TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) investors approve directors, pay plan and auditor

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TrueBlue, Inc. reported the results of its annual shareholder meeting held on May 11, 2026. Shareholders representing 27,069,137 common shares were present in person or by proxy. All nine director nominees were elected, each receiving more votes "for" than "withheld," with broker non-votes reported.

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, and also approved the amendment and restatement of the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. They ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.07, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Governance

Results of a shareholder vote on proposals at an annual or special meeting.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Shares represented at meeting: 27,069,137 shares Say-on-pay votes for: 18,365,258 votes Omnibus Plan amendment votes for: 21,838,694 votes +3 more

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Shares represented at meeting 27,069,137 shares Common stock outstanding and entitled to vote present at May 11, 2026 annual meeting

Say-on-pay votes for 18,365,258 votes Advisory approval of named executive officer compensation

Omnibus Plan amendment votes for 21,838,694 votes Approval of amendment and restatement of 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan

Auditor ratification votes for 26,346,521 votes Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP for fiscal year ending December 27, 2026

Highest director support 24,716,905 votes Votes for director nominee William Greenblatt

Broker non-votes on most items 2,128,276 shares Broker non-votes reported on director, say-on-pay and plan proposals

Key Terms

broker non-votes, advisory vote on compensation, 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, independent registered public accounting firm, +1 more

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broker non-votes financial

"The voting results were as follows (a)Election of Directors Nominee | For | Withheld | Broker Non-Votes"

Broker non-votes occur when a brokerage firm is unable to vote on a shareholder’s behalf during a company election or decision because the shareholder has not given specific voting instructions, and the broker is not allowed or chooses not to vote on certain matters. They are important because they can affect the outcome of votes, especially when the results are close, by effectively reducing the total number of votes cast.

advisory vote on compensation financial

"(b)Advisory vote on compensation of the company’s named executive officers"

2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial

"(c)Approval of the amendment and restatement of the company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan"

independent registered public accounting firm financial

"ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to be the company’s independent registered public accounting firm"

An independent registered public accounting firm is an outside accounting company officially registered with the government regulator to examine and report on a public company's financial records and controls. Investors treat its reports like an impartial inspector’s certificate — they add credibility to financial statements, help spot errors or misleading claims, and reduce the risk that shareholders are relying on unchecked or biased numbers.

annual meeting of shareholders financial

"On May 11, 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders."

A yearly gathering where a company’s owners (shareholders) vote on key items like electing the board, approving executive pay, and ratifying auditors, and receive updates on performance and strategy. Think of it as an annual town hall for owners: it matters to investors because outcomes and disclosures can affect leadership, corporate direction, dividend and governance policies, and therefore the company’s risk and potential return.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2026

TrueBlue, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Washington

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

001-14543						91-1287341
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1015 A Street, Tacoma, Washington 98402

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:    (253) 383-9101

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, no par value			TBI			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

On May 11, 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders. A total of 27,069,137 shares of the company’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote were present at the annual meeting in person or by proxy. At the annual meeting, the shareholders voted to: (a) elect each of the nine nominees for director to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, (b) approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, (c) approve the amendment and restatement of the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and (d) ratify the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP to be the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026.

The voting results were as follows:

(a)Election of Directors:

Nominee			For			Withheld			Broker Non-Votes
William C. Goings			19,775,201			5,165,660			2,128,276
William Greenblatt			24,716,905			223,956			2,128,276
Kim Harris Jones			20,303,776			4,637,085			2,128,276
R. Chris Kreidler			22,549,545			2,391,316			2,128,276
Sonita Lontoh			22,696,290			2,244,571			2,128,276
Taryn R. Owen			22,556,451			2,384,410			2,128,276
Paul G. Reitz			22,081,938			2,858,923			2,128,276
Kristi A. Savacool			21,939,177			3,001,684			2,128,276
William J. Seward			24,701,039			239,822			2,128,276

(b)Advisory vote on compensation of the company’s named executive officers:

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
18,365,258			6,501,307			74,296			2,128,276

(c)Approval of the amendment and restatement of the company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan:

For			Against			Abstain			Broker Non-Votes
21,838,694			3,087,008			15,159			2,128,276

(d)Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP to be the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026:

For			Against			Abstain
26,346,521			715,040			7,576

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit Number			Exhibit Description			Filed Herewith
104			Cover page interactive data file - The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K is formatted as Inline XBRL			X

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

TRUEBLUE, INC.

(Registrant)

Date:

May 14, 2026

By:

/s/ Garrett R. Ferencz

Garrett R. Ferencz

Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What did TrueBlue (TBI) shareholders vote on at the May 2026 annual meeting?

Shareholders voted on four key items: electing nine directors, approving executive compensation on an advisory basis, approving amendments to the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and ratifying Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026.

How many TrueBlue (TBI) shares were represented at the 2026 annual meeting?

A total of 27,069,137 TrueBlue common shares were present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote. This figure represents the voting base used to determine results for director elections, the advisory say-on-pay vote, the incentive plan amendment, and auditor ratification.

Were TrueBlue’s 2026 director nominees approved by shareholders?

Yes, all nine director nominees received more votes "for" than "withheld" and were elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Each nominee’s vote totals are reported individually, along with broker non-votes for shares otherwise present but not voting on director elections.

Did TrueBlue (TBI) shareholders approve executive compensation in 2026?

Shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation of TrueBlue’s named executive officers. The say-on-pay vote received 18,365,258 votes for, 6,501,307 against, and 74,296 abstentions, with 2,128,276 broker non-votes recorded, indicating overall support for the current compensation program.

What was decided about TrueBlue’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan at the meeting?

Shareholders approved the amendment and restatement of TrueBlue’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The proposal received 21,838,694 votes for, 3,087,008 against, and 15,159 abstentions, with 2,128,276 broker non-votes, authorizing continued and updated equity-based incentives for eligible participants under the plan.

Which audit firm did TrueBlue (TBI) shareholders ratify for fiscal 2026?

Shareholders ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as TrueBlue’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 27, 2026. The ratification received 26,346,521 votes for, 715,040 against, and 7,576 abstentions, confirming Deloitte & Touche LLP’s appointment for the upcoming fiscal year.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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