AWK · American Water Works Company, Inc.

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a settlement for new water rates for Maryland American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of approximately $2 million. The company's rate request was filed on August 1, 2025, and supports approximately $22 million in completed capital and infrastructure investments in treatment system and distribution improvements since its last approved rate request in 2019. "We are committed to making the necessary investments to continue the high-quality service our customers expect and deserve and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations," said Laura Runkle, President, Maryland American Water . "Our capital planning approach to consistent and efficient investment helps improve water service reliability for the 24,000 people we serve." The new rates will be implemented over two years. Effective February 26, 2026, residential customers in the Town of Bel Air using 4,000 gallons per month

2025 GAAP earnings of $5.69 per share, compared to $5.39 per share in 2024 and fourth quarter 2025 GAAP earnings of $1.22 per share, compared to $1.22 in the fourth quarter 2024 2025 results of $5.74 per share exclude $0.05 of transaction costs associated with pending merger with Essential Utilities; achieved the upper half of the earnings guidance range of $5.70 to $5.75 per share Excluding transaction costs for the pending merger and incremental interest income from the HOS secured seller note, 2025 adjusted earnings of $5.64 per share, compared to $5.18 per share in 2024, an 8.9% increase Delivered dividend growth of 8.2% for the year Invested $3.2 billion in capital in 2025, driven by system need in support of water quality and reliability HOS $795 million secured seller note repaid in full on February 13, 2026 Affirmed long-term EPS and dividend growth targets of 7-9% On February 10, 2026, shareholders of American Water and Essential Utilities overwhelmingly approved their

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) ("American Water") and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) ("Essential Utilities") announced that, at their respective special shareholder meetings held earlier today, each company's shareholders overwhelmingly approved the proposals related to their previously announced proposed merger, based on final voting results reported by each company on a Current Report on Form 8‑K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders of both companies expressed strong confidence in this transaction, as approximately 99% of American Water's shares present at the meeting voted to approve the share issuance, and nearly 95% of Essential Utilities' shares voted were cast in support of the merger. The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027, but remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and required regulatory approvals,

Illinois American Water today filed a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for new rates to support approximately $577 million in water and wastewater system investments from January 2026 through December 2027. The request reinforces the company's commitment to implementing critical system upgrades and continuing to improve water quality and reliability for its more than 1.3 million people served statewide. "We carefully and strategically plan and invest in our water and wastewater systems," said Rebecca Losli, President of Illinois American Water . "These investments directly benefit the communities we proudly serve and provide our customers with even more reliable service and improved water quality—from treatment to the tap. It underscores our employees' commitment to the health and safety of our customers and the communities we serve." The proposed rate change will support the company's plans to invest approximately $577 million through 2027 to modernize and

American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) announced today that it intends to release its 2025 fourth quarter and year-end financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. John Griffith, President and Chief Executive Officer; David Bowler, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Cheryl Norton, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will host a conference call and webcast with investors, analysts and other interested parties on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will include a discussion of 2025 fourth quarter and full year results. There will be a question-and-answer session as part of the call. Interested parties may listen to an audio webcast of the conference call through a link on the Investor Relations website at ir.amwater.com . Presentation slides that will be used in conjunction with the earnings conference call will also be made available online in advance at ir.amwater.com . A replay of

New Jersey American Water today filed a request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) for new rates to support over $1.4 billion in ongoing water and wastewater service system investments through December 2026. The request reinforces the company's commitment to implementing critical system upgrades and continuing to improve water quality and reliability for approximately 2.9 million people served statewide. "As we continue to invest in our infrastructure, we're strengthening our systems, enhancing reliability, and improving water quality from treatment to the tap for the communities that count on us," stated New Jersey American Water President Mark McDonough. "These improvements reflect our commitment to providing our customers with affordable, high-quality service – made possible by our dedicated employees, who remain focused on protecting the health and safety of the people and communities we serve." The proposed request will support the company's continued investment