ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
10-Q, 1994-04-27
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                                UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C.  20549



                                  FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

/ X /     QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended          March 31, 1994                       

                                     OR
 
/___/     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
          AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
       
For the transition period from                       to                       

Commission file number        1-8368       

                       ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.                   
           (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


         DELAWARE                                              51-0228924     
(State or other jurisdiction of                            (I.R.S. Employer
 incorporation or organization)                           Identification No.)


One Rollins Plaza, Wilmington, Delaware                          19803        
(Address of principal executive offices)                      (Zip Code)

                                 (302) 426-3314                               
            (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.


                                                                              
                                                 Yes   X     No _____ 

     The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of
March 31, 1994 was 60,375,811.




FORM 10-Q                                                         Page 2 of 8

                       PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

    The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not
include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the
three months and six months ended March 31, 1994 are not necessarily indicative
of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 1994. 
These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report to Shareholders and Form
10-K for the year ended September 30, 1993.

                    ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                 ($000 Omitted Except for Per Share Amounts)

                                      Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
                                           March 31,           March 31,    
                                        1994     1993       1994      1993 

Operating revenues                    $ 41,363  $54,614   $ 88,878  $113,599

Operating expenses                      33,631   37,431     68,232    74,409
Special charge                          14,500     -        14,500      -
Depreciation                             5,925    5,213     11,455    10,348
Selling and administrative expenses      6,914    7,160     13,929    14,448
Interest expense                            83      119        225       239
                                        61,053   49,923    108,341    99,444

Earnings (loss) before income taxes
  (benefit) and cumulative effect
  of change in accounting principle    (19,690)   4,691    (19,463)   14,155

Income taxes (benefit)                  (7,317)   1,810     (7,196)    5,208
Earnings (loss) before cumulative
  effect of change in accounting
  principle                            (12,373)   2,881    (12,267)    8,947

Cumulative effect (to September 30,
  1993) of adoption of SFAS No. 109       -        -           543      -   
Net earnings (loss)                   $(12,373) $ 2,881   $(11,724) $  8,947

Earnings (loss) per share:
  Earnings (loss) before cumulative 
    effect of change in accounting 
    principle                         $   (.20) $   .05   $   (.20) $    .15
  Cumulative effect of adoption of 
    SFAS No. 109                          -        -           .01      -   
                                      $   (.20) $   .05   $   (.19) $    .15

Average common shares and equivalents
  outstanding (000)                                         60,376    60,498

Dividends paid per common share         None    $ .02 1/2    None   $    .05
FORM 10-Q                                                         Page 3 of 8


                    ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                               ($000 Omitted)

                                                   March 31,    September 30,
               ASSETS                                1994           1993  

Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents (includes short-term 
    investments of: $42,801-March;    
    $44,218-September)                             $ 44,121       $ 47,487
  Accounts receivable, net                           29,494         30,311
  Deferred income taxes                               5,033          3,514
  Income taxes recoverable                            4,539          1,446 
  Other current assets                                8,556          6,612
        Total current assets                         91,743         89,370

Property and equipment, at cost     
  Land                                               28,606         27,861
  Buildings                                          30,085         28,150
  Equipment and vehicles                            186,533        186,075
  Site improvements                                  27,153         25,406
  Construction in progress                           10,361         20,409
  Accumulated depreciation                         (116,611)      (106,903)
                                                    166,127        180,998
Other assets                                          7,697          8,273
                                                   $265,567       $278,641
     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities 
  Accounts payable                                 $  7,657       $  7,067
  Accrued liabilities                                11,242         12,119
  Accrued remediation and other costs                 5,066          4,697
  Current maturities of long-term debt                  662            623
        Total current liabilities                    24,627         24,506

Long-term debt                                        4,141          4,632
Deferred income taxes                                12,982         15,374
Accrued remediation and other costs                  15,350         16,358
Other liabilities                                     7,296          4,964
 
Commitments and contingent liabilities
  See Part II, Item 1 Legal Proceedings

Shareholders' equity               
  Preferred stock, $1 par value,                           
    1,000,000 shares authorized; issued and
    outstanding - None 
  Common stock, $1 par value, 120,000,000 shares 
    authorized; issued and outstanding:                   
    March-60,375,811; September-60,350,254           60,376         60,350
  Capital in excess of par value                      4,650          4,588
  Retained earnings                                 136,145        147,869
        Total shareholders' equity                  201,171        212,807
                                                   $265,567       $278,641

