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For Immediate Release


BBSI ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2011 OPERATING RESULTS,
FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR 3Q11 AND CONFERENCE CALL

VANCOUVER, Washington, July 26, 2011 – Barrett Business Services, Inc. (BBSI) (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011.

Second Quarter 2011 Financial Results

Net revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 totaled $76.0 million, an increase of approximately $8.6 million or 12.8% over the $67.4 million for the same quarter in 2010.

Total non-GAAP gross revenues in the second quarter of 2011 increased 23.5% to $366.9 million over the $297.1 million in the same quarter of 2010 (see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below).

Net income totaled $3.4 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared to net income of $2.3 million for the second quarter of 2010.  Diluted earnings per share for the 2011 second quarter were $.34, as compared to $.22 for the same quarter a year ago.

Net income without the benefit of a favorable tax rate for the second quarter of 2011 was $2.9 million or $.28 per diluted share.

Management Commentary

“The second quarter’s results from operations were driven by a continued build in our net client count.  Although we did not see a significant increase in hours worked or hiring from existing clients, we do continue to see a strong build of new clients as well as stability within our existing clients,” said Michael L. Elich, President and CEO of BBSI.  “We continue to make investments in infrastructure to support growth while looking to existing systems for improvement in efficiencies within operations and to support existing pipelines of new business opportunities,” Elich continued.

Third Quarter 2011 Outlook

The Company disclosed today limited financial guidance with respect to its operating results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2011.  The Company expects gross revenues for the third quarter of 2011 to range from $392 million to $397 million, as compared to $332.9 million for the third quarter of 2010, and anticipates diluted earnings for the third quarter of 2011 to range from $.46 to $.50 per share, as compared to diluted earnings per share of $.36 for the same period a year ago.  The range of anticipated diluted earnings per share for the 2011 third quarter includes a favorable income tax rate benefit related to the effect of a much lower annual effective income tax rate attributable to the $10.0 million life insurance proceeds.  Without the effect of the favorable tax rate benefit, the range of diluted earnings per share for the 2011 third quarter is estimated to be $.38 to $.42.  A reconciliation of estimated gross revenues to estimated GAAP net revenues for the third quarter of 2011 is not included because PEO revenues and cost of PEO revenues for the period are not reasonably estimable.
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
Conference Call

BBSI will host a conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific) to discuss its second quarter 2011 results.  The Company’s President and CEO Michael L. Elich and CFO James D. Miller will host the call, which will be followed by a question and answer period.

Date:  Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Time:  12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Pacific Time)
Dial-In Number:  (877) 214-1511
Conference ID#:  85722000

The conference call will be webcast live and available for replay via the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.barrettbusiness.com.

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time.  An operator will register your name and organization and ask you to wait until the call begins.  If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Liolios Group at
(949) 574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available after 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day and until Wednesday, August 3.

Toll-free replay number: (855) 859-2056
Replay pin number: 85722000

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), the Company is disclosing non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP gross revenues.

Without the effect of a favorable income tax rate benefit related to a much lower annual effective income tax rate resulting from $10.0 million of key man life insurance proceeds realized with respect to William W. Sherertz, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, who passed away January 20, 2011, the Company’s net income for the 2011 second quarter was approximately $2.9 million or $.28 cents per share.  A reconciliation of net income on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to the non-GAAP operating performance is as follows:
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Second Quarter Ended
 
   
June 30, 2011
 
   
GAAP
   
Adjustments
   
non-GAAP
 
                   
Income before taxes
  $ 4,345     $       $ 4,345  
Provision for income taxes
    896       565       1,461  
Net income
  $ 3,449             $ 2,884  
Basic income per share
  $ .34             $ .28  
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
    10,196               10,196  
Diluted income per share
  $ .34             $ .28  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,245               10,245  
 
The Company is presenting the non-GAAP net income because it believes it is more reflective of the Company’s actual operating results.

The Company reports its Professional Employer Organization services (“PEO”) revenues on a net basis because it is not the primary obligor for the services provided by the Company’s PEO clients to their customers.  The gross revenues and cost of revenues information below, although not in accordance with GAAP, is presented for comparison purposes and because management believes such information is more informative as to the level of the Company’s business activity and more useful in managing its operations.
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Second Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
(in thousands)
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
As Restated
         
As Restated
 
Revenues:
                       
Staffing services
  $ 30,518     $ 31,975     $ 58,850     $ 59,037  
Professional employer services
    336,380       265,121       639,114       500,616  
Total revenues
    366,898       297,096       697,964       559,653  
Cost of revenues:
                               
Direct payroll costs
    312,385       252,722       595,027       476,269  
Payroll taxes and benefits
    28,886       22,861       60,649       47,489  
Workers' compensation
    12,346       9,781       23,409       18,798  
Total cost of revenues
    353,617       285,364       679,085       542,556  
Gross margin
  $ 13,281     $ 11,732     $ 18,879     $ 17,097  
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
Gross revenues of $366.9 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2011 increased 23.5% over the similar period in 2010.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross revenues to net revenues is as follows:

For the second quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
   
Gross Revenue
               
Net Revenue
 
(in thousands)
 
Reporting Method
   
Reclassification
   
Reporting Method
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                                 
As Restated
 
Revenues:
                                   
Staffing services
  $ 30,518     $ 31,975     $ -     $ -     $ 30,518     $ 31,975  
      336,380       265,121       (290,885 )     (229,664 )     45,495       35,457  
Total revenues
  $ 366,898     $ 297,096     $ (290,885 )   $ (229,664 )   $ 76,013     $ 67,432  
Cost of revenues
  $ 353,617     $ 285,364     $ (290,885 )   $ (229,664 )   $ 62,732     $ 55,700  
 
