Republic Services (RSG) EVP Amanda Hodges logs RSU vesting and tax share withholding

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Republic Services EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Amanda Hodges reported routine equity award activity. On February 17, 2026, 649 Restricted Stock Units vested and were converted into an equal number of Republic Services common shares at no cost, reflecting a scheduled vesting from a 2023 grant that vests 25% annually over four years. To cover related tax obligations, 272 common shares were withheld at a fair market value of $221.19 per share, as described in the footnotes. After these transactions, Hodges directly holds 11,892 shares of common stock and 647 Restricted Stock Units, each RSU representing the contingent right to one share of common stock.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Hodges Amanda

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

5353 E. CITY NORTH DRIVE

(Street)

PHOENIX AZ 85054

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. [ RSG ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, Chief Commercial Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/17/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/17/2026		M		649(1)	A	$0	12,164	D
Common Stock	02/17/2026		F		272(2)	D	$221.19	11,892	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(3)	02/17/2026		M			649	(1)	(1)	Common Stock	649	$0	647	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on 02/17/2023 vest 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. 649 RSUs, that included accrued dividend equivalents, automatically vested on 02/17/2026 and were paid out in the form of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock.

2. Represents shares of common stock to satisfy the tax liability of the Reporting Person upon the vesting of shares under a Restricted Stock Unit award on 02/17/2026. The fair market value of the exchanged shares was $221.19 (the closing price of Republic Services, Inc.'s common stock on 02/17/2026).

3. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to one share of common stock of Republic Services, Inc.

Remarks:

	/s/ Lauren McKeon, Attorney-in-Fact	02/19/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Amanda Hodges report at Republic Services (RSG)?

Amanda Hodges reported vesting of 649 Restricted Stock Units and their conversion into Republic Services common stock. She also reported a related tax-withholding disposition of 272 common shares, all occurring on February 17, 2026, as part of a scheduled equity award vesting.

Were Amanda Hodges’ February 2026 RSG transactions open-market buys or sells?

The reported transactions were not open-market trades. They involved the automatic vesting and conversion of 649 Restricted Stock Units into common stock and the withholding of 272 shares to satisfy tax liabilities associated with that vesting event, according to the filing footnotes.

How many Republic Services (RSG) shares does Amanda Hodges hold after these transactions?

Following the reported transactions, Amanda Hodges directly holds 11,892 shares of Republic Services common stock. She also holds 647 Restricted Stock Units, each representing the contingent right to receive one additional share of Republic Services common stock in the future.

What was the price used for the tax-withholding shares in the RSG Form 4?

The tax-withholding disposition used a fair market value of $221.19 per share. This price represents the closing price of Republic Services common stock on February 17, 2026, when 272 shares were withheld to satisfy the reporting person’s tax liability on the RSU vesting.

How do Amanda Hodges’ Restricted Stock Units in RSG vest over time?

The Restricted Stock Units granted on February 17, 2023 vest in four equal annual installments. Specifically, 25% of the award vests on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date, with vested RSUs paid out in Republic Services common stock with included dividend equivalents.

What does each Republic Services (RSG) Restricted Stock Unit held by Amanda Hodges represent?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Republic Services common stock. When RSUs vest, they are settled in common shares of Republic Services, as noted in the filing’s footnotes detailing the structure of the equity award.