Republic Services (RSG) CFO receives dividend-equivalent RSUs and PSUs awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Republic Services EVP and CFO Brian M. DelGhiaccio received additional equity awards tied to existing grants. On April 15, 2026, he acquired 93.72 Restricted Stock Units and 25 Performance Share Units, both convertible into an equal number of common shares.
The RSUs reflect dividend equivalents on outstanding RSU awards, with some held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan. The PSUs also represent dividend equivalents on earned performance shares that were deferred under the same plan. After these awards, DelGhiaccio holds 31,748.19 RSUs and 8,360 PSUs directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
DelGhiaccio Brian M
Role
EVP Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 93.72 | $210.87 | $20K |
| Grant/Award | Performance Shares (PSUs) | 25 | $210.87 | $5K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 31,748.19 shares (Direct);
Performance Shares (PSUs) — 8,360 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. A portion of the Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan. Reflects dividend equivalents received on earned Performance Shares ("PSUs") in accordance with the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan and such PSUs were deferred under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 93.72 units
PSUs granted: 25 units
Reference value per unit: $210.87 per unit
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RSUs granted
93.72 units
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on April 15, 2026
PSUs granted
25 units
Dividend-equivalent PSUs granted on April 15, 2026
Reference value per unit
$210.87 per unit
Transaction price per share for RSUs and PSUs
RSUs held after transaction
31,748.19 units
Total Restricted Stock Units following April 15, 2026 award
PSUs held after transaction
8,360 units
Total Performance Share Units following April 15, 2026 award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares (PSUs), Deferred Compensation Plan, dividend equivalents, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards"
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"A portion of the Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
dividend equivalents financial
"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards"
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.
2021 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"in accordance with the Republic Services, Inc. 2021 Stock Incentive Plan"
FAQ
What equity awards did Republic Services (RSG) CFO Brian DelGhiaccio receive?
Brian DelGhiaccio received 93.72 Restricted Stock Units and 25 Performance Share Units, each convertible one-for-one into Republic Services common stock. These awards represent dividend equivalents added to previously granted RSUs and earned PSUs, rather than new, standalone performance or time-based grants.
Were these Republic Services (RSG) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the Form 4 shows compensation-related acquisitions, not open-market trades. The code A indicates grants or awards, and the filing labels both transactions as grant or award acquisitions of RSUs and PSUs tied to dividend equivalents on existing equity awards.
How many Restricted Stock Units does the Republic Services (RSG) CFO hold after this filing?
After the reported transaction, Brian DelGhiaccio holds 31,748.19 Restricted Stock Units. This total includes the 93.72 additional RSUs credited as dividend equivalents, with a portion of the RSUs held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan according to the filing footnotes.
What price is associated with the Republic Services (RSG) RSU and PSU awards?
Both the RSU and PSU entries use a reference value of $210.87 per unit. This figure is shown as the transaction price per share in the Form 4, but the awards themselves are compensation-related equity units, not cash purchases on the open market.
How are dividend equivalents treated for Republic Services (RSG) equity awards?
Dividend equivalents on outstanding RSUs and earned PSUs are credited as additional RSUs or PSUs. The filing notes these new units will vest and settle only to the extent the underlying RSUs or PSUs vest and settle, and some are deferred under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.