Form 4: Waste Connections Exec Gifts Shares Under 10b5-1 Plan

Waste Connections, Inc. Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Patrick James Shea reported gifting 160 common shares under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Summary

• Patrick James Shea, Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary of Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN), reported a change in beneficial ownership.
• On December 12, 2025, Mr. Shea disposed of 160 common shares through a gift (Transaction Code 'G').
• The reported price for this transaction was $0.00 per share.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Shea directly beneficially owns 20,511 common shares.
• The transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction, or written plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral. This is a routine insider transaction report (a gift of shares) and does not inherently convey positive or negative sentiment about the company's performance or prospects.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine insider transaction report and does not provide specific industry context or trends.

Related Party Transactions

• The transaction involves a gift of shares, which could potentially be to a related party, though the recipient is not disclosed in the filing.

Stakeholder Impact

• Minimal impact on shareholders as the transaction is a small gift of shares by an executive, not a sale for cash or a significant change in overall insider ownership.

Key Dates

Keywords

Waste Connections, WCN, Patrick James Shea, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Share Gift, Beneficial Ownership, Executive Compensation, 10b5-1 Plan