New: Bill Gates' fund (Cascade Investment) just filed a new 13D/A on Republic Services $Republic Services(RSG.US)

Back in February, Gate's stake was already at 35.6%, and now the latest filing pushes it to 36.7%, the highest level in 18 years

Breakdown of his purchase:

• Shares bought: 1,599,643

• Average price paid: $216.62

• Total spent: $346,521,383

• New ownership stake: 36.7%

For context: Gates has held a stake in $Republic Services(RSG.US) since 2008, making it one of Cascade's longest running concentrated positions outside Berkshire Hathaway