Essential Utilities, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Essential Utilities, Inc. announced via a joint press release with American Water Works Company, Inc. that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) issued an order approving the merger between the two companies. The joint press release is dated May 14, 2026 and was furnished in the Form 8-K filed May 15, 2026.

Key Details

• PUCO issued an order approving the merger (press release date: May 14, 2026).
• Companies involved: Essential Utilities, Inc. (Pennsylvania corporation) and American Water Works Company, Inc. (Delaware corporation).
• The joint press release announcing the PUCO approval was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K filed May 15, 2026.

Why It Matters

• PUCO approval is a material regulatory milestone for the proposed merger in Ohio and represents progress toward transaction completion. Investors should watch for further regulatory developments and any additional disclosures (e.g., closing conditions, timing) in subsequent filings.