Rollins 10-Q 2025-03-31

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 1-4422

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ROLLINS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware51-0068479
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2170 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia

(Address of principal executive offices)

30324

(Zip Code)

(404) 888-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockROLNYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated FilerxAccelerated filero
Non-accelerated fileroSmaller reporting companyo
Emerging growth companyo

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐ No x

Rollins, Inc. had 484,646,456 shares of its $1 par value Common Stock outstanding as of April 14, 2025.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pages
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION3
ITEM 1.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME5
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY6
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS7
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS8
ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS19
ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK32
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES32
PART IIOTHER INFORMATION34
ITEM 1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS34
ITEM 1A.RISK FACTORS34
ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS35
ITEM 3.DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES35
ITEM 4.MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES35
ITEM 5.OTHER INFORMATION36
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS37
SIGNATURES38

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PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS OF MARCH 31, 2025 AND DECEMBER 31, 2024

(in thousands except share data)

(unaudited)

March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents$201,177$89,630
Trade receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $23,699 and $19,770, respectively194,105196,081
Financed receivables, short-term, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $2,589 and $2,536, respectively38,89840,301
Materials and supplies41,24939,531
Other current assets80,54277,080
Total current assets555,971442,623
Equipment and property, net of accumulated depreciation of $390,827 and $382,266, respectively123,754124,839
Goodwill1,178,7041,161,085
Customer contracts, net375,786383,092
Trademarks & tradenames, net150,519149,895
Other intangible assets, net8,5088,602
Operating lease right-of-use assets422,683414,474
Financed receivables, long-term, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $6,527 and $6,150, respectively91,84389,932
Other assets40,79045,153
Total assets$2,948,558$2,819,695
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable$53,075$49,625
Accrued insurance - current44,98154,840
Accrued compensation and related liabilities88,898122,869
Unearned revenues191,162180,851
Operating lease liabilities - current127,456121,319
Other current liabilities131,247115,658
Total current liabilities636,819645,162
Accrued insurance, less current portion70,55161,946
Operating lease liabilities, less current portion298,126295,899
Long-term debt485,451395,310
Other long-term accrued liabilities101,85990,785
Total liabilities1,592,8061,489,102
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 9)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, without par value; 500,000 shares authorized, zero shares issued——
Common stock, par value $1 per share; 800,000,000 shares authorized, 484,619,254 and 484,372,303 shares issued and outstanding, respectively484,619484,372
Additional paid in capital149,086155,205
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(37,941)(43,634)
Retained earnings759,988734,650
Total stockholders’ equity1,355,7521,330,593
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$2,948,558$2,819,695

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024

(in thousands except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20252024
REVENUES
Customer services$822,504$748,349
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of services provided (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below)400,134365,558
Sales, general and administrative250,513223,057
Depreciation and amortization29,20927,310
Total operating expenses679,856615,925
OPERATING INCOME142,648132,424
Interest expense, net5,7967,725
Other (income) expense, net(692)61
CONSOLIDATED INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES137,544124,638
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES32,29630,244
NET INCOME$105,248$94,394
NET INCOME PER SHARE - BASIC AND DILUTED$0.22$0.19
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic484,414484,131
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted484,434484,318
DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE$0.165$0.150

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2025 AND 2024

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ending March 31,
20252024
NET INCOME$105,248$94,394
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments5,231(5,774)
Pension settlement493—
Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities(31)57

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes that appear elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

GENERAL OPERATING COMMENTS

Below is a summary of the key operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2025:

  • First quarter revenues were $822.5 million, an increase of 9.9% over the first quarter of 2024 with organic revenues* increasing 7.4%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced revenues by 40 basis points during the quarter.

  • Quarterly operating income was $142.6 million, an increase of 7.7% over the first quarter of 2024. Quarterly operating margin was 17.3%, a decrease of 40 basis points versus the first quarter of 2024. Adjusted operating income* was $146.9 million, an increase of 6.7% over the prior year. Adjusted operating income margin* was 17.9%, a decrease of 50 basis points compared to the prior year.

  • Adjusted EBITDA* was $171.9 million, an increase of 6.9% over the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA margin* was 20.9%, a decrease of 60 basis points versus the first quarter of 2024.

  • Quarterly net income was $105.2 million, an increase of 11.5% over the prior year. Adjusted net income* was $107.9 million, an increase of 9.7% over the prior year.

  • Quarterly EPS was $0.22 per diluted share, a 15.8% increase over the prior year EPS of $0.19. Adjusted EPS* was $0.22 per diluted share, an increase of 10.0% over the prior year.

