Waste Connections executive reports equity awards and shares

Waste Connections, Inc. executive Derek M. Dague, Senior Vice President, Performance Optimization, reports direct ownership of equity awards and common shares.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Waste Connections, Inc. executive Derek M. Dague, Senior Vice President, Performance Optimization, reports direct ownership of equity awards and common shares. His holdings include time-based restricted share units covering 156, 372, 397 and 858 common shares that vest in four equal annual installments starting one year after grant, plus performance-based restricted share units targeting 529 and 858 common shares, with maximum vesting of up to 1,322 and 2,145 units, respectively, over their three-year performance periods. He also directly holds 1,773 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

7 transactions reported

Mixed 7 txns

Insider Dague Derek M

Role SR VP PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
holding	Restricted Share Units F1	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Share Units F2	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Share Units F3	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Share Units F4	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Share Units F5	--	--	--
holding	Restricted Share Units F6	--	--	--
holding	Common Shares	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Share Units — 3,170 contracts (Direct); Common Shares — 1,773 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (6)

1. F1. The restricted share units were awarded on February 17, 2023. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.
2. F2. The restricted share units were awarded on February 16, 2024. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.
3. F3. The restricted share units were awarded on February 14, 2025. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.
4. F4. Represents performance-based restricted share units awarded on February 14, 2025. The target number of units is presented in the table. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the number of units that actually vest at the end of the three-year performance period will be 0% to 250% of the scheduled amount, depending on the extent to which the Issuer meets or exceeds certain performance goals during the performance period. The maximum number of units that may vest at the end of the three-year performance period is 1,322 (250% of the target number).
5. F5. The restricted share units were awarded on February 13, 2026. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.
6. F6. Represents performance-based restricted share units awarded on February 13, 2026. The target number of units is presented in the table. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the number of units that actually vest at the end of the three-year performance period will be 0% to 250% of the scheduled amount, depending on the extent to which the Issuer meets or exceeds certain performance goals during the performance period. The maximum number of units that may vest at the end of the three-year performance period is 2,145 (250% of the target number).

Key Figures

Direct common shares: 1,773 shares 2026 time-based RSUs: 858 underlying common shares 2025 performance RSUs target: 529 units +3 more

6 metrics

Direct common shares 1,773 shares Directly held common shares as of the reported holdings

2026 time-based RSUs 858 underlying common shares Restricted share units awarded February 13, 2026; vest in four equal annual installments

2025 performance RSUs target 529 units Target number of performance-based restricted share units awarded February 14, 2025

2025 performance RSUs maximum 1,322 units Maximum units (250% of target) that may vest after the 2025 three-year performance period

2026 performance RSUs target 858 units Target number of performance-based restricted share units awarded February 13, 2026

2026 performance RSUs maximum 2,145 units Maximum units (250% of target) that may vest after the 2026 three-year performance period

Key Terms

Restricted Share Units, performance-based restricted share units, three-year performance period, accelerated vesting

4 terms

Restricted Share Units financial

"The restricted share units were awarded on February 17, 2023."

Restricted share units (RSUs) are a promise from a company to give an employee or service provider actual shares or cash equal to the shares after certain conditions are met, typically staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them like a time-locked gift card that becomes usable only after you’ve earned it. For investors, RSUs matter because they align employee incentives with company performance and can increase the number of shares outstanding over time, diluting existing ownership and affecting earnings per share.

performance-based restricted share units financial

"Represents performance-based restricted share units awarded on February 14, 2025."

Performance-based restricted share units are promises to give company stock to employees or executives only if the business hits specified targets, such as revenue, profit or stock performance; think of them as a bonus paid in shares that only vests when certain goals are met. They matter to investors because they align management incentives with shareholder outcomes, can dilute share count when paid out, and reveal how leadership is being rewarded and what milestones the company expects to reach.

three-year performance period financial

"…vest at the end of the three-year performance period will be 0% to 250%…"

accelerated vesting financial

"Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances…"

A contract feature that makes stock awards, options, or restricted shares become owned or exercisable earlier than the original schedule. It shortens or cancels the waiting period so recipients can sell, transfer, or exercise their equity sooner — think of a timed lock that is unlocked ahead of schedule. It matters to investors because it changes when shares enter the market, who controls them, and how much dilution or ownership concentration happens.

