Terminix Global (TMX) 10-Q 28 Apr 17 2017 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Apr. 21, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	SERVICEMASTER GLOBAL HOLDINGS INC
Entity Central Index Key	1,428,875
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2017
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		134,030,277
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 643	$ 608
Cost of services rendered and products sold	346	324
Selling and administrative expenses	186	173
Amortization expense	7	8
Fumigation related matters	1	3
Impairment of software and other related costs	2
Restructuring charges	2	1
Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches		(1)
Interest expense	37	38
Interest and net investment income		(1)
Income from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes	62	62
Provision for income taxes	24	23
Income from Continuing Operations	38	39
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	1
Net Income	39	39
Total Comprehensive Income	$ 40	$ 40
Weighted average common shares outstanding - Basic	134.5	135.6
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted	136	137.8
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income from Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.29
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)
Net Income (in dollars per share)	0.29	0.28
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income from Continuing Operations (in dollars per share)	0.28	0.28
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (in dollars per share)
Net Income (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.28

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 334,000,000	$ 291,000,000
Marketable securities	25,000,000	25,000,000
Receivables, less allowances of $22	498,000,000	536,000,000
Inventories	45,000,000	43,000,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets	70,000,000	70,000,000
Deferred customer acquisition costs	31,000,000	34,000,000
Total Current Assets	1,003,000,000	998,000,000
Other Assets:
Property and equipment, net	215,000,000	210,000,000
Goodwill	2,258,000,000	2,247,000,000
Intangible assets, primarily trade names, service marks and trademarks, net	1,704,000,000	1,708,000,000
Restricted cash	89,000,000	95,000,000
Notes receivable	38,000,000	37,000,000
Long-term marketable securities	22,000,000	19,000,000
Other assets	72,000,000	71,000,000
Total Assets	5,402,000,000	5,386,000,000
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	105,000,000	112,000,000
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related expenses	46,000,000	54,000,000
Self-insured claims and related expenses	102,000,000	111,000,000
Accrued interest payable	19,000,000	16,000,000
Other	78,000,000	60,000,000
Deferred revenue	645,000,000	629,000,000
Current portion of long-term debt	139,000,000	59,000,000
Total Current Liabilities	1,134,000,000	1,042,000,000
Long-Term Debt	2,694,000,000	2,772,000,000
Other Long-Term Liabilities:
Deferred taxes	717,000,000	719,000,000
Other long-term obligations, primarily self-insured claims	173,000,000	167,000,000
Total Other Long-Term Liabilities	890,000,000	886,000,000
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 3)
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock $0.01 par value (authorized 2,000,000,000 shares with 144,854,026 shares issued and 134,206,545 outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 144,339,338 shares issued and 135,030,283 outstanding at December 31, 2016)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Additional paid-in capital	2,284,000,000	2,274,000,000
Accumulated deficit	(1,366,000,000)	(1,405,000,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,000,000)	(3,000,000)
Less common stock held in treasury, at cost (10,647,481 shares at March 31, 2017 and 9,309,055 shares at December 31, 2016)	(233,000,000)	(182,000,000)
Total Shareholders' Equity	685,000,000	686,000,000
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity	$ 5,402,000,000	$ 5,386,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for receivables (in dollars)	$ 22	$ 22
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	144,854,026	144,339,338
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	134,206,545	135,030,283
Treasury stock (in shares)	10,647,481	9,309,055

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period	$ 386	$ 296
Cash Flows from Operating Activities from Continuing Operations:
Net Income	39	39
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided from operating activities:
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	(1)
Depreciation expense	18	13
Amortization expense	7	8
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1	1
Fumigation related matters	1	3
Payments on fumigation related matters	(1)
Impairment of software and other related costs	2
Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches		(1)
Deferred income tax provision		1
Stock-based compensation expense	5	3
Other	3
Change in working capital, net of acquisitions:
Receivables	36	28
Inventories and other current assets	(4)	(7)
Accounts payable	(4)	5
Deferred revenue	15	16
Accrued liabilities	(16)	(16)
Accrued interest payable	3	(7)
Current income taxes	23	19
Net Cash Provided from Operating Activities from Continuing Operations	126	106
Cash Flows from Investing Activities from Continuing Operations:
Property additions	(18)	(17)
Sale of equipment and other assets		3
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(11)	(2)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(3)	(2)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities		2
Origination of notes receivable	(25)	(23)
Collections on notes receivable	26	24
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities from Continuing Operations	(31)	(15)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities from Continuing Operations:
Payments of debt	(14)	(19)
Repurchase of common stock	(51)
Issuance of common stock	5	2
Net Cash Used for Financing Activities from Continuing Operations	(60)	(17)
Cash Flows from Discontinued Operations:
Cash provided from operating activities	1
Net Cash Provided from Discontinued Operations	1
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash		1
Cash Increase During the Period	37	74
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period	$ 423	$ 371

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Note 1. Basis of Presentation ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiary partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations (collectively, “ServiceMaster,” the “ Company,” “we,” “us, and “our”) is a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services. The Company’s services include termite and pest control, home warranties, disaster restoration, janitorial, residential cleaning, cabinet and wood furniture repair and home inspection. The Company provides these services through an extensive service network of company-owned, franchised and licensed locations operating primarily under the following leading brands: Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. All consolidated Company subsidiaries are wholly-owned. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company recommends that the quarterly unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 201 6 , as filed with the SEC (the “201 6 Form 10-K”). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for any interim period are not indicative of the results that might be achieved for a full year.

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Significant Accounting Policies	Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2016 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the significant accounting policies for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Newly Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” to provide a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This model supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt the guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company currently expects to adopt the new revenue standard in the first quarter of 2018 utilizing the full retrospective transition method. The Company does not expect adoption of the new revenue standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to change how entities measure certain equity investments, to require the disclosure of changes in the fair value of financial liabilities measured under the fair value option that are attributable to a company’s own credit, and to change certain other disclosure requirements. The changes in ASU 2016-01 specifically require that the changes in fair value of all investments in equity securities be recognized in net income. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and will be adopted prospectively. Upon adoption, changes in fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities, which are currently recognized in other comprehensive income, will be recognized in net income. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which is the final standard on accounting for leases. While both lessees and lessors are affected by the new guidance, the effects on lessees are much more significant. The most significant change for lessees is the requirement under the new guidance to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases not considered short-term leases. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach to adopt the guidance. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and currently expects that most of the operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, which will increase the amount of total assets and total liabilities that is reported relative to such amounts prior to adoption. [

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	Note 3 . Commitments and Contingencies The Company carries insurance policies on insurable risks at levels that it believes to be appropriate, including workers’ compensation, auto mobile and general liability risks. The Company purchases insurance policies from third-party insurance carriers, which typically incorporate significant deductibles or self-insured retentions. The Company is responsible for all claims that fall below the retention limits , exceed our coverage limits or are otherwise not covered by our insurance policies . In determining the Company’s accrual for self-insured claims, the Company uses historical claims experience to establish both the current year accrual and the underlying provision for future losses. This actuarially determined provision and related accrual include known claims, as well as incurred but not reported claims. The Company adjusts its estimate of accrued self-insured claims when required to reflect changes based on factors such as changes in health care costs, accident frequency and claim severity. A reconciliation of beginning and ending accrued self-insured claims, which are included in Accrued liabilities—Self-insured claims and related expenses and Other long-term obligations, primarily self-insured claims on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position, net of insurance recoverables, which are included in Prepaid expenses and other assets and Other assets on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position, is presented as follows:      Accrued  Self-insured  (In millions) Claims, Net  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 120  Provision for self-insured claims 9  Cash payments (10)  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 119   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 114  Provision for self-insured claims 13  Cash payments (13)  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 114 Accruals for home warranty claims in the American Home Shield business are made based on the Company’s claims experience and actuarial projections. Termite damage claim accruals in the Terminix business are recorded based on both the historical rates of claims incurred within a contract year and the cost per claim. Current activity could differ causing a change in estimates. The Company has certain liabilities with respect to existing or potential claims, lawsuits and other proceedings. The Company accrues for these liabilities when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Any resulting adjustments, which could be material, are recorded in the period the adjustments are identified. In 2008, the Company amended its Profit Sharing and Retirement Plan, a tax qualified 401(k) defined contribution plan available to substantially all of its employees (the “401(k) Plan”), to implement a qualified automatic contribution arrangement (“QACA”) under the safe harbor provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). QACA plans, in general, require automatic enrollment of employees into the retirement plan absent an affirmative election that such employees do not wish to participate. Although the Company implemented processes to auto-enroll new hires after adopting the QACA plan in 2008, it discovered that it did not auto-enroll then existing employees who were not participating in the 401(k) Plan. In response, the Company implemented an auto-enrollment process for affected active employees and submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) a voluntary correction proposal to remedy the issue for prior years. The Company’s current estimate of the cost of the correction ranges from $25 million to approximately $93 million. The Company has previously recorded in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income charges of $25 million. However, there can be no assurances as to the ultimate cost of the correction. In addition to the matter discussed above and the fumigation related matters discussed below, in the ordinary course of conducting business activities, the Company and its subsidiaries become involved in judicial, administrative and regulatory proceedings involving both private parties and governmental authorities. These proceedings include insured and uninsured matters that are brought on an individual, collective, representative and class action basis, or other proceedings involving regulatory, employment, general and commercial liability, automobile liability, wage and hour, environmental and other matters. The Company has entered into settlement agreements in certain cases, including with respect to putative collective and class actions, which are subject to court or other approvals. If one or more of the Company’s settlements are not finally approved, the Company could have additional or different exposure, which could be material. Subject to the paragraphs below, the Company does not expect any of these proceedings to have a material effect on its reputation, business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows; however, the Company can give no assurance that the results of any such proceedings will not materially affect its reputation, business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows . Fumigation Related Matters On July 21, 2016, Terminix International USVI, LLC (“TMX USVI”) and The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership (“TMX LP”), each an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a superseding Plea Agreement (the “Superseding Plea Agreement”) in connection with the investigation initiated by the United States Department of Justice Environmental Crimes Section (the “DOJ”) into allegations that a local Terminix branch used methyl bromide as a fumigant at a resort in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. The Superseding Plea Agreement was intended to resolve four misdemeanor charges of violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act related to improper applications of methyl bromide. Those charges were set forth in an Information, dated March 29, 2016, in the matter styled United States of America v. The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership and Terminix International USVI, LLC. At a hearing held on August 25, 2016, the United States District Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands (the “District Court”) rejected the Superseding Plea Agreement. On August 31, 2016, the DOJ requested that the charges be dismissed, reserving its right to re-file the charges, in light of ongoing discussions to resolve the matter. The District Court granted that request, and the March 29, 2016 Information was dismissed. On January 20, 2017, TMX USVI and TMX LP entered into a new Plea Agreement (the “New Plea Agreement”) with the DOJ, which has been filed with the District Court, and replaces the Superseding Plea Agreement. At a hearing on March 23, 2017, TMX USVI and TMX LP pled guilty to four misdemeanor charges of violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act related to improper applications of methyl bromide, as set forth in a new Information filed on January 20, 2017 with the District Court that is substantially similar to the March 29, 2016 Information. Under the terms of the New Plea Agreement, the parties agreed and jointly recommended to the District Court that (i) TMX USVI and TMX LP each pay a fine of $4 million (total of $8 million); (ii) TMX USVI pay $1 million to the EPA for costs incurred by the EPA for the response and clean-up of the affected units at the resort in St. John; (iii) TMX USVI make a community service payment of $1 million to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for the purpose of engaging a third party to provide training to pesticide applicators in the U.S. Virgin Islands; and (iv) both TMX USVI and TMX LP serve a three -year probation period, subject to the special conditions of probation under the New Plea Agreement. The total financial terms of the recommended sentence under the New Plea Agreement are equivalent in total amount to the financial terms under the Superseding Plea Agreement. Unlike the Superseding Plea Agreement, however, the New Plea Agreement is non-binding on the District Court. A sentencing hearing before the District Court is scheduled for July 27, 2017. It is possible that at that hearing the District Court could use its discretion to impose fines or other terms different than those in the New Plea Agreement. If approved by the District Court, and upon compliance with the terms and conditions of the New Plea Agreement, the New Plea Agreement will resolve the federal criminal consequences associated with the DOJ investigation. The New Plea Agreement does not bind any other federal, state or local authority; however, the EPA has indicated that it does not intend to initiate any administrative enforcement action or refer the matter to the DOJ for any civil enforcement action if the New Plea Agreement is approved by the District Court. The Company has previously recorded within Fumigation related matters in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income total charges of $10 million in connection with the aforementioned criminal matter. The amount and extent of any further potential penalties, fines, sanctions, costs and damages that the federal or other governmental authorities may yet impose, investigation or other costs and reputational harm, as well as the impact of any additional civil, criminal or other claims or judicial, administrative or regulatory proceedings resulting from or related to the U.S. Virgin Islands matter, which could be material, is not currently known or reasonably estimable, and any such further penalties, fines, sanctions, costs or damages would not be covered under the Company’s general liability insurance policies. On December 16, 2016, the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Justice filed a civil complaint in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands related to the aforementioned fumigation incident in a matter styled Government of the United States Virgin Islands v. The ServiceMaster Company, LLC, The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership, and Terminix International USVI, LLC. The Company has not recorded any charge for this new civil lawsuit.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	Note 4 . Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized and are subject to assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value based test on an annual basis or more frequently if circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The Company’s annual assessment date is October 1. There were no goodwill or trade name impairment charges recorded in the thre e months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . There were no accumulated impairment losses recorded as of March 31, 2017 . The table below summarizes the goodwill balances for continuing operations by reportable segment:     American Franchise  (In millions) Terminix Home Shield Services Group Total  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 1,601 $ 471 $ 175 $ 2,247  Acquisitions 1 4 5 10  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 1,603 $ 475 $ 180 $ 2,258 The table below summarizes the other intangible asset balances for continuing operations:      As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016  Accumulated Accumulated  (In millions) Gross Amortization Net Gross Amortization Net  Trade names (1) $ 1,608 $ — $ 1,608 $ 1,608 $ — $ 1,608  Customer relationships 587 (542) 45 594 (538) 56  Franchise agreements 88 (68) 20 88 (67) 21  Other 75 (44) 31 65 (42) 23  Total $ 2,359 $ (654) $ 1,704 $ 2,356 $ (647) $ 1,708 ___________________________________ (1) Not subject to amortization. For the existing intangible assets, the Company anticipates amortization expense for the remainder of 2017 and each of the next five years of $20 m illion, $ 21 million, $ 15 million, $12 million, $9 million and $5 million, respectively .

