UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): October 10, 2013 (October 10, 2013)
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 October 10, 2013, Republic Services, Inc. (the Company) announced that Robert Boucher resigned as the Company’s Executive Vice President – Operations (principal operating officer) effective October 10, 2013.
Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1 | Press Release, dated October 10, 2013 | |
SIGNATURES
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: October 10, 2013
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) | ||
Exhibit 99.1
REPUBLIC SERVICES ANNOUNCES DEPARTURE OF ROBERT BOUCHER
PHOENIX (Oct. 10, 2013) – Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today announced that Robert Boucher, executive vice president, Operations, is leaving the Company, effective today. Mr. Boucher has accepted the CEO position with a company based outside of North America.
Republic will conduct both an internal and external executive search for Mr. Boucher’s replacement. During the search process, Mr. Boucher’s responsibilities as principal operations officer will be assumed primarily by Don Slager, president and CEO.
Mr. Slager commented, “We would like to thank Bob for his significant contributions to the development and growth of Republic Services, and wish him and his family all the best.”
A 20-year veteran of the waste industry, Mr. Boucher was named executive vice president, Operations in 2012. He joined Republic Services in June 2010 as area president in Houston and later served as the Company’s South Region President.
About Republic Services
Republic is an industry leader in the U.S. non-hazardous solid waste industry. Through its subsidiaries, Republic’s collection companies, transfer stations, recycling centers and landfills focus on providing reliable environmental services and solutions for commercial, industrial, municipal and residential customers. Republic and its employees believe in protecting the planet and applying common sense solutions to customers’ waste and recycling challenges.
Republic participates in investor presentations and conferences throughout the year. Interested parties can find a schedule of these conferences at republicservices.com by selecting “Calendar” on the investor relations page. Audio and other presentations from earnings calls and investor conferences are also available on the investor relations page of the website.
For more information, contact:
Media Inquiries | Investor Inquiries | |
Darcie Brossart (480) 627-2700 | Ed Lang (480) 627-7128 | |
media@republicservices.com | Brian DelGhiaccio (480) 627-2741 | |
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