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TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) reported its Q4 and full-year 2024 results, showing a revenue decline to $386 million in Q4 (down 16% on a comparable 13-week basis) and $1.6 billion for the full year (down 17% on a comparable 52-week basis). The company recorded a Q4 net loss of $12 million, compared to a $3 million loss in the prior year period.

Despite challenging market conditions, TrueBlue achieved an improvement in SG&A expenses, which decreased 18% to $107 million, and increased Adjusted EBITDA to $9 million from $5 million year-over-year. The company ended the period with $23 million in cash, $8 million in debt, and $119 million in borrowing availability.

Notably, TrueBlue acquired Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) for $42 million effective January 31, 2025, expanding its presence in the healthcare staffing sector.

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) ha riportato i risultati del quarto trimestre e dell'intero anno 2024, mostrando una diminuzione dei ricavi a 386 milioni di dollari nel quarto trimestre (in calo del 16% su base comparabile di 13 settimane) e 1,6 miliardi di dollari per l'intero anno (in calo del 17% su base comparabile di 52 settimane). L'azienda ha registrato una perdita netta nel quarto trimestre di 12 milioni di dollari, rispetto a una perdita di 3 milioni di dollari nello stesso periodo dell'anno precedente.

Nonostante le difficili condizioni di mercato, TrueBlue ha ottenuto un miglioramento nelle spese SG&A, che sono diminuite del 18% a 107 milioni di dollari, e ha incrementato l'EBITDA rettificato a 9 milioni di dollari rispetto ai 5 milioni di dollari dell'anno precedente. L'azienda ha concluso il periodo con 23 milioni di dollari in contante, 8 milioni di dollari di debito e 119 milioni di dollari di disponibilità per prestiti.

È importante notare che TrueBlue ha acquisito Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) per 42 milioni di dollari con effetto dal 31 gennaio 2025, ampliando la sua presenza nel settore della fornitura di personale sanitario.

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) reportó sus resultados del cuarto trimestre y del año completo 2024, mostrando una disminución en los ingresos a 386 millones de dólares en el cuarto trimestre (una caída del 16% en comparación con una base de 13 semanas) y 1.6 mil millones de dólares para el año completo (una disminución del 17% en comparación con una base de 52 semanas). La compañía registró una pérdida neta en el cuarto trimestre de 12 millones de dólares, en comparación con una pérdida de 3 millones de dólares en el mismo período del año anterior.

A pesar de las difíciles condiciones del mercado, TrueBlue logró una mejora en los gastos SG&A, que disminuyeron un 18% a 107 millones de dólares, y aumentó el EBITDA ajustado a 9 millones de dólares desde 5 millones de dólares en comparación con el año anterior. La compañía terminó el período con 23 millones de dólares en efectivo, 8 millones de dólares en deudas y 119 millones de dólares en disponibilidad de préstamos.

Notablemente, TrueBlue adquirió Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) por 42 millones de dólares con efecto a partir del 31 de enero de 2025, ampliando su presencia en el sector de personal de salud.

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI)는 2024년 4분기 및 연간 실적을 발표했으며, 4분기 수익이 3억 8,600만 달러로 감소했으며 (비교 가능한 13주 기준으로 16% 감소), 전체 연간 수익은 16억 달러로 감소했습니다 (비교 가능한 52주 기준으로 17% 감소). 회사는 4분기에 1천 2백만 달러의 순손실을 기록했으며, 이는 지난해 같은 기간의 3백만 달러 손실과 비교됩니다.

어려운 시장 환경에도 불구하고 TrueBlue는 SG&A 비용을 18% 줄여 1억 7백만 달러로 개선했으며, 연간 기준으로 조정 EBITDA를 5백만 달러에서 9백만 달러로 증가시켰습니다. 회사는 이 기간 동안 2천 3백만 달러의 현금, 8백만 달러의 부채, 그리고 1억 1천 9백만 달러의 차입 가능성을 보유하고 있습니다.

특히, TrueBlue는 2025년 1월 31일부로 Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP)를 4천 2백만 달러에 인수하여 의료 인력 공급 부문에서의 입지를 확장했습니다.

