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): April 28, 2004 _______________ 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 Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 28, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004, and limited financial guidance for second quarter 2004. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated April 28, 2004. 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: April 28, 2004 By: /s/ Michael D. Mulholland ------------------------- Michael D. Mulholland Vice President - Finance