Global Water (GWRS) SVP awarded 5 restricted stock units

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Lenderking John Carroll reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Global Water Resources, Inc. senior vice president of Water Resources, John Carroll Lenderking, reported an equity compensation grant on a Form 4. He received 5 restricted stock units (RSUs), each economically equivalent to one share of the company’s common stock. Following this grant, his direct RSU holdings increased to 1,352 RSUs. The RSUs become exercisable at the time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Lenderking John Carroll

Role SVP, Water Resources

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units	5	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 1,352 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Global Water Resources, Inc. ("the Company"). The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 5 restricted stock units RSU holdings after transaction: 1,352 restricted stock units RSU-to-share ratio: 1 RSU = 1 common share

3 metrics

RSUs granted 5 restricted stock units Grant on 2026-04-30

RSU holdings after transaction 1,352 restricted stock units Total direct RSUs following grant

RSU-to-share ratio 1 RSU = 1 common share Economic equivalence per footnote

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, economic equivalent, vesting, Form 4

4 terms

Restricted Stock Units financial

"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

economic equivalent financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"

vesting financial

"The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date."

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

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 →

05/04/2026 - 09:27 PM

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^*

Lenderking John Carroll

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.

21410 N. 19TH AVENUE, SUITE 205

(Street)

PHOENIX

ARIZONA

85027

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Global Water Resources, Inc. [ GWRS ]

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, Water Resources

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Restricted Stock Units	⁽¹⁾	04/30/2026		A		5		⁽²⁾	⁽²⁾	Common Stock	5	$0	1,352	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Global Water Resources, Inc. ("the Company").

2. The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Suzette Prante, attorney-in-fact	05/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did Global Water Resources (GWRS) report on this Form 4?

The filing reports that SVP, Water Resources, John Carroll Lenderking received a grant of 5 restricted stock units. These RSUs are part of his equity compensation and are economically equivalent to 5 shares of Global Water Resources, Inc. common stock.

How many restricted stock units did the GWRS executive receive in this grant?

The executive received 5 restricted stock units in this transaction. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Global Water Resources, Inc. common stock, increasing his overall direct RSU holdings as part of his compensation package.

What do the GWRS restricted stock units represent for the reporting person?

Each restricted stock unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Global Water Resources, Inc. common stock. This means the 5 RSUs granted function like 5 shares for compensation purposes, aligning the executive’s interests with the company’s equity over time.

When do the Global Water Resources RSUs become exercisable for the executive?

The RSUs are exercisable at the time of vesting. According to the disclosure, they do not have a set expiration date, so exercisability is tied to vesting rather than a fixed option life or maturity schedule.

What are John Carroll Lenderking’s RSU holdings after this GWRS grant?

After receiving the 5 restricted stock units, John Carroll Lenderking directly holds 1,352 RSUs. These units together represent the economic equivalent of 1,352 shares of Global Water Resources, Inc. common stock, reflecting his accumulated equity-based compensation.

What role does the reporting person hold at Global Water Resources (GWRS)?

The reporting person, John Carroll Lenderking, serves as senior vice president, Water Resources at Global Water Resources, Inc. His Form 4 reflects an equity compensation grant consistent with his officer role at the company.