GWRS subsidiaries reach settlement on rate cases; Santa Cruz to get $2.3M revenue increase

Global Water Resources, Inc.

GW-Santa Cruz annual revenue increase of ~$2.3M with $63.6M rate base, 9.6% ROE, 55% equity/45% debt.
New GW-Santa Cruz rates effective Nov 1, 2026; median water user bill +$2.68/month.
GW-Palo Verde withdraws current rate case, will refile in 2027 using a 2026 test year.
GW-Palo Verde to seek $0.4M annual temporary bill credit increase until next rate case.
Settlement unanimous among ACC Staff, RUCO, and subsidiaries; subject to ACC approval.

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Material Agreements SEC 8-K Item 1.01/1.02 confidence 0.9

Global Water Resources, Inc. entered into Settlement Agreement with Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) and the ACC Utilities Division (Staff) (effective 2026-04-28).

Action: entry
Agreement: settlement
Counterparty: Residential Utility Consumer Office (RUCO) and the ACC Utilities Division (Staff)
Effective: 2026-04-28

Exact text from the filing

On April 28, 2026, GW-Santa Cruz, GW-Palo Verde, RUCO, and the Staff entered into a settlement agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”)

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