PHOENIX, July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) announced today that its Board of
Directors approved an increase in the quarterly dividend from
$0.425 per share to $0.46 per share, which represents an increase of
approximately 8 percent. The quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share will be paid on October 15, 2021, to shareholders of record on
October 1, 2021.
"We are raising our quarterly dividend by approximately 8
percent," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive
officer. "This is the seventeenth consecutive year we've increased
our dividend, which demonstrates our commitment to efficiently
return cash to shareholders."
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a
leader in the U.S. environmental services industry. Through its
subsidiaries, the Company provides superior customer experience
while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet® for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world. For more
information, visit RepublicServices.com, or follow us at
Facebook.com/RepublicServices, @RepublicService on Twitter or
Republic Services on LinkedIn.
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