GFL Environmental Inc. Announces Renewal of Share Repurchase Programs

Core Viewpoint - GFL Environmental Inc. has announced the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (NCIB) for a 12-month period, allowing the repurchase of up to 27,396,513 subordinate voting shares, representing 10% of the public float as of February 18, 2026 [1] Summary by Relevant Sections Share Repurchase Program - The NCIB will commence on March 3, 2026, and end no later than March 2, 2027, and will be conducted through the TSX and NYSE [1] - GFL had 346,575,862 subordinate voting shares outstanding as of February 18, 2026 [1] - A maximum of 27,396,513 shares may be repurchased under the NCIB, which will be cancelled upon repurchase [1] Exemptive Relief from Ontario Securities Commission - GFL has received an order from the Ontario Securities Commission allowing it to repurchase shares from underwriters in Ontario, permitting purchases of up to 50% of shares offered for resale in any secondary offering [1] - The maximum number of shares that can be repurchased under this order is 34,657,586, representing 10% of the current issued and outstanding shares [1] - The order will expire 12 months from the date of the announcement, and purchases will be overseen by a special committee of independent directors [1] Previous NCIB Performance - Under the previous NCIB that began on March 3, 2025, GFL was authorized to repurchase up to 28,046,256 subordinate voting shares, of which 18,360,127 shares were repurchased [1] Company Overview - GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing solid waste management services across Canada and 18 U.S. states [1] - The company employs over 15,000 individuals [1]