Mergers & Acquisitions · Feb 10, 2026

American Water Works shareholders have approved the share issuance proposal required for the company's proposed merger…

AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.

American Water Works shareholders have approved the share issuance proposal required for the company's proposed merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. The proposal passed with 160,422,727 votes in favor out of 161,221,863 shares represented at the special meeting. This approval is a major milestone toward completing the transaction, which now moves toward final regulatory and antitrust clearances.