TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) responds to 2026 board nominees and highlights strategy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TrueBlue, Inc. reported that it issued a press release responding to a letter from EHS Management, LLC, which disclosed its intent to nominate director candidates at TrueBlue’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The company’s press release, filed as an exhibit, is titled "TrueBlue Highlights Recent Board Refreshment and Strategic Initiatives Underway to Achieve Long-Term Profitable Growth," indicating that the company is emphasizing changes to its board and ongoing strategic initiatives aimed at long-term profitable growth. This disclosure signals an upcoming contest over board representation and outlines that TrueBlue is publicly communicating its governance and strategy position to shareholders.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

TrueBlue faces prospective board nominations and highlights its own refresh and strategy.

The disclosure describes EHS Management, LLC stating an intent to nominate director candidates for TrueBlue’s 2026 annual shareholder meeting. This indicates an external shareholder seeking board representation, a common precursor to an election contest or active engagement around governance and strategy. TrueBlue’s response is to issue a press release, which is summarized in the exhibit title.

The press release title notes "recent board refreshment" and "strategic initiatives underway to achieve long-term profitable growth." That framing suggests the company is pointing to prior board changes and existing strategic plans as it communicates with shareholders. The actual impact depends on the details of EHS’s nominations and how shareholders respond, which are not described here.

For now, the key elements are the potential for a contested director election at the 2026 annual meeting and the company’s emphasis on its board composition and strategy. Subsequent disclosures about the nominees, any proxy materials, and outcomes at the annual meeting would provide more clarity on governance changes and strategic direction.

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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): January 8, 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)

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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 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).

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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 8.01. Other Events.

On January 8, 2026, TrueBlue, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release in response to a letter from EHS Management, LLC to the Company disclosing its intent to nominate director candidates at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

A copy of the Company’s press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description	Filed Herewith
99.1	Press Release of the Company - TrueBlue Highlights Recent Board Refreshment and Strategic Initiatives Underway to Achieve Long-Term Profitable Growth, dated January 8, 2026.	X
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:	January 8, 2026	By:	/s/ Todd N. Gilman
			Todd N. Gilman
			Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Secretary

FAQ

What corporate event did TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) report?

TrueBlue, Inc. reported that it issued a press release in response to a letter from EHS Management, LLC, which disclosed its intent to nominate director candidates at TrueBlue’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

Who is seeking to nominate directors to TrueBlue, Inc.a0(TBI)?

EHS Management, LLC informed TrueBlue that it intends to nominate director candidates for election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.

How did TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI) respond to the potential director nominations?

TrueBlue responded by issuing a press release, which is attached as an exhibit, addressing the letter from EHS Management, LLC and discussing its own board refreshment and strategic initiatives.

What does the TrueBlue, Inc. press release title emphasize?

The press release is titled "TrueBlue Highlights Recent Board Refreshment and Strategic Initiatives Underway to Achieve Long-Term Profitable Growth," emphasizing board changes and ongoing strategic initiatives.

When are the new director candidates intended to stand for election at TrueBlue, Inc. (TBI)?

The director candidates referenced by EHS Management, LLC are intended to be nominated for election at TrueBlue’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders.