Republic Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results; Provides 2025 Full-Year Financial Guidance

Exceeded Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Adjusted Free Cash Flow Full-Year 2024 Guidance Fourth Quarter Total Revenue Growth of 5.6 Percent Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share of $1.63 and Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $1.58 Expanded Fourth Quarter Net Income Margin 120 Basis Points and Adjusted EBITDA Margin 110 Basis Points Generated Cash Flow from Operations of $3.94 Billion and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $2.18 Billion in 2024 Returned $1.18 Billion to Shareholders in 2024 , /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today reported net income of $512 million, or $1.63 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2024, versus $440 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, for the comparable 2023 period. Excluding certain expenses and other items, on an adjusted basis, net income for the three months ended December 31, 2024, was $497 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, versus $446 million, or $1.41 per diluted share, for the comparable 2023 period. "We delivered another strong year of results in 2024, made possible by effectively executing our strategy designed to meet the needs of our customers and profitably grow the business. We exceeded expectations and generated double-digit growth in EBITDA, earnings and free cash flow, and expanded adjusted EBITDA margin by 140 basis points during the year," said Jon Vander Ark, president and chief executive officer. "We continued to make investments across our business that support our differentiated capabilities and returned nearly $1.2 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases." Fourth-Quarter 2024 Highlights: Total revenue growth of 5.6 percent includes 4.3 percent organic growth and 1.3 percent growth from acquisitions. Core price on total revenue increased revenue by 6.1 percent. Core price on related business revenue increased revenue by 7.3 percent, which consisted of 9.1 percent in the open market and 4.5 percent in the restricted portion of the business. Revenue growth from average yield on total revenue was 4.4 percent, and volume decreased revenue by 1.2 percent. Revenue growth from average yield on related business revenue was 5.3 percent, and volume decreased related business revenue by 1.5 percent. Net income was $512 million, or a margin of 12.7 percent. EPS was $1.63 per share, an increase of 17.3 percent over the prior year. Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.58 per share, an increase of 12.1 percent over the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.25 billion, and adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-GAAP measure, was 31.0 percent of revenue, an increase of 110 basis points over the prior year. The Company's average recycled commodity price per ton sold at our recycling centers during the fourth quarter was $153. This represents an increase of $22 per ton over the prior year. The Company completed and commenced operations on two renewable natural gas projects during the quarter. Full-Year 2024 Highlights: Total revenue growth of 7.1 percent includes 4.5 percent organic growth and 2.6 percent growth from acquisitions. Core price on total revenue increased revenue by 6.5 percent. Core price on related business revenue increased revenue by 7.8 percent, which consisted of 9.5 percent in the open market and 5.1 percent in the restricted portion of the business. Revenue growth from average yield on total revenue was 5.1 percent, and volume decreased revenue by 1.1 percent. Revenue growth from average yield on related business revenue was 6.2 percent, and volume decreased related business revenue by 1.3 percent. Net income was $2.04 billion, or a margin of 12.7 percent. EPS was $6.49 per share, an increase of 18.6 percent over the prior year. Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP measure, was $6.46 per share, an increase of 15.2 percent over the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $4.98 billion and adjusted EBITDA margin, a non-GAAP measure, was 31.1 percent of revenue, an increase of 140 basis points over the prior year. Cash provided by operating activities was $3.94 billion, an increase of 8.8 percent over the prior year. Adjusted free cash flow, a non-GAAP measure, was $2.18 billion, an increase of 10.0 percent versus the prior year. Cash invested in acquisitions, including an investment in a post-collection business, was $358 million. Six renewable natural gas projects were completed and commenced operations during the year. We commenced operations at our first Polymer Center in Las Vegas, and completed construction at our Polymer Center in Indianapolis. Cash returned to shareholders was $1.18 billion, which included $490 million of share repurchases and $687 million of dividends paid. The Company's average recycled commodity price per ton sold during the year was $164. This represents an increase of $47 per ton over the prior year. 2025 Financial Guidance Republic's financial