EX-99.1 2 tbiq1form8-k042214ex991.htm PRESS RELEASE OF THE COMPANY DATED APRIL 22, 2014
Exhibit 99.1
TRUEBLUE REPORTS 2014 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
TACOMA, WA- April 22, 2014--TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) today reported revenue for the first quarter of 2014 of $396 million, an increase of 14 percent compared to revenue of $346 million for the first quarter of 2013. Net income for the quarter was $1.7 million or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($1.1) million or ($0.03) per diluted share for the first quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA* for the first quarter was $7.6 million compared to $2.4 million for the first quarter of 2013. The company expanded adjusted EBITDA margin by 120 basis points.
“I’m pleased to report that TrueBlue is performing well, with 14 percent revenue growth and continued success in our efforts to control costs and operate more efficiently in our markets,” TrueBlue CEO Steve Cooper said, noting that TrueBlue consolidated 20 branches during the first quarter and expects to consolidate another 40 over the remainder of the year.
“The demand for our services is strong and we’ve created good momentum for future earnings,” he said. “We’re using new technology and innovative approaches to better serve our customers. I’m very proud of the way our employees across all our service lines are working together to find the specialized solutions our customers need and get people on the job.”
Cooper added that the company has seen a revenue upturn in April following weather-related disruptions experienced in February and March.
For the second quarter of 2014, TrueBlue estimates revenue in the range of $458 million to $468 million and net income per diluted share for the quarter of $0.33 to $0.38.
Management will discuss first quarter 2014 results on a conference call at 7 a.m. (PT), today, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. 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 130,000 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. TrueBlue connects approximately 375,000 people to work annually across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Learn more about TrueBlue at www.trueblue.com.
Forward-looking Statements
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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
|  | March 28, 2014 |  | March 29, 2013
Revenue from services |  | $ | 396,063 |  |  | $ | 346,498 |
Cost of services |  | 296,504 |  |  | 259,859 |
Gross profit |  | 99,559 |  |  | 86,639 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |  | 91,982 |  |  | 88,432 |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 5,161 |  |  | 5,159 |
Income (loss) from operations |  | 2,416 |  |  | (6,952 | )
Interest and other income, net |  | 344 |  |  | 477 |
Income (loss) before tax expense |  | 2,760 |  |  | (6,475 | )
Income tax expense (benefit) |  | 1,104 |  |  | (5,399 | )
Net income (loss) |  | $ | 1,656 |  |  | $ | (1,076 | )
Net income (loss) per common share: |  |  |  |
Basic |  | $ | 0.04 |  |  | $ | (0.03 | )
Diluted |  | $ | 0.04 |  |  | $ | (0.03 | )
Weighted average shares outstanding: |  |  |  |
Basic |  | 40,572 |  |  | 39,784 |
Diluted |  | 40,891 |  |  | 39,784 |

TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
|  | March 28, 2014 |  | December 27, 2013
Assets |  |  |  |
Current assets: |  |  |  |
Cash and cash equivalents |  | $ | 128,818 |  |  | $ | 122,003 |
Marketable securities |  | 31,777 |  |  | 14,745 |
Accounts receivable, net |  | 186,084 |  |  | 199,519 |
Other current assets |  | 17,343 |  |  | 20,191 |
Total current assets |  | 364,022 |  |  | 356,458 |
Property and equipment, net |  | 53,317 |  |  | 54,473 |
Restricted cash and investments |  | 151,381 |  |  | 154,558 |
Other assets, net |  | 152,975 |  |  | 153,972 |
Total assets |  | $ | 721,695 |  |  | $ | 719,461 |
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity |  |  |  |
Current liabilities |  | $ | 118,686 |  |  | $ | 121,409 |
Long-term liabilities |  | 206,213 |  |  | 204,692 |
Total liabilities |  | 324,899 |  |  | 326,101 |
Shareholders’ equity |  | 396,796 |  |  | 393,360 |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |  | $ | 721,695 |  |  | $ | 719,461 |

TRUEBLUE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)

|  | 13 Weeks Ended
|  | March 28, 2014 |  | March 29, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities: |  |  |  |
Net income (loss) |  | $ | 1,656 |  |  | $ | (1,076 | )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities: |  |  |  |
Depreciation and amortization |  | 5,161 |  |  | 5,159 |
Provision for doubtful accounts |  | 3,487 |  |  | 1,652 |
Stock-based compensation |  | 2,876 |  |  | 2,880 |
Deferred income taxes |  | (1,433 | ) |  | (3,573 | )
Other operating activities |  | (435 | ) |  | 180 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: |  |  |  |
Accounts receivable |  | 9,949 |  |  | 4,982 |
Income taxes |  | 3,567 |  |  | (2,136 | )
Other assets |  | (331 | ) |  | 251 |
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses |  | (3,307 | ) |  | (6,990 | )
Accrued wages and benefits |  | 1,380 |  |  | 4,061 |
Workers' compensation claims reserve |  | 261 |  |  | 549 |
Other liabilities |  | 664 |  |  | 158 |
Net cash provided by operating activities |  | 23,495 |  |  | 6,097 |
Cash flows from investing activities: |  |  |  |
Capital expenditures |  | (2,091 | ) |  | (3,952 | )
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |  | — |  |  | (53,248 | )
Purchases of marketable securities |  | (25,057 | ) |  | — |
Sales and maturities of marketable securities |  | 9,450 |  |  | — |
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents |  | (1,491 | ) |  | (4,489 | )
Purchases of restricted investments |  | — |  |  | (1,365 | )
Maturities of restricted investments |  | 4,215 |  |  | 4,128 |
Net cash used in investing activities |  | (14,974 | ) |  | (58,926 | )
Cash flows from financing activities: |  |  |  |
Net proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plans |  | 602 |  |  | 2,266 |
Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock |  | (2,474 | ) |  | (2,010 | )
Proceeds from note payable |  | — |  |  | 34,000 |
Payments on debt and other liabilities |  | (567 | ) |  | (397 | )
Other |  | 973 |  |  | 479 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |  | (1,466 | ) |  | 34,338 |
Effect of exchange rates on cash |  | (240 | ) |  | (222 | )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |  | 6,815 |  |  | (18,713 | )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period |  | 122,003 |  |  | 129,513 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period |  | $ | 128,818 |  |  | $ | 110,800 |

TRUEBLUE, INC.
NET INCOME TO EBITDA
AND ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
(Unaudited, in thousands)

|  | 13 Weeks Ended
|  | March 28, 2014 |  | March 29, 2013
Net income (loss) |  | $ | 1,656 |  |  | $ | (1,076 | )
Income tax expense (benefit) |  | 1,104 |  |  | (5,399 | )
Interest and other income, net |  | (344 | ) |  | (477 | )
Depreciation and amortization |  | 5,161 |  |  | 5,159 |
EBITDA* |  | 7,577 |  |  | (1,793 | )
Non-recurring acquisition costs |  | — |  |  | 4,160 |
Adjusted EBITDA* |  | $ | 7,577 |  |  | $ | 2,367 |

* EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA excludes interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from net income (loss). Adjusted EBITDA further excludes from EBITDA non-recurring costs related to the purchase, integration, reorganization and shutdown activities related to acquisitions. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are key measures used by management in evaluating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered a measure of financial performance in isolation or as an alternative to income from operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in accordance with GAAP, and, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.