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) a publié ses résultats du quatrième trimestre et de l'année 2024, montrant une baisse des revenus à 386 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre (en baisse de 16% sur une base comparable de 13 semaines) et 1,6 milliard de dollars pour l'année entière (en baisse de 17% sur une base comparable de 52 semaines). L'entreprise a enregistré une perte nette de 12 millions de dollars au quatrième trimestre, contre une perte de 3 millions de dollars au cours de la période de l'année précédente.

Malgré des conditions de marché difficiles, TrueBlue a réussi à améliorer ses dépenses SG&A, qui ont diminué de 18% pour atteindre 107 millions de dollars, et a augmenté l'EBITDA ajusté à 9 millions de dollars contre 5 millions de dollars d'une année sur l'autre. L'entreprise a terminé la période avec 23 millions de dollars en liquidités, 8 millions de dollars de dettes et 119 millions de dollars de disponibilité de crédit.

Il convient de noter que TrueBlue a acquis Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) pour 42 millions de dollars, effectif à partir du 31 janvier 2025, élargissant ainsi sa présence dans le secteur du personnel de santé.

TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) hat seine Ergebnisse für das vierte Quartal und das gesamte Jahr 2024 veröffentlicht, die einen Rückgang der Einnahmen auf 386 Millionen US-Dollar im vierten Quartal (ein Rückgang von 16% auf vergleichbarer 13-Wochen-Basis) und 1,6 Milliarden US-Dollar für das gesamte Jahr (ein Rückgang von 17% auf vergleichbarer 52-Wochen-Basis) zeigen. Das Unternehmen verzeichnete im vierten Quartal einen Nettoverlust von 12 Millionen US-Dollar, verglichen mit einem Verlust von 3 Millionen US-Dollar im Vorjahreszeitraum.

Trotz schwieriger Marktbedingungen erzielte TrueBlue eine Verbesserung der SG&A-Ausgaben, die um 18% auf 107 Millionen US-Dollar sanken, und steigerte das bereinigte EBITDA von 5 Millionen US-Dollar auf 9 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen schloss den Zeitraum mit 23 Millionen US-Dollar in bar, 8 Millionen US-Dollar Schulden und 119 Millionen US-Dollar an verfügbaren Krediten ab.

Bemerkenswert ist, dass TrueBlue Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP) für 42 Millionen US-Dollar zum 31. Januar 2025 übernommen hat, um seine Präsenz im Gesundheitssektor auszubauen.

Positive
  • SG&A expenses reduced by 18% to $107 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $9 million from $5 million YoY
  • Strategic acquisition of HSP for healthcare market expansion
  • Strong liquidity position with $119 million in borrowing availability
Negative
  • Q4 revenue declined 16% to $386 million
  • Full-year revenue decreased 17% to $1.6 billion
  • Q4 net loss widened to $12 million from $3 million YoY
  • Adjusted net loss per share of $0.02 vs. income of $0.08 in prior year

Insights

TrueBlue's Q4 2024 performance reveals a complex picture of strategic transformation amid challenging market conditions. The 16% revenue decline (on a comparable 13-week basis) to $386 million reflects persistent weakness in temporary staffing demand, but several positive developments warrant attention.

The company's operational efficiency initiatives are yielding results, with SG&A expenses reduced by 18% to $107 million. More importantly, Adjusted EBITDA improved to $9 million from $5 million, indicating successful cost management despite lower revenues. This efficiency improvement suggests the potential for significant operating leverage when market conditions improve.

The strategic acquisition of Healthcare Staffing Professionals (HSP) for $42 million represents a calculated move into the more stable and growing healthcare staffing sector. This diversification strategy could help reduce the company's historical dependence on industrial staffing, which is typically more cyclical and sensitive to economic fluctuations.

The company's financial position remains solid with $23 million in cash and only $8 million in debt, complemented by $119 million in borrowing availability. This strong liquidity position provides flexibility for both weathering current market challenges and pursuing additional strategic opportunities.

The full-year results, showing an 18% revenue decline to $1.6 billion, reflect broader market hesitancy in workforce spending. However, the company's digital transformation initiatives and focus on high-growth markets position it well for recovery when customer confidence returns.

TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TrueBlue (NYSE:TBI) today announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue of $386 million compared to $492 million in the prior year period
    • Fiscal fourth quarter for 2024 consisted of 13 weeks versus 14 weeks in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2023
    • Revenue decreased 16 percent on a comparable 13-week basis
  • Net loss of $12 million compared to net loss of $3 million in the prior year period
    • SG&A expense improved by 18 percent to $107 million compared to $130 million in the prior year period
    • Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $9 million compared to $5 million in the prior year period
  • Cash of $23 million, debt of $8 million and $119 million of borrowing availability at period end
  • TrueBlue acquired Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. (HSP), a long-term temporary and permanent staffing solutions provider in the healthcare end-market, for $42 million effective January 31, 2025

Commentary

“2024 was a transformative year for TrueBlue as we made significant progress executing on our strategic priorities and positioning the company for strong growth and expanded profitability when customer demand volumes return,” said Taryn Owen, President and CEO of TrueBlue. “Our teams are doing tremendous work as market conditions remain challenging and customers seek improved market confidence before making significant adjustments to their workforce strategies. We are staying highly engaged with clients to address their immediate needs and ensuring we are well-positioned to support future demand.”

“Looking forward, we remain committed to capturing market share and enhancing our long-term profitability through clear strategic priorities focused on top line growth and margin expansion,” continued Ms. Owen. “These priorities include advancing our digital transformation through an enhanced user experience, expanding in high-growth end-markets and high-value roles, and optimizing our business model to drive enhanced sales focus and accelerate growth. We are already off to a strong start in 2025 with the accretive acquisition of HSP and we are confident that our strategic priorities, in combination with our many inherent strengths and unique assets, will enable us to advance our mission to connect people and work while delivering long-term shareholder value.”

Results

Fourth quarter revenue was $386 million, a decrease of 22 percent compared to revenue of $492 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, or 16 percent on a comparable 13-week basis. Net loss per diluted share was $0.40 compared to net loss per diluted share of $0.08 in the prior year period. Adjusted net loss1 per diluted share was $0.02 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.08 in the prior year period.

Full-year revenue was $1.6 billion, a decrease of 18 percent compared to revenue of $1.9 billion in 2023, or 17 percent on a comparable 52-week basis. Net loss per diluted share was $4.17 compared to net loss per diluted share of $0.45 in the prior year period. Adjusted net loss per diluted share was $0.46 compared to adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.28 in the prior year period.

2025 Outlook

TrueBlue is providing certain forward-looking information to help investors form their estimates, which can be found in the quarterly earnings presentation filed today.

Management will discuss fourth quarter 2024 results on a webcast at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET), today, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

The quarterly earnings presentation and webcast can be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the TrueBlue website: investor.trueblue.com.

About TrueBlue

TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) is a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions that help clients achieve business growth and improve productivity. Its PeopleReady segment offers on-demand, industrial staffing; PeopleScout offers recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) and managed service provider (MSP) solutions to a wide variety of industries; PeopleManagement offers contingent, on-site industrial staffing and commercial driver services; and Healthcare Staffing Professionals offers long-term and permanent staffing solutions primarily focused on healthcare positions. Learn more at www.trueblue.com.

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Refer to the financial statements accompanying this release for more information regarding non-GAAP terms.

Forward-looking statements and non-GAAP financial measures

This document contains forward-looking statements relating to our plans and expectations including, without limitation, statements regarding the future performance and operations of our business, expectations regarding stabilization in demand, and expected growth from our digital investments, all of which are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such statements are based on management’s expectations and assumptions as of the date of this release and involve many risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements including: (1) national and global economic conditions, which can be negatively impacted by factors such as rising interest rates, inflation, political instability, epidemics and global trade uncertainty, (2) our ability to maintain profit margins, (3) our ability to successfully execute on business strategies and further digitalize our business model, (4) our ability to attract sufficient qualified candidates and employees to meet the needs of our clients, (5) our ability to attract and retain clients, (6) our ability to access sufficient capital to finance our operations, including our ability to comply with covenants contained in our revolving credit facility, (7) new laws, regulations, and government incentives that could affect our operations or financial results, (8) any reduction or change in tax credits we utilize, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, (9) our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses, and (10) the timing and amount of common stock repurchases, if any, which will be determined at management’s discretion and depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, the trading price of our common stock and the nature of other investment opportunities. Other information regarding factors that could affect our results is included in our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including the company’s most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our website at www.trueblue.com under the Investor Relations section or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. 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. Any other references to future financial estimates are included for informational purposes only and subject to risk factors discussed in our most recent filings with the SEC.

In addition, we use several non-GAAP financial measures when presenting our financial results in this document. Please refer to the reconciliations between our U.S. GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in the appendix to this document and on our website at www.trueblue.com under the Investor Relations section for additional information on both current and historical periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Q4 2024

 

Q4 2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

13 weeks ended

 

14 weeks ended (1)

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands, except per share data)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

 

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Revenue from services

$

385,953

 

 

$

492,171

 

 

$

1,567,393

 

 

$

1,906,243

 

Cost of services

 

283,406

 

 

 

363,889

 

 

 

1,161,000

 

 

 

1,400,184

 

Gross profit

 

102,547

 

 

 

128,282

 

 

 

406,393

 

 

 

506,059

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

106,942

 

 

 

129,961

 

 

 

410,870

 

 

 

494,603

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,008

 

 

 

6,946

 

 

 

28,624

 

 

 

25,821

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,674

 

 

 

9,485

 

Loss from operations

 

(10,403

)

 

 

(8,625

)

 

 

(92,775

)

 

 

(23,850

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

390

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

4,251

 

 

 

3,205

 

Loss before tax expense (benefit)

 

(10,013

)

 

 

(7,402

)

 

 

(88,524

)

 

 

(20,645

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,692

 

 

 

(4,851

)

 

 

37,224

 

 

 

(6,472

)

Net loss

$

(11,705

)

 

$

(2,551

)

 

$

(125,748

)

 

$

(14,173

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

(0.40

)

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(4.17

)

 

$

(0.45

)

Diluted

$

(0.40

)

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(4.17

)

 

$

(0.45

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

29,561

 

 

 

31,079

 

 

 

30,177

 

 

 

31,317

 

Diluted

 

29,561

 

 

 

31,079

 

 

 

30,177

 

 

 

31,317

 

(1)

Our fiscal period ends on the Sunday closest to the last day of December. In fiscal years consisting of 53 weeks, the final quarter consists of 14 weeks, while in fiscal years consisting of 52 weeks, all quarters consist of 13 weeks.

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

22,536

 

$

61,885

Accounts receivable, net

 

214,704

 

 

252,538

Other current assets

 

39,853

 

 

40,570

Total current assets

 

277,093

 

 

354,993

Property and equipment, net

 

89,602

 

 

104,906

Restricted cash, cash equivalents and investments

 

179,916

 

 

192,985

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

 

30,406

 

 

94,639

Other assets, net

 

98,359

 

 

151,860

Total assets

$

675,376

 

$

899,383

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

$

45,599

 

$

56,401

Accrued wages and benefits

 

61,380

 

 

80,120

Current portion of workers’ compensation claims reserve

 

34,729

 

 

44,866

Other current liabilities

 

18,417

 

 

22,712

Total current liabilities

 

160,125

 

 

204,099

Workers’ compensation claims reserve, less current portion

 

105,063

 

 

151,649

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

7,600

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

87,229

 

 

85,762

Total liabilities

 

360,017

 

 

441,510

Shareholders’ equity

 

315,359

 

 

457,873

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

675,376

 

$

899,383

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(125,748

)

 

$

(14,173

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization (inclusive of depreciation included in cost of services)

 

29,561

 

 

 

25,821

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge

 

59,674

 

 

 

9,485

 

Provision for credit losses

 

2,321

 

 

 

4,972

 

Stock-based compensation

 

7,591

 

 

 

13,907

 

Deferred income taxes

 

34,060

 

 

 

(9,902

)

Non-cash lease expense

 

12,402

 

 

 

12,591

 

Other operating activities

 

(5,137

)

 

 

(3,831

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

35,731

 

 

 

56,761

 

Income taxes receivable and payable

 

3,196

 

 

 

(1,317

)

Other assets

 

22,766

 

 

 

31,366

 

Accounts payable and other accrued expenses

 

(8,908

)

 

 

(19,210

)

Accrued wages and benefits

 

(19,147

)

 

 

(12,113

)

