Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) president receives new stock and option grants

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. reported new equity awards to President Michael Huwar. On January 23, 2026, he received 3,650 shares of Common Stock as a restricted stock unit award at a cash price of $0, bringing his directly held Common Stock to 21,415 shares.

He was also granted 8,769 stock options with an exercise price of $39.19 per share, exercisable starting January 23, 2027 and expiring January 23, 2036. Both the restricted stock units and options vest in three equal annual installments on each anniversary of the grant date.

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/23/2026

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	01/23/2026		A		3,650(1)	A	$0	21,415	D(2)

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
Stock Options (Right to Buy)	$39.19	01/23/2026		A		8,769		01/23/2027(3)	01/23/2036	Common Stock	8,769	$39.19	8,769	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the award of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest one-third each year on the anniversary.

2. Includes RSU shares not included in item 7 in the 2025 Form 4.

3. Grant of 8,769 shares of stock options which vest one-third each year on the anniversary of the grant

	Kimberly A. Joyce, attorney-in-fact for Mr. Huwar	01/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What equity awards did Essential Utilities (WTRG) grant to President Michael Huwar?

Essential Utilities granted President Michael Huwar 3,650 restricted stock units of Common Stock and 8,769 stock options. These awards increase his equity-based incentive compensation and align part of his pay with future company performance.

What is the exercise price and term of Michael Huwar’s new stock options at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Michael Huwar’s new stock options have an exercise price of $39.19 per share and expire on January 23, 2036. They become exercisable starting January 23, 2027, providing a long‑term incentive horizon for the company’s president.

How do Michael Huwar’s restricted stock units at Essential Utilities (WTRG) vest?

The 3,650 restricted stock units granted to Michael Huwar vest one‑third each year on the anniversary of the grant date. Each vested unit converts into one share of Common Stock, creating a staggered, multi‑year vesting schedule.

What is Michael Huwar’s Common Stock holding in Essential Utilities (WTRG) after the reported Form 4 transactions?

After the reported award, Michael Huwar directly holds 21,415 shares of Essential Utilities Common Stock. This figure reflects his updated beneficial ownership following the grant of 3,650 restricted stock units reported as acquired at a cash price of $0.

When do Michael Huwar’s new Essential Utilities (WTRG) stock options start vesting and how?

The 8,769 stock options granted to Michael Huwar vest one‑third each year on the anniversary of the January 23, 2026 grant date. This creates a three‑year vesting period tied to his continued service and company performance.

Are Michael Huwar’s reported Essential Utilities (WTRG) Form 4 holdings direct or indirect?

The Form 4 shows both the 21,415 Common Stock shares and 8,769 stock options as held with direct ownership. No footnotes indicate separate entities or disclaimers of beneficial ownership for these specific positions.