  • Operating cash flow was $146.9 million for the quarter, an increase of 15.3% compared to the prior year. The Company invested $27.2 million in acquisitions, $6.8 million in capital expenditures, and paid dividends totaling $79.9 million.

Demand remains favorable to start the second quarter and the pipeline of acquisition activity remains healthy. Although we continue to navigate a highly uncertain macroeconomic environment, we believe we are well positioned to continue to deliver strong results in 2025.

We remain focused on driving 7% to 8% organic revenue growth while adding 3% to 4% of inorganic revenue growth for 2025. We continue to focus on improving the efficiency of our business model while investing in programs aimed at growing our business across our service offerings.

*Amounts are non-GAAP financial measures. See the schedules below for a discussion of non-GAAP financial metrics including a reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

IMPACT OF ECONOMIC TRENDS

The continued disruption in economic markets due to inflation, changing interest rates, business interruptions due to natural disasters and changes in weather patterns, employee shortages, and supply chain issues, all pose challenges which may adversely affect our future performance. The Company continues to execute various strategies previously implemented to help mitigate the impact of these economic disruptors. However, the Company cannot reasonably estimate whether these strategies will help mitigate the impact of these economic disruptors in the future.

Additionally, the Company continues to monitor ongoing changes to global trade policies, including the imposition of tariffs. The broader economic impact of these policies is uncertain, and while we may experience changes in fleet-related expenses and materials and supplies, we do not expect to be materially affected.

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements reflect estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company considered the impact of economic trends on the assumptions and estimates used in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial results for the quarter have been made. These adjustments are

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of a normal recurring nature but are complicated by the continued uncertainty surrounding these economic trends. The severity, magnitude and duration of certain economic trends continue to be uncertain and are difficult to predict. Therefore, our accounting estimates and assumptions may change over time in response to economic trends and may change materially in future periods.

The extent to which these economic trends will continue to impact the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations is uncertain. Therefore, we cannot reasonably estimate the full future impacts of these matters at this time.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter ended March 31, 2025 compared to quarter ended March 31, 2024

Three Months Ended March 31,
Variance
(in thousands, except per share data)20252024$%
GAAP Metrics
Revenues$822,504$748,349$74,1559.9%
Gross profit (1)$422,370$382,791$39,57910.3%
Gross profit margin (1)51.4%51.2%20bps
Operating income$142,648$132,424$10,2247.7%
Operating income margin17.3%17.7%(40)bps
Net income$105,248$94,394$10,85411.5%
EPS$0.22$0.19$0.0315.8%
Operating cash flow$146,892$127,433$19,45915.3%
Non-GAAP Metrics
Adjusted operating income (2)$146,861$137,689$9,1726.7%
Adjusted operating margin (2)17.9%18.4%(50)bps
Adjusted net income (2)$107,868$98,357$9,5119.7%
Adjusted EPS (2)$0.22$0.20$0.0210.0%
Adjusted EBITDA (2)$171,857$160,783$11,0746.9%
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)20.9%21.5%(60)bps
Free cash flow (2)$140,111$120,262$19,84916.5%

(1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization

(2) Amounts are non-GAAP financial measures. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" of this Form 10-Q for a discussion of non-GAAP financial metrics including a reconciliation of the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

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The following table presents financial information, including our significant expense categories, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:

Three Months Ended March 31,
(un

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

For information regarding our exposure to certain market risks, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” in Part II, Item 7.A of our 2024 Form 10-K. There were no material changes to our market risk exposure during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

The Disclosure Committee, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2025 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the

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Evaluation Date to ensure that the information required to be included in reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter ended March 31, 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are involved in, and will continue to be involved in, various claims, arbitrations, contractual disputes, investigations, litigation, and tax and other regulatory matters relating to, and arising out of, our businesses and our operations. These matters may involve, but are not limited to, allegations that our services or vehicles caused damage or injury, claims that our services did not achieve the desired results, claims related to acquisitions and allegations by federal, state or local authorities, including taxing authorities, of violations of regulations or statutes. In addition, we are parties to employment-related investigations, cases, and claims from time to time, which may include claims on a representative or class action basis alleging wage and hour law violations, claims filed under California's Private Attorneys General Act, and claims related to our enforcement of post-employment restrictive covenants. We are also involved from time to time in certain environmental matters primarily arising in the normal course of business.We evaluate pending and threatened claims and establish loss contingency reserves based upon outcomes we currently believe to be probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with ASC 450.

