York Water (YORW) COO adds 700 shares in open-market buy

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

York Water Company Chief Operating Officer Matthew J. Scarpato reported an open-market purchase of 700 shares of Common Stock at $29.30 per share. After this transaction, he directly owns 2,570.077 shares, which includes shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 700 shares ($20,510)

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider Scarpato Matthew J

Role Chief Operating Officer

Bought 700 shs ($21K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Purchase	Common Stock	700	$29.30	$21K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 2,570.077 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares purchased: 700 shares Purchase price: $29.30 per share Shares owned after trade: 2,570.077 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares purchased 700 shares Open-market purchase of Common Stock

Purchase price $29.30 per share Price for the 700-share open-market buy

Shares owned after trade 2,570.077 shares Direct holdings following the purchase

Net buy shares 700 shares Net change in buy/sell activity in this filing

Key Terms

open-market purchase, Common Stock, dividend reinvestment plan

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.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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^*

Scarpato Matthew J

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

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	05/08/2026		P		700	A	$29.3	2,570.077(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	05/08/2026
	** 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 YORW COO Matthew Scarpato report?

Matthew J. Scarpato, Chief Operating Officer of York Water Company, reported buying 700 shares of Common Stock in an open-market purchase at $29.30 per share. This filing reflects a direct increase in his personal share ownership stake.

At what price did the YORW COO buy the 700 shares?

The 700 shares of York Water Company Common Stock were purchased at $29.30 per share. This price reflects the cost of the open-market transaction disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report filed by Chief Operating Officer Matthew J. Scarpato.

How many YORK WATER CO (YORW) shares does the COO own after the trade?

Following the reported transaction, Chief Operating Officer Matthew J. Scarpato directly owns 2,570.077 shares of York Water Company Common Stock. This total includes shares that were previously acquired through The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan.

Is the YORW COO’s 700-share trade a purchase or sale?

The transaction is a purchase. The Form 4 classifies it as an open-market purchase of 700 shares of York Water Company Common Stock, increasing Chief Operating Officer Matthew J. Scarpato’s directly held position in the company.

What role does the dividend reinvestment plan play in the YORW COO’s holdings?

A footnote explains that the reported post-transaction holdings of 2,570.077 shares include shares acquired under The York Water Company dividend reinvestment plan. This plan automatically reinvests dividends into additional company shares.