Arizona Tribune - GEE Group Announces Sale of Its Triad Light Industrial Division

Under the terms of the sale and purchase agreement, Reliable acquired substantially all of the the operating business assets of GEE Group's Triad Light Industrial Division for cash and other consideration. As part of the sale, nearly all employees from the Light Industrial Division have transitioned to and will join the workforce of Armada, ensuring outstanding customer service and continuity for both clients and candidates. Notably, Deborah Santora, President of Triad, will continue to lead the operations in the Northeast Ohio market, supported by her experienced team that will join her at Armada. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Company previously communicated that the Light Industrial Division business segment was a "discontinued operation" and reported it as such in its most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC.

"We are confident that Armada Staffing Group, under the leadership of the Gasbarro family, will provide strong direction and make investments that will benefit the Light Industrial Division," said Alex Stuckey, Chief Operating Officer of GEE Group. Stuckey further commented, "All of us at GEE Group thank Debbie and her team for their many years of service and outstanding contributions and wish them continued success in this next chapter." Derek Dewan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GEE Group stated, "Our Company will continue to provide outstanding customer service and expand our service offerings in the professional services verticals that we operate in and GEE Group will continue to pursue the strategic initiatives that align with our capital allocation strategy and internal and acquisition growth plans."

About Armada Staffing Group / Reliable Staffing Resources

Armada Staffing Group is a division of Ohio based Reliable Staffing Resources, a family-owned and operated firm led by the Gasbarro family. With deep roots in the staffing industry, the company is recognized for its client-focused approach and commitment to workforce excellence.

About GEE Group

GEE Group Inc. is a provider of specialized staffing solutions and is the successor to employment offices doing business since 1893. The Company operates in two industry segments, providing professional staffing services and solutions in the information technology, engineering, finance and accounting specialties and commercial staffing services through the names of Access Data Consulting, Agile Resources, Ashley Ellis, General Employment, Hornet Staffing, Omni-One, Paladin Consulting and Triad. Also, in the healthcare sector, GEE Group, through its Scribe Solutions brand, staffs medical scribes who assist physicians in emergency departments of hospitals and in medical practices by providing required documentation for patient care in connection with electronic medical records (EMR). Additionally, the Company provides contract and direct hire professional staffing services through the following SNI brands: Accounting Now®, SNI Technology®, Legal Now®, SNI Financial®, Staffing Now®, SNI Energy®, and SNI Certes.

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Contact:

GEE Group Inc.
Kim Thorpe
630.954.0400
[email protected]

SOURCE: GEE Group Inc.

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