PRESS RELEASE
Published on January 6, 2005
Exhibit 99.1 For Further Information Contact
Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS STOCK BUY-BACK
ATLANTA, GEORGIA, January 4, 2005: Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services
company (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ROL), reported that during its fourth quarter
ended December 31, 2004 it had purchased for cash 38,000 shares of its $1 par
value common stock. The Board of Directors previously approved a program
authorizing the repurchase of up to 2.0 million shares. Since the program's
inception, 1,388,316 shares have been repurchased, and 611,684 additional shares
may be purchased under this program. The program does not have an expiration
date.
Rollins, Inc. is one of the nation's largest consumer services companies.
Through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Orkin, Inc. and Western Pest Services,
the Company provides essential pest control services and protection against
termite damage, rodents, and insects to approximately 1.7 million customers in
the United States, Canada, and Mexico from over 400 locations. You can learn
more about Orkin by visiting our websites at www.orkin.com and www.rollins.com.
You can also find this and other news releases at www.rollins.com by accessing
the news releases button.
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