guidance is based on current economic conditions and does not assume any significant changes in the overall economy in 2025. The financial guidance also includes the expected contribution from acquisitions that have closed to date. Please refer to the Reconciliation of 2025 Financial Guidance section of this document for detail relating to the computation of non-GAAP measures as well as the Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements section of this document. Full-year 2025 financial guidance is as follows: Revenue: Republic expects revenue to be in the range of $16.850 billion to $16.950 billion. The Company expects growth from average yield on total revenue to be approximately 4 percent and average yield on related revenue to be approximately 5 percent. The Company expects the impact from volume on total revenue to be in the range of (0.25) percent to 0.25 percent. Adjusted EBITDA: Republic expects adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $5.275 billion to $5.325 billion. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share: The Company expects adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $6.82 to $6.90. Adjusted Free Cash Flow: Republic expects adjusted free cash flow to be in the range of $2.320 billion to $2.360 billion. The Company expects to receive between $1.860 billion to $1.900 billion of property and equipment, net of proceeds from the sale of property and equipment. Acquisitions: Republic expects to invest approximately $1 billion in acquisitions in 2025. "We expect to deliver another strong year of profitable growth in 2025," said Mr. Vander Ark. "Our outlook is supported by pricing in excess of cost inflation, continued contribution from acquisitions, productivity enhancements from our digital tools and investments in sustainability innovation to drive long-term value creation." Company Declared Quarterly Dividend Republic previously announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share for shareholders of record on April 2, 2025. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2025. Presentation of Certain Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Measures Adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted net income - Republic, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA by business type, adjusted EBITDA margin by business type and adjusted free cash flow are described in the Performance Metrics and Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Measures section of this document. About Republic Services Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com. SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING DATA REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in millions, except per share amounts) December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 74 $ 140 Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and other of $74 and $83, respectively 1,821 1,768 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 511 473 Total current assets 2,406 2,381 Restricted cash and marketable securities 208 164 Property and equipment, net 11,877 11,351 Goodwill 15,982 15,834 Other intangible assets, net 546 496 Other assets 1,383 1,184 Total assets $ 32,402 $ 31,410 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,345 $ 1,412 Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt 862 932 Deferred revenue 485 467 Accrued landfill and environmental costs, current portion 159 141 Accrued interest 101 104 Other accrued liabilities 1,176 1,172 Total current liabilities 4,128 4,228 Long-term debt, net of current maturities 11,851 11,887 Accrued landfill and environmental costs, net of current portion 2,432 2,281 Deferred income taxes and other long-term tax liabilities, net 1,594 1,527 Insurance reserves, net of current portion 402 349 Other long-term liabilities 588 595 Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share; 50 shares authorized; none issued — — Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 750 shares authorized; 313 and 321 issued including shares held in treasury, respectively 3 3 Additional paid-in capital 1,767 2,901 Retained earnings 9,774 8,434 Treasury stock, at cost; 1 and 6 shares, respectively (113) (784) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (26) (12) Total Republic Services, Inc. stockholders' equity 11,405 10,542 Non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiary 2 1 Total stockholders' equity 11,407 10,543 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 32,402 $ 31,410 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue $ 4,046 $ 3,832 $ 16,032 $ 14,965 Expenses: Cost of operations 2,317 2,264 9,350 8,943 Depreciation, depletion and amortization 443 402 1,677 1,501 Accretion 27 25 107 98 Selling, general and administrative 447 431 1,674 1,609 Adjustment to withdrawal liability for a multiemployer pension fund — 5 — 5 Gain on business divestitures and impairments, net — (2) (1) (4) Restructuring charges 9 6 29 33 Operating income 803 701 3,196 2,780 Interest expense (134) (129) (539) (508) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — (2) — Loss from unconsolidated equity method