Global Water Resources (NASDAQ: GWRS) EVP has shares withheld for tax on RSU vesting

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Global Water Resources, Inc. executive Robert J. Kuta, EVP Engineering & Environmental Resources, reported a routine share withholding related to equity compensation. On the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares, 1,720 shares of common stock were withheld at $7.07 per share to satisfy tax obligations, according to the footnote. Following this tax-withholding disposition, he directly holds 10,280 shares of common stock. This filing reflects compensation-related tax settlement rather than an open-market stock sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Kuta Robert J

Role EVP Eng & Env Resources

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,720	$7.07	$12K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,280 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares withheld for tax: 1,720 shares Withholding price: $7.07 per share Restricted shares vested: 4,000 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares withheld for tax 1,720 shares Tax withholding on restricted share vesting

Withholding price $7.07 per share Value applied to 1,720 withheld shares

Restricted shares vested 4,000 shares Equity award vesting triggering tax obligation

Shares held after transaction 10,280 shares Direct common stock holdings post-withholding

Key Terms

tax withholding obligation, restricted shares, Common Stock, tax-withholding disposition

4 terms

tax withholding obligation financial

"Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares."

restricted shares financial

"vesting of 4,000 restricted shares."

Restricted shares are company stock that cannot be sold or transferred immediately because they are subject to legal or contractual limits, such as a required holding period or performance conditions. They matter to investors because these locked-up shares can affect a company’s available stock for trading, future dilution, and insider incentives—imagine a gift that can’t be cashed until certain conditions are met, which changes when and how much supply can suddenly enter the market.

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.

tax-withholding disposition financial

"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""

A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.

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^*

Kuta Robert J

(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)
	EVP Eng & Env Resources

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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	05/08/2026		F		1,720(1)	D	$7.07	10,280	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. Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligation applicable to the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares.

Remarks:

	/s/ Suzette Prante, attorney-in-fact	05/12/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did GWRS executive Robert J. Kuta report?

Robert J. Kuta reported a tax-related share disposition. 1,720 shares of Global Water Resources common stock were withheld to cover taxes on the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares, a routine equity compensation event rather than an open-market transaction.

How many GWRS shares were withheld for taxes in this Form 4?

The filing shows 1,720 Global Water Resources common shares withheld. They were withheld at $7.07 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to a 4,000-share restricted stock vesting, as noted in the footnote disclosure.

How many GWRS shares does Robert J. Kuta hold after this transaction?

After the tax-withholding transaction, Robert J. Kuta directly holds 10,280 Global Water Resources common shares. This figure reflects his position immediately following the 1,720-share withholding related to the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares.

Was the GWRS Form 4 transaction an open-market sale of shares?

No, it was not an open-market sale. The Form 4 describes a tax-withholding disposition, where 1,720 shares were withheld by the company to pay taxes on vested restricted shares, rather than shares being sold into the market.

What compensation event triggered the GWRS insider tax withholding?

The tax withholding was triggered by the vesting of 4,000 restricted shares. When these restricted shares vested, 1,720 shares of Global Water Resources common stock were withheld to satisfy the associated tax withholding obligation, as described in the filing footnote.