Director at Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) receives 3,666-share stock grant

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Ciesinski David Alan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Essential Utilities, Inc. director David Alan Ciesinski reported receiving a grant of 3,666 shares of Common Stock, valued at $36.82 per share. This award increases his directly held stake to 16,800 shares, reflecting a routine equity compensation transaction rather than an open-market trade.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Ciesinski David Alan

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,666	$36.82	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 16,800 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares granted: 3,666 shares Grant value per share: $36.82 per share Post-transaction holdings: 16,800 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 3,666 shares Common Stock grant to director on A-coded transaction

Grant value per share $36.82 per share Transaction price per share for the award

Post-transaction holdings 16,800 shares Director’s direct Common Stock ownership after grant

Transactions acquiring shares 1 transaction Single A-coded grant or award acquisition

Key Terms

Form 4, Common Stock, transaction code A, Grant, award, or other acquisition

4 terms

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Common Stock financial

""security_title": "Common Stock""

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.

transaction code A regulatory

""transaction_code": "A""

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

""transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

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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 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^*

Ciesinski David Alan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVE.

(Street)

BRYN MAWR PENNSYLVANIA 19010

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2026

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	06/23/2026		A		3,666	A	$36.82	16,800	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:

	Kimberly Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Ciesinski	06/24/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Essential Utilities (WTRG) report for David Ciesinski?

Essential Utilities director David Alan Ciesinski received a grant of 3,666 shares of Common Stock. The award is reported as an acquisition under transaction code A, indicating a grant or similar equity award rather than an open-market purchase.

At what price was David Ciesinski’s Essential Utilities (WTRG) share grant valued?

The 3,666-share grant to director David Alan Ciesinski was valued at $36.82 per share. This value comes from the transaction price per share disclosed for the Common Stock award on the reported Form 4.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does David Ciesinski hold after this grant?

After receiving the 3,666-share grant, David Alan Ciesinski holds 16,800 shares of Essential Utilities Common Stock. This total reflects his direct ownership immediately following the reported acquisition transaction on the Form 4.

Was David Ciesinski’s Essential Utilities (WTRG) transaction a buy or a grant?

The transaction is classified as a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market buy. It carries transaction code A, which the filing describes as a “Grant, award, or other acquisition” of Essential Utilities Common Stock by the director.

Does the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 show any stock sales by David Ciesinski?

The Form 4 does not report any stock sales by David Alan Ciesinski. It shows a single acquisition transaction coded A, representing a grant or award of 3,666 shares, with his post-transaction direct holdings rising to 16,800 shares.