The Company retains, up to specified limits, certain risks related to general liability, workers’ compensation and auto liability. The estimated costs of existing and future claims under the retained loss program are accrued based upon historical trends as incidents occur, whether reported or unreported (although actual settlement of the claims may not be made until future periods) and may be subsequently revised based on developments relating to such claims. The Company contracts with an independent third party to provide the Company an estimated liability based upon historical claims information. The actuarial study is a major consideration in establishing the reserve, along with management’s knowledge of changes in business practice and existing claims compared to current balances. Management’s judgment is inherently subjective as a number of factors are outside management’s knowledge and control. Additionally, historical information is not always an accurate indication of future events. The accruals and reserves we hold are based on estimates that involve a degree of judgment and are inherently variable and could be overestimated or insufficient. If actual claims exceed our estimates, our operating results could be materially affected, and our ability to take timely corrective actions to limit future costs may be limited.

Item 103 of SEC Regulation S-K requires disclosure of certain environmental legal proceedings if the proceeding reasonably involves potential monetary sanctions of $300,000 or more. The Company has received a notice of alleged violations and information requests from local governmental authorities in California for our Orkin and Clark Pest Control operations and is currently working with several local governments regarding compliance with environmental regulations governing the management of hazardous waste and pesticide disposal. The investigation appears to be part of a broader effort to investigate waste handling and disposal processes of a number of industries. While we are unable to predict the outcome of this investigation, we do not believe the outcome will have a material effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.

Management does not believe that any pending claim, proceeding or litigation, regulatory action or investigation, either alone or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity; however, it is possible that an unfavorable outcome of some or all of the matters could result in a charge that might be material to the results of an individual quarter or year.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2024.

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

The following table presents the Company's share repurchase activity for the period from January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025.

PeriodTotal number of shares purchased (1)Weighted- average price paid per shareTotal number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced repurchases (2)Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the repurchase plan (2)
January 1 to 31, 2025170,893$48.99—11,415,625
February 1 to 28, 2025122,902$50.84—11,415,625
March 1 to 31, 2025323$53.78—11,415,625
Total294,118—

(1)Represents shares withheld by the Company in connection with tax withholding obligations of its employees upon vesting of such employees' restricted stock awards.

(2)The Company has a share repurchase plan, adopted in 2012, to repurchase up to 16.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock. The plan has no expiration date. As of March 31, 2025, the Company had a remaining authorization to repurchase 11.4 million shares of the Company's common stock under this program.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

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Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

Securities Trading Plans of Directors and Executive Officers

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the following directors and “officers” (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) adopted, modified or terminated contracts, instructions or written plans for the sale of the Company’s securities, each of which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act, referred to as Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.

Name and TitleDate of Adoption of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading PlanScheduled Expiration Date of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading PlanTotal Amount of Securities to Be SoldTransactions Pursuant to 10b5-1 Trading PlanEarly Termination of the Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan
John F. Wilson Executive Chairman of the BoardFebruary 27, 2025None70,000 shares of Company common stockSales to occur on or after May 29, 2025, if certain limit prices are metNot Applicable
Jerry E. Gahlhoff, Jr. Chief Executive Officer and PresidentMarch 10, 2025October 31, 202515,000 shares of Company common stockSales to occur on or after June 11, 2025, if certain limit prices are metIf all 15,000 shares are sold prior to the scheduled expiration date, the trading plan will terminate on such earlier date

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.Exhibit DescriptionIncorporated By ReferenceFiled Herewith
FormDateNumber
3.1Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated July 28, 198110-QAugust 1, 2005(3)(i)(A)
3.2Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated August 20, 198710-KMarch 11, 2005(3)(i)(B)
3.3Certificate of Change of Location of Registered Office and of Registered Agent, dated March 22, 199410-QAugust 1, 2005(3)(i)(C)
3.4Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated April 26, 201110-KFebruary 25, 2015(3)(i)(E)
3.5Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated April 28, 201510-QJuly 29, 2015(3)(i)(F)
3.6Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated April 23, 201910-QApril 26, 2019(3)(i)(G)
3.7Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Rollins, Inc., dated April 27, 202110-QJuly 30, 2021(3)(i)(H)
3.8Amended and Restated By-Laws of Rollins, Inc., dated July 23, 202410-QJuly 25, 20243.8
4.1Form of Common Stock Certificate of Rollins, Inc.10-KMarch 26, 1999(4)
4.2Description of Registrant’s Securities10-KFebruary 28, 20204(b)
31.1Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002X
31.2Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-K, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002X
32.1**Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002X
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentX
101.SCHInline XBRL Schema DocumentX
101.CALInline XBRL Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
101.LABInline XBRL Labels Linkbase DocumentX
101.PREInline XBRL Presentation Linkbase DocumentX
101.DEFInline XBRL Definition Linkbase DocumentX
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document)X

** Furnished with this report

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

ROLLINS, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: April 24, 2025By:/s/ Kenneth D. Krause
Kenneth D. Krause
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer