-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, IVIRT1bweHNHTrCox/Kkck60Agu9zsWGb8pRRjHOi0qRr3QWUhjn60lVFHQFpp+o UZzuCZqy2F7jR2uNFGPFmw== 0001104659-10-038378.txt : 20100716 0001104659-10-038378.hdr.sgml : 20100716 20100716163156 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-10-038378 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100713 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20100716 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100716 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ROLLINS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000084839 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-TO DWELLINGS & OTHER BUILDINGS [7340] IRS NUMBER: 510068479 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-04422 FILM NUMBER: 10956713 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2170 PIEDMONT RD NE CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30324 BUSINESS PHONE: 4048882000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2170 PIEDMONT ROAD NE CITY: ATLANTA STATE: GA ZIP: 30324 8-K 1 a10-14158_18k.htm 8-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 13, 2010

 

ROLLINS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-4422

 

51-0068479

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

2170 Piedmont Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30324

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (404) 888-2000

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

ITEM 8.01. Other Events.

 

The information provided pursuant to this Item 8.01 is to be considered “filed” under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and incorporated by reference into those filings of Rollins, Inc (the “Company”) that provide for the incorporation of all reports and documents filed by the Company under the Exchange Act.

 

On July 13, 2010, Rollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer and commercial services company (NYSE Ticker Symbol — ROL), announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waltham Services, Inc.

 

Except for the historical information contained in this report, the statements made by the Company are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. All such statements are subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company’s future performance could differ significantly from the expectations of management and from results expressed or implied in the Press Release. See the risk factors contained under the caption “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Press Release for a discussion of certain risks and uncertainties that may impact such forward-looking statements. For further information on other risk factors, please refer to the “Risk Factors” contained in the Company’s Form 10-K filed February 25, 2010 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any obligation or duty to update or modify these forward-looking statements.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release Dated July 13, 2010

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

ROLLINS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date: July 13, 2010

By:

/s/Harry J. Cynkus

 

Name:

Harry J. Cynkus

 

Title:

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EX-99.1 2 a10-14158_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

For Further Information Contact

Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Rollins, Inc. to Acquire Waltham Services, Inc.

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA, July 13, 2010: Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) a premier international consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Waltham Services, Inc.  The acquisition is expected to close by the end of July 2010.

 

Waltham Services, Inc. was established in 1893 in Waltham, Massachusetts. Waltham Services with annual revenues exceeding $17 million is a leading provider of advanced pest management, serving New England and New York. Waltham’s primary service is commercial and residential pest control. Following the acquisition, Waltham will operate independently to preserve its successful brand and loyal customers.  Prior to the acquisition, Waltham was ranked as the 33rd largest company in the industry.

 

Glen Rollins, Executive Vice President of Rollins, Inc. and President of Orkin, LLC commented, “We are most pleased to welcome Waltham Services to the Rollins family of leading pest control brands.  They have an outstanding management team and the company has, in fact, worked with Western Pest Services for over 40 years. This week, along with Waltham’s leadership, I will visit with their team and personally meet many of the fine individuals who are contributing to the company’s success. We feel fortunate to be joining with the oldest and finest pest control company in New England, whose talented associates will greatly enhance our service network.”

 

About Rollins

 

Rollins, Inc. is a premier North American consumer and commercial services company. Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Orkin, LLC., PCO Services, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Western Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, Waltham Services, Inc. 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, Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean and Europe 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, www.walthamservices.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

 

The above release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations regarding the completion of the transaction, the Company’s expectations for the successful nature of the Waltham Services, Inc. transaction, our ability to preserve the Waltham brand and loyal customers, and enhanced services to our customers. 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; the ability of the Company to complete the

 



 

acquisition; the Company’s ability to identify and integrate potential acquisitions; competitive factors and pricing practices; and potential increases in labor costs. 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.

 

SOURCE Rollins, Inc.

 

CONTACT:

Harry J. Cynkus

of Rollins, Inc.

+1-404-888-2922

 


 

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