Trueblue, Inc. · NYSE:TBI

Trueblue — Q1 2012 Earnings Presentation

10 slides from Trueblue's earnings presentation, Apr 25, 2012

  1. Slide 1: Q1 2012 Results

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) 2011 Q2 Results 1 Q-1 2012 Results WORKING TOGETHER

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Note About Forward-Looking Statements

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results Cautionary Note About 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,” “be

  3. Slide 3: Q1 2012 Highlights

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results 3 Q-1 2012 Highlights  13% revenue growth  Solid execution across the business  Continued success with vertical market sales strategy  Strong results serving the energy industry  Continued positive gross margin trends  Operating margin expansion

  4. Slide 4: Vertical Market Strategy

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results 4 Vertical Market Strategy  Dedicated sales leaders with expertise in the specific industries we serve  Specialized national sales and service teams deliver tailored solutions to our national customers  Local sales and service staff use industry best practices

  5. Slide 5: Financial Summary

    5 Financial Summary Q-1 2012 Q-1 2011 Growth % Revenue $ 311 $ 274 13% Gross profit $ 79 $ 70 13% % of Revenue 25.5% 25.5% SG&A expense $ 72 $ 65 11% % of Revenue 23.2% 23.8% Depreciation & amortization $ 5 $ 4 22% % of Revenue 1.5% 1.4% Income from operations $ 2 $ 1 151% % of Revenue 0.8% 0.3% Net

  6. Slide 6: Revenue Trends

    Revenue Trends* 0% 5% 10% 15% Jan Feb Mar Monthly Revenue Growth 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% Q-2 Q-3 Q-4 Q-1 Quarterly Revenue Growth 12% 14% 13% 6 13% 19% 12% 22% comp- arable growth 13% TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results * All calculations based on comparison to same period a year ago. ** Represents g

  7. Slide 7: SG&A Expense Change

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results 7 SG&A Expense Change $0 $10 $20 $30 $40 $50 $60 $70 $80 Q1 2011 Variable People Investments Other Q1 2012 +$4M $65M +$2M +$1M $72M

  8. Slide 8: Gross Margin Change

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results Gross Margin Change 24.0% 24.5% 25.0% 25.5% 26.0% Q1 2011 2011 HIRE Act Credits Pricing/Other Q1 2012 25.5% 25.5% -0.4% +0.4% TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results

  9. Slide 9: Closing Comments

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results 9 Closing Comments  Expect revenue growth in Q2 2012 of 9% – 12%  Expect net income per diluted share of $0.22 - $0.27, growth of about 25%  Expect incremental EBITDA* of approximately 15%**  Vertical market approach is a key growth strategy  Continued focus

  10. Slide 10: Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA

    TrueBlue™ (NYSE:TBI) Q1 2012 Results 10 Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ * EBITDA is non-GAAP financial measure which excludes interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization from net income. EBITDA is a key measure used by management in evaluating performance. EBITD

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