investments (139) (95) (255) (94) Interest income 2 2 9 6 Other income, net — 4 23 7 Income before income taxes 532 483 2,432 2,191 Provision for income taxes 20 43 388 460 Net income 512 440 2,044 1,731 Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated subsidiary — — (1) — Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 512 $ 440 $ 2,043 $ 1,731 Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders: Basic earnings per share $ 1.63 $ 1.40 $ 6.50 $ 5.47 Weighted average common shares outstanding 313.4 315.1 314.4 316.2 Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic Services, Inc. stockholders: Diluted earnings per share $ 1.63 $ 1.39 $ 6.49 $ 5.47 Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 313.8 315.7 314.8 316.7 Cash dividends per common share $ 0.580 $ 0.535 $ 2.230 $ 2.060 REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in millions) Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Cash provided by operating activities: Net income $ 2,044 $ 1,731 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 1,784 1,599 Non-cash interest expense 71 86 Stock-based compensation 42 41 Deferred tax provision 87 102 Provision for doubtful accounts, net of adjustments 27 53 Loss on extinguishment of debt 2 — Gain on disposition of assets and asset impairments, net (19) (1) Environmental adjustments 7 2 Loss from unconsolidated equity method investments 255 94 Other non-cash items (10) (1) Change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and divestitures: Accounts receivable (76) (71) Prepaid expenses and other assets (171) (30) Accounts payable (27) 83 Capping, closure and post-closure expenditures (56) (61) Remediation expenditures (62) (55) Other liabilities 14 43 Proceeds for retirement of certain hedging relationships 24 3 Cash provided by operating activities 3,936 3,618 Cash used in investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (1,855) (1,631) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 47 29 Cash used in acquisitions and investments, net of cash and restricted cash acquired (753) (2,065) Cash received from business divestitures 2 6 Purchases of restricted marketable securities (26) (29) Sales of restricted marketable securities 24 13 Other — 10 Cash used in investing activities (2,561) (3,667) Cash (used in) provided by financing activities: Proceeds from credit facilities and notes payable, net of fees 24,020 39,221 Proceeds from issuance of senior notes, net of discount and fees 889 2,172 Payments of credit facilities and notes payable (25,109) (40,411) Issuances of common stock, net (14) (1) Purchases of common stock for treasury (482) (262) Cash dividends paid (687) (638) Contingent consideration payments (15) (19) Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,398) 62 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash (2) 1 (Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents (25) 14 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period 228 214 Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period $ 203 $ 228 You should read the following information in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 (when filed). All amounts below are in millions and as a percentage of our revenue, except per share data. REVENUE The following table reflects our total revenue by line of business for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Collection: Residential $ 743 18.3 % $ 719 18.8 % $ 2,939 18.3 % $ 2,823 18.9 % Small-container 1,221 30.2 1,168 30.5 4,820 30.1 4,439 29.7 Large-container 747 18.5 730 19.1 3,024 18.9 2,922 19.5 Other 17 0.4 18 0.5 72 0.4 69 0.4 Total collection 2,728 67.4 2,635 68.9 10,855 67.7 10,253 68.5 Transfer 445 418 1,780 1,699 Less: intercompany (242) (230) (975) (933) Transfer, net 203 5.0 188 4.9 805 5.0 766 5.1 Landfill 747 713 2,981 2,885 Less: intercompany (304) (293) (1,240) (1,206) Landfill, net 443 11.0 420 11.0 1,741 10.9 1,679 11.2 Environmental solutions 499 427 1,907 1,701 Less: intercompany (17) (14) (64) (76) Environmental solutions, net 482 11.9 413 10.8 1,843 11.5 1,625 10.9 Other: Recycling processing and commoditysales 99 2.4 86 2.2 409 2.5 312 2.1 Other non-core 91 2.3 90 2.2 379 2.4 330 2.2 Total other 190 4.7 176 4.4 788 4.9 642 4.3 Total revenue $ 4,046 100.0 % $ 3,832 100.0 % $ 16,032 100.0 % $ 14,965 100.0 % The following table reflects changes in components of our revenue, as a percentage of total revenue, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Average yield 4.4 % 6.3 % 5.1 % 6.1 % Fuel recovery fees (0.9) (0.3) (0.4) (0.2) Total price 3.5 6.0 4.7 5.9 Volume (1.2) 0.3 (1.1) 0.5 Change in workdays 0.5 (0.1) 0.3 — Recycling processing and commodity sales 0.2 0.5 0.5 (0.5) Environmental solutions 1.3 (1.0) 0.1 0.1 Total internal growth 4.3 5.7 4.5 6.0 Acquisitions / divestitures, net 1.3 2.9 2.6 4.8 Total 5.6 % 8.6 % 7.1 % 10.8 % Core price 6.1 % 7.2 % 6.5 % 7.4 % Average yield is defined as revenue growth from the change in average price per unit of service, expressed as a percentage. Core price is defined as price increases to our customers and fees, excluding fuel recovery fees, net of price decreases to retain