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Essential Utilities is a Pennsylvania-based holding company for US water, wastewater, and natural gas distribution utilities. The company's water business serves 3 million people in eight states. Its largest service territory is in Pennsylvania, primarily suburban Philadelphia. Its Peoples subsidiary serves more than 740,000 gas distribution customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky. It completed the sale of its West Virginia gas utility and the bulk of its nonregulated assets in 2024. Essential shareholders would own a 31% stake in American Water Works if the proposed all-stock merger closes in 2027.

Iberdrola SA, operating under the ticker IBE, is a multinational electric utility company primarily engaged in the production, distribution, and trading of electricity. The company operates across various sectors including renewable energy, networks, and liberalized markets, focusing on sustainable energy projects. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, Iberdrola has grown to be a leader in renewable energy, advocating for cleaner energy solutions worldwide.