ASGNMEDIUM SIGNALOPERATIONAL10-K

ASGN is rebranding to Everforth while experiencing significant financial deterioration including 35% decline in net income and substantial increases in debt and liabilities.

The rebranding to Everforth represents a major strategic shift to unify six subsidiary brands under a single identity, potentially signaling management's belief that better brand cohesion could drive improved performance. However, this transformation comes amid concerning financial headwinds that suggest operational challenges may be pressuring the business model.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

ASGN's financial performance deteriorated significantly with net income falling 35% to $113.5M and operating income declining 24% to $230.3M, while operating cash flow dropped 18% to $327.9M. The balance sheet shows increased financial leverage with total debt rising 13% to $1.2B and total liabilities increasing 13% to $1.9B, while cash declined 21% to $161.2M and current liabilities jumped 16%. Despite these pressures, the company reduced share buybacks by 48% to $170.1M, suggesting management is conserving cash amid the challenging operating environment.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-48%
$327.2M$170.1M

Buyback activity reduced 48% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Net Income
P&L
-35.2%
$175.2M$113.5M

Net income declined 35.2% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Operating Income
P&L
-24.3%
$304.4M$230.3M

Operating profitability softening — costs rising faster than revenue, watch for margin recovery plan.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
-21.4%
$205.2M$161.2M

Cash decreased 21.4% — monitor burn rate and upcoming capital needs.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
-18%
$400.0M$327.9M

Operating cash flow softened — monitor whether temporary working capital timing or structural deterioration.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+15.6%
$367.1M$424.3M

Current liabilities rose 15.6% — increased short-term obligations, watch current ratio.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+13.4%
$1.7B$1.9B

Liabilities increased 13.4% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+13.1%
$1.0B$1.2B

Debt rose 13.1% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-25
PRIOR — 2025-02-24
ADDED
As of February 12, 2026, the registrant h ad 41.3 million outstanding shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value.
Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (" 2025 10-K").
In November 2025, ASGN announced its intent to rebrand to Everforth, a new parent brand that will unify our six brands Apex Systems, Creative Circle, CyberCoders, ECS, GlideFast, and TopBloc under a single identity.
Everforth is a leading technology and digital engineering company with six core solution areas: (i) Cloud and Infrastructure, (ii) Data and AI, (iii) Software Development and Engineering, (iv) Customer Experience, (v) Cybersecurity, and (vi) Enterprise Platforms.
Through proprietary assets, accelerators, and proven expertise, Everforth delivers measurable outcomes that help organizations adapt, innovate, and thrive.
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REMOVED
As of February 14, 2025, the registrant had 43.6 million outstanding shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value.
Risk Factors of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (" 2024 10-K").
We operate through two segments, Commercial and Federal Government, and across six industry verticals, which together promote balance, strength, and resiliency throughout economic cycles.
From a revenue and margin perspective, ASGN has grown through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Over the last five years, we completed nine "tuck-in" acquisitions.
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