customers. We also measure changes in core price, average yield and volume as a percentage of related-business revenue, defined as total revenue excluding recycled commodities, fuel recovery fees and environmental solutions revenue, to determine the effectiveness of our pricing and organic growth strategies. The following table reflects core price, average yield and volume as a percentage of related-business revenue for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 As a % of Related Business As a % of Related Business Average yield 5.3 % 7.7 % 6.2 % 7.3 % Core price 7.3 % 8.8 % 7.8 % 8.9 % Volume (1.5) % 0.4 % (1.3) % 0.7 % The following table reflects changes in average yield and volume, as a percentage of related business revenue by line of business, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Yield Volume Yield Volume Yield Volume Yield Volume Collection: Residential 5.6 % (2.8) % 7.4 % (2.4) % 5.9 % (2.7) % 5.9 % (0.5) % Small-container 6.1 % (0.3) % 11.2 % 0.2 % 8.4 % (0.3) % 10.1 % 0.9 % Large-container 5.9 % (4.6) % 7.7 % (1.4) % 6.2 % (4.0) % 8.6 % (0.9) % Landfill: Municipal solid waste 5.6 % (0.2) % 6.3 % 3.7 % 5.4 % 0.7 % 6.0 % 1.5 % Construction and demolition waste 1.5 % 17.0 % 7.4 % (2.1) % 3.9 % 3.8 % 6.6 % (2.7) % Special waste — % (0.8) % — % 12.7 % — % (1.6) % — % 12.4 % COST OF OPERATIONS The following table summarizes the major components of our cost of operations for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Labor and related benefits $ 801 19.8 % $ 761 19.9 % $ 3,213 20.0 % $ 2,994 20.0 % Transfer and disposal costs 270 6.7 267 7.0 1,101 6.9 1,055 7.1 Maintenance and repairs 363 9.0 352 9.2 1,468 9.2 1,388 9.3 Transportation and subcontract costs 328 8.1 290 7.6 1,212 7.6 1,171 7.8 Fuel 109 2.7 135 3.5 470 2.9 542 3.6 Disposal fees and taxes 87 2.1 86 2.2 351 2.2 348 2.3 Landfill operating costs 91 2.2 85 2.2 367 2.3 335 2.2 Risk management 101 2.5 98 2.6 401 2.4 385 2.6 Other 198 4.9 190 4.9 796 5.0 725 4.9 Subtotal 2,348 58.0 2,264 59.1 9,379 58.5 8,943 59.8 Gain on certain divestitures andimpairments, net (29) (0.7) — — (29) (0.2) — — Total cost of operations $ 2,319 57.3 % $ 2,264 59.1 % $ 9,350 58.3 % $ 8,943 59.8 % These cost categories may change from time to time and may not be comparable to similarly titled categories used by other companies. As such, you should take care when comparing our cost of operations by cost component to that of other companies and of ours for prior periods. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES The following table summarizes our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Salaries $ 294 7.3 % $ 280 7.3 % $ 1,129 7.0 % $ 1,050 7.0 % Provision for doubtful accounts 7 0.2 15 0.4 27 0.2 53 0.4 Other 146 3.5 128 3.3 518 3.2 472 3.1 Subtotal 447 11.0 423 11.0 1,674 10.4 1,575 10.5 US Ecology acquisition integration and deal costs — — 9 0.2 — — 34 0.2 Total selling, general and administrative expenses $ 447 11.0 % $ 432 11.2 % $ 1,674 10.4 % $ 1,609 10.7 % These cost categories may change from time to time and may not be comparable to similarly titled categories used by other companies. As such, you should take care when comparing our selling, general and administrative expenses by cost component to those of other companies and of ours for prior periods. PERFORMANCE METRICS AND RECONCILIATIONS OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP MEASURES The following tables calculate EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin by business type, adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted tax impact, adjusted net income - Republic, adjusted diluted earnings per share, and adjusted free cash flow, which are not measures determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Our definitions of the foregoing non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin The following table calculates adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (in millions of dollars and as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. and netincome margin $ 512 12.7 % $ 440 11.5 % 2,043 12.7 % $ 1,731 11.6 % Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests — — 1 — Provision for income taxes 20 43 388 460 Other income, net — (4) (23) (7) Interest income (2) (2) (9) (6) Interest expense 134 129 539 508 Depreciation, depletion andamortization 443 402 1,677 1,501 Accretion 27 25 107 98 EBITDA and EBITDA margin $ 1,134 28.0 % $ 1,033 27.0 % $ 4,723 29.5 % $ 4,285 28.6 % Loss from unconsolidated equitymethod investment 139 95 255 94 Loss on extinguishment of debt and other related costs — — 2 — Adjustment to withdrawalliability for a multiemployer pension fund — 4 — 5 Restructuring charges 9 6 29 33 Gain on certain divestitures andimpairments, net (29) (2) (30) (4) US Ecology acquisitionintegration and deal costs — 9 — 34 Total adjustments $ 119 $ 112 $ 256 $ 162 Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin $ 1,253 31.0 % $ 1,145 29.9 % $ 4,979 31.1 % $ 4,447 29.7 % Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin by Business Type The following table summarizes revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin by business type