UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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):
March 9, 2005
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
0-21886
(SEC File Number)
52-0812977
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
4724 S.W. Macadam Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97239
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(503) 220-0988
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
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following provisions:
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On March 9, 2005, Barrett Business Services, Inc. (the "Company"), issued a
press release announcing resolution of an accounting issue regarding the
reporting of assets and liabilities relating to workers' compensation claims
that are insured by the Company's prior excess workers' compensation insurance
carrier. The resolution resulted in a revision in classification on the
Company's December 31, 2003 and 2004 balance sheets. This revision in
classification had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or working capital. A copy of the press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this Form 8-K:
99.1 Press Release dated March 9, 2005.
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 thereunto duly authorized.
BARRETT BUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
Dated: March 9, 2005 By: /s/ Michael D. Mulholland
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Michael D. Mulholland
Vice President - Finance