Amato Elizabeth B 4

What Happened Elizabeth B. Amato, a director of Essential Utilities, received an award/acquisition of 3,666 shares on June 23, 2026. The reported price per share was $36.82, for a total transaction value of $134,982. This was an award/grant (transaction code A), not an open-market purchase or sale.

Key Details

• Transaction date: June 23, 2026; reported price: $36.82 per share.
• Shares acquired: 3,666; reported total value: $134,982.
• Form 4 filed: June 24, 2026 (filed promptly the next day).
• Shares owned after the transaction: not specified in the provided filing excerpt.
• Transaction type: A = award/grant; no 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding, or other footnotes disclosed in the excerpt provided.

Context Awards to directors are commonly part of regular compensation (e.g., restricted stock or annual equity retainer). Such grants reflect compensation arrangements rather than an open-market purchase and should not be interpreted alone as a strong signal of the insider’s market view. Check the company’s proxy statement or subsequent filings for details on vesting, plan terms, or broader insider activity.