Essential Utilities officer withholds 652 shares for taxes

Essential Utilities, Inc. insider Form 4 shows a tax-related share disposition.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/09/2026 - 04:13 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. insider Form 4 shows a tax-related share disposition. Michael Huwar, President - Peoples, disposed of 652 shares of Essential Utilities common stock on 02/05/2026 at $37.69 per share under transaction code "F," which reflects shares withheld to cover taxes on vesting restricted stock units. After this withholding, he beneficially owns 20,763 shares directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Exercise Price or Tax Liability: 652 shares

Exercise Price or Tax Liability 1 txn

Insider Huwar Michael

Role President - Peoples

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Exercise Price or Tax Liability	Common Stock	652	$37.69	$25K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 20,763 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Disposition to issuer for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did WTRG executive Michael Huwar report?

Michael Huwar reported a tax-related share disposition. On 02/05/2026 he disposed of 652 Essential Utilities common shares at $37.69 each, with the shares withheld by the issuer to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares did Michael Huwar sell and at what price?

He disposed of 652 common shares at $37.69 per share. The Form 4 labels the transaction as code "F," indicating the issuer withheld these shares to cover tax obligations tied to restricted stock unit vesting.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does Michael Huwar own after this Form 4?

After the transaction, Michael Huwar beneficially owns 20,763 shares. The ownership is reported as direct, meaning these shares are held in his name rather than through an intermediary entity or indirect arrangement.

What does transaction code F mean in the WTRG Form 4 filing?

Transaction code F indicates a tax withholding related to equity awards. In this case, 652 shares of Essential Utilities common stock were disposed of back to the issuer to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units.

Is the WTRG Form 4 transaction by Michael Huwar a routine tax withholding?

Yes, the filing describes a routine tax withholding event. The footnote explains the 652-share disposition was to the issuer to cover tax obligations triggered when Michael Huwar’s restricted stock units vested.

What is Michael Huwar’s role at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Michael Huwar serves as President - Peoples at Essential Utilities. The Form 4 lists him as an officer of the company, not a director or 10% owner, and reports his direct beneficial holdings after the tax-related share disposition.

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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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Huwar Michael

(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 - Peoples

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/05/2026

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

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	02/05/2026		F		652(1)	D	$37.69	20,763	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. Disposition to issuer for tax obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

	Kimberly A. Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Huwar	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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