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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TRUEBLUE REPORTS 2012 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
TACOMA, WA. – July 25, 2012 - TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) today reported revenue for the second quarter of 2012 of $354 million, an increase of 11 percent compared to revenue of $320 million for the second quarter of 2011. Net income for the quarter was $10.3 million or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.5 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011.

“We executed very well this quarter,” said TrueBlue CEO Steve Cooper. “Our team delivered double-digit growth in revenue and profits. Our services are increasingly relevant to customers who are turning to us as they manage their businesses through this uncertain economic environment. Our disciplined approach to managing our business will continue to drive growth and deliver value over the long term.”
For the third quarter of 2012, TrueBlue estimates revenue in the range of $385 million to $395 million and net income per diluted share for the quarter of $0.34 to $0.39.

Management will discuss second quarter 2012 results on a conference call at 2 p.m. (PT), today, Wednesday, July 25. The conference call can be accessed on TrueBlue's web site: www.trueblueinc.com
About TrueBlue
TrueBlue, Inc. is a leading provider of blue-collar staffing. In 2011, TrueBlue connected approximately 325,000 people to work through the following brands: Labor Ready, Spartan Staffing, CLP Resources, PlaneTechs, and Centerline, and served approximately 175,000 businesses in the retail, wholesale, manufacturing, transportation, aviation, services, and construction industries. TrueBlue, Inc. is headquartered in Tacoma, Wash. For more information, visit TrueBlue's website at www.trueblueinc.com.
Forward-looking Statements
This document contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements relating to our future financial condition and operating results, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements.  Examples of such factors can be found in our reports filed with the SEC, including the information under the heading 'Risk Factors' in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 30, 2011 and in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q subsequently filed. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made, and we assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Contacts
Derrek Gafford, EVP & CFO
253-680-8214
Stacey Burke, VP of Corporate Communications
253-680-8291





TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
26 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 29,
 
July 1,
 
June 29,
 
July 1,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Revenue from services
 
$
354,261

 
$
320,179

 
$
665,448

 
$
594,478

Cost of services
 
260,725

 
234,847

 
492,677

 
439,115

Gross profit
 
93,536

 
85,332

 
172,771

 
155,363

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
71,526

 
67,677

 
143,610

 
132,837

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,729

 
3,862

 
9,496

 
7,784

Income from operations
 
17,281

 
13,793

 
19,665

 
14,742

Interest and other income, net
 
412

 
166

 
677

 
474

Income before tax expense
 
17,693

 
13,959

 
20,342

 
15,216

Income tax expense
 
7,356

 
5,411

 
8,475

 
5,903

Net income
 
$
10,337

 
$
8,548

 
$
11,867

 
$
9,313

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.21

Diluted
 
$
0.26

 
$
0.20

 
$
0.30

 
$
0.21

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
39,701

 
43,367

 
39,563

 
43,413

Diluted
 
40,097

 
43,674

 
39,993

 
43,784







TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
June 29,
 
December 30,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
129,446

 
$
109,311

Accounts receivable, net
 
163,794

 
153,878

Other current assets
 
11,662

 
17,426

Total current assets
 
304,902

 
280,615

Property and equipment, net
 
57,251

 
56,239

Restricted cash and investments
 
124,949

 
130,498

Other assets, net
 
93,693

 
93,417

Total assets
 
$
580,795

 
$
560,769

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
117,949

 
$
112,289

Long-term liabilities
 
154,977

 
154,901

Total liabilities
 
272,926

 
267,190

Shareholders’ equity
 
307,869

 
293,579

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
580,795

 
$
560,769






TRUEBLUE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
 
26 Weeks Ended
 
 
June 29,
 
July 1,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
11,867

 
$
9,313

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
9,496

 
7,784

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
2,022

 
2,125

Stock-based compensation
 
4,846

 
4,097

Deferred income taxes
 
(15
)
 
1,991

Other operating activities
 
972

 
(485
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(11,938
)
 
(36,449
)
Income taxes
 
4,488

 
1,019

Other assets
 
2,084

 
(1,845
)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
 
(3,173
)
 
8,881

Accrued wages and benefits
 
5,949

 
6,115

Workers' compensation claims reserve
 
882

 
(1,299
)
Other liabilities
 
277

 
(112
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
27,757

 
1,135

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(9,535
)
 
(3,678
)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
9,774

 
70,265

Purchase of restricted investments
 
(18,153
)
 
(78,279
)
Maturities of restricted investments
 
12,726

 
5,300

Other
 

 
(2,800
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(5,188
)
 
(9,192
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases and retirement of common stock
 
(3,990
)
 
(12,871
)
Net proceeds from sale of stock through options and employee benefit plans
 
3,142

 
616

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
 
(1,996
)
 
(1,611
)
Payments on debt
 
(88
)
 
(206
)
Other
 
556

 
691

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(2,376
)
 
(13,381
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
 
(58
)
 
304

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
20,135

 
(21,134
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
109,311

 
163,153

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
129,446

 
$
142,019