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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001552781-26-000266
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		14
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20260422
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20260422
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20260422

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Essential Utilities, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000078128
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	WATER SUPPLY [4941]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	01 Energy & Transportation
		EIN:				231702594
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-06659
		FILM NUMBER:		26884843

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		762 W. LANCASTER AVE
		CITY:			BRYN MAWR
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19010-3489
		BUSINESS PHONE:		610-527-8000

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		STREET 1:		762 W. LANCASTER AVE
		CITY:			BRYN MAWR
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19010-3489

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	AQUA AMERICA INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20040120

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PHILADELPHIA SUBURBAN CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<p style="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0.5in">A joint press release of Essential Utilities, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation
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Water&#8221;), was issued on April 22, 2026 announcing that the Kentucky Public Service Commission approved the merger of the Company
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as active hyperlinks, and the information contained in or accessed through these hyperlinks shall not be incorporated into, or form a
part of, this Current Report on Form 8-K.</p>

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<p style="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; text-indent: 0.5in">The information furnished in Item 7.01 of this Current
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Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the &#8220;Exchange Act&#8221;), nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing
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<P STYLE="text-align: center; font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><B>American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission
Approval for Proposed Merger</B></P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>CAMDEN, N.J. and BRYN MAWR, Pa. &ndash; April 22, 2026 &ndash;</B>
American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) (&ldquo;American Water&rdquo;)
and Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) (&ldquo;Essential Utilities&rdquo;) today announced that the Kentucky Public Service Commission
(PSC) has approved the companies&rsquo; proposed merger, marking the first regulatory approval obtained in the path toward completing
the combination of the two companies.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The Kentucky PSC&rsquo;s approval follows the overwhelming approval of the
transaction by shareholders of both companies at their respective special shareholder meetings held in February 2026. The all-stock transaction,
announced October 27, 2025, will create a combined company serving more than 4.7 million water and wastewater customer connections and
more than 740,000 gas customer connections. The combined company will operate under the American Water name and be headquartered in Camden,
New Jersey.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">The merger is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2027,
but remains subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, and required
regulatory approvals, including approval from applicable public utility commissions.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">For additional details regarding the transaction, please visit americanwateressentialutilitiesmerger.com.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater
utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing&reg;
by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated
operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water&rsquo;s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage
their significant expertise and the company&rsquo;s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers,
employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X
and Instagram.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>About&nbsp;Essential Utilities</B></P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Essential Utilities, Inc. (NYSE: WTRG) delivers safe, clean, reliable services
that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. With a focus on water, wastewater and natural gas, Essential
is committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status. We are advocates
for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting thousands of acres of forests and other habitats
throughout our footprint. Operating as the Aqua and Peoples brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across nine states.
Essential is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. Learn more at
www.essential.co.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Certain statements included in this communication are forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section&nbsp;27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section&nbsp;21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified
by words with prospective meanings such as &ldquo;intend,&rdquo; &ldquo;plan,&rdquo; &ldquo;estimate,&rdquo; &ldquo;believe,&rdquo; &ldquo;anticipate,&rdquo;
&ldquo;expect,&rdquo; &ldquo;predict,&rdquo; &ldquo;project,&rdquo; &ldquo;propose,&rdquo; &ldquo;assume,&rdquo; &ldquo;forecast,&rdquo;
&ldquo;outlook,&rdquo; &ldquo;future,&rdquo; &ldquo;likely,&rdquo; &ldquo;pending,&rdquo; &ldquo;goal,&rdquo; &ldquo;objective,&rdquo;
&ldquo;potential,&rdquo; &ldquo;continue,&rdquo; &ldquo;seek to,&rdquo; &ldquo;may,&rdquo; &ldquo;can,&rdquo; &ldquo;will,&rdquo; &ldquo;should&rdquo;
and &ldquo;could,&rdquo; or the negative of such terms or other variations or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may relate
to, among other things: statements about the benefits of the proposed merger, including future financial and operating results; the parties&rsquo;
respective plans, objectives, expectations and intentions; the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the merger and related
transactions; the results of any strategic review; expected synergies of the proposed merger; the timing and result of various regulatory
proceedings related to the proposed merger, and other general rate cases, filings for infrastructure surcharges and other governmental
agency authorizations and proceedings, and filings to address regulatory lag; the combined company&rsquo;s ability to execute its current
and long-term business, operational, capital expenditures and growth plans and strategies; the amount, allocation and timing of projected
capital expenditures and related funding requirements; the future impacts of increased or increasing transaction and financing costs associated
with the proposed merger or otherwise, as well as inflation and interest rates; each party&rsquo;s ability to finance current and projected
operations, capital expenditure needs and growth initiatives by accessing the debt and equity capital markets and sources of short-term
liquidity; impacts of the proposed merger on the future settlement or settlements of a party&rsquo;s forward sale agreements, including
