BlackRock, Inc. Reports 1.7% Stake in Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA)

On April 7, 2026, BlackRock, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G/A with the SEC, reporting a 1.7% ownership stake in Artesian Resources Corp (ARTNA). The filing indicates that BlackRock beneficially owns 164,167 shares of Class A Stock as of the event date on March 31, 2026. This represents an increase from a previously reported 0.0% position. BlackRock reports sole voting and dispositive power over all 164,167 shares. The filing was submitted as an amendment (Amendment No. 9) under Rule 13d-1(b), signifying that the shares were acquired in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of influencing or changing the control of the issuer. Various subsidiaries of BlackRock are identified as the holders of these securities, though no single person's interest exceeds 5% of the total outstanding shares. The principal executive offices of Artesian Resources Corp are located in Newark, Delaware.