$WTRG (Essential Utilities) — 8-K: American Water and Essential Utilities File Settlement in NJBPU Merger Proceeding

American Water, Essential Utilities and affiliates filed a Stipulation of Settlement on November 2, 2026 with all parties in the NJBPU merger proceeding, including NJBPU staff and the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel. The Stipulation was posted to the NJBPU website as of November 5, 2026 and remains subject to NJBPU review and approval. The filing advances the proposed merger under which Essential Utilities would survive as a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water.

American Water, Essential Utilities and affiliates filed a Stipulation of Settlement on November 2, 2026 with all parties in the NJBPU merger proceeding, including NJBPU staff and the New Jersey Divis