Republic Services CEO gets RSU dividend grant

Republic Services, Inc. CEO and President Jon Vander Ark reported an acquisition of 129.83 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on July 15, 2026.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/17/2026 - 05:55 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services, Inc. CEO and President Jon Vander Ark reported an acquisition of 129.83 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on July 15, 2026. These RSUs accrue as dividends on outstanding RSU awards and convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, vesting and settling only to the extent the related RSUs vest and settle. Following this grant, he holds 45,311.94 RSUs directly, with a portion held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 129.83 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Vander Ark Jon

Role CEO and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2	129.83	$217.34	$28K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 45,311.94 contracts (Direct)

Holdings Before and After: Restricted Stock Units, 45,182.11 to 45,311.94 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Based on 1 on 1 conversion.
2. F2. 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 Mr. Vander Ark's Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 129.83 units RSU price: $217.34 per unit Total RSUs after grant: 45,311.94 units +2 more

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RSUs granted 129.83 units Restricted Stock Units accrued as dividends on July 15, 2026

RSU price $217.34 per unit Transaction price per Restricted Stock Unit for the July 15, 2026 grant

Total RSUs after grant 45,311.94 units Direct RSU holdings by Jon Vander Ark following the reported transaction

Conversion ratio 1 on 1 Each RSU converts into one share of Republic Services common stock

Transaction date July 15, 2026 Date of RSU dividend-equivalent acquisition

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, dividends on outstanding RSU awards, 1 on 1 conversion

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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 Mr. Vander Ark's 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.

dividends on outstanding RSU awards financial

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

1 on 1 conversion financial

"Based on 1 on 1 conversion."

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Republic Services (RSG) report for CEO Jon Vander Ark?

Jon Vander Ark reported a grant of 129.83 Restricted Stock Units on July 15, 2026. These RSUs were accrued as dividends on existing RSU awards and will vest and settle only when the underlying RSUs vest and settle.

How many Restricted Stock Units does the Republic Services (RSG) CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Jon Vander Ark holds 45,311.94 Restricted Stock Units directly. These RSUs convert into an equal number of Republic Services common shares upon vesting and settlement, based on a 1-for-1 conversion ratio.

What is the implied value per RSU in the Republic Services (RSG) CEO’s latest award?

The new RSU award reflects a $217.34 per-unit value. This figure is shown as the transaction price per Restricted Stock Unit and provides an indicative valuation for the dividend-equivalent RSUs credited.

What is the conversion ratio for the Republic Services (RSG) RSUs reported by the CEO?

The RSUs convert into common stock on a 1-on-1 basis. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents one share of Republic Services common stock upon vesting and settlement, according to the footnote disclosure.

How were the new RSUs for Republic Services (RSG) CEO Jon Vander Ark generated?

The 129.83 new RSUs represent additional units accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards. They will vest and be settled only if and when the corresponding underlying RSUs vest and settle.

Are any of the Republic Services (RSG) CEO’s RSUs held in a deferred compensation plan?

Yes. A footnote states that a portion of Jon Vander Ark’s RSUs is held under Republic Services’ Deferred Compensation Plan, while the reported holdings are treated as directly owned.

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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

OMB APPROVAL

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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^*

Vander Ark Jon

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	CEO and President

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

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	(1)	07/15/2026		A		129.83		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	129.83	$217.34	45,311.94	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. A portion of Mr. Vander Ark's Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	07/17/2026
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