Republic Services (RSG) EVP Hodges reports RSU grant and tax share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services executive Amanda Hodges reported equity compensation transactions involving both awards and tax‑related share delivery. On 02/19/2026, she acquired 1,444 Restricted Stock Units under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, with each RSU payable in one share of common stock and vesting in 25% increments on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, based on a reference price of $221.63 per share.

On the same date, she also acquired 2,582 shares of common stock and disposed of 1,082 shares of common stock in a transaction coded "F," meaning the shares were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities upon settlement of performance shares, using a share value of $221.63 rather than through an open‑market sale.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hodges Amanda

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

5353 E. CITY NORTH DRIVE

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85054

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. [ RSG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/19/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/19/2026		A		2,582(1)	A	$0	14,653.82	D
Common Stock	02/19/2026		F		1,082(2)	D	$221.63	13,571.82	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	02/19/2026		A		1,444		(3)	(3)	Common Stock	1,444	$0	1,444	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Settlement of performance shares granted under the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan based on Republic's closing stock price on 02/19/2026 ($221.63).

2. Represents shares of common stock to satisfy the tax liability of the Reporting Person upon the settlement of performance shares on 02/19/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $221.63 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/19/2026).

3. Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") awarded pursuant to Republic Services, Inc.'s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. The award will vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant (which date of grant is 02/19/2026) and each RSU ultimately will be paid out in the form of one share of Republic's common stock. The number of RSUs was calculated based on Republic's closing stock price on 02/19/2026 ($221.63).

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	02/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did RSG executive Amanda Hodges report on February 19, 2026?

Amanda Hodges reported equity compensation activity on February 19, 2026. She received restricted stock units and common shares and had shares withheld to cover taxes tied to performance share settlement, reflecting routine executive compensation rather than discretionary market purchases or sales.

How many Restricted Stock Units did Amanda Hodges receive from Republic Services (RSG)?

She was granted 1,444 Restricted Stock Units under Republic Services, Inc.’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. These RSUs are equity awards that convert into an equal number of common shares upon vesting, using the company’s closing stock price on February 19, 2026 as the grant-value reference.

What are the vesting terms of Amanda Hodges’ RSU award at Republic Services (RSG)?

The RSU award vests 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the February 19, 2026 grant date. Each vested Restricted Stock Unit will ultimately be settled in one share of Republic Services’ common stock, aligning executive compensation with long-term shareholder value.

Why did Amanda Hodges dispose of 1,082 RSG common shares in the Form 4 filing?

The 1,082 shares of Republic Services common stock were disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities from performance share settlement. This disposition, coded “F,” reflects tax withholding using shares valued at $221.63 each, rather than a discretionary open-market stock sale by the executive.

At what price were the Republic Services (RSG) equity awards and tax shares valued?

The equity awards and tax withholding transaction used Republic Services’ closing stock price of $221.63 on February 19, 2026. This price determined the number of Restricted Stock Units granted and the fair market value of shares delivered to cover the executive’s associated tax obligations.

Did Amanda Hodges buy or sell Republic Services (RSG) stock on the open market?

The filing reflects equity awards and tax withholding, not open-market trades. Shares were acquired through grants of Restricted Stock Units and common stock, while 1,082 shares were delivered to satisfy tax liabilities related to performance share settlement at a value of $221.63 per share.