Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) CEO granted 133.5 dividend-linked RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Republic Services, Inc. CEO and President Jon Vander Ark received a grant of 133.5 Restricted Stock Units as part of his equity compensation. These RSUs were accrued as dividends on his outstanding RSU awards and will vest and settle only to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and settle. Each unit converts into one share of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Following this grant, he directly holds 45,182.11 shares or RSUs tied to Republic Services common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Vander Ark Jon
Role
CEO and President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 133.5 | $210.87 | $28K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 45,182.11 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. A portion of Mr. Vander Ark's Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 133.5 RSUs
Reference price per RSU: $210.87 per share
Holdings after transaction: 45,182.11 shares/RSUs
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RSU grant size
133.5 RSUs
Additional dividend-accrued RSUs granted on 2026-04-15
Reference price per RSU
$210.87 per share
Grant reporting price for the 133.5 RSUs
Holdings after transaction
45,182.11 shares/RSUs
Total direct equity-linked holdings following the RSU grant
Conversion ratio
1 RSU : 1 share
Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one common share
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, accrued as dividends
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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.
accrued as dividends financial
"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Republic Services (RSG) report for Jon Vander Ark?
Republic Services reported that CEO and President Jon Vander Ark received 133.5 Restricted Stock Units. These RSUs were accrued as dividends on his existing RSU awards and will only vest and settle if the underlying RSU grants themselves vest and settle.
How many Republic Services RSUs does Jon Vander Ark hold after this Form 4?
After this grant, Jon Vander Ark directly holds 45,182.11 shares or RSUs linked to Republic Services common stock. This includes the additional 133.5 RSUs reported, which were credited as dividend equivalents on his outstanding Restricted Stock Unit awards.
What is the nature of the 133.5 RSUs granted to Republic Services CEO?
The 133.5 Restricted Stock Units granted to the CEO represent additional RSUs accrued as dividends on existing RSU awards. They will vest and be settled only if the related RSU awards vest and settle, aligning the grant with long-term equity compensation performance.
How do Jon Vander Ark’s RSUs convert into Republic Services common stock?
Each of Jon Vander Ark’s Restricted Stock Units converts into one share of Republic Services common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Conversion and settlement occur only when the RSUs vest according to their award terms, aligning executive compensation with shareholder interests.