Essential Utilities, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Essential Utilities, Inc. announced on April 22, 2026 (via a joint press release with American Water Works Company, Inc.) that the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the companies' merger. The announcement was furnished under Regulation FD disclosure on Form 8-K (Item 7.01) and the joint press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

Key Details

• Approval announced: April 22, 2026, via a joint press release by Essential Utilities (a Pennsylvania corporation) and American Water Works Company (a Delaware corporation).
• Regulatory sign-off: approval specifically granted by the Kentucky Public Service Commission.
• Filing: the joint press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K (Item 9.01 exhibits list).
• The press release includes references to additional information but those links are not incorporated into the 8-K.

Why It Matters
A state public utility commission approval is a material regulatory step toward completing a utility merger; this filing confirms the Kentucky regulator has approved the transaction. Investors should view this as progress in the merger process and watch for subsequent filings (e.g., closing announcements, additional regulatory approvals, or transaction terms) that will affect timing and potential financial impact.