# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001140102
**File Stem:** 0001437749-25-038151
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 16984
**Document Hash:** ffecb83028c7f4a7f0dde253735bf5ff
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001437749-25-038151.hdr.sgml**: 20251217

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001437749-25-038151

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251216

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Regulation FD Disclosure

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251217

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251217

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HireQuest, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001140102
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES [7363]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 912079472
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38513
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251579279

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 111 SPRINGHALL DRIVE
- **CITY:** GOOSE CREEK
- **STATE:** SC
- **ZIP:** 29445
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** (843) 723-7400

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 111 SPRINGHALL DRIVE
- **CITY:** GOOSE CREEK
- **STATE:** SC
- **ZIP:** 29445

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Command Center, Inc.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060403

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** TEMPORARY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20010507

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, DC 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)**

**OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 16, 2025**

![image01.jpg](image01.jpg)

**HIREQUEST, INC.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its Charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **001-38513** | **91-2079472** |
| **(State or Other Jurisdiction of**<br> **Incorporation or Organization)** | **(Commission**<br> **File Number)** | **(I.R.S. Employer**<br> **Identification No.)** |

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| **111 Springhall Drive, Goose Creek, SC** | **29445** |
| **(Address of Principal Executive Offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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**(843) 723-7400**

**(Registrant**'**s telephone number, including area code)**

**(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (*see* General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | HQI | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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**Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.**

On December 16, 2025, the Board of Directors of HireQuest, Inc. (the "Company") approved a new stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company may purchase up to $20,000,000.00 in shares of the Company's outstanding common stock (the "Repurchase Program"). The Repurchase Program allows the Company to purchase common stock from time to time through, among other methods, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, and/or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, subject to applicable securities laws and other legal requirements and relevant factors. The number of shares purchased and the timing of any purchases will depend upon a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company's common stock and general market conditions. The Repurchase Program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time, without prior notice. Shares repurchased may be reissued later in connection with employee benefit plans and other general corporate purposes. The Company intends to begin the Repurchase Program, which will expire twelve months after its starting date, and enter into a corresponding 10b5-1 trading plan in connection with such program, as soon as reasonably possible.

On December 17, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing the Repurchase Program, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 of this Form 10-K, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

**Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements**

Certain matters discussed in this current report are "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "project," "potential," or "plan" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this current report may include, without limitation: (1) statements about the Company's Repurchase Program, (2) projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, including short term and long term plans for cash, (3) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (4) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations and (5) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the level of demand and financial performance of the executive search and temporary staffing industry; the ownership structure of the MRINetwork; the financial performance of the Company's franchisees; changes in customer demand; economic uncertainty caused by macroeconomic trends including potential inflation or a recessionary environment; global conflict; the relative success or failure of acquisitions and new franchised offerings; our success in reducing workers' compensation expenses; the extent to which the Company is successful in gaining new long-term relationships with customers or retaining existing ones, and the level of service failures that could lead customers to use competitors' services; significant investigative or legal proceedings including, without limitation, those brought about by the existing regulatory environment or changes in the regulations governing the temporary staffing industry and those arising from the action or inaction of the Company's franchisees and temporary employees; strategic actions, including acquisitions and dispositions and the Company's success in integrating acquired businesses including, without limitation, successful integration following any of our various acquisitions; success or failure in determining how to allocate capital; disruptions to the Company's technology network including computer systems and software; natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods, and earthquakes, or man-made or other disruptions of the Company's operating systems; and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this current report and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

**Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

**Exhibit Index**

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| **<u>Exhibit</u>** | **<u>Description</u>** |
| [99.1](ex_900087.htm) | [Press Release dated December 17, 2025 (furnished only).](ex_900087.htm) |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

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|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **HIREQUEST, INC.** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **HIREQUEST, INC.** |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant) | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Registrant) |
| Date: December 17, 2025 |  | /s/ John McAnnar |
|  |  | John McAnnar |
|  |  | Chief Legal Officer, Vice President, and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**Exhibit 99.1**

![logo02.jpg](logo02.jpg)

**HireQuest Announces $20 Million Share Repurchase Program**

**Goose Creek, SC** – **December 17, 2025** – HireQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQI) ("HireQuest" or the "Company"), a global franchisor of on-demand staffing and executive search services, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program (the "Repurchase Program") that authorizes the Company to repurchase up to $20 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. HireQuest intends to begin the Repurchase Program and enter into a corresponding 10b5-1 plan as soon as reasonably possible. The Repurchase Program will expire twelve months after its starting date.

"We believe that a share repurchase program is the best and most efficient use of our capital at this time," Rick Hermanns, Chief Executive Officer of HireQuest, commented. "Repurchasing shares of our common stock on the open market reflects our commitment to prudent capital management and deployment, and reinforces the confidence that the Board and management team have in HireQuest's long-term strategy while simultaneously returning capital to our shareholders."

Under the program, HireQuest may repurchase shares from time to time through, among other methods, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, block purchases, and/or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, subject to applicable securities laws and other legal requirements and relevant factors. The number of shares purchased and the timing of any purchases will depend upon a number of factors, including the price and availability of the Company's common stock and general market conditions. The Repurchase Program may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time, without prior notice. Shares repurchased may be reissued later in connection with employee benefit plans and other general corporate purposes.

**About HireQuest**<br> HireQuest is a global franchisor of on-demand, executive search, and commercial staffing solutions. Through its divisions including HireQuest Direct, Snelling Staffing, MRINetwork, TradeCorp, and others, the company provides employment for thousands of individuals each year across a wide range of industries.

**Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements**

This news release includes, and the company's officers and other representatives may sometimes make or provide certain "forward-looking statements" intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "could," "expect," anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "intend," "project," "potential," or "plan" or the negative of these words or other variations on these words or comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements in this current report may include, without limitation: (1) statements about the Company's Repurchase Program, (2) projections of revenue, income, and other items relating to our financial position and results of operations, including short term and long term plans for cash, (3) statements of our plans, objectives, strategies, goals and intentions, (4) statements regarding the capabilities, capacities, market position and expected development of our business operations and (5) statements of expected industry and general economic trends.

Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the level of demand and financial performance of the executive search and temporary staffing industry; the ownership structure of the MRINetwork; the financial performance of the Company's franchisees; changes in customer demand; economic uncertainty caused by macroeconomic trends including potential inflation or a recessionary environment; global conflict; the relative success or failure of acquisitions and new franchised offerings; our success in reducing workers' compensation expenses; the extent to which the Company is successful in gaining new long-term relationships with customers or retaining existing ones, and the level of service failures that could lead customers to use competitors' services; significant investigative or legal proceedings including, without limitation, those brought about by the existing regulatory environment or changes in the regulations governing the temporary staffing industry and those arising from the action or inaction of the Company's franchisees and temporary employees; strategic actions, including acquisitions and dispositions and the Company's success in integrating acquired businesses including, without limitation, successful integration following any of our various acquisitions; success or failure in determining how to allocate capital; disruptions to the Company's technology network including computer systems and software; natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods, and earthquakes, or man-made or other disruptions of the Company's operating systems; and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this current report and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances, except as may be required by law.

**Company Contact:** 

HireQuest, Inc.

David Hartley, Chief Financial Officer

(800) 835-6755

Email: cdhartley@hirequest.com

**Investor Relations Contact:**

IMS Investor Relations

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau

(203) 972-9200

Email: hirequest@imsinvestorrelations.com