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SJI Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

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SJI Reports First Quarter 2022 Results

FOLSOM, NJ , May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

















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SJI Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
Acquisition Proceeding on Track

FOLSOM, NJ (May 4, 2022) - SJI (NYSE: SJI) today reported operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Highlights include:

  • Q1 2022 GAAP earnings $1.08 per diluted share compared to $1.26 per diluted share in 2021 Economic Earnings* $1.25 per diluted share compared to $1.26 per diluted share in 2021
  • First quarter EPS reflect increased profitability from both Utility and Non-Utility operations offset by the impact of financing activities
  • Acquisition by Infrastructure Investment Fund (IIF) on track — Petition filed with NJBPU in April; Shareholder vote scheduled for May 10
  • Regulatory initiatives advancing — SJG Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) moving toward resolution; ETG base rate case on schedule; SJG base rate case filed in April
  • Clean energy investments proceeding — RNG production at eight dairy farms expected in-service in 2022

"Our utility and non-utility businesses performed very well in the first quarter and we are off to a solid start toward achieving our financial goals in 2022," said Mike Renna, SJI President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our regulatory initiatives and clean energy investments targeting enhanced infrastructure safety, reliability and decarbonization continue to advance. Most notably, our acquisition by IIF is proceeding on track. We are excited to join forces with IIF, a trusted partner and long-term investor in utility and renewable energy companies, and look forward to executing together on our clean energy and decarbonization initiatives in support of the environmental goals of our State and region,” added Renna.

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
  GAAPGAAPEconomic Economic GAAPGAAPEconomic Economic
  EarningsEPSEarningsEPS EarningsEPSEarningsEPS
Utility $127.2 $1.06 $127.2 $1.06  $121.6 $1.19 $121.6 $1.19 
Non-Utility $14.6 $0.12 $31.0 $0.26  $16.2 $0.16 $16.1 $0.16 
Other $(12.4)$(0.10)$(8.7)$(0.07) $(9.1)$(0.09)$(8.8)$(0.09)
Total - Continuing Ops $129.4 $1.08 $149.5 $1.25  $128.8 $1.26 $128.9 $1.26 
Average Diluted Shares  119.7   119.7    101.9   101.9 
*Non-GAAP, see "Explanation and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."      
Note: Earnings and average shares outstanding are in millions. Amounts and/or EPS may not add due to rounding.  

First Quarter 2022 Results

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, SJI reported consolidated GAAP earnings of $129.4 million compared to $128.8 million in the prior year period.

SJI uses the non-GAAP measure of economic earnings when discussing results. We believe this presentation provides clarity into the continuing earnings of our business. A full explanation and reconciliation of economic earnings is provided under “Explanation and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” later in this report and in our 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2021.

For the three-month period ended March 31, 2022, economic earnings were $149.5 million compared to $128.9 million in the prior year period.

UTILITY

Utility entities include the regulated operations of South Jersey Gas (SJG) and Elizabethtown Gas (ETG). First quarter 2022 GAAP/economic earnings were $127.2 million compared with $121.6 million in 2021.

South Jersey Gas

Performance. First quarter 2022 GAAP/economic earnings were $88.6 million compared with $83.6 million in 2021. Utility margin increased $8.9 million, reflecting customer growth and the roll-in of investments from infrastructure replacement programs. We define utility margin, a non-GAAP measure, as natural gas revenues plus depreciation and amortization expenses, less natural gas costs, regulatory rider expenses and related volumetric and revenue-based energy taxes. Total expenses increased $3.9 million, primarily reflecting higher depreciation and interest expenses.

Customer Growth. SJG added approximately 6,000 new customers over the last 12 months and now serves approximately 413,000 customers. SJG’s 1.5% customer growth rate compares favorably to the peer average and remains driven by gas conversions from alternate fuels such as oil and propane, and new construction.

