Mergers & Acquisitions ·
PaPUC confirms non-unanimous settlement in proposed merger between American Water Works and Essential Utilities
AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.
On August 28, 2026, Administrative Law Judges for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an interim order regarding the proposed merger between American Water Works Company, Inc. and Essential Utilities, Inc. The order confirmed that the parties reached a non-unanimous settlement in the proceeding, which remains subject to final approval by the PaPUC. This regulatory development is material as it impacts the timeline and conditions for completing the strategic combination of these two major utility entities. American Water Works Company operates in the water and wastewater utility industry.