• Cascade Investment increased its stake in Republic Services through open-market purchases totaling 560,100 common shares.
• William H. Gates III reported beneficial ownership of 113,935,127 shares following the transactions.
• Purchases were reported at weighted-average prices ranging from $219.41 to $222.18 per share.

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