Infrastructure Modernization. Through infrastructure replacement programs, SJG enhances the safety and reliability of our system while earning our authorized utility return on approved investments in a timely manner. SJG's Accelerated Infrastructure Replacement Program (AIRP II) authorized an investment of $302.5 million from 2016-2021 for infrastructure replacement upgrades. Our investment of approximately $69 million from July 2020 to September 2021 was rolled into rates on January 1, 2022. In November 2020, SJG filed a request with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for approval of an Infrastructure Investment Program (IIP) that would accelerate planned capital expenditures to enhance the delivery of safe, reliable, affordable natural gas, create jobs, and support the State’s environmental goals. The proposal is pending before the NJBPU. A resolution is expected in Q2 2022.

Energy Efficiency. Through energy efficiency programs, SJG advances New Jersey’s clean energy goals in a manner that benefits customers, the environment and the State’s green economy while recovering our investments in a timely manner. SJG's energy efficiency program, as approved by the BPU in April 2021, authorizes investment of $133.2 million from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Our investment of approximately $37 million from July 2021 to June 2022 commenced recovery in July 2021.

Redundancy. In August 2021, the NJBPU approved SJG's engineering and route proposal to construct system upgrades in support of a planned 2.0+ Bcf liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility. This project is critically important to ensure service is not interrupted to our customers in the event of a significant outage, either behind our city gate, or on one of the two interstate pipelines that serve the SJG system. Pre-construction engineering and permitting of the project has commenced. We also continue to explore alternatives that will allow for a secondary supply of gas needed to create reliability and resiliency for ~140,000 customers in Atlantic and Cape May counties.

Base Rate Case. In April, SJG filed a petition with the NJBPU requesting an increase of $73.1 million to its base rates. The request is based on a proposed pre-tax return on invested capital of 7.77%, with a capital structure that includes a common equity component of 57.0% and a return on common equity of 10.75%. The request is predominantly driven by the significant capital investments that SJG has made since its last base rate proceeding that was resolved in 2020. Since that time, SJG has invested approximately $236 million of capital investments that are not currently reflected in rates, with an additional approximate $239 million of capital investment anticipated to be invested by February 28, 2023. These capital investments have been and will continue to be made to ensure the safety, reliability and resiliency of SJG's distribution system, allow SJG to continue to provide safe, reliable and best in class customer service, and facilitate the environmental goals of NJ and SJI's commitment to ensuring that it is part of New Jersey’s clean energy future. A resolution of the case is expected later this year.

Elizabethtown Gas

Performance. First quarter 2022 GAAP/economic earnings were $38.6 million compared with $38.0 million in 2021. Utility margin, as previously defined, increased $3.7 million, reflecting customer growth and the roll-in of investments from infrastructure replacement programs. Total expenses increased $3.1 million, primarily reflecting higher O&M and interest expenses.

Customer Growth. ETG added approximately 3,000 new customers over the last 12 months and now serves approximately 306,000 customers. ETG’s 1.1% customer growth rate has increased from its historic 0.9% rate, driven by increases in gas conversions from alternate fuels such as oil and propane, and new construction.

Infrastructure Modernization. ETG's Infrastructure Investment Plan (IIP) authorizes investment of $300 million from 2019-2024 for important infrastructure upgrades including the replacement of up to 250 miles of cast iron and bare steel mains. Our investment of approximately $64 million from July 2020 to June 2021 was rolled into rates on October 1, 2021.

Energy Efficiency. ETG's energy efficiency program, as approved by the BPU in April 2021, authorizes investment of $74.0 million from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Our investment of approximately $17 million from July 2021 to June 2022 commenced recovery in July 2021.

Base Rate Case. In December 2021, ETG filed a petition with the NJBPU requesting an increase of $76.6 million to its base rates. An update to this petition was filed in February 2022 updating the requested base rate revenue increase to $72.9 million. The request is based on a proposed pre-tax return on invested capital of 7.63%, with a capital structure that includes a common equity component of 54.89% and a return on common equity of 10.75%. The request is predominantly driven by the significant capital investments that ETG has made since its last base rate proceeding that was resolved in 2019. Since that time, ETG has invested approximately $215 million of capital investments that are not currently reflected in rates, with an additional $175 million of capital investment anticipated to be invested by September 30, 2022. These capital investments have been and will continue to be made to ensure the safety, reliability and resiliency of ETG's distribution system, allow ETG to continue to provide safe, reliable and best in class customer service, and facilitate the environmental goals of NJ and SJI's commitment to ensuring that it is part of New Jersey’s clean energy future. A resolution of the case is expected later this year.

