York Water (NASDAQ: YORW) promotes Matthew Scarpato from VP to COO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

The York Water Company reported a leadership change, naming Matthew J. Scarpato as its new Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2025. Scarpato has served as the company’s Vice President of Operations since July 5, 2023, giving him recent, direct experience with York Water’s day-to-day operations.

Before joining York Water, he held senior finance and operations roles at Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and at the York Jewish Community Center. As a current officer, he will continue under the compensation and benefit arrangements previously outlined in the company’s March 21, 2025 proxy statement. The company states there are no special arrangements behind his selection and no related-party transactions involving him that require disclosure.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: September 26, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

THE YORK WATER COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Pennsylvania	001-34245		23-1242500
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THE YORK WATER COMPANY

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of The York Water Company (the “Company”) has appointed Matthew J. Scarpato, who has served as the Company’s Vice President of Operations since July 5, 2023, to the officer position of Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2025.

Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Scarpato was the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living, Lancaster, PA from February 2021 to March 2023, Chief Financial Officer for Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living, Lancaster, PA from May 2020 to February 2021, and Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance for York Jewish Community Center, York, PA from December 2010 to May 2020.

As a current officer of the Company, Mr. Scarpato will continue to participate in agreements with benefits, terms and conditions which are described in the Company’s proxy statement filed on March 21, 2025 in the “Compensation of Directors and Executive Officers” section.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Scarpato and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Scarpato was selected as an officer, and there are and have been no transactions since the beginning of the Company’s last fiscal year, or currently proposed, regarding Mr. Scarpato that are required to be disclosed by Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

THE YORK WATER COMPANY

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	THE YORK WATER COMPANY
	/s/ Matthew E. Poff
Date: September 29, 2025	Matthew E. Poff
	Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What leadership change did YORK WATER CO (YORW) disclose in this 8-K?

The company appointed Matthew J. Scarpato, its current Vice President of Operations, to the role of Chief Operating Officer effective October 1, 2025.

What is Matthew Scarpato’s background before becoming COO at YORK WATER CO (YORW)?

Matthew Scarpato previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations and earlier as Chief Financial Officer at Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living, and as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at the York Jewish Community Center.

When did Matthew Scarpato join YORK WATER CO (YORW)?

Matthew Scarpato has served as Vice President of Operations at The York Water Company since July 5, 2023 and will become COO on October 1, 2025.

Will Matthew Scarpato receive new compensation terms as COO of YORK WATER CO (YORW)?

The filing states that, as a current officer, Mr. Scarpato will continue to participate in agreements with benefits, terms and conditions described in the company’s proxy statement filed on March 21, 2025.

Are there any related-party transactions involving Matthew Scarpato at YORK WATER CO (YORW)?

The company notes there are no transactions involving Mr. Scarpato since the beginning of the last fiscal year, or currently proposed, that must be disclosed under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Were there special arrangements behind Matthew Scarpato’s selection as COO of YORK WATER CO (YORW)?

The filing states there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Scarpato and any other person pursuant to which he was selected as an officer.