American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) announced that a non-unanimous settlement has been reached concerning its proposed merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. The update was disclosed via an interim order from Administrative Law Judges in the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC) proceeding on August 28, 2026.
Key Details
- Event: An interim order from Administrative Law Judges revealed a non-unanimous settlement was reached in the PaPUC proceeding for the proposed merger.
- Status: The settlement is a key milestone but is not final, as it remains subject to the approval of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PaPUC).
- Parties: The agreement involves American Water, Essential Utilities, and certain of their respective affiliates.