17.   CASH DIVIDEND

The Board of Directors, at its quarterly meeting on January 24, 2012, approved a 14.3% increase in the Company's quarterly dividend. The increased regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share will be payable March 9, 2012 to stockholders of record at the close of business February 10, 2012. 2012 marked the tenth consecutive year Rollins, Inc.'s board of directors has increased the Company's dividend a minimum of 12% or greater.