March’s Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) Indicates Economic Cooling as Consumer Confidence Wanes

March’s Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) Indicates Economic Cooling as Consumer Confidence Wanes

Travel Sector Shows Seasonal Strength While Overall Economy Exhibits Softening Trends

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), Zeta Global (NYSE), the AI Marketing Cloud, today released the Zeta Economic Index (ZEI) for March 2025. Powered by Zeta’s proprietary generative AI technology and real-time consumer behavior from over 245 million US consumers, the ZEI provides an insightful view of the strength and momentum of the US economy.

The March report indicates a growing decline in consumer sentiment, but spending patterns suggest that economic activity remains steady. While concerns about the broader economy continue to rise, real-time behavioral data shows that many consumers are still engaging in discretionary spending—particularly in travel—indicating a more complex economic landscape.

“What stands out in this month’s ZEI is that while we’re seeing consumers express increased concern about economic conditions, their spending behaviors are adjusting more gradually than sentiment alone would suggest,” said David A. Steinberg, Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Zeta Global. “While people are expressing more concern about the economy, their actual behavior tells a different story: one of relative resilience in key areas. The evolving relationship between consumer sentiment and spending means there are still valuable opportunities for businesses if they know where to look.”

The Economic Index Score (EIS), the ZEI’s primary measure of US economic health, declined to 68.3, marking a 3.2% month-over-month (MoM) decrease and continuing a softening trend from late 2024. Despite this decline, overall economic activity remains within the “Active” range, indicating that economic stability remains intact.

Additional takeaways from the March 2025 ZEI:

  • Discretionary Spend Propensity decreased 2.1% MoM, reflecting a more cautious approach to non-essential purchases. Meanwhile, Retail Sales Activity, a measure of actual consumer spending, posted a minimal 0.1% increase, essentially flat compared to February, suggesting consumers are becoming more deliberate with their spending decisions.
  • Travel emerged as a bright spot in March, rising 3.4 points MoM, largely driven by seasonal Spring Break activity. This uptick is in contrast to broader industry softening and highlights continued consumer willingness to prioritize certain experiences despite overall caution.
  • The New Mover Index dropped sharply by 7.0% MoM, indicating that larger financial commitments like relocating or purchasing homes are being delayed as uncertainty grows. This pullback may signal waning confidence in longer-term economic prospects.
  • Flat to down in online interest across sectors. When looking at online interest across sectors, Entertainment fell 2.9 points as consumers reduced spending on non-essential experiences, while Retail dropped 1.1 points. Technology, Healthcare, and Dining all remained largely flat, reinforcing a broader pattern of economic caution.

Unlike traditional surveys, the ZEI leverages Generative AI to analyze trillions of behavioral signals, recalibrating each month to reflect actual consumer activity. With insights derived from over 20 proprietary inputs, the index provides a comprehensive, real-time view of economic sentiment, activity, and spending trends.

The Zeta Economic Index is publicly available here and is provided as a complimentary service. It should not be considered investment advice or be relied upon to make investment decisions.

About Zeta Global

Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA) is the AI Marketing Cloud that leverages advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and trillions of consumer signals to make it easier for marketers to acquire, grow, and retain customers more efficiently. Through the Zeta Marketing Platform (ZMP), our vision is to make sophisticated marketing simple by unifying identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation into a single platform – powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and AI. Our enterprise customers across multiple verticals are empowered to personalize experiences with consumers at an individual level across every channel, delivering better results for marketing programs. Zeta was founded in 2007 by David A. Steinberg and John Sculley and is headquartered in New York City with offices around the world. To learn more, go to www.zetaglobal.com.

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The Toro Company Names Lori A. Riley Vice President, Human Resources

The Toro Company Names Lori A. Riley Vice President, Human Resources

Leadership Appointment Underscores Commitment to People-Driven Performance Culture

BLOOMINGTON, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today announced that Lori A. Riley has joined the company as its vice president of human resources, effective April 1, 2025. Riley succeeds Margeaux M. King, who left TTC in December of 2024.

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The Toro Company Names Lori Riley Vice President, Human Resources

The Toro Company Names Lori Riley Vice President, Human Resources

“We are excited to welcome Lori to The Toro Company. She brings a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and an innovative leadership style that will help us continue to grow and strengthen our global teams,” said Richard M. Olson, chairman and chief executive officer. “Lori’s extensive and diverse background will help influence meaningful change, foster collaboration and enhance functional capabilities across the organization. Her passion for building talented workforces will be instrumental in advancing key goals, while fostering strong cultural values in support of our enterprise strategic priorities.”

