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Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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On December 9, 2025, Eric W. Thornburg, a member and the non-executive Chair of the Board of Directors (the "Board") of H2O America (the "Company"), notified the Company of his decision to retire from the Board effective as of January 31, 2026. Mr. Thornburg's retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices. The Board expresses its deep gratitude to Mr. Thornburg for his dedicated service and significant contributions to the Company during his tenure as a director and previously as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The Board has appointed Andrew F. Walters, the Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company, to serve as Chair of the Board effective upon Mr. Thornburg's retirement.