NON-UTILITY

SJI's non-utility entities include Energy Management, Energy Production and Midstream. First quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $14.6 million compared with $16.2 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $31.0 million compared with $16.1 million in 2021.

Energy Management

Performance. Energy Management includes Wholesale Services (Fuel Management/Marketing) and Retail Services (Account Services/Energy Consulting). First quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $15.1 million compared with $13.7 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $30.5 million compared with $13.9 million in 2021.

  • Wholesale Services first quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $13.6 million compared with $13.1 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $29.2 million compared with $13.3 million in 2021, primarily reflecting more robust asset optimization opportunities as compared with the year ago period.
  • Retail Services first quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $1.5 million compared with $0.6 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $1.3 million compared with $0.6 million in 2021, reflecting improved contributions from consulting activities, meter reading and appliance service contract fees.

Energy Production

Performance. Energy Production primarily includes renewable (fuel cell/solar) and decarbonization (REV/RNG development) investments. First quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $(0.3) million compared with $1.6 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $0.5 million compared with $1.1 million in 2021.

  • Renewables first quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $0.1 million compared with $1.0 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $0.9 million compared with $0.6 million in 2021, primarily reflecting investment tax credits (ITC's) associated with solar investments.
  • Decarbonization first quarter 2022 GAAP/economic earnings were $(0.4) million compared with $0.5 million in 2021, reflecting contributions from SJI's 35% equity interest in REV offset by new business investments. RNG development activities at eight dairy farms is proceeding on track, with in-service anticipated in 2022.

Midstream

Performance. Midstream includes SJI's 20% equity interest in the PennEast Pipeline. First quarter GAAP earnings were $(0.2) million compared with $1.0 million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were breakeven compared with $1.0 million in 2021, reflecting the absence of allowance for funds used during construction following cessation of the project in 2021.

OTHER

Performance. Other entity includes interest on debt, including debt associated with past acquisitions. First quarter 2022 GAAP earnings were $(12.4) million compared with $(9.1) million in 2021. First quarter 2022 economic earnings were $(8.7) million compared with $(8.8) million in 2021, reflecting lower outstanding debt offset by higher interest and bank fees.

Capital Expenditures and Cash Flow

For the three months ended March 31, 2022:

  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $307.0 million compared with $198.5 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting rate relief at SJG, improved wholesale marketing results and customer growth.
  • Net cash used in investing activities was $158.3 million compared with $112.3 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting utility capital expenditures and REV, fuel cell and solar investments.
  • Net cash used in financing activities was $145.5 million compared with $96.1 million in the prior year period, primarily reflecting equity issuances partially offset by debt repayment and refinancing.

Balance Sheet

  • Equity-to-total capitalization was 39.6% at March 31, 2022 compared with 35.8% at December 31, 2021, largely reflecting equity financing and repayment of debt.
  • Assuming conversion of mandatory convertible equity units and equity credit from rating agencies for long-duration debt, SJI's adjusted equity-to-total capitalization, a non-GAAP measure, was 47.5% at March 31, 2022 compared with 43.6% at December 31, 2021.
  • At March 31, 2022, SJI had total credit facilities of $1.0 billion, with $891 million of available liquidity.

Dividends

On May 4, SJI’s Board of Directors declared its regular dividend of $0.3100 per share for the second quarter of 2022. The dividend is payable July 5, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 10, 2022. This is SJI's 71st consecutive year of paying dividends.

Acquisition

On February 24, 2022, SJI announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by IIF. The per share purchase price of $36.00 represented a 46.3% premium to SJI’s 30-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) as of February 23, 2022, the last trading day prior to the announcement of the agreement. The transaction was unanimously approved by SJI’s Board of Directors and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to the approval of SJI’s shareholders, the receipt of regulatory approvals, including by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, and other customary closing conditions. Dividends payable to SJI shareholders are expected to continue in the ordinary course until the closing, subject to approval by SJI’s Board of Directors. Upon completion of the transaction, SJI’s shares will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange, and SJI will become a private company.

