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TBI · Annual meeting · Monday, May 11, 2026

Trueblue Inc

9 nominees · 4 ballot items.

Four proposals: (1) Election of nine directors; (2) Advisory (non-binding) approval of executive compensation (say-on-pay); (3) Approval of the amendment and restatement of the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan to increase the share reserve; and (4) Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026.

Market cap
$258M
1Y TSR
+8.4%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 23, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 11, 2026

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Proposals

On the ballot4

  1. 1

    Election of Directors

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Elect nine directors to the Board (William C. Goings, William Greenblatt, Kim Harris Jones, R. Chris Kreidler, Sonita Lontoh, Taryn R. Owen, Paul G. Reitz, Kristi A. Savacool, and William J. Seward) to serve until the next annual meeting.

  2. 2

    Advisory (Non-Binding) Vote Approving Executive Compensation

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Non-binding shareholder advisory vote to approve the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement.

    More detail

    This advisory (non-binding) proposal asks shareholders to approve the Company’s named executive officer compensation as disclosed in the proxy. Management is seeking this annual say-on-pay vote to confirm that its pay-for-performance framework and incentive design are aligned with shareholder interests; the Board emphasizes a mix of short-term cash incentives and long-term equity with both time-based RSUs and performance share units (PSUs) tied to Adjusted EBITDA and relative TSR. The Compensation Committee uses an independent consultant and a peer group benchmark to set pay targets, incorporates clawback policies, stock ownership guidelines, and anti-hedging rules, and adjusted the weighting of STI and LTI metrics for 2026 to increase financial performance emphasis. The Board notes that a substantial portion of NEO pay is performance contingent and that 2025 payouts were limited by missed Adjusted EBITDA thresholds while other components (relative revenue growth and individual goals) produced partial payouts. Although non-binding, the Board will consider the vote outcome when setting future compensation and views the program as necessary to attract and retain executive talent while driving long-term shareholder value. Potential investor concerns include the size of equity run-rate, the use of Adjusted EBITDA adjustments, and change-in-control protections; management responds by highlighting governance safeguards, annual investor engagement, and alignment features such as rTSR inclusion and PSU vesting mechanics. Given these design choices the Board recommends a FOR vote to reaffirm the alignment between executive incentives and shareholder value creation.

  3. 3

    Approval of the Amendment and Restatement of the Company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Approve an amended and restated 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan that, among other changes, adds 1,850,000 shares to the plan's share reserve for future awards.

    More detail

    This proposal asks shareholders to approve an amendment and restatement of the Company’s 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan that would add 1,850,000 shares to the plan reserve, increasing the total available share pool for equity awards. Management frames the request as a routine refresh to ensure the Company has sufficient equity available to attract, retain, and motivate employees, executives, and directors in a competitive labor market; the Compensation Committee controls grants and uses performance-based PSUs (50% of NEO awards) alongside time-vested RSUs to limit dilution and align pay with results. The filing provides detailed guardrails—such as limits on awards to any one participant, a $500,000 per-director cap (with exceptions for elections in lieu of cash), minimum vesting requirements, no repricing without shareholder approval, and clawback provisions—to mitigate shareholder concerns about excessive dilution or weak oversight. The proposal context includes disclosure of current run-rate, existing outstanding RSUs/PSUs, and that just 157,389 shares remain available under the existing plan before the proposed increase, demonstrating a near-term need. Approving the amendment would maintain the Company’s ability to offer competitive equity packages, but investors should evaluate incremental dilution (1,850,000 new shares versus ~30.36 million shares outstanding) and run-rate implications relative to peer practices and retention outcomes. The Board recommends FOR given the plan’s governance features, committee oversight, and the role of equity in aligning long-term management incentives with shareholders; however, sophisticated investors may probe the Company on quantitative grant pacing, historical burn rate, and alternative retention tools before voting.

  4. 4

    Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

    ManagementBoard: FOR

    Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2026.

Director elections

Nominees on the ballot9

Independent
Tenure on this board
10.3 yrs
Also a director at
Encore Capital Group Inc (ECPG)
Independent
Tenure on this board
10.2 yrs
Also a director at
United Rentals Inc (URI)Caesars Entertainment Inc (CZR)
Independent
Tenure on this board
4.7 yrs
Also a director at
Sunrun Inc (RUN)
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.9 yrs
Also a director at
Titan International Inc (TWI)
Ownership

Top institutional holders10

Latest 13F quarter
1Boston Partners10.7%3,267,392$13M
2PZENA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC9.4%2,871,630$11M
3ROYCE ASSOCIATES LP6.9%2,112,810$8M
4CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC5.7%1,719,933$7M
5HOTCHKIS WILEY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.7%1,430,215$6M
6VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC4.1%1,242,872$5M
7BlackRock, Inc.3.6%1,089,828$4M
8Azarias Capital Management, L.P.3.3%1,001,950$4M
9DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP3.1%932,345$4M
10BlackRock, Inc.2.7%822,208$3M
Filings

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Trueblue Inc 2026 annual meeting?
Trueblue Inc (TBI) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026.
What is the record date for the Trueblue Inc 2026 meeting?
The record date for the Trueblue Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, March 23, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
Who are the director nominees for Trueblue Inc's 2026 meeting?
The board is presenting 9 director nominees at the Trueblue Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Trueblue Inc 2026 meeting?
Shareholders will vote on 4 proposals at the Trueblue Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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