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Industry Conference
11th Annual
Water Utility Conference
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DATE
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
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TIME
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8:15 a.m.-5:10 p.m.
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CHAIRS
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Sherry Lombardi, The Answer Factory
Laurie Malen, The Answer Factory
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LOCATION
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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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REGISTER/FEE
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Early Registration by November 22
Members $195 | Nonmembers $295
Registration November 23 to November
29
Members $265 | Nonmembers $365
After November 29
Register at the door: Additional $50 due (space permitting)
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CREDIT
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PD/CE/CPE = 1
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CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
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Investors are enthusiastic about water stocks, and with good reason.
The water industry has consistently outperformed most other industries
over the past several years. The Janney Global Water Index of 60 global
water stocks rose approximately 15% during the first half of 2007, and
has seen an increase of 168% over the last five years.
Some analysts, noting the average P/E ratio of over 33 for U.S.-based
water utilities, think that the industry is overvalued. Others see
plenty of upside remaining, especially considering the world’s
ever-growing demand for clean, safe water. The deteriorating water
infrastructure in the U.S. requires an investment of close to $500
billion from 2000 through 2019, according to the EPA, leading many to
believe that long-term prospects for water companies are more favorable
now than ever before. Further, given the group’s dividend payouts
of over 3% on average, water stocks continue to represent a solid
defensive play in a shaky market.
What does the future have in store for water utility and technology
companies? How will continuing consolidation and private capital influx
affect the industry? Do not miss this chance to meet industry insiders,
including CEOs, CFOs and other VIPs from leading water companies.
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AGENDA
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8:15
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Check-in & Continental Breakfast
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8:35
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Welcome & Opening Remarks
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8:40
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Outlook for the Water Industry
Debra Coy and Heike Doerr, Janney Montgomery Scott
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9:30
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Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE, PSE: WTR)
Nick 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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10:10
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Break
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10:20
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American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR)
Floyd E. Wicks, President and CEO
American States Water is the holding company for Golden State Water
Company, Chaparrel City Water Company, and American States Utility
Services, Inc.
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11:00
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California Water Service Group (NYSE: CWT)
Peter Nelson, President and CEO
California Water Service Group is the second-largest investor-owned
water utility in the U.S.
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11:40
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Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. (Nasdaq: CWCO)
Frederick McTaggart, President and CEO
David Sasnett, EVP and CFO
Consolidated Water develops and operates distribution systems in areas
where natural supplies of drinking water are scarce.
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12:20
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Lunch
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1:00
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Middlesex Water Company (Nasdaq: MSEX)
Dennis Doll, President
Middlesex Water is a provider of water, wastewater, and related products
and services in New Jersey and Delaware.
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1:40
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The York Water Company (Nasdaq: YORW)
Jeffrey S. Osman, President and CEO
York Water is the oldest investor-owned water utility in the U.S.,
offering consecutive dividends since 1816.
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2:20
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Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq: SWWC)
DeLise Keim, VP, Corporate Communications
Southwest Water provides essential water and wastewater services to two
million Americans in ten states.
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3:00
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Break
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3:10
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Pure Cycle Corporation (Nasdaq: PCYO)
Mark Harding, President and CEO
Pure Cycle is a water and wastewater provider with principal operations
in Denver.
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3:50
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Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTWS)
Eric W. Thornburg, Chairman, President and CEO
Connecticut Water Service provides drinking water as well as water and
wastewater-related services to residential, commercial, industrial, and
municipal customers in Connecticut.
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4:30
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Artesian Resources Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTNA)
Dian C. Taylor, CEO
Through its wholly owned subsidiary Artesian Water Company, Inc.,
Artesian is the oldest and largest investor-owned regulated public water
utility on the Delmarva Peninsula, and has been providing water service
since 1905.
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5:10
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Closing Remarks & Adjournment
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NYSSA reserves the right to change any part of its published
program or list of
presenters due to unforeseen circumstances.
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