AWK and Essential shareholders approve merger; final vote pending

American Water Works Company, Inc.

Shareholders of both American Water Works (AWK) and Essential Utilities voted to approve the merger at special meetings held February 10, 2026.
Preliminary results show approval; final official results will be filed in a separate 8-K within four business days.
Merger agreement originally announced October 26, 2025; transaction now advances past a key shareholder milestone.
Company to report final shareholder vote tally in a subsequent filing.

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