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Essential Utilities / American Water Works — $12bn energy deal

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Both shareholder bases approved February 10, 2026. Pennsylvania PUC is the central review — parties seeking Q3 2026 conclusion. 10+ state utility commissions require approval.

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Next event
PPUC — Public input hearings — Montgomery County
May 5, 2026· in 3d
CTFN estimated close
Mar 31, 2027
Key risks

Pennsylvania PUC central review is the critical path. Illinois CUB filed adverse expert testimony April 9 opposing the merger and recommending a 5-year acquisition moratorium — Illinois has emerged as a meaningfully contested approval. 10+ state utility commissions create multi-jurisdictional complexity. All-stock structure removes financing risk.

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