Gerard Sweeney

- Global Water Resources, Inc.'s subsidiaries filed rate case applications on **March 5, 2025**, requesting a net annual revenue increase of approximately **$6.5 million** and an adjusted rate base of approximately **$164.6 million**.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-045251_gwrs-20251016.htm:1]** 
- On **October 1, 2025**, the ACC Staff recommended a net annual revenue **decrease of approximately $7.1 million** and an adjusted rate base of approximately **$78.7 million**, while RUCO recommended a net annual revenue **increase of approximately $3.0 million** and an adjusted rate base of approximately **$156.6 million**.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-045251_gwrs-20251016.htm:1]** 
- The Company and ACC Staff agreed to begin **settlement discussions as early as the week of October 20, 2025**, with a hearing scheduled for **December 15, 2025**, and a final decision anticipated in the **first half of 2026**.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-045251_gwrs-20251016.htm:1]** 
- An unfavorable outcome in the rate case could have a **material adverse impact** on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-045251_gwrs-20251016.htm:1]**

Global Water Resources, Inc. provides update on rate case applications and differing recommendations

- Global Water Resources, Inc. (GWRS) entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement on **September 30, 2025**, for a private placement of its common stock.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-securitiespurchaseagr.htm:0]** **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-20250930.htm:1]** 
- The company issued an aggregate of **1,270,572 shares** of common stock at a purchase price of **$10.30 per share**.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-20250930.htm:1]** **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-securitiespurchaseagr.htm:13]** 
- The total aggregate purchase price for these shares was **$13,086,906.96**, or approximately **$13.1 million**.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-20250930.htm:1]** **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-securitiespurchaseagr.htm:13]** 
- Purchasers included Levine Investments Limited Partnership and Andrew M. Cohn, both of whom are connected to the company's board of directors and are significant stockholders.  **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-20250930.htm:1]** **[1434728_0001628280-25-044355_gwrs-securitiespurchaseagr.htm:13]**

Global Water Resources, Inc. completes $13.1 million private placement of common stock

- The recent Tucson acquisition, closed in early July, is integrating smoothly and is projected to add **$1.5 million in annualized revenue** with a **5% rate increase scheduled for next year**.  **[1434728_2146346_1]** 
- Despite a slowdown in permits, organic connection growth remains robust at **just under 4% year-to-date**, and **2025 capital expenditures are planned to be higher than previous years**.  **[1434728_2146346_2]** 
- The company anticipates continued strong growth from significant regional investments, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's additional **$100 billion commitment** and Mayo Clinic's **$1.9 billion campus expansion**, driving long-term demand.  **[1434728_2146346_4]** 
- Development in the Southwest service area is progressing well, with **800 active connections** as of Q2 2025 and a projected **4,500 customers at full build-out** across three communities.  **[1434728_2146346_5]** 
- New legislation in Arizona allows for the conversion of agricultural water rights to residential use, a key long-term catalyst given that farming consumes approximately **three times more water than homes**, thereby enhancing the company's assured water supply.  **[1434728_2146346_6]**

Global Water Resources (GWRS)