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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001474903-25-000057
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20250617
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250616

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BGSF, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001474903
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	SERVICES-HELP SUPPLY SERVICES [7363]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	07 Trade & Services
		EIN:				260656684
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-36704
		FILM NUMBER:		251051655

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5850 GRANITE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 730
		CITY:			PLANO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75024
		BUSINESS PHONE:		972-692-2400

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5850 GRANITE PARKWAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 730
		CITY:			PLANO
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			75024

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BG Staffing, Inc.
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20131030

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	LTN Staffing, LLC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20091020
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<title>Document</title></head><body><div id="i6a0e10f8e0b1468e98f79478e1095383_37"></div><div style="min-height:72pt;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">UNITED STATES </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">WASHINGTON, DC 20549 </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">SCHEDULE 14A </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">(Amendment No. ) </font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Filed by the Registrant </font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Wingdings',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">x</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Filed by a Party Other than the Registrant &#9744;</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Check the Appropriate Box </font><table style="border-collapse:collapse;display:inline-table;margin-bottom:5pt;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:95.512%"><tr><td style="width:1.0%"></td><td style="width:2.087%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td><td style="width:1.142%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td><td style="width:1.0%"></td><td style="width:94.371%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td></tr><tr style="height:5pt"><td colspan="3" style="padding:0 1pt"></td><td colspan="3" style="padding:0 1pt"></td><td colspan="3" style="padding:0 1pt"></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3" style="padding:2px 1pt;text-align:left;vertical-align:top"><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#9744;</font></div></td><td colspan="3" 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Roman',sans-serif;font-size:22pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">BGSF, Inc.</font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) </font></div><div style="text-align:center"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">(Name of Persons(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant) </font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Payment of Filing Fee (check the appropriate box)&#58; </font><table style="border-collapse:collapse;display:inline-table;margin-bottom:5pt;vertical-align:text-bottom;width:100.000%"><tr><td style="width:1.0%"></td><td style="width:1.944%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td><td style="width:0.1%"></td><td 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1pt;text-align:left;vertical-align:top"><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Times New Roman',sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.</font></div></td></tr><tr style="height:15pt"><td colspan="3" style="padding:0 1pt"></td><td colspan="12" style="padding:0 1pt"></td></tr></table></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="height:31.5pt;position:relative;width:100%"><div style="bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div style="min-height:72pt;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">BGSF + INSPYR Solutions Internal FAQ &#38; Resource Hub</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Welcome to your go-to resource for information about the acquisition of BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division by INSPYR Solutions. This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.  </font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Why This Transaction&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Over the past year, BGSF has been conducting a strategic review to evaluate how we can best position the company for long-term growth and value creation. Through this process, it became clear that our Professional Division&#8212;including IT Consulting, Finance &#38; Accounting, Managed Solutions, and Nearshore&#47;Offshore Software Engineering&#8212;had strong potential to thrive under a new ownership structure. </font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> </font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">This led to our decision to enter into a definitive agreement with INSPYR Solutions, a respected leader in technology and talent solutions. The transaction is expected to close second half of 2025 subject to shareholder approval and other customary closing conditions.  This move allows BGSF to sharpen its focus on our Property Management Division, while enabling the Professional Division to grow and scale with INSPYR&#8217;s support.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">About INSPYR Solutions</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">INSPYR Solutions is a national provider of technology and talent solutions, offering services across IT, digital transformation, and workforce consulting. The acquisition of BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division will expand their capabilities and deepen their industry reach.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Employee Impact</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; What does this mean for the remainder of FY25&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> It&#8217;s business as usual. Your day-to-day responsibilities remain the same. Our purpose, vision, and values remain unchanged&#8212;and so does our commitment to excellence. The transaction represents a change in ownership, not in how we operate today.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Stock &#38; Shareholder Information</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; I&#8217;ve invested in BGSF stock through the ESPP. What happens to my investment&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> The outcome will depend on the final terms of the transaction. More details will be shared once the deal closes. Please consult your financial advisor for personalized guidance.</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Official language pending legal review.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; As an employee stockholder, do I have voting rights&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Yes. Employee stockholders have voting rights and will be part of the shareholder approval process.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; Should I seek professional advice regarding the impact on me&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Yes. Financial and tax implications differ based on your specific situation. Consulting your personal financial and tax advisors is highly recommended.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:115%">Timeline &#38; Next Steps</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; What are the next steps&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> We are now in the period between signing and closing. This includes preparing proxy materials, scheduling a shareholder vote, and completing regulatory filings. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of FY25.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; What happens if the deal is not approved or does not close&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">A&#58; If the deal does not close, BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division will continue to operate as it does today.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Communication &#38; Messaging</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; Can I talk about this with family or customers&#63;</font></div><div style="height:31.5pt;position:relative;width:100%"><div style="bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div style="min-height:72pt;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Yes. This information is now public. You may share what&#8217;s in the public domain, including the press release on our website.