TrueBlue News Release (04/24/13)

TrueBlue Inc. reported revenues of $346 million for the first quarter of 2013, up 11% from $311 million during the same period last year. The company also reported a net loss of $1.1 million for the first quarter, down from net income of $1.5 million in the year-ago period. The first quarter of 2013 includes the acquisition of MDT Personnel and related nonrecurring acquisition and integration costs. “We saw steady growth in demand for our services across most industries and locations, and we are especially encouraged by an increase in construction activity,” said TrueBlue chief executive officer Steve Cooper.