potential adjustments to the forward sale price or other economic terms thereunder, and the amount of and the intended use of net proceeds
from any such future settlement or settlements; the outcome and impact on other governmental and regulatory investigations; the filing
of class action lawsuits and other litigation and legal proceedings related to the proposed merger; the ability to complete, and the timing
and efficacy of, the design, development, implementation and improvement of technology and other strategic initiatives; each party&rsquo;s
ability to comply with new and changing environmental regulations; regulatory, legislative, tax policy or legal developments; and impacts
that future significant tax legislation may have on each such party and on its business, results of operations, cash flows and liquidity.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">These forward-looking statements are predictions based on currently available
information, the parties&rsquo; current respective expectations and assumptions regarding future events that American Water Works Company,
Inc. (&ldquo;American Water&rdquo;) and Essential Utilities, Inc. (&ldquo;Essential Utilities&rdquo;) believe to be reasonable. They are
not, however, guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, performance or achievements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
upon them. You should not regard any forward-looking statement as a representation or warranty by American Water, Essential Utilities
or any other person that the expectation, plan or objective expressed in such forward-looking statement will be successfully achieved
in any specified time frame, or at all. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of estimates and assumptions, and known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements
included in this communication as a result of the factors discussed in American Water&rsquo;s Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K&nbsp;for
the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2025, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the &ldquo;SEC&rdquo;) on February&nbsp;18,
2026 (available at: ir.amwater.com), Essential Utilities&rsquo; Annual Report on Form&nbsp;10-K&nbsp;for the year ended December&nbsp;31,
2025, as filed with the SEC on February&nbsp;26, 2026 (available at: essential.co), and each party&rsquo;s other filings with the SEC,
and additional risks and uncertainties, including with respect to (1)&nbsp;the parties&rsquo; ability to consummate the proposed merger
pursuant to the terms of the definitive merger agreement or at all; (2)&nbsp;each party&rsquo;s requirement to obtain required governmental
and regulatory approvals required for the proposed merger (and/or that such approvals may result in the imposition of burdensome or commercially
undesirable conditions, including required dispositions, that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of
the proposed merger); (3) an event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; (4)&nbsp;the
failure to satisfy or waive a condition to closing of the proposed merger on a timely basis or at all; (5)&nbsp;a delay in the timing
to consummate the proposed merger; (6)&nbsp;the failure to integrate the parties&rsquo; businesses successfully; (7)&nbsp;the failure
to fully realize benefits, efficiencies and cost savings from the proposed merger or that such benefits, efficiencies and cost savings
may take longer to realize or be more costly to achieve than expected; (8)&nbsp;negative or adverse impacts of the announcement of the
proposed merger on the market price of American Water&rsquo;s or Essential Utilities&rsquo; common stock; (9)&nbsp;the risk of litigation,
legal proceedings or other challenges related to the proposed merger; (10)&nbsp;disruption from the proposed merger making it more difficult
to maintain relationships with customers, employees, contractors, suppliers, regulators, vendors, elected officials, governmental agencies,
or other stakeholders; (11)&nbsp;the diversion of each party&rsquo;s management&rsquo;s time and attention from ongoing business operations
and opportunities of such party on merger-related matters; (12)&nbsp;the challenging macroeconomic environment, including disruptions
in the water and wastewater utility industries; (13)&nbsp;the ability of each party to manage its respective existing operations and financing
arrangements on favorable terms or at all, including with respect to future capital expenditures and investments, operations, and maintenance
costs; (14)&nbsp;changes in environmental laws and regulations regarding each party&rsquo;s respective operations that may adversely impact
such party&rsquo;s businesses or increase the cost of operations; (15)&nbsp;changes in each party&rsquo;s key management and personnel;
(16)&nbsp;changes in tax laws that could adversely affect beneficial tax treatment of the proposed merger; (17)&nbsp;regulatory, legislative,
local or municipal actions affecting the water and wastewater industries, which could adversely affect the parties&rsquo; respective utility
subsidiaries; and (18)&nbsp;other economic, business and other factors, including inflation, interest rate fluctuations or tariffs. The
foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">These forward-looking statements are qualified by, and should be read together
with, the risks and uncertainties set forth above and the risk factors included in American Water&rsquo;s and Essential Utilities&rsquo;
respective annual and quarterly reports as filed with the SEC and in the definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus, as filed with the
SEC on December&nbsp;31, 2025 (available at: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1410636/000119312525337598/d15683d424b3.htm), and
readers should refer to such risks, uncertainties and risk factors in evaluating such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date this communication is first used or given. Neither American Water nor Essential Utilities has any
obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed
circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws. New factors emerge from time to time, and it
is not possible for American Water or Essential Utilities to predict all such factors. Furthermore, it may not be possible to assess the
impact of any such factor on American Water&rsquo;s or Essential Utilities&rsquo; businesses, viewed independently or together, or the
extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statement.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">Proposed Merger</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">For additional information regarding the proposed merger,
please see American Water&rsquo;s registration statement on Form&nbsp;S-4&nbsp;(Registration&nbsp;No.&nbsp;333-292182),&nbsp;which was
declared effective by the SEC on December&nbsp;30, 2025, and the other documents that American Water or Essential Utilities has filed
or may file with the SEC.</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0; color: #4A4A4A">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: bold 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">No Offer or Solicitation</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">This communication is for informational purposes and is
not intended to, and shall not, constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be
any offer or sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration
or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. No offering of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus
meeting the requirements of Section&nbsp;10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.</P>

