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American Water Works (AWK) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 9, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). NJBPU approved $68 million annualized revenue increase, effective September 15, 2026.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- NJBPU approved $68 million annualized revenue increase, effective September 15, 2026
- Approval materially below New Jersey American Water’s updated $145 million request
- Authorized 9.5% ROE on $6.06 billion rate base, supporting regulated earnings visibility
- Rate increase reflects $1.4 billion of incremental capital investment since the prior rate case
- Approved capital structure: 54.0% common equity and 46.0% long-term debt
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- BPU-approved $68 million annual revenue increase effective September 15, 2026, strengthening New Jersey American Water’s regulated earnings base
- Rate authorization supports more than $1.4 billion in infrastructure upgrades, including nearly 120 miles of main replacement or rehabilitation
- PFAS proceeds exceeding $79 million returned through $9.88 monthly credits for eligible water customers over 12 months
- Average combined water-and-wastewater bills rise nearly $8 monthly, but eligible customers receive nearly $2 net monthly reductions during the credit period
- Approval includes infrastructure mechanism filings, supporting continued recovery of water, wastewater and resilience investments
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