ISELIN, NJ, Oct. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a news release issued by Middlesex Water Company on Oct. 21, 2022 MSEX, please note that the declared dividend increase is 7.76%, while it is reported as 7.6% in the Friday version of this press release. The corrected release follows:

Middlesex Water Company MSEX announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.3125 per share on its common shares, an increase of 7.76% from the dividend of $0.29 per share declared in July 2022 is equivalent to. This increase increases the annual dividend rate from $1.16 to $1.25 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on December 1, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 16, 2022. The Middlesex Water Company has continuously paid cash dividends of varying amounts since 1912.

“Middlesex Water has had a consistent track record of dividend growth since 1912. We are delighted as we celebrate our 125th^th year to reach a new milestone – our 50^th Consecutive year of dividend increases. Our teams remain committed to continually improving the quality of our operations, growing and developing our talented workforce, and continuing to increase shareholder value,” said President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis W. Doll.

Founded in 1897, Middlesex Water provides regulated and unregulated water and sewerage services through various subsidiaries primarily in New Jersey and Delaware. To find out more about Middlesex Water, including information on its investment plan, visit the Investors section below Middlesex Water Company.

ABOUT MIDDLESEX WATER COMPANY

Established in 1897, Middlesex Water Company serves as a trusted provider, providing life-sustaining, quality water services for residential, commercial, industrial and fire protection purposes. The company offers a full range of water, sewage and related services. Middlesex Water, an investor owned public utility, is a professional services company specializing in municipal and industrial contract work…