PUCO approves Essential Utilities & American Water merger; second regulatory nod

Essential Utilities, Inc.

PUCO issued order approving all-stock merger announced Oct 27, 2025.
Kentucky approved the merger on April 21, 2026; shareholder approvals already obtained.
Combined company to serve >4.7M water/wastewater and >740K gas connections; HQ in Camden, NJ.
Expected close by end of Q1 2027, subject to HSR clearance and remaining utility commission approvals.

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