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): February 5, 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 February 5, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. This discussion, as well as the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933. Exhibits 99.1 Press release dated February 5, 2004, with respect to the Company's financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2003. 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: February 5, 2004 By: /s/ Michael D. Mulholland ------------------------------------ Michael D. Mulholland Vice President - Finance