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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

TRUEBLUE REPORTS 2013 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
TACOMA, WA-Oct. 23, 2013--TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) today reported revenue for the third quarter of 2013 of $451 million, an increase of 19 percent compared to revenue of $379 million for the third quarter of 2012. Net income for the quarter was $19.0 million or $0.47 per diluted share, compared to net income of $14.3 million or $0.36 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012. Excluding non-recurring transaction costs associated with acquisitions, net income per diluted share for the third quarter was $0.48.* 
  
“This quarter’s results reflect the successful execution of our growth strategies, which include blending strong organic growth with acquisitions that increase our share of the blue-collar job market,” TrueBlue CEO Steve Cooper said. “In addition to the mid-single digit organic revenue growth we have achieved so far this year, the acquisitions we closed in 2013 will add approximately $300 million of go-forward annual revenue.”
 
TrueBlue completed its acquisition of The Work Connection at the beginning of the fourth quarter. The addition of The Work Connection expands the range and reach of TrueBlue’s light industrial staffing business.

“We are encouraged by the strong demand for our services and believe there are opportunities ahead to pursue additional acquisitions that fit our strategies and enhance our ability to serve our customers,” Cooper added.  

TrueBlue estimates revenue in the range of $430 million to $440 million and net income per diluted share of $0.30 to $0.35 for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Management will discuss third quarter 2013 results on a conference call at 2 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (5 pm. Eastern Standard Time), today, Wednesday, Oct. 23. The conference call can be accessed on TrueBlue’s web site: www.trueblue.com
 
* This is a non-GAAP financial measure for which reconciliation is provided along with the financial statements accompanying this release.

About TrueBlue
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is the leading provider of blue-collar staffing and helps over 140,000 businesses be more productive through easy access to dependable temporary labor. TrueBlue provides specialized blue-collar staffing solutions to industries that include construction, manufacturing, transportation, aviation, waste, hospitality, retail, renewable energy and more. Through its Labor Ready, CLP, Spartan Staffing, PlaneTechs, and Centerline service lines, TrueBlue connects approximately 350,000 people to work annually across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about TrueBlue at www.trueblue.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. 28, 2012 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
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
 
September 27,
2013
 
September 28,
2012
 
September 27,
2013
 
September 28,
2012
Revenue from services
 
$
451,169

 
$
379,467

 
$
1,219,977

 
$
1,044,915

Cost of services
 
327,641

 
274,237

 
897,937

 
766,914

Gross profit
 
123,528

 
105,230

 
322,040

 
278,001

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
90,767

 
77,634

 
268,538

 
221,243

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,771

 
4,660

 
15,133

 
14,156

Income from operations
 
27,990

 
22,936

 
38,369

 
42,602

Interest and other income, net
 
416

 
409

 
1,167

 
1,086

Income before tax expense
 
28,406

 
23,345

 
39,536

 
43,688

Income tax expense
 
9,454

 
8,998

 
9,124

 
17,474

Net income
 
$
18,952

 
$
14,347

 
$
30,412

 
$
26,214

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.76

 
$
0.66

Diluted
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.75

 
$
0.66

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
40,330

 
39,516

 
40,085

 
39,547

Diluted
 
40,670

 
39,858

 
40,395

 
39,841







TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
 
September 27,
2013
 
December 28,
2012
Assets
 
(UNAUDITED)
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
109,544

 
$
129,513

Marketable securities
 
29,342

 

Accounts receivable, net
 
213,193

 
167,292

Other current assets
 
18,196

 
20,361

Total current assets
 
370,275

 
317,166

Property and equipment, net
 
55,765

 
58,171

Restricted cash and investments
 
138,457

 
136,259

Other assets, net
 
134,016

 
90,147

Total assets
 
$
698,513

 
$
601,743

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
127,373

 
$
113,556

Long-term liabilities
 
194,304

 
154,513

Total liabilities
 
321,677

 
268,069

Shareholders’ equity
 
376,836

 
333,674

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
698,513

 
$
601,743


 





TRUEBLUE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
 
September 27,
2013
 
September 28,
2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
30,412

 
$
26,214

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
15,133

 
14,156

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
8,785

 
4,305

Stock-based compensation
 
6,428

 
6,268

Deferred income taxes
 
(1,694
)
 
1,191

Other operating activities
 
1,213

 
1,196

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(24,776
)
 
(33,528
)
Income taxes
 
6,580

 
2,206

Other assets
 
(4,703
)
 
(592
)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
 
(6,728
)
 
(2,906
)
Accrued wages and benefits
 
11,419

 
8,248

Workers' compensation claims reserve
 
2,785

 
5,930

Other liabilities
 
423

 
280

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
45,277

 
32,968

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(10,350
)
 
(13,930
)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
(54,872
)
 

Purchases of marketable securities
 
(35,300
)
 

Maturities of marketable securities
 
205

 

Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
(1,338
)
 
487

Purchase of restricted investments
 
(9,175
)
 
(18,153
)
Maturities of restricted investments
 
13,337

 
14,418

Other
 

 
(250
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(97,493
)
 
(17,428
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases and retirement of common stock
 

 
(4,386
)
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plans
 
8,731

 
3,806

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
 
(2,653
)
 
(2,076
)
Proceeds from note payable
 
34,000

 

Payments on debt and other liabilities
 
(8,115
)
 
(3,987
)
Other
 
719

 
764

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
32,682

 
(5,879
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
 
(435
)
 
369

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(19,969
)
 
10,030

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
 
129,513

 
109,311

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
109,544

 
$
119,341







TRUEBLUE, INC.
RECONCILATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
EXCLUDING NON-RECURRING ACQUISITION COSTS
 
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
 
September 27,
2013
 
September 28,
2012
Diluted earnings per share as reported
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.36

Non-recurring costs associated with acquisitions
 
0.01

 

Diluted earnings per share excluding non-recurring costs associated with acquisitions*
 
$
0.48

 
$
0.36

___________
*    This is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes non-recurring costs associated with acquisitions.