Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) COO gets stock from RSU vesting and tax withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. executive vice president and COO Gregg Brummer reported routine equity compensation activity. On 02/17/2026, 392 restricted stock units granted in 2023 vested, converting into an equal number of common shares at no exercise price.

Following this vesting, 163 common shares were disposed of to cover the associated tax liability, based on a fair market value of $221.19 per share, leaving him with 4,834 common shares held directly. These transactions reflect standard settlement and tax-withholding mechanics for RSU awards.

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^*

Brummer Gregg

(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, COO

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		392(1)	A	$0	4,997	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		163(2)	D	$221.19	4,834	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			392	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	392	$0	393	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. 392 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 Gregg Brummer report at Republic Services (RSG)?

Gregg Brummer reported RSU vesting and related tax withholding. 392 restricted stock units vested into common stock, and 163 shares were surrendered to cover tax obligations. These transactions are part of normal equity compensation settlement rather than open-market buying or selling.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares did Gregg Brummer receive from RSU vesting?

Gregg Brummer received 392 common shares from RSU vesting. The RSUs were granted on February 17, 2023 and vested in part on February 17, 2026, paying out one share of Republic Services common stock for each vested restricted stock unit.

Why were 163 Republic Services (RSG) shares disposed of in Gregg Brummer’s Form 4?

163 shares were disposed of to satisfy tax liabilities. The shares were withheld upon RSU vesting to cover the reporting person’s tax obligation, using a fair market value of $221.19 per share, instead of being sold in an open-market transaction.

At what price were Gregg Brummer’s tax-withholding Republic Services (RSG) shares valued?

The tax-withholding shares were valued at $221.19 each. This amount represents the closing price of Republic Services common stock on February 17, 2026, and was used to determine the number of shares required to satisfy the reported tax liability.

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

Gregg Brummer directly holds 4,834 common shares after the transactions. This balance reflects receipt of 392 shares from vested RSUs and the disposition of 163 shares to cover taxes related to the equity award vesting event.

What are the vesting terms of Gregg Brummer’s Republic Services (RSG) RSU grant?

The RSU grant vests over four years in equal installments. RSUs granted on February 17, 2023 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, with each vested unit converting into one share of common stock plus dividend equivalents.