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CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. (GATES WILLIAM H III) purchased $123.5M of RSG

CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. purchased 560,100 shares of REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. (RSG) at an average of $220.52 ($219.41–$222.18, $123.51M total) across 6 trades over 2026-08-26 to 2026-08-27. Filed jointly with GATES WILLIAM H III (10% owner).

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C., GATES WILLIAM H III
Published Aug 28, 2026, 8:50 PM UTC
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Primary signal
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Bullish
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
9/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RSGBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The transaction adds over 560k shares to the insider's holdings, raising ownership to 113.9M shares, suggesting confidence in the company's outlook.

02

Market read

Large insider purchase likely supports RSG stock price in the short term and may influence sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

The purchase was made via multiple trades over two days, possibly to avoid market impact; the price paid is near recent trading levels.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 8/10Timing: filed 2026-08-28 after market close

Background

Form 4 filings disclose insider transactions; a 10% owner increasing stake is a material event.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RSGBullishHigh confidence
Context

Cascade Investment, L.L.C. (Gates William H III) bought 560,100 shares of Republic Services, increasing its stake to over 10% after a $123.5M open‑market purchase.

Expected impact

Potential short‑term upside as market absorbs the bullish signal.

Evidence & confidence

The buyer is a 10% owner acquiring a sizable block at $220‑$222 per share, indicating strong conviction and likely supporting price.

Market effects

Sector

May reinforce positive sentiment for the waste‑management sector and REITs.

Regional

Limited to U.S. markets where Republic Services trades.

Global

Minimal global impact beyond sector peers.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Insider buying could be a defensive move ahead of a potential downside catalyst not yet disclosed.

Key entities

  • Company
    Republic Services, Inc.

    U.S. waste‑management and recycling services provider (ticker RSG).

  • Investment Vehicle
    Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

    Investment entity controlled by Bill Gates III, holding a 10% stake in Republic Services.

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