[8-K] UNITIL CORP Reports Material Event

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Unitil Corporation appointed Carleton B. Simpson, 35, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. Under the company’s by-laws, his term runs until the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the next annual meeting of shareholders, and until his successor is chosen and qualified.

Simpson most recently served as Vice President of Energy Transformation at Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company. He previously worked at Unitil from 2013 to 2021 across engineering, regulatory, external affairs, and legal roles, and served as a Commissioner of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission from 2021 to 2024. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (University of New Hampshire), an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), and a J.D. (Suffolk University Law School).

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2025

UNITIL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

New Hampshire		1-8858		02-0381573
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6 Liberty Lane West, Hampton, New Hampshire		03842-1720
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (603) 772-0775

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol		Name of each exchange of which registered
Common Stock, no par value		UTL		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On October 29, 2025, the Board of Directors of Unitil Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Carleton B. Simpson, 35, as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately. In accordance with Article VI of the Company’s by-laws, the term of office of each of the Company’s officers (including Mr. Simpson) is until the first meeting of the Board of Directors after the next annual meeting of shareholders, and until such officer’s successor shall have been chosen and qualified.

Mr. Simpson most recently served as Vice President of Energy Transformation at the Company’s subsidiary, Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company, since December 2024. Mr. Simpson previously worked at the Company from June 2013 through November 2021 in a variety of roles including engineering, regulatory, external affairs, and legal. From December 2021 until August 2024, Mr. Simpson served as a Commissioner of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission, the regulatory body responsible for regulation of the state’s utilities. During this time, Mr. Simpson also served on the board of the Northeast Power Coordinating Council.

Mr. Simpson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and a Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

UNITIL CORPORATION
By:		/s/ Daniel J. Hurstak
Name:		Daniel J. Hurstak
Title:		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Date: November 4, 2025

FAQ

What did Unitil (UTL) disclose in this 8-K?

Unitil appointed Carleton B. Simpson as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, effective immediately.

When does Carleton B. Simpson’s term as Unitil’s General Counsel end?

Per the by-laws, his term continues until the first Board meeting after the next annual meeting, and until a successor is chosen and qualified.

What is Carleton B. Simpson’s recent experience relevant to Unitil (UTL)?

He was Vice President of Energy Transformation at Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Company and previously held roles at Unitil from 2013–2021.

What regulatory background does Unitil’s new General Counsel have?

He served as a Commissioner of the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission from December 2021 to August 2024 and sat on the Northeast Power Coordinating Council board.

What are Carleton B. Simpson’s academic credentials?

He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (UNH), an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (WPI), and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School.

What is Unitil’s stock exchange and ticker symbol?

Unitil’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol UTL.