Rollins, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

ATLANTA, July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), a premier North American consumer and commercial services company, today reported strong unaudited financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010.  The Company recorded second quarter revenues of $298.8 million, an increase of 5.0% over the prior year's second quarter revenue of $284.6 million.  Net income increased 8.7% to $27.7 million or $0.28 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to $25.5 million or $0.26 per diluted share for the same period in 2009.  

The Company repurchased 756,828 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $21.21 per share during the second quarter bringing the total number of shares repurchased year-to-date to 886,928 at a weighted average price of $20.92.  In total, 2,064,663 additional shares may be purchased under the share repurchase program.

Gary W. Rollins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. stated, "Our second quarter results reflect the benefits of our marketing and sales programs with all major brands enjoying solid revenue increases."  

Mr. Rollins concluded, "We are confident that our strategy of investing in improving market share by growing faster than our industry will prove to be long-term beneficial.  The acquisition of Waltham Services announced earlier this month will expand our presence in New England and reinforce our geographic footprint.  The addition of this terrific company, along with their outstanding employees, in tandem with our other leading brands strengthens Rollins as the preeminent pest control provider. "

Rollins, Inc. is a premier North American consumer and commercial services company.  Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, PCO Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company and Crane Pest Control, the Company provides essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to over 2 million customers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean from over 500 locations.   You can learn more about our subsidiaries by visiting our Web sites at www.orkin.com, www.pestdefense.com, www.westernpest.com, www.orkincanada.ca, www.indfumco.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 belief that the Company's strategy of investing in improving market share by growing faster than our industry will prove to be beneficial over the long-term; and our ability to successfully complete the acquisition of Waltham Services and thereafter successfully  integrate the operations of this business with the Company's operations.  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 our 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; our 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, 2009.


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

At June 30, (unaudited)                      2010       2009

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents                    $ 19,286   $ 22,575

Trade receivables, short-term                71,494     68,123

Accounts Receivable - Other                  3,621      2,377

Materials and supplies                       11,122     11,196

Deferred income taxes                        26,190     18,745

Other current assets                         14,597     8,999

Total Current Assets                         146,310    132,015



Trade receivables, long-term                 10,578     10,170

Equipment and property, net                  71,260     77,183

Goodwill                                     189,668    188,830

Customer Contracts                           113,859    123,399

Other Intangible Assets                      24,531     22,899

Deferred income taxes                        17,332     17,032

Other assets                                 8,869      7,114

Total Assets                                 $ 582,407  $ 578,642



LIABILITIES

Accounts payable                             $ 17,599   $ 19,245

Accrued insurance                            15,848     15,807

Accrued compensation and related liabilities 55,966     54,804

Unearned revenue                             93,450     95,355

Line of Credit                               25,000     55,000

Other current liabilities                    29,607     27,550

Total Current Liabilities                    237,470    267,761



Accrued insurance                            27,850     26,308

Accrued pension                              13,919     20,112

Long-term accrued liabilities                27,598     27,091

Total Liabilities                            306,837    341,272



STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common stock                                 98,559     99,168

Retained earnings and other equity           177,011    138,202

Total Stockholders’ Equity                 275,570    237,370

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 582,407  $ 578,642






ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands except per share data)
(unaudited)



                              Second Quarter Ended  Six Months Ended

                              June 30,              June 30,

                              2010       2009       2010       2009

REVENUES

Customer services             $ 298,803  $ 284,567  $ 551,844  $ 527,539

COSTS AND EXPENSES

Cost of services provided     148,428    141,633    279,403    267,004

Depreciation and amortization 8,967      9,374      17,967     18,803

Sales, general and
administrative                96,772     91,806     181,873    173,794

(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets 191        (18)       5          (23)

Interest expense, net         66         259        165        687

                              254,424    243,054    479,413    460,265

INCOME BEFORE TAXES           44,379     41,513     72,431     67,274

PROVISION FOR INCOME
TAXES                         16,679     16,031     27,148     25,984

NET INCOME                    $ 27,700   $ 25,482   $ 45,283   $ 41,290



NET INCOME PER SHARE -
BASIC                         $ 0.28     $ 0.26     $ 0.46     $ 0.41

NET INCOME PER SHARE -
DILUTED                       $ 0.28     $ 0.26     $ 0.46     $ 0.41



Weighted average shares
outstanding - basic           99,044     99,581     99,125     99,865

Weighted average shares
outstanding - diluted         99,199     99,889     99,295     100,176






CONFERENCE CALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Rollins, Inc.
(NYSE: ROL)



Management will hold a conference call to discuss

Second Quarter results on:



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SOURCE Rollins, Inc.