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[Form 4] REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. Insider Trading Activity

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. director Thomas W. Handley received a grant of 73.44 Restricted Stock Units on Common Stock. The award represents additional RSUs accrued as dividends on existing RSU awards, based on a 1-for-1 conversion into common shares.

The RSUs were valued at $210.87 per share for reporting purposes and are subject to vesting and settlement terms of the underlying RSUs. Following this grant, Handley directly holds a total of 24,851.09 shares or units, with a portion of the RSUs held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

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Insider HANDLEY THOMAS W
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units 73.44 $210.87 $15K
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 24,851.09 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 the Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.
RSU grant size 73.44 Restricted Stock Units Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on 1-for-1 basis
Reference price per share $210.87 per share Value per unit used in the RSU grant
Holdings after transaction 24,851.09 shares/units Total direct holdings following RSU award
Conversion ratio 1-for-1 RSU to common stock Each RSU converts into one common share upon settlement
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Thomas W. Handley received a grant of 73.44 Restricted Stock Units on Common Stock."
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.
dividends on outstanding RSU awards financial
"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards"
Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
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*
HANDLEY THOMAS W
(Last)(First)(Middle)
10211 NE 60TH STREET
(Street)
KIRKLAND WASHINGTON 98033
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)04/15/2026A73.44 (2) (2)Common Stock73.44$210.8724,851.09(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.
3. A portion of the Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.
Remarks:
/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact04/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did RSG director Thomas W. Handley report?

Thomas W. Handley reported receiving 73.44 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were granted as additional units accrued on existing RSU awards, tied to dividend equivalents, and convert into an equal number of Republic Services common shares upon vesting and settlement.

Was the RSG Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?

The transaction was not an open-market trade. It was a compensation-related grant coded as an acquisition of 73.44 Restricted Stock Units, representing dividend-equivalent accruals on prior RSU awards, rather than a traditional buy or sell in the market.

How many Republic Services shares or units does Thomas W. Handley hold after this grant?

After the RSU grant, Thomas W. Handley beneficially holds 24,851.09 shares or units. This figure includes the newly awarded 73.44 Restricted Stock Units, some of which are maintained under Republic Services’ Deferred Compensation Plan, as disclosed in the filing.

What does a 1-for-1 RSU to common stock conversion mean for RSG?

A 1-for-1 conversion means each Restricted Stock Unit corresponds to one share of Republic Services common stock. When the RSUs vest and settle, the holder receives one common share for each unit, aligning RSU value directly with the company’s stock price.

Why did RSG accrue additional Restricted Stock Units as dividends?

The additional 73.44 Restricted Stock Units represent dividends accrued on previously granted RSUs. Instead of paying cash dividends on unvested RSUs, Republic Services credits equivalent RSUs, which will vest and settle only if the underlying RSU awards ultimately vest.