EX-99 2 bbs8-k42705ex.txt 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Contact: William W. Sherertz President and Chief Executive Officer Telephone: (503) 220-0988 BBSI ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2005 OPERATING RESULTS AND FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR 2Q05 PORTLAND, OREGON, April 27, 2005 - Barrett Business Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: BBSI) reported today net income of $931,000 for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005, an improvement of $325,000 or 53.6% over net income of $606,000 for the first quarter of 2004. Diluted earnings per share for the 2005 first quarter were $.15, as compared to diluted earnings per share of $.10 for the same quarter a year ago. Net revenues for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 totaled $49.2 million, an increase of approximately $8.6 million or 21.2% over the $40.6 million for the same quarter in 2004. (Unaudited) ($ in thousands) First Quarter Ended March 31, ------------------- Results of Operations 2005 2004 ------------------------------------------- ------- ------- Revenues: Staffing services $28,542 $25,054 Professional employer service fees 20,702 15,556 ------- ------- Total revenues 49,244 40,610 ------- ------- Cost of revenues: Direct payroll costs 21,017 18,320 Payroll taxes and benefits 15,697 11,531 Workers' compensation 4,930 4,036 ------- ------- Total cost of revenues 41,644 33,887 ------- ------- Gross margin 7,600 6,723 Selling, general and administrative expenses 5,946 5,532 Depreciation and amortization 236 242 ------- ------- Income from operations 1,418 949 Other income, net 108 21 ------- ------- Income before taxes 1,526 970 Provision for income taxes 595 364 ------- ------- Net income $ 931 $ 606 ======= ======= Basic earnings per share $ .16 $ .11 ======= ======= Weighted average basic shares outstanding 5,764 5,704 ======= ======= Diluted earnings per share $ .15 $ .10 ======= ======= Weighted average diluted shares outstanding 6,234 6,196 ======= ======= As previously reported on April 18, 2005, the Company has declared a 3-for-2 stock split. The additional shares to be issued in the stock split will be distributed on May 19, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 29, 2005. On a split adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share for the 2005 first quarter would have been $.10, as compared to $.07 for the same quarter a year ago. -1- Barrett Business Services, Inc. News Release - First Quarter 2005 April 27, 2005 The Company changed its reporting of PEO revenues from a gross basis to a net basis in 2002. The gross revenues and cost of revenues information below, although not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), is presented for comparison purposes and because management believes such information is more informative as to the level of the Company's business activity and more useful in managing its operations. Unaudited First Quarter (in thousands) March 31, --------------------- 2005 2004 -------- -------- Revenues: Staffing services $ 28,542 $ 25,054 Professional employer services 128,551 91,720 -------- -------- Total revenues 157,093 116,774 -------- -------- Cost of revenues: Direct payroll costs 127,397 93,367 Payroll taxes and benefits 15,697 11,531 Workers' compensation 6,399 5,153 -------- -------- Total cost of revenues 149,493 110,051 -------- -------- Gross margin $ 7,600 $ 6,723 ======== ======== A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross revenues to net revenues is as follows: For the first quarters ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands):
Unaudited Three Months Ended March 31, ---------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Revenue Net Revenue (in thousands) Reporting Method Reclassification Reporting Method -------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Revenues: Staffing services $ 28,542 $ 25,054 $ -- $ -- $28,542 $25,054 Professional employer services 128,551 91,720 (107,849) (76,164) 20,702 15,556 --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Total revenues $157,093 $116,774 $(107,849) $(76,164) $49,244 $40,610 --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- Cost of revenues: $149,493 $110,051 $(107,849) $(76,164) $41,644 $33,887 --------- ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- ---------
William W. Sherertz, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented that: "Our results for the quarter reflect strong growth from all of our operating regions, which bodes well for 2005." The following summarizes the unaudited consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004. -2- Barrett Business Services, Inc. News Release - First Quarter 2005 April 27, 2005
March 31, December 31, ($ in thousands) 2005 2004 -------- -------- Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 20,667 $ 12,153 Marketable securities 4,584 4,630 Trade accounts receivable, net 31,264 23,840 Prepaid expenses and other 3,249 1,364 Deferred income taxes 4,910 4,100 Workers' compensation receivables for insured claims 213 213 -------- -------- Total current assets 64,887 46,300 Goodwill, net 22,516 22,516 Intangibles, net 20 25 Property, equipment and software, net 4,221 4,301 Restricted marketable securities and workers' compensation deposits 1,734 1,702 Deferred income taxes 459 582 Other assets 395 401 Workers' compensation receivables for insured claims 4,090 4,158 -------- -------- $ 98,322 $ 79,985 ======== ======== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 348 $ 348 Income taxes payable 213 -- Accounts payable 774 994 Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and related benefits 31,246 17,427 Workers' compensation claims liabilities 5,530 4,946 Workers' compensation claims liabilities for insured claims 213 213 Safety incentives liabilities 5,618 4,807 Other accrued liabilities 2,013 414 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 45,955 29,149 Long-term debt, net of current portion 1,204 1,441 Customer deposits 635 608 Long-term workers' compensation claims liabilities 4,956 4,840 Long-term workers' compensation liabilities for insured claims 4,090 4,158 Deferred gain on sale and leaseback 1,006 1,036 Stockholders' equity 40,476 38,753 -------- -------- $ 98,322 $ 79,985 ======== ========
Outlook for Second Quarter 2005 The Company also disclosed today limited financial guidance with respect to its operating results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2005. The Company expects gross revenues for the second quarter of 2005 to range from $172 million to $174 million, an increase of approximately 35% over the second quarter of 2004, and anticipates diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2005, on a split-adjusted basis, to range from $.27 to $.28 per share, an increase of approximately 37% over $.20 per share for the same period a year ago, on a split-adjusted basis. Management expectations for diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2005 on a non-split adjusted basis equate to a range of $.40 to $.42. -3- Barrett Business Services, Inc. News Release - First Quarter 2005 April 27, 2005 A reconciliation of estimated gross revenues to estimated GAAP net revenues for the second quarter of 2005 is not included because PEO revenues and cost of PEO revenues for the period are not reasonably estimable. On April 28, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time, William W. Sherertz and Michael D. Mulholland will host an investor telephone conference call to discuss first quarter 2005 operating results. To participate in the call, dial (877) 356-3717. The call identification number is 5396598. The conference call will also be webcast live at www.barrettbusiness.com. To access the webcast, click on the Investor Relations section of the Web site and select Webcast. A replay of the call will be available beginning April 28, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. and ending May 5, 2005. To listen to the recording, dial (800) 642-1687 and enter conference identification code 5396598. BBSI provides human resource management solutions to large and small companies throughout many regions of the United States. Statements in this release about future events or performance, including earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2005, are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results of the Company to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect future results include economic conditions in the Company's service areas, the effect of changes in the Company's mix of services on gross margin, future workers' compensation claims experience, the effect of changes in the workers' compensation regulatory environment in one or more of our primary markets, collectibility of accounts receivable, and availability of funding for working capital purposes, among others. Other important factors that may affect the Company's future prospects are described in the Company's 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Although forward-looking statements help to provide complete information about the Company, readers should keep in mind that forward-looking statements may be less reliable than historical information. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements in this release to reflect events or changes in circumstances that occur after the date of this release. #####