Toronto has ranked first on Orkin Canada's annual "bed buggiest" cities list, joining Paris, France in the global bed bug limelight

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Orkin Canada has released its annual list of the top 25 "bed buggiest" cities in Canada, with Toronto claiming the top spot for the seventh year in a row.

Vancouver dropped from second to sixth place on this year's ranking, while Sudbury rose to second place and Oshawa to third. Winnipeg also cracked the top ten this year after placing eleventh in 2022, now ranking seventh across the country.

What home and business owners can do to prevent infestations this spring

ATLANTA, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami ranks #1 on Orkin's Top 50 Termite cities list for the second year in a row, and once again Los Angeles ranks #2. While Tampa held onto third place, and New York City jumped five spots to claim #4 on the list. Washington, D.C., rounds out the Top 5. Four cities are new to this year's list, including Louisville, which climbed a whopping 34 spots to make this year's Top 50 cities.

ATLANTA, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that Kenneth Krause, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer plans to present at the 2024 Bank of America Information and Business Services Conference at the Bank of America Tower in New York City on March 14th, 2024, from 10:40 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. E.T.

This event will be webcast live and can be accessed at https://www.rollins.com/news-events/ir-calendar. Following the presentation, a replay will be available for 180 days at the link listed above, under the "News and Events" menu. Please note that the schedule above is subject to change.

Announces Nomination of Dale Jones for Election to Board of Directors at 2024 Annual MeetingLead Director Jerry Nix to Retire, Effective at 2024 Annual Meeting

ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that Dale Jones has been nominated by the Board of Directors (the "Board") for election to the Board at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting").

Strong Revenue Growth Drives Double-Digit Increase to Earnings in Fourth Quarter and Full Year

ATLANTA, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023.

2023 Fourth Quarter Highlights

(All comparisons against the fourth quarter of 2022 unless otherwise noted.)

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), a premier global consumer and commercial services company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.15 per share payable March 11, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2024.  This represents an increase of 15 percent from the same quarter a year ago.

Consider these bed bug prevention tips to avoid bringing these stealthy pests home

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Windy City is taking up residence as one of the worst cities for bed bugs taking the #1 spot on Orkin's Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List for the fourth year in a row. Chicago, New York, and Philadelphia hold onto the top three spots, ranking first, second and third, respectively for cities with most bed bugs. Greensboro, N.C. saw the largest jump this year, moving up twenty-fife spots into the Top Twenty, with Milwaukee (#25) moving up the list by fifteen and Tampa (#31) moving up by ten.

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year financial results for the period ended December 31, 2023, after the market closes on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. In conjunction with its release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company's financial and operating results before the market opens on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

ATLANTA, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that Rollins Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Kenneth Krause will present at the following conference:

Baird 2023 Global Industrial Conference at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago Hotel, November 9th, 2023, from 8:55 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. E.T.

This event will be webcast live and can be accessed at https://www.rollins.com/news-events/ir-calendar. Following the presentation, a replay will be available for 180 days at the link listed above, under the "News and Events" menu. Please note that the schedule above is subject to change.

15% growth in revenue drives an 18% improvement in GAAP EPS and 27% improvement in Adjusted EPS

ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, reported unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2023.

Key Highlights

Third quarter revenues were $840 million, an increase of 15.2% over the third quarter 2022 with organic revenues* increasing 8.4%. The stronger dollar versus foreign currencies in countries where we operate reduced revenues by 10 basis points during the quarter.  Quarterly operating income was $177 million, an increase of 21.8% over the third quarter of 2022. Quarterly operating margin was 21.1% of revenue, an increase of 120 basis points over the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted operating income* was $188 million, an increase of 29.0% over the prior year. Adjusted operating income margin* was 22.3%, an increase of 240 basis points over the prior year.  Quarterly net income was $128 million, an increase of 17.3% over the prior year net income. Adjusted net income* was $136 million, an increase of 24.4% over the prior year.  Quarterly EPS was $0.26 per diluted share, an 18.2% increase over the prior year EPS of $0.22. Adjusted EPS* was $0.28 per diluted share, an increase of 27.3% over the prior year.  Adjusted EBITDA* was $209 million for the quarter, an increase of 22.7%. Adjusted EBITDA margin* was 24.8% of revenue, an increase of 150 basis points over the third quarter of 2022.  Operating cash flow was $127 million for the quarter and was $376 million for the first nine months of the year. The slower growth in operating cash flow in Q3 was due to the timing of payments related to certain payables. The Company invested $21 million in acquisitions, $7 million in capital expenditures, paid dividends totaling $64 million, and repurchased $300 million of its stock during the quarter. Year to date, the Company has invested $349 million in acquisitions, $21 million in capital expenditures, paid dividends totaling $192 million and repurchased $315 million of its stock.

ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL), a premier global consumer and commercial services company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.15 per share payable December 11, 2023 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 10, 2023.  This represents an increase of 15 percent from the same quarter a year ago.

"Rollins has a consistent and long-standing history of increasing our dividend as we grow our business," said Kenneth Krause, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. "The 15 percent dividend increase reflects our commitment to return capital to shareholders and the confidence we have in our future," Mr. Krause, concluded.

Los Angeles Reclaims Second Spot, New York Drops to Third

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago continues its first-place run in the rat race, topping Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest Cities List for the ninth year in a row. Los Angeles moved up to the #2 ranking while New York rounds out the top three spots. Jumping up 10 spots this year is Houston to #20, and Greensboro, N.C., moves up 17 spots to take #50.

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it will release its third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2023, after the market closes on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. In conjunction with its release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company's financial and operating results before the market opens on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.