Republic Services (RSG) SVP logs RSU vesting and tax-share disposal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services SVP Operations Richardson Larson reported routine equity compensation activity. On 02/18/2026, 231.43 Restricted Stock Units, including dividend equivalents from a 02/18/2025 grant, automatically vested and were paid in Republic Services common stock. Each unit converts into one share of common stock.

Following the derivative conversion, Larson directly held 2,095.43 shares of common stock. On the same date, 99.17 shares of common stock were withheld and disposed of to cover tax liabilities at a fair market value of $216.84 per share, leaving 1,996.26 shares of common stock held directly after the tax-withholding transaction.

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^*

Richardson Larson

(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)
	SVP Operations

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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	02/18/2026		M		231.43(1)	A	$0	2,095.43	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		F		99.17(2)	D	$216.84	1,996.26	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)	02/18/2026		M			231.43	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	231.43	$0	697.32	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 02/18/2025 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 231.43 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 02/18/2026 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 02/18/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $216.84 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/18/2026).

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	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Republic Services (RSG) insider Richardson Larson report on this Form 4?

Richardson Larson reported automatic vesting of Restricted Stock Units into Republic Services common stock and a related tax-withholding share disposition. These transactions reflect routine equity compensation events rather than open-market buying or selling of RSG shares.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares did Larson acquire from RSU vesting?

Larson acquired 231.43 Republic Services common shares through the automatic vesting of Restricted Stock Units on 02/18/2026. The RSUs, granted on 02/18/2025, convert on a one-for-one basis into common stock, including additional units from accrued dividend equivalents.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares were disposed of to cover taxes?

Larson disposed of 99.17 Republic Services common shares to satisfy tax liabilities from the RSU vesting. The tax-withholding shares were valued at $216.84 each, which was the closing market price of Republic Services common stock on 02/18/2026.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares does Larson hold after these transactions?

After the RSU conversion and tax-withholding disposition, Larson directly holds 1,996.26 Republic Services common shares. This figure reflects the vested shares received, net of the portion withheld and disposed of to satisfy associated tax obligations.

What do the Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) represent in this Republic Services (RSG) filing?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Republic Services common stock. The RSUs in this filing vest in four equal annual installments, with the 231.43 units here automatically vesting on 02/18/2026 and settling in shares.

Is Larson’s Form 4 transaction in RSG stock an open-market trade?

No, Larson’s reported transactions are from RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not open-market trades. The acquisition reflects derivative conversion, while the disposal covers tax obligations using shares at the closing price of $216.84 on 02/18/2026.