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CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Damian A. Ribar was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“On June 26, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Damian A. Ribar as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective as of the date of commencement of his employment, which is expected to be July 20, 2026.”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Ratification of RSM US LLP as independent auditors at the 2026-06-04 meeting.

“Proposal 3: The appointment of RSM US LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026 was ratified. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstaining 67,536,781 2,672,490 19,798”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on executive compensation at the 2026-06-04 meeting.

“Proposal 2: An advisory “say-on-pay” vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers was approved. Votes For Votes Against Votes Abstaining Broker Non-Votes 66,322,467 1,840,247 303,469 1,762,886”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Election of four Class II directors at the 2026-06-04 meeting.

“Proposal 1: The following nominees were elected to the Board as Class II directors, each to serve for a term expiring at the 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Nominee Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Michael L. Battles 50,246,273 18,219,910 1,762,886 Edmond R. Coletta 67,304,218 1,161,965 1,762,886 Joseph G. Doody (Class A Director) 52,671,841 5,912,342 1,762,886 Emily Nagle Green 45,499,951 22,966,232 1,762,886”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: revenue $457.3 million, net income $(5.5) million. Guidance raised.

“waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2026. Key Highlights: • Revenues were $457.3 million for the quarter, up $40.2 million, or up 9.6%, from the same period in 2025. • Solid waste pricing was up 5.1% from the same period in 2025, driven by 5.3% collection price”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC incurred credit facility of $20.0 million with Huntington National Bank at one month term SOFR plus 0.11448%.

“68105 (Co-Lessee) (collectively, the “Master Lease”) with Huntington National Bank (“HNB”) for the purpose of leasing or financing motor vehicles and other equipment from HNB from time to time on terms to be agreed.”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC entered into Master Lease Agreement No. 68105 and Interim Agreement No. 1 with Huntington National Bank valued at $20.0 million maximum outstanding under Interim Agreement; up to $250.0 million aggregate lease sche (effective 2026-04-20).

“On April 20, 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”), and certain of its subsidiaries (each a “Subsidiary,” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries,” and together with Casella, the “Co-Lessees”), entered into a Master Lease Agreement No. 68105 and an Addendum to Master Lease Agreement No. 68105 (Co-Lessee) (collectively, the “Master Lease”) with Huntington National Bank (“HNB”) for the purpose of leasing or financing motor vehicles and other equipment from HNB from time to time on terms to be agreed.”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported three-month period ended March 31, 2024 results: revenue $341.0 million, net income $(4.1) million, EPS $(0.07) per diluted common share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“services company, today reported its financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2024. Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024: • Revenues were $341.0 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 29.9%, from the same period in 2023. • Overall solid waste pricing was up 5.5% from the same period in 2023, driven by 6.2% collection”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $1.265 billion, net income $25.4 million, EPS $0.46 per diluted common share.

“Months and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023: • Revenues were $359.6 million for the quarter, up $87.4 million, or up 32.1%, from the same period in 2022. Revenues were $1.265 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ("fiscal year 2023"), up $179.5 million, or up 16.5%, from the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 ("fiscal year 2022"). • Overall”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023 results: revenue $359.6 million, net income $(1.8) million, EPS $(0.03) per diluted common share. Guidance initiated.

“provided guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024 ("fiscal year 2024"). Highlights for the Three Months and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2023: • Revenues were $359.6 million for the quarter, up $87.4 million, or up 32.1%, from the same period in 2022. Revenues were $1.265 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 ("fiscal year 2023"), up”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: revenue $352.7 million, net income $18.2 million, EPS $0.31 per diluted common share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“For the quarter, revenues were $352.7 million, up $57.5 million, or up 19.5%, from the same period in 2022”

Bradford J. Helgeson was appointed as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“appointed Bradford J. Helgeson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective November 6, 2023.”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC incurred senior notes of $35.0 million at 5.125% per annum maturing September 2, 2030.

“On August 24, 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) completed a financing transaction pursuant to which the Company incurred indebtedness in the principal amount of $35.0 million.”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC incurred term loan of $430.0 million with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and other lenders at 2.375% over adjusted Term SOFR maturing December 22, 2026.

