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Exhibit 99.1

 

For Further Information Contact

Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS 2014 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Company posts 34th consecutive quarter of improved earnings

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, October 29, 2014: Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today reported strong unaudited financial results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014.

 

The Company recorded third quarter revenues of $384.9 million, an increase of 6.3% compared to $362.2 million in the prior year’s third quarter. Net Income increased 13.6% to $41.1 million or $0.28 per diluted share for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014, compared to $36.2 million or $0.25 per diluted share for the same period in 2013.

 

Rollins’ revenues rose 5.4% for the first nine months of 2014 to $1.068 billion compared to $1.013 billion for the prior year. Net income for the first nine months of 2014 was $107.7 million, an increase of 13.0%, or $0.74 per diluted share compared to $95.4 million or $0.65 per diluted share for the same period last year.

 

In the third quarter, the Company repurchased 779,267 shares under its share repurchase program and 1,005,279 shares have been repurchased year-to-date. In total, 3,952,205 additional shares may be purchased under previously approved programs by the Board of Directors.

 

Commenting on the Company’s results, Gary W. Rollins, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. stated, “We are pleased to report another quarter of improved revenue and earnings. Our Company’s solid financial results for the quarter and first nine months of the year reflect the growth from all business lines and the positive results from the investments we are making.”

 

Mr. Rollins continued, “We were pleased to add to our family of brands with the acquisition of PermaTreat on August 1 and look forward to working with their fine team. Our company is on track for another successful year and we are working on 2015 initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in our customer service and increasing value for all our stakeholders.”

 

 
 

Rollins, Inc. is a premier global consumer and commercial services company. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Orkin LLC., HomeTeam Pest Defense, Orkin Canada, Western Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, Trutech LLC., Rollins Australia, Waltham Services LLC., PermaTreat, and Crane Pest Control, the Company provides essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to more than two million customers in the United States, Canada, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, Africa, Mexico, and Australia from more than 500 locations. You can learn more about our subsidiaries by visiting our web sites at www.orkin.com, www.pestdefense.com, www.orkincanada.ca, www.westernpest.com, www.indfumco.com, www.trutechinc.com, www.allpest.com.au, www.walthamservices.com, www.permatreat.com, www.cranepestcontrol.com, and www.rollins.com. You can also find this and other news releases at www.rollins.com by accessing the news releases button.

 

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include statements about the Company’s expectation of a successful year in 2014 and of continuous improvement in our customer service and increasing value for all our stakeholders in 2015. The actual results of the Company could differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, economic and competitive conditions which may adversely affect the Company’s business; the degree of success of the Company’s pest and termite process, and pest control selling and treatment methods; the Company’s ability to identify and integrate potential acquisitions; climate and weather trends; competitive factors and pricing practices; the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled workers, and potential increases in labor costs; uncertainties of litigation; and changes in various government laws and regulations, including environmental regulations. All of the foregoing risks and uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control, and in many cases the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. A more detailed discussion of potential risks facing the Company can be found in the Company’s Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

 
 

ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands)

 

At September 30, (unaudited)  2014  2013
ASSETS          
Cash and cash equivalents  $114,216   $116,734 
Trade accounts receivables, net   87,755    80,902 
Financed receivables, net   12,867    12,740 
Materials and supplies   12,526    11,836 
Deferred income taxes, net   42,280    34,665 
Other current assets   17,701    19,804 
Total Current Assets   287,345    276,681 
Equipment and property, net   101,986    85,348 
Goodwill   250,540    212,201 
Customer contracts and other intangible assets, net   150,286    134,763 
Deferred income taxes, net   —      25,903 
Financed receivables, long-term, net   12,276    12,722 
Prepaid Pension   10,533    —   
Other assets   13,668    13,246 
    Total Assets  $826,634   $760,864 
           
LIABILITIES          
Accounts payable  $26,293   $26,106 
Accrued insurance, current   25,024    26,551 
Accrued compensation and related liabilities   72,074    63,695 
Unearned revenue   104,296    100,114 
Other current liabilities   40,170    32,093 
Total Current Liabilities   267,857    248,559 
Accrued insurance, less current portion   30,472    28,094 
Accrued pension   493    41,509 
Deferred income taxes, net   397    —   
Long-term accrued liabilities   36,402    35,410 
Total Liabilities   335,621    353,572 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Common stock   145,726    145,879 
Retained earnings and other equity   345,287    261,413 
Total stockholders’ equity   491,013    407,292 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  $826,634   $760,864 

 

 
 

ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

   Third Quarter Ended  Nine Months Ended
   September 30,  September 30,
   2014  2013  2014  2013
REVENUES                    
Customer services  $384,870   $362,155   $1,067,615   $1,012,667 
COSTS AND EXPENSES                    
Cost of services provided   188,810    181,135    532,760    511,102 
Depreciation and amortization   11,437    10,076    32,259    29,738 
Sales, general and administrative   118,679    113,028    329,785    321,680 
Interest (income)/expense   24    (101)   (138)   (273)
    318,950    304,138    894,666    862,247 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES   65,920    58,017    172,949    150,420 
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES   24,799    21,817    65,202    55,047 
NET INCOME  $41,121   $36,200   $107,747   $95,373 
                     
NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED  $0.28   $0.25   $0.74   $0.65 
                     
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic and Diluted   145,800    146,007    145,888    146,151 

 

 
 

 

(( CONFERENCE CALL ANNOUNCEMENT ((

Rollins, Inc.

(NYSE: ROL)

 

 

 

Management will hold a conference call to discuss

Third Quarter and Nine Months 2014 results on:

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at:
10:00 a.m. Eastern
9:00 a.m. Central
8:00 a.m. Mountain
7:00 a.m. Pacific

 

TO PARTICIPATE:

Please dial 888-503-8175 domestic;

719-325-2491 international
at least 5 minutes before start time.

 

REPLAY: available through November 5, 2014

Please dial 888-203-1112/719-457-0820, Passcode: 5152310

THIS CALL CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE INTERNET AT

www.viavid.com

Questions?

Contact Samantha Alphonso at Financial Relations Board at 212-827-3746

Or email to salphonso@mww.com