Republic Services (RSG) CEO Jon Vander Ark adds 139.29 RSUs as dividend equivalents

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services CEO and President Jon Vander Ark reported an automatic increase in his equity-based compensation through additional restricted stock units. On January 15, 2026, he acquired 139.29 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) at a reference price of $210.79 per unit. These RSUs were accrued as dividend equivalents on his existing RSU awards and will vest and settle only to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and settle.

After this transaction, Vander Ark beneficially owned a total of 46,959.65 RSUs, held directly. Some of his RSUs are maintained under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, which defers settlement rather than changing the economic exposure.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Vander Ark Jon

Role CEO and President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	139.29	$210.79	$29K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 46,959.65 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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 Mr. Vander Ark's Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan. Total reflects 0.42 additional RSUs due to recalculation of prior rounding.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Vander Ark Jon

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/15/2026

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

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)	01/15/2026		A		139.29		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	139.29	$210.79	46,959.65(3)	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.

3. Total reflects 0.42 additional RSUs due to recalculation of prior rounding.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	01/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Republic Services (RSG) disclose in this Form 4?

The filing reports that CEO and President Jon Vander Ark acquired 139.29 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on January 15, 2026 as an automatic accrual on existing RSU awards.

How many Republic Services (RSG) RSUs does Jon Vander Ark own after this transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Jon Vander Ark beneficially owned 46,959.65 RSUs of Republic Services, Inc., held in direct ownership.

What is the nature of the 139.29 RSUs reported by Republic Services (RSG)?

The 139.29 RSUs represent additional units accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards. They will vest and be settled only if and when the related RSUs vest and settle.

What price was used for the new RSUs in the Republic Services (RSG) Form 4?

The Form 4 shows a reference price of $210.79 per Restricted Stock Unit for the 139.29 RSUs acquired on January 15, 2026.

Are Jon Vander Ark’s Republic Services (RSG) RSUs held directly or indirectly?

The Form 4 reports the 46,959.65 RSUs as held in direct ownership, with a portion of the RSUs maintained under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

Do the additional Republic Services (RSG) RSUs reflect a stock option exercise or a new grant?

The 139.29 RSUs are not from an option exercise. They are additional RSUs accrued as dividend equivalents on existing RSU awards, consistent with the plan’s terms.