California Water Service (CWT) director sells 1,100 shares in open-market trade

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

California Water Service Group director Lester A. Snow sold 1,100 shares of Common Stock in an open-market trade at $44.00 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 18,316 shares. The transaction was reported as a single trade, with details available upon request as noted in the footnote.

Insights

Insider transactions analyst

Director executes a relatively small open-market share sale.

Director Lester A. Snow sold 1,100 shares of California Water Service Group Common Stock at $44.00 per share in an open-market transaction. The filing classifies this as a non-derivative sale, meaning it involves ordinary shares rather than options or other derivatives.

Following the trade, Snow directly holds 18,316 shares, so the sale represents a modest portion of his reported holdings. The footnote explains this was a single trade and that full trade details are available upon request, which is standard disclosure language rather than an indication of unusual activity.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,100 shares ($48,400)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Snow Lester A

Role null

Sold 1,100 shs ($48K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,100	$44.00	$48K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,316 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,100 shares Sale price: $44.00 per share Shares held after sale: 18,316 shares

3 metrics

Shares sold 1,100 shares Open-market sale of Common Stock

Sale price $44.00 per share Price for the 1,100-share sale

Shares held after sale 18,316 shares Direct holdings following transaction

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, non-derivative, Form 4

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action: "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

non-derivative financial

"transaction_type: "non-derivative""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Snow Lester A

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95112

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE GROUP [ CWT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/27/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/27/2026		S		1,100	D	$44(1)	18,316	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. This transaction was a single trade at a price of $44.00. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares and prices at which the transaction was effected.

Remarks:

	/s/ Michelle R. Mortensen on behalf of Lester A. Snow	05/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did California Water Service Group (CWT) director Lester A. Snow do in this Form 4?

Director Lester A. Snow sold 1,100 shares of California Water Service Group Common Stock in an open-market trade at $44.00 per share. The transaction involved non-derivative shares, meaning regular common stock, and was disclosed as a single trade in the regulatory filing footnote.

At what price did Lester A. Snow sell California Water Service Group (CWT) shares?

Lester A. Snow sold his 1,100 California Water Service Group shares at $44.00 per share. The footnote notes this was executed as a single trade, and the filing states it was an open-market or private transaction involving non-derivative Common Stock.

How many California Water Service Group (CWT) shares does Lester A. Snow hold after the sale?

After selling 1,100 shares, Lester A. Snow directly holds 18,316 shares of California Water Service Group Common Stock. This remaining position, as reported in the filing, shows that the sale was a partial reduction rather than a full exit from his shareholding.

Was the California Water Service Group (CWT) transaction by Lester A. Snow an open-market sale?

Yes, the filing classifies the transaction as an open-market sale of non-derivative Common Stock. The transaction code is S, described as a sale in open market or private transaction, and the footnote confirms it occurred as a single trade at $44.00 per share.

Does the California Water Service Group (CWT) Form 4 mention options or derivative securities?

No, the reported transaction involves non-derivative Common Stock only, with 1,100 shares sold. The derivativeSummary section in the insider data is empty, indicating no options or other derivative positions are detailed in this particular filing for Lester A. Snow.

What additional information about the CWT trade does the Form 4 footnote provide?

The footnote explains that the 1,100-share sale at $44.00 was a single trade. It also states the reporting person will provide the SEC staff, the issuer, or any security holder full information on the number of shares and prices for the transaction upon request.