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation	Note 5 . Stock-Based Compensation For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense o f $ 5 million ( $ 3 million, net of tax) and $3 million ( $2 million, net of tax), respectively. These charges are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. As of March 31 , 2017 there was $ 36 million of total unrecognized co mpensation costs related to non- vested stock options , restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance shares granted under the Amended and Restated ServiceMaster Global Holdings , Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (“MSIP”) and the Amended and Restated ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. 2014 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”) and discounts associated with the ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Employee Stock Purchase Plan”). These remaining costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period o f 2.62 years.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Comprehensive Income	N ote 6. Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income , which primarily includes net income (loss), unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments and the effect of foreign currency translation gain (loss), is disclosed in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The following tables summarize the activity in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of the related tax effects.     Unrealized  Gains  Unrealized on Available Foreign  Gains (Losses) -for-Sale Currency  (In millions) on Derivatives Securities Translation Total  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 12 $ 1 $ (15) $ (3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:  Pre-tax amount (1) — 1 —  Tax benefit (1) — — (1)  After-tax amount — — 1 1  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) 1 — — 1  Net current period other comprehensive income — — 1 1  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 12 $ 1 $ (14) $ (1)   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (7) $ 2 $ (15) $ (21)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:  Pre-tax amount (5) — 3 (2)  Tax benefit (2) — — (1)  After-tax amount (3) — 3 (1)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) 2 — — 2  Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (1) — 3 1  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ (9) $ 2 $ (12) $ (19) ___________________________________ (1) Amounts are net of tax. See reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) below for further details. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) included the following components for the periods indicated.     Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated  Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Three Months Ended Condensed Consolidated Statements of  March 31, Operations and Comprehensive Income  (In millions) 2017 2016 Location  Losses on derivatives:  Fuel swap contracts $ — $ (1) Cost of services rendered and products sold  Interest rate swap contracts (1) (2) Interest expense  Net losses on derivatives (1) (3)  Impact of income taxes — 1 Provision for income taxes  Total reclassifications related to derivatives $ (1) $ (2)  Total reclassifications for the period $ (1) $ (2)

Supplemental Cash Flow Informat

Supplemental Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information	Note 7 . Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental information relating to the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is presented in the following table:    Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Cash paid for or (received from):  Interest expense $ 29 $ 42  Interest and dividend income — (1)  Income taxes, net of refunds 1 3 As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, Cash and cash equivalents of $334 million and $291 million, respectively, and Restricted cash of $89 million and $95 million, respectively, as presented on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position represent the amounts comprising Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $423 million and $386 million, respectively, on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows. There were no restricted cash balances as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The Company acquired $ 12 million and $6 million of property and equipment through capital leases and other non-cash financing transactions in the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, which have been excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as non-cash investing and financing activities. In the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company converted certain company-owned Merry Maids branches to franchises for a total purchase price of $4 million. In the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company received cash of $3 million and provided financing of $1 million. These financed amounts have been excluded from the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows as non-cash investing activities.

Cash and Marketable Securities

Cash and Marketable Securities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Cash and Marketable Securities	Note 8 . Cash and Marketable Securities Cash, money market funds and certificates of deposits with maturities of three months or less when purchased are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company’s investments consisted primarily of treasury bills (“ Debt securities”) and common equity securities (“Equity securities”). The amortized cost, fair value and gross unrealized gains and losses of the Company’s short- and long-term investments in Debt and Equity securities are as follows:     Gross Gross  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  (In millions) Cost Gains Losses Value  Available-for-sale securities, March 31, 2017:  Debt securities $ 29 $ — $ — $ 29  Equity securities 17 1 — 19  Total securities $ 46 $ 1 $ — $ 47  Available-for-sale securities, December 31, 2016:  Debt securities $ 27 $ — $ — $ 27  Equity securities 15 1 — 17  Total securities $ 43 $ 1 $ — $ 44 There were no unrealized losses which had been in a loss position for more than one year as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . Gains and losses on sales of investments, as determined on a specific identification basis, are included in investment income in the period they are realized. The Company periodically reviews its portfolio of investments to determine whether there has been an other than temporary decline in the value of the investments from factors such as deterioration in the financial condition of the issuer or the market(s) in which the issuer competes. There were no proceeds, gross realized gains or gross realized losses resulting from sales of available-for-sale securities or impairment charges due to other than temporary declines in the value of ce rtain investments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 .

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	Note 9 . Long-Term Debt Long-term debt is summarized in the following table:     As of As of  March 31, December 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2023 (1) $ 1,624 $ 1,628  Revolving credit facility maturing in 2021 — —  5.125% notes maturing in 2024 (2) 737 737  7.10% notes maturing in 2018 (3) 78 77  7.45% notes maturing in 2027 (3) 167 167  7.25% notes maturing in 2038 (3) 66 65  Vehicle capital leases (4) 90 87  Other 70 71  Less current portion (139) (59)  Total long-term debt $ 2,694 $ 2,772 ___________________________________ (1) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , presented net of $ 18 million in unamortized debt issuance costs and $ 4 million in unamortized original issue discount paid. (2) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , presented net of $ 13 million in unamortized debt issuance costs. (3) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , collectively presented net of $47 million and $ 48 million, respectively, of unamortized fair value adjustments related to purchase accounting, which increases the effective interest rate from the coupon rates shown above. (4) The Company has entered into a fleet management services agreement (the “Fleet Agreement”) which, among other things, allows the Company to obtain fleet vehicles through a leasing program. All leases under the Fleet Agreement are capital leases for accounting purposes. The lease rental payments include an interest component calculated using a variable rate based on one-month LIBOR plus other contractual adjustments and a borrowing margin totaling 2.45 percent. Interest Rate Swaps Interest rate swap agreements in effect as of March 31, 2017 are as follows:  Trade Date Effective Date Expiration Date Notional Amount Fixed Rate (1) Floating Rate  November 7, 2016 November 8, 2016 November 30, 2023 $650,000 1.493 % One month LIBOR _______________________________ ____ (1) Before the application of the applicable borrowing margin.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Note 10 . Acquisitions Acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method and, accordingly, the results of operations of the acquired businesses have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements since their dates of acquisition. The assets and liabilities of these businesses were recorded in the financial statements at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. On November 30, 2016, the Company acquired Landmark Home Warranty, LLC (“Landmark”) for a total purchase price of $ 39 million. The Company recorded goodwill of $ 37 million and other intangibles, primarily customer relationships, of $13 million related to this acquisition. During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company updated its preliminary allocation and reclassified $4 million from other intangibles, primarily customer relationships, to goodwill. As of March 31, 2017 , the purchase price allocation for this acquisition has not been finalized . In particular, the Company is still evaluating the fair value of certain intangible assets. As the Company finalizes its assessment of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period in 2017. During the three months ended March 31 , 2017, the Company completed a pest control acquisition and purchased a ServiceMaster Clean master distributor within the Franchise Services Group . The total purchase price for t hese acquisitions was $1 3 m illion. The Company recorded goodwill of $6 million and other intangibles, primarily reacquired rights, of $6 million related to these acquisitions . As of March 31, 2017, the purchase price allocation for the master distributor has not been finalized as the Company is still evaluating the fair value of certain intangible assets. As the Company finalizes its assessment of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, additional purchase price adjustments may be recorded during the measurement period in 2017. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 , the Company completed several pest control and termite acquisitions. The total purchase price for these acquisitions was $ 3 million. The Company recorded goodwill of $ 2 million and accounts receivable of $ 1 million related to these acquisitions. Supplemental cash flow information regarding the Company’s acquisitions is as follows:        Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Assets acquired $ 13 $ 3  Liabilities assumed — —  Net assets acquired $ 13 $ 3   Net cash paid $ 11 $ 2  Seller financed debt 2 —  Purchase price $ 13 $ 3 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes	N ote 11 . Income Taxes As of March 31 , 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $ 13 million of tax benefits primarily reflected in state tax returns that have not been recognized for financial reporting purposes (“unrecognized tax benefits”). Based on information currently available, it is reasonably possible that over the next 12 month period unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $2 million as the result of settlements of ongoing audits, statute of limitation expirations or final settlements of uncertain tax positions in multiple jurisdictions. As required by Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) 740, “Income Taxes,” the Company computes interim period income taxes by applying an anticipated annual effective tax rate to the Company’s year-to-date income or loss from continuing operations before income taxes, except for significant unusual or infrequently occurring items. The Company’s estimated tax rate is adjusted each quarter in accordance with ASC 740. T he effective tax rate on income from continuing operations was 38 .3 percent and 37.1 percent for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The effective tax rate on income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was primarily affected by excess tax benefits for share based awards recorded discretely during the quarter.

Business Segment Reporting

Business Segment Reporting	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Business Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Business Segment Reporting	Note 12 . Business Segment Reporting The business of the Company is conducted through three reportable segments: Terminix, American Home Shield and Franchise Services Group. In accordance with accounting standards for segments, the Company’s reportable segments are strategic business units that offer different services. The Terminix segment provides termite and pest control services to residential and commercial customers and distributes pest control products. The American Home Shield segment provides home warranties for household systems and appliances. The Franchise Services Group segment provides residential and commercial disaster restoration, janitorial and cleaning services through franchises primarily under the ServiceMaster, ServiceMaster Restore and ServiceMaster Clean brand names, home cleaning services through franchises primarily under the Merry Maids brand name, cabinet and wood furniture repair primarily under the Furniture Medic brand name and home inspection services primarily under the AmeriSpec brand name. Corporate includes SMAC , the Company’s financing subsidiary exclusively dedicated to providing financing to its franchisees and retail customers of its operating units, and the Company’s headquarters operations (substantially all of which costs are allocated to the Company’s reportable segments), wh ich provide various technology, marketing , finance, legal and other support services to the reportabl e segments. The composition of the Company’s reportable segments is consistent with that used by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”) to evaluate performance and allocate resources. Information regarding the accounting policies used by the Company is described in the Company’s 2016 Form 10-K . The Company derives substantially all of its revenue from customers and franchisees in the United States with approximately two percent generated in foreign markets. Operating expenses of the business units consist primarily of direct costs and indirect costs allocated from Co rporate . The Company uses Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA as its measure of segment profitability. Accordingly, the CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based primarily on Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before: unalloca ted corporate expenses; income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes; provision for income taxes; interest expense; depreciation and amortization expense; fumigation related matters; non-cash stock-based compensation expense; restructuring charges; gain on sale of Merry Maids branches; and non-cash impairment of software and other related costs . The Company’s definition of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be calculated or comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The Company believe s Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA is useful for investors, analysts and other interested parties as it facilitates company-to-company operating performance comparisons by excluding potential differences caused by variations in capital structures, taxation, the age and book depreciation of facilities and equipment, restruct uring initiatives and equity-based, long-term incentive plans. Information for continuing operations for each reportable segment and Corporate is presented below:     Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Revenue:  Terminix $ 365 $ 364  American Home Shield 227 194  Franchise Services Group 50 49  Reportable Segment Revenue $ 642 $ 607  Corporate 1 1  Total Revenue $ 643 $ 608  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA: (1)  Terminix $ 81 $ 94  American Home Shield 31 19  Franchise Services Group 21 18  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133 $ 131 ___________________________________ Presented below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA:     Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Net Income $ 39 $ 39  Unallocated corporate expenses — 4  Depreciation and amortization expense 25 21  Fumigation related matters 1 3  Non-cash stock-based compensation expense 5 3  Restructuring charges 2 1  Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches — (1)  Non-cash impairment of software and other related costs 2 —  Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1) —  Provision for income taxes 24 23  Interest expense 37 38  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133 $ 131  

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	Note 13 . Related Party Transactions TruGreen Spin-off In connection with the TruGreen spin-off on January 14, 2014, the Company entered into a transition services agreement with Tru Green Holding Corporation (“ TruGreen”) pursuant to which the Company provide s TruGreen with specified communications, public relations, finance and accounting, tax, treasury, internal audit, human resources operations and benefits, risk management and insurance, supply management, real estate management, marketing, facilities, information technology and other support services. The charges for the transition services are designed to allow the Company to fully recover the direct costs of providing the services, plus specified margins and any out-of-pocket costs and expenses. The services provided under the transition services agreement terminated at various specified times on or prior to December 31, 2016, except certain information technology services, which the Company has entered into an agreement with TruGreen to extend through June 30, 2018. TruGreen may terminate the extended transition services agreement for convenience upon 90 days written notice . Under this transition services agreement, the Company recorded $ 3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2016 of fees from TruGreen, which is included as a reduction in Selling and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. As of March 31, 2017, all amounts owed by TruGreen under this agreement have been paid.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Note 14. Fair Value Measurements The period-end carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, restricted cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The period-end carrying amounts of long-term notes receivable approximate fair value as the effective interest rates for these instruments are comparable to period-end market rates. The period-end carrying amounts of short- and long-term marketable securities also approximate fair value, with unrealized gains and losses reported net of tax as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position, or, for certain unrealized losses, reported in interest and net investment income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income if the decline in value is other than temporary. The carrying amount of total debt was $2,833 million and $ 2,831 million and the estimated fair value was $2,942 million and $2, 930 million as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively. The fair value of the Company’s debt is estimated based on available market prices for the same or similar instruments which are considered significant other observable inputs (Level 2) within the fair value hierarchy. The fair values presented reflect the amounts that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The fair value estimates presented in this report are based on information available to the Company as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 . The Company has estimated the fair value of its financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the market and income approaches. For investments in marketable securities, deferred compensation trust assets and derivative contracts, which are carried at their fair values, the Company’s fair value estimates incorporate quoted market prices, other observable inputs (for example, forward interest rates) and unobservable inputs (for example, forward commodity prices) at the balance sheet date. Interest rate swap contracts are valued using forward interest rate curves obtained from third-party market data providers. The fair value of each contract is the sum of the expected future settlements between the contract counterparties, discounted to present value. The expected future settlements are determined by comparing the contract interest rate to the expected forward interest rate as of each settlement date and applying the difference between the two rates to the notional amount of debt in the interest rate swap contracts. Fuel swap contracts are valued using forward fuel price curves obtained from third-party market data providers. The fair value of each contract is the sum of the expected future settlements between the contract counterparties, discounted to present value. The expected future settlements are determined by comparing the contract fuel price to the expected forward fuel price as of each settlement date and applying the difference between the contract and expected prices to the notional gallons in the fuel swap contracts. The Company regularly reviews the forward price curves obtained from third-party market data providers and related changes in fair value for reasonableness utilizing information available to the Company from other published sources. The Company has not changed its valuation techniques for measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the year. Transfers between levels, if any, are recognized at the end of the reporting period. There were no significant transfers betwee n levels during the three month s ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . The carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s financial instruments that are recorded at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented are as follows:     Estimated Fair Value Measurements  Quoted Significant  Prices In Other Significant  Active Observable Unobservable  Statement of Financial Carrying Markets Inputs Inputs  (In millions) Position Location Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  As of March 31, 2017:  Financial Assets:  Deferred compensation trust Long-term marketable securities $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ —  Investments in marketable securities Marketable securities and Long-term marketable securities 40 35 5 —  Fuel swap contracts Prepaid expenses and other assets 2 — — 2  Interest rate swap contracts Other assets 26 — 26 —  Total financial assets $ 75 $ 43 $ 31 $ 2  Financial Liabilities:  Interest rate swap contracts Other accrued liabilities $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ —  Total financial liabilities $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ —  As of December 31, 2016:  Financial Assets:  Deferred compensation trust Long-term marketable securities $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ —  Investments in marketable securities Marketable securities and Long-term marketable securities 36 33 3 —  Fuel swap contracts Prepaid expenses and other assets and Other assets 5 — — 5  Interest rate swap contracts Other assets 27 — 27 —  Total financial assets $ 75 $ 40 $ 30 $ 5  Financial Liabilities:  Interest rate swap contracts Other accrued liabilities and Other long-term obligations $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ —  Total financial liabilities $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair values of financial instruments valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on a recurring basis is presented as follows:     Fuel Swap  Contract  Assets  (In millions) (Liabilities) Location of Gain (Loss) included in Earnings  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 5  Total losses (realized and unrealized)  Included in earnings — Cost of services rendered and products sold  Included in other comprehensive income (3)  Settlements —  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 1   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (4)  Total (losses) gains (realized and unrealized)  Included in earnings (1) Cost of services rendered and products sold  Included in other comprehensive income 1  Settlements 1  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ (3) The following tables present information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of the Company’s Level 3 financial instruments:     Fair Value Valuation Weighted  (in millions) Technique Unobservable Input Range Average  As of March 31, 2017:  Fuel swap contracts $ 1 Discounted Cash Flows Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (1) $2.14 - $2.63 $ 2.39  As of December 31, 2016:  Fuel swap contracts $ 5 Discounted Cash Flows Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (1) $2.31 - $2.85 $ 2.55 ___________________________________ (1) Forward prices per gallon were derived from third-party market data providers. A decrease in the forward price would result in a decrease in the fair value of the fuel swap contracts. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage risks associated with changes in fuel prices and interest rates. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. In designating its derivative financial instruments as hedging instruments under accounting standards for derivative instruments, the Company formally documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for the use of the hedging instrument. This documentation includes linking the derivatives to forecasted transactions. The Company assesses at the time a derivative contract is entered into, and at least quarterly thereafter, whether the derivative item is effective in offsetting the projected changes in cash flows of the associated forecasted transactions. All of the Company’s designated hedging instruments are classified as cash flow hedges. The Company has historically hedged a significant portion of its annual fuel consumption. The Company has also historically hedged the interest payments on a portion of its variable rate debt through the use of interest rate swap agreements. All of the Company’s fuel swap contracts and interest rate swap contracts are classified as cash flow hedges, and, as such, the hedging instruments are recorded on the condensed consolidated statements of financial position as either an asset or liability at fair value, with the effective portion of changes in the fair value attributable to the hedged risks recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Any change in the fair value of the hedging instrument resulting from ineffectiveness, as defined by accounting standards, is recognized in current period earnings. Cash flows related to fuel and interest rate derivatives are classified as operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Ineffective portions of derivative instruments designated in accordance with accounting standards as cash flow hedge relationships we re insignificant during the three months ended March 31, 2017 . As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had fuel swap contracts to pay fixed prices for fuel with an aggregate notional amount of $34 million, maturing through 2018. Under the terms of its fuel swap contracts, the Company is required to post collateral in the event that the fair value of the contracts exceeds a certain agreed upon liability level and in other circumstances required by the counterparty. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company had posted $ 3 million in letters of credit as collateral under its fuel hedging program, which were issued under the Revolving Credit Facility. The effective portion of the gain or loss on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedging instruments is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These amounts are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged forecasted debt interest settlement or the fuel settlement affects earnings. See Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the effective portion of the gain or loss on derivative instruments recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and for the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and into earnings. The amount expected to be reclassified into earnings during the next 12 months includes unrealized gains and losses related to open fuel hedges and interest rate swaps. Specifically, as the underlying forecasted transactions occur during the next 12 months, the hedging gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) expected to be recognized in earnings is a loss of $4 million , net of tax, as of March 31, 2017 . The amounts that are ultimately reclassified into earnings will be based on actual fuel prices and interest rates at the time the positions are settled and may differ materially from the amount noted above.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	Note 15 . Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period, increased to include the number of shares of common stock that would have been outstanding had potential dilutive shares of common stock been issued. The d ilutive effect of stock options, RSUs and performance shares are reflected in diluted net income per share by applying the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of the amounts included in the computation of basic earnings per share from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations is as follows:     Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions, except per share data) 2017 2016  Income from continuing operations $ 38 $ 39  Weighted-average common shares outstanding 134.5 135.6  Effect of dilutive securities:  RSUs (1) 0.1 0.2  Stock options (2) 1.4 1.9  Weighted-average common shares outstanding—assuming dilution 136.0 137.8  Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.29  Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.28 ___________________________________ (1) Unvested RSUs and performance shares of 0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. (2) Options to purchas e 1.3 million and 0 .9 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Significant Accounting Polici21

Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Newly Issued Accounting Standards	Newly Issued Accounting Standards In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” to provide a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. This model supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that “an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.” Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or modified approach to adopt the guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company currently expects to adopt the new revenue standard in the first quarter of 2018 utilizing the full retrospective transition method. The Company does not expect adoption of the new revenue standard to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” to change how entities measure certain equity investments, to require the disclosure of changes in the fair value of financial liabilities measured under the fair value option that are attributable to a company’s own credit, and to change certain other disclosure requirements. The changes in ASU 2016-01 specifically require that the changes in fair value of all investments in equity securities be recognized in net income. The amendments in ASU 2016-01 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017, and will be adopted prospectively. Upon adoption, changes in fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale securities, which are currently recognized in other comprehensive income, will be recognized in net income. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842),” which is the final standard on accounting for leases. While both lessees and lessors are affected by the new guidance, the effects on lessees are much more significant. The most significant change for lessees is the requirement under the new guidance to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all leases not considered short-term leases. Entities are required to use a modified retrospective approach to adopt the guidance. The amendments in ASU 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-02 on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and currently expects that most of the operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, which will increase the amount of total assets and total liabilities that is reported relative to such amounts prior to adoption. [

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Accrued Self-Insured Claims, Net [Member]
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Accrued Self-Insured Claims	   Accrued  Self-insured  (In millions) Claims, Net  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 120  Provision for self-insured claims 9  Cash payments (10)  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 119   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ 114  Provision for self-insured claims 13  Cash payments (13)  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ 114 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Schedule Of Goodwill Balances For Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment And For Other Operations And Headquarters	    American Franchise  (In millions) Terminix Home Shield Services Group Total  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 1,601 $ 471 $ 175 $ 2,247  Acquisitions 1 4 5 10  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 1,603 $ 475 $ 180 $ 2,258 
Schedule Of Other Intangible Asset Balances For Continuing Operations	    As of March 31, 2017 As of December 31, 2016  Accumulated Accumulated  (In millions) Gross Amortization Net Gross Amortization Net  Trade names (1) $ 1,608 $ — $ 1,608 $ 1,608 $ — $ 1,608  Customer relationships 587 (542) 45 594 (538) 56  Franchise agreements 88 (68) 20 88 (67) 21  Other 75 (44) 31 65 (42) 23  Total $ 2,359 $ (654) $ 1,704 $ 2,356 $ (647) $ 1,708 ___________________________________ (1) Not subject to amortization.

Comprehensive Income (Tables)

Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Summary Of The Activity In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of The Related Tax Effects	     Unrealized  Gains  Unrealized on Available Foreign  Gains (Losses) -for-Sale Currency  (In millions) on Derivatives Securities Translation Total  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 12 $ 1 $ (15) $ (3)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:  Pre-tax amount (1) — 1 —  Tax benefit (1) — — (1)  After-tax amount — — 1 1  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) 1 — — 1  Net current period other comprehensive income — — 1 1  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 12 $ 1 $ (14) $ (1)   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (7) $ 2 $ (15) $ (21)  Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:  Pre-tax amount (5) — 3 (2)  Tax benefit (2) — — (1)  After-tax amount (3) — 3 (1)  Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1) 2 — — 2  Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income (1) — 3 1  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ (9) $ 2 $ (12) $ (19) ___________________________________ (1) Amounts are net of tax. See reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) below for further details.
Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	    Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated  Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  Three Months Ended Condensed Consolidated Statements of  March 31, Operations and Comprehensive Income  (In millions) 2017 2016 Location  Losses on derivatives:  Fuel swap contracts $ — $ (1) Cost of services rendered and products sold  Interest rate swap contracts (1) (2) Interest expense  Net losses on derivatives (1) (3)  Impact of income taxes — 1 Provision for income taxes  Total reclassifications related to derivatives $ (1) $ (2)  Total reclassifications for the period $ (1) $ (2) 