for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 (in millions of dollars and adjusted EBITDA margin as a percentage of revenue): Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Recycling & Waste Environmental Solutions Total Revenue $ 3,564 $ 482 $ 4,046 Adjusted EBITDA(a) $ 1,134 $ 119 $ 1,253 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 31.8 % 24.7 % 31.0 % Year Ended December 31, 2024 Recycling & Waste Environmental Solutions Total Revenue $ 14,189 $ 1,843 $ 16,032 Adjusted EBITDA(a) $ 4,543 $ 436 $ 4,979 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 32.0 % 23.7 % 31.1 % (a) Certain corporate expenses, including selling, general and administrative expenses, and National Accounts revenue are allocated to the two business types. The amounts shown for Recycling & Waste represent the sum of our Group 1 and Group 2 reportable segments, and Environmental Solutions represents our Group 3 reportable segment. Adjusted Earnings Per Share The following table calculates adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted tax impact, adjusted net income - Republic, and adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Diluted Diluted Net Earnings Net Earnings Pre-tax Tax Income - per Pre-tax Tax Income - per Income Impact(1) Republic Share Income Impact(1) Republic Share As reported $ 532 $ 20 $ 512 $ 1.63 $ 483 $ 43 $ 440 $ 1.39 Restructuring charges 9 2 7 0.02 6 2 4 0.01 Gain on certain divestitures and impairments, net (29) (7) (22) (0.07) (2) 6 (8) (0.02) Settlements and withdrawals on pension plans — — — — 4 1 3 0.01 US Ecology acquisition integration and deal costs — — — — 9 2 7 0.02 Total adjustments (20) (5) (15) (0.05) 17 11 6 0.02 As adjusted $ 512 $ 15 $ 497 $ 1.58 $ 500 $ 54 $ 446 $ 1.41 Year Ended December 31, 2024 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Diluted Diluted Net Earnings Net Earnings Pre-tax Tax Income - per Pre-tax Tax Income - per Income Impact(1) Republic Share Income Impact(1) Republic Share As reported $ 2,432 $ 389 $ 2,043 $ 6.49 $ 2,191 $ 460 $ 1,731 $ 5.47 Gain on extinguishment of debt and other related costs, net (6) (2) (4) (0.01) — — — — Restructuring charges 29 8 21 0.07 33 8 25 0.08 Gain on certain divestitures and impairments, net (30) (8) (22) (0.07) (4) 5 (9) (0.03) Settlements and withdrawals on pension plans (8) (2) (6) (0.02) 5 2 3 0.01 US Ecology acquisition integration and deal costs — — — — 34 9 25 0.08 Total adjustments (15) (4) (11) (0.03) 68 24 44 0.14 As adjusted $ 2,417 $ 385 $ 2,032 $ 6.46 $ 2,259 $ 484 $ 1,775 $ 5.61 (1) The income tax effect related to our adjustments includes both current and deferred income tax impact and is individually calculated based on the statutory rates applicable to each adjustment. We believe that presenting EBITDA and EBITDA margin is useful to investors because they provide important information concerning our operating performance exclusive of certain non-cash and other costs. EBITDA and EBITDA margin demonstrate our ability to execute our financial strategy, which includes reinvesting in existing capital assets to ensure a high level of customer service, investing in capital assets to facilitate growth in our customer base and services provided, maintaining our investment grade credit ratings and minimizing debt, paying cash dividends, repurchasing our common stock, and maintaining and improving our market position through business optimization. Although depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion are considered operating costs in accordance with U.S. GAAP, they represent the allocation of non-cash costs generally associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior years. We believe that presenting adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA margin by business type, adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted tax impact, adjusted net income - Republic, and adjusted diluted earnings per share provide an understanding of operational activities before the financial impact of certain items. We use these measures, and believe investors will find them helpful, in understanding the ongoing performance of our operations separate from items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period. We have incurred comparable charges, costs and recoveries in prior periods, and similar types of adjustments can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Gain on extinguishment of debt and other related costs, net. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss of $2 million due to the amendment and restatement of our credit facility. Additionally, we recorded a net gain of $8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, attributable to the early settlement of certain cash flow hedges related to the term loan facility. The gain was recognized as a reduction of interest expense. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred a loss on the early extinguishment of debt related to the early repayment of a portion of our term loan facility. We incurred non-cash charges related to the proportional share of unamortized deferred issuance costs of less than $1 million. Restructuring charges. