Essential Utilities — Nov 4, 2025 release

· The regulated water customer base (or equivalent dwelling units) of the business is expected to grow at an average annual growth rate of between 2 and 3% from acquisitions and organic customer growth over the long term. · The regulated natural gas customer base of the business is expected to be stable for 2025. · Through 2027, the company expects to raise equity via its ATM program. In 2025, the company expects to raise a total of approximately $350 million in equity, including $25 million to finance its recently announced data center investment. To date, in 2025, the company has issued approximately $300 million of equity using its ATM. · Anticipate the reduction of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 60% by 2035 from the company’s 2019 baseline. · Multiyear plan to ensure that finished water does not exceed the federal maximum contaminant level of the six EPA-regulated PFAS chemicals.   Essential reaffirms its commitment to substantially reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. The company plans to achieve these reductions through extensive gas pipeline replacement, the purchase of renewable energy, accelerated methane leak detection and repair, and various other planned initiatives. Essential continues to be an industry leader regarding water quality with its commitment to test and treat for six regulated PFAS chemicals across all states served by its regulated water segment. The company reaffirms its commitment to providing finished water that will meet the EPA timelines and standards.     Guidance Assumptions Essential Utilities does not guarantee future results of any kind. Guidance is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation