York Water (YORW) VP Ashley Grimm adds to stake with open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

York Water Company vice president of human resources Ashley M. Grimm made an open-market purchase of 12.36 shares of common stock at $29.127 per share. Following this transaction, she directly owns 349.616 shares, including shares acquired through The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 12.36 shares ($360)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Grimm Ashley M

Role VP- Human Resources

Bought 12.36 shs ($360.01)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	12.36	$29.127	$360.01

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 349.616 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 12.36 shares Purchase price: $29.127 per share Total holdings after trade: 349.616 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 12.36 shares Open-market purchase on April 16, 2026

Purchase price $29.127 per share Price paid for York Water common stock

Total holdings after trade 349.616 shares Direct ownership following the reported transaction

Key Terms

open-market purchase, dividend reinvestment plan, Form 4

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"transaction_action: "open-market purchase""

An open-market purchase is when an investor or a company buys shares on a public stock exchange at the going market price, rather than through a private deal. It matters to investors because these purchases change how many shares are available, can push the stock price up or signal confidence from large buyers, and often affect per-share metrics like earnings—think of it like someone buying lots of apples off a grocery shelf, reducing supply and potentially raising the price.

dividend reinvestment plan financial

"Includes shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan."

A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

Grimm Ashley M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

130 E MARKET STREET

(Street)

YORK PENNSYLVANIA 17403

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
YORK WATER CO [ YORW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	VP- Human Resources

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/16/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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

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	04/16/2026		P		12.36	A	$29.127	349.616(1)	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. Includes shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

	Molly Elizabeth Houck, Assistant Secretary by Power of Attorney	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did YORK WATER CO (YORW) report?

YORK WATER CO reported an open-market purchase by VP of Human Resources Ashley M. Grimm. She bought 12.36 common shares at $29.127 each, increasing her direct holdings to 349.616 shares, including shares from the company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

Who is the insider buying YORK WATER CO (YORW) shares?

The buyer is Ashley M. Grimm, Vice President of Human Resources at York Water Company. She executed an open-market purchase of 12.36 common shares at $29.127 per share and now directly owns 349.616 shares in total, including dividend reinvestment plan shares.

How many YORK WATER CO (YORW) shares did the insider purchase?

Ashley M. Grimm purchased 12.36 shares of York Water common stock in an open-market transaction. The shares were acquired at a price of $29.127 per share, modestly increasing her overall direct ownership position in the company’s stock.

At what price were YORK WATER CO (YORW) shares bought by the insider?

The reported transaction shows Ashley M. Grimm buying York Water common stock at $29.127 per share. This purchase covered 12.36 shares in total and was classified as an open-market transaction under the Form 4 filing details.

What are Ashley M. Grimm’s total YORK WATER CO (YORW) holdings after the trade?

After the open-market purchase, Ashley M. Grimm directly owns 349.616 shares of York Water common stock. This figure includes shares previously acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan, as noted in the Form 4 footnote.

Does the YORK WATER CO (YORW) filing mention a dividend reinvestment plan?

Yes. A footnote explains that Ashley M. Grimm’s reported holdings include shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan. This indicates part of her position has accumulated automatically through reinvested dividends over time.