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, we incurred restructuring charges of $9 million and $29 million, respectively, and during the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred restructuring charges of $6 million and $33 million, respectively. The 2024 charges primarily related to the redesign of our asset management, and customer and order management software systems. Of the 2023 charges, $9 million related to the early termination of certain leases and $24 million related to the redesign of our asset management, and customer and order management software systems. During the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid $25 million and $39 million, respectively, related to these restructuring efforts. Gain on certain divestitures and impairments, net. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded a net gain on certain divestitures and impairments of $29 million and $30 million, respectively, of which $29 million was due to a gain on sale of a transfer station facility and $1 million related to a gain on business divestitures and impairments. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a net gain on business divestitures and impairments of $2 million and $4 million, respectively. Settlements and withdrawals on pension plans. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a settlement of our defined benefit pension plan. The settlement included a combination of lump-sum payments to participants who elected to receive them and the transfer of benefit obligations to a third-party insurance company under a group annuity contract. As a result of the settlements, we recognized a non-cash gain of $8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, related to the accelerated recognition of the unamortized net actuarial gains in accumulated other comprehensive loss. US Ecology, Inc. acquisition integration and deal costs. During the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, we incurred acquisition integration and deal costs of $9 million and $34 million, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of US Ecology, Inc, which included certain costs to integrate the business. The acquisition closed on May 2, 2022. Our integration of the business was substantially complete as of December 31, 2023. Adjusted Free Cash Flow The following table calculates our adjusted free cash flow, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Cash provided by operating activities $ 3,936 $ 3,618 Property and equipment received (1,818) (1,717) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 47 29 Restructuring payments, net of tax 19 29 Cash tax benefit for debt extinguishment and other related costs (1) — Divestiture related tax payments — 1 US Ecology acquisition integration and deal costs, net of tax — 25 Adjusted free cash flow $ 2,183 $ 1,985 We believe that presenting adjusted free cash flow provides useful information regarding our recurring cash provided by operating activities after certain expenditures or recoveries. It also demonstrates our ability to execute our financial strategy and is a key metric we use to determine compensation. The presentation of adjusted free cash flow has material limitations. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent our cash flow available for discretionary payments because it excludes certain payments that are required or to which we have committed, such as debt service requirements and dividend payments. Purchases of property and equipment as reflected on our consolidated statements of cash flows represent amounts paid during the period for such expenditures. A reconciliation of property and equipment expenditures reflected on our consolidated statements of cash flows to property and equipment received during the period follows for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Purchases of property and equipment per the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows $ 1,855 $ 1,631 Adjustments for property and equipment received in a different period (37) 86 Property and equipment received during the period $ 1,818 $ 1,717 The adjustments noted above do not affect our net change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents as reflected in our consolidated statements of cash flows. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, accounts receivable were $1,821 million and $1,768 million, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $74 million and $83 million, respectively, resulting in days sales outstanding of 40.9, or 30.0 days net of deferred revenue, compared to 42.0, or 30.9 days net of deferred revenue, respectively. CASH DIVIDENDS In October 2024, we paid a cash dividend of $182 million to shareholders of record as of October 2, 2024. As of December 31, 2024, we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $181 million to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 2, 2025, which was paid on January 15, 2025. SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM During the three months ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 0.8 million shares of our common stock for $160 million at a