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This page provides a historical and ongoing news archive for SJW, the former Nasdaq ticker for SJW Group, which has since rebranded as H2O America and now trades under the symbol HTO. Company news releases describe a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities focused on delivering clean, high-quality water and investing in critical infrastructure.
News items associated with the SJW symbol and its successor HTO include corporate rebranding announcements, leadership transitions, capital investment plans, regulatory decisions and financial results. For example, the company announced its name change to H2O America and new ticker symbol HTO, detailed multi-year capital plans for water and wastewater infrastructure, and reported annual and quarterly earnings with both GAAP and non-GAAP measures.
Sector-specific updates are common, such as general rate case decisions in California, infrastructure and conservation adjustments in Connecticut, water infrastructure charges in Maine, and system infrastructure charges in Texas. Releases also highlight dividend declarations and the company’s long history of consecutive dividend payments and annual dividend increases.
More recent communications under the H2O America name describe initiatives like proposed acquisitions of additional water and sewer utility assets in Texas and regulatory approvals for unified rate structures at subsidiaries such as The Maine Water Company. Together, these items illustrate how the company manages its regulated water and wastewater operations, interacts with state regulators and pursues growth within the utilities sector.
Investors and observers can use this news feed to review the company’s historical announcements under the SJW ticker and to understand the developments that shaped its evolution into H2O America (HTO), including strategy, regulation, capital spending and governance changes.
SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) has been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Statista. The water utility company, serving 1.6 million people nationwide, was selected among the top 600 U.S.-based companies for its positive global impact.
Key achievements include:
- 20% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions between 2019-2022, targeting 50% by 2030
- Advanced leak detection program reducing non-revenue water to under 10% in California
- Solar generation producing over 6,000 megawatt hours annually
- Secured $900,000+ in federal assistance for customers in 2023
- Obtained $15.3 million for California customers facing COVID-related hardships
- 21% of 2023 addressable spend directed to diverse vendors
The company operates through local utilities in California (San Jose Water), Texas (Texas Water), Connecticut (Connecticut Water), and Maine (Maine Water), implementing various sustainability initiatives and customer assistance programs.
SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) announced that its subsidiary, San Jose Water Company, along with three other California water utilities, received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to defer their 2025 Cost of Capital (COC) filings to May 1, 2026. The company maintains a 9.81% return on equity (10.01% before a 20 basis point reduction related to the Water Conservation Memorandum Account).
The Water Cost of Capital Mechanism (WCCM) will remain active until January 1, 2027, allowing return on equity adjustments based on the Moody's Aa Utility Bond Index movements. The postponement follows a previous one-year deferment granted in February 2024 and aims to reduce administrative costs for both parties.
SJW Group announced CPUC's approval of San Jose Water's General Rate Case, authorizing $450 million in water infrastructure investments over 2025-2027. The decision approves a settlement agreement between the Company and Public Advocates Office from August 19, 2024. The plan includes a 4% rate increase effective January 1, 2025, with subsequent years' rates based on authorized plant investments and CPI changes. The investment aims to enhance drinking water infrastructure, fire protection, and environmental conservation efforts. The CPUC denied two items outside the settlement regarding service charge calculation and full cost balancing account enhancement.
SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) has appointed Douwe Busschops as Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Busschops will lead the integration and optimization of technology systems to enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and business growth. He joins from Veolia North America, where he served as VP and CIO for the Municipal Water division, leading technology modernization initiatives and digital transformation strategies.
Prior to this, Busschops held senior positions at SUEZ Water North America, including VP of customer experience. He is a CIO 100 Award recipient and former chairman of the Customer Experience Committee for the National Association of Water Companies. Busschops holds an MS in International Business Studies from Maastricht University.
SJW Group (NASDAQ: SJW) has appointed Ann Kelly as its new chief accounting officer and principal accounting officer, effective November 12, 2024. Kelly, who previously served as CFO at American Electric Power (AEP), brings 15 years of utility accounting and finance experience. In her new role, she will oversee financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting, cost management, and regulatory compliance. Kelly's prior experience includes leadership positions at UGI and Exelon Generation/PECO Energy. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio Wesleyan University and an MBA in finance from Villanova University.
SJW Group reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with GAAP diluted EPS of $1.17, up $0.04 year-over-year, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.18. Operating revenue increased to $225.1 million from $204.8 million last year, driven by rate increases of $17.0 million. The company invested $252 million in infrastructure through Q3 2024, representing 76% of its 2024 capital budget. SJW Group reaffirmed its 2024 guidance range of $2.68 to $2.78 for adjusted diluted EPS and declared a $0.40 cash dividend per share.
SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) has announced the date for its 2024 third quarter financial results release. The company plans to report the results before the market opens on Monday, October 28, 2024. Following the release, a webcast presentation will be held at 11 a.m. PDT / 2 p.m. EDT on the same day.
The presentation will feature Eric W. Thornburg, president, CEO, and board chair, along with Andrew F. Walters, CFO and treasurer. They will review the quarterly results and provide insights. An accompanying slide presentation will be available on SJW Group's investor website prior to the call. Interested parties can access the webcast link at www.sjwgroup.com. The webcast archive will remain accessible until January 20, 2025.
SJW Group (NYSE: SJW) has been recognized as one of America's Greenest Companies 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The company is one of only two water companies and eight utilities on the list of 300 honored companies. SJW Group's commitment to sustainability across its operations in California, Texas, Connecticut, and Maine was highlighted.
Key sustainability achievements include:
- Reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 20% between 2019 and 2022, with a target of 50% reduction by 2030
- Implementing an advanced leak detection program, reducing non-revenue water to less than 10% in California
- Expanding recycled water use for irrigation and non-potable purposes
- Installing solar generation expected to produce 6,000 megawatt hours of electricity annually
The selection process involved rigorous evaluation of over 25 parameters in four main categories: greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation, and commitment and disclosures.
San Jose Water (SJW), a subsidiary of SJW Group (NYSE: SJW), has filed a settlement agreement for its 2025-2027 General Rate Case with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). The agreement, reached with the Public Advocates Office, includes a $450 million investment in drinking water infrastructure over three years. Key points of the settlement:
1. Lower sales forecast to align actual and authorized usage
2. Greater revenue recovery through service charges
3. Approval to recover $15.8 million from balancing and memorandum accounts
Two policy issues remain to be litigated. The CPUC is expected to decide on the agreement in Q4 2024, with new rates effective January 1, 2025.
SJW Group reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with GAAP diluted EPS of $0.64, up $0.06 year-over-year, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.66, up $0.08. The company invested $158 million in infrastructure during H1 2024, about 48% of its 2024 capital budget. SJW reached an agreement on the California general rate case and updated 2024 GAAP guidance to $2.66-$2.76 diluted EPS. Operating revenue increased to $176.2 million, driven by rate increases and customer growth. The company plans to invest over $1.6 billion in capital over the next five years, including $230 million for PFAS treatment. SJW also secured regulatory approvals in California and Connecticut, and expanded customer assistance programs.