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Waste Connections, Inc. Form 8-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Current Report on Form 8-K was filed by Waste Connections, Inc. on February 21, 2024. The filing reports the completion of an underwritten public offering of senior notes on the same date.

Key Financial Metrics and Transaction Details

The Company completed an offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2034. The filing does not provide specific revenue, profit, cash flow, or margin data for the reporting period, as this document focuses on the debt issuance rather than operational performance.

• Instrument: 5.000% Senior Notes due 2034
• Principal Amount: $750,000,000
• Interest Payment Dates: March 1 and September 1, commencing September 1, 2024
• Maturity Date: March 1, 2034
• Security Status: Senior unsecured obligations; not guaranteed by subsidiaries

Material Changes and Covenants

The primary material change is the creation of a new direct financial obligation. The Notes rank equally with existing unsubordinated debt and senior to future subordinated debt. The Indenture includes customary covenants limiting liens, sale-leaseback transactions, and mergers or sales of substantially all assets.

Redemption, Change of Control, and Risks

Redemption Terms:

• Pre-December 1, 2033: Redeemable at the greater of 100% of principal or the present value of remaining payments plus accrued interest.
• Post-December 1, 2033: Redeemable at 100% of principal plus accrued interest.

Change of Control: Holders may require the Company to purchase the Notes at 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued interest if certain change of control events occur. Events of Default: Include failure to pay interest (30-day grace period), failure to pay principal at maturity, uncured covenant breaches (60-day grace period), and bankruptcy/insolvency events. Risks: The filing includes standard safe harbor language regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ due to risks detailed in the Prospectus Supplement and the Company's 2023 Form 10-K.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Verify the use of proceeds from the $750 million offering in the accompanying Prospectus Supplement.
• Review the Eighth Supplemental Indenture (Exhibit 4.2) for specific covenant limitations.
• Confirm the Company's current leverage ratios and liquidity position in the most recent Form 10-K to assess the impact of the new debt.
• Check for any subsequent filings regarding the pricing or final terms of the Notes if not fully detailed in the prospectus supplement referenced.