Bill Gates' Cascade Investment Buys $119.1M of Republic Services (RSG) Stock
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
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Filing Summary
=== SEC FORM 4 INSIDER TRANSACTION ===
Company: REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (RSG)
Insider: CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. / GATES WILLIAM H III
Relationship: 10% Owner
Transaction: Purchase (P)
Security: Common stock
Shares Bought: 533,995
Average Price: $223.04
Total Value: $119,104,792.71
Shares Held: 115,021,527
Significance: High
Comprehensive Analysis
Transaction Overview
On September 1 and September 2, 2026, Cascade Investment, L.L.C. (jointly reported with William H. Gates III), a 10% beneficial owner of Republic Services, Inc. (RSG), executed open-market purchases totaling 533,995 shares of common stock for an aggregate consideration of approximately $119.10 million.
Transaction Breakdown
- September 1, 2026: Purchased 204,800 shares across multiple weighted-average tranches ranging from $221.35 to $223.83.
- September 2, 2026: Purchased 329,195 shares across multiple weighted-average tranches ranging from $221.19 to $223.93.
- Overall Weighted Average Price: ~$223.04 per share.
Ownership Impact
Following these transactions, Cascade Investment and William H. Gates III directly hold 115,021,527 shares of Republic Services common stock.
Significance Assessment
This represents a High significance open-market purchase, underscoring ongoing substantial capital allocation and high conviction from the company's largest shareholder.
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