Workers’ compensation claims reserve

 

(56,723

)

 

 

(54,495

)

Operating lease liabilities

 

(12,324

)

 

 

(12,796

)

Other liabilities

 

3,627

 

 

 

7,688

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(17,058

)

 

 

34,754

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(24,151

)

 

 

(31,276

)

Proceeds from business divestiture, net

 

3,099

 

 

 

 

Payments for company-owned life insurance

 

(4,000

)

 

 

(2,347

)

Proceeds from company-owned life insurance

 

 

 

 

1,662

 

Purchases of restricted held-to-maturity investments

 

(11,242

)

 

 

(34,110

)

Maturities of restricted held-to-maturity investments

 

33,841

 

 

 

33,749

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(2,453

)

 

 

(32,322

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

Purchases and retirement of common stock

 

(21,293

)

 

 

(34,178

)

Net proceeds from employee stock purchase plans

 

738

 

 

 

856

 

Common stock repurchases for taxes upon vesting of restricted stock

 

(2,325

)

 

 

(4,161

)

Net change in revolving credit facility

 

7,600

 

 

 

 

Other

 

(1,807

)

 

 

(100

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(17,087

)

 

 

(37,583

)

Change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reclassified to assets held-for-sale

 

 

 

 

(300

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

(1,608

)

 

 

(874

)

Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

(38,206

)

 

 

(36,325

)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

99,306

 

 

 

135,631

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

61,100

 

 

$

99,306

 

(1)

Our fiscal period ends on the Sunday closest to the last day of December. In fiscal years consisting of 53 weeks, the final quarter consists of 14 weeks, while in fiscal years consisting of 52 weeks, all quarters consist of 13 weeks.

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.

SEGMENT DATA

(Unaudited)

 

 

Q4 2024

 

Q4 2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

13 weeks ended

 

14 weeks ended (1)

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

 

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Revenue from services:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PeopleReady

$

207,687

 

 

$

285,185

 

 

$

868,549

 

 

$

1,096,318

 

PeopleScout

 

32,528

 

 

 

47,204

 

 

 

156,643

 

 

 

229,334

 

PeopleManagement

 

145,738

 

 

 

159,782

 

 

 

542,201

 

 

 

580,591

 

Total company

$

385,953

 

 

$

492,171

 

 

$

1,567,393

 

 

$

1,906,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit (2):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PeopleReady

$

7,404

 

 

$

7,920

 

 

$

5,783

 

 

$

26,606

 

PeopleScout

 

1,301

 

 

 

2,910

 

 

 

12,152

 

 

 

26,922

 

PeopleManagement

 

5,695

 

 

 

2,781

 

 

 

15,119

 

 

 

6,963

 

Total segment profit

 

14,400

 

 

 

13,611

 

 

 

33,054

 

 

 

60,491

 

Corporate unallocated expense

 

(5,501

)

 

 

(8,462

)

 

 

(21,887

)

 

 

(31,507

)

Total company Adjusted EBITDA (3)

 

8,899

 

 

 

5,149

 

 

 

11,167

 

 

 

28,984

 

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (4)

 

(90

)

 

 

67

 

 

 

(240

)

 

 

(253

)

Amortization of software as a service assets (5)

 

(1,752

)

 

 

(1,233

)

 

 

(6,162

)

 

 

(4,117

)

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(59,674

)

 

 

(9,485

)

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (6)

 

(8,318

)

 

 

(440

)

 

 

(8,807

)

 

 

(1,342

)

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,652

 

 

 

(525

)

Executive leadership transition costs

 

 

 

 

(3,296

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,788

)

Other adjustments, net (7)

 

(2,197

)

 

 

(1,926

)

 

 

(9,150

)

 

 

(5,503

)

EBITDA (3)

 

(3,458

)

 

 

(1,679

)

 

 

(63,214

)

 

 

1,971

 

Depreciation and amortization (8)

 

(6,945

)

 

 

(6,946

)

 

 

(29,561

)

 

 

(25,821

)

Interest and other income (expense), net

 

390

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

4,251

 

 

 

3,205

 

Loss before tax (expense) benefit

 

(10,013

)

 

 

(7,402

)

 

 

(88,524

)

 

 

(20,645

)

Income tax (expense) benefit

 

(1,692

)

 

 

4,851

 

 

 

(37,224

)

 

 

6,472

 

Net loss

$

(11,705

)

 

$

(2,551

)

 

$

(125,748

)

 

$

(14,173

)

(1)

Our fiscal period ends on the Sunday closest to the last day of December. In fiscal years consisting of 53 weeks, the final quarter consists of 14 weeks, while in fiscal years consisting of 52 weeks, all quarters consist of 13 weeks.

