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SoCalGas Declares Preferred Dividends

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On August 4, 2020, the board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced the declaration of regular quarterly dividends for its preferred series stock. Shareholders will receive a dividend of $0.375 per share for both the preferred stock and Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record by September 10, 2020. SoCalGas, a subsidiary of Sempra Energy, serves 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles in California, focusing on renewable energy initiatives.

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows:


SoCalGas:


Preferred Stock

$0.375 per share


Preferred Stock, Series A

$0.375 per share

The dividends are payable on October 15, 2020, to shareholders of record on September 10, 2020.

About SoCalGas

Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, clean and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million customers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California, where more than 90 percent of residents use natural gas for heating, hot water, cooking, drying clothes or other uses. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines also plays a key role in providing electricity to Californians— about 45 percent of electric power generated in the state comes from gas-fired power plants.

SoCalGas's vision is to be the cleanest gas utility in North America, delivering affordable and increasingly renewable energy to its customers. In support of that vision, SoCalGas is committed to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers. From 2014 through 2018, the company invested nearly $6.5 billion to upgrade and modernize its pipeline system to enhance safety and reliability. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego. For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.

About Southern California Gas Co.: Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 145 years. It is the nation's largest natural gas distribution utility, providing service to 21.6 million consumers connected through 5.9 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company's service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles throughout central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border. SoCalGas is a regulated subsidiary of Sempra Energy (SRE), a Fortune 500 energy services holding company based in San Diego.

 

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FAQ

What is the dividend amount for SRE shareholders?

The dividend amount for SRE shareholders is $0.375 per share.

When will the dividends be paid to SRE shareholders?

Dividends will be paid on October 15, 2020.

Who is eligible to receive the dividends from SRE?

Shareholders of record by September 10, 2020, are eligible to receive the dividends.

How often does SRE declare dividends?

SRE typically declares quarterly dividends.

What is SRE's commitment to renewable energy?

SRE aims to replace 20% of traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas by 2030.

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