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Essential Utilities Inc (WTRG) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on March 9, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item 1.01 (Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement). $500M senior notes issued at 5.125% fixed rate, maturing March 15, 2036: 10-year debt obligation.
Essential Utilities Inc 8-K event analysis
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Item 1.01 · Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
- $500M senior notes issued at 5.125% fixed rate, maturing March 15, 2036: 10-year debt obligation
- Semi-annual interest payments (~$12.8M each) commence September 15, 2026
- Callable before Dec 15, 2035 at make-whole premium; par call available in final 3 months before maturity
- Accelerated repayment triggered if holders of ≥25% principal declare default event
- Adds long-duration fixed-rate debt to capital structure; typical utility funding for infrastructure capex
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Debt offering closed March 9, 2026 via registered public offering under existing S-3 shelf (No. 333-277563)
- Underwriters: Barclays Capital, PNC Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets as joint representatives
- No deal size, coupon rate, or maturity disclosed in this item: refer to prospectus supplement dated March 5, 2026 for key terms
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