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform25

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Information Relating To The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Cash paid for or (received from):  Interest expense $ 29 $ 42  Interest and dividend income — (1)  Income taxes, net of refunds 1 3 

Cash and Marketable Securities

Cash and Marketable Securities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Schedule Of Amortized Cost, Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses Of The Company's Short- And Long-Term Investments In Debt And Equity Securities	   Gross Gross  Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair  (In millions) Cost Gains Losses Value  Available-for-sale securities, March 31, 2017:  Debt securities $ 29 $ — $ — $ 29  Equity securities 17 1 — 19  Total securities $ 46 $ 1 $ — $ 47  Available-for-sale securities, December 31, 2016:  Debt securities $ 27 $ — $ — $ 27  Equity securities 15 1 — 17  Total securities $ 43 $ 1 $ — $ 44 

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
Schedule Of Long-Term Debt	    As of As of  March 31, December 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Senior secured term loan facility maturing in 2023 (1) $ 1,624 $ 1,628  Revolving credit facility maturing in 2021 — —  5.125% notes maturing in 2024 (2) 737 737  7.10% notes maturing in 2018 (3) 78 77  7.45% notes maturing in 2027 (3) 167 167  7.25% notes maturing in 2038 (3) 66 65  Vehicle capital leases (4) 90 87  Other 70 71  Less current portion (139) (59)  Total long-term debt $ 2,694 $ 2,772 ___________________________________ (1) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , presented net of $ 18 million in unamortized debt issuance costs and $ 4 million in unamortized original issue discount paid. (2) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , presented net of $ 13 million in unamortized debt issuance costs. (3) As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , collectively presented net of $47 million and $ 48 million, respectively, of unamortized fair value adjustments related to purchase accounting, which increases the effective interest rate from the coupon rates shown above. (4) The Company has entered into a fleet management services agreement (the “Fleet Agreement”) which, among other things, allows the Company to obtain fleet vehicles through a leasing program. All leases under the Fleet Agreement are capital leases for accounting purposes. The lease rental payments include an interest component calculated using a variable rate based on one-month LIBOR plus other contractual adjustments and a borrowing margin totaling 2.45 percent.
Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements	 Trade Date Effective Date Expiration Date Notional Amount Fixed Rate (1) Floating Rate  November 7, 2016 November 8, 2016 November 30, 2023 $650,000 1.493 % One month LIBOR _______________________________ ____ (1) Before the application of the applicable borrowing margin.

Acquisitions (Tables)

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Regarding Acquisitions	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Assets acquired $ 13 $ 3  Liabilities assumed — —  Net assets acquired $ 13 $ 3   Net cash paid $ 11 $ 2  Seller financed debt 2 —  Purchase price $ 13 $ 3 

Business Segment Reporting (Tab

Business Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Business Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule Of Information For Continuing Operations For Each Reportable Segment And Other Operations And Headquarters	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Revenue:  Terminix $ 365 $ 364  American Home Shield 227 194  Franchise Services Group 50 49  Reportable Segment Revenue $ 642 $ 607  Corporate 1 1  Total Revenue $ 643 $ 608  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA: (1)  Terminix $ 81 $ 94  American Home Shield 31 19  Franchise Services Group 21 18  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133 $ 131 ___________________________________ Presented below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA:
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA To Net Income (Loss)	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions) 2017 2016  Net Income $ 39 $ 39  Unallocated corporate expenses — 4  Depreciation and amortization expense 25 21  Fumigation related matters 1 3  Non-cash stock-based compensation expense 5 3  Restructuring charges 2 1  Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches — (1)  Non-cash impairment of software and other related costs 2 —  Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1) —  Provision for income taxes 24 23  Interest expense 37 38  Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133 $ 131 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Schedule Of The Carrying Amount And Estimated Fair Value Of The Company's Financial Instruments That Are Recorded At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis	     Estimated Fair Value Measurements  Quoted Significant  Prices In Other Significant  Active Observable Unobservable  Statement of Financial Carrying Markets Inputs Inputs  (In millions) Position Location Value (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)  As of March 31, 2017:  Financial Assets:  Deferred compensation trust Long-term marketable securities $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ —  Investments in marketable securities Marketable securities and Long-term marketable securities 40 35 5 —  Fuel swap contracts Prepaid expenses and other assets 2 — — 2  Interest rate swap contracts Other assets 26 — 26 —  Total financial assets $ 75 $ 43 $ 31 $ 2  Financial Liabilities:  Interest rate swap contracts Other accrued liabilities $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ —  Total financial liabilities $ 2 $ — $ 2 $ —  As of December 31, 2016:  Financial Assets:  Deferred compensation trust Long-term marketable securities $ 8 $ 8 $ — $ —  Investments in marketable securities Marketable securities and Long-term marketable securities 36 33 3 —  Fuel swap contracts Prepaid expenses and other assets and Other assets 5 — — 5  Interest rate swap contracts Other assets 27 — 27 —  Total financial assets $ 75 $ 40 $ 30 $ 5  Financial Liabilities:  Interest rate swap contracts Other accrued liabilities and Other long-term obligations $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ —  Total financial liabilities $ 4 $ — $ 4 $ — 
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Fair Values Of Financial Instruments Valued Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) On A Recurring Basis	   Fuel Swap  Contract  Assets  (In millions) (Liabilities) Location of Gain (Loss) included in Earnings  Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 5  Total losses (realized and unrealized)  Included in earnings — Cost of services rendered and products sold  Included in other comprehensive income (3)  Settlements —  Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 1   Balance as of December 31, 2015 $ (4)  Total (losses) gains (realized and unrealized)  Included in earnings (1) Cost of services rendered and products sold  Included in other comprehensive income 1  Settlements 1  Balance as of March 31, 2016 $ (3) 
Schedule Of Level 3 Financial Instruments	    Fair Value Valuation Weighted  (in millions) Technique Unobservable Input Range Average  As of March 31, 2017:  Fuel swap contracts $ 1 Discounted Cash Flows Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (1) $2.14 - $2.63 $ 2.39  As of December 31, 2016:  Fuel swap contracts $ 5 Discounted Cash Flows Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (1) $2.31 - $2.85 $ 2.55 ___________________________________ (1) Forward prices per gallon were derived from third-party market data providers. A decrease in the forward price would result in a decrease in the fair value of the fuel swap contracts.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Amounts Included In The Computation Of Basic Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations And Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations	   Three Months Ended  March 31,  (In millions, except per share data) 2017 2016  Income from continuing operations $ 38 $ 39  Weighted-average common shares outstanding 134.5 135.6  Effect of dilutive securities:  RSUs (1) 0.1 0.2  Stock options (2) 1.4 1.9  Weighted-average common shares outstanding—assuming dilution 136.0 137.8  Basic earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.29  Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.28 ___________________________________ (1) Unvested RSUs and performance shares of 0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. (2) Options to purchas e 1.3 million and 0 .9 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Commitments and Contingencies32

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)item	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
401(k) Plan corrective contribution	$ 25
Number of misdemeanor charges | item	4
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement	$ (1)	$ (3)
Maximum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
401(k) Plan corrective contribution	93
Minimum [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
401(k) Plan corrective contribution	25
New Plea Agreement [Member] | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines and penalties	1
New Plea Agreement [Member] | Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines and penalties	1
Terminix International USVI, LLC (“TMX USVI”) [Member] | New Plea Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines and penalties	4
The Terminix International Company Limited Partnership (“TMX LP”) [Member] | New Plea Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines and penalties	4
TMX USVI and TMX LP [Member] | New Plea Agreement [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fines and penalties	$ 8
Probation period	3 years
Gain (Loss) Related to Litigation Settlement	$ 10