</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Suggested response&#58;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#8220;BGSF has signed a definitive agreement to divest its Professional Division to INSPYR Solutions. We remain committed to supporting our clients, talent, and partners throughout this transition and beyond.&#8221;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">If asked further&#58;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#8220;I don&#8217;t have any additional details to share at this time.&#8221;</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; What should I say if contacted by a third party (e.g., media, investors, private equity)&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Do not engage directly. Refer all inquiries to&#58;</font></div><div style="padding-left:36pt;text-indent:-18pt"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#8226;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%;padding-left:14.15pt">Media&#47;Investor inquiries&#58; </font><font style="color:#0000ff;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">IR&#64;bgsf.com</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">Suggested response&#58;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#8220;We are currently in an exclusive agreement and cannot discuss any details. Our legal team would be happy to connect at the appropriate time.&#8221;</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; Is there an approved elevator pitch or talking points I should use&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Yes! Here&#8217;s a short, approved elevator pitch you can use&#58;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">&#8220;BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division is joining INSPYR Solutions to bring even more value to our clients and talent. This move enhances our delivery capabilities, expands our service offerings&#8212;including Finance &#38; Accounting and ERP&#8212;and strengthens our global reach. It&#8217;s an exciting step forward that allows us to serve you faster and more effectively.&#8221;</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">For more detailed talking points by audience (clients, candidates, partners), visit the internal resource hub &#91;insert link or location&#93;</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; How will I be kept informed&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> We will continue to share updates via email and the internal resource hub.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Q&#58; Who can I contact with questions&#63;</font></div><div><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">A&#58;</font><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%"> Please reach out to your manager or HR business partner.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Forward-Looking Statements</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the proposed transaction, obtaining customary shareholder approval, satisfying closing conditions, the closing, including its timing, of the sale of BGSF, Inc.&#8217;s Professional Division, the use of proceeds of the sale, the projected operational and financial performance of BGSF and its various subsidiaries, including following the sale of BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division, its offerings of services and solutions and developments and reception of its services and solutions by client partners, and BGSF&#8217;s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions, plans, prospects, or strategies regarding the future revenue and the business plans of BGSF&#8217;s management team. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. The words &#8220;anticipate,&#8221; &#8220;believe,&#8221; &#8220;continue,&#8221; &#8220;could,&#8221; &#8220;endeavor,&#8221; &#8220;estimate,&#8221; &#8220;expect,&#8221; &#8220;intends,&#8221; &#8220;may,&#8221; &#8220;might,&#8221; &#8220;plan,&#8221; &#8220;possible,&#8221; &#8220;potential,&#8221; &#8220;predict,&#8221; &#8220;project,&#8221; &#8220;should,&#8221; &#8220;will,&#8221; &#8220;would,&#8221; and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The forward-looking statements contained in this communication are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the management of BGSF considering their respective experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments and their potential effects on BGSF as well as other factors they believe </font></div><div style="height:31.5pt;position:relative;width:100%"><div style="bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div></div><hr style="page-break-after:always"><div style="min-height:72pt;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">are appropriate in the circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting BGSF will be those anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the parties), or other assumptions that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including the closing conditions for the sale of BGSF&#8217;s Professional Division not being satisfied, the ability of the parties to close the transaction on the expected closing timeline or at all, the nature, cost, or outcome of any legal proceedings relating to the transaction, the impact of the contemplated transaction on our stock price, the ability of BGSF to service or otherwise pay its debt obligations, including in the event the closing does not occur, the mix of services or solutions utilized by BGSF&#8217;s client partners and such client partners&#8217; needs for these services or solutions, market acceptance of new offerings of services or solutions, the ability of BGSF to expand what it does for existing client partners as well as to add new client partners, whether BGSF will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated, the impact the transaction or its announcement may have on BGSF&#8217;s operations, team members, field talent, client partners, and other constituents, the demand for BGSF&#8217;s services and solutions, economic activity in BGSF&#8217;s industry and in general, and certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions described in BGSF&#8217;s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q under the heading &#8220;Risk Factors.&#8221; Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize or should any of the assumptions being made prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. BGSF undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Additional Information and Where to Find It</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">In connection with the proposed transaction, BGSF will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &#8220;SEC&#8221;) a definitive proxy statement and other relevant documents, and will mail to BGSF&#8217;s shareholders a definitive proxy statement. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, BGSF&#8217;S SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SEC IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE IN THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT (IF ANY) BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND THE PARTIES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION. Investors and shareholders may obtain a free copy of documents filed by BGSF with the SEC at the SEC&#8217;s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, investors and shareholders may obtain a free copy of BGSF&#8217;s filings with the SEC from BGSF&#8217;s website at https&#58;&#47;&#47;investor.bgsf.com&#47;financials&#47;sec-filings&#47;default.aspx, or by sending a written request to BGSF&#8217;s Corporate Secretary at our principal executive offices at 5850 Granite Parkway, Suite 730, Plano, Texas 75024.</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:700;line-height:112%">Participants in the Solicitation</font></div><div><font><br></font></div><div style="text-align:justify"><font style="color:#000000;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:112%">BGSF, its directors, and certain of its executive officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in soliciting proxies from its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. Information regarding BGSF&#8217;s directors and executive officers is contained in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. More detailed information regarding the identity of potential participants in the solicitation of BGSF&#8217;s shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction, and their direct or indirect interests, by securities, holdings, or otherwise, will be set forth in the definitive proxy statement and other materials relating to the proposed transaction when they are filed with the SEC. You may obtain free copies of these documents using the sources indicated above in Additional Information and Where to Find It.</font></div><div style="height:31.5pt;position:relative;width:100%"><div style="bottom:0;position:absolute;width:100%"><div><font><br></font></div></div></div></body></html>
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