Riley joins TTC from Northern Tool + Equipment where she served as chief people and administrative officer. Throughout her career, she has led global corporate, technology and operations functions where she effectively aligned performance and culture, modernized talent acquisition practices, and enhanced employee engagement initiatives. She has consistently demonstrated a steadfast commitment to talent and leadership development and as a practical, solution-driven leader, her ability to unite teams around shared objectives has proven invaluable.

Prior to joining Northern Tool + Equipment, Riley served as senior vice president, human capital for Optum and chief people officer for Rally Health where she helped guide the organization through succession planning and digital transformation initiatives.

Riley has been a long-time advisory group member of the Pacer Center, an organization that advocates for children with disabilities. She also plays an active role in coordinating fundraising for the American Cancer Society. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Personnel and Industrial Relations, an MBA and a Master’s in Education from Northern Illinois University.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.6 billion in fiscal 2024, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, Spartan, BOSS, Ventrac, American Augers, Trencor, Subsite, HammerHead, Radius, Perrot, Hayter, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.

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Iveda Secures ISO 27001 Certification, Advancing Trust in High-Tech and Smart Cities

Iveda Secures ISO 27001 Certification, Advancing Trust in High-Tech and Smart Cities

Strengthening data security for government agencies, high-security enterprises, and the general public worldwide

MESA, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iveda® (NASDAQ: IVDA), a global leader in AI-driven video surveillance and smart city solutions, today announces its successful attainment of the ISO 27001 certification—one of the most stringent and widely recognized standards for information security management. Out of approximately seven million technology businesses worldwide, fewer than 70,000 share this elite certification—which measures for risk management, data protection, compliance, and ongoing improvement—placing Iveda among the top 1% in its field.

“When it comes to cutting-edge technology like AI and advanced video intelligence, people are often concerned about how their data is managed—and understandably so,” said David Ly, CEO of Iveda. “It is a great privilege to be entrusted with critical and sensitive data and achieving ISO 27001 certification shows that Iveda is committed to doing things the right way. This accomplishment positions our organization at the forefront of trust and transparency in an industry where skepticism runs high, and it gives our customers—especially those in high-security sectors—peace of mind that we take data protection seriously.”

For more than two decades, Iveda has delivered innovative, secure, and efficient technology solutions worldwide, including large-scale deployments with the New Taipei City Government in Taiwan and the Arab Organization of Industrialization in Cairo, Egypt. Additionally, major data centers around the world from Banqiao by Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan to ColoBarn here in the US, choose Iveda technology and services because of these cyber security standards.

“Security and reliability are at the core of what we do at ColoBarn,” said Mathew Schryver, President and CEO of ColoBarn, a purpose-built Tier-3 carrier-neutral, stand-alone colocation data center. “Iveda’s ISO27001 certification underscores their unwavering commitment to data protection and risk management—vital attributes when hosting mission-critical infrastructure.”

In an era when data vulnerabilities pose serious threats to organizations and individuals alike, ISO 27001 stands out as a key differentiator for those seeking a proven partner in advanced surveillance technology. Whether serving government agencies, critical infrastructure operators, or everyday citizens, Iveda remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of security and trust.

For those seeking to partner with a leader in AI and video intelligence, please contact [email protected] to learn how Iveda can provide unparalleled data protection and peace of mind.

About Iveda Solutions®

Iveda (NASDAQ:IVDA) is the provider of global solutions for cloud-based, video AI search and surveillance technologies that protect the people, places, and things that matter the most. Iveda’s technology has the power to provide instant intelligence to existing infrastructure, enabling cities and organizations around the world to seamlessly enter the fifth industrial revolution. Iveda operates at the forefront of digital transformation of cities across the world, using IoT platforms with smart sensors and devices developed to aid with use cases surrounding public safety, security, elderly care, energy efficiency, and environment preservation. Headquartered in Mesa, Arizona, with a subsidiary in Taiwan, Iveda is publicly traded under the ticker symbol “IVDA”.

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EnergyHub Partners with GM Energy to Expand Access to Utility Grid Programs for EVs and Home Energy Storage

EnergyHub Partners with GM Energy to Expand Access to Utility Grid Programs for EVs and Home Energy Storage

GMs’ electric vehicles and GM Energy’s stationary home batteries will be eligible to participate in EnergyHub flexibility programs

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
EnergyHub, a leading provider of grid-edge flexibility solutions, has partnered with GM Energy, a business unit of General Motors, to integrate GMs’ electric vehicles and home energy storage solutions into EnergyHub’s network of utility and market programs across the U.S.

