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Bill Gates' Cascade fund owns stake in Republic Services (NYSE: RSG); share count disclosed

Cascade Investment and William H. Gates III reported a 37.9% stake in Republic Services (RSG), owning 116,166,330 shares. They acquired 3,762,705 shares in open-market transactions through September 8, 2026, according to an amended Schedule 13D filing.

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Published Sep 9, 2026, 8:16 PM UTC
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Relevance
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RSGNeutralMed
01

Why it matters

The 13D filing reveals a major new shareholder, which may affect future governance and strategic direction.

02

Market read

New large ownership stake could move RSG stock and influence sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential future board representation or strategic partnership not disclosed.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: reported today

Background

Republic Services is a leading US waste management firm; Cascade Investment is Bill Gates' private investment vehicle.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RSGNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Cascade Investment disclosed a 37.9% beneficial ownership stake in Republic Services, filing an amended Schedule 13D.

Expected impact

Potential modest upside as market assesses the strategic implications of the new major holder.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is the first public disclosure of a significant ownership change in a large-cap waste services company.

Market effects

Sector

May signal consolidation interest in waste management sector.

Regional

US waste services market could see increased investor attention.

Global

Limited to sector-specific investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Stake could be passive investment with no operational impact.

Key entities

  • Company
    Republic Services

    US waste management and recycling services provider.

  • Investment Vehicle
    Cascade Investment

    Bill Gates' private investment firm.

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