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Core Viewpoint - Dividend-paying stocks are generally considered lower-risk investments compared to non-payers, as they generate sufficient cash to fund growth and return excess to shareholders through dividends [1] Group 1: Black Hills (BKH) - Black Hills operates as a regulated utility with a monopoly on natural gas distribution and electricity in several states, benefiting from government regulation [5][6] - The company has a growing customer base, expanding at twice the rate of the U.S. population, and has a history of increasing dividends for over five decades, achieving Dividend King status [7] - Expected earnings growth of 4% to 6% and a dividend yield of 4.8% make Black Hills an attractive investment opportunity [8] Group 2: Kinder Morgan (KMI) - Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure platforms in the U.S., with stable cash flows supported by take-or-pay contracts that account for 64% of annual cash flows [9][10] - The company anticipates cash flow growth to $5.9 billion this year, sufficient to cover its $2.6 billion dividend outlay and fund capital expenditures with excess free cash flow [11][12] - With $8.8 billion in growth capital projects, primarily in natural gas pipelines, Kinder Morgan has a strong foundation for future dividend increases, having raised its payout for eight consecutive years [13] Group 3: American States Water (AWR) - American States Water is a major water utility serving 1 million consumers across nine states, with a long history of dividend payments since 1931 and 70 consecutive years of increases, making it a top Dividend King [15] - The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% in dividend growth over the past five years and aims for over 7% in the long term, supported by planned capital expenditures [16] - The stable cash flows and growth potential position American States Water as one of the safest and most reliable dividend stocks available, with a current yield of 2.4% [17]

NYSE: AWK 2014 Year-end Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2015 NYSE: AWK Ed Vallejo Vice President of Investor Relations Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation including, without limitation, timing of the Orlando home warranty protection program launch, 2015 earnings guidance and estimated revenues from rate cases and other government agency authorizations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the P ...

2015 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call February 25, 2016 1 Greg Panagos Vice President of Investor Relations 2 Susan Story President and Chief Executive Officer Walter Lynch Chief Operating Officer Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation including, without limitation, 2015 earnings guidance, the outcome of pending acquisition activity, the amount of future capital investments, and estimated revenues from rate cases and other government agency authorizations, are forward-look ...

2016 Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2017 1 Forward-Looking Statements Ed Vallejo Vice President Financial Planning and Investor Relations February 2017 NYSE: AWK www.amwater.com 2 Forward-Looking Statements and Other Information Certain statements in this presentation including, without limitation, 2017 earnings guidance, future earnings growth, the outcome of pending acquisition activity, the amount of future capital investments, adjusted O&M efficiency ratio targets, and estimated ou ...

2017 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Earnings Conference Call NYSE: AWK NYSE: AWK Forward-Looking Statements Ed Vallejo Vice President, Investor Relations NYSE: AWK NYSE: AWK www.amwater.com 2 Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this presentation including, without limitation, 2018 earnings guidance, projected long-term earnings and dividend growth, our projected operation & maintenance efficiency ratio, the outcome of pending acquisition activity and estimated revenues from rate cases and other go ...

Core Viewpoint - AirJoule Technologies Corporation has appointed Denise Sterling and Thomas Murphy to its Board of Directors, filling vacancies left by Paul Dabbar and Kyle Derham, as the company continues to advance its AirJoule system for water extraction from air [1][2][4]. Company Developments - Paul Dabbar was appointed as Deputy Secretary of Commerce, necessitating his departure from the AirJoule Board due to federal ethics rules [1]. - Kyle Derham resigned to pursue other business opportunities with the Rice Investment Group [1]. New Board Members' Expertise - Denise Sterling has extensive experience in finance, having served as CFO of Core Scientific and held senior roles at Oportun and Visa, bringing valuable financial oversight to the Board [2][4]. - Thomas Murphy has a strong background in audit and advisory services, previously leading the SEC Commercial Audit Practice at Crowe LLP, which will enhance the company's financial governance [3][4]. Company Background - AirJoule Technologies is focused on developing the AirJoule system, which aims to produce pure distilled water from air while reducing energy consumption and costs [5]. - The company is commercializing its technology through a joint venture with GE Vernova and in partnership with Carrier Global Corporation [5].

Core Viewpoint - California Water Service Group's subsidiary, California Water Service, has entered into an agreement to own and operate the wastewater and recycled water systems of the Silverwood community in San Bernardino County, CA, aligning with its strategy to diversify water sources and enhance sustainability [1][2]. Agreement Details - Cal Water will serve approximately 500 wastewater connections currently supplied by the City of Hesperia after the completion of Silverwood's wastewater treatment plant, which is expected to have over 15,000 customer connections upon full development [3]. - The ownership transfer will occur in phases as systems are completed, contingent upon satisfying closing conditions, and will be reorganized as a Cal Water district under the California Public Utilities Commission's supervision [4]. Service Reliability and Expansion - California Water is focused on expanding operations in the western United States through acquisitions, exploring new opportunities in both regulated and non-regulated water and wastewater activities [5]. - The company plans to invest $660 million in capital expenditures in 2025 and a total of $2.06 billion from 2025 to 2027 to upgrade infrastructure and improve service quality [7]. Industry Significance - The U.S. has nearly 50,000 community water systems and 14,000 wastewater treatment systems, which are vital for public health and environmental sustainability [8]. - There is a growing trend of U.S. water utility companies acquiring wastewater systems to address funding and management challenges faced by municipalities, bringing in necessary capital and expertise for upgrades [9]. Competitor Activities - Other companies, such as American Water Works, Middlesex Water Company, and Essential Utilities, are also pursuing wastewater acquisitions as part of their growth strategies, indicating a broader industry trend towards consolidation and expansion in wastewater services [11][12][13]. Stock Performance - Over the past three months, California Water's shares have increased by 0.5%, compared to a 4.3% growth in the industry [14].

Core Viewpoint - H2O America has appointed Megan Mattern as Chief Accounting Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, and Controller, effective July 28, 2025, during a period of leadership transition and growth for the company [1][5]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Eric W. Thornburg, the current Chair, President, and CEO, will retire on June 30, 2025, with Andrew F. Walters, the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, set to become the new CEO [2][5]. - Ann P. Kelly, the current Chief Accounting Officer, will assume the role of CFO effective July 1, 2025 [5]. Group 2: Megan Mattern's Background - Megan Mattern brings over 20 years of experience in complex, regulated environments, particularly in global energy, utilities, and infrastructure [2]. - She previously served as Vice President and CFO of UGI International, a $2.3 billion multinational LPG distributor, where she led financial strategy across 16 countries and achieved over 15% EBIT growth [2][3]. - Mattern has held senior financial leadership roles at UGI Energy Services, UGI Utilities, and PPL Corporation, focusing on M&A, systems modernization, and financial transformation [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - H2O America is a national investor-owned network of local water and wastewater utilities, committed to delivering clean, high-quality water to communities [7]. - The company operates approximately 407,000 water and wastewater service connections and focuses on investing in critical infrastructure for sustainable water supply [8]. - H2O America serves over 1.6 million people through its regional utilities, including Connecticut Water, Maine Water, San Jose Water, and Texas Water [9].