Company: AWK
Filing Date: 2025-10-27
Form Type: 425
Source: 0001193125-25-250758
Chunk: 3

Company: American Water Works Company, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-10-27
Form: 425
Chunk 3
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 and skills of both utilities. Will the combined company continue to invest in my local area? We will remain an active member of the communities we serve, with a dedicated workforce providing superior customer service. There will be no change in customer rates as a result of the merger, and as a combined company, we will be better able to maintain an average customer water bill that is affordable, supporting the economic prosperity of the more than 2,000 communities in which we will operate. What are your plans to work with state regulators and officials throughout this process? Management will continue to work closely with the EPA and federal, state and local officials to deliver the quality of water that customers have come to expect from American Water and Essential Utilities, while also adhering to safety and sustainability best practices. We are committed to working with regulators and officials and providing the information they need to understand the benefits of the transaction. What does this transaction mean for employees? Between now and the closing of the transaction, which we expect will occur by the end of the first quarter of 2027, American Water and Essential Utilities will continue to operate as separate, independent companies and it is business as usual. During this period, roles, responsibilities and priorities will largely remain the same. We will stay focused on providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers. Employee compensation and benefits programs are continuing as usual as we progress to the merger closing, and the combined company does not anticipate any material changes to compensation or benefits as a result of the transaction. Following closing of the transaction, we believe we will be better positioned as a combined company, which will mean more opportunities for employees. Will my company contacts change? Company contacts remain the same, and all current arrangements continue as normal. American Water Investor Contact Aaron Musgrave Vice President, Investor Relations (856) 955-4029 aaron.musqrave@amwater.com American Water Media Contact Maureen Duffy Executive Vice President, Communications and External Affairs (8 56) 9 5 5-4163 mediainquiries@amwater.com ?American Water + Essential UTILITIES Privacy Policy Essential Media Contact David Kralle Vice President of Public Affairs Media Hotline: (877) 325-3477 DMKralle@essential.co Essential Investor Contact Brian Dingerdissen Vice President, Treasurer, FP&A and IR (610) 645-1191 BJDinqerdissen@Essential.co

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