Commitments and Contingencies33

Commitments and Contingencies (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Beginning And Ending Accrued Self-Insured Claims) (Details) - Accrued Self-Insured Claims, Net [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Commitments and Contingencies [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 120	$ 114
Provision for self-insured claims	9	13
Cash payments	(10)	(13)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 119	$ 114

Goodwill and Intangible Asset34

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Accumulated impairment losses recorded in continuing operations	$ 0
Amortization expense	7	$ 8
Amortization expense, for the remainder of 2017	20
Amortization expense, 2018	21
Amortization expense, 2019	15
Amortization expense, 2020	12
Amortization expense, 2021	9
Amortization expense, Thereafter	5
Trade Names [Member]
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Goodwill and trade name impairment	$ 0	$ 0

Goodwill and Intangible Asset35

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Goodwill Balances For Continuing Operations By Reportable Segment And For Other Operations And Headquarters) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill balances by segment for continuing operations
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 2,247
Acquisitions	10
Balance at the end of the period	2,258
Terminix [Member]
Goodwill balances by segment for continuing operations
Balance at the beginning of the period	1,601
Acquisitions	1
Balance at the end of the period	1,603
American Home Shield [Member]
Goodwill balances by segment for continuing operations
Balance at the beginning of the period	471
Acquisitions	4
Balance at the end of the period	475
Franchise Services Group [Member]
Goodwill balances by segment for continuing operations
Balance at the beginning of the period	175
Acquisitions	5
Balance at the end of the period	$ 180

Goodwill and Intangible Asset36

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Other Intangible Asset Balances For Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross, Excluding Goodwill		$ 2,359	$ 2,356
Accumulated Amortization		(654)	(647)
Intangible Assets Net, Excluding Goodwill		1,704	1,708
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross, Excluding Goodwill		587	594
Accumulated Amortization		(542)	(538)
Intangible Assets Net, Excluding Goodwill		45	56
Franchise Agreements [Member]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross, Excluding Goodwill		88	88
Accumulated Amortization		(68)	(67)
Intangible Assets Net, Excluding Goodwill		20	21
Other [Member]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross, Excluding Goodwill		75	65
Accumulated Amortization		(44)	(42)
Intangible Assets Net, Excluding Goodwill		31	23
Trade Names [Member]
Finite Lived and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Gross, Excluding Goodwill	[1]	1,608	1,608
Intangible Assets Net, Excluding Goodwill	[1]	$ 1,608	$ 1,608
[1]	Not subject to amortization.

Stock-Based Compensation (Detai

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 5	$ 3
Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax	3	$ 2
Total unrecognized compensation costs related to non-vested stock options and restricted share units	$ 36
Weighted-average period of recognition of stock-based compensation cost	2 years 7 months 13 days

Comprehensive Income (Summary O

Comprehensive Income (Summary Of The Activity In Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Of The Related Tax Effects) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of period		$ (3)	$ (21)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:
Pre-tax amount			(2)
Tax benefit		(1)	(1)
After-tax amount		1	(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	1	2
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1	1
Balance at the end of period		(1)	(19)
Unrealized Losses on Derivatives [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of period		12	(7)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:
Pre-tax amount		(1)	(5)
Tax benefit		(1)	(2)
After-tax amount			(3)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	[1]	1	2
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)			(1)
Balance at the end of period		12	(9)
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of period		1	2
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:
Balance at the end of period		1	2
Foreign Currency Translation [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance at the beginning of period		(15)	(15)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications:
Pre-tax amount		1	3
After-tax amount		1	3
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)		1	3
Balance at the end of period		$ (14)	$ (12)
[1]	Amounts are net of tax. See reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) below for further details.

Comprehensive Income (Schedule

Comprehensive Income (Schedule Of Reclassifications Out Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of services rendered and products sold	$ (346)	$ (324)
Interest expense	(37)	(38)
Interest and net investment income		(1)
Provision for income taxes	24	23
Total reclassifications for the period	(39)	(39)
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Total reclassifications for the period	(1)	(2)
Unrealized Losses on Derivatives [Member] | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Net losses on derivatives	1	3
Provision for income taxes		1
Total reclassifications for the period	(1)	(2)
Unrealized Losses on Derivatives [Member] | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Fuel Swap Contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Cost of services rendered and products sold		1
Unrealized Losses on Derivatives [Member] | Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 1	$ 2

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform40

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Cash paid for or (received from):
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 334,000,000		$ 291,000,000
Restricted cash	89,000,000	$ 0	95,000,000	$ 0
Cash and Cash Equivalents Including Restricted Cash, at Carrying Value	423,000,000	371,000,000	$ 386,000,000	$ 296,000,000
Capital lease and other non-cash financing transactions	$ 12,000,000	6,000,000
Cash received for franchise		3,000,000
Merry Maids [Member]
Cash paid for or (received from):
Total purchase price for conversion of certain company-owned Merry Maids branches to franchises		4,000,000
Cash received for franchise		3,000,000
Financing provided for franchise		$ 1,000,000

Supplemental Cash Flow Inform41

Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Information Relating To The Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Cash paid for or (received from):
Interest expense	$ 29	$ 42
Interest and dividend income		(1)
Income taxes, net of refunds	$ 1	$ 3

Cash and Marketable Securitie42

Cash and Marketable Securities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash and Marketable Securities [Abstract]
Portion of unrealized losses in loss position for more than one year	$ 0	$ 0

Cash and Marketable Securitie43

Cash and Marketable Securities (Schedule Of Amortized Cost, Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Gains And Losses Of The Company's Short- And Long-Term Investments In Debt And Equity Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost of securities	$ 46	$ 43
Gross unrealized gains of securities	1	1
Fair value of securities	47	44
Debt Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost of debt securities	29	27
Fair value of debt securities	29	27
Equity Securities [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost of equity securities	17	15
Gross unrealized gains of equity securities	1	1
Fair value of equity securities	$ 19	$ 17

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Lon

Long-Term Debt (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Less current portion		$ (139)	$ (59)
Total long-term debt		2,694	2,772
Vehicle Capital Leases [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Vehicle capital leases	[1]	$ 90	87
Borrowing margin (as a percent)		2.45%
Variable rate basis		one-month LIBOR
Senior Secured Term Loan Facility Maturing In 2023 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[2]	$ 1,624	1,628
Unamortized debt issuance costs		18	18
Unamortized original issue discount		4	4
Revolving Credit Facility Maturing In 2021 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[2],[3]
5.125% Notes Maturing In 2024 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[3]	$ 737	737
Interest rate (as a percent)		5.125%
Unamortized debt issuance costs		$ 13
7.10% Notes Maturing In 2018 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[4]	$ 78	77
Interest rate (as a percent)		7.10%
7.45% Notes Maturing In 2027 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[4]	$ 167	167
Interest rate (as a percent)		7.45%
7.25% Notes Maturing In 2038 [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[4]	$ 66	65
Interest rate (as a percent)		7.25%
7.10% Notes, 7.45% Notes, 7.25% Notes Collectively [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Unamortized fair value adjustments related to purchase accounting		$ 47	48
Other [Member]
Long-term debt [Line Items]
Long-term debt	[1]	$ 70	$ 71
[1]	The Company has entered into a fleet management services agreement (the "Fleet Agreement") which, among other things, allows the Company to obtain fleet vehicles through a leasing program. All leases under the Fleet Agreement are capital leases for accounting purposes. The lease rental payments include an interest component calculated using a variable rate based on one-month LIBOR plus other contractual adjustments and a borrowing margin totaling 2.45 percent.
[2]	As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, presented net of $18 million in unamortized debt issuance costs and $4 million in unamortized original issue discount paid.
[3]	As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, presented net of $13 million in unamortized debt issuance costs.
[4]	As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, collectively presented net of $47 million and $48 million, respectively, of unamortized fair value adjustments related to purchase accounting, which increases the effective interest rate from the coupon rates shown above.

