ROLLINS, INC. (NYSE:ROL) Files An 8-K Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 7, 2019, Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) and certain of its affiliates entered into certain agreements providing for the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of a pest control business as follows: (a) a Stock Purchase Agreement among the Company, Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Inc. (“Clark Pest Control”), JJT King, Inc., and the stockholders of Clark Pest Control to which the Company will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Clark Pest Control, (b) a Real Estate Purchase Agreement between RCI-King, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Clarkson California Properties to which an affiliate of the Company will acquire certain real estate used in Clark Pest Control’s business, and (c) an Asset Purchase Agreement between King Distribution, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Geotech Supply Co., LLC to which an affiliate of the Company will acquire certain assets used in the business of distributing certain equipment and supplies related to the pest control business of Clark Pest Control. The purchase price was negotiated at arm’s-length and the agreement contains customary representations, warranties, noncompetition agreements and holdback provisions.
The closing of the Acquisition is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions including the truth and accuracy of the representations and warranties of the sellers, the performance of the obligation of the sellers, and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals.
About ROLLINS, INC. (NYSE:ROL)
Rollins, Inc. is a service company, which provides pest and termite control services. The Company operates in pest and termite control business segment. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides its services to both residential and commercial customers in North America and Australia with international franchises in Central America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Asia, the Mediterranean, Europe, Africa, and Mexico. Its subsidiaries include Orkin LLC. (Orkin), Western Pest Services (Western), The Industrial Fumigant Company, LLC, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Rollins Australia and Rollins Wildlife Services. Orkin is a pest and termite control company. Orkin provides pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents and insects to homes and businesses, including hotels, food service establishments, food manufacturers, retailers and transportation companies. Orkin operates under the Orkin, Orkin Canada and the Acurid names. Western is a pest control service company.
