• American Water’s planned all-stock merger with Essential Utilities won clearance from Virginia’s State Corporation Commission, a key regulatory milestone.
• The decision marks the third regulatory sign-off, following Kentucky on April 21, 2026 and Ohio on May 13, 2026.
• The deal, announced Oct. 27, 2025, would create a utility serving more than 4,700,000 water and wastewater connections and 740,000 gas connections.
• The combined company is expected to operate under the American Water name, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey.
• Closing is targeted by the end of the first quarter of 2027, pending remaining approvals and other customary conditions.

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