• Cascade Investment raised its Republic Services stake through open-market purchases totaling 378,969 common shares at about USD 216.65–224.09.
• William H. Gates III was listed as a reporting 10% owner alongside Cascade Investment.
• Cascade Investment’s direct holdings increased to 112,403,625 Republic Services shares following the purchases.

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