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TrueBlue board rejects HireQuest offer for PeopleReady on-demand unit at $105 million cash

PUBT·05/27/2026 12:02:26
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TrueBlue board rejects HireQuest offer for PeopleReady on-demand unit at $105 million cash
  • HireQuest offered to buy the On-Demand segment of TrueBlue’s PeopleReady business for USD 105 million in cash.
  • TrueBlue’s board unanimously rejected the unsolicited, non-binding proposal received on May 12, 2026, calling it a material undervaluation.
  • The board also cited improved territory performance, stronger weekly trends, and growth in local account activity at On-Demand.
  • Barclays is advising TrueBlue, with Sidley Austin serving as legal counsel.


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