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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
TRUEBLUE REPORTS 2011 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
TACOMA, WA. – Feb. 8, 2012—TrueBlue, Inc. (NYSE:TBI) today reported revenue for the thirteen-week fourth quarter of 2011 of $350 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to revenue of $312 million for the fourteen-week fourth quarter of 2010. Net income for the fourth quarter was $7.6 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010.
“We had solid revenue growth this quarter and achieved operating income growth of more than 90 percent,” said TrueBlue CEO Steve Cooper. “Our better-than-expected results were driven by additional demand in the energy industry and a successful holiday season. Our focus remains on our vertical market strategy, which includes our specialized expertise in the industries we serve, and increasing our value to local and national customers.”
For the first quarter of 2012, TrueBlue estimates revenue in the range of $300 million to $310 million and estimates net income per diluted share of $0.00 to $0.05.
Management will discuss fourth quarter 2011 results on a conference call at 2 p.m. (PT), today, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012. 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 2011, TrueBlue connected approximately 325,000 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 and in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2011. 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
 
14 Weeks Ended
 
52 Weeks Ended
 
53 Weeks Ended
 
 
December 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
 
2011
 
2010
Revenue from services
 
$
350,155

 
$
311,943

 
$
1,316,013

 
$
1,149,367

Cost of services
 
258,324

 
230,034

 
968,967

 
845,916

Gross profit
 
91,831

 
81,909

 
347,046

 
303,451

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
76,755

 
71,797

 
282,828

 
258,722

Depreciation and amortization
 
4,395

 
4,580

 
16,384

 
16,468

Income from operations
 
10,681

 
5,532

 
47,834

 
28,261

Interest and other income, net
 
693

 
238

 
1,490

 
901

Income before tax expense
 
11,374

 
5,770

 
49,324

 
29,162

Income tax expense
 
3,810

 
1,812

 
18,533

 
9,323

Net income
 
$
7,564

 
$
3,958

 
$
30,791

 
$
19,839

Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.09

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.46

Diluted
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.09

 
$
0.73

 
$
0.46

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
39,404

 
43,308

 
41,961

 
43,224

Diluted
 
39,848

 
43,738

 
42,322

 
43,540







TRUEBLUE, INC.
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
December 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
109,311

 
$
163,153

Accounts receivable, net
 
153,878

 
108,692

Other current assets
 
17,426

 
21,655

Total current assets
 
280,615

 
293,500

Property and equipment, net
 
56,239

 
53,958

Restricted cash and investments
 
130,498

 
120,067

Other assets, net
 
93,417

 
78,941

Total assets
 
$
560,769

 
$
546,466

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
$
112,289

 
$
85,923

Long-term liabilities
 
154,901

 
147,836

Total liabilities
 
267,190

 
233,759

Shareholders’ equity
 
293,579

 
312,707

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
560,769

 
$
546,466






TRUEBLUE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
 
52 Weeks Ended
 
53 Weeks Ended
 
 
December 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2011
 
2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
30,791

 
$
19,839

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
16,384

 
16,468

Provision for doubtful accounts
 
6,638

 
8,158

Stock-based compensation
 
7,432

 
7,159

Deferred income taxes
 
(1,910
)
 
5,322

Other operating activities
 
(473
)
 
(202
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(51,824
)
 
(11,604
)
Income taxes
 
3,513

 
(3,338
)
Other assets
 
(1,244
)
 
(727
)
Accounts payable and other accrued expenses
 
5,423

 
747

Accrued wages and benefits
 
10,793

 
2,752

Workers' compensation claims reserve
 
4,537

 
(2,195
)
Other liabilities
 
529

 
(406
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
30,589

 
41,973

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
 
(9,707
)
 
(7,050
)
Change in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
68,504

 
3,945

Purchases of restricted investments
 
(88,173
)
 

Maturities of restricted investments
 
9,238

 

Other
 
(6,800
)
 
(298
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(26,938
)
 
(3,403
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchases and retirement of common stock
 
(56,932
)
 

Net proceeds from sale of stock through options and employee benefit plans
 
1,131

 
1,054

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock
 
(1,776
)
 
(1,568
)
Payments on debt
 
(302
)
 
(382
)
Other
 
664

 
129

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(57,215
)
 
(767
)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
 
(278
)
 
973

Net change in cash and cash equivalents
 
(53,842
)
 
38,776

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year
 
163,153

 
124,377

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year
 
$
109,311

 
$
163,153