“On June 30, 2023, pursuant to the Loan Joinder, the Company borrowed $430.0 million as a Term Loan A under the Credit Agreement”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC terminated Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter with Raymond James Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust valued at up to $200 million (effective 2023-06-16).

“On June 16, 2023, pursuant to the terms of the Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter, and as a result of the receipt by the Company of net proceeds in excess of $200 million from the Company’s underwritten public offering of Class A common stock, the Commitment Parties’ funding commitment under the Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter was reduced to zero and the Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter was terminated.”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC entered into Underwriting Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated valued at 5,263,158 shares at $85.50 per share, expected net proceeds ~$431.5 million (effective 2023-06-13).

“On June 13, 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated acting as the representatives of the several underwriters named therein (collectively, the “Underwriters”), relating to an underwritten public offering of 5,263,158 shares (the “Underwritten Shares”) of the Company’s Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “Common Stock”), being sold by the Company.”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC entered into Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter with Raymond James Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust valued at up to $200 million (effective 2023-06-09).

“entered into a Commitment Letter, dated as of June 9, 2023 (the “Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter”), with Raymond James Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Commitment Parties committed, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Unsecured Bridge Commitment Letter, to provide the Registrant with unsecured bridge financing in the amount of up to $200 million”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Ratification of the appointment of RSM US LLP as the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2023 at the 2023-12-31 meeting.

“Proposal 5: The appointment of RSM US LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as the Company's independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023 was ratified.”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of future advisory say-on-pay votes.

“Proposal 4: The stockholders recommended, in an advisory "say-on-frequency" vote, that the frequency of future advisory "say-on-pay" votes be held every year. Every 1 Year Every 2 Years Every 3 Years Votes Abstaining Broker Non-Votes 55,071,754 27,423 1,288,211 8,520 2,106,964”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers.

“Proposal 3: An advisory "say-on-pay" vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Approval of the Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

“Proposal 2: The Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 1997 Employee Stock Purchase Plan was approved.”
Shareholder Votes

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC shareholders approved Election of three Class II directors.

“Proposal 1: The following nominees were elected to the Board as Class II directors, each to serve for a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC amended credit facility of increase in the principal amount of Term Loan A from the originally anticipated $400.0 million to $430.0 million with Bank of America, N.A..

“The Loan Joinder also amended and supplemented the Credit Agreement to provide for an increase in the principal amount of Term Loan A from the originally anticipated $400.0 million to $430.0 million”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC incurred term loan of up to $430.0 million with Bank of America, N.A. at 2.375% over adjusted Term SOFR (or 1.375% over Base Rate) maturing December 22, 2026.

“On May 25, 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Registrant”) entered into a Specified Acquisition Loan Joinder (the “Loan Joinder”) by and among the Registrant, certain of its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and lender and the other lenders party thereto (the “Specified Acquisition Lenders”) pursuant to which the Specified Acquisition Lenders committed to lend to the Registrant up to $430.0 million (such commitments, the “Commitments”), on the terms and conditions thereof, as a term loan A (“Term Loan A”) facility under the Registrant’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2021, as amended”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC terminated Bridge Commitment Letter with Bank of America, N.A., BofA Securities, Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Comerica Bank and Citizens Bank, N.A. (collectively, the "Commitment Parties") valued at up to $375 million (effective 2023-05-25).

“On May 25, 2023, pursuant to the Loan Joinder and as a result of the successful syndication of the Term Loan A, the Bridge Commitment Letter was terminated.”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC entered into Specified Acquisition Loan Joinder with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and lender and the other lenders party thereto (the “Specified Acquisition Lenders”) valued at up to $430.0 million (effective 2023-05-25).

“On May 25, 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Registrant”) entered into a Specified Acquisition Loan Joinder (the “Loan Joinder”) by and among the Registrant, certain of its subsidiaries, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and lender and the other lenders party thereto (the “Specified Acquisition Lenders”) pursuant to which the Specified Acquisition Lenders committed to lend to the Registrant up to $430.0 million (such commitments, the “Commitments”), on the terms and conditions thereof, as a term loan A (“Term Loan A”) facility under the Registrant’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2021, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”), by and among Registrant, certain subsidiaries of Registrant, Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and lender, the other Specified Acquisition Lenders, and the other financial institutions from time to time party thereto.”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC reported first quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: revenue $262.6 million, net income $3.5 million, EPS $0.07 per diluted common share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“services company, today reported its financial results for the three month period ended March 31, 2023. Highlights for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023: • Revenues were $262.6 million for the quarter, up $28.6 million, or up 12.2%, from the same period in 2022. • Overall solid waste pricing for the quarter was up 8.8% from the same period in 2022, driven by”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC entered into Equity Purchase Agreement with GFL Environmental Inc., GFL (CW) Holdco, LLC and Waste Industries USA, LLC valued at approximately $525 million in cash (effective 2023-04-21).

