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2020 earnings coverage: Republic Services
The industry's second-largest player adapted to the pandemic, completed a busy year of M&A and pushed ahead on fleet electrification plans.
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Republic Services reports tough coronavirus effects, but optimistic 'worst is behind us'
By Cole Rosengren • May 6, 2020Q1 earnings were positive, but more recent double-digit percentage volume declines from the pandemic shutdown have been difficult. Still, executives reported early signs of recovery and heightened M&A activity. Read the full article ➔
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Republic Services settles into pandemic conditions, expects to be 'more profitable' going forward
By Cole Rosengren • Aug. 7, 2020Q2 revenues and volumes were down, but this was offset by other savings and trends are improving. The company reiterated plans for upward of $650 million in M&A this year, largely driven by the pending Santek deal. Read the full article ➔
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Republic Services Q3: Annual M&A spend now on track for up to $900M
By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 6, 2020Driven by the pending acquisitions of Santek Waste and Randy's Environmental, Republic is on track for a big year. The company also reported sequential pandemic recovery in multiple lines of business. Read the full article ➔
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Republic Services reiterates all in on electrification over CNG, Santek close nearing
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2021The second-largest North American waste operator expects economic recovery to continue in 2021, with bullish plans for M&A. Read the full article ➔
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