Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) exec equity vests, shares withheld

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. reported that executive Colleen Arnold, President – Aqua, received 2,747 shares of common stock at no cost through the earning and vesting of performance-based share units granted on February 22, 2023. The Compensation Committee determined vesting at 63.58% on February 4, 2026.

To cover related tax obligations upon vesting of these performance-based and restricted stock units, 1,925 shares were automatically delivered back to the company. After these award-related transactions, Arnold directly holds 20,232 shares of Essential Utilities common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Arnold Colleen

Role President - Aqua

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	2,747	$0.00	--
Tax Withholding	Common Stock	1,925	$38.78	$75K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,157 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. Represents acquisition of shares upon the earning and vesting of performance-based share units awarded on 2/22/2023. Vesting determination was made by the Compensation Committee on 02/04/2026. Represents vesting at 63.58%. Disposition to issuer for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based share units. This amended Form 4 provides the final calculations of the number of shares withheld.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Arnold Colleen

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVENUE

(Street)

BRYN MAWR PA 19010

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Essential Utilities, Inc. [ WTRG ]

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	President - Aqua

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/22/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
02/24/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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	02/22/2026		A		2,747(1)	A	$0	22,157	D
Common Stock	02/22/2026		F		1,925(2)	D	$38.78	20,232	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. Represents acquisition of shares upon the earning and vesting of performance-based share units awarded on 2/22/2023. Vesting determination was made by the Compensation Committee on 02/04/2026. Represents vesting at 63.58%.

2. Disposition to issuer for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based share units. This amended Form 4 provides the final calculations of the number of shares withheld.

	Kimberly A. Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Ms. Arnold	03/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider equity transactions did Essential Utilities (WTRG) report for Colleen Arnold?

Essential Utilities reported that executive Colleen Arnold received 2,747 common shares through vesting of performance-based share units. In the same event, 1,925 shares were withheld and delivered to the company to satisfy tax obligations tied to vesting of these stock-based awards.

Was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4/A transaction an open-market buy or sell?

The Form 4/A reflects equity award vesting and tax withholding, not an open-market trade. Shares were acquired at no cost from performance-based units, and some shares were automatically returned to Essential Utilities to cover tax liabilities from the vesting event.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does Colleen Arnold own after this Form 4/A?

After the award vesting and tax-withholding disposition, Colleen Arnold directly owns 20,232 shares of Essential Utilities common stock. This figure reflects both the 2,747 shares acquired from vesting and the 1,925 shares delivered back to the issuer for tax purposes.

What performance level was achieved for Colleen Arnold’s Essential Utilities (WTRG) share units?

The performance-based share units granted to Colleen Arnold on February 22, 2023 vested at 63.58%. This percentage, determined by the Compensation Committee on February 4, 2026, governed how many units converted into 2,747 shares of Essential Utilities common stock.

Why were 1,925 Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares disposed of in Colleen Arnold’s filing?

The 1,925 shares were disposed of back to Essential Utilities to satisfy tax obligations arising from vesting of restricted stock units and performance-based share units. This automatic withholding is a common mechanism to cover withholding taxes without requiring a cash payment.