California Water Service Group Sells $170 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes and California Water Service Company Sells $200 Million of First Mortgage Bonds

Core Viewpoint - California Water Service Group announced the sale of $170 million in Senior Unsecured Notes and $200 million in First Mortgage Bonds to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes [1][4]. Group Overview - California Water Service Group is the parent company of regulated utilities including Cal Water, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service, Washington Water Service, and Texas Water Service, serving over 2.1 million people across multiple states [6]. Financial Details - The Senior Unsecured Notes include $70 million of 4.87% notes due October 1, 2032, and $100 million of 5.22% notes due October 1, 2035, rated "A" by S&P Global [2]. - The First Mortgage Bonds consist of $200 million of 5.64% bonds maturing October 1, 2055, rated "AA-" by S&P [2]. Interest Payment Structure - Interest on both the Notes and Bonds will accrue semi-annually and be payable in arrears, with the Notes ranking equally with the Group's existing indebtedness [3]. Use of Proceeds - The net proceeds from the sale of the Notes will be used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes, while the proceeds from the Bonds will also be allocated for refinancing existing debt and general corporate purposes as per California Public Utilities Code [4].