Rollins Inc Profit Up

Press release from the issuing company

Thursday, April 30th, 2015

Rollins, Inc., a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today reported unaudited financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2015. 

The Company recorded first quarter revenues of $330.9 million, an increase of 5.6% over the prior year's first quarter of $313.4 million.  Net income increased 17.5% to $30.3 million or $0.14 per diluted share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015 compared to $25.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the same period in 2014.  

On January 27, 2015, Rollins increased its regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders 14.3% to $0.08 per share.  Additionally, in the first quarter of 2015, the Company announced it purchased 19,137 shares of the Company's stock under its share repurchase program.  In total, 5.9 million 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 extremely pleased to have reported another quarter of improved revenue and profit, with all lines of our business contributing to our growth.  The conversion of revenue growth to net income increase was outstanding.  We are highly focused on executing our strategic business objectives.  Our team is committed to taking our Company to the next level as it relates to customer growth, employee development and retention as well as shareholder value.  We are off to an exciting start and the New Year presents us with many opportunities to advance these objectives."  

ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(in thousands)

At March 31, (unaudited)

2015

 

2014

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

$                  93,389

 

$                    83,129

Trade accounts receivables, net

76,523

 

75,307

Financed receivables, net 

11,964

 

11,230

Materials and supplies

13,766

 

12,688

Deferred income taxes, net

40,749

 

39,563

Other current assets

18,840

 

19,087

Total Current Assets

255,231

 

241,004

Equipment and property, net

105,448

 

92,026

Goodwill 

269,375

 

235,257

Customer contracts and other intangible assets, net

136,635

 

157,014

Deferred income taxes, net

8,912

 

4,750

Financed receivables, long-term, net

11,650

 

11,246

Prepaid pension

-

 

10,253

Other assets

14,011

 

14,111

    Total Assets

$               801,262

 

$                  765,661

       

LIABILITIES

     

Accounts payable

$                  21,426

 

$                    26,581

Accrued insurance, current

24,888

 

26,654

Accrued compensation and related liabilities

60,217

 

56,544

Unearned revenue

100,104

 

98,461

Other current liabilities

37,822

 

42,262

Total Current Liabilities

244,457

 

250,502

Accrued insurance, less current portion

31,231

 

28,625

Accrued pension

26,051

 

458

Long-term accrued liabilities

32,543

 

36,310

Total Liabilities

334,282

 

315,895

       

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

     

Common stock

218,641

 

219,035

Retained earnings and other equity

248,339

 

230,731

Total stockholders' equity

466,980

 

449,766

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$               801,262

 

$                  765,661

       

ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands except per share data)

(unaudited)

       
 

First Quarter Ended

 

March 31,

 

2015

 

2014

REVENUES

     

Customer services

$      330,909

 

$       313,388

COSTS AND EXPENSES

     

Cost of services provided

168,043

 

161,308

Depreciation and amortization

10,781

 

10,214

Sales, general and administrative

105,575

 

100,832

Gain on sale of assets, net 

(55)

 

(248)

Interest income, net 

(47)

 

(76)

 

284,297

 

272,030

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

46,612

 

41,358

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

16,331

 

15,592

NET INCOME

$        30,281

 

$         25,766

       

NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC

$            0.14

 

$            0.12

NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED

0.14

 

0.12

       

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted

218,541

 

218,986