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Essential Declares December 2020 Dividend

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The board of directors of Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable on December 1, 2020 to shareholders on record as of November 13, 2020. With a history of consecutive quarterly dividends for 75 years and an increase in dividends 30 times over the past 29 years, Essential continues to demonstrate its commitment to shareholder returns. Serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states, the company is a leading provider of water, wastewater, and natural gas services.

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  • Declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share.
  • Has paid consecutive quarterly dividends for 75 years.
  • Increased dividends 30 times in the last 29 years.
  • Serves approximately 5 million people across 10 states.
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BRYN MAWR, Pa.--()--The board of directors of Essential Utilities Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share, payable Dec. 1, 2020 to all shareholders of record on Nov. 13, 2020.

Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends for 75 years and has increased the dividend 30 times in the last 29 years.

About Essential

Essential is one of the largest publicly traded water, wastewater and natural gas providers in the U.S., serving approximately 5 million people across 10 states under the Aqua and Peoples brands. Essential is committed to excellence in proactive infrastructure investment, regulatory expertise, operational efficiency and environmental stewardship. The company recognizes the importance water and natural gas play in everyday life and is proud to deliver safe, reliable services that contribute to the quality of life in the communities it serves. For more information, visit http://www.essential.co.

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Brian Dingerdissen
Essential Utilities Inc.
Investor Relations
O: 610.645.1191
BJDingerdissen@Essential.co

Dan Lockwood
Communications and Marketing
O: 610.645.1157
DMLockwood@Essential.co

FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Essential Utilities (WTRG)?

Essential Utilities declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2507 per share.

When is the dividend payment date for WTRG shareholders?

The dividend is payable on December 1, 2020.

How long has Essential Utilities been paying dividends?

Essential Utilities has paid consecutive quarterly dividends for 75 years.

How many times has WTRG increased its dividend in the last 29 years?

Essential Utilities has increased its dividend 30 times in the last 29 years.

What services does Essential Utilities (WTRG) provide?

Essential Utilities provides water, wastewater, and natural gas services.

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