H2O America (HTO) CEO gifts 3,508 shares, holds 26,835 directly

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

H2O America Chief Executive Officer Andrew F. Walters reported an insider transaction involving company common stock. Walters made a bona fide gift of 3,508 shares of Common Stock, a transfer with no sale proceeds, and now directly holds 26,835 shares. In addition, 100 shares are held indirectly by his spouse. A footnote explains that his direct position consists of 14,416 shares of Common Stock and 12,419 shares underlying restricted stock units (RSUs) that will vest and become issuable in accordance with their terms.

Insider Trade Summary

3,508 shares gifted

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Walters Andrew F

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	3,508	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 26,835 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 100 shares (Indirect, Held by spouse)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Gifted shares: 3,508 shares Direct holdings after transaction: 26,835 shares Indirect spousal holdings: 100 shares +4 more

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Gifted shares 3,508 shares Bona fide gift of Common Stock

Direct holdings after transaction 26,835 shares Common Stock held directly by CEO after gift

Indirect spousal holdings 100 shares Common Stock held indirectly by spouse

Current common shares (within direct holdings) 14,416 shares Common Stock component of CEO’s direct position

RSU underlying shares 12,419 shares Shares underlying RSUs that will vest per their terms

Gift transactions count 1 transaction Number of bona fide gifts in this Form 4

Gifted share total 3,508 shares GiftShares per transaction summary

Key Terms

bona fide gift, RSUs, indirect ownership, Common Stock

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

RSUs financial

"underlying RSUs which will vest and become issuable in accordance with their terms"

RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect: "I" and nature_of_ownership: "Held by spouse""

Common Stock financial

"Represents 14,416 shares of Common Stock and 12,419 shares of the Common Stock underlying RSUs"

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.

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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^*

Walters Andrew F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

110 W TAYLOR STREET

(Street)

SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95110

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
H2O AMERICA [ HTO ]

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/05/2026

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	06/05/2026		G		3,508	D	$0	26,835(1)	D
Common Stock								100	I	Held by spouse

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. Represents 14,416 shares of Common Stock and 12,419 shares of the Common Stock underlying RSUs which will vest and become issuable in accordance with their terms.

Remarks:

	/s/ Marisa Joss Attorney-in-Fact for Andrew F. Walters	06/05/2026
	** 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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** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did H2O America (HTO) report for Andrew F. Walters?

H2O America reported that CEO Andrew F. Walters made a bona fide gift of 3,508 shares of Common Stock. This is a non-cash transfer to another party, not an open-market sale, and therefore does not generate proceeds for Walters or the company.

How many H2O America (HTO) shares does the CEO hold after this Form 4?

After the reported gift, CEO Andrew F. Walters directly holds 26,835 shares of H2O America common stock. A separate holding entry also shows 100 shares held indirectly by his spouse, reflecting an additional but smaller indirect ownership position.

What does the 3,508-share gift by the H2O America (HTO) CEO mean?

The 3,508-share transaction is classified as a bona fide gift, not a sale. That means Walters transferred ownership without receiving cash consideration, which typically carries less informational value than discretionary open-market buying or selling activity for investors monitoring insider behavior.

How are RSUs reflected in the H2O America (HTO) CEO’s holdings?

A footnote explains that Walters’ direct position includes 12,419 shares underlying RSUs. These restricted stock units will vest and become issuable in accordance with their terms, adding future common shares to his holdings as those vesting conditions are satisfied over time.

What portion of H2O America (HTO) CEO holdings are actual shares versus RSUs?

The filing notes 14,416 shares of Common Stock and 12,419 RSU-based shares within Walters’ direct holdings. The 14,416 shares are already issued stock, while the RSU-related shares will only become outstanding as the awards vest in the future.

Are any H2O America (HTO) shares held indirectly for the CEO?

Yes, the Form 4 shows 100 H2O America common shares held indirectly by Walters’ spouse. This indirect ownership is reported separately from his direct 26,835-share position and is identified with a specific notation describing the spousal holding relationship.