RSG - Republic Services, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Cascade Investment, L.L.C. (10%)

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Trade Summary

6 months ago, Cascade Investment, L.L.C., serving as 10% owner at Republic Services, Inc. (RSG), purchased 4,258 shares at $234.91 per share, for a total transaction value of $1,000,245.00. Following this transaction, Cascade Investment, L.L.C. now holds 109,816,832 shares of RSG.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Thursday, August 21, 2025, 2 days after the trade was made.

Republic Services, Inc. operates in the INDUSTRIALS sector, specifically within the WASTE MANAGEMENT industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

10%

Cascade Investment LLC is a private investment firm founded by Bill Gates in 1995 to manage a portion of his personal wealth, primarily through long-term investments in public companies[[1]](https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/owners/republicservices)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Services)[[4]](https://andsimple.co/cases/cascade-investment-bill-gates/). Operating as a holding company, it focuses on value-oriented strategies in sectors such as waste management, hygiene, and technology, with notable stakes including 35.1-35.47% in Republic Services, Inc. (RSG), making it the largest shareholder[[1]](https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/owners/republicservices)[[2]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republic_Services)[[3]](https://www.tikr.com/blog/who-owns-republic-services-top-shareholders-and-recent-insider-trades)[[5]](https://www.wallstreetzen.com/stocks/us/nyse/rsg/ownership)[[6]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/commercial-services/nyse-rsg/republic-services/ownership). The firm recently reduced its RSG position by 4,258 shares (a 7.97% cut in that transaction), though it maintains substantial ownership valued at approximately $23.6 billion[[3]](https://www.tikr.com/blog/who-owns-republic-services-top-shareholders-and-recent-insider-trades). Under Bill Gates' direction, Cascade Investment has grown into a significant player in institutional investing, with additional major holdings in companies like Ecolab (over 21%) and others, emphasizing stable, cash-generative businesses[[4]](https://andsimple.co/cases/cascade-investment-bill-gates/). Its operations are low-profile, centered on strategic equity positions rather than active management, influencing corporate governance through substantial shareholdings[[1]](https://matrixbcg.com/blogs/owners/republicservices)[[3]](https://www.tikr.com/blog/who-owns-republic-services-top-shareholders-and-recent-insider-trades).

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Trade Price

$234.91

Quantity

4,258

Total Value

$1,000,245.00

Shares Owned

109,816,832

Trade Date

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

187 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Filed 2 days after trade

INDUSTRIALSWASTE MANAGEMENT

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