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Essential Utilities announced a project to develop natural gas combined cycle combustion turbines (CCGTs) supported by battery storage and an existing grid interconnection. The company, through Aqua, will design, build and operate an 18 MGD water treatment plant using raw water from the adjacent Monongahela River to supply both power generation and data center cooling. Its subsidiary, Peoples Natural Gas, LLC, will provide natural gas consulting and energy management services to the project.

Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG) Form 3 � Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership (filed 08/08/2025)

Bradley J. Palmer, identified as the Issuer's Chief Accounting Officer, filed a Form 3 reporting only derivative securities: 1,338 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 1,626 Non-Qualified Stock Options. No non-derivative common stock is reported on Table I. The RSUs represent awards from grants dated 02/22/2023 (217 RSUs, vest 02/22/2026), 01/24/2024 (332 RSUs, vest 01/24/2027), and 02/05/2025 (789 RSUs, vest annually beginning 02/05/2026). The options have an exercise price of $35.33, an expiration date of 02/05/2035, and per the filing they vest in three equal installments beginning 02/05/2026 and are described as exercisable immediately upon grant. The Form 3 event date is 08/01/2025 and the filing signature date is 08/08/2025.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) closed a $500 million senior note offering on 7-Aug-2025. The 10-year securities carry a 5.250% fixed coupon, payable semi-annually each 15-Feb and 15-Aug, and mature 15-Aug-2035. They were issued under the existing 2019 base indenture as supplemented by a ninth supplemental indenture filed with this Form 8-K.

The notes may be redeemed, at the Company’s option, for the greater of par or a make-whole amount before 15-May-2035 (Par Call Date) and at par thereafter, plus accrued interest. Standard events-of-default provisions allow holders of �25% of principal or the trustee to accelerate repayment.

Issuance was completed through a registered public offering pursuant to shelf registration No. 333-277563. BofA Securities, Wells Fargo Securities and Huntington Securities acted as joint book-runners under an underwriting agreement dated 5-Aug-2025 that includes customary reps, covenants and indemnities. Net proceeds and planned use were not disclosed in the filing.

Offering overview: This preliminary prospectus supplement dated August 5, 2025 announces an offering by Essential Utilities, Inc. of Senior Notes due 2035. Key economic terms—aggregate principal amount, coupon rate, offering price and specific settlement and maturity dates—are left blank in this preliminary filing. Interest will accrue from August [date], 2025 and is payable semi‑annually beginning in 2026. Settlement is expected on or about August [date], 2025.

Capitalization and use of proceeds: The notes will be general unsecured senior obligations, ranking equally with other unsecured senior indebtedness, effectively subordinated to secured debt and structurally subordinated to subsidiaries. Net proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes, including repayment of commercial paper, working capital, capital expenditures and water/wastewater acquisitions. As of July 31, 2025 commercial paper borrowings were $605.0 million (weighted‑average maturity 6 days, weighted‑average rate 4.651%). As of June 30, 2025 consolidated long‑term debt was $7,801.9 million and subsidiaries had approximately $7,046.9 million of liabilities. Cash and cash equivalents were $25,071 thousand.

Investor considerations: The indenture contains limited restrictive covenants, the notes are redeemable at the issuer’s option and an active trading market is not assured. Investors should review the Risk Factors and incorporated filings before deciding.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) reported a strong Q2 2025. Operating revenue rose 18.5% YoY to $514.9 m, driven by higher water, wastewater and gas volumes plus recently approved rate hikes. Operating income climbed 27.5% to $185.3 m; net income surged 43% to $107.8 m ($0.38 EPS vs $0.28). For the six-month period, revenue increased 24% to $1.30 bn and diluted EPS reached $1.41 (up 13%).

Balance-sheet & liquidity. Total assets stand at $18.55 bn; equity improved to $6.72 bn. Net long-term debt rose 3.5% YoY to $7.62 bn, reflecting heavy capex ($613 m YTD) and three closed utility acquisitions totalling $58.7 m. Operating cash flow strengthened 34% to $571.8 m. The company added financial flexibility via a $1 bn commercial paper program (-$567 m drawn) and a 2024 ATM equity program that raised $208.6 m for growth and debt repayment.

• Regulatory tailwinds: Pennsylvania water base-rate award adds $110.9 m annually; Kentucky gas order adds $7.7 m. Infrastructure surcharges contributed another $13.8 m YTD.
• Growth pipeline: 7 pending acquisitions (â‰�$24 m purchase price) expected to close in 2025; DELCORA and East Whiteland litigation ongoing.
• Guidance & outlook: Management reiterates confidence that rate relief and acquisitions will offset inflation and interest-rate pressure; no quantitative 2025 EPS guidance provided in filing.

Key risks include higher leverage, $1.3 bn YTD debt repayments/refinancings, and unresolved regulatory appeals. Overall, results highlight solid regulated growth momentum and improving cash generation.

Essential Utilities (WTRG) director Daniel J. Hilferty III reported a significant insider transaction on Form 4. On June 23, 2025, Hilferty acquired 3,608 shares of Common Stock at a price of $37.42 per share, representing a total investment of approximately $135,000.

Following this transaction, Hilferty's direct ownership position increased to 34,345 shares, with an additional 6,404 shares held directly in a separate account. The acquisition was executed as a regular purchase (Transaction Code: A) and was reported through his attorney-in-fact, Kimberly Joyce.

This insider purchase by a director could signal confidence in the company's future prospects. The transaction was filed within the required reporting timeframe under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.