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Essential Utilities filed a voluntary 8-K to incorporate by reference the unaudited consolidated financial statements…
WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.
Essential Utilities filed a voluntary 8-K to incorporate by reference the unaudited consolidated financial statements of American Water Works Company as of June 30, 2026. This disclosure supports Essential Utilities' pending merger with American Water, announced in October 2025, under which Merger Sub will merge into Essential Utilities, surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, American Water reported operating revenues of $2,562 million, net income attributable to common shareholders of $511 million, and basic earnings per share of $2.61. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.8950 per common share. Essential Utilities operates in the regulated water and wastewater utility industry.