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 1, 2020

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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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock - $1.25 par value per share
SJI
New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

The Company previously disclosed that its Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Kathleen McEndy, was expected to retire by December 31, 2019. The Company and Ms. McEndy have mutually agreed to extend her retirement through January 31, 2020 (the “Release Date”). An extension of Ms. McEndy’s retirement date until January 31, 2020 is necessary to allow for business continuity and a smooth transition of her duties and responsibilities to other roles within the Company. Ms. McEndy will continue to receive her salary and benefits through the Release Date. In addition, any payments due under the Company’s Early Retirement Incentive Program will only be become payable if Ms. McEndy continues to provide services through the Release Date of January 31, 2020.

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 7, 2020
/s/ Melissa Orsen
 
 
Melissa Orsen
 
Senior Vice President & General Counsel