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Middlesex Water Company reports developments for a regulated water and wastewater utility serving customers in New Jersey and Delaware through the Middlesex System and Tidewater Utilities. Company news commonly covers quarterly and annual earnings, infrastructure investment, rate proceedings, customer consumption and growth, cash dividends, and system acquisitions.
Updates also include subsidiary actions such as Delaware water system operations, PFAS-related customer credits, contract services, and executive finance and accounting appointments. The company's recurring disclosures connect utility capital programs, regulatory outcomes, customer service, and non-regulated service activity.
Middlesex Water Company (MSEX) reported a strong second quarter in 2020, with operating revenues rising by $1.9 million to reach $35.3 million, driven mainly by increased demand from residential customers. Net income increased by $1.6 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.55, up from $0.49 in the same quarter of 2019. The completion of a $50 million transmission pipeline project is a significant milestone. While operating expenses rose by $0.8 million, a decrease in income tax expense helped bolster net income. A cash dividend of $0.25625 per share has been declared, payable on September 1, 2020.
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has declared a cash dividend of $0.25625 per share, payable on September 1, 2020, to shareholders on record as of August 14, 2020. With a strong history of dividend payments, the company has increased its annual dividend for 47 consecutive years. Established in 1897, Middlesex Water provides essential water and wastewater services to nearly half a million residents in New Jersey and Delaware, showcasing its commitment to reliable utility services and community support.
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) completed its 42” diameter water transmission main project, enhancing water supply and system resilience for over 300,000 residents in eastern Middlesex County, NJ. The $50 million project began in March 2018 and was finalized with paving in June 2020. This initiative is part of the company's $300 million Water for Tomorrow® infrastructure plan aimed at improving service quality and reliability. CEO Dennis W. Doll emphasized the project’s success amid operational challenges and community cooperation, marking a significant milestone for the company.
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Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) will have its Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Doll participate in the Baird Food, Fuel, and Water Symposium on June 17, 2020, at 8 a.m. EDT. During the event, Mr. Doll will give a company overview and engage in a fireside chat with Baird Sr. Research Analyst Ben Kallo, CFA, and Research Associate David Katter, focusing on Middlesex Water and the water industry.
A replay of the webcast will be available on Middlesex Water's website under the Investors section after the symposium.
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Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX) has committed over $61,000 to support 14 organizations in New Jersey and Delaware as part of its COVID-19 relief efforts. The contributions, matched two-for-one by the company and its subsidiary, have aided local food banks and first responders. The company has also suspended water service shutoffs for non-payment and is continuing essential construction projects and workforce additions to ensure service reliability during the pandemic. Chairman Dennis W. Doll emphasized their commitment to community health and economic stability.
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) has secured a ten-year contract with the Borough of Highland Park, New Jersey, effective July 1, 2020. The contract, valued at $8.3 million, entails operating and maintaining the borough's water and wastewater systems, including 38 miles of water main and 32 miles of sewer main. The company will serve approximately 3,350 properties in the borough, with water supplied directly from Middlesex Water and wastewater managed by Middlesex County Utilities Authority. This contract underscores Middlesex's commitment to reliable service in the region.
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders online on May 19, 2020, during which shareholders re-elected James F. Cosgrove, Jr. to a three-year Board term. An advisory resolution on executive officer compensation was approved, alongside the ratification of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP as the independent auditor for fiscal year 2020. The meeting highlighted the company's crucial role in public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and discussed recent financial results and ongoing infrastructure investments.
Middlesex Water (NASDAQ:MSEX) has issued a warning regarding potential water quality issues in unoccupied buildings due to stagnant water during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company emphasizes the importance of building owners conducting plumbing assessments as businesses resume operations. Stagnant water can harbor harmful bacteria, which poses health risks upon reoccupation. Middlesex Water offers resources from the CDC and other organizations to assist building managers in ensuring water safety and quality.