Essential Utilities, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 10, 2026, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) disclosed under Regulation FD that, based on preliminary voting results at the companies' special shareholder meetings, shareholders of both Essential Utilities and American Water Works Company, Inc. approved proposals related to the proposed merger.
• The merger is being pursued pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 26, 2025, among American Water Works, Essential Utilities and Alpha Merger Sub, Inc.

Key Details

• Date of disclosure: February 10, 2026 (preliminary voting results reported).
• Merger agreement date: October 26, 2025.
• Parties: American Water Works Company, Inc.; Essential Utilities, Inc.; Alpha Merger Sub, Inc.
• Next step: Essential Utilities will file a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days after the special meeting to report the final shareholder vote results.

Why It Matters

• Shareholder approval is a major procedural milestone toward completing the proposed merger; preliminary results indicate the combined transaction has cleared this hurdle.
• Investors should watch for the forthcoming Form 8-K with final vote counts and any additional closing conditions or timing details that could affect the merger timeline and company prospects.