weighted average cost per share of $201. As of December 31, 2024, the remaining authorized purchase capacity under our October 2023 repurchase program was $2.5 billion. RECONCILIATION OF 2025 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE Adjusted EBITDA The following is a summary of our anticipated adjusted EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2025, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP: (Anticipated) Year Ending December 31, 2025 Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. $ 2,110 - 2,140 Provision for income taxes 525 - 535 Interest expense, net 565 Depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion 1,890 - 1,900 Loss from unconsolidated equity method investments 170 Restructuring charges 15 Adjusted EBITDA $ 5,275 - 5,325 We believe that presenting adjusted EBITDA provides an understanding of operational activities before the financial impact of certain items. We use this measure, and believe investors will find it helpful, in understanding the ongoing performance of our operations separate from items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period. We have incurred comparable charges, costs and recoveries in prior periods, and similar types of adjustments can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share The following is a summary of anticipated adjusted diluted earnings per share for the year ending December 31, 2025, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP: (Anticipated) Year Ending December 31, 2025 Diluted earnings per share $ 6.79 - 6.87 Restructuring charges 0.03 Adjusted diluted earnings per share $ 6.82 - 6.90 We believe that presenting adjusted diluted earnings per share provides an understanding of operational activities before the financial impact of certain items. We use this measure, and believe investors will find it helpful, in understanding the ongoing performance of our operations separate from items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period. We have incurred comparable charges, costs and recoveries in prior periods, and similar types of adjustments can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Our definition of adjusted diluted earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Adjusted Free Cash Flow Our anticipated adjusted free cash flow for the year ending December 31, 2025, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, is calculated as follows: (Anticipated) Year Ending December 31, 2025 Cash provided by operating activities $ 4,170 - 4,250 Property and equipment received (1,870) - (1,910) Proceeds from sales of property and equipment 10 Restructuring payments, net of tax 10 Adjusted free cash flow $ 2,320 - 2,360 We believe that presenting adjusted free cash flow provides useful information regarding our recurring cash provided by operating activities after certain expenditures or recoveries. It also demonstrates our ability to execute our financial strategy and is a key metric we use to determine compensation. The presentation of adjusted free cash flow has material limitations. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent our cash flow available for discretionary payments because it excludes certain payments that are required or to which we have committed, such as debt service requirements and dividend payments. Our definition of adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Our financial guidance is based on current economic conditions. INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release contains certain forward-looking information about us that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as "guidance," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "project," "intend," "should," "can," "likely," "could," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include information about our plans, strategies and prospects. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the expectations will prove to be correct. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements are the impacts of the overall global economy and increasing interest rates, impacts from international trade restrictions, our ability to effectively integrate and manage companies we acquire, and to realize the anticipated benefits of any such acquisitions, the amount of the financial contribution of our sustainability initiatives, acts of war, riots or terrorism, and the impact of these acts on economic, financial and social conditions in the United States, as well as our dependence on large, long-term collection, transfer and disposal contracts. More information on factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated is included from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, particularly under Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. SOURCE Republic Services, Inc. WANT YOUR COMPANY'S NEWS FEATURED ON PRNEWSWIRE.COM? 440k+ Newsrooms & Influencers 9k+ Digital Media Outlets 270k+ Journalists Opted In

Republic Services, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results; Provides 2025 Full-Year Financial Guidance

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