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- Departure of CFO (new) — CFO Kenneth Krause resigned effective June 15, 2026, though the filing explicitly states no disagreement with the Company on operations, policies, or practices.
Rollins CFO Kenneth Krause resigns; CAO William Harkins promoted to CFO effective June 15
Filed May 27, 2026 · Period ending May 26, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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William Harkins, current Chief Accounting Officer since March 2025, appointed Executive Vice President and CFO effective June 15, 2026, with $610,000 base salary and $500,000 one-time restricted stock award.
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CFO Kenneth Krause resigned May 26 to pursue another opportunity, with no disagreement on company operations or policies. He will provide advisory services through September 30, 2026.
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Harkins brings extensive accounting experience from Mohawk Industries, Mars, Coca-Cola, and Ernst & Young. His compensation includes adjusted bonus and equity grant opportunities commensurate with CFO role.
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Krause's separation agreement allows 8,000 restricted stock shares to vest February 20, 2027, contingent on completing advisory period. He remains subject to 24-month non-compete and non-solicitation covenants.
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Summary
Rollins announced a leadership transition in its finance organization, with CFO Kenneth Krause resigning to pursue another opportunity and Chief Accounting Officer William Harkins stepping up to replace him effective June 15, 2026. The company emphasized that Krause's departure involves no disagreement on company matters, and he will continue providing advisory services through September.
Harkins has been CAO since March 2025 and brings deep accounting expertise from previous roles at major corporations including Mohawk Industries, Mars, and Coca-Cola, plus Big Four experience at Ernst & Young. For retail investors, this represents a planned succession with internal promotion rather than an emergency replacement.
The company is elevating someone already familiar with Rollins' financials, which should minimize disruption. Harkins' compensation package—$610,000 base salary plus a $500,000 restricted stock award vesting over three years—aligns his interests with shareholders and suggests confidence from the board. Watch for Rollins' next earnings call and Q2 results to assess whether the CFO transition affects financial reporting quality or strategic initiatives. Any changes in financial guidance or accounting policies in coming quarters would warrant closer scrutiny during this leadership change.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Rollins, Inc. (the “Company”) approved the appointment of William Harkins, who is currently the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”), to also become the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective June 15, 2026 (the “CFO Transition Date”).
William Harkins, currently the Company's Chief Accounting Officer since March 2025, was appointed as Executive Vice President and CFO effective June 15, 2026. He has extensive accounting experience including roles at Mohawk Industries, Mars, Coca-Cola, and Ernst & Young.
Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Rollins disclosed a separation agreement dated May 26, 2026, with details provided in an accompanying press release.
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Separation Agreement, dated May 26, 2026
Rollins has entered into a separation agreement dated May 26, 2026. The 8-K does not specify the parties involved or the terms, but references Exhibit 10.1 for the full agreement and a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for additional details. Separation agreements typically involve executive departures or organizational restructuring.
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