Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) SVP receives time-vested RSU awards

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. reported that SVP Operations Kevin G. Vaughn received two grants of Restricted Stock Units on May 1, 2026, covering 1,066 and 4,696 RSUs. These awards are compensation grants, not open-market share purchases or sales.

The grants vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date under the company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Each RSU receives quarterly dividend equivalents and will ultimately convert on a 1-to-1 basis into one share of Republic’s common stock. The number of RSUs was based on a closing stock price of $206.56 on May 1, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Vaughn Kevin G.

Role SVP Operations

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	4,696	$0.00	--
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	1,066	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 4,696 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

RSU grant 1: 1,066 RSUs RSU grant 2: 4,696 RSUs Grant-date stock price: $206.56 +2 more

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RSU grant 1 1,066 RSUs Grant to SVP Operations on May 1, 2026

RSU grant 2 4,696 RSUs Grant to SVP Operations on May 1, 2026

Grant-date stock price $206.56 Republic closing price on May 1, 2026 used to calculate RSUs

Vesting rate 25% per year Each of the first four anniversaries of May 1, 2026

Conversion ratio 1 to 1 Each RSU converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, 2021 Stock Incentive Plan, dividend equivalents, 1 to 1 conversion

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"The grants cover 1,066 and 4,696 Restricted Stock Units awarded as compensation"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

2021 Stock Incentive Plan financial

"Vesting occurs under the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan"

dividend equivalents financial

"Each RSU receives quarterly dividend equivalents each time a dividend is paid"

Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.

1 to 1 conversion financial

"Ultimately will be paid out in the form of one share of common stock (1 to 1 conversion)"

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

05/04/2026 - 09:12 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Vaughn Kevin G.

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

5353 E. CITY NORTH DRIVE

(Street)

PHOENIX

ARIZONA

85054

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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)
	SVP Operations

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/01/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/01/2026		A		4,696		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	4,696	$0	4,696	D
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	05/01/2026		A		1,066		⁽¹⁾	⁽¹⁾	Common Stock	1,066	$0	1,066	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant vesting occurs 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant (which date of grant is 05/01/2026) in accordance with the Company's 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Each Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") receives quarterly dividend equivalents each time a dividend is paid on the Company's common stock and ultimately will be paid out in the form of one share of the Company's common stock (1 to 1 conversion). The number of RSUs was calculated based on Republic's closing stock price on 05/01/2026 ($206.56).

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Republic Services (RSG) report for Kevin G. Vaughn?

Republic Services reported that SVP Operations Kevin G. Vaughn received two grants of Restricted Stock Units as compensation. The awards cover 1,066 and 4,696 RSUs and are not open-market stock purchases or sales, but equity incentives tied to continued service.

How many Restricted Stock Units did the RSG executive receive in this Form 4?

Kevin G. Vaughn received 1,066 and 4,696 Restricted Stock Units. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Republic Services common stock in the future, subject to vesting conditions and dividend-equivalent credits until settlement.

What is the vesting schedule for the Republic Services RSU grants?

The RSU grants vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the May 1, 2026 grant date. This four-year, time-based vesting schedule is made under Republic Services’ 2021 Stock Incentive Plan for long-term executive compensation.

Do Republic Services RSUs for Kevin G. Vaughn pay dividends before vesting?

Each Restricted Stock Unit receives quarterly dividend equivalents whenever Republic Services pays a dividend on its common stock. These equivalents accumulate and are delivered with the underlying share when each RSU converts into common stock at settlement.

How were the number of RSUs for the Republic Services SVP determined?

The number of RSUs was calculated using Republic Services’ closing stock price of $206.56 on May 1, 2026. Dividing the grant’s intended value by that closing price produced the specific counts of 1,066 and 4,696 units awarded.