Essential Utilities Enters Material Definitive Agreement

TL;DR

WTRG signed a big deal, filing shows.

AI Summary

On October 26, 2025, Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) entered into a material definitive agreement. The filing also includes Regulation FD disclosures and financial statements/exhibits. The company, formerly known as Aqua America Inc. and Philadelphia Suburban Corp, is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates a significant new contract or partnership for Essential Utilities, which could impact its future operations and financial performance.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — Entering into a material definitive agreement can introduce new risks and opportunities that may affect the company's financial health and stock performance.

Key Players & Entities

• Essential Utilities, Inc. (company) — Registrant
• October 26, 2025 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• Aqua America Inc. (company) — Former company name
• Philadelphia Suburban Corp (company) — Former company name
• Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (location) — Principal executive offices

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From the Filing

0001552781-25-000341.txt : 20251027 0001552781-25-000341.hdr.sgml : 20251027 20251027063908 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001552781-25-000341 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 33 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20251026 ITEM INFORMATION: Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20251027 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20251027 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Essential Utilities, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000078128 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WATER SUPPLY [4941] ORGANIZATION NAME: 01 Energy & Transportation EIN: 231702594 STATE OF INCORPORATION: PA FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06659 FILM NUMBER: 251417371 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 762 W. LANCASTER AVE CITY: BRYN MAWR STATE: PA ZIP: 19010-3489 BUSINESS PHONE: 610-527-8000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 762 W. LANCASTER AVE CITY: BRYN MAWR STATE: PA ZIP: 19010-3489 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: AQUA AMERICA INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20040120 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 e25376_wtrg-8k.htm WTRG 8-K false 0000078128 0000078128 2025-10-26 2025-10-26 iso4217:USD xbrli:shares iso4217:USD xbrli:shares   UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549   Form 8-K   Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2025   Essential Utilities, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)   Commission File Number: 001-06659 Pennsylvania 23-1702594 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 762 West Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr , Pennsylvania 19010-3489 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)   (610) 527-8000 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:   x Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))   Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of Each Class   Trading Symbol   Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common stock, par value $0.50 per share   WTRG   New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐       Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Execution of Agreement and Plan of Merger with American Water Works Company, Inc. On October 26, 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. (“American Water” or “Parent”), Alpha Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), and Essential Utilities, Inc. (“Essential” or the “Company”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). The Merger Agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the present members of the Board of Directors