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Water And Wastewater Utility Acquisitions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Water And Wastewater Utility Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Water And Wastewater Utility Acquisitions Note 4 – Water and Wastewater Utility Acquisitions

Completed Acquisitions

Business combinations

In March 2026, the Company acquired Greenville Municipal Water Authority’s water utility system in Greenville, Pennsylvania, which serves approximately 3,000 customers for $18,000. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition consisted primarily of property, plant and equipment of $17,500 and goodwill of $500.

In July 2025, the Company acquired the wastewater utility system of the City of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania for $37,750.  The system serves approximately 3,200 customers in the City of Beaver Falls and also provides bulk transmission and treatment service for approximately 3,800 equivalent dwelling units in seven nearby municipalities. The purchase price allocation for this acquisition consisted primarily of property, plant and equipment of $29,900 and goodwill of $7,850.

The pro-forma effect of the above utility systems acquired is not material either individually or collectively to the Company’s results of operations.

Asset Acquisitions

In May 2026, the Company acquired Integra Water Texas, LLC’s wastewater system assets in Bastrop County, Texas, which serve approximately 1,100 equivalent dwelling units for $4,877.

In April 2025, the Company acquired the Village of Midvale’s water system in Ohio, which serves approximately 1,000 customers for $2,950.

In January 2025, the Company acquired Greenville Sanitary Authority’s wastewater utility assets, which serve approximately 2,300 customers in Greenville, Pennsylvania for $18,000.

Pending Acquisitions

In March 2026, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire public water and wastewater system assets in Wake County, North Carolina, which serve approximately 1,026 customers for $4,360. We expect this acquisition to close in early 2027.

In June 2024, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire private water and wastewater utility assets in Harris County, Texas, which serve approximately 400 equivalent retail customers for $1,125. This acquisition is expected to close later in 2026.

The purchase price for these pending acquisitions are subject to certain adjustments at closing, and are subject to regulatory approval, including the final determination of the fair value of the rate base acquired. We plan to finance the purchase price of these acquisitions by utilizing our commercial paper program and revolving credit facility until permanent debt and common equity are secured. Closings for our utility acquisitions are subject to the timing of the respective regulatory approval processes.

DELCORA Purchase Agreement

In 2019, the Company entered into a purchase agreement to acquire the wastewater utility system assets of the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority (“DELCORA”), which consist of approximately 16,000 customers, or the equivalent of 198,000 retail customers, in 42 municipalities in Southeast Pennsylvania for $276,500. There are several legal proceedings involving the Company as a result of the purchase agreement that are on-going. The purchase price for this pending acquisition is subject to certain adjustments at closing, and is subject to regulatory approval, including the final determination of the fair value of the rate base acquired. We plan to finance the purchase price of this acquisition with a mix of equity and debt financing, utilizing our commercial paper program and revolving credit facility until permanent debt is secured. Closing of our acquisition of DELCORA is subject to regulatory approval and on-going litigation.