8-K
filed February 17, 2026, 6:59 PM ET
ticker RSG
CIK 0001060391
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Republic Services amends bylaws to expand exclusive forum for stockholder litigation
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
- Amendment extends exclusive forum provision to any stockholder action not an 'internal corporate claim' under DGCL §115.
- New provision covers claims relating to company business, affairs, or rights/powers of company, directors, officers, or stockholders.
- Bylaw change adopted February 10, 2026; effective immediately.
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