VANCOUVER, WA--(Marketwired - Jul 23, 2013) - Barrett Business Services, Inc. ("BBSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BBSI), a leading provider of business management solutions, reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Second Quarter 2013 Financial Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter:

• Net revenues up 35% to $128.8 million
• Gross revenues up 37% to $675.0 million
• Net income increased 57% to $5.9 million
• Diluted earnings per share increased 51% to $0.80

Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Net revenues in the second quarter of 2013 increased 35% to $128.8 million compared to $95.5 million in the second quarter of 2012. The increase was due primarily to the continued build in the Company's co-employed client count and same-store sales growth.

Total non-GAAP gross revenues in the second quarter of 2013 increased 37% to $675.0 million compared to $494.1 million in the second quarter of 2012 (see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below).

Net income for the second quarter of 2013 increased 57% to $5.9 million compared to net income of $3.7 million in the year-ago quarter. Diluted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2013 increased 51% to $0.80 compared to $0.53 per diluted share in the year-ago quarter.

During the second quarter of 2013, the Company posted $63.9 million in restricted investments to collateralize a letter of credit issued to satisfy a surety requirement for its self-insured workers' compensation program in the state of California. As a result, on June 30, 2013, the Company's cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $18.6 million compared to $72.4 million at December 31, 2012. At June 30, 2013, the Company had no outstanding borrowings on its revolving credit facility.

Management Commentary

"The second quarter's gross revenue figure was the highest in our company's history and the sixth consecutive quarter we grew gross revenues by more than 30%," said Michael Elich, president and CEO of BBSI. "We continue to see our strong referral channels drive new business, increased organic growth from existing clients, and heightened brand awareness within our markets. Investments in our operational infrastructure were an important contributor to the quarter's results and will continue to be a strategic focus as we prepare for future growth. Ultimately, we are confident BBSI's brand will continue to mature in the marketplace."

Third Quarter 2013 Outlook

For the third quarter of 2013, the Company expects gross revenues to increase at least 31% to between $730.0 million and $735.0 million compared to $558.0 million for the third quarter of 2012. Diluted income per common share in the third quarter of 2013 is expected to increase at least 30% to between $1.05 and $1.10 compared to $0.81 in the third quarter of 2012.

Conference Call

BBSI will host a conference call tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. The Company's president and CEO Michael Elich and CFO James Miller will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time: 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time)
Dial-In Number: 1-877-941-4774
International: 1-480-629-9760
Conference ID: 4628405

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Liolios Group at 1-949-574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=105208 and via BBSI's investor relations section of the Company's website at www.barrettbusiness.com.

A replay of the call will be available after 3:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 24, 2013.

Toll-free replay number: 1-877-870-5176
International replay number: 1-858-384-5517
Replay ID: 4628405

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the Company is disclosing non-GAAP gross revenues.

The Company reports its Professional Employer Service revenues on a net basis because it is not the primary obligor for the services provided by the Company's co-employed clients to their customers. The gross revenues and cost of revenues information below, although not in accordance with 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.

A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross revenues to net revenues is as follows:

About BBSI

BBSI (NASDAQ: BBSI) is a leading provider of business management solutions, combining human resource outsourcing and professional management consulting to create a unique operational platform that differentiates it from competitors. The Company's integrated platform is built upon expertise in payroll processing, employee benefits, workers' compensation coverage, risk management and workplace safety programs, and human resource administration. BBSI's partnerships help businesses of all sizes improve the efficiency of their operations. The Company works with more than 3,000 clients across all lines of business in 23 states. For more information, please visit www.barrettbusiness.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this release about future events or performance, including gross revenues and earnings expectations for the third quarter of 2013, 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, the Company's ability to retain current clients and attract new clients, the availability of financing or other sources of capital, future workers' compensation claims experience, the effect of changes in the workers' compensation regulatory environment in one or more of the Company's primary markets, the collectability of accounts receivable, and the effect of conditions in the global capital markets on the Company's investment portfolio, among others. Other important factors that may affect the Company's future prospects are described in the Company's 2012 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 are 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.