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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced the successful conclusion of its fourth annual Fall for Food Banks initiative. This company-wide effort mobilized employees across its nine-state footprint to combat hunger and support local communities.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report financial results for the full year 2024 following market close on February 26, 2025.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) proudly celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Safe Drinking Water Act, a landmark legislation safeguarding public health. To commemorate this milestone, Essential—through its water utility, Aqua—is reinforcing its efforts to protect water quality.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced more than $770,000 in total contributions during the company’s 2024-2025 United Way campaign. The total donation was achieved through individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas, as well as a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation, presented to the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, as the host of the campaign. Aqua and Peoples have partnered with the United Way for more than two decades, raising more than $3.9 million since the companies united under Essential Utilities in 2020.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable March 3, 2025, to all shareholders of record on February 10, 2025.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Essential’s net income was $69.4 million or $0.25 per share for the third quarter of 2024. Essential also announces multi-year guidance, including earnings expectations, and infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirms the company’s long-term emissions reduction and PFAS commitment.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable December 2, 2024, to all shareholders of record on November 12, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ending September 30, 2024, following market close on November 4, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announces the appointment of two seasoned professionals to the company’s finance team: Angela Jiang joins the company as vice president, tax, and Hayley Diminick will assume the role of director of investor relations.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Essential’s net income of $75.4 million or $0.28 per share for the second quarter of 2024.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3255 per share, payable September 3, 2024, to all shareholders of record on August 12, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, following market close on August 5, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (WTRG) proudly announces its inclusion on USA Today’s prestigious list of America’s Climate Leaders for the second consecutive year. Compiled by USA Today and Statista, the list identifies U.S. companies demonstrating the most substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over a two-year period. This recognition highlights Essential’s significant progress in reductions achieved between 2020 and 2022, and follows the company being named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) successfully concluded its third annual Essential Earth Day, a 30-day program dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement. Below are the record-breaking highlights of this year’s achievements, reaffirming Essential’s commitment to protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources:

Essential Utilities Inc. has topped the list of the Best 100 Fleets in the Americas. The distinguished award was announced by the National Fleet Management Association (NAFA). Essential earned the number one spot in the commercial category, besting thousands of other companies.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024. Essential’s net income of $265.8 million or $0.97 per share for the first quarter of 2024 compared favorably to $191.4 million or $0.72 per share reported for the first quarter of 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announces Christopher Bruner and Tamara Linde as the newest members of its board of directors. Mr. Bruner will chair Essential’s audit committee and serve on the executive compensation committee. Ms. Linde will serve on the corporate governance committee and the risk mitigation and investment policy committee.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today Natalie Chesko has been named the new President of Aqua New Jersey. Chesko will oversee Aqua’s water and wastewater operations in New Jersey.

Essential Utilities Inc. launched its third annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities, which will run through the end of April and support the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and investing in the communities it serves.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today more than $800,000 in total contributions for the United Way during the company’s 2023-2024 giving campaign, The Essential Way. The total donation was achieved through a matching gift from the company’s Essential Foundation on top of individual pledges made by employees from its water and gas segments, Aqua and Peoples Natural Gas.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, following market close on May 2, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Essential’s net income of $498.2 million or $1.86 per share for 2023 compared favorably to $465.2 million or $1.77 per share reported for 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter and 2023 year end, and announce guidance, following market close on Feb. 22, 2024.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.3071 per share, payable March 1, 2024, to all shareholders of record on February 9, 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announces the election of Rod West to the Essential board of directors. He will serve on the following committees: Corporate Governance Committee and Risk Mitigation and Investment Policy Committee

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary completed the purchase of the Municipal Authority of the Borough of Shenandoah (MABS) water system for $12 million. MABS serves approximately 3,000 customers in Schuylkill County, PA.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced lower common equity needs for 2023. The Company now expects to issue, subject to market conditions, approximately $300 million of common stock in 2023, in addition to the equity previously raised through the company’s at the market (ATM) program. This equity is to achieve the Company’s 2023 capital investment plans and support signed acquisitions in its municipal acquisition program. The company expects to utilize the ATM for a significant portion of the approximately $300 million in new equity. This estimate supersedes the Company’s previously announced expectation to issue $500 million in equity and/or equity-linked securities in 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced its Aqua Ohio subsidiary completed the purchase of the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system for $25.5 million. The system includes a wastewater collection network and treatment plant serving 5,300 connections in Lawrence County, Ohio.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary signed a purchase agreement to acquire the wastewater system in Greenville, PA for $18 million. The wastewater sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.

Essential Utilities Inc. launched its second annual Essential Earth Day, a month-long celebration of volunteer events, donations and employee education opportunities across the company’s water and natural gas segments. The activities center around the company’s mission of protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resources and improving the communities it serves. They will run through the end of April.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 following market close on May 8, 2023.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable June 1, 2023, to all shareholders of record on May 12, 2023.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announces earnings guidance, 3-year rate base guidance, 3-year infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirmation of ESG commitments.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced that its regulated water subsidiary, Aqua Ohio has signed an asset purchase agreement with Ohio’s Lawrence County Commissioners to purchase the Union Rome Sewer (URS) system which includes a wastewater collection network and treatment plant serving 5,300 connections in the southeast corner of the County for $25.5 million.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) agreed to sell its West Virginia natural gas utility assets to Hope Gas, headquartered in Morgantown, WV. This move will allow the company to focus on – and prioritize – the growth of its utilities in states where it has scale, following its long-term strategy of infrastructure investment and growth by acquisition of water and wastewater systems.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable March 1, 2023 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 10, 2023.

