The York Water Company (YORW) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, to elect three directors, ratify the auditor, and hold a say-on-pay advisory vote.

• Shareholders can vote by mail, phone, internet, or in person; record date is February 27, 2026.

• 14,448,548 shares of common stock are outstanding and entitled to vote.

• Major beneficial owners include BlackRock (11.8%), Vanguard (7.57%), and Zimmer Accounts (5.2%).

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing three directors for three-year terms, ratifying Baker Tilly US, LLP as auditor for 2026, and an advisory vote on executive compensation.

• Shareholder proposals for the 2027 meeting must be received by November 24, 2026, and comply with SEC rules.

• Majority voting policy in place for director elections; directors must tender resignation if more withhold than for votes.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board currently has nine directors, with staggered three-year terms and a mandatory retirement age of 75.

• Nominees for election: Joseph T. Hand, Erin C. McGlaughlin, and Laura T. Wand.

• Board committees: Executive, Audit, Compensation and Human Capital, and Nomination and Corporate Governance, all with independent directors.

• Board chair is independent; regular executive sessions held without management.

• Directors must attain and maintain stock ownership equal to three times the annual retainer.