Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TRUEBLUE REPORTS 2011 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
TACOMA, WA. – Oct. 26, 2011TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) today reported revenue for the third quarter of 2011 of $371 million, an increase of 19 percent compared to revenue of $313 million for the third quarter of 2010. Net income for the quarter was $13.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010.
“We are pleased with our results, particularly the strong revenue growth we delivered this quarter,” said TrueBlue CEO Steve Cooper. “Operating income grew 50 percent compared to the same quarter last year, excluding the impact of non-recurring HIRE Act credits in the third quarter of 2010. This demonstrates the powerful operating leverage that exists in our business.
“TrueBlue's vertical market strategy, including our dedicated sales leaders equipped with expertise in the industries we serve, drove our better-than-expected revenue. We will continue to build on our strong vertical market capabilities to increase value to all of our customers from the local to national level.”
During the quarter and through Oct. 21, TrueBlue purchased approximately 3.4 million shares of its outstanding common stock for $42 million. This brings the total shares purchased for the year to 4.3 million shares for a total of $55 million. Forty-two million dollars remains available to purchase shares under the current program approved by the Board of Directors on July 25, 2011.
For the 13-week fourth quarter of 2011, TrueBlue estimates revenue in the range of $335 million to $345 million, which is growth of about 9 percent compared to the 14-week fourth quarter of 2010. On a comparable week basis, this revenue growth would be about 18 percent. The company also estimates net income per diluted share of $0.12 to $0.17 for the fourth quarter of 2011.
Management will discuss third quarter 2011 results on a conference call at 2 p.m. (PT), today, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The conference call and a copy of the slides for the 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 2010, TrueBlue connected approximately 300,000 people to work through the following brands: Labor Ready, Spartan Staffing, CLP Resources, PlaneTechs, and Centerline, and served approximately 175,000 businesses in the services, retail, wholesale, manufacturing, transportation, aviation, 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 year ended Dec. 31, 2010.  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
 
13 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 24,
 
September 30,
 
September 24,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Revenue from services
 
$
371,379

 
$
312,769

 
$
965,857

 
$
837,424

Cost of services
 
271,528

 
228,181

 
710,644

 
615,882

Gross profit
 
99,851

 
84,588

 
255,213

 
221,542

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
73,235

 
64,442

 
206,071

 
186,926

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,205

 
3,874

 
11,989

 
11,888

Income from operations
 
22,411

 
16,272

 
37,153

 
22,728

Interest and other income, net
 
323

 
144

 
798

 
663

Income before tax expense
 
22,734

 
16,416

 
37,951

 
23,391

Income tax expense
 
8,821

 
6,197

 
14,724

 
7,511

Net income
 
$
13,913

 
$
10,219

 
$
23,227

 
$
15,880

Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.24

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.37

Diluted
 
$
0.33

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.54

 
$
0.37

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
41,612

 
43,269

 
42,813

 
43,196

Diluted
 
41,958

 
43,509

 
43,176

 
43,456







TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
99,050

 
$
163,153

Accounts receivable, net
 
174,384

 
108,692

Other current assets
 
12,932

 
21,655

Total current assets
 
286,366

 
293,500

Property and equipment, net
 
54,733

 
53,958

Restricted cash and investments
 
136,538

 
120,067

Other assets, net
 
91,004

 
78,941

Total assets
 
$
568,641

 
$
546,466

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
125,837

 
$
85,923

Long-term liabilities
 
152,215

 
147,836

Total liabilities
 
278,052

 
233,759

Shareholders’ equity
 
290,589

 
312,707

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
568,641

 
$
546,466






TRUEBLUE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
39 Weeks Ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 24,
 
 
2011
 
2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
23,227

 
$
15,880

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
11,989

 
11,888

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
4,424

 
5,828

Stock-based compensation
 
5,583

 
5,412

Deferred income taxes
 
899

 
1,986

Other operating activities
 
(471
)
 
(141
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(70,116
)
 
(34,357
)
Income taxes
 
6,950

 
1,345

Other assets
 
1,720

 
253

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
 
19,634

 
1,489

Accrued wages and benefits
 
12,033

 
4,560

Workers' compensation claims reserve
 
735

 
83

Other liabilities
 
(144
)
 
123

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
16,463

 
14,349

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(6,251
)
 
(5,256
)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
65,104

 
6,358

Purchases of restricted investments
 
(87,768
)
 

Maturities of restricted investments
 
6,193

 

Other
 
(6,800
)
 
(297
)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
 
(29,522
)
 
805

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases and retirement of common stock
 
(50,143
)
 

Net proceeds from sale of stock through options and employee benefit plans
 
874

 
755

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
 
(1,692
)
 
(1,467
)
Payments on debt
 
(302
)
 
(282
)
Other
 
674

 
48

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(50,589
)
 
(946
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
 
(455
)
 
396

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(64,103
)
 
14,604

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year
 
163,153

 
124,377

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year
 
$
99,050

 
$
138,981