Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) files 8-K/A to correct press release heading

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. filed an amended current report to correct a previously issued press release about its agreement with IEP Hummingbird Energy, LLC and International Electric Power III, LLC. The company states that this amendment is made solely to fix the heading of the press release and make other minor corrections. The corrected press release is now furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and replaces Exhibit 99.1 from the original report, with no other changes to the prior disclosure.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 7.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K/A

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 27, 2025

Essential Utilities, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant Specified in Charter)

Pennsylvania	001-06659	23-1702594
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

762 West Lancaster Avenue
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania		19010-3489
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 527-8000

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $.50 par value		WTRG		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).

Emerging growth company ☐

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. ☐

Explanatory Note

This Form 8-K/A amends the Form 8-K filed by Essential Utilities, Inc. (the “Company”) on August 27, 2025 (the “Original 8-K”) in connection with its announcement of an agreement with IEP Hummingbird Energy, LLC and International Electric Power III, LLC. The Company is furnishing this Form 8-K/A for the sole purpose of providing a correction to the Press Release, which is furnished with this report on amended Exhibit 99.2. No other changes to the Original 8-K have been made.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

Exhibit 99.2 is amended by correcting the heading of the Press Release and other minor corrections. The corrected version of Exhibit 99.2 is attached hereto and supersedes Exhibit 99.1 to the Original 8-K in its entirety.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
99.2		Press Release of the Company, dated August 27, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document).

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.

	Essential Utilities, INC.
Date: August 27, 2025	By:	/s/ Christopher P. Luning
	Name:	Christopher P. Luning
	Title:	Executive Vice President, General Counsel

FAQ

What did Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) change in this 8-K/A filing?

The company filed this amendment to correct the heading and make other minor corrections to a previously furnished press release related to its agreement with IEP Hummingbird Energy, LLC and International Electric Power III, LLC. The corrected press release is now provided as Exhibit 99.2.

Does this Essential Utilities (WTRG) 8-K/A change the underlying agreement with IEP Hummingbird Energy?

No. The company states that the amendment is furnished solely to correct the heading and make minor corrections to the press release. It specifies that no other changes have been made to the original current report about the agreement.

What exhibit did Essential Utilities (WTRG) replace in this 8-K/A?

Essential Utilities replaced the original press release that was furnished as Exhibit 99.1 with a corrected press release, now furnished as Exhibit 99.2, which supersedes the earlier version in its entirety.

What is Exhibit 99.2 in the Essential Utilities (WTRG) 8-K/A?

Exhibit 99.2 is a corrected version of the company's press release dated August 27, 2025, relating to its agreement with IEP Hummingbird Energy, LLC and International Electric Power III, LLC. It includes a corrected heading and other minor edits.

Are there any new financial figures or earnings data in this Essential Utilities (WTRG) 8-K/A?

No new financial figures or earnings data are introduced. The amendment is limited to correcting the heading and minor details of the previously issued press release, with no other changes to the original disclosure.

Who signed the Essential Utilities (WTRG) 8-K/A amendment?

The amendment was signed on behalf of Essential Utilities, Inc. by Christopher P. Luning, who is the Executive Vice President and General Counsel.