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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) operates integrated water utilities serving Arizona's high-growth regions through its Total Water Management approach. This page aggregates official company announcements, regulatory filings, and operational updates for investors tracking water infrastructure investments in water-scarce markets.
Access timely updates on rate approvals, service area expansions, and sustainability initiatives from one verified source. Our curated collection includes earnings releases, infrastructure investment plans, and conservation program developments – critical information for evaluating utility operations in regulated environments.
Key update categories include quarterly financial results, infrastructure improvement projects, water reuse program expansions, and regulatory compliance milestones. Bookmark this page for streamlined monitoring of GWRS's strategic initiatives in metropolitan Phoenix and other Arizona communities.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) has completed the acquisition of seven water systems from Tucson Water for approximately $8.1 million (1.05x rate base of $7.7M). The acquired systems serve 2,200 water service connections in Pima County and are expected to generate $1.5 million in annual revenue.
This strategic acquisition brings GWRS's total Pima County customer base to 7,200 connections, with nearly 5,000 added through seven previous acquisitions in the past five years. The company plans to modernize the systems with automated meter infrastructure (AMI) and smart meters, similar to technology deployed across 95% of its existing connections.
The company will maintain Tucson Water's current rates, with a scheduled 5% rate increase in July 2026. A broader rate case strategy is expected to be announced next year.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) welcomes the Arizona Department of Transportation's (ADOT) inclusion of State Route 347 (SR 347) improvements in its $11.6 billion 2026-2030 Five-Year Transportation Plan. The project includes $249 million for expanding SR 347, which currently serves over 58,000 vehicles daily.
The improvement project will add one lane in each direction along a 13-mile stretch between the City of Maricopa and Interstate 10, while eliminating traffic signals and upgrading intersections and bridges. Design work will begin in 2025, with construction starting in fiscal year 2026.
This infrastructure development aligns with Maricopa's growth projections, with the city's population expected to increase by nearly 90% to approximately 140,000 by 2040. Global Water Resources anticipates this expansion will drive increased demand for water and recycled water services throughout Maricopa and western Pinal County.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ:GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has announced its monthly cash dividend. The company will pay a dividend of $0.02533 per common share, which equates to an annual dividend rate of $0.30396 per share. The dividend is scheduled for payment on July 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 17, 2025.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) announced the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Out of 24,226,016 eligible shares, 20,221,941 shares were voted. All seven director nominees listed in the April 4, 2025 Proxy Statement were elected with strong approval rates ranging from 91.22% to 98.76%.
The shareholders also approved two additional items: the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2025 with 99.79% approval, and the advisory vote on executive compensation with 98.65% approval.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, with total revenue increasing 7.3% to $12.5 million, driven by organic connection growth and increased consumption. The company saw a 4.3% increase in active service connections to 65,163 and a 24.2% rise in water consumption to 0.84 billion gallons. However, net income decreased 14.5% to $0.6 million ($0.02 per share).
The company strengthened its capital position by raising $30.8 million through a public stock offering and increasing its revolving credit facility from $15 million to $20 million. GWRS filed rate case applications for GW-Santa Cruz and GW-Palo Verde utilities, seeking a $6.5 million net revenue increase. The ACC approved GW-Farmers' rate case, expected to generate a $1.1 million annual revenue increase.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has announced its latest monthly dividend. The company will distribute $0.02533 per common share, which translates to an annual dividend rate of $0.30396 per share.
Shareholders who are recorded as holders at the close of business on May 16, 2025, will receive the dividend payment on May 30, 2025. This regular monthly dividend announcement demonstrates the company's commitment to providing consistent returns to its shareholders.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) has secured approval from the Arizona Commission for new water rates at its GW-Farmers Water Company utility in Pima County, Arizona. The rate increase is expected to generate approximately $1.1 million in additional annual revenue based on 2023 test-year connections.
The implementation will occur in three phases:
- 50% on May 1, 2025
- 25% on November 1, 2025
- 25% on May 1, 2026
The ACC also approved deferring the recovery of a $3 million acquisition premium related to the GW-Farmers acquisition for a future rate case. GW-Farmers serves 3,494 active water connections across 21.0 square miles in the Town of Sahuarita and surrounding areas, representing 5.4% of Global Water's total active connections.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET. The company will release its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, via press release before the call.
Management will host a presentation followed by a Q&A session. Investors can join via toll-free number 1-833-816-1435 or international number 1-412-317-0527 using Conference ID 10199311. A webcast will be available through the company's website. A replay will be accessible until May 29, 2025, using toll-free number 1-844-512-2921 or international number 1-412-317-6671 with Replay ID 10199311.
Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, has announced its monthly cash dividend declaration. The company will distribute $0.02533 per common share, which translates to an annual dividend rate of $0.30396 per share.
The dividend payment is scheduled for April 30, 2025, and shareholders who are recorded as holders at the close of business on April 16, 2025, will be eligible to receive this distribution.
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