Essential Utilities (WTRG) EVP surrenders 1,112 shares to cover RSU taxes

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. executive Christopher Paul Luning, EVP and General Counsel, reported a tax-related stock transaction. On 02/05/2026, 1,112 shares of common stock were disposed of at $37.69 per share, coded "F," which indicates shares were withheld or surrendered to the issuer to cover tax obligations.

According to the filing, this disposition was made to satisfy taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units. After this transaction, Luning beneficially owned 78,723.87 shares of Essential Utilities common stock in direct ownership.

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^*

Luning Christopher Paul

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVE

(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)
	EVP, General Counsel

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		1,112(1)	D	$37.69	78,723.87	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. Luning	02/09/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Essential Utilities (WTRG) report for Christopher Paul Luning?

Essential Utilities reported that EVP and General Counsel Christopher Paul Luning disposed of 1,112 common shares. The transaction occurred on 02/05/2026 and was coded “F,” indicating shares were surrendered to the issuer to satisfy tax obligations tied to restricted stock units vesting.

How many Essential Utilities (WTRG) shares does Christopher Paul Luning own after this Form 4?

After the reported transaction, Christopher Paul Luning beneficially owns 78,723.87 shares of Essential Utilities common stock. These shares are reported as directly owned, reflecting his remaining stake following the tax-related disposition of 1,112 shares on 02/05/2026.

What does transaction code "F" mean in the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 filing?

Transaction code “F” indicates a tax-related transfer, where shares are withheld or surrendered to the issuer to cover tax obligations. In this case, 1,112 Essential Utilities common shares were disposed of to satisfy taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units.

Was the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 sale by Christopher Paul Luning a market sale?

The Form 4 indicates a tax-related disposition, not an open market sale. The 1,112 shares were transferred to the issuer, code “F,” specifically described as a disposition for tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, rather than a discretionary sale on the market.

What role does Christopher Paul Luning hold at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Christopher Paul Luning serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Essential Utilities. His position is disclosed in the Form 4, which reports his beneficial ownership and a tax-related stock disposition connected to vesting restricted stock units on 02/05/2026.

How is the price per share reported in the Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 for this transaction?

The Form 4 reports a price of $37.69 per share for the 1,112 disposed shares. Although this is a tax-withholding transaction coded “F,” the form still includes this per-share value when noting the number of common shares transferred to the issuer to cover tax obligations.