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Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced it has once again been named a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women, recognized for paving the way for gender equity. This is the fourth time that Essential or its water subsidiary, Aqua, has received the award.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced the appointment of two new members to the company’s executive leadership team: Jeanne Russo joins the company as vice president, communications, and Sumit Nair will assume the role of vice president and chief information officer.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announces the appointment of W. Bryan Lewis to the Essential board of directors. Lewis will serve as a member of the following board committees: audit and risk mitigation and investment policy.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 11, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today that subsidiary Aqua Pennsylvania has received approval by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Authority for a PENNVEST grant to construct a treatment facility for two of its Hatboro well stations in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. The treatment will remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which have found their way into Pennsylvania’s waterways due to widespread industrial uses in fire-fighting foams, carpets, clothing, furniture fabrics, paper packaging for food and other materials that are resistant to water, grease or stains.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022 before the market opens on Nov. 7, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG), earlier this summer, announced its subsidiary, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc., had signed an exclusivity agreement with the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority (BCWSA) to continue discussions for a potential acquisition. Yesterday those discussions were halted in light of statements by the Bucks County commissioners and BCWSA board chairman.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has acquired the municipal wastewater assets of East Whiteland Township, Chester County for approximately $55 million.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG), today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

As part of a planned succession Essential Utilities has announced that Brian Dingerdissen, formerly chief of staff, and vice president of communications and investor relations, has been named vice president, investor relations and treasurer. In his new role, Dingerdissen will retain his responsibilities for investor relations, lead the company’s ESG program and report to Dan Schuller, the company’s CFO. As treasurer, Dingerdissen will be responsible for the company’s financing and cash management activities and relationships with credit agencies.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2870 per share, payable Sept. 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Aug. 12, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today published its 2021 ESG Reporting Update, which is available for download on its microsite ESG.Essential.co. Essential produces a full ESG Report every two years and, in the interim, provides stakeholders an update that includes the following items:

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced the appointment of Brian Gresehover to vice president, engineering for Aqua, its water and wastewater subsidiary. Gresehover previously served as a senior project engineer for Aqua, where he oversaw a $150 million annual capital budget focused on planning, management, design and renewal of the water distribution system.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced that its Aqua Pennsylvania subsidiary was the sole company selected by the board of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority to advance to more definitive discussions regarding the sale of the authority’s wastewater assets. Aqua Pennsylvania formally offered more than $1.1 billion for BCWSA.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced it has been recognized as a “3+” Company by 50/50 Women on Boards, the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, in recognition for having a board of directors comprised of three or more women.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced it has once again been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for the second consecutive year, moving from #90 to #42 and placing among the top three utilities. Within the utilities industry, Essential ranked #1 in Environment, Climate Change, Human Rights and ESG Performance, and #4 in Environment overall. The ranking emphasizes Essential’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 following market close on Aug. 3, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG), today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

As part of its year-round commitment to the environment, Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) launched the first-ever Essential Earth Day to engage its employees and the communities it serves in the company's mission to help protect Earth’s most precious resources.

On April 13, leaders from Peoples Gas, an Essential Utilities Company (NYSEWTRG), the Energy Innovation Center Institute and Bedford Funds hosted the inaugural H2 Summit: Fueling the Future to discuss the role of Western Pennsylvania Tri-State region’s world-class natural gas reserves in the development and commercialization of energy transition technologies. The Summit was an invitation-only event of over 100 CEOs, top-level executives and academics from around the region and country held at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 before the market opens on May 9, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced this month that two esteemed leaders within Aqua, Craig Blanchette and Bob Ervin, will serve as the next presidents of Aqua Texas and Aqua Illinois, respectively. The leaders will position these key states to continue the utilities’ strong tradition rooted in community partnerships, infrastructure investment and safe and reliable water and wastewater services.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable June 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on May 13, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG), today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2021.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced it has been named to Newsweek’s America’s Most Responsible Companies list for 2022. The prestigious award is presented annually to public corporations for their commitment to corporate social responsibility in the three areas of ESG—environment, social and corporate governance.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announced that its regulated water subsidiary, Aqua Texas, has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the water treatment and distribution system of the Southern Oaks Water System in Freestone County, Texas which serves approximately 740 homes.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today announces guidance, including earnings expectations, 3-year infrastructure investment plans, and reaffirmation of company’s ESG commitments.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable March 1, 2022 to all shareholders of record on Feb. 11, 2022.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announces the appointment of Matt Deluhery as national safety director. Deluhery previously served as Aqua safety director since December 2019, where he oversaw regulatory compliance and work environment safety and health for Aqua’s water and wastewater operations.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) (“Essential”), today reported results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021.

The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2682 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2021 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 12, 2021.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) was celebrated as a Champion of Board Diversity by The Forum of Executive Women at its virtual leadership breakfast on October 7. Essential was one of 27 companies from the Greater Philadelphia region recognized at the event for paving the way for gender equity.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) announced today that its Pennsylvania wastewater subsidiary has signed an asset purchase agreement with the City of Beaver Falls in Beaver County to acquire the municipality’s wastewater assets for approximately $41.25 million. The pending fair market value transaction is subject to Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approval.

Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSEWTRG) expects to report earnings for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2021 before the market opens on Nov. 1, 2021.