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Global Water Resources CFO returns 2,881 shares

The CFO and Corporate Secretary's reported entries pair the 2,881-RSU exercise with an equal number of shares returned to the issuer, alongside a 57-RSU award.

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Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) reported that CFO and Corporate Secretary Michael J. Liebman was awarded 57 restricted stock units on September 30, 2026. That day, he exercised 2,881 RSUs into 2,881 common shares and returned 2,881 common shares to the issuer at $7.95 per share. The report also lists 7,000 common shares held by his spouse’s IRA; Liebman disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.

Insider Liebman Michael J
Role CFO and Corporate Secretary
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Restricted Stock Units F1, F3, F4 57 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Restricted Stock Units F1, F3, F4 2,881 $0.00 $0.00
Exercise Common Stock F1 2,881 $0.00 $0.00
Disposition Common Stock 2,881 $7.95 $23K
holding Common Stock F2 -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 15,133 contracts (Direct); Common Stock — 89,065 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 7,000 shares (Indirect, Spouse IRA)
Footnotes (4)
  1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of Global Water Resources, Inc. ("the Company").
  2. F2. Held by spouse's IRA. Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of pecuniary interest therein.
  3. F3. The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date.
  4. F4. The total includes prior grants that have different vesting and expiration dates, as previously reported by the reporting person.
RSUs awarded 57 RSUs September 30, 2026
RSUs exercised 2,881 RSUs September 30, 2026
Common shares acquired 2,881 shares Reported with the RSU exercise on September 30, 2026
Common shares returned to issuer 2,881 shares at $7.95 per share September 30, 2026
Common shares held in spouse's IRA 7,000 shares Indirect holding listed on September 30, 2026
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") is the economic equivalent of one share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
vesting financial
"The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of pecuniary interest therein"

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What GWRS shares did Michael J. Liebman report exercising or returning?

On September 30, 2026, Global Water Resources CFO and Corporate Secretary Michael J. Liebman reported exercising 2,881 RSUs into 2,881 common shares and returning 2,881 common shares to the issuer at $7.95 per share.

How many RSUs were awarded to the GWRS CFO?

Michael J. Liebman was awarded 57 RSUs on September 30, 2026. Each RSU is the economic equivalent of one share of Global Water Resources common stock.

What terms apply to the GWRS RSUs described in the report?

The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date. A footnote says the reported total includes prior grants with different vesting and expiration dates, as previously reported by Michael J. Liebman.

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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
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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*
Liebman Michael J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
21410 N 19TH AVENUE #220

(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)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
CFO and Corporate Secretary
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/30/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm 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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock09/30/2026M2,881A$0(1)91,946D
Common Stock09/30/2026D2,881D$7.9589,065D
Common Stock7,000ISpouse IRA(2)
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units(1)09/30/2026A57 (3) (3)Common Stock57$018,014(4)D
Restricted Stock Units(1)09/30/2026M2,881 (3) (3)Common Stock2,881$015,133(4)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. Held by spouse's IRA. Reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of pecuniary interest therein.
3. The RSUs are exercisable at time of vesting and do not have a set expiration date.
4. The total includes prior grants that have different vesting and expiration dates, as previously reported by the reporting person.
Remarks:
/s/ Suzette Prante, attorney-in-fact10/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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)

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