FAQ

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What insider ownership did Derek M. Dague report at Waste Connections (WCN)?

Derek M. Dague reported direct ownership of 1,773 common shares of Waste Connections, Inc., plus several grants of restricted share units. These RSUs cover time-based and performance-based awards tied to future vesting schedules and company performance goals over multi-year periods.

How many restricted share units tied to common shares does WCN executive Derek M. Dague hold?

Derek M. Dague holds multiple restricted share unit grants linked to common shares, including time-based awards over 156, 372, 397 and 858 shares. He also has performance-based RSUs targeting 529 and 858 shares, subject to future vesting conditions.

What are the vesting terms of Derek M. Dague’s time-based RSUs at Waste Connections (WCN)?

His time-based restricted share units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of each grant date. Awards were granted in February 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, creating staggered vesting over several future years, assuming continued employment.

How do Derek M. Dague’s performance-based RSUs at WCN work?

His performance-based restricted share units from 2025 and 2026 have target amounts of 529 and 858 units. Actual vesting after each three-year performance period can range from 0% to 250% of target, depending on achievement of specified company performance goals and employment conditions.

What is the maximum number of performance-based RSUs that can vest for Derek M. Dague at WCN?

For his performance-based awards, up to 1,322 units may vest from the 2025 grant and up to 2,145 units from the 2026 grant. These represent 250% of target for each award, contingent on meeting performance targets and other vesting conditions.

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SEC Form 3

FORM 3

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

INITIAL STATEMENT OF BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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^*

Dague Derek M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3 WATERWAY SQUARE PLACE

SUITE 110

(Street)

THE WOODLANDS TEXAS 77380

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Date of Event Requiring Statement (Month/Day/Year)
07/27/2026

3. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Waste Connections, Inc. [ WCN ]

3a. Foreign Trading Symbol

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SR VP PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

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 Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 4)	2. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned (Instr. 4)	3. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	4. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
Common Shares	1,773	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 4)	2. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		3. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 4)		4. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	5. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 5)	6. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 5)
	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Share Units	(1)	(1)	Common Shares	156	$0.00	D
Restricted Share Units	(2)	(2)	Common Shares	372	$0.00	D
Restricted Share Units	(3)	(3)	Common Shares	397	$0.00	D
Restricted Share Units	(4)	(4)	Common Shares	529	$0.00	D
Restricted Share Units	(5)	(5)	Common Shares	858	$0.00	D
Restricted Share Units	(6)	(6)	Common Shares	858	$0.00	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The restricted share units were awarded on February 17, 2023. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.

2. The restricted share units were awarded on February 16, 2024. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.

3. The restricted share units were awarded on February 14, 2025. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.

4. Represents performance-based restricted share units awarded on February 14, 2025. The target number of units is presented in the table. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the number of units that actually vest at the end of the three-year performance period will be 0% to 250% of the scheduled amount, depending on the extent to which the Issuer meets or exceeds certain performance goals during the performance period. The maximum number of units that may vest at the end of the three-year performance period is 1,322 (250% of the target number).

5. The restricted share units were awarded on February 13, 2026. The award vests in four equal annual installments commencing on the first anniversary of the date of award.

6. Represents performance-based restricted share units awarded on February 13, 2026. The target number of units is presented in the table. Subject to certain continued employment conditions and subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances, the number of units that actually vest at the end of the three-year performance period will be 0% to 250% of the scheduled amount, depending on the extent to which the Issuer meets or exceeds certain performance goals during the performance period. The maximum number of units that may vest at the end of the three-year performance period is 2,145 (250% of the target number).

Remarks:

	Derek M. Dague	08/04/2026
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