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GM electric vehicles and stationary storage systems are now eligible to participate in EnergyHub utility grid programs for EVs and home energy storage. Pictured: a GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck and PowerBank stationary storage system.

GM electric vehicles and stationary storage systems are now eligible to participate in EnergyHub utility grid programs for EVs and home energy storage. Pictured: a GMC Sierra EV Denali pickup truck and PowerBank stationary storage system.

This collaboration will allow eligible owners of Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac electric vehicles or GM Energy’s PowerBank stationary storage system, to participate in EnergyHub-managed utility programs. Through these programs, customers can earn financial incentives while helping to enhance grid reliability and lower energy costs in their communities.

Starting later this year, Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac EV owners will be able to enroll in select EnergyHub programs through their local utility. This partnership enables smart or managed charging functionality, optimizing charging schedules to support bulk and distribution grid stability while maintaining customer mobility preferences.

Additionally, the GM Energy PowerBank home battery system, launched in 2024, will be available to support not only customers’ backup power needs but also support the grid during peak times while providing financial benefits.

EnergyHub’s EV managed charging programs, delivered through the company’s Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) platform, help utilities maintain grid stability through demand response and dynamic load shaping. These capabilities enable peak demand management and aid efforts to ensure EVs and other DERs do not overload local distribution infrastructure.

“Our partnership with GM is a significant step forward in expanding the reach and impact of our utility clients’ EV and stationary storage programs,” said Jeff Huron, Senior Manager, EV Strategy and Business Development at EnergyHub. “Direct integrations with automakers like GM allow us to create the best possible experience for customers while ensuring utilities are prepared for the increasing demand from electric vehicles and distributed energy resources.”

EnergyHub is a GM Energy-approved direct Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS) integration partner and will begin offering access to eligible GM electric vehicles and home energy storage systems later this year.

EnergyHub is an independent subsidiary of Alarm.com (NASDAQ: ALRM), the leading platform for intelligently connected properties.

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EnergyHub is a leading provider of clean energy software and services that unlock the full potential of distributed energy resources (DERs) for utilities, markets, and customers. With the EnergyHub Edge DERMS platform, utilities can enroll and manage DERs like thermostats, EVs, and batteries to create virtual power plants (VPPs) that deliver grid flexibility and reliability. EnergyHub helps 80+ utilities manage over 1.6M DERs and more than 2 GW of flexible capacity with customer-centric programs and cross-DER optimization. To learn more, visit www.energyhub.com.

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CyberArk Secure Browser Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

CyberArk Secure Browser Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

NEWTON, Mass. & PETACH TIKVA, Israel–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in identity security, today announced that CyberArk Secure Browser has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance, underscoring CyberArk’s commitment to apply the right level of privilege controls to secure every user’s action, from endpoint to application. This certification confirms that CyberArk Secure Browser uses effective controls and processes to secure and protect customer data, aligning with strict security standards.

CyberArk Secure Browser is the industry’s first identity-centric secure browser. Designed for distributed workforces and unmanaged endpoints, it provides easy, secure access for every user to any application and enables organizations to secure all access points and user sessions with intelligent privilege controls. This includes safeguarding against pre- and post-authentication threats, such as cookie theft and session takeover, all while maintaining a familiar, seamless and productive user experience.

SOC 2 Type 2 certification is based on the Trust Services Principles established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Find details of all of CyberArk’s compliance and certifications here.

With CyberArk Secure Browser, organizations can:

  • Helps to minimize the risk of unauthorized access stemming from the malicious use of compromised identities, endpoints, web sessions and credentials at and beyond the login stage.
  • Provide a centralized, consistent and secure launchpad to every resource and application – whether on-premises or SaaS-based – for every workforce identity and every endpoint (managed and unmanaged) across the enterprise.
  • Safeguard sensitive data, applications and infrastructure, while still offering access to users from unmanaged endpoints and meeting compliance requirements.

“CyberArk Secure Browser is key for CyberArk customers looking to protect sensitive enterprise data throughout the entire user journey and access lifecycle, at the point of login and beyond. It is vital in reducing risk from SaaS and cloud infrastructure access, where the browser is the only gateway,” said Peretz Regev, Chief Product Officer at CyberArk. “SOC 2 Type 2 compliance reflects our unwavering focus on delivering secure, scalable and efficient identity-centric solutions for modern infrastructures.”

