Essential Utilities(US:WTRG)2026-02-10 16:02Summary of Essential Utilities Special Meeting Company Overview - Company: Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) - Meeting Date: February 10, 2026 - Participants: Chairman, President, and CEO Christopher H. Franklin, along with other board members and executives Key Points Meeting Structure and Procedures - The meeting was conducted in a structured manner to ensure fairness and order among shareholders [2][3] - The notice of the special meeting was distributed on December 31, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2025 [4] - A quorum was established with 215,733,938 shares represented, which is a majority of the 283,082,809 shares entitled to vote [6] Proposals Discussed 1. Merger Agreement Proposal: Approval of the merger agreement and related transactions [8] 2. Merger-Related Compensation Proposal: Non-binding advisory vote on compensation for named executive officers related to the merger [8] 3. Adjournment Proposal: Approval to adjourn the meeting if necessary to solicit additional proxies [9] Voting Results - Merger Agreement Proposal: Approved with approximately 203,644,509 shares voting in favor, representing about 94.8% of votes cast [12] - Merger-Related Compensation Proposal: Approved with approximately 181,618,535 shares voting in favor, representing about 84.18% of votes cast [12][13] - The Adjournment Proposal was not presented as the merger agreement was approved [13] Final Remarks - The final results of the meeting will be reported on a Form 8-K filed with the SEC within four business days [14] - The meeting concluded with thanks to shareholders for their support of the merger and the company [14][15] Additional Important Information - The meeting adhered to Pennsylvania law and the company's bylaws regarding shareholder voting and quorum requirements [5][6] - The presence of the Inspector of Elections ensured the integrity of the voting process [4][12]