Kentucky PSC approves Essential Utilities-American Water merger; first regulatory nod

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the all-stock merger between Essential Utilities (WTRG) and American Water (AWK).
First regulatory approval for the transaction, announced Oct 27, 2025; shareholders of both companies approved in Feb 2026.
Combined co. to serve >4.7M water/wastewater + >740K gas connections, operate as American Water, HQ in Camden, NJ.
Closing expected by end of Q1 2027; still subject to HSR clearance and other state utility commission approvals.

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