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About CyberArk

CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR) is the global leader in identity security, trusted by organizations around the world to secure human and machine identities in the modern enterprise. CyberArk’s AI-powered Identity Security Platform applies intelligent privilege controls to every identity with continuous threat prevention, detection and response across the identity lifecycle. With CyberArk, organizations can reduce operational and security risks by enabling zero trust and least privilege with complete visibility, empowering all users and identities, including workforce, IT, developers and machines, to securely access any resource, located anywhere, from everywhere. Learn more at cyberark.com.

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PulteGroup Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List for Fifth Consecutive Year

PulteGroup Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® List for Fifth Consecutive Year

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For the fifth consecutive year, Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized PulteGroup (NYSE: PHM) as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® in 2025. This year, PulteGroup ranks 47th, demonstrating Pulte’s dedication to creating a workplace where employees thrive through meaningful collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

“Our consistent recognition on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list reflects what we value most at PulteGroup—our culture. Doing the right thing is not just good business; it is the foundation of meaningful work that moves you,” said Ryan Marshall, PulteGroup President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am proud to lead an organization where our team members find fulfillment in what they do and pride in where they work. This achievement belongs to every PulteGroup employee who makes our workplace exceptional.”

The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For is selected by Great Place To Work®, the world’s leading authority on workplace culture, and is based on confidential employee feedback from millions of U.S. employees. Along with the Great Place to Work survey of all employees, PulteGroup provided a detailed submission describing how it creates an enriching, diverse and inclusive environment for all employees through dedicated training, programming, policies, and benefits.

Among the aggregate responses provided to Great Place to Work® from PulteGroup employees:

  • 93% of respondents indicated that PulteGroup is a great place to work.
  • 95% of respondents said they are given a lot of responsibility.
  • 97% of employees were made to feel welcome when they joined the company.
  • 94% of employees said management is honest and ethical in its business practice.
  • 95% of employees are proud to tell others they work at PulteGroup.

The Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List is highly competitive. Companies are only considered for the list if they are a Great Place to Work Certified™ organization with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. Companies are assessed on their ability to create a great employee experience that cuts across job level, business unit, race, gender, age, disability status, or any aspect of employee identity.

Earning a spot on the list is an important indicator of overall company performance. Companies on the 100 Best list consistently outperform the market and exceed their competitors on key business measures like retention and innovation.

“Leaders are the reason a business succeeds or fails,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “In the more than 30 years we’ve studied the workplace, our data proves that how you treat people shows up in your financial performance.”

This year’s list of winners offers compelling insights into the workforce strategies needed to thrive in the AI era.

“When you measure trust, you uncover the potential that exists in an organization,” Bush says. “Employees at companies on this list have higher levels of trust in their leaders and in their organization, unlocking their creativity, passion, and resilience.”

“Fortune is happy to have collaborated with Great Place To Work for the 28th year to recognize the 100 Best Companies to Work For,” says Alyson Shontel, editor-in-chief of Fortune. “In a difficult macro environment with unprecedented challenges, these companies seemed to navigate their organizations toward steady and positive working environments for employees. Congratulations to all who were recognized.”

For information about career opportunities at PulteGroup, visit https://pultegroup.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PGI

About PulteGroup

PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is one of America’s largest homebuilding companies with operations in more than 45 markets throughout the country. Through its brand portfolio that includes Centex, Pulte Homes, Del Webb, DiVosta Homes, American West and John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, the company is one of the industry’s most versatile homebuilders able to meet the needs of multiple buyer groups and respond to changing consumer demand. PulteGroup’s purpose is building incredible places where people can live their dreams.

For more information about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup brands, go to pultegroup.com; pulte.com; centex.com; delwebb.com; divosta.com; jwhomes.com; and americanwesthomes.com. Follow PulteGroup, Inc. on X: @PulteGroupNews.

About the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

Great Place to Work selected the 100 Best list by gathering and analyzing more than 1.3 million confidential survey responses representing the experiences of more than 8.4 million U.S. employees. Of those, over 670,000 responses were received from employees at eligible companies, and this list is based on that feedback. Organizations are assessed on their efforts to create generous, supportive, high-performance work experiences for every employee in the organization. Companies must be Great Place To Work Certified™ with 1,000 or more employees in the U.S. and cannot be a government agency. Read the full methodology. To be considered, all companies use the Great Place to Work Trust Index™ survey. To get on this list next year, start here.

