UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 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): February 26, 2019
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
| Maryland | 0-21886 | 52-0812977 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
|
8100 N.E. Parkway Drive, Suite 200 Vancouver, Washington |
98662 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (360) 828-0700
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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).
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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 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 26, 2019, Barrett Business Services, Inc., issued a news release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. The release also provides management’s expectations for diluted earnings per share and growth in gross billings for the 2019 full year, together with related assumptions. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:
99.1 News Release dated February 26, 2019.
SIGNATURES
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 thereunto duly authorized.
| BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC. | ||
| Dated: February 26, 2019 | By: | /s/ Gary E. Kramer |
| Gary E. Kramer | ||
| Vice President-Finance, Treasurer and Secretary | ||