing to start spending on new projects as economic certainty becomes clearer. We believe the first interest rate reductions by the Federal Reserve will be a signal of improved clarity and will provide clients comfort to start new projects.


Get the Full Report

Equity Research is available at no cost to Registered users of Channelchek. Not a Member? Click ‘Join’ to join the Channelchek Community. There is no cost to register, and we never collect credit card information.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Resources Connection (RGP) – A 4Q24 Beat; Stabilization, Waiting for Upturn


Friday, July 19, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

4Q24 Results. Revenue of $148.2 million was above our forecast of $140 million, consensus $141 million, and management’s $137-$142 million guide. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $13.1 million, or an 8.8% margin, versus our estimate of $5.5 million. GAAP net income was $10.5 million, or $0.31/sh, and adjusted EPS was $0.28. We had forecast a GAAP loss of $0.02/sh and adjusted EPS of $0.07/sh. Consensus was $0.00 and $0.07, respectively.

Drivers. The top line was driven by a stabilization in the overall business, although clients remain cautious on spending on new projects. Gross margin of 40.2% was above the 37.5%-38% guide. Run rate SGA came in at $46.5 million, well below the $50-$52 million guide, and an 11% y-o-y improvement.


Get the Full Report

Equity Research is available at no cost to Registered users of Channelchek. Not a Member? Click ‘Join’ to join the Channelchek Community. There is no cost to register, and we never collect credit card information.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

Resources Connection (RGP) – Noble Consumer Virtual Conference


Tuesday, July 02, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

Conference. We hosted Resources Connection CEO Kate Duchene and CFO Jennifer Ryu at the Noble Capital Emerging Growth Conference on June 26th. Management’s presentation as well as a Q&A session can be found at https://www.channelchek.com/videos/resources-connection-inc-rgp-noble-capital-markets-virtual-consumer-tmt-conference-replay. The following are key highlights of the presentation.

Poised to Capitalize on the Upcycle. With client decision timetables extending during 2023, management mitigated costs but retained key consultants in anticipation of a return to normal business trends. North America, which carries a higher margin profile than its International segment, appears poised to break out, with RGP in discussions with clients about budgets and looking at assessments.


Get the Full Report

Equity Research is available at no cost to Registered users of Channelchek. Not a Member? Click ‘Join’ to join the Channelchek Community. There is no cost to register, and we never collect credit card information.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision. 

Release – Kelly Completes Sale of Ayers Group, a Division of KellyOCG, to Keystone Partners

Research News and Market Data on KELYA

TROY, Mich., June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading global specialty talent solutions provider, has completed the sale of Ayers Group, a division of KellyOCG, to Keystone Partners, a Silver Oak Services Partners LLC portfolio company. Ayers Group provides outplacement, executive coaching, and leadership development solutions to employers across a wide range of industries. Terms of the sale were not disclosed.

The sale of Ayers Group sharpens KellyOCG’s focus on global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions. The transaction also unlocks incremental capital to redeploy toward Kelly’s specialty strategy.

“The sale of Ayers Group marks another step forward on KellyOCG’s journey to become the leading provider of global RPO and MSP solutions, which are key pillars of our strategy to meet the buyer where they are in their journey to total talent management,” said Tammy Browning, president, KellyOCG. “This transaction reflects our commitment to directing resources to specialties where KellyOCG is well positioned to compete and win over the long term.”

The sale of Ayers Group is the latest in a series of strategic actions Kelly has executed to further optimize its operating model, unlock capital, and strengthen its competitive position in higher-margin, higher-growth specialties. These actions include selling its European staffing operations; monetizing non-core real estate holdings and businesses; unwinding Kelly’s cross-shareholding arrangement with Persol and reducing the company’s ownership interest in PersolKelly, its Asia-Pacific staffing joint venture; and selling its operations in Brazil and Russia.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 500,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2023 was $4.8 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

About The Ayers Group

The Ayers Group, headquartered in New York City, has helped companies adapt to change through comprehensive human resources and organizational development solutions. Learn more at www.ayers.com

About Keystone Partners

Founded in 1982, Keystone Partners is a leading outplacement, executive coaching and leadership development consulting firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Keystone offers a range of services designed to help individuals and organizations successfully navigate the complexities of career management and development. 

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vi) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (vii) damage to our brands, (viii) dependency on third parties for the execution of critical functions, (ix) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (x) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xi) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations.

KLYA-FIN

Resources Connection (RGP) – Poised to Capitalize on a New Paradigm


Wednesday, May 29, 2024

Resources Connection, Inc. provides agile consulting services in North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers finance and accounting services, including process transformation and optimization, financial reporting and analysis, technical and operational accounting, merger and acquisition due diligence and integration, audit readiness, preparation and response, implementation of new accounting standards, and remediation support. It also provides information management services, such as program and project management, business and technology integration, data strategy, and business performance management. In addition, the company offers corporate advisory, strategic communications, and restructuring services; and corporate governance, risk, and compliance management services, such as contract and regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, internal controls management, and operation and information technology (IT) audits. Further, it provides supply chain management services comprising strategy development, procurement and supplier management, logistics and materials management, supply chain planning and forecasting, and unique device identification compliance; and human capital services, including change management, organization development and effectiveness, compensation and incentive plan strategies, and optimization of human resources technology and operations. Additionally, the company offers legal and regulatory supporting services for commercial transactions, global compliance initiatives, law department operations, and law department business strategies and analytics. It also provides policyIQ, a proprietary cloud-based governance, risk, and compliance software application. The company was formerly known as RC Transaction Corp. and changed its name to Resources Connection, Inc. in August 2000. Resources Connection, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irvine, California.

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

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Refer to the full report for the price target, fundamental analysis, and rating.

Initiating Research Coverage. We are initiating research coverage of Resources Connection, Inc. (RGP) with an Outperform rating and a $15 price target. We view RGP as a disruptor in the rapidly evolving management consulting field focused on improving outcomes for both its consulting clients as well as staff, be it internal or external. 

Who Is Resources Connection? Resources Connection is a global consulting firm focused on project execution services that power clients’ operational needs and change initiatives utilizing on-demand, experienced, and diverse talent. As a next-generation human capital partner, RGP specializes in co-delivery of enterprise initiatives typically precipitated by business transformation, strategic transactions, or regulatory change.


Get the Full Report

Equity Research is available at no cost to Registered users of Channelchek. Not a Member? Click ‘Join’ to join the Channelchek Community. There is no cost to register, and we never collect credit card information.

This Company Sponsored Research is provided by Noble Capital Markets, Inc., a FINRA and S.E.C. registered broker-dealer (B/D).

*Analyst certification and important disclosures included in the full report. NOTE: investment decisions should not be based upon the content of this research summary. Proper due diligence is required before making any investment decision.