Republic Services (RSG) EVP Amanda Hodges logs RSU vesting and tax share disposition

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services EVP Amanda Hodges reported routine equity compensation activity. On 02/18/2026, 309.24 Restricted Stock Units that included dividend equivalents vested and were converted into an equal number of Republic Services common shares at no cost, under an RSU grant originally awarded on 02/18/2025.

After this vesting and conversion, she directly held 12,201.24 shares of common stock, before share withholding for taxes. To cover the tax liability from the vesting, 129.42 common shares were surrendered at a fair market value of $216.84 per share, leaving 12,071.82 common shares directly owned. Following the transaction, she also held 929.75 unvested Restricted Stock Units, each representing the contingent right to one additional common share.

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^*

Hodges Amanda

(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, Chief Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/18/2026

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	02/18/2026		M		309.24(1)	A	$0	12,201.24	D
Common Stock	02/18/2026		F		129.42(2)	D	$216.84	12,071.82	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)	02/18/2026		M			309.24	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	309.24	$0	929.75	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 02/18/2025 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 309.24 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 02/18/2026 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 02/18/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $216.84 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/18/2026).

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	02/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Amanda Hodges report at Republic Services (RSG)?

Amanda Hodges reported RSU vesting and related share withholding. 309.24 Restricted Stock Units vested into common stock, and 129.42 shares were surrendered at $216.84 per share to satisfy tax obligations linked to that vesting event.

Did Amanda Hodges buy or sell Republic Services (RSG) stock on the open market?

The filing shows no open-market purchases or sales. Shares reported were issued from vesting Restricted Stock Units, and 129.42 shares were disposed of solely to pay tax liabilities associated with that equity compensation vesting.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares does Amanda Hodges own after this Form 4?

After the reported transactions, Amanda Hodges directly owns 12,071.82 shares of Republic Services common stock. She also holds 929.75 unvested Restricted Stock Units, each representing a contingent right to receive one additional share in the future.

What triggered the Restricted Stock Unit vesting for Amanda Hodges at Republic Services (RSG)?

The vesting was triggered by the first anniversary of an RSU grant dated 02/18/2025. That award vests 25% on each of the first four anniversaries, resulting in 309.24 RSUs, including dividend equivalents, vesting on 02/18/2026 into common shares.

Why were 129.42 Republic Services (RSG) shares disposed of in Amanda Hodges’ Form 4?

The 129.42 shares were exchanged to satisfy tax liabilities from RSU vesting. The shares’ fair market value was $216.84 per share, matching Republic Services’ closing stock price on 02/18/2026, and the disposition was for withholding, not a market sale.