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American Water, Essential Utilities win Kentucky PSC approval for proposed merger

PUBT·04/22/2026 22:50:20
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American Water, Essential Utilities win Kentucky PSC approval for proposed merger
  • Kentucky Public Service Commission cleared American Water’s proposed all-stock combination with Essential Utilities, marking first regulatory sign-off for deal announced Oct. 27, 2025.
  • Shareholders of both companies backed transaction at special meetings in February 2026.
  • Combined company is expected to serve more than 4,700,000 water and wastewater customer connections.
  • Gas operations are expected to include more than 740,000 customer connections.
  • Closing is targeted by end of first quarter of 2027, with combined company set to operate under American Water name and be headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.


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