Exhibit 99.1
For Further Information Contact
Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROLLINS, INC.
REPORTS RECORD SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS
ATLANTA, GA July 23, 2008: Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), a premier North American consumer and commercial services company, today reported unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Revenues grew 18.7% to $284.5 million compared to $239.6 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. Revenue growth excluding our recent acquisition of HomeTeam Pest Defense improved 4.7%.
The Company recorded net income of $22.7 million or $0.23 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to $21.2 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007, a 7.1% increase.
During the quarter, the Company repurchased 262,775 shares of common stock at a weighted average price of $15.85 per share, with a total of 498,775 shares repurchased year-to-date. In total, approximately 515,491 additional shares may be purchased under previously approved programs by the Board of Directors.
Commenting on the Companys results, Gary W. Rollins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. said, Despite the tough economy, we have continued to make headway this year growing our revenues and increasing our profitability. This sustained performance demonstrates our ability to improve our company in varying economic environments. We continue to invest in programs that will provide future growth and profitability. These commitments and as well as our current operational initiatives coupled with our employees dedication to improving our business, puts us on track to meet our financial goals for 2008.
We are also extremely pleased with the contribution that HomeTeam Pest Defense made to our revenue and cash flow. HomeTeam is an excellent company with superb management and associates. In their first 90 days as a member of the Rollins team they have exceeded our expectations and to date are running ahead of plan.
Rollins, Inc. is a premier North American consumer and commercial services company. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Orkin, Inc., PCO Services, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, and The Industrial Fumigant Company, 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, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia 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.indfumco.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 the Companys belief that its past performance demonstrates its ability to improve the Company in varying economic environments; it continues to invest in programs that will provide future growth and profitability; and the Companys commitments as well as its current operational initiatives coupled with its employees dedication to improving its business puts the Company on track to meet its financial goals for 2008. 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, general economic conditions; market risk; changes in industry practices or technologies; the degree of success of the Companys pest and termite process reforms and pest control selling and treatment methods; the Companys ability to identify and integrate potential acquisitions; climate and weather trends; competitive factors and pricing practices; 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 Companys Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION |
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(in thousands) |
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At June 30, (unaudited) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
15,272 |
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$ |
57,044 |
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Trade receivables, short-term |
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67,602 |
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58,808 |
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Accounts Receivable - Other |
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7,606 |
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3,310 |
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Materials and supplies |
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10,260 |
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8,740 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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17,934 |
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18,528 |
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Other current assets |
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9,767 |
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9,621 |
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Total Current Assets |
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128,441 |
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156,051 |
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Equipment and property, net |
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78,805 |
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77,634 |
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Goodwill |
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183,083 |
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125,974 |
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Other Intangible Assets |
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25,364 |
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9,155 |
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Customer Contracts |
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130,746 |
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66,893 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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8,020 |
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12,886 |
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Trade receivables, long-term |
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9,998 |
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8,908 |
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Prepaid Pension |
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17,443 |
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Other assets |
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6,908 |
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5,873 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
588,808 |
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$ |
463,374 |
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LIABILITIES |
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Loans outstanding |
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$ |
54,000 |
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$ |
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Capital leases |
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822 |
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1,270 |
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Accounts payable |
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36,444 |
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24,428 |
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Accrued insurance |
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13,541 |
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14,225 |
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Accrued compensation and related liabilities |
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46,445 |
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40,202 |
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Other current liabilities |
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31,971 |
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28,260 |
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Unearned revenue |
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98,837 |
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85,754 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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282,060 |
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194,139 |
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Capital leases, less current portion |
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460 |
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1,013 |
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Accrued pension |
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6,946 |
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Long-term accrued liabilities |
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56,812 |
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52,966 |
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Total Liabilities |
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339,332 |
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255,064 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Common stock |
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100,869 |
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101,041 |
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Retained earnings and other equity |
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148,607 |
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107,269 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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249,476 |
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208,310 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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$ |
588,808 |
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$ |
463,374 |
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ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME |
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FOR THE SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, |
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(in thousands except per share data) |
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(unaudited) |
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Second Quarter Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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REVENUES |
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Customer services |
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$ |
284,499 |
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$ |
239,618 |
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$ |
494,577 |
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$ |
440,850 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES |
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Cost of services provided |
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146,076 |
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121,601 |
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256,029 |
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228,437 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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8,685 |
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6,911 |
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15,316 |
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13,597 |
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Sales, general and administrative |
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92,030 |
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76,787 |
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163,518 |
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143,828 |
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(Gain)/loss on sales of assets |
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(14 |
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(89 |
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(35 |
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(96 |
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Interest (income)/expense, net |
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393 |
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(522 |
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(326 |
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(1,074 |
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247,170 |
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204,688 |
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434,502 |
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384,692 |
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES |
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37,329 |
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34,930 |
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60,075 |
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56,158 |
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PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES |
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14,591 |
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13,691 |
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23,498 |
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22,126 |
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NET INCOME |
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$ |
22,738 |
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$ |
21,239 |
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$ |
36,577 |
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$ |
34,032 |
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NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC |
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED |
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$ |
0.23 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
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99,369 |
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100,465 |
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99,378 |
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100,722 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
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100,171 |
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101,513 |
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100,286 |
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101,811 |
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Rollins, Inc. |
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Reconciliation |
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Revenue Excluding HomeTeam Pest Defense |
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Second Quarter |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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$Better/ (Worse) |
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%Better/ (Worse) |
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Net Revenues |
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$ |
284,499 |
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$ |
239,618 |
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$ |
44,881 |
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18.7 |
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Less: |
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Revenues from HomeTeam Pest Defense |
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33,738 |
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33,738 |
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Revenue Excluding HomeTeam Pest Defense |
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$ |
250,761 |
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$ |
239,618 |
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$ |
11,143 |
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4.7 |
% |
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CONFERENCE CALL ANNOUNCEMENT
Rollins, Inc.
(NYSE: ROL)
Management will hold a conference call to discuss
Second Quarter results on:
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 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 800-366-3908 domestic;
303-262-2130 international
at least 5 minutes before start time.
REPLAY: available through July 30, 2008
Please dial 800-405-2236/303-590-3000, Pass code: 11116485
THIS CALL CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED THROUGH THE INTERNET AT
www.viavid.net
Questions?
Contact Janet Jazmin at Financial Relations Board at 212-827-3777
Or email to jjazmin@frbir.com