Rollins, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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CUSTOMER CONTRACTS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2)

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CUSTOMER CONTRACTS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011
Estimated amortization expense for the existing carrying amount of customer contracts and other intangible assets
2012	$ 21,675
2013	20,780
2014	17,771
2015	15,113
2016	$ 12,342

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