“On April 21, 2023, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Registrant” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Casella Mid-Atlantic, LLC (the “Buyer”) entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with GFL Environmental Inc. (the “Seller Parent”), GFL (CW) Holdco, LLC (“Holdco”) and Waste Industries USA, LLC (“Waste Industries USA”, and together with Holdco, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which the Buyer agreed to acquire 100% of the equity interests in Waste Industries of Maryland, LLC (“Waste Industries Maryland”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Pink Trash Company, Inc. (“Pink Trash Company”), Waste Industries of Delaware, LLC (“Waste Industries Delaware”), Waste Industries of Pennsylvania, LLC (“Waste Industries Pennsylvania”) and County Waste of Pennsylvania, LLC (“County Waste Pennsylvania” and collectively with Waste Industries Maryland, Pink Trash Company, Waste Industries Delaware and Waste Industries Pennsylvania, the “Target Companies”) from Sellers fo”
Earnings Releases

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC updated its the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022 guidance (reaffirmed).

“Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Debt Financings

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC amended credit facility of $350 million with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender, letter of credit issuer and lender at Term SOFR plus a margin in the range of 1.125% to 2.125% per annum, plus a susta.

“Credit Agreement, under which the Company and its subsidiaries (subject to certain exceptions) are co-borrowers, provides for a term loan A facility in the principal amount of $350 million (the “Term Loan Facility”) and a revolving credit facility in the principal amount of up to $300 million, with a $75 million sublimit for letters of credit. The First Amendment”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC amended Second Amendment with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender, letter of credit issuer and lender, and the other financial institutions party thereto (effective 2023-02-09).

“on February 9, 2023 the Company entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2021”
Material Agreements

CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC amended First Amendment with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender, letter of credit issuer and lender, and the other financial institutions party thereto (effective 2023-02-09).

“(the “Company”) entered into a first amendment (the “First Amendment”) and on February 9, 2023 the Company entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of December 22, 2021 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”) by and among the Company, its subsidiaries identified therein, Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender, letter of credit issuer and lender, and the other financial institutions party thereto (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”).”

Edwin D. Johnson resigned as Operations Advisor at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“Pursuant to the terms of the Amended Agreement, following his resignation as President and Chief Operating Officer effective as of the Effective Date, Mr. Johnson will serve as Operations Advisor”

Sean Steves changed role as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“Sean Steves, the current Senior Vice President of Operations of the Company, will become the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations”

Edmond R. Coletta changed role as President and Chief Financial Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“the Company announced that effective July 1, 2022, Edmond R. Coletta, the current Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, will become the Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer and will no longer serve as Treasurer”

Sean Steves was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“and Sean Steves, age 46, the current Senior Vice President of Operations of the Company, will become the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations.”

Edmond R. Coletta was appointed as President and Chief Financial Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“On April 21, 2022, the Company announced that effective July 1, 2022, Edmond R. Coletta, age 46, the current Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of the Company, will become the Company’s President and Chief Financial Officer and will no longer serve as Treasurer”

Edwin D. Johnson departed as President and Chief Operating Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“On April 18, 2022, Edwin D. Johnson provided notice of his decision to retire as President and Chief Operating Officer of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), effective June 30, 2022.”

Christopher B. Heald retired as Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“Mr. Drohan succeeds Christopher B. Heald, who retired from his position as Vice President of Finance, Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of March 31, 2022, and transitioned into the role of Finance Advisor.”

Kevin J. Drohan was appointed as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“On March 31, 2022, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Kevin J. Drohan as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of April 1, 2022.”

Christopher B. Heald retired as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer at CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC.

“On August 12, 2021, Christopher B. Heald provided notice of his decision to retire as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), effective March 31, 2022, after a 20 year career with the Company.”

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