About Great Place To Work

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces™ list. Follow Great Place To Work on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram or visit greatplacetowork.com and sign up for the newsletter to learn more.

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Superior Group of Companies’ Michael Benstock Featured on Smart Money Circle

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SGC) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Benstock was interviewed on the Smart Money Circle podcast, hosted by renowned investor Adam Sarhan. The interview is now available for viewing on the Smart Money Circle YouTube channel. Investors can also access the interview via Superior Group of Companies’ website at https://ir.superiorgroupofcompanies.com/presentations.

About Superior Group of Companies, Inc. (SGC):

Established in 1920, Superior Group of Companies is comprised of three attractive business segments each serving large, fragmented and growing addressable markets. Across Healthcare Apparel, Branded Products and Contact Centers, each segment enables businesses to create extraordinary brand engagement experiences for their customers and employees. SGC’s commitment to service, quality, advanced technology, and omnichannel commerce provides unparalleled competitive advantages. We are committed to enhancing shareholder value by continuing to pursue a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. For more information, please visit www.superiorgroupofcompanies.com.

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ROLLINS, INC. COMPLETES ACQUISTION OF SAELA HOLDINGS, LLC, A LEADING PEST MANAGEMENT COMPANY

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  • Highly complementary end market exposure that provides strategic growth opportunities
  • Transaction financed through cash on hand and commercial paper
  • Pro forma leverage ratio not expected to exceed 1.0x


ATLANTA
, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) (“Rollins”), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it has acquired Saela Holdings, LLC (“Saela” or the “Company”). Saela employs more than 250 teammates and is headquartered in Orem, Utah. The Company ranks as the 23rd largest pest management company according to PCT 100 rankings with over $65 million in annual revenue. Additional transaction details will be disclosed during Rollins’ first quarter 2025 earnings conference call.

Founded in 2008, Saela provides services for both residential and commercial customers across nine states. The Company has a diversified approach to customer acquisition, deploying traditional inside sales teams, technician sales efforts, as well as door-to-door marketing services. Saela has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

“The acquisition of Saela will accelerate our long-term growth strategy and expand our presence in key geographies, including the Pacific Northwest, Mountain West, and Midwestern United States. While Saela will operate as a standalone brand, its service areas are highly complementary to our current portfolio. Saela has established itself as a high-quality, customer focused business anchored by a strong culture,” said Jerry Gahlhoff, President and CEO of Rollins.

“We’re thrilled to partner with Rollins, a world-class organization, to create long-lasting opportunity for our team members. Rollins and Saela are closely aligned in the way we value people, leadership, and customer service, which is why there was no question that Rollins is the right partner for us as we begin the next chapter for Saela,” said Andrew Richardson, Chairman and CEO of Saela.

The Potomac Company acted as exclusive financial advisor to Saela on the transaction.

About Rollins, Inc.

Rollins, Inc. (ROL) is a premier global consumer and commercial services company. Through its family of leading brands, the Company and its franchises provide essential pest control services and protection against termite damage, rodents, and insects to more than 2.8 million customers in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, with more than 20,000 employees from more than 800 locations. Rollins is parent to Orkin, HomeTeam Pest Defense, Clark Pest Control, Northwest Exterminating, McCall Service, Trutech, Critter Control, Western Pest Services, Waltham Services, OPC Pest Services, The Industrial Fumigant Company, PermaTreat, Crane Pest Control, MissQuito, Fox Pest Control, Orkin Canada, Orkin Australia, Safeguard (United Kingdom), Aardwolf Pestkare (Singapore), and more. You can learn more about Rollins and its subsidiaries by visiting www.rollins.com.

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This press release as well as other written or oral statements by the Company may contain “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current opinions, expectations, intentions, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the operating results and financial condition of our business. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Generally, statements that do not relate to historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the belief that Saela’s highly complementary end market exposure provides strategic growth opportunities; the expectations that the pro forma leverage ratio will not exceed 1.0x; the expectations that the acquisition of Saela will (i) accelerate Rollins’ long-term growth strategy and expand its presence in key geographies and (ii) create long-lasting opportunity for team members; and the belief that Saela will operate as a standalone brand.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this press release, and current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, those set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and may also be described from time to time in our future reports filed with the SEC.  Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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ADP National Employment Report: Private Sector Employment Increased by 155,000 Jobs in March; Annual Pay was Up 4.6%

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ROSELAND, N.J.
, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Private sector employment increased by 155,000 jobs in March and annual pay was up 4.6 percent year-over-year, according to the March ADP® National Employment Report™ produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab (“Stanford Lab“). The ADP National Employment Report is an independent measure and high-frequency view of the private-sector labor market based on actual, anonymized payroll data of more than 25 million U.S. employees.

