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CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C.

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CompanyLast reported asReport datePublished
AUTONATION, INC.AN · Entity 373010% ownerOctober 01, 2024October 03, 2024
ECOLAB INC.ECL · Entity 295410% ownerNovember 20, 2024November 23, 2024
Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.DNA · Entity 553010% ownerSeptember 16, 2021September 24, 2021
PLANETOUT INCLGBT · Entity 1726610% ownerJuly 09, 2007July 13, 2007
Patriot Coal CORPPCX · Entity 16920See Footnote (3)January 29, 2010February 03, 2010
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.RSG · Entity 168610% ownerSeptember 10, 2026September 14, 2026
WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED INCOME FUNDWIA · Entity 638110% ownerMay 25, 2022May 27, 2022
WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUNDWIW · Entity 889610% ownerMay 27, 2022June 01, 2022

Disclosed balances

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Latest available filing per company, not a reconstructed current portfolio. Matching sequences show the last reported balance with all source rows expandable; grouping alone does not establish account ownership. Do not add unresolved positions together. Filings may omit unchanged positions, and amendments may correct only part of an older disclosure. Jointly reported shares are not necessarily this owner's personal holdings.

AUTONATION, INC.

Report date October 01, 2024 · Filed October 03, 2024

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect7,062,629 Reported balance After 2024-10-01 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2024-10-01 · Gift · Disposed 2,808,674 · Balance 7,062,629

ECOLAB INC.

Report date November 20, 2024 · Filed November 23, 2024

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,402,599 Reported balance After 2024-11-20 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2024-11-20 · Sale · Disposed 52,684 · Balance 29,402,599

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $240.1100 to $241.1075. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,357,639 Reported balance After 2024-11-20 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 2 · 2024-11-20 · Sale · Disposed 44,960 · Balance 29,357,639

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $241.1100 to $242.0925. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,349,941 Reported balance After 2024-11-20 transaction · row 3 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 3 · 2024-11-20 · Sale · Disposed 7,698 · Balance 29,349,941

F3: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $242.1100 to $243.0000. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,348,741 Reported balance After 2024-11-20 transaction · row 4 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 4 · 2024-11-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,200 · Balance 29,348,741

F4: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $243.1300 to $243.9250. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,320,492 Reported balance After 2024-11-21 transaction · row 5 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 5 · 2024-11-21 · Sale · Disposed 28,249 · Balance 29,320,492

F5: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $241.5300 to $242.5200. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,248,741 Reported balance After 2024-11-21 transaction · row 6 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 6 · 2024-11-21 · Sale · Disposed 71,751 · Balance 29,248,741

F6: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $242.5300 to $243.4900. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,231,822 Reported balance After 2024-11-22 transaction · row 7 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 7 · 2024-11-22 · Sale · Disposed 16,919 · Balance 29,231,822

F7: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $244.7300 to $245.6300. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,178,857 Reported balance After 2024-11-22 transaction · row 8 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 8 · 2024-11-22 · Sale · Disposed 52,965 · Balance 29,178,857

F8: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $245.8200 to $246.5400. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeIndirectby Cascade Investment, L.L.C.29,178,741 Reported balance After 2024-11-22 transaction · row 9 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 9 · 2024-11-22 · Sale · Disposed 116 · Balance 29,178,741

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $240.1100 to $241.1075. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $241.1100 to $242.0925. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F3: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $242.1100 to $243.0000. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F4: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $243.1300 to $243.9250. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F5: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $241.5300 to $242.5200. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F6: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $242.5300 to $243.4900. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F7: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $244.7300 to $245.6300. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F8: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $245.8200 to $246.5400. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings, Inc.

