UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: August 5, 2019
MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| NEW JERSEY | 0-422 | 22-1114430 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer |
| incorporation or organization) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
485C ROUTE 1 SOUTH, SUITE 400, ISELIN NEW JERSEY 08830
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
732-634-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock | MSEX | NASDAQ |
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Item. 8.01. Other Events
Middlesex Water Company announces conclusion of its 5% Discount to participants in the Middlesex Water Company Investment Plan as set forth in the attached press release.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit | |
| Number | Description of Document |
| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Middlesex Water Company, dated August 5, 2019. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY | |
| (Registrant) | |
| s/A. Bruce O’Connor | |
| A. Bruce O’Connor | |
| Senior Vice President, Treasurer and | |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: August 5, 2019
Middlesex
Water Company CONCLUDES ITS COMMON STOCK
5% DISCOUNT PURCHASE PROGRAM
Iselin, New Jersey August 5, 2019 -- Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ:MSEX) today announced that it has reached the 200,000 share purchase limit established for its Common Stock 5% Discount window.
The 5% Discount offer applied to all Common Stock purchases made under the Middlesex Water Investment Plan. The discount had been in effect since January 2, 2019 and was set to expire no later than December 30, 2019.
“We’re pleased that we were able to provide existing Plan participants and new investors with an opportunity to invest in our Company at a discount -- even if for just a limited time,” said Dennis W. Doll, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The rapid rate of subscription for this offer demonstrates confidence by investors in the regulated water sector and our ability to drive long term shareholder value,” added Doll.
Middlesex Water has paid cash dividends in varying amounts continually since 1912 and has increased its annual dividend rate for 46 consecutive years.
About Middlesex Water Company
Middlesex Water Company, organized in 1897, provides regulated and unregulated water and wastewater utility services in New Jersey and Delaware through various subsidiary companies. For additional information regarding Middlesex Water Company, visit the Company's web site at www.middlesexwater.com or call (732) 634-1500.
Contact:
Bernadette Sohler, Vice President – Corporate Affairs
Middlesex Water Company
(732) 638-7549
www.middlesexwater.com