(2)

We evaluate performance based on segment revenue and segment profit. Segment profit includes revenue, related cost of services, and ongoing operating expenses directly attributable to the reportable segment. Segment profit excludes depreciation and amortization expense, unallocated corporate general and administrative expense, interest expense, other income, income taxes, and other adjustments not considered to be ongoing.

(3)

See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table on the next page for definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

(4)

These third-party processing fees are associated with generating hiring tax credits.

(5)

Amortization of software as a service assets is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.

(6)

Costs associated with upgrading legacy PeopleReady technology.

(7)

Other adjustments for the 13 and 52 weeks ended December 29, 2024 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $0.9 million and $7.3 million, respectively. Other adjustments for the 14 and 53 weeks ended December 31, 2023 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $1.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively.

(8)

Includes software depreciation reported in cost of services.

 

TRUEBLUE, INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS

In addition to financial measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we monitor certain non-GAAP key financial measures. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is used to enhance the understanding of certain aspects of our financial performance. It is not meant to be considered in isolation, superior to, or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Non-GAAP measure

 

Definition

Purpose of adjusted measures

Adjusted net income (loss) and

Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share

 

Net loss and net loss per diluted share, excluding:

– gain on divestiture,

– amortization of intangibles,

– goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net,

– executive leadership transition costs,

– other adjustments, net, and

– tax effect of the adjustments and deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

– Used by management to assess performance and effectiveness of our business strategies.

– Provides a measure, among others, used in the determination of incentive compensation for management.

 

 

EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA

 

EBITDA excludes from net loss:

– income tax expense (benefit),

– interest and other (income) expense, net, and

– depreciation and amortization.

 

Adjusted EBITDA further excludes:

– third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits,

– amortization of software as a service assets,

– goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net,

– executive leadership transition costs, and

– other adjustments, net.

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

– Used by management to assess performance and effectiveness of our business strategies.

– Provides a measure, among others, used in the determination of incentive compensation for management.

 

Adjusted SG&A expense

 

Selling, general and administrative expense excluding:

– third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits,

– amortization of software as a service assets,

– PeopleReady technology upgrade costs,

– COVID-19 government subsidies, net,

– executive leadership transition costs, and

– other adjustments, net.

– Enhances comparability on a consistent basis and provides investors with useful insight into the underlying trends of the business.

 
1.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND ADJUSTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER DILUTED SHARE

(Unaudited)

 

 

Q4 2024

 

Q4 2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

13 weeks ended

 

14 weeks ended (1)

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands, except for per share data)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

 

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Net loss

$

(11,705

)

 

$

(2,551

)

 

$

(125,748

)

 

$

(14,173

)

Gain on divestiture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(716

)

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

489

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

4,051

 

 

 

5,175

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,674

 

 

 

9,485

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (2)

 

8,318

 

 

 

440

 

 

 

8,807

 

 

 

1,342

 

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,652

)

 

 

525

 

Executive leadership transition costs

 

 

 

 

3,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,788

 

Other adjustments, net (3)

 

2,197

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

9,150

 

 

 

5,503

 

Tax effect of adjustments and deferred tax asset valuation allowance (4)

 

 

 

 

(1,824

)

 

 

40,540

 

 

 

(4,920

)

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

(701

)

 

$

2,642

 

 

$

(13,894

)

 

$

8,725

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted net income (loss) per diluted share

$

(0.02

)

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

(0.46

)

 

$

0.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

29,561

 

 

 

31,450

 

 

 

30,177

 

 

 

31,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margin / % of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(3.0

)%

 

 

(0.5

)%

 

 

(8.0

)%

 

 

(0.7

)%

Adjusted net income (loss)

 

(0.2

)%

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

(0.9

)%

 

 