Report date September 16, 2021 · Filed September 24, 2021

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Class A Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect151,865,481 Reported balance Holding disclosure · report date 2021-09-16 · row 1 Holding and transaction disclosures are not merged.
1 source row

Row 1 · Balance 151,865,481

F1: Includes 15,949,483 earn-out shares that will vest in four substantially equal installments if the issuer's Class A Common Stock achieves a price per share for any period of 20 trading days out of 30 consecutive trading days prior to September 16, 2026 that equals or exceeds the following thresholds: $12.50, $15.00, $17.50 and $20.00.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: Includes 15,949,483 earn-out shares that will vest in four substantially equal installments if the issuer's Class A Common Stock achieves a price per share for any period of 20 trading days out of 30 consecutive trading days prior to September 16, 2026 that equals or exceeds the following thresholds: $12.50, $15.00, $17.50 and $20.00.

PLANETOUT INC

Report date July 09, 2007 · Filed July 13, 2007

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect5,217,391 Reported balance Holding disclosure · report date 2007-07-09 · row 1 Holding and transaction disclosures are not merged.
1 source row

Row 1 · Balance 5,217,391

Patriot Coal CORP

Report date January 29, 2010 · Filed February 03, 2010

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect2,391,231 Reported balance After 2010-01-29 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2010-01-29 · Other · Disposed 17,421 · Balance 2,391,231

F1: The shares were transferred pursuant to a letter agreement (as amended, the "Letter Agreement"), which provided that certain persons including the reporting persons herein would transfer to Mr. Paul Vining shares of Common Stock in an amount determined as set forth in the Letter Agreement. The foregoing discussion of the Letter Agreement is not intended to be a complete statement of all of the material terms thereof and is qualified in its entirety by the Letter Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Patriot Coal Corporation's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2009 (File No. 001-33466).

F2: On August 11, 2008, the Common Stock of Patriot Coal Corporation split 2-for-1, resulting in the reporting persons' acquisition of 1,204,326 additional shares of Common Stock.

F3: The reporting persons may be deemed to be a member of a group beneficially owning 10% or more of the Common Stock of the issuer within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of all securities other than those reported above, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such a group exists or that the reporting persons are the beneficial owners of the securities of such group for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: The shares were transferred pursuant to a letter agreement (as amended, the "Letter Agreement"), which provided that certain persons including the reporting persons herein would transfer to Mr. Paul Vining shares of Common Stock in an amount determined as set forth in the Letter Agreement. The foregoing discussion of the Letter Agreement is not intended to be a complete statement of all of the material terms thereof and is qualified in its entirety by the Letter Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Patriot Coal Corporation's quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2009 (File No. 001-33466).

F2: On August 11, 2008, the Common Stock of Patriot Coal Corporation split 2-for-1, resulting in the reporting persons' acquisition of 1,204,326 additional shares of Common Stock.

F3: The reporting persons may be deemed to be a member of a group beneficially owning 10% or more of the Common Stock of the issuer within the meaning of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The reporting persons disclaim beneficial ownership of all securities other than those reported above, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that such a group exists or that the reporting persons are the beneficial owners of the securities of such group for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose.

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

Report date September 10, 2026 · Filed September 14, 2026

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,585,781 Reported balance After 2026-09-10 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2026-09-10 · Purchase · Acquired 108,147 · Balance 116,585,781

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $221.0150 to $222.0125. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,683,773 Reported balance After 2026-09-10 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 2 · 2026-09-10 · Purchase · Acquired 97,992 · Balance 116,683,773

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $222.0150 to $223.0100. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,731,592 Reported balance After 2026-09-10 transaction · row 3 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 3 · 2026-09-10 · Purchase · Acquired 47,819 · Balance 116,731,592

F3: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $223.0200 to $223.9900. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,733,634 Reported balance After 2026-09-10 transaction · row 4 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 4 · 2026-09-10 · Purchase · Acquired 2,042 · Balance 116,733,634

F4: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $224.0200 to $224.1450. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,741,230 Reported balance After 2026-09-11 transaction · row 5 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 5 · 2026-09-11 · Purchase · Acquired 7,596 · Balance 116,741,230

F5: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $220.7700 to $221.6500. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect116,876,712 Reported balance After 2026-09-11 transaction · row 6 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 6 · 2026-09-11 · Purchase · Acquired 135,482 · Balance 116,876,712

