---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001999371-26-008137"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "TBI"
cik: "0000768899"
company_name: "TrueBlue, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T06:38:45.545022+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# TrueBlue agrees to add independent director by Sept 2026, settles activist EHS

## Summary
- New independent director to be appointed by September 30, 2026, mutually agreed between TrueBlue and EHS.
- EHS withdraws its director nominations and agrees to support TrueBlue's board slate at 2026 annual meeting.
- Two current directors expected to step down at or before the 2026 annual meeting as part of board refreshment.
- Board to consist of 10 directors, 9 of whom are independent after the appointment.
- Cooperation agreement includes standstill, non-disparagement, and voting commitments.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001999371-26-008137
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: TBI
- cik: 0000768899
- company_name: TrueBlue, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-04-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/768899/000199937126008137/0001999371-26-008137-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/768899/000199937126008137/tbi-8k_041326.htm

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