Harte Hanks Enters Definitive Agreement to Be Acquired by Star Equity Holdings for $5.00 Per Share

Transaction Represents an Approximately 100% Premium to Harte Hanks' Unaffected Share Price

Harte Hanks Shareholders to Receive 50% Cash and 50% in Star Equity 10% Preferred Stock

CHELMSFORD, MA / ACCESS Newswire / August 14, 2026 / Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ:HHS) ("Harte Hanks" or the "Company") and Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRR)(NASDAQ:STRRP) ("Star Equity") today announced they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Star Equity will acquire all outstanding shares of Harte Hanks common stock for $5.00 per share, or $38.4 million in aggregate equity value.

The Harte Hanks Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction and recommends Harte Hanks shareholders vote in favor of the transaction.

Under the terms of the agreement, Harte Hanks shareholders may elect to receive either: