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Industry Conference
13th Annual Water Utility Conference
Water stocks retreated in 2008, but have rebounded somewhat this
year, even surpassing the broader market. The Janney Global Water Index
of 60 global water stocks declined almost 63% during 2008, but finished
the second quarter of 2009 up 20.32%, compared to the S&P
500’s gain of 13.35%. 51 of the 60 companies in the index
experienced gains.
The issues driving the sector have not changed. The world’s
urgent need for clean, safe water continues. According to the U.S.
EPA, the country’s deteriorating water infrastructure requires an
investment of $500 billion over the next 20 years. The U.S. stimulus
package approved this year included approximately $12 billion in water
funding and this money is just starting to impact the market this
fall.
Additionally, a key driver behind current investment in the $8
billion water utilities industry is its consistent dividend payments,
which are now 3.6% on average.
What does the future have in store for the water utilities industry?
Do not miss this chance to meet industry insiders, including the CEOs,
CFOs and other VIPs from the country’s leading water utility
companies at this popular investment conference.
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DATE:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
TIME:
8:30 a.m.–4:55 p.m.
LOCATION:
NYSSA
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor
(between 45th and 46th Streets), NYC (Directions)
Photo ID required for access to the building.
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REGISTRATION/FEES:
Early Registration by November 18
Member $195 | Nonmember $295
Registration November 19–25
Member $265 | Nonmember $365
After November 25, register at the door (space
permitting)
Member $315 | Nonmember $415
CREDIT:
1 CE/CPE
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Media Partners
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Chairs
Sherry Lombardi, The Answer Factory
Laurie Malen, The Answer Factory
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Agenda
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8:30
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Check in, Registration, Continental Breakfast
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8:55
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Welcome and Opening Remarks
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9:00
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Outlook for the Water Industry
Debra Coy, Janney Montgomery Scott
Heike Doerr, Janney Montgomery Scott
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9:35
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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT)
Peter C. Nelson, President and CEO
California Water Service Group is the parent company of California Water
Service Company, Washington Water Service Company, New Mexico Water
Service Company, Hawaii Water Service Company, Inc., CWS Utility
Services, and HWS Utility Services.
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10:10
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Break
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10:20
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American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR)
Robert J. Sprowls, President, Chief Executive Officer
American States Water is the holding company for Golden State Water
Company, Chaparral City Water Company and American States Utility
Services, Inc.
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| 10:55 |
Middlesex Water Company (NASDAQ: MSEX)
Dennis Doll, President and CEO
Middlesex Water Company, incorporated in 1897, owns and operates
regulated water utility and wastewater systems in New Jersey and
Delaware.
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11:30
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Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ: CWCO)
David Sasnett, Executive Vice President and CFO
Consolidated Water is a water utility company that has been in operation
for the last 35 years and provides desalinated water to islands
throughout the Caribbean.
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12:05
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Lunch
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| 12:25 |
Lunch Presentation
Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE, PSE: WTR)
Nicholas DeBenedictis, Chairman and CEO
Aqua America is a U.S.-based water and wastewater utility, serving
approximately 2.8 million residents. |
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1:15
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SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ: SWWC)
Mark Swatek, President and CEO
SouthWest Water provides essential water and wastewater services to a
million Americans in 9 states and offers a broad range of operation,
maintenance and management services.
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| 1:50 |
The York Water Company (NASDAQ: YORW)
Jeffrey R. Hines, P.E., President and CEO
York Water was founded in 1816 and is the oldest investor-owned utility
in the nation.
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| 2:25 |
Pure Cycle Corporation (NASDAQ: PCYO)
Mark Harding, President
Pure Cycle is a vertically integrated water and wastewater provider
serving the greater Denver metropolitan area.
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| 3:00 |
Break |
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Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTWS)
Eric W. Thornburg, President and CEO
Connecticut Water serves nearly 300,000 people in Connecticut through
its regulated subsidiary, and water related services through its
unregulated subsidiary.
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Artesian Resources Corporation (NASDAQ: ARTNA)
David Spacht, Treasurer and CFO
Artesian Resources, through our wholly-owned subsidiary Artesian Water
Company, Inc., is the oldest and largest investor owned regulated public
water utility on the Delmarva Peninsula.
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| 4:20 |
Pennichuck Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNW)
Duane C. Montopoli, President and CEO
Pennichuck is a NH-based regulated water utility that also engages in
water management services and real estate commercialization. |
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Closing Remarks and Adjournment
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