Hudson Highland Group Announces Closing of New $40 Million Revolving Credit Facility

Hudson Highland Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:HHGP), one of the world's leading providers of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions, today announced that it closed its new $40 million revolving credit facility with RBS Business Capital on August 12.

The combination of the company's credit facilities, including the new facilities with RBS and Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), markedly improves the company's access to capital.  The company's worldwide liquidity, including cash and availability under all global credit facilities, is approximately $60.0 million.

As previously disclosed, the company will record $0.9 million in charges in the third quarter associated with the termination of its facilities with Wells Fargo Capital Finance.

About Hudson Highland Group Hudson Highland Group, Inc. is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide.  From single placements to total outsourced solutions, Hudson helps clients achieve greater organizational performance by assessing, recruiting, developing and engaging the best and brightest people for their businesses.  The company employs more than 2,000 professionals serving clients and candidates in approximately 20 countries.  More information is available at www.hudson.com.

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