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The Hackett Group, Inc. Announces Final Results of Its $120 Million Dutch Auction Tender Offer

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The 4,889,315 shares accepted for purchase in the Offer represent approximately 15.4 percent of Hacketts currently issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Key Points: 
  • The 4,889,315 shares accepted for purchase in the Offer represent approximately 15.4 percent of Hacketts currently issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.
  • The depositary will promptly pay for the shares accepted for purchase in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Offer.
  • Questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 803-9655 or to Georgeson LLC at (888) 680-1528.
  • The Hackett Group, quadrant logo, World Class Defined and Enabled, Quantum Leap, Digital World Class and Hackett Excelleration Matrix are the registered marks of The Hackett Group.

The Hackett Group, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Its $120 Million Dutch Auction Tender Offer

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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The 4,889,815 shares expected to be purchased in the Offer represent approximately 15.4 percent of Hacketts currently issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.

Key Points: 
  • The 4,889,815 shares expected to be purchased in the Offer represent approximately 15.4 percent of Hacketts currently issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock.
  • The number of shares expected to be purchased is preliminary and subject to change.
  • Questions regarding the tender offer may be directed to BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 803-9655 or to Georgeson LLC at (888) 680-1528.
  • The Hackett Group, quadrant logo, World Class Defined and Enabled, Quantum Leap, Digital World Class and Hackett Excelleration Matrix are the registered marks of The Hackett Group.

Leaders of Toronto’s Professional Immigrant Associations Connect with Employers to Address Challenges for Immigrants in Today’s Digital World

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The associations are a part of Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) a program of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) that is made up of 84 associations with a total membership of over 120,000 skilled immigrant professionals in a variety of occupations and industries.

Key Points: 
  • The associations are a part of Professional Immigrant Networks (PINs) a program of the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC) that is made up of 84 associations with a total membership of over 120,000 skilled immigrant professionals in a variety of occupations and industries.
  • PINs associations are volunteer-led, member-based organizations with an employment focus, run by and for immigrant professionals.
  • These associations offer innovative solutions for immigrants lacking professional connections to build strong networks in their respective fields.
  • The event will serve as a platform for immigrant professionals to gain insights on building their professional networks in Canada and connect with employers, employment service providers, and community leaders in the Greater Toronto Area.

The Hackett Group, Inc. Commences $120 Million Dutch Auction Tender Offer

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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A modified Dutch auction tender offer allows stockholders to indicate how many shares and at what price within the specified range they wish to tender their shares.

Key Points: 
  • A modified Dutch auction tender offer allows stockholders to indicate how many shares and at what price within the specified range they wish to tender their shares.
  • All shares purchased in the tender offer will be purchased at the same price, which may be higher or lower than the market price immediately prior to or during the tender offer.
  • The tender offer is, however, subject to a number of other terms and conditions described in the offer to purchase, the related letter of transmittal and other tender offer materials, which will be sent to stockholders promptly after commencement of the tender offer.
  • The dealer manager for the tender offer is BofA Securities, Inc. Georgeson LLC is serving as information agent for the tender offer, and Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

The Hackett Group’s Q2 Working Capital Survey Update Finds Companies Reaching Limits of Payment Terms Extensions As They Successfully Navigate Inventory Issues

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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The updated survey is available for download, with registration at this link , and is also covered in this recent episode of The Hackett Groups Business Excelleration Podcast.

Key Points: 
  • The updated survey is available for download, with registration at this link , and is also covered in this recent episode of The Hackett Groups Business Excelleration Podcast.
  • Heres a summary of the key findings:
    Companies may have reached the upper limits of payment terms extensions.
  • This appears to indicate a shift of leverage toward sellers, driven by supply chain bottlenecks, inflation pressures and geopolitical risks, among other issues.
  • The Hackett Group does not undertake any duty to update this release or any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Susan Crown Exchange Launches Digital Well Being Resources Created for Young People, With Young People

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Digital Citizenship Week, the Susan Crown Exchange (SCE) has launched digital wellbeing resources to close the chasm between the adults designing the internet, and the young people using it.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for Digital Citizenship Week, the Susan Crown Exchange (SCE) has launched digital wellbeing resources to close the chasm between the adults designing the internet, and the young people using it.
  • To thrive, teens say they need new types of resources: ones created by and with other teens.
  • "Youth spend a significant amount of time navigating the ever-changing digital landscape, and they are calling for new tools to support their digital well-being," said SCE Founder Susan Crown.
  • Instead of being created for young people, they were co-created with those who know best - young people themselves.

As Cloud Becomes the Norm, a New Study from The Hackett Group Quantifies Broad Business Value Beyond Cost, Including Increased Innovation, Faster Time to Market and Enhanced Cybersecurity

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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And the results clearly show that companies are using the cloud to deliver broad strategic value.

Key Points: 
  • And the results clearly show that companies are using the cloud to deliver broad strategic value.
  • At its best, cloud migration can be the foundation that allows companies to rapidly improve their products and services.
  • The Hackett Group Principal Michael Spires added, We also came to conclusions about the differences between typical companies and top performers.
  • The Hackett Group, quadrant logo, World Class Defined and Enabled, Quantum Leap, Digital World Class and Hackett Excelleration Matrix are the registered marks of The Hackett Group.

New Visa Reports Underscore Importance of Cybersecurity Amid Shifting Threats

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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Two new pieces of research the latest Visa Biannual Threats Report and an MIT Technology Review Insights study Moving Money in a Digital World, released today in partnership with Visa highlight new and returning threats to the post-pandemic economy.

Key Points: 
  • Two new pieces of research the latest Visa Biannual Threats Report and an MIT Technology Review Insights study Moving Money in a Digital World, released today in partnership with Visa highlight new and returning threats to the post-pandemic economy.
  • The past year experienced an increase in card-present threats such as physical skimming on ATM and point-of-sale terminals a trend that will likely persist.
  • For instance, from June November 2021, Visa saw a 176% increase in physical skimming devices over the previous 12-month period1.
  • Visa employs more than a thousand dedicated specialists protecting Visas network from malware, zero-day attacks and insider threats 24x7x365.

Almost Half of Customer Service Calls Fail Due to Contact Center Background Noise

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Almost half of customer service calls are abandoned due to call center background noise, with 42% hanging up immediately when they detect the noise.

Key Points: 
  • Almost half of customer service calls are abandoned due to call center background noise, with 42% hanging up immediately when they detect the noise.
  • Noise around the agent isnt the only problem callers locations also have an impact on call success.
  • The immediate abandonment of half of call center calls due to noise should raise red flags with call centers everywhere, if only because its a huge operating expense.
  • IRIS Clarity is an AI-powered software solution that removes distracting background noise from your VoIP and customer calls.

The Hackett Group Launches New Market Intelligence Service For Software and Services Providers and Users

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) today announced the launch of a new Market Intelligence Service for software and service providers designed to provide corporate executives with critical intelligence and insights that can inform their purchasing decisions.

Key Points: 
  • The Hackett Group , Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT) today announced the launch of a new Market Intelligence Service for software and service providers designed to provide corporate executives with critical intelligence and insights that can inform their purchasing decisions.
  • The Market Intelligence Service will measure software and service providers ability to deliver business value and their unique capabilities to help companies achieve Digital World Class performance levels.
  • Specific to software, the service will rank providers in three major categories: Integrators, Innovators, and Digital World Class Solutions.
  • The Hackett Group, quadrant logo, World Class Defined and Enabled, Quantum Leap, Digital World Class and Hackett Excelleration Matrix are the registered marks of The Hackett Group.