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Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) CEO granted 133.5 dividend-linked RSUs

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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 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)
  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.
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
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"
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
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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 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)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CEO and President
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)04/15/2026A133.5 (2) (2)Common Stock133.5$210.8745,182.11D
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.
Remarks:
/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact04/17/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

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.

What is the reference price per share for the new Republic Services RSUs?

The newly reported 133.5 Restricted Stock Units for Republic Services’ CEO used a reference price of $210.87 per share. This price helps determine the grant’s notional value for reporting purposes but does not represent a cash transaction or open-market trade.

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.