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ATLANTA - Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), a leading global consumer and commercial services company with a market capitalization of $25.2 billion, has announced the nomination of Paul D. Donahue for election to its Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains impressive gross profit margins of 52.7% and has demonstrated solid revenue growth of 10.3% over the last twelve months.
Donahue, currently the Non-Executive Chairman of Genuine Parts Company (GPC), has an extensive background in executive leadership. With over two decades at GPC, he has held pivotal roles including CEO and Chairman, bringing valuable experience to Rollins. His career began at Newell Companies in 1978, progressing through various sales and management positions. This appointment comes as Rollins maintains a strong financial health rating, according to InvestingPro’s comprehensive analysis, which reveals 17+ additional insights available to subscribers.
In addition to his corporate roles, Donahue is known for his active community involvement, contributing to several non-profit organizations and serving on multiple boards, such as the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Truist Bank’s Board of Directors.
John F. Wilson, Executive Chairman of Rollins, expressed confidence in Donahue’s potential contributions, highlighting his leadership experience and business acumen as assets that will benefit the company.
Rollins, parent company to Orkin and other notable pest control brands, operates in multiple continents and employs over 20,000 people. The company provides essential pest control services to millions of customers worldwide, having maintained dividend payments for 55 consecutive years and raised them for 22 straight years. The upcoming Annual Meeting will include the election of Donahue to the Board, where he is expected to leverage his experience for the growth and strategic direction of the company. For detailed analysis and valuation metrics, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.
This announcement is based on a press release statement from Rollins, Inc.
In other recent news, Rollins Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, meeting analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.23 and surpassing revenue forecasts by reaching $832 million. The company’s full-year revenue grew by 10.3% to $3.4 billion, with a robust operating cash flow of $688 million. Additionally, Rollins announced the issuance of $500 million in senior unsecured notes with a 5.25% interest rate, due in 2035, primarily to repay outstanding borrowings and for general corporate purposes. In other developments, Jefferies raised Rollins’ stock price target to $48, maintaining a Hold rating, following the company’s strong quarterly performance. Rollins also appointed William Harkins as the new Chief Accounting Officer, effective March 17, 2025, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Mohawk Industries and The Coca-Cola Company. The company continues to expand its operations, having closed 44 acquisition deals throughout the year, further supporting its growth strategy. These recent developments reflect Rollins’ strategic financial management and ongoing efforts to optimize its capital structure and market position.
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