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Int

Long-Term Debt (Schedule of Interest Rate Swap Agreements) (Details) - Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member] $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)
Derivative, Trade Date	Nov. 7, 2016
Derivative, Effective Date	Nov. 8, 2016
Derivative, Expiration Date	Nov. 30, 2023
Notional amount	$ 650,000
Fixed Rate (as a percent)	1.493%	[1]
Floating Rate	One month LIBOR
[1]	Before the application of the applicable borrowing margin.

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Detai

Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Acquisitions [Line Items]
Net purchase price	$ 13	$ 3
Goodwill	2,258		$ 2,247
Landmark [Member]
Acquisitions [Line Items]
Net purchase price	39
Goodwill	37
Other intangibles related to acquisitions	13
Pest control, termite and franchise acquisitions [Member]
Acquisitions [Line Items]
Net purchase price	13	3
Goodwill	6	2
Other intangibles related to acquisitions	$ 6	$ 1

Acquisitions (Schedule Of Suppl

Acquisitions (Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Regarding Acquisitions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Supplemental cash flow information regarding acquisitions
Assets acquired	$ 13	$ 3
Net assets acquired	13	3
Net cash paid	11	2
Seller financed debt	2
Purchase price	$ 13	$ 3

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate if recognized			$ 13
Estimated reduction in unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months	$ 2
Effective tax rate on income from continuing operations (as a percent)	38.30%	37.10%

Business Segment Reporting (Nar

Business Segment Reporting (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017segment
Business Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of reportable segments	3
Maximum percentage of revenue from customers and franchisees generated in foreign market	2.00%

Business Segment Reporting (Sch

Business Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Information For Continuing Operations For Each Reportable Segment And Other Operations And Headquarters) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 643	$ 608
Adjusted EBITDA		133	131
Depreciation & Amortization Expense		25	21
Capital Expenditures		18	17
Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		642	607
Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	133	131
Terminix [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		365	364
Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	81	94
American Home Shield [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		227	194
Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	31	19
Franchise Services Group [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		50	49
Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	21	18
Corporate [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue		$ 1	1
Adjusted EBITDA			$ 4
[1]	Presented below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Three Months EndedMarch 31,(In millions)20172016Net Income$ 39$ 39Unallocated corporate expenses - 4Depreciation and amortization expense 25 21Fumigation related matters 1 3Non-cash stock-based compensation expense 5 3Restructuring charges 2 1Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches - (1)Non-cash impairment of software and other related costs 2 -Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1) -Provision for income taxes 24 23Interest expense 37 38Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133$ 131

Business Segment Reporting (S51

Business Segment Reporting (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA To Net Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Net Income		$ 39	$ 39
Depreciation and amortization expense		25	21
Fumigation related matters		1	3
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		5	3
Restructuring charges		2	1
Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches			(1)
Non-cash impairment of software and other related costs		2
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes		(1)
Provision for income taxes		24	23
Interest expense		37	38
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA		133	131
Operating Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	133	131
Terminix [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	81	94
American Home Shield [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	31	19
Franchise Services Group [Member] | Operating Segment [Member]
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA	[1]	$ 21	18
Corporate [Member]
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income (Loss)
Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA			$ 4
[1]	Presented below is a reconciliation of Net Income to Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA: Three Months EndedMarch 31,(In millions)20172016Net Income$ 39$ 39Unallocated corporate expenses - 4Depreciation and amortization expense 25 21Fumigation related matters 1 3Non-cash stock-based compensation expense 5 3Restructuring charges 2 1Gain on sale of Merry Maids branches - (1)Non-cash impairment of software and other related costs 2 -Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes (1) -Provision for income taxes 24 23Interest expense 37 38Reportable Segment Adjusted EBITDA $ 133$ 131

Related Party Transactions (Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Related party transactions
Written notice period for termination of service agreement	90 days
New TruGreen's [Member]
Related party transactions
Fees due from New TruGreen		$ 3

Fair Value Measurements (Narrat

Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Letters of credit posted as collateral under fuel hedging program	$ 3,000,000
Hedging gains and losses in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in earnings, net of tax	4,000,000
Carrying Value [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation	2,833,000,000	$ 2,831,000,000
Estimated Fair Value [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Fair value of total debt	2,942,000,000	$ 2,930,000,000
Fuel Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	34,000,000
Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Aggregate notional amount	$ 650,000,000

Fair Value Measurements (Schedu

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of The Carrying Amount And Estimated Fair Value Of The Company's Financial Instruments That Are Recorded At Fair Value On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Quoted Price In Active Markets (Level 1) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Deferred compensation trust assets	$ 8	$ 8
Investments in marketable securities	35	33
Total financial assets	43	40
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Investments in marketable securities	5	3
Total financial assets	31	30
Total financial liabilities	2	4
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Financial Assets:
Derivative asset, Current	26	27
Derivative liability, Current	2
Total financial liabilities		4
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Financial Assets:
Total financial assets	2	5
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Fuel Swap Contracts [Member]
Financial Assets:
Derivative asset, Current	2
Total financial assets		5
Carrying Value [Member]
Financial Assets:
Deferred compensation trust assets	8	8
Investments in marketable securities	40	36
Total financial assets	75	75
Total financial liabilities	2	4
Carrying Value [Member] | Fuel Swap Contracts [Member]
Financial Assets:
Derivative asset, Current	2
Total financial assets		5
Carrying Value [Member] | Interest Rate Swap Contracts [Member]
Financial Assets:
Derivative asset, Current	26	27
Derivative liability, Current	$ 2
Total financial liabilities		$ 4

Fair Value Measurements (Sche55

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Fair Values Of Financial Instruments Valued Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) On A Recurring Basis) (Details) - Fuel Swap Contracts [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending fair values of financial instruments valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 5	$ (4)
Total (losses) gains (realized and unrealized)
Included in earnings		(1)
Included in other comprehensive income	(3)	1
Settlements		1
Balance at the end of the period	$ 1	$ (3)

Fair Value Measurements (Sche56

Fair Value Measurements (Schedule Of Level 3 Financial Instruments) (Details) - Fuel Swap Contracts [Member] $ in Millions		Mar. 31, 2017USD ($)$ / gal	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / gal	Mar. 31, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2015USD ($)
Information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of Level 3 financial instruments
Fair value at the end of the period | $		$ 1	$ 5	$ (3)	$ (4)
Discounted Cash Flows [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of Level 3 financial instruments
Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	[1]	2.14	2.31
Discounted Cash Flows [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of Level 3 financial instruments
Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	[1]	2.63	2.85
Discounted Cash Flows [Member] | Weighted Average [Member]
Information relating to the significant unobservable inputs of Level 3 financial instruments
Forward Unleaded Price per Gallon (in dollars per gallon)	[1]	2.39	2.55
[1]	Forward prices per gallon were derived from third-party market data providers. A decrease in the forward price would result in a decrease in the fair value of the fuel swap contracts.

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of

Earnings Per Share (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of The Amounts Included In The Computation Of Basic Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations And Diluted Earnings Per Share From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Income from continuing operations		$ 38	$ 39
Weighted average common shares outstanding		134.5	135.6
Effect of dilutive securities:
Weighted average common shares outstanding-assuming dilution		136	137.8
Basic earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)		$ 0.28	$ 0.29
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in dollars per share)		$ 0.28	$ 0.28
RSUs [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	[1]	0.1	0.2
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)			0.3
Stock Options [Member]
Effect of dilutive securities:
Dilutive securities	[2]	1.4	1.9
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)		1.3	0.9
[1]	Unvested RSUs and performance shares of 0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
[2]	Options to purchase 1.3 million and 0.9 million shares for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, were not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.