Mergers & Acquisitions ·
On August 28, 2026, Administrative Law Judges in the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an interim order…
WTRGEssential Utilities, Inc.
On August 28, 2026, Administrative Law Judges in the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued an interim order regarding the proposed merger between Essential Utilities and American Water Works Company. The order disclosed that the parties reached a non-unanimous settlement in the regulatory proceeding, which remains subject to final approval by the PaPUC. This development represents a significant step in the regulatory clearance process for the strategic combination of the two entities. Essential Utilities operates as a water utility company providing water and wastewater services.