0.5

%

 
2.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(Unaudited)

 

 

Q4 2024

 

Q4 2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

13 weeks ended

 

14 weeks ended (1)

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

 

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Net loss

$

(11,705

)

 

$

(2,551

)

 

$

(125,748

)

 

$

(14,173

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

1,692

 

 

 

(4,851

)

 

 

37,224

 

 

 

(6,472

)

Interest and other (income) expense, net

 

(390

)

 

 

(1,223

)

 

 

(4,251

)

 

 

(3,205

)

Depreciation and amortization (5)

 

6,945

 

 

 

6,946

 

 

 

29,561

 

 

 

25,821

 

EBITDA

 

(3,458

)

 

 

(1,679

)

 

 

(63,214

)

 

 

1,971

 

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (6)

 

90

 

 

 

(67

)

 

 

240

 

 

 

253

 

Amortization of software as a service assets (7)

 

1,752

 

 

 

1,233

 

 

 

6,162

 

 

 

4,117

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

59,674

 

 

 

9,485

 

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (2)

 

8,318

 

 

 

440

 

 

 

8,807

 

 

 

1,342

 

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,652

)

 

 

525

 

Executive leadership transition costs

 

 

 

 

3,296

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,788

 

Other adjustments, net (3)

 

2,197

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

9,150

 

 

 

5,503

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

8,899

 

 

$

5,149

 

 

$

11,167

 

 

$

28,984

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Margin / % of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(3.0

)%

 

 

(0.5

)%

 

 

(8.0

)%

 

 

(0.7

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

 

2.3

%

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

0.7

%

 

 

1.5

%

 
3.

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE TO ADJUSTED SG&A EXPENSE

(Unaudited)

 

 

Q4 2024

 

Q4 2023

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

13 weeks ended

 

14 weeks ended (1)

 

52 weeks ended

 

53 weeks ended (1)

(in thousands)

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

 

Dec 29, 2024

 

Dec 31, 2023

Selling, general and administrative expense

$

106,942

 

 

$

129,961

 

 

$

410,870

 

 

$

494,603

 

Third-party processing fees for hiring tax credits (6)

 

(90

)

 

 

67

 

 

 

(240

)

 

 

(253

)

Amortization of software as a service assets (7)

 

(1,752

)

 

 

(1,233

)

 

 

(6,162

)

 

 

(4,117

)

PeopleReady technology upgrade costs (2)

 

(8,318

)

 

 

(440

)

 

 

(8,807

)

 

 

(1,342

)

COVID-19 government subsidies, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,759

 

 

 

(525

)

Executive leadership transition costs

 

 

 

 

(3,296

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,788

)

Other adjustments, net (3)

 

(2,156

)

 

 

(1,246

)

 

 

(8,634

)

 

 

(3,620

)

Adjusted SG&A expense

$

94,626

 

 

$

123,813

 

 

$

393,786

 

 

$

478,958

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

27.7

%

 

 

26.4

%

 

 

26.2

%

 

 

25.9

%

Adjusted SG&A expense

 

24.5

%

 

 

25.2

%

 

 

25.1

%

 

 

25.1

%

(1)

Our fiscal period ends on the Sunday closest to the last day of December. In fiscal years consisting of 53 weeks, the final quarter consists of 14 weeks, while in fiscal years consisting of 52 weeks, all quarters consist of 13 weeks.

(2)

Costs associated with upgrading legacy PeopleReady technology.

(3)

Other adjustments for the 13 and 52 weeks ended December 29, 2024 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $0.9 million and $7.3 million, respectively. Other adjustments for the 14 and 53 weeks ended December 31, 2023 primarily include workforce reduction costs of $1.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively.

(4)

The tax effect includes the application of our statutory rate of 26% to all taxable / deductible adjustments. The tax effect for the 52 weeks ended December 29, 2024 includes $55.3 million of valuation allowance recorded against our U.S. federal, state and foreign deferred tax assets. For the 13 weeks ended December 29, 2024, there was no tax effect associated with the adjustments due to the valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets.

(5)

Includes software depreciation reported in cost of services.

(6)

These third-party processing fees are associated with generating hiring tax credits.

(7)

Amortization of software as a service assets is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.

 

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Source: TrueBlue

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