F6: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $221.8700 to $222.7650. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect117,053,259 Reported balance After 2026-09-11 transaction · row 7 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 7 · 2026-09-11 · Purchase · Acquired 176,547 · Balance 117,053,259

F7: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $222.7700 to $223.7350. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect117,058,444 Reported balance After 2026-09-11 transaction · row 8 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 8 · 2026-09-11 · Purchase · Acquired 5,185 · Balance 117,058,444

F8: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $223.7700 to $224.0000. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $221.0150 to $222.0125. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $222.0150 to $223.0100. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F3: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $223.0200 to $223.9900. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F4: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $224.0200 to $224.1450. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F5: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $220.7700 to $221.6500. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F6: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $221.8700 to $222.7650. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F7: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $222.7700 to $223.7350. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F8: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $223.7700 to $224.0000. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED INCOME FUND

Report date May 25, 2022 · Filed May 27, 2022

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common SharesSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect5,195,082 Reported balance After 2022-05-25 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2022-05-25 · Purchase · Acquired 50,497 · Balance 5,195,082

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $10.48 to $10.605. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common SharesSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect5,208,507 Reported balance After 2022-05-26 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 2 · 2022-05-26 · Purchase · Acquired 13,425 · Balance 5,208,507

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $10.615 to $10.635. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $10.48 to $10.605. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $10.615 to $10.635. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

WESTERN ASSET INFLATION-LINKED OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND

Report date May 27, 2022 · Filed June 01, 2022

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common SharesSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect13,873,452 Reported balance After 2022-05-27 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2022-05-27 · Purchase · Acquired 38,836 · Balance 13,873,452

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.09 to $11.185. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Common SharesSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect14,022,751 Reported balance After 2022-05-31 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 2 · 2022-05-31 · Purchase · Acquired 149,299 · Balance 14,022,751

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.14 to $11.24. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.09 to $11.185. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $11.14 to $11.24. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer, or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

Past disclosures · reporting ended (5)

No longer tracked through insider filings. These historical balances do not imply present ownership or a zero position.

Alto Ingredients, Inc.

Report date June 09, 2008 · Filed June 11, 2008

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Section 16 reporting ended · disclosed 2008-06-11. Current position is not established by this disclosure.

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,449,834 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 6,490 · Balance 1,449,834

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,446,834 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 2 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 3,000 · Balance 1,446,834

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,402,134 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 3 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 3 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 44,700 · Balance 1,402,134

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,402,034 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 4 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 4 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 100 · Balance 1,402,034

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,400,124 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 5 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 5 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 1,910 · Balance 1,400,124

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,396,524 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 6 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 6 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 3,600 · Balance 1,396,524

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect1,375,224 Reported balance After 2008-06-09 transaction · row 7 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 7 · 2008-06-09 · Sale · Disposed 21,300 · Balance 1,375,224

DEERE & CO

Report date May 13, 2021 · Filed May 14, 2021

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Section 16 reporting ended · disclosed 2021-05-14. Current position is not established by this disclosure.

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect29,259,573 Reported balance After 2021-05-13 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2021-05-13 · Other · Disposed 2,251,000 · Balance 29,259,573

F1: Cascade Investment, L.L.C. transferred to Melinda French Gates 2,251,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock in a private transaction, for no consideration, on May 13, 2021.

Filing footnotes · ownership attribution and instrument terms

F1: Cascade Investment, L.L.C. transferred to Melinda French Gates 2,251,000 shares of the Issuer's common stock in a private transaction, for no consideration, on May 13, 2021.

GAMCO INVESTORS, INC. ET AL

Report date November 21, 2017 · Filed November 22, 2017

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Section 16 reporting ended · disclosed 2017-11-22. Current position is not established by this disclosure.

