Karl F. Kurz
Independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Meeting calendar
WTRG · Special meeting · Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Essential Utilities Inc
14 nominees · 5 ballot items.
The shareholder meeting will consider five proposals: two from American Water (Share Issuance and Adjournment) and three from Essential (Merger Agreement, Merger-Related Compensation, and Adjournment).
Market cap
$10.8B
1Y TSR
+2.6%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Dec 29, 2025
Filing
DEFM14A
Meeting concluded · Feb 10, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot5
- 1
Share Issuance Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the issuance of shares of American Water common stock pursuant to the merger agreement.
- 1
Merger Agreement Proposal (Essential
ManagementBoard: FORApproval of the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the merger.
- 2
American Water Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORAuthorization for the American Water board to adjourn the American Water special meeting from time to time to solicit additional proxies or to ensure timely dissemination of supplemental information for the merger.
- 2
Merger-Related Compensation Proposal (Essential
ManagementBoard: FORApproval, on a non-binding advisory basis, of the compensation that may be paid or become payable to Essential’s named executive officers in connection with the merger.
- 3
Essential Adjournment Proposal
ManagementBoard: FORAuthorization for the Essential board to adjourn the Essential special meeting from time to time to solicit additional proxies or to ensure timely dissemination of information for the merger.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot14
John C. Griffith
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
10.7 yrs
Also a director at
Centerpoint Energy Inc (CNP)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.0 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.7 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.2 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.0 yrs
Also a director at
Marzetti Co (MZTI)
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Not independent
Tenure on this board
New nominee
Independent
Tenure on this board
7.8 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 5.8% | 16,489,351 | $664M |
| 2 | BlackRock, Inc. | 5.7% | 16,208,577 | $653M |
| 3 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 12,661,679 | $510M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 4.4% | 12,431,482 | $501M |
| 5 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 8,581,226 | $346M |
| 6 | NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | 1.5% | 4,335,742 | $175M |
| 7 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 1.5% | 4,140,038 | $167M |
| 8 | MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.4% | 4,062,482 | $164M |
| 9 | BlackRock, Inc. | 1.4% | 3,867,664 | $156M |
| 10 | Invesco Ltd. | 1.3% | 3,826,227 | $154M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 special meeting?
- Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) holds its 2026 special shareholder meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- What is the record date for the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 meeting is Monday, December 29, 2025. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for Essential Utilities Inc's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 14 director nominees at the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 5 proposals at the Essential Utilities Inc 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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