Star Equity Holdings, Inc. Issues Business Update

OLD GREENWICH, Conn., Jan. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Equity Holdings, Inc. STRR STRRP))) ("Star Equity" or the "Company"), a diversified holding company, provided today an update on key achievements in 2021 as well as its sales pipeline and acquisitions initiatives for 2022.

Healthcare:
The Healthcare division's Diagnostic Imaging business sold a record 39 cameras in 2021 compared to 16 in 2020 and 31 in 2019. With the Healthcare division as a whole having rebounded to more normal levels, the Company has begun to consider potential bolt on acquisition targets for the division, particularly in the area of healthcare staffing. Although there can be no certainty of a transaction occurring, the Company believes healthcare staffing is a natural addition to its existing Healthcare businesses and is eager to explore synergies with Digirad Health's current distribution channels, client base, and support for its own internal healthcare staffing needs. Furthermore, Rick Coleman, Star Equity's recently appointed Chief Operating Officer, has substantial experience and success in the staffing industry, most recently as CEO of Command Center, Inc., which merged with HireQuest, Inc. HQI in 2019.

Construction:
The Company's Construction division also saw improved results in both of its businesses: KBS Builders, Inc. ("KBS") based in New England and EdgeBuilder/Glenbrook ("EBGL") based in Minnesota. KBS produced approximately 350 modular units in 2021 compared to 280 units in 2020 and 230 units in 2019. The Company believes production capacity at KBS's South Paris, ME plant is approximately 500 modules per year and is working diligently to attain this production level. The Company has a goal of reopening its idle Oxford, ME plant, which would increase KBS's total production capacity to 750-1,000 modules per year. In addition, KBS's sales pipeline, which represents potential projects that could be won over the next 12 months, is approximately $65 million. A highlight of the sales pipeline is an $8 million-$9 million project to produce four new dormitories for a college in New England. This project, if won, would be one of the largest contracts in KBS's history and mark KBS's expansion into the student housing segment. Booked backlog at KBS is currently $7 million. EBGL delivered strong top line growth as a result of improved utilization and pricing and generated a strong rebound in profitability in the second half of 2021. Booked backlog at EBGL is currently $15 million.

"We are highly encouraged with the revenue growth at our Construction division in 2021," said Jeff Eberwein, Star Equity's Executive Chairman. "We are confident in the growth outlook for our Construction division in 2022 and expect profitability to improve significantly. At the same time, we are evaluating bolt on acquisition opportunities for both Healthcare and Construction in addition to exploring entry into new business sectors."

The Company will provide additional financial and operating results in its complete fourth quarter and full-year 2021 earnings press release and conference call that will be announced at a later date.

About Star Equity Holdings, Inc.

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. is a diversified holding company with three divisions: Healthcare, Construction, and Investments.

Healthcare

Our Healthcare division designs, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic medical imaging products and provides mobile imaging services. Our Healthcare division operates in two businesses: (i) diagnostic services and (i) diagnostic imaging. The diagnostic services business offers imaging services to healthcare providers as an outsourced alternative to purchasing and operating their own equipment. The diagnostic imaging business develops, sells, and maintains solid-state gamma cameras.

Construction

Our Construction division manufactures modular housing units for commercial and residential real estate projects and operates in two businesses: (i) modular building manufacturing and (ii) structural wall panel and wood foundation manufacturing, including building supply distribution operations for professional builders.

Investments

Our Investments division manages and finances the Company's real estate assets and investments.

Forward-Looking Statements

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