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Convertible Promissory NoteSEC Table II · derivative / convertible security · Conversion / exercise price $55.00 · Expires 2021-08-15Direct0 Reported balance After 2017-11-21 transaction · row 1 Instrument identity requires review; Table II rows are not merged.
1 source row

Row 1 · 2017-11-21 · Other · Disposed Not disclosed · Balance 0

F1: On November 21, 2017, GAMCO Investors, Inc., redeemed the Convertible Promissory Note, dated August 15, 2016, held by Cascade Investment, L.L.C. for $114,629,041, an amount equal to 103% of the unpaid principal amount of the note plus unpaid accrued interest.

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F1: On November 21, 2017, GAMCO Investors, Inc., redeemed the Convertible Promissory Note, dated August 15, 2016, held by Cascade Investment, L.L.C. for $114,629,041, an amount equal to 103% of the unpaid principal amount of the note plus unpaid accrued interest.

RADIUS RECYCLING, INC.

Report date May 20, 2003 · Filed May 22, 2003

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Section 16 reporting ended · disclosed 2003-05-22. Current position is not established by this disclosure.

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect520,700 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 1 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,500 · Balance 520,700

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect519,200 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 2 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 2 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,500 · Balance 519,200

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect517,700 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 3 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 3 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,500 · Balance 517,700

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect517,300 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 4 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 4 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 400 · Balance 517,300

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect515,800 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 5 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 5 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,500 · Balance 515,800

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect510,700 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 6 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 6 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 5,100 · Balance 510,700

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect509,100 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 7 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 7 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,600 · Balance 509,100

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect507,600 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 8 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 8 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,500 · Balance 507,600

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect507,500 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 9 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 9 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 100 · Balance 507,500

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect507,400 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 10 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 10 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 100 · Balance 507,400

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect505,700 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 11 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 11 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,700 · Balance 505,700

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect504,448 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 12 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 12 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,252 · Balance 504,448

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect504,248 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 13 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 13 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 200 · Balance 504,248

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect503,948 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 14 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 14 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 300 · Balance 503,948

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect499,398 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 15 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 15 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 4,550 · Balance 499,398

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect499,298 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 16 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 16 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 100 · Balance 499,298

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect496,798 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 17 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 17 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 2,500 · Balance 496,798

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect496,648 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 18 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 18 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 150 · Balance 496,648

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect496,200 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 19 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 19 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 448 · Balance 496,200

Common StockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect495,200 Reported balance After 2003-05-20 transaction · row 20 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 20 · 2003-05-20 · Sale · Disposed 1,000 · Balance 495,200

Vroom, Inc.

Report date June 11, 2020 · Filed June 12, 2020

Jointly reported with GATES WILLIAM H III

Section 16 reporting ended · disclosed 2020-06-12. Current position is not established by this disclosure.

Security / awardOwnership accountDisclosed shares / unitsDisclosure context
Common stockSEC Table I · non-derivativeDirect6,771,076 Reported balance After 2020-06-11 transaction · row 1 Joint disclosure: continuity of the reported position is unresolved; see ownership footnotes.
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Row 1 · 2020-06-11 · Conversion · Acquired 6,771,076 · Balance 6,771,076

F1: Upon closing of the Issuer's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Series G preferred stock and Series H preferred stock converted automatically into common stock without payment of further consideration. There was no expiration date for the Series G preferred stock or Series H preferred stock.

F2: Reflects 2-for-1 forward stock split, which became effective upon the closing of the Issuer's IPO.

Series G preferred stockSEC Table II · derivative / convertible securityDirect0 Reported balance After 2020-06-11 transaction · row 2 Instrument identity requires review; Table II rows are not merged.
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Row 2 · 2020-06-11 · Conversion · Disposed 2,785,365 · Balance 0

F1: Upon closing of the Issuer's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Series G preferred stock and Series H preferred stock converted automatically into common stock without payment of further consideration. There was no expiration date for the Series G preferred stock or Series H preferred stock.

F2: Reflects 2-for-1 forward stock split, which became effective upon the closing of the Issuer's IPO.

