Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 27 2020 - 7:03AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES
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SCHEDULE
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Proxy Statement
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Proxy Statement
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Definitive
Additional Materials
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Soliciting
Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
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***
Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
Important
Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 6, 2020.
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ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
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Meeting
Information
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Meeting
Type: Annual Meeting
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For
holders as of: March 9, 2020
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Date:
May 6, 2020 Time: 8:00 a.m., Local Time
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Location:
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Peoples Natural Gas
Headquarters
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375 North
Shore Drive
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Pittsburgh,
PA 15212
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ESSENTIAL
UTILITIES, INC.
762 WEST LANCASTER AVENUE
BRYN MAWR, PA 19010
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You
are receiving this communication because you hold shares in
the Company named above.
This
is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the
more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access
and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See
the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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How to Access
the Proxy Materials
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Proxy
Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
NOTICE AND PROXY
STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT
How to View Online:
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visit: www.proxyvote.com.
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How
to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper
or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of
the following methods to make your request:
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1) BY
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www.proxyvote.com
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2) BY TELEPHONE:
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1-800-690-6903
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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(located on the following page) in the subject line.
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Requests,
instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make
the request as instructed above on or before April 22, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery.
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Please Choose
One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In
Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance
ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting
attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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Vote
By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box
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(located
on the following page) available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By
Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR
all of the nominees listed:
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To elect nine nominees for directors:
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Nominees:
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01)
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Elizabeth B. Amato
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06)
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Francis O. Idehen
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02)
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Nicholas DeBenedictis
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07)
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Ellen T. Ruff
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Christopher H. Franklin
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08)
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Lee C. Stewart
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Wendy A. Franks
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09)
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Christopher C. Womack
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The Board of Directors recommends
you vote FOR the following proposals:
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To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the 2020 fiscal year.
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To approve an advisory vote on the compensation
paid to the Company's named executive officers for 2019.
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To approve an amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation to establish a majority voting standard in uncontested director elections.
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To approve an amendment to the Articles of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of common stock from 300 million to 600 million.
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NOTE:
To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.
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