Luning Christopher Paul 4

What Happened
Christopher Paul Luning, EVP and General Counsel of Essential Utilities (WTRG), disposed of 1,112 shares on 2026-02-05 at $37.69 per share for a total of $41,911. This disposition was to satisfy tax obligations tied to the vesting of restricted stock units, not an open-market sale for investment reasons.

Key Details

• Transaction date & price: 2026-02-05, 1,112 shares at $37.69 each (total ~$41,911)
• Transaction code: F — disposition to issuer for tax withholding upon RSU vesting (footnote F1)
• Shares owned after transaction: not specified in the provided filing
• Filing date: Form 4 filed 2026-02-09 covering the 2026-02-05 transaction — appears to be filed within the normal reporting window

Context
This was a routine tax-withholding disposition: when RSUs vest, companies commonly withhold (or accept surrendered) shares to cover required taxes. Such transactions are administrative and do not necessarily indicate the insider's view on the company's stock.