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TrueBlue, Inc. provides specialized workforce solutions that connect employers with contingent labor, on-demand staffing, workforce management and recruiting services. Its operating brands include PeopleReady, PeopleScout, Staff Management | SMX, Centerline, SIMOS and Healthcare Staffing Professionals, with activity across light industrial, skilled labor, commercial driver, healthcare staffing and talent acquisition markets.
TrueBlue news commonly covers quarterly earnings, demand trends in staffing markets, organic growth, cost discipline, liquidity and credit capacity, and performance in skilled verticals. Company updates also include leadership appointments within operating businesses, investor conference participation, governance matters, shareholder engagement and developments tied to board refreshment or proxy-related activity.
TrueBlue announced its Board unanimously rejected an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from HireQuest (NASDAQ:HQI) to acquire TrueBlue’s PeopleReady On-Demand segment for $105 million in cash.
The Board views On-Demand as a core asset with rising demand, improved territory performance, stronger weekly trends, and growing local account activity, supporting expectations for a fourth consecutive quarter of growth.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) announced that its PeopleScout brand was named a Leader in NelsonHall’s 2026 NEAT Vendor Evaluation for Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). The recognition highlights PeopleScout’s proprietary Affinix talent technology, modular Amplifiers solutions, deep talent advisory expertise, and unified workforce capabilities across the broader TrueBlue family of brands.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) confirmed it has received an unsolicited acquisition proposal from HireQuest for its on-demand business. The Board, with independent financial and legal advisors, is carefully evaluating the latest proposal to determine the best course for shareholders. There is currently no required shareholder action.
HireQuest (Nasdaq: HQI) submitted a $105 million all-cash offer to acquire the on-demand portion of TrueBlue’s People-Ready segment, excluding higher-growth skilled and solar/renewable energy staffing. Based on TrueBlue’s latest proxy, the proposal equates to about $3.45 per TBI share.
HireQuest previously made rejected offers to acquire all of TrueBlue at $7.50–$12.30 per share and is again exploring options for a potential transaction.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) announced that R. Chris Kreidler has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors, effective after the May 11, 2026 annual meeting, succeeding Jeffrey B. Sakaguchi.
Directors Jeffrey B. Sakaguchi and Colleen B. Brown retired, and Paul G. Reitz became Chair of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee.
TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) reported first quarter 2026 results: revenue $399 million (up 8% year-over-year; 7% organic excluding $4 million inorganic revenue from the January 2025 HSP acquisition). Net loss was $20 million, including a $4 million non-cash goodwill impairment.
SG&A improved to $87 million (down 8%); adjusted EBITDA improved to -$3 million from -$4 million. Cash was $24 million, debt $74 million, and total liquidity $60 million. A webcast and earnings presentation are scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) will announce first quarter 2026 earnings after the market close on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Management will host a webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) the same day.
The webcast and a financial presentation will be available on the company's website, and an audio replay will remain accessible for six months.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) and its transportation staffing brand Centerline Drivers announced the 2026 Respect the Drive Award winners on April 16, 2026, honoring driver excellence, customer partners, and workforce development initiatives.
Winners include Cedrick Emanuel Hall (1st), Jeff Silva (2nd), Charles Thomas (3rd); customer honorees TA, Standard Logistics, Coastal Pacific Food Distribution, and Air Fayre; and Drive It Forward scholarship recipient Antaya Wallace.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) entered into a cooperation agreement with EHS Investments announcing that the Board will appoint a new independent director by no later than September 30, 2026. EHS withdrew prior nominations, will support the Board's full 2026 slate, and will provide candidate recommendations and strategic input.
Following the 2026 appointment the Board will total 10 directors, nine of whom will be independent. The Agreement will be filed on Form 8-K.
TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) was named one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, recognizing its governance, ethics and workforce-impact programs. The award highlights robust compliance, transparent operations, and a culture of integrity across the organization, citing Ethisphere’s Ethics Quotient® assessment.
TrueBlue emphasized that the recognition reflects its continued focus on accountability, transparency, and long-term value creation for stakeholders.