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Exhibit 99.1
 
For Further Information Contact
 
Eddie Northen (404) 888-2242
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2018 RECORD FINANCIAL RESULTS
Company posts 48th consecutive quarter of improved revenues and earnings
Revenue increased 8.9% for the quarter
Net income up 20.5% for the quarter
Earnings per diluted share rose 22.2% for the quarter to $0.22 from $0.18
Rollins improved benefit plans reduced first quarter earnings by $0.01 share

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, April 25, 2018: Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported strong unaudited financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

The Company recorded first quarter revenues of $408.7 million, an increase of 8.9% over the prior year’s first quarter revenue of $375.2 million. Rollins’ net income increased 20.5% to $48.5 million or $0.22 per diluted share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared to $40.3 million or $0.18 per diluted share for the same period in 2017.

Gary W. Rollins, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. stated, “Our team is off to a good start and are executing our key initiatives that will make contributions throughout the year. We are enthused about our benefit enhancements that should improve employee retention and recruiting.”

During the first quarter, the Company used part of its savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to improve employee benefits. These changes include an enhanced 401(K) match, stock grants, additional paid time off and added employee scholarships.

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, Northwest Exterminating, Critter Control, Inc., The Industrial Fumigant Company, Trutech LLC., Orkin Australia, Waltham Services LLC., OPC Pest Services, PermaTreat, Rollins UK, 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 700 locations. You can learn more about Rollins and its subsidiaries by visiting our web sites at www.orkin.com, www.pestdefense.com, www.orkincanada.ca, www.westernpest.com, www.callnorthwest.com, www.crittercontrol.com, www.indfumco.com, www.trutechinc.com, www.orkinau.com, www.allpest.com.au, www.walthamservices.com, www.opcpest.com, www.permatreat.com, www.cranepestcontrol.com, www.murraypestcontrol.com.au, www.statewidepestcontrol.com.au, www.safeguardpestcontrol.co.uk, 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 expectations of contributions from key initiatives throughout the year and the Company’s being enthused about the recent benefits announcements to improve employee retention and recruiting. 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, 2017.

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ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(in thousands)

At March 31, (unaudited)
 
2018
 
2017
ASSETS
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
84,319

 
$
162,478

Trade accounts receivables, net
 
96,459

 
85,178

Financed receivables, net
 
16,979

 
15,177

Materials and supplies
 
15,885

 
14,736

Other current assets
 
27,062

 
28,186

Total Current Assets
 
240,704

 
305,755

Equipment and property, net
 
136,272

 
132,101

Goodwill
 
364,606

 
257,612

Customer contracts, net
 
176,447

 
115,262

Other intangible assets, net
 
61,636

 
43,784

Deferred income taxes, net
 
10,428

 
36,414

Financed receivables, long-term, net
 
22,305

 
16,344

Prepaid Pension
 
18,237

 

Other assets
 
20,061

 
17,593

Total Assets
 
$
1,050,696

 
$
924,865

LIABILITIES
 
 

 
 

Accounts payable
 
$
30,624

 
$
31,946

Accrued insurance, current
 
28,462

 
26,938

Accrued compensation and related liabilities
 
64,610

 
60,338

Unearned revenue
 
117,934

 
104,325

Other current liabilities
 
57,443

 
43,968

Total Current Liabilities
 
299,073

 
267,515

Accrued insurance, less current portion
 
34,787

 
32,327

Accrued pension
 
19

 
2,506

Long-term accrued liabilities
 
54,054

 
38,966

Total Liabilities
 
387,933

 
341,314

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Common stock
 
218,186

 
218,009

Retained earnings and other equity
 
444,577

 
365,542

Total stockholders' equity
 
662,763

 
583,551

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
$
1,050,696

 
$
924,865

 
















ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
REVENUES
 
 

 
 

Customer services
 
$
408,742

 
$
375,247

COSTS AND EXPENSES
 
 

 
 

Cost of services provided
 
206,143

 
189,163

Depreciation and amortization
 
16,916

 
13,771

Sales, general and administrative
 
126,487

 
115,154

Gain on sale of assets, net
 
(56
)
 
(26
)
Interest income, net
 
58

 
(73
)
 
 
349,548

 
317,989

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
 
59,194

 
57,258

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
 
10,669

 
16,988

NET INCOME
 
$
48,525

 
$
40,270

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED
 
$
0.22

 
$
0.18

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
218,163

 
217,971

 














Rollins, Inc.
(NYSE: ROL)
 
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Management will hold a conference call to discuss
First Quarter results on
 
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 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 877-260-1479 domestic;
334-323-0522 international
at
least 5 minutes before start time.
 
REPLAY: available through May 2, 2018
Please dial 888-203-1112/719-457-0820, Passcode: 1244009
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