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Heritage Global (HGBL)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for Heritage Global.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for HGBL.

Heritage Global Inc. Acquires The Debt Exchange, Inc.
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Executive Compensation
  • Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL), through its wholly owned subsidiary Heritage DebtX LLC, acquired substantially all of the assets of The Debt Exchange, Inc. (DebtX) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 million.
  • The acquisition was contractually effective on January 1, 2026, and closed on January 9, 2026.
  • DebtX is a leading full-service loan sale advisor, and this acquisition is expected to strengthen Heritage Global’s Financial Assets division and expand its presence in the secondary loan market.
  • The acquisition is anticipated to be accretive in calendar year 2026, with potential quarter-to-quarter variability.
  • Bruce Hounsell, DebtX co-founder, will join Heritage DebtX later this month with an annual base salary of $400,000 and a one-time grant of 500,000 non-qualified stock options.
Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Heritage Global Inc. Acquires The Debt Exchange, Inc.
HGBL
M&A
New Projects/Investments
  • Heritage Global Inc. (NASDAQ: HGBL) acquired substantially all of the assets of The Debt Exchange, Inc. (DebtX) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $8.5 million.
  • The acquisition was contractually effective on January 1, 2026, and is expected to be accretive in calendar year 2026.
  • DebtX is a leading full-service loan sale advisor with over 20 years of history, and this acquisition expands Heritage Global's Financial Assets division, strengthening its presence in the secondary loan market.
Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
Heritage Global Reports Q3 2025 Financial Results
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Earnings
M&A
Share Buyback
  • Heritage Global reported Q3 2025 consolidated operating income of $1.3 million, a decrease from $1.5 million in Q3 2024, with net income of $600,000 or $0.02 per diluted share compared to $1.1 million or $0.03 per diluted share in the prior year.
  • The company's Industrial Assets division operating income increased to $900,000 in Q3 2025 from $700,000 in Q3 2024, while the Financial Assets division operating income decreased to $1.6 million from $1.8 million over the same period.
  • As of September 30, 2025, Heritage Global maintained a strong balance sheet with stockholders' equity of $66.5 million and a net available cash balance of $12.6 million, having paid off the ALT note and holding only a $4.1 million mortgage as debt.
  • M&A remains a critical component of the company's long-term strategy, with advanced negotiations underway, and a $7.5 million share repurchase program authorized but not yet utilized due to prioritizing cash for M&A.
  • Management anticipates an increase in distressed asset flow from regional banks and increased asset flow from the industrial sector due to lean manufacturing and consolidation, despite a current "wait-and-see" economy for large transactions.
Nov 6, 2025, 10:00 PM
Heritage Global Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results
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Earnings
Demand Weakening
M&A
  • Heritage Global Inc. reported a net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025, compared to $1.1 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2024.
  • Operating income for Q3 2025 was $1.3 million, a decrease from $1.5 million in the prior-year quarter, and Adjusted EBITDA was $1.6 million, down from $1.9 million in Q3 2024.
  • The company's net working capital stood at $17.9 million as of September 30, 2025.
  • CEO Ross Dove noted solid execution and strong profitability, despite smaller auction sizes due to clients adopting a "wait and see approach" in an uncertain economy, and emphasized the company's accelerated progress on M&A for future growth and expansion.
Nov 6, 2025, 9:05 PM
HGBL Discusses Growth Strategy, M&A Plans, and Market Opportunities
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Heritage Global Inc. (HGBL), with an approximate $80 million market cap, consistently generates $1 million to $2 million in quarterly profit from its industrial and financial divisions.
  • The company is pursuing M&A to increase quarterly profits to $3 million to $5 million, having $30 million available for acquisitions and planning to spend up to $20 million on deals.
  • HGBL maintains a strong financial position with zero debt, a $10 million credit line, and several million dollars allocated for stock repurchases.
  • Significant growth is anticipated in the financial division due to a $1 trillion increase in credit card debt and expected non-performing loan liquidations from regional banks and commercial real estate.
  • The industrial division foresees a future record year driven by companies selling surplus assets and older equipment, alongside growth from M&A activities.
Oct 21, 2025, 6:00 PM
Heritage Global outlines growth strategy through M&A and market opportunities
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M&A
New Projects/Investments
Revenue Acceleration/Inflection
  • Heritage Global (HGBL) consistently generates $1 million to $2 million in profit per quarter but aims to grow to $3 million to $5 million per quarter or $14 million annually from its current $7 million annually.
  • The company plans to achieve this growth primarily through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), having $30 million available for this purpose, with a strategy to spend no more than $20 million to maintain a $10 million cash reserve.
  • Significant growth is anticipated in its Industrial division due to a buildup of surplus assets from companies right-sizing and moving to lean manufacturing, and in its Financial division (NLEX) from a trillion dollars in credit card debt, record regional bank charge-offs, and opportunities in Fintech and "buy now pay later" non-performing loans.
  • HGBL currently operates with zero debt, has a $10 million credit line, and maintains a stock buyback program with several million dollars set aside.
Oct 21, 2025, 6:00 PM