Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) CEO gets 4,511 shares, 1,780 withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. CEO and President Jon Vander Ark reported equity compensation activity tied to previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On 02/17/2026, 4,511 RSUs granted on 02/17/2023 vested and automatically converted into an equal number of shares of common stock at no exercise price.

To cover related tax obligations from this vesting, 1,780 shares of common stock were delivered to satisfy the tax liability at a fair market value of $221.19 per share, based on the closing price on 02/17/2026. Following these transactions, Vander Ark directly held 109,078 shares of Republic Services common stock.

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^*

Vander Ark Jon

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and President

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

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	02/17/2026		M		4,511(1)	A	$0	110,858	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		1,780(2)	D	$221.19	109,078	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)	02/17/2026		M			4,511	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	4,511	$0	4,518	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 02/17/2023 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 4,511 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 02/17/2026 and were paid out in the form of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock.

2. Represents shares of common stock to satisfy the tax liability of the Reporting Person upon the vesting of shares under a Restricted Stock Unit award on 02/17/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $221.19 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/17/2026).

3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to one share of common stock of Republic Services, Inc.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Republic Services (RSG) report for its CEO?

Jon Vander Ark reported RSU vesting and related tax share delivery. On 02/17/2026, 4,511 Restricted Stock Units vested into common stock and 1,780 shares were delivered to cover tax obligations, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than an open-market stock sale.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares did the CEO receive from RSU vesting?

The CEO received 4,511 shares from vested Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were granted on 02/17/2023 and vest in four equal annual installments, with this 4,511-unit tranche, including dividend equivalents, converting into common stock on 02/17/2026 at no cash exercise price.

Were any Republic Services (RSG) shares sold on the market in this Form 4?

The Form 4 shows shares delivered to satisfy taxes, not an open-market sale. Specifically, 1,780 common shares were used to pay the CEO’s tax liability upon RSU vesting at a fair market value of $221.19 per share, based on the closing price that day.

What is Jon Vander Ark’s Republic Services (RSG) share ownership after these transactions?

After the reported RSU vesting and tax share delivery, Jon Vander Ark directly holds 109,078 shares of Republic Services common stock. This balance reflects the addition of vested shares and the simultaneous disposition of 1,780 shares to cover the related tax obligation.

How do the Republic Services (RSG) RSUs for the CEO vest over time?

The RSUs granted on 02/17/2023 vest 25% per year over four years. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock, so each annual vesting event, including dividend equivalents, converts into the same number of Republic Services shares if conditions are met.