Director of YORK WATER CO (YORW) adds shares in open-market stock purchase

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

YORK WATER CO director William T. Yanavitch II reported an open-market purchase of Common Stock. He bought 255.563 shares at a price of $29.347 per share, bringing his direct holdings to 351.703 shares. A footnote states this total includes shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 255.563 shares ($7,500)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Yanavitch William T. II

Role null

Bought 255.563 shs ($8K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	255.563	$29.347	$8K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 351.703 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 255.563 shares Purchase price: $29.347 per share Shares owned after transaction: 351.703 shares

3 metrics

Shares purchased 255.563 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock on transaction date

Purchase price $29.347 per share Price paid for YORK WATER CO Common Stock

Shares owned after transaction 351.703 shares Director’s direct holdings following the purchase

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, dividend reinvestment plan

3 terms

open-market purchase financial

"classified as an open-market purchase with transaction code P"

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.

Common Stock financial

"open-market purchase of Common Stock"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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 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^*

Yanavitch William T. II

(Last) (First) (Middle)

130 EAST MARKET STREET

(Street)

YORK PENNSYLVANIA 17401

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/20/2026

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	05/20/2026		P		255.563	A	$29.347	351.703(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	05/20/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

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

YORK WATER CO reported that director William T. Yanavitch II made an open-market purchase of Common Stock. He bought 255.563 shares, which is disclosed as a routine acquisition rather than a sale or disposition.

How many YORK WATER CO (YORW) shares did the director buy and at what price?

The director bought 255.563 shares of YORK WATER CO Common Stock at $29.347 per share. This was classified as an open-market purchase, indicating he actively acquired additional shares on the market.

What are the total YORK WATER CO (YORW) holdings of the director after this transaction?

After the transaction, the director’s direct holdings total 351.703 YORK WATER CO Common Stock shares. This figure, according to the disclosure, includes shares that were previously acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

Was the YORK WATER CO (YORW) insider transaction a purchase or a sale?

The insider transaction was a purchase. The filing classifies it as an open-market purchase with transaction code P, meaning the director bought additional YORK WATER CO Common Stock rather than selling or disposing of any shares.

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

Yes. A footnote explains that the reported holdings include shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan. This indicates some shares were accumulated automatically through reinvested dividends rather than only through market purchases.