Essential Utilities and American Water shareholders approve merger proposals; close expected by Q1 2027

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Essential shareholders voted ~94.5% in favor (203.6M for) of merger agreement proposal.
American Water shareholders voted ~99% in favor of share issuance proposal.
Merger expected to close by end of Q1 2027, pending HSR clearance and utility commission approvals.
Joint press release issued Feb 10, 2026 confirming approval at both special meetings.

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