Activity levels at the Company’s Data and Analytics Services segment held up well during the quarter despite some project delays. This segment did have a strong quarter of new bookings, which gives some indication that clients are willing to move forward with high-priority projects. Demand for the Company’s IT Staffing Services segment was certainly below levels experienced a year ago. However, as the second quarter progressed, the demand did pick-up, albeit at a somewhat slower pace.
Commenting on the Company’s financial position, Jack Cronin, Mastech Digital’s Chief Financial Officer, stated, “During the second quarter, we reduced bank debt by $7.4 million; increased our cash balances by over $2 million; improved our leverage ratios and increased our cash availability under our credit facility to $17.3 million from $15.2 million a quarter ago. As we stated at the start of this crisis, maintaining our strong liquidity position is a top priority for us during these uncertain times.”
Lastly, the quarter saw the launch of a new Remote Staffing service offering branded as MAS-REMOTE. This service allows Mastech Digital to offer to its customers the best technology talent in the U.S. - which is often not available within their geographic locations, but can be found elsewhere in the country.
About Mastech Digital, Inc.:
Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management and Analytics Solutions, Digital Learning, and IT Staffing Services with a Digital First approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with offices across the U.S., Canada, EMEA, India and ASEAN.
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