Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) director gets RSU dividend accrual

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. director Norman Thomas Linebarger received 10.710 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as a compensation-related award. These RSUs were accrued as dividend equivalents on his existing RSU grants and will convert into an equal number of common shares on a 1-for-1 basis when those awards vest and settle.

After this dividend-related accrual on April 15, 2026, he directly holds 3,494.180 RSUs tied to Republic Services common stock. This is a routine, non-cash equity compensation adjustment rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider LINEBARGER NORMAN THOMAS

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	10.71	$210.87	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 3,494.18 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

Based on 1 on 1 conversion. Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards that will vest and be settled to the extent the RSU is vested and settles.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 10.710 units Reference price per share: $210.8700 Total RSUs after transaction: 3,494.180 units +1 more

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RSUs granted 10.710 units Dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units on April 15, 2026

Reference price per share $210.8700 Value per underlying common share for this RSU grant

Total RSUs after transaction 3,494.180 units Director’s RSU holdings following the April 15, 2026 award

RSU conversion ratio 1-on-1 Each RSU converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, accrued as dividends, 1 on 1 conversion

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units" and underlying_security_title: "Common Stock""

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.

RSUs financial

"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

accrued as dividends financial

"RSUs accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards that will vest and be settled"

1 on 1 conversion financial

"Based on 1 on 1 conversion."

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

04/17/2026 - 08:06 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^*

LINEBARGER NORMAN THOMAS

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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⁾	04/15/2026		A		10.71		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	10.71	$210.87	3,494.18	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Based on 1 on 1 conversion.

2. Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards that will vest and be settled to the extent the RSU is vested and settles.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	04/17/2026
	** 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 Norman Thomas Linebarger?

REPUBLIC SERVICES reported that director Norman Thomas Linebarger received 10.710 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were granted as dividend equivalents on his outstanding RSU awards and will settle in common stock if and when the related RSUs vest and settle.

How many RSUs does Norman Thomas Linebarger hold after this Form 4 for RSG?

Following this transaction, Norman Thomas Linebarger directly holds 3,494.180 Restricted Stock Units linked to REPUBLIC SERVICES common stock. This reflects his cumulative equity-based compensation position as of the award date, including the new 10.710 RSUs accrued as dividend equivalents.

Were the RSG shares in this Form 4 bought or sold on the open market?

No open-market buys or sells occurred in this filing. The 10.710 units reported are Restricted Stock Units granted as a compensation award, accrued as dividends on existing RSUs, rather than shares purchased or sold in the market.

What does a 1-on-1 conversion mean for the RSG Restricted Stock Units?

A 1-on-1 conversion means each Restricted Stock Unit corresponds to one share of REPUBLIC SERVICES common stock. When the RSUs vest and settle, Linebarger will receive one share for each unit, subject to the vesting conditions of the underlying awards.

Why did Norman Thomas Linebarger receive additional RSUs from REPUBLIC SERVICES?

He received additional RSUs because dividends accrued on his outstanding Restricted Stock Unit awards. Instead of paying cash, REPUBLIC SERVICES credited 10.710 dividend-equivalent RSUs, which will vest and settle only if the related RSU awards themselves vest and settle.