• Kentucky Public Service Commission cleared proposed all-stock merger between Essential Utilities and American Water.
• Decision marks first regulatory sign-off for deal announced Oct. 27, 2025.
• Transaction aims to create utility serving more than 4.7 million water and wastewater connections.
• Companies target closing by end of first quarter of 2027, subject to further regulatory approvals and Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance.

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