About SJI

SJI (NYSE: SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company based in Folsom, NJ, delivers energy services to customers through two primary subsidiaries: SJI Utilities (SJIU) and SJI Energy Enterprises (SJIEE). SJIU houses the company’s regulated natural gas utility operations, delivering safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to more than 700,000 residential, commercial and industrial customers across New Jersey via its South Jersey Gas and Elizabethtown Gas subsidiaries. SJIEE houses the company’s non-utility operations primarily focused on clean energy development and decarbonization via renewable energy production and energy management activities. Visit sjindustries.com for more information about SJI and its subsidiaries.

Forward-Looking Statements and Risk Factors
This news release, including information incorporated by reference, contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding guidance, industry prospects or future results of operations or financial position, expected sources of incremental margin, strategy, financing needs, future capital expenditures and the outcome or effect of ongoing litigation, are forward-looking. This Quarterly Report uses words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "forecast," "goal," "intend," "objective," "plan," "project," "seek," "strategy," "target," "will" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management at the time that these statements were prepared and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions on an international, national, state and local level; weather conditions in SJI’s marketing areas; changes in commodity costs; changes in the availability of natural gas; “non-routine” or “extraordinary” disruptions in SJI’s distribution system; cybersecurity incidents and related disruptions; regulatory, legislative and court decisions; competition; the availability and cost of capital; costs and effects of legal proceedings and environmental liabilities; the failure of customers, suppliers or business partners to fulfill their contractual obligations; changes in business strategies; failure to satisfy the conditions to closing of the Merger, including obtaining the requisite vote of the shareholders of SJI; the diversion of management time on Merger-related issues; and public health crises and epidemics or pandemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, are described in greater detail under the heading “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report, SJI’s and SJG's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and in any other SEC filings made by SJI or SJG during 2021 and 2022 and prior to the filing of this earnings release. Also refer to the additional risk factor described below:

Explanation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management uses the non-GAAP financial measures of Economic Earnings and Economic Earnings per share when evaluating its results of operations. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP measures, such as net income, operating income, earnings per share from continuing operations or any other GAAP measure of financial performance. We define Economic Earnings as: Income from Continuing Operations, (i) less the change in unrealized gains and plus the change in unrealized losses on non-utility derivative transactions; (ii) less income and plus losses attributable to noncontrolling interests; and (iii) less the impact of transactions, contractual arrangements or other events where management believes period to period comparisons of SJI's operations could be difficult or potentially confusing. With respect to part (iii) of the definition of Economic Earnings, items excluded from Economic Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, are described in (A)-(B) in the table below. Economic Earnings is a significant financial measure used by our management to indicate the amount and timing of income from continuing operations that we expect to earn after taking into account the impact of the items described above. Management uses Economic Earnings to manage its business and to determine such items as incentive/compensation arrangements and allocation of resources. Specifically regarding derivatives, we believe that this financial measure indicates to investors the profitability of the entire derivative-related transaction and not just the portion that is subject to mark-to-market valuation under GAAP. We believe that considering only the change in market value on the derivative side of the transaction can produce a false sense as to the ultimate profitability of the total transaction as no change in value is reflected for the non-derivative portion of the transaction.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The following table presents a reconciliation of our income from continuing operations and earnings per share from continuing operations to Economic Earnings and Economic Earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2022   2021 
Income from Continuing Operations$        129,414          $        128,798         
Minus/Plus:   
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Losses on Derivatives         21,268                   44         
Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests         (135)          (129)
Acquisition/Sale Net Costs (A)         6,491                   267         
Income Taxes (B)         (7,583)          (86)
Economic Earnings$        149,455          $        128,894         
    
Earnings per Share from Continuing Operations$        1.08          $        1.26         
Minus/Plus:   
Unrealized Mark-to-Market Losses on Derivatives         0.18                   —         
Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests         —                   —         
Acquisition/Sale Net Costs (A)         0.05                   —         
Income Taxes (B)         (0.06)          —         
Economic Earnings per Share$        1.25          $        1.26         

(A) In 2022, represents costs incurred related to the Merger Agreement and to finalize the transactions related to acquiring Bronx Midco and solar projects. In 2021, represents the final working capital payment on the sale of Elkton, which was finalized during the first quarter of 2021.

(B) The income taxes were determined using a combined average statutory tax rate.

Summary of Utility Margin

The following tables summarize Utility Margin for SJG and ETG (in thousands):

South Jersey Gas

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2022   2021 
Utility Margin:   
Residential$        123,478          $        119,974         
Commercial and Industrial         44,587                   41,022         
Cogeneration and Electric Generation         1,252                   1,249         
Interruptible         26                   65         
Off-System Sales & Capacity Release         2,262                   737         
Other Revenues         240                   243         
Margin Before Weather Normalization & Decoupling         171,845                   163,290         
CIP Mechanism         (726)          (763)
EET Mechanism         1,805                   1,454         
Utility Margin**$        172,924          $        163,981         

Elizabethtown Gas

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   2022   2021 
Utility Margin:    
Residential $        67,606          $        65,981         
Commercial & Industrial          31,146                   33,057         
Regulatory Rider Expenses*          (6,051)          (10,048)
Utility Margin** $        92,701          $        88,990         

*Represents pass-through expenses for which there is a corresponding credit in operating revenues.  Therefore, such recoveries have no impact on financial results.

**Utility Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure and is further defined on page 2 under SJG performance. The definition of Utility Margin is the same for SJG and ETG gas utility operations.

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands Except for Per Share Data)

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
   2022   2021 
Operating Revenues:    
Utility $        490,219          $        402,616         
Nonutility          334,359                   271,684         
Total Operating Revenues          824,578                   674,300         
Operating Expenses:    
Cost of Sales - (Excluding depreciation and amortization)    
- Utility          200,504                   126,513         
- Nonutility          307,764                   245,061         
Operations and Maintenance          78,978                   70,103         
Depreciation          33,957                   31,812         
Energy and Other Taxes          4,775                   3,983         
Total Operating Expenses          625,978                   477,472         
Operating Income           198,600                   196,828         
     
Other Income and Expense          2,603                   2,068         
Interest Charges          (31,579)          (31,459)
Income Before Income Taxes          169,624                   167,437         
Income Taxes          (40,666)          (41,769)
Equity in Earnings of Affiliated Companies          456                   3,130         
Income from Continuing Operations          129,414                   128,798         
Loss from Discontinued Operations - (Net of tax benefit)          (70)          (71)
Net Income          129,344                   128,727         
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests          135                   129         
Net Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc. $        129,209          $        128,598         
     
Basic Earnings Per Common Share:    
Continuing Operations $        1.10          $        1.28         
Discontinued Operations          —                   —         
Net Income          1.10                   1.28         
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests          —                   —         
Net Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc. $        1.10          $        1.28         
     
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Basic          118,167                   100,845         
     
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share:    
Continuing Operations $        1.08          $        1.26         
Discontinued Operations          —                   —         
Net Income          1.08                   1.26         
Less: Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests          —                   —         
Net Income Attributable to South Jersey Industries, Inc. $        1.08          $        1.26         
     
Average Shares of Common Stock Outstanding - Diluted          119,747                   101,937         

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
  2022   2021 
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities$        306,957          $        198,463         
    
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:   
Capital Expenditures         (121,473)          (105,380)
Investment in Contract Receivables         (5,704)          (6,166)
Proceeds from Contract Receivables         3,427                   3,370         
Investment in Affiliates         (20,769)          (196)
Return of Investment in Affiliates         4,000                   —         
Advances to Affiliates         (12,105)          —         
Net Repayment of Notes Receivable - Affiliates         —                   311         
Divestiture Working Capital Settlement         —                   (267)
Investment in Subsidiary, Net of Cash Acquired         (5,660)          —         
Other         —                   (4,000)
    
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities         (158,284)          (112,328)
    
