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of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 , shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Other Events. On March 30, 2026, American Water Capital Corp. (“AWCC”), a wholly owned finance subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (“American Water”), agreed to sell $700 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.200% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “Notes”) pursuant to an underwriting agreement, dated March 30, 2026, by and among AWCC and American Water, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, PNC Capital Markets LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., as represe…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 , shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 , shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements included…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the Illinois Commerce Commission (the “ICC”) by Illinois-American Water Company (“Illinois American Water”) On January 27, 2026, Illinois American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. ( the “Company”), announced that it filed a request with the ICC to adjust its water and wastewater rates. The filing seeks a two-step rate increase in aggregate annualized incremental revenue, based on a proposed return on equity of 10.…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (the “NJBPU”) by New Jersey-American Water Company, Inc. (“New Jersey American Water”) On January 16, 2026, New Jersey American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that it filed a request with the NJBPU to adjust its water and wastewater rates. The request seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenues of approximately $146 million and is based on a…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (the “PaPUC”) by Pennsylvania-American Water Company (“Pennsylvania American Water”) On November 14, 2025, Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), filed a request with the PaPUC to adjust its water and wastewater rates. The request seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenue of approximately $169 million , excluding projected infrastructure surcharge…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (the “SCC”) by Virginia-American Water Company (“Virginia American Water”) On November 3, 2025, Virginia American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that it filed a request with the SCC to adjust its water and wastewater rates. The request seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenues of $21.9 million and is based on a proposed return on equity o…

above and included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto also discussed the Company’s earnings per share guidance for 2025 and initiated earnings per share guidance for 2026, and provided certain other 2026 and long-term guidance with respect to the Company. The presentation to be used in connection with the Company’s third quarter 2025 earnings has been included as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference herein. Prepared remarks covering the Company’s third quarter 2025 earnings results, 2026 earning…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Execution of Agreement and Plan of Merger with Essential Utilities, Inc. On October 26, 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. (“American Water” or the “Company”), Alpha Merger Sub, Inc., a direct wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and Essential Utilities, Inc. (“Essential”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”). The Merger Agreement, which has been unanimously approved by the present members of…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. (d) On August 26, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from nine to ten members. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), the Board appointed Lisa A. Grow as an…

below, for whom Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, are acting as representatives. The Additional Forward Sale Agreements provide for settlement on a settlement date or dates to be specified at American Water’s discretion on or prior to December 31, 2026. On a settlement date or dates, if American Water elects to physically settle one or more Additional Forward Sale Agreements, American Water will issue shares of Common Stock to the relevant…

above, relating to the Borrowed Optional Shares. On August 8, 2025, American Water closed the offering and sale of the Borrowed Optional Shares. The Borrowed Optional Shares were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), pursuant to a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-277166). This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed, in part, to report the closing of the offering of the Borrowed Optional Shares and the sale of the Borrowed Optional S…

above, and the public offering of the Shares (as defined below), on August 4, 2025, American Water entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, as the representatives of the underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, as the forward sellers (each, a “Forward Seller”), and each of the For…

below, for whom Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, are acting as representatives. The Forward Sale Agreements provide for settlement on a settlement date or dates to be specified at American Water’s discretion on or prior to December 31, 2026. On a settlement date or dates, if American Water elects to physically settle one or more Forward Sale Agreements, American Water will issue shares of Common Stock to the relevant Forward Purchaser at t…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 , shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the California Public Utilities Commission (the “CPUC”) by California-American Water Company (“California American Water”) On July 1, 2025, California American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), filed an application with the CPUC to set new water and wastewater rates in each of its service areas for 2027 through 2029. The application is seeking an increase of $63.1 million compared to authorized 202…

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers (d) On June 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from eight to nine members. Upon the recommendation of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of the Board (the “Nominating Committee”), the Board appointed Raffiq Nathoo as an independent director, e…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. Execution of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC to Acquire Entities Owning Regulated Water and Wastewater System Assets in Eight States On May 19, 2025, American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company” or the “Buyer”) entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC, an Illinois limited liability company, as seller (“Seller”). Seller directly owns all of the issue…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (the “KPSC”) by Kentucky-American Water Company (“Kentucky American Water”) On May 16, 2025, Kentucky American Water, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, announced that it filed a request with the KPSC to adjust its water rates. As filed, the request seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenues of $26.9 million, excluding infrastructure surcharges of $9.9 million. As provided by statutory authority, Kent…

Other Events. Filing of Rate Request with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (the “WVPSC”) by West Virginia-American Water Company (“West Virginia American Water”) On May 5, 2025, West Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water Works Company, Inc. (the “Company”), announced that it filed a request with the WVPSC to adjust its water and wastewater rates. The request seeks aggregate annualized incremental revenues of $47.8 million, excluding infrastructure surcharges of…

of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 , shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.