FORM 10-Q                                                         Page 4 of 8


                    ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                               ($000 Omitted)



                                                        Six Months Ended 
                                                             March 31,    
                                                         1994       1993   

Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net (loss) earnings                                  $(11,724)  $  8,947
  Reconciliation of net (loss) earnings to 
    net cash flows from operating activities:
    Special charge                                       14,500       -
    Expenditures charged to accrued remediation 
      and other costs, net                                 (639)    (2,181)
    Depreciation                                         11,455     10,348
    Current and deferred income taxes                    (7,004)    (1,772)
    Decrease in accounts receivable                         817      4,212 
    (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued 
      liabilities                                          (287)    (4,424)
    Other, net                                           (2,968)      (856)
    Net cash flows from operating activities              4,150     14,274
            
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchase of property and equipment                     (7,209)   (20,622)
  Proceeds from sale of equipment                            57         67
    Net cash flows (used in) investing activities        (7,152)   (20,555)

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Repayment of long-term debt                              (452)    (1,205)
  Dividend payments                                        -        (3,015)
  Exercise of stock options                                  88        221
    Net cash flows (used in) financing activities          (364)    (3,999)
  
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents              (3,366)   (10,280)

Cash and cash equivalents:

  Beginning of period                                    47,487     55,120
  End of period                                        $ 44,121   $ 44,840
                               
Supplemental information:

  Interest paid                                        $   511    $   517
  Income taxes (recovered) paid                        $  (733)   $ 6,798


   






FORM 10-Q                                                      Page 5 of 8


Item  2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations

Results of Operations:  Six Months Ended March 31, 1994 vs. Six Months Ended
March 31, 1993

     Revenues for the first six months decreased by $24,721,000 (21.8%) due
mainly to the continued weak conditions in the hazardous waste treatment
market and the extreme winter weather in the Northeast and Midwest during
January and February of 1994.  The reduced revenues reflect a lower volume
processed at lower average prices.

     A review was made of the Company's assets at March 31, 1994.  As a
result of this review, a Special Charge before taxes of $14,500,000
($9,031,000 after taxes) was recorded in the second quarter for:  (1)
various engineering and other expenditures on capital projects no longer
considered viable in the current business climate ($8,200,000); (2) future
estimated expenditures for landfill capping and related activities
($5,000,000); and (3) miscellaneous items ($1,300,000).

     Operating expenses decreased by $6,177,000 (8.3%) reflecting the
reduced level of revenues along with the impact of personnel cutbacks and
other cost reduction efforts.  Operating costs as a percentage of revenues
increased to 76.8% in 1994 from 65.5% in 1993 due mainly to the decrease in
revenues.

     Depreciation increased by $1,107,000 (10.7%) due to the Company's
capital expenditure program to upgrade equipment, improve operating
efficiency and comply with changing regulations.

     Selling and administrative expenses decreased by $519,000 (3.6%) due
mainly to lower commissions and other compensation expenses related to the
lower level of revenues and personnel cutbacks under the Company's cost
reduction program.  As a percentage of revenues, selling and administrative
expenses were 15.7% in 1994 and 12.7% in 1993 due mainly to the lower
revenues.

     The income tax benefit recorded for the six months ended March 31, 1994
was based on an estimated effective rate of 37.0%.  The income tax charge
for 1993 was based on an estimated effective rate of 36.8%.

     The net loss for the first six months of 1994 was $11,724,000 or $.19
per share compared to net earnings of $8,947,000 or $.15 per share in 1993. 
The Special Charge of $14,500,000 ($9,031,000 after taxes) included in the
net loss for the quarter and the six months ended March 31, 1994 amounted to
$.15 per share.  The cumulative effect to September 30, 1993 of the adoption
of SFAS No. 109, Accounting For Income Taxes, in the first quarter of 1994
resulted in a favorable adjustment to net earnings of $543,000 or $.01 per
share.  Exclusive of the Special Charge and the cumulative effect of the
change in accounting principle, the Company had a net loss of $3,236,000 or
$.05 per share.






FORM 10-Q                                                      Page 6 of 8


Results of Operations:  Three Months Ended March 31, 1994 vs. Three Months
Ended March 31, 1993

     Revenues decreased by $13,251,000 (24.3%) due to the continued weak
conditions in the hazardous waste treatment market and the extreme winter
weather in the Northeast and Midwest.  The reduced revenues reflect lower
volume processed at lower average prices.

