DOWNERS GROVE, IL — ServiceMaster Co. has announced that third quarter 2002 revenues of $1.0 billion were up 3% over the year ago period. Earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.18 compared with $0.12 in 2001.
On a comparable basis, third quarter 2002 earnings were at the same level as the prior year. The 2001 figures on a comparable basis include adjustments to reflect accounting changes and the effect of debt repayments.