The jobs report and pay insights use ADP’s fine-grained anonymized and aggregated payroll data to provide a representative picture of the private-sector labor market. The report details the current month’s total private employment change, and weekly job data from the previous month. Because the underlying ADP payroll databases are continuously updated, the report provides a high-frequency, near real-time measure of U.S. employment. This measure reflects the number of employees on ADP client payrolls (Payroll Employment) to provide a richer understanding of the labor market. As of January 2025, ADP’s Pay Insights measure captures nearly 14.8 million individual pay change observations each month, up from nearly 10 million when it launched.

“Despite policy uncertainty and downbeat consumers, the bottom line is this: The March topline number was a good one for the economy and employers of all sizes, if not necessarily all sectors,” said Nela Richardson, chief economist, ADP.



March 2025 Report Highlights


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View the ADP National Employment Report and interactive charts at www.adpemploymentreport.com.


JOBS REPORT

Private employers added 155,000 jobs in March
Manufacturing delivered stronger-than-average job gains for the second straight month. Construction hiring slowed. Natural resources and trade, transportation, and utilities lost jobs.


Change in U.S. Private Employment

:     155,000

Change by Industry Sector

– Goods-producing:     
24,000

  • Natural resources/mining     -3,000
  • Construction     6,000
  • Manufacturing     21,000

– Service-providing:     132,000

  • Trade/transportation/utilities     -6,000
  • Information     3,000
  • Financial activities     38,000
  • Professional/business services     57,000
  • Education/health services     12,000
  • Leisure/hospitality     17,000
  • Other services     11,000

Change by U.S. Regions

Northeast:     89,000

  • New England     57,000
  • Middle Atlantic     32,000

– Midwest:     81,000

  • East North Central     76,000
  • West North Central     5,000

– South:     27,000

  • South Atlantic     7,000
  • East South Central     24,000
  • West South Central     -4,000

– West:     -41,000

  • Mountain     -12,000
  • Pacific     -29,000

Change by Establishment Size

Small establishments:     52,000

  • 1-19 employees     42,000
  • 20-49 employees     10,000

– Medium establishments:     43,000

  • 50-249 employees     34,000
  • 250-499 employees     9,000

– Large establishments:     59,000

  • 500+ employees     59,000


PAY INSIGHTS

Pay gains slowed in March
Year-over-year pay gains slowed to 4.6 percent for job-stayers and to 6.5 percent for job-changers. The pay premium for job-changers was 1.9 percentage points, matching a series low last seen in September.


Median Change in Annual Pay (ADP matched person sample)

– Job-Stayers     
4.6% 
– Job-Changers     6.5%

Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Industry Sector

– Goods-producing:                                                       

  • Natural resources/mining     4.3%
  • Construction     4.7%
  • Manufacturing     4.8%

– Service-providing:                                               

  • Trade/transportation/utilities     4.3%
  • Information     4.0%
  • Financial activities     5.3%
  • Professional/business services     4.4%
  • Education/health services     4.7%
  • Leisure/hospitality     4.7%
  • Other services     4.4%

Median Change in Annual Pay for Job-Stayers by Firm Size

– Small firms:                                                                

  • 1-19 employees     2.9%
  • 20-49 employees     4.2%

– Medium firms:                                                             

  • 50-249 employees     4.8%
  • 250-499 employees     5.0%

– Large firms:                                                                

  • 500+     employees 4.9%

To see Pay Insights by U.S. State, Gender, and Age for Job-Stayers, visit

here

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* Sum of components may not equal total due to rounding.

The February total number of jobs added was revised from 77,000 to 84,000. The historical data file and weekly data for the previous month are available at https://adpemploymentreport.com/.

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The April 2025ADP National Employment Report will be released at 8:15 a.m. ET on April 30, 2025.

About the ADP® National Employment Report™
The ADP National Employment Report is an independent measure of the change in U.S. private employment and pay derived from actual, anonymized payroll data of client companies served by ADP, a leading provider of human capital management solutions. The report is produced by ADP Research in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab.

The ADP National Employment Report is broadly distributed to the public each month, free of charge, as part of the company’s commitment to offering deeper insights of the U.S. labor market and providing businesses and governments with a source of credible and valuable information.

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