Mergers & Acquisitions · Feb 10, 2026

Shareholders of American Water Works and Essential Utilities have preliminarily approved the proposed merger between…

AWKAmerican Water Works Company, Inc.

Shareholders of American Water Works and Essential Utilities have preliminarily approved the proposed merger between the two companies following special shareholder meetings held on February 10, 2026. This approval represents a critical milestone that moves the transaction toward completion, signaling that the merger is likely to proceed as planned under the agreement dated October 26, 2025.