For the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:
 
   
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
   
Gross Revenue
               
Net Revenue
 
(in thousands)
 
Reporting Method
   
Reclassification
   
Reporting Method
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                                 
As Restated
 
Revenues:
                                   
Staffing services
  $ 58,850     $ 59,037     $ -     $ -     $ 58,850     $ 59,037  
Professional employer services
    639,114       500,616       (553,182 )     (433,961 )     85,932       66,655  
Total revenues
  $ 697,964     $ 559,653     $ (553,182 )   $ (433,961 )   $ 144,782     $ 125,692  
Cost of revenues
  $ 679,085     $ 542,556     $ (553,182 )   $ (433,961 )   $ 125,903     $ 108,595  
 
As described in Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 15 in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company restated its financial statements as a result of an error related to legal expenses incurred for the administration of workers’ compensation claims by Associated Insurance Company for Excess (“AICE”), the Company’s captive insurance subsidiary formed January 1, 2007.  The Company also determined to make a conforming change to its accounting method for legal expenses incurred for the administration of workers’ compensation claims that arose prior to the formation of AICE.  The Company’s results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 have been restated to reflect these changes.
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
About BBSI

BBSI (NASDAQ: BBSI) is a leading provider of business management solutions, combining human resource outsourcing and professional management consulting to create a unique operational platform that differentiates it from competitors.  The Company’s integrated platform is built upon expertise in payroll processing, employee benefits, workers’ compensation coverage, risk management and workplace safety programs, and human resource administration.  BBSI’s partnerships help businesses of all sizes improve the efficiency of their operations.  BBSI works with more than 2,000 clients across 25 states. For more information, please visit www.barrettbusiness.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release about future events or performance, including gross revenues and earnings expectations for the third quarter of 2011, are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could affect future results include economic conditions in the Company's service areas, the effect of changes in the Company's mix of services on gross margin, the Company's ability to retain current customers and attract new customers, future workers' compensation claims experience, the effect of changes in the workers’ compensation regulatory environment in one or more of the Company’s primary markets, the collectibility of accounts receivable, and the effect of conditions in the global capital markets on the Company’s investment portfolio, among others.  Other important factors that may affect the Company’s future prospects are described in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Although forward-looking statements help to provide complete information about the Company, readers should keep in mind that forward-looking statements may be less reliable than historical information.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements in this release to reflect events or changes in circumstances that occur after the date of this release.


Company Contact:
Michael L. Elich
President and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone 360-828-0700
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
(in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,472     $ 30,924  
Marketable securities
    34,707       24,511  
Trade accounts receivable, net
    59,738       37,596  
Income taxes receivable
    2,356       2,356  
Prepaid expenses and other
    2,426       1,798  
Deferred income taxes
    5,810       6,101  
Total current assets
    130,509       103,286  
Marketable securities
    10,007       5,921  
Property, equipment and software, net
    14,819       15,037  
Restricted marketable securities and workers' compensation deposits
    9,430       8,811  
Other assets
    3,100       3,094  
Workers' compensation receivables for insured claims
    3,800       3,915  
Goodwill, net
    47,820       47,820  
    $ 219,485     $ 187,884  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 694     $ 964  
Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and related benefits
    60,355       37,525  
Income taxes payable
    498       -  
Other accrued liabilities
    806       442  
Workers' compensation claims liabilities
    14,850       14,768  
Safety incentives liabilities
    5,057       5,024  
Total current liabilities
    82,260       58,723  
Long-term workers' compensation claims liabilities
    23,504       21,847  
Long-term workers' compensation liabilities for insured claims
    2,642       2,686  
Deferred income taxes
    7,841       7,841  
Customer deposits and other long-term liabilities
    1,393       1,422  
Stockholders' equity
    101,845       95,365  
    $ 219,485     $ 187,884  
 
 
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Barrett Business Services, Inc.
News Release – Second Quarter 2011
July 26, 2011
 
 
Barrett Business Services, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
   
(Unaudited)
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Second Quarter Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
Results of Operations
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
         
As Restated
         
As Restated
 
Revenues:
                       
Staffing services
  $ 30,518     $ 31,975     $ 58,850     $ 59,037  
Professional employer service fees
    45,495       35,457       85,932       66,655  
Total revenues
    76,013       67,432       144,782       125,692  
Cost of revenues:
                               
Direct payroll costs
    23,093       24,237       44,541       44,673  
Payroll taxes and benefits
    28,886       22,861       60,649       47,489  
Workers' compensation
    10,753       8,602       20,713       16,433  
Total cost of revenues
    62,732       55,700       125,903       108,595  
Gross margin
    13,281       11,732       18,879       17,097  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    8,871       8,407       17,698       16,631  
Depreciation and amortization
    331       333       666       710  
Income (loss) from operations
    4,079       2,992       515       (244 )
Life insurance proceeds
    -       -       10,000       -  
Other income, net
    266       380       720       665  
Income before taxes
    4,345       3,372       11,235       421  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    896       1,113       2,240       (135 )
Net income
  $ 3,449     $ 2,259     $ 8,995     $ 556  
Basic income per share
  $ .34     $ .22     $ .88     $ .05  
Weighted average basic shares outstanding
    10,196       10,446       10,198       10,456  
Diluted income per share
  $ .34     $ .22     $ .88     $ .05  
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding
    10,245       10,485       10,246       10,490  
 
 
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