Republic Services (NYSE: RSG) director gets 71.47 RSUs as dividend equivalent

Q: How many RSUs does Thomas W. Handley now hold at Republic Services (RSG)?

After the reported grant, Thomas W. Handley holds 24,922.56 RSUs at Republic Services. This figure reflects his total Restricted Stock Units following the 71.47-unit dividend-equivalent award and includes RSUs held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan .

Q: What does the 71.47 RSU award at Republic Services (RSG) represent?

The 71.47 RSUs represent additional units accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards . They will vest and settle only to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and settle, maintaining the same timing and conditions as the original RSU grants.

Q: Is the new RSU position for Thomas W. Handley at RSG an open-market stock purchase?

No. The 71.47 units are a grant of Restricted Stock Units accrued as dividend equivalents, not an open-market purchase of Republic Services shares. They are part of his equity compensation and convert into common stock upon vesting and settlement.

Q: How are Thomas W. Handley’s RSUs structured at Republic Services (RSG)?

Handley’s RSUs convert into common stock on a 1-on-1 basis when vested. A portion of these units is held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan , meaning settlement timing can be linked to deferral and plan distribution elections rather than immediate share delivery.

Q: What was the reported price for the 71.47 RSUs granted at Republic Services (RSG)?

The 71.47 RSUs were reported at a transaction price of $217.34 per unit . This price is used for reporting purposes on the Form 4 and reflects the per-unit value attributed to the dividend-equivalent RSU accrual on the grant date.

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Republic Services director Thomas W. Handley received a grant of 71.47 Restricted Stock Units on 2026-07-15, representing dividend-equivalent RSUs that convert 1-for-1 into common stock when vested. Following this award, he now holds 24,922.56 RSUs, with a portion held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

Insider Trade Summary

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Mixed 1 txn

Insider HANDLEY THOMAS W

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units ^{F1, F2, F3}	71.47	$217.34	$16K

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 24,922.56 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

F1. Based on 1 on 1 conversion.
F2. 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.
F3. A portion of the Restricted Stock Units are held under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 71.4700 units Grant price: $217.3400 per unit RSUs held after grant: 24,922.5600 units +1 more

4 metrics

RSUs granted 71.4700 units Restricted Stock Units granted on 2026-07-15

Grant price $217.3400 per unit Reported transaction price per RSU

RSUs held after grant 24,922.5600 units Total Restricted Stock Units following transaction

Conversion ratio 1 on 1 RSUs convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, dividends on outstanding RSU awards

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Represents additional Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) accrued as dividends"

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

"RSUs accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards that will vest"

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FAQ

What insider transaction did Republic Services (RSG) report in this Form 4?

Republic Services reported that director Thomas W. Handley received 71.47 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on 2026-07-15. These RSUs are dividend-equivalent units that convert 1-for-1 into common stock upon vesting and settlement, increasing his deferred equity-based compensation position.

How many RSUs does Thomas W. Handley now hold at Republic Services (RSG)?

After the reported grant, Thomas W. Handley holds 24,922.56 RSUs at Republic Services. This figure reflects his total Restricted Stock Units following the 71.47-unit dividend-equivalent award and includes RSUs held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan.

What does the 71.47 RSU award at Republic Services (RSG) represent?

The 71.47 RSUs represent additional units accrued as dividends on outstanding RSU awards. They will vest and settle only to the extent the underlying RSUs vest and settle, maintaining the same timing and conditions as the original RSU grants.

Is the new RSU position for Thomas W. Handley at RSG an open-market stock purchase?

No. The 71.47 units are a grant of Restricted Stock Units accrued as dividend equivalents, not an open-market purchase of Republic Services shares. They are part of his equity compensation and convert into common stock upon vesting and settlement.

How are Thomas W. Handley’s RSUs structured at Republic Services (RSG)?

Handley’s RSUs convert into common stock on a 1-on-1 basis when vested. A portion of these units is held under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, meaning settlement timing can be linked to deferral and plan distribution elections rather than immediate share delivery.

What was the reported price for the 71.47 RSUs granted at Republic Services (RSG)?

The 71.47 RSUs were reported at a transaction price of $217.34 per unit. This price is used for reporting purposes on the Form 4 and reflects the per-unit value attributed to the dividend-equivalent RSU accrual on the grant date.

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^*

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)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/15/2026

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⁾	07/15/2026		A		71.47		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	71.47	$217.34	24,922.56⁽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-Fact	07/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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