UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): February 11, 2014 (February 6, 2014)
Republic Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-14267 | 65-0716904 | |
(Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | |
18500 North Allied Way Phoenix, Arizona | 85054 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |
(480) 627-2700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On February 6, 2014, Michael W. Wickham notified Republic Services, Inc. that, for health reasons, he is resigning as a Director of the company. His resignation became effective February 10, 2014. We greatly appreciate Mr. Wickham’s years of valuable service to the company as a member of our Board of Directors.
Also effective February 10, 2014, the Board decreased its size from 12 to 11 members.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 11, 2014
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | ||
By: | /s/ Glenn A. Culpepper | |
Glenn A. Culpepper | ||
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) | ||
By: | /s/ Brian A. Goebel | |
Brian A. Goebel | ||
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | ||
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