     As discussed above, a Special Charge of $14,500,000 ($9,031,000 after
taxes) was recorded in the second quarter ended March 31, 1994.

     Operating expenses decreased by $3,800,000 (10.2%) reflecting the
reduced level of revenues along with the impact of personnel cutbacks and
other cost reduction efforts.  As a percentage of revenues, operating
expenses were 81.3% in 1994 compared to 68.5% in 1993 due mainly to the
reduction in revenues.

     Depreciation increased by $712,000 (13.7%) due to the Company's capital
expenditure program to upgrade its equipment, improve operating efficiency
and comply with changing regulations.

    Selling and administrative expenses decreased by $246,000 (3.4%) due
mainly to lower compensation costs resulting from the Company's cost
reduction efforts.  Selling and administrative expenses were 16.7% of
revenues in 1994 compared to 13.1% in 1993 due mainly to the lower revenues.

     The income tax benefit recorded for the quarter ended March 31, 1994
was based on an estimated annual effective rate of 37.0%.  The income tax
charge for the quarter ended March 31, 1993 was based on an estimated annual
effective rate of 36.8%.

     The net loss for the second quarter was $12,373,000 or $.20 per share
compared with net earnings of $2,881,000 or $.05 per share in 1993.  The
1994 net loss included the Special Charge of $14,500,000 ($9,031,000 after
taxes) or $.15 per share.  Exclusive of the Special Charge, the net loss
from operations was $3,342,000 or $.05 per share.

     Earnings from operations continue to be adversely affected by the weak
conditions in the hazardous waste treatment market.  The Company is
continuing its comprehensive program to improve its competitive position and
its profitability.  This program includes Company-wide cost reductions
including elimination of salary increases and personnel cutbacks where
appropriate.  In addition, the Company is directing capital expenditures at
improving material handling and other capabilities.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

    The Company's financial condition continues to be strong despite the
reduced earnings of the last several quarters.  The Special Charge of
$14,500,000 in the second quarter did not affect current cash flow.  The
accruals for landfill capping and other costs included in the Special Charge
will require cash outlays in future periods.




FORM 10-Q                                                      Page 7 of 8


     The Company's reduced capital expenditures were financed with the cash
flow from operations and funds on hand.

     The Board of Directors of the Company suspended the payment of
dividends on its common stock at its October 29, 1993 meeting to retain
these funds within the Company for use in its capital improvement program. 
The Board of Directors will periodically review the resumption of future
dividend payments. 
 
     Otherwise, there have been no material changes in the Company's
financial condition and its liquidity and capital resources since September
30, 1993.  For further details, see page 14 of the Company's 1993 Annual
Report to Shareholders.


                        PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

    There have been no additional significant legal proceedings nor any
material changes in the legal proceedings reported on pages 3 through 5 of
the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1993.
    
Item 2.  Changes in Securities

     None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     None.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on January 28,
1994.  The Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan was approved as proposed by
Proposal No. 2 of the NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS TO BE HELD ON
JANUARY 28, 1994.  At the meeting, 48,029,202 affirmative votes and
3,032,038 negative votes were cast on Proposal No. 2, while 1,570,244 shares
abstained.

Item 5.  Other Information

     None.

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     None.










FORM 10-Q                                                      Page 8 of 8
                                SIGNATURES


       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



   DATE:    April 27, 1994            ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 
  
                                                   (Registrant)




                                   _________________________________________

                                   Nicholas Pappas
                                   President and Chief Operating Officer



                                   _________________________________________
                                   Leo F. Rattigan, Jr.
                                   Vice President-Finance and Treasurer 
                                   Chief Financial Officer   
                                   Chief Accounting Officer































FORM 10-Q                                                      Page 8 of 8
                                SIGNATURES


       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



   DATE:    April 27, 1994            ROLLINS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. 
  
                                                   (Registrant)




                                   /s/ Nicholas Pappas                     
                                   Nicholas Pappas
                                   President and Chief Operating Officer



                                   /s/ Leo F. Rattigan, Jr.                
                                   Leo F. Rattigan, Jr.
                                   Vice President-Finance and Treasurer 
                                   Chief Financial Officer   
                                   Chief Accounting Officer


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