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:   
Net Repayments of Short-Term Credit Facilities         (243,300)          (425,100)
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-Term Debt         —                   300,000         
Principal Repayments of Long-Term Debt         (2,500)          (2,500)
Payments for Issuance of Long-Term Debt         —                   (9,108)
Proceeds from Sale of Common Stock         100,380                   42,272         
Payments for the Issuance of Common Stock         —                   (1,662)
Capital Distributions to Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries         (130)          —         
Capital Contributions of Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries         43                   —         
    
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities         (145,507)          (96,098)
    
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash         3,166                   (9,963)
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period          29,440                   41,831         
    
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash at End of Period $        32,606          $        31,868         

SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In Thousands)

 March 31,
2022
 December 31,
2021
Assets   
Property, Plant and Equipment:   
Utility Plant, at original cost$        5,775,603          $        5,682,805         
Accumulated Depreciation         (997,976)          (975,619)
Nonutility Property and Equipment, at cost         262,704                   240,503         
Accumulated Depreciation         (37,342)          (35,367)
    
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net         5,002,989                   4,912,322         
    
Investments:   
Available-for-Sale Securities         37                   37         
Restricted         84                   686         
Investment in Affiliates         53,884                   38,509         
    
Total Investments         54,005                   39,232         
    
Current Assets:   
Cash and Cash Equivalents         32,522                   28,754         
Accounts Receivable         407,313                   343,835         
Unbilled Revenues         74,296                   87,357         
Provision for Uncollectibles         (46,969)          (41,763)
Notes Receivable - Affiliates         2,995                   5,695         
Natural Gas in Storage, average cost         19,613                   59,744         
Materials and Supplies, average cost         1,082                   1,053         
Prepaid Taxes         12,100                   33,977         
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets         150,133                   95,041         
Other Prepayments and Current Assets         24,271                   25,269         
    
Total Current Assets         677,356                   638,962         
    
Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets:   
Regulatory Assets         624,229                   672,416         
Derivatives - Energy Related Assets         52,102                   22,488         
Notes Receivable - Affiliates         79,080                   64,254         
Contract Receivables         47,103                   45,339         
Goodwill         706,960                   706,960         
Other         213,002                   206,699         
    
Total Regulatory and Other Noncurrent Assets         1,722,476                   1,718,156         
    
Total Assets$        7,456,826          $        7,308,672         


 March 31,
2022
 December 31,
2021
Capitalization and Liabilities   
Equity:   
Common Stock$        153,009          $        146,675         
Premium on Common Stock         1,653,313                   1,559,060         
Treasury Stock (at par)         (255)          (287)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss         (26,720)          (26,729)
Retained Earnings         403,244                   310,433         
Total South Jersey Industries, Inc. Equity         2,182,591                   1,989,152         
Noncontrolling Interests         10,337                   10,289         
Total Equity         2,192,928                   1,999,441         
    
Long-Term Debt          3,187,571                   3,189,009         
    
Total Capitalization         5,380,499                   5,188,450         
    
Current Liabilities:   
Notes Payable         90,700                   334,000         
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt         66,076                   66,076         
Accounts Payable         358,632                   330,164         
Customer Deposits and Credit Balances         26,581                   40,355         
Environmental Remediation Costs         37,506                   40,905         
Taxes Accrued         7,844                   4,937         
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities         93,458                   60,002         
Deferred Contract Revenues         532                   753         
Derivatives - Other Current         435                   568         
Dividends Payable         36,398                   —         
Interest Accrued         37,580                   23,611         
Other Current Liabilities         53,049                   54,311         
    
Total Current Liabilities         808,791                   955,682         
    
Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities:   
Deferred Income Taxes - Net         241,220                   198,901         
Environmental Remediation Costs         123,109                   125,176         
Asset Retirement Obligations         231,113                   229,030         
Derivatives - Energy Related Liabilities         34,681                   16,079         
Derivatives - Other Noncurrent         5,582                   7,432         
Regulatory Liabilities         443,639                   398,951         
Other         188,192                   188,971         
    
Total Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities         1,267,536                   1,164,540         
    
Commitments and Contingencies  (Note 11)   
    
Total Capitalization and Liabilities$        7,456,826          $        7,308,672