Series H preferred stockSEC Table II · derivative / convertible securityDirect0 Reported balance After 2020-06-11 transaction · row 3 Instrument identity requires review; Table II rows are not merged.
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Row 3 · 2020-06-11 · Conversion · Disposed 600,173 · Balance 0

F1: Upon closing of the Issuer's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Series G preferred stock and Series H preferred stock converted automatically into common stock without payment of further consideration. There was no expiration date for the Series G preferred stock or Series H preferred stock.

F2: Reflects 2-for-1 forward stock split, which became effective upon the closing of the Issuer's IPO.

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F1: Upon closing of the Issuer's initial public offering ("IPO"), the Series G preferred stock and Series H preferred stock converted automatically into common stock without payment of further consideration. There was no expiration date for the Series G preferred stock or Series H preferred stock.

F2: Reflects 2-for-1 forward stock split, which became effective upon the closing of the Issuer's IPO.

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Transaction dateCompanyActivity / securityShares / unitsReported priceReported valueDetails
September 26, 2012 Filed Sep 28, 2012 20:30 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 195,027 $27.37 $5,337,810.98
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-020209 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 76,544,087

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $27.345 to $27.405. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 02, 2012 Filed Aug 3, 2012 21:17 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 925,128 $28.59 $26,451,259.78
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-017240 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 76,349,060

F2 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $28.37 to $28.65. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 01, 2012 Filed Aug 3, 2012 21:17 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 723,027 $28.88 $20,881,236.67
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-017240 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 75,423,932

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $28.545 to $29.20. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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July 31, 2012 Filed Aug 2, 2012 21:05 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 2,004,612 $28.78 $57,698,346.27
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-017162 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 74,700,905

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $28.34 to $28.95. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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June 05, 2012 Filed Jun 7, 2012 20:34 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 8,683 $61.99 $538,273.93
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013979 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See footnotes (2) and (3)

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See footnote (2)

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 27,920,394

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $61.89 to $62.00. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · balance_after: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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June 04, 2012 Filed Jun 6, 2012 20:23 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 7,099 $34.98 $248,332.25
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013912 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,218,666

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.96 to $34.995. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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June 04, 2012 Filed Jun 6, 2012 20:24 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 526,707 $61.79 $32,546,384.29
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013914 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See footnotes (2) and (3)

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See footnote (2)

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 27,911,711

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $61.45 to $61.98. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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June 01, 2012 Filed Jun 5, 2012 20:44 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 54,785 $35.00 $1,917,370.91
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013854 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,211,567

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.97 to $35.00. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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June 01, 2012 Filed Jun 5, 2012 20:45 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 383,656 $61.84 $23,723,714.05
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013855 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See footnotes (2) and (3)

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See footnote (2)

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 27,385,004

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $61.72 to $61.9550. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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May 24, 2012 Filed May 29, 2012 21:34 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 24,000 $26.79 $643,003.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013326 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,696,293

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $26.73 to $26.80. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 23, 2012 Filed May 25, 2012 20:37 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 178,785 $26.50 $4,737,945.53
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013180 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,672,293

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $26.35 to $26.65. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 22, 2012 Filed May 24, 2012 21:03 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 335,709 $26.55 $8,912,033.25
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013135 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,493,508

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $26.355 to $26.61. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 21, 2012 Filed May 23, 2012 20:22 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 13,528 $34.62 $468,281.19
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013072 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,156,782

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.41 to $34.75. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 21, 2012 Filed May 23, 2012 20:23 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 492,489 $26.22 $12,914,292.80
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-013073 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 72,157,799

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $26.06 to $26.40. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 18, 2012 Filed May 22, 2012 20:24 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 141,526 $34.31 $4,855,091.89
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012954 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,143,254

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.15 to $34.47. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 18, 2012 Filed May 22, 2012 20:25 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,397,649 $25.99 $36,319,306.91
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012955 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 71,665,310

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $25.905 to $26.15. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 17, 2012 Filed May 21, 2012 20:36 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 304,129 $34.34 $10,444,732.66
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012887 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 16,001,728

