Essential Utilities Director Buys $135K in Shares, Grows Position to 22,970

Essential Utilities (WTRG) director Elizabeth B. Amato reported a significant insider transaction on June 23, 2025.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 06/24/2025 - 04:20 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Essential Utilities (WTRG) director Elizabeth B. Amato reported a significant insider transaction on June 23, 2025. The Form 4 filing reveals that Amato acquired 3,608 shares of common stock at a price of $37.42 per share, representing a total investment of approximately $134,931.

Following this acquisition, Amato's direct ownership increased to 22,970 shares of Essential Utilities common stock. The transaction was executed as a direct purchase, and the filing was signed by Kimberly Joyce as attorney-in-fact for Ms. Amato on June 24, 2025.

This insider buying activity by a board member could be viewed as a positive signal about the company's prospects, as director purchases often indicate confidence in the company's future performance. The transaction increases Amato's equity stake in the utility company, aligning her interests more closely with those of shareholders.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 3,608 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Amato Elizabeth B

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,608	$37.42	$135K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 22,970 shares (Direct)

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How many WTRG shares did Elizabeth Amato acquire on June 23, 2025?

According to the Form 4 filing, Elizabeth Amato acquired 3,608 shares of WTRG common stock on June 23, 2025 at a price of $37.42 per share.

What is Elizabeth Amato's total WTRG share ownership after the June 2025 transaction?

Following the reported transaction, Elizabeth Amato beneficially owns 22,970 shares of WTRG common stock directly (indicated by 'D' in the ownership form column).

What is Elizabeth Amato's role at Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Elizabeth Amato serves as a Director of Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG), as indicated by the 'X' marked in the Director box under the Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer section.

Who signed the Form 4 filing for WTRG's Elizabeth Amato?

The Form 4 was signed by Kimberly Joyce, serving as attorney-in-fact for Ms. Amato, on June 24, 2025.

What type of WTRG securities did Elizabeth Amato acquire in June 2025?

Elizabeth Amato acquired non-derivative securities in the form of Common Stock. The filing shows no transactions in derivative securities such as options or warrants.

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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 if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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^*

Amato Elizabeth B

(Last) (First) (Middle)

762 W. LANCASTER AVE.

(Street)

BRYN MAWR PA 19081

(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)

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

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/23/2025

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	06/23/2025		A		3,608	A	$37.42	22,970	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 Ms. Amato	06/24/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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