Roto-Rooter Records Third Quarter Revenue Decline

Chemed Corp., parent company of Roto-Rooter, announced that the plumbing/drain cleaning company had third-quarter 2002 revenues of $60.2 million, compared to the $65.4 million in the same period for 2001. Income was $3.7 million in the quarter, compared to $3.8 million in income for the 2001 third quarter before certain charges.