Republic Services (RSG) director gets additional RSUs from dividend accrual

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Form Type

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Craig Ian M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. director Ian M. Craig reported a routine compensation-related transaction. He received a grant of 2.72 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on April 15, 2026, which accrued as dividend equivalents on his existing RSU awards.

Each RSU represents a 1-for-1 right to receive one share of common stock. Following this accrual, Craig now holds a total of 921.72 RSUs directly. This filing reflects an automatic award rather than any open-market purchase or sale of Republic Services common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Craig Ian M.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	2.72	$210.87	$573.57

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 921.72 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: 2.72 RSUs Reference price per share: $210.87 per RSU Total RSUs after transaction: 921.72 RSUs +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 2.72 RSUs Dividend-equivalent RSU accrual on April 15, 2026

Reference price per share $210.87 per RSU Price reported for the RSU award

Total RSUs after transaction 921.72 RSUs Director’s direct RSU holdings following the grant

Conversion ratio 1 to 1 Each RSU converts into one share of common stock

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, RSUs, dividends on outstanding RSU awards, 1 on 1 conversion

4 terms

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.

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.

dividends on outstanding RSU awards financial

"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 - 07:57 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^*

Craig Ian M.

(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		2.72		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	2.72	$210.87	921.72	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)

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FAQ

What insider transaction did RSG director Ian M. Craig report?

Director Ian M. Craig reported receiving 2.72 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were accrued as dividend equivalents on his existing RSU awards, increasing his total direct RSU holdings to 921.72 units linked to Republic Services common stock.

Was the RSG Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4 reports an RSU grant, not an open-market trade. Craig received 2.72 Restricted Stock Units as an automatic, compensation-related accrual of dividends on existing RSUs, with no shares bought or sold in the open market.

How many Restricted Stock Units does Ian M. Craig hold after this RSG filing?

After the reported transaction, Ian M. Craig holds 921.72 Restricted Stock Units. This total reflects his prior RSU balance plus 2.72 additional units accrued as dividend equivalents tied to Republic Services common stock awards.

What does a 1-for-1 RSU conversion mean for RSG shareholders?

A 1-for-1 RSU conversion means each RSU can settle into one share of Republic Services common stock. For Craig, the 2.72 new RSUs represent rights to the same number of shares when the underlying RSUs vest and are settled.

Why did Ian M. Craig receive 2.72 additional RSUs from Republic Services (RSG)?

He received 2.72 additional RSUs because dividends on his outstanding RSU awards are credited as extra RSUs. These dividend-equivalent RSUs will vest and settle only if and when the related underlying RSUs vest and are settled.