Caldwell Defers IQTalent Payments

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / January 12, 2023 / Talent acquisition firm The Caldwell Partners International Inc. (TSX:CWL)(OTCQX:CWLPF) announced it has agreed with the selling shareholders of IQTalent Partners, Inc. ("IQTalent") to amend the existing purchase agreement to defer the majority of the remaining purchase price and earnout payments. Caldwell acquired IQTalent on December 31, 2020 with part of the purchase price subject to payment over time and earnout achievements. The remaining accrued purchase price and earnout payments payable of $3.6 million USD were initially scheduled to be paid January 15, 2023. The payments were deferred while IQTalent restructures its business for reduced hiring demand.

Pursuant to the amended agreement, the remaining amounts will be paid $0.1 million USD on or before January 15, 2023, $1.1 million USD on or before April 15, 2023 and $2.4 million on or before September 15, 2023. The deferred amounts will accrue interest at a 10% annual interest rate, payable when the respective payments are made. One of the IQTalent selling shareholders, David Windley, is the president of IQTalent and a director of Caldwell. Included in the $2.4 million payable on September 15, 2023 is Mr. Windley's allocable portion of $1.3 million USD.

About Caldwell Partners

Caldwell Partners is a technology-powered talent acquisition firm specializing in recruitment at all levels. Through two distinct brands - Caldwell and IQTalent - the firm leverages the latest innovations in AI to offer an integrated spectrum of services delivered by teams with deep knowledge in their respective areas. Services include candidate research and sourcing through to full recruitment at the professional, executive and board levels, as well as a suite of talent strategy and assessment tools that can help clients hire the right people, then manage and inspire them to achieve maximum business results.

Caldwell Partners' common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CWL) and trade on the OTCQX Market (OTCQX: CWLPF). Please visit our website at www.caldwell.com for further information.

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For further information, please contact:

Investors:
Chris Beck, CPA, President and Chief Financial Officer
cbeck@caldwellpartners.com
+1 (617) 934-1843

Media:
Caroline Lomot, Director of Marketing
clomot@caldwellpartners.com
+1 (516) 830-3535

SOURCE: Caldwell Partners International, Inc.