AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Essential Utilities (WTRG)

Essential Utilities director Edwina Kelly resigns from board and Audit Committee

Neutral Impact 2 of 5 leadership Written later

Essential Utilities director Edwina Kelly resigned from the board and all committees effective November 6, 2024, citing increased demands from her new employment position. The company will search for a replacement and has reduced the board to eight members until a director is elected; the Audit Committee still has three members meeting SEC and NYSE requirements.

Key points

  • Edwina Kelly resigned from the Board of Directors and all committees, effective November 6, 2024
  • She cited increasing time demands from employment following a recent promotion
  • Board size reduced to eight members until a new director is identified and elected
  • Audit Committee, previously four members, continues with three members meeting SEC and NYSE requirements

The filing

CompanyEssential Utilities (WTRG)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECNov 7, 2024, 4:14 PM ET
Accession number0001552781-24-000585

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change

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