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<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>American Water Investor Contact</B><BR>
Aaron Musgrave<BR>
Vice President, Investor Relations<BR>
(856) 955-4029<BR>
aaron.musgrave@amwater.com</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>American Water Media Contact</B><BR>
Maureen Duffy<BR>
Executive Vice President, Communications and External Affairs<BR>
(856) 955-4163<BR>
mediainquiries@amwater.com</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Essential Investor Contact</B><BR>
Brian Dingerdissen<BR>
Vice President, Treasurer, FP&amp;A and IR<BR>
(610) 645-1191<BR>
BJDingerdissen@Essential.co</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0">&nbsp;</P>

<P STYLE="font: 10pt Times New Roman, Times, Serif; margin: 0"><B>Essential Media Contact</B><BR>
David Kralle<BR>
Vice President of Public Affairs<BR>
Media Hotline: (877) 325-3477<BR>
DMKralle@essential.co</P>

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<th class="tl" colspan="1" rowspan="1"><div style="width: 200px;"><strong>Cover<br></strong></div></th>
<th class="th"><div>Apr. 22, 2026</div></th>
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<td class="text">Essential
Utilities, Inc.<span></span>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
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<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1</td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the City or Town</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown</td>
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<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Code for the postal or zip code</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
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<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Name of the state or province.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:stateOrProvinceItemType</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityCentralIndexKey</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:centralIndexKeyItemType</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityFileNumber</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityRegistrantName">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityRegistrantName</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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</table></div>
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</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b-2<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:employerIdItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_LocalPhoneNumber">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Local phone number for entity.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>No definition available.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_LocalPhoneNumber</td>
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<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:normalizedStringItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
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</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 13e<br> -Subsection 4c<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:booleanItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 14d<br> -Subsection 2b<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>xbrli:booleanItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
</table>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="authRefData" style="display: none;" id="defref_dei_Security12bTitle">
<tr><td class="hide"><a style="color: white;" href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.hideAR();">X</a></td></tr>
<tr><td><div class="body" style="padding: 2px;">
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">- Definition</a><div><p>Title of a 12(b) registered security.</p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ References</a><div style="display: none;"><p>Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef<br> -Publisher SEC<br> -Name Exchange Act<br> -Number 240<br> -Section 12<br> -Subsection b<br></p></div>
<a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="Show.toggleNext( this );">+ Details</a><div style="display: none;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td><strong> Name:</strong></td>
<td style="white-space:nowrap;">dei_Security12bTitle</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="padding-right: 4px;white-space:nowrap;"><strong> Namespace Prefix:</strong></td>
<td>dei_</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Data Type:</strong></td>
<td>dei:securityTitleItemType</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Balance Type:</strong></td>
<td>na</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong> Period Type:</strong></td>
<td>duration</td>
</tr>
</table></div>
</div></td></tr>
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