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 May 5, 2003 Commission File Number 1-6364
SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New Jersey 22-1901645
(State of incorporation) (IRS employer identification no.)
1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, NewJersey 08037
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(609) 561-9000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 9, "Regulation FD
Disclosure."
On May 5, 2003, South Jersey Industries (SJI) issued a press release setting
forth SJI's 2003 earnings per share expectations. The targeted performance for
2003 was increased to 7% to 10% EPS growth over 2002 results. The previous
target was 6% to 7% growth. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated by reference.
Exhibit Index
(99) Press release, dated: May 5, 2003, issued by South Jersey Industries.
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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
By: /s/ David A. Kindlick
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David A. Kindlick
Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer
Date: May 5, 2003