SJI Announces Change to Virtual Meeting Format for Special Meeting of Shareholders

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SJI announced a change to its Special Meeting of Shareholders, moving from an optional in-person format to a virtual-only meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is set for October 16, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Shareholders must visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SJI2020 to attend, using their control number from proxy materials. Only those eligible as of the record date, August 24, 2020, can vote.

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• Transition to a virtual-only meeting prioritizes health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Shareholders can participate and submit questions, ensuring shareholder engagement.

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FOLSOM NJ, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --                                                                                             Investor Contact: Dan Fidell
(609) 561-9000 ext. 7027
dfidell@sjindustries.com

Media Contact: Marissa Travaline
(609) 561-9000 ext. 4227
mtravaline@sjindustries.com

SJI Announces Change to Virtual Meeting Format for Special Meeting of Shareholders

FOLSOM, NJ, October 7, 2020 – SJI (NYSE: SJI) today announced a format change for its Special Meeting of Shareholders to from a virtual or in-person optional meeting to a virtual-only format.

As SJI responds to the global COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was made to move the meeting to a full virtual format in order to best protect the health and safety of shareholders, employees and their families. As previously announced, the Special Meeting of Shareholders will be held on October 16, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. 

To attend the meeting, shareholders will need to visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SJI2020SM. Note, to participate shareholders will also need their control number, found on their proxy materials. As described in the proxy materials, all SJI shareholders are entitled to join the meeting and submit questions. Only SJI shareholders as of close of business on August 24, 2020, the record date for the Special Meeting, are eligible to vote at the virtual meeting.

For additional information, please refer to the supplemental proxy materials filed today with the SEC.

About SJI
SJI (NYSE: SJI), an energy services holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to its customers through three primary subsidiaries. SJI Utilities, SJI’s regulated natural gas utility business, delivers safe, reliable, affordable natural gas to approximately 700,000 South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas customers in New Jersey. SJI’s non-utility businesses within South Jersey Energy Solutions promote efficiency, clean technology and renewable energy by providing customized wholesale commodity marketing and fuel management services; and developing, owning and operating on-site energy production facilities. SJI Midstream houses the company’s interest in the PennEast Pipeline Project. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

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FAQ

What is the date of SJI's Special Meeting of Shareholders?

The Special Meeting of Shareholders is scheduled for October 16, 2020.

Why did SJI change its meeting format to virtual-only?

SJI changed to a virtual-only format to ensure the health and safety of shareholders and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How can shareholders attend SJI's virtual meeting?

Shareholders can attend the virtual meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/SJI2020 using their control number.

Who is eligible to vote at SJI's Special Meeting?

Only SJI shareholders as of the record date, August 24, 2020, are eligible to vote.