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.115 to $34.80. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 17, 2012 Filed May 21, 2012 20:38 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 457,670 $25.92 $11,860,563.82
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012888 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 70,267,661

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $25.805 to $26.00. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 16, 2012 Filed May 18, 2012 21:14 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 40,522 $34.92 $1,415,064.71
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012826 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,697,599

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.82 to $34.97. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 16, 2012 Filed May 18, 2012 21:15 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 744,162 $25.95 $19,311,748.06
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012827 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 69,809,991

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $25.875 to $26.01. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 15, 2012 Filed May 17, 2012 20:20 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 64,340 $34.82 $2,240,260.89
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012714 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,657,077

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.67 to $34.95. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 15, 2012 Filed May 17, 2012 20:21 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 209,346 $25.55 $5,348,811.23
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012715 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 69,065,829

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $25.4825 to $25.65. The price set forth above reflects the weighted-average price per share. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 14, 2012 Filed May 16, 2012 20:29 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 128,564 $34.91 $4,487,629.27
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012594 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,592,737

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.80 to $34.98. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 11, 2012 Filed May 15, 2012 19:59 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 26,721 $34.98 $934,794.10
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012402 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,464,173

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.93 to $35.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 10, 2012 Filed May 14, 2012 20:11 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 70,690 $34.99 $2,473,626.89
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-012122 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,437,452

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.95 to $35.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 09, 2012 Filed May 11, 2012 20:27 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 198,500 $34.52 $6,851,465.70
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-011957 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,366,762

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.10 to $35.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 08, 2012 Filed May 10, 2012 20:27 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 27,798 $34.31 $953,691.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-011836 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,168,262

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.20 to $34.32. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 02, 2012 Filed May 4, 2012 19:52 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,431,914 $27.32 $39,118,888.14
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-011253 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 68,856,483

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from $27.175 to $27.44. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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May 01, 2012 Filed May 3, 2012 20:15 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,167,700 $27.50 $32,113,384.78
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-011086 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 67,424,569

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from $27.305 to $27.55. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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April 30, 2012 Filed May 2, 2012 20:34 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,102,700 $27.40 $30,219,052.42
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-010892 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 66,256,869

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from $27.26 to $27.64. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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April 26, 2012 Filed Apr 30, 2012 20:38 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 11,800 $33.99 $401,070.20
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-010484 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,140,464

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $33.90 to $34.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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March 14, 2012 Filed Mar 16, 2012 20:52 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 60,000 $34.60 $2,076,018.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-007825 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,128,664

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.595 to $34.605. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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March 13, 2012 Filed Mar 15, 2012 20:35 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 314,792 $33.90 $10,670,850.70
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-007679 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 15,068,664

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $33.845 to $34.00. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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February 21, 2012 Filed Feb 23, 2012 21:25 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 592,600 $35.06 $20,776,733.78
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-005220 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,753,872

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.8399 to $35.15. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average sale price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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February 17, 2012 Filed Feb 22, 2012 21:17 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 156,100 $34.86 $5,441,005.99
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-005035 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,161,272

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.75 to $34.95. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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February 16, 2012 Filed Feb 21, 2012 21:16 UTC AUTONATION, INC. AN · Entity 3730 PurchaseCommon Stock 251,300 $34.52 $8,675,479.12
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-12-004833 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · (See footnote 2)

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 14,005,172

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $34.50 to $34.60. The price reported above reflects the weighted-average purchase price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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December 09, 2011 Filed Dec 13, 2011 21:00 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 500,000 $27.46 $13,728,250.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-026232 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 65,154,169

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from $26.88 to $27.69. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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December 08, 2011 Filed Dec 12, 2011 21:30 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 OtherCommon Stock 1,331,967 $0.00 $0.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-026166 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See footnotes (2) and (3)

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See footnote (2)

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 27,001,348

F1 · kind: Received in exchange for 2,022,100 shares of Nalco Holding Co. ("Nalco") held by the reporting person in connection with merger of Nalco and the Issuer at an exchange rate of $.7005 per share.

