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BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES (NASDAQ: BBSI) EVP sells 8,779 shares in pre-set 10b5-1 trades

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BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC executive James R. Potts reported selling a total of 8,779 shares of common stock in open-market transactions. The sales occurred on July 2, July 6, and July 7, 2026 at prices around $37–$38 per share. Following these trades, Potts directly holds 32,035 shares. The filing notes the transactions were executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on December 15, 2025, indicating the sales were scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily.

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Insider Potts James R
Role EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary
Sold 8,779 shs ($332K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 3,490 $38.00 $133K
Sale Common Stock 3,487 $37.5468 $131K
Sale Common Stock 1,802 $38.00 $68K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 32,035 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The reported transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $36.96 to $37.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Total shares sold 8,779 shares Aggregate common stock sales across three open-market trades in July 2026
July 7, 2026 sale 3,490 shares at $38.00 Open-market sale of BBSI common stock
July 6, 2026 sale 3,487 shares at $37.5468 Open-market sale at weighted average price
July 2, 2026 sale 1,802 shares at $38.00 Open-market sale of BBSI common stock
Post-transaction holdings 32,035 shares Direct BBSI common stock held by Potts after final sale
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"The reported transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action: open-market sale; transaction_code_description: Sale in open market or private transaction"
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $36.96 to $37.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
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FAQ

What insider transactions did BBSI executive James R. Potts report?
James R. Potts reported selling 8,779 shares of BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC common stock in three open-market trades. These sales occurred on July 2, 6, and 7, 2026, as detailed in a Form 4 insider filing.

At what prices did James R. Potts sell BBSI shares?
Potts sold BBSI common stock at prices around $37–$38 per share. Individual trades included 3,490 shares at $38, 3,487 shares at a weighted average $37.5468, and 1,802 shares at $38.

How many BBSI shares does James R. Potts hold after these sales?
After the reported sales, Potts directly holds 32,035 shares of BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC common stock. This post-transaction holding is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total shares following the final transaction.

Were the BBSI insider sales by James R. Potts pre-planned?
Yes. The filing states the reported transaction was effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Potts on December 15, 2025. Such plans schedule trades in advance, reducing the significance of short-term market timing.

How many BBSI insider sale transactions did James R. Potts execute?
Potts executed three open-market sale transactions in BBSI common stock. The trades were dated July 2, 2026, July 6, 2026, and July 7, 2026, and together they totaled 8,779 shares sold.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
X
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Potts James R
(Last)(First)(Middle)
8100 NE PARKWAY DRIVE
SUITE 200
(Street)
VANCOUVER WASHINGTON 98662
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES INC [ BBSI ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
EVP Gen Counsel & Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/02/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock07/02/2026S(1)1,802D$3839,012D
Common Stock07/06/2026S(1)3,487D$37.5468(2)35,525D
Common Stock07/07/2026S(1)3,490D$3832,035D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The reported transaction was effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.
2. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $36.96 to $37.83. The price reported above reflects the weighted average price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.
Remarks:
/s/ Anthony Harris, as attorney-in-fact07/07/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR