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 (Date of earliest event reported): January 14, 2019

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

New Jersey
 
1-6364
 
22-1901645
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, NJ 08037
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(609) 561-9000
 (Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On  January14, 2019, South Jersey Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Cielo Hernandez as its Chief Financial Officer.

There are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Hernandez and any other persons pursuant to which Ms. Hernandez will be appointed as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.  There have been no transactions nor are there any proposed transactions between the Company and Ms. Hernandez that would require disclosure pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

The press release announcing the appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit Index

99.1
Press release dated January 14, 2019, issued by South Jersey Industries, Inc.

The press release announcing the appointment of Ms. Hernandez as Chief Financial Officer of the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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 by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
   
Date: January 14, 2019
/s/ Kenneth A. Lynch
 
Kenneth A. Lynch
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Risk and Accounting Officer


EXHIBIT 99.1

Media Contact: Marissa Travaline
609.561.9000 ext. 4227
mtravaline@sjindustries.com

Investor Contact: Dan Fidell
609.561.9000 ext. 7027
dfidell@sjindustries.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cielo Hernandez Appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, SJI

FOLSOM, N.J. -   January 14, 2018   – SJI (NYSE: SJI) announced today that Cielo Hernandez joined SJI in the role of senior vice president and chief financial officer, effective January 14. In her new role, Hernandez will be responsible for maintaining the organization’s fiscal strength, enabling profitable operation through effective strategic planning and oversight of financial activities.

“SJI is thrilled to have a proven leader like Cielo join our team,” said Mike Renna, president and chief executive officer, SJI. “She brings not only strong technical expertise but an impressive track record of partnering with business units to drive operational excellence and profitability. Her leadership and principled approach will be integral to our business transformation efforts as we continue to drive growth through our regulated businesses.”

Hernandez joins SJI from A.P. Moeller Maersk Line A/S where she served as vice president and chief financial officer for the region of North America.

“I’m truly excited to begin my work with SJI and look forward to working with the executive team to continue delivering value for our shareholders,” added Hernandez. “I am confident that my leadership style and extensive experience in guiding the strategic and financial activities of a number of large and global enterprises will help drive the long-term success of SJI.”

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 681,000 South Jersey Gas, Elizabethtown Gas and Elkton Gas customers in New Jersey and Maryland. 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.