F1 · price: Received in exchange for 2,022,100 shares of Nalco Holding Co. ("Nalco") held by the reporting person in connection with merger of Nalco and the Issuer at an exchange rate of $.7005 per share.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the Issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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December 08, 2011 Filed Dec 12, 2011 21:32 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 2,100,000 $26.89 $56,465,430.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-026167 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 64,654,169

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from 26.49 to $27.25. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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December 07, 2011 Filed Dec 9, 2011 21:25 UTC REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. RSG · Entity 1686 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,400,000 $27.21 $38,095,820.00
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-026135 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Direct

Disclosed balance after: 62,554,169

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from from $26.99 to $27.43. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 31, 2011 Filed Sep 2, 2011 20:15 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 754,386 $53.31 $40,216,393.10
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-021327 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 25,669,381

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $53.16 to $53.60. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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August 30, 2011 Filed Sep 1, 2011 20:21 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 167,588 $52.86 $8,858,232.43
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-021151 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 24,914,995

F4 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $52.67 to $53.08. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 30, 2011 Filed Sep 1, 2011 20:21 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 429,037 $52.36 $22,464,634.74
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-021151 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · 10% owner

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 24,747,407

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $51.67 to $52.665. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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August 29, 2011 Filed Aug 31, 2011 20:48 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 175,578 $52.28 $9,179,340.74
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020986 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 24,318,370

F4 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $52.14 to $52.40. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 29, 2011 Filed Aug 31, 2011 20:48 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 218,770 $51.80 $11,331,782.83
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020986 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 24,142,792

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $51.14 to $52.135. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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August 26, 2011 Filed Aug 30, 2011 20:19 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 183,763 $50.72 $9,319,558.92
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020911 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 23,924,022

F4 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $50.51 to $50.80. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 26, 2011 Filed Aug 30, 2011 20:19 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 717,387 $50.08 $35,927,745.30
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020911 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 23,740,259

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $49.51 to $50.50. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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August 25, 2011 Filed Aug 29, 2011 20:23 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,016,000 $49.62 $50,415,037.60
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020879 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See Footnotes 2 & 3

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 23,022,872

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $49.36 to $49.85. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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August 24, 2011 Filed Aug 26, 2011 20:25 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 79,391 $49.75 $3,949,479.96
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020811 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See Footnotes 2 & 3

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 22,006,872

F4 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $49.74 to $49.75. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

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August 24, 2011 Filed Aug 26, 2011 20:25 UTC ECOLAB INC. ECL · Entity 2954 PurchaseCommon Stock 1,314,409 $49.34 $64,855,568.88
Disclosure

SEC source: 0001225208-11-020811 · doc4.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1

GATES WILLIAM H III · CIK 0000902012 · 10% owner · See Footnotes 2 & 3

CASCADE INVESTMENT LLC · CIK 0001052192 · See Remarks

Joint disclosure: these amounts are not allocated separately to each reporting owner.

10b5-1 filing: Not disclosed

Ownership: Indirect · by Cascade Investment, L.L.C.

Disclosed balance after: 21,927,481

F1 · price: This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $48.732 to $49.73. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transactions were effected.

F2 · ownership.direct: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Act"), Mr. Gates, as the sole member of Cascade Investment, L.L.C. ("Cascade") and co-trustee of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust ("Trust"), may be deemed to beneficially own more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Mr. Gates has no pecuniary interest in the shares held by the Trust. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Mr. Gates and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) and Mr. Gates expressly disclaims membership in a group.

F3 · ownership.nature: For purposes of Section 13(d) of the Act, Cascade may be deemed to be a member of a "group" that beneficially owns more than 10% of the common stock of the issuer. Neither the filing of this Form 4 nor any of its contents shall be deemed an admission that Cascade and any other person or persons constitute a "group" under Section 13(d) or is otherwise subject to Section 16 of the Act and Cascade expressly disclaims membership in a group.

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Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.