X0304 4 2012-02-11 0 0000356309 NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORP NJR 0001311821 Ellis Kathleen T C/O NEW JERSEY RESOURCES CORPORATION 1415 WYCKOFF ROAD WALL NJ 07719 0 1 0 0 Senior Vice President Common Stock 2012-02-11 4 A 0 1236.924 0 A 24766.524 D Common Stock 2012-02-11 4 F 0 465.702 47.73 D 24300.822 D Deferred Stock 0 2012-02-11 4 M 0 1236.924 0 A Common Stock 1236.924 2526.076 D The reported transaction was a vesting of 1,236.924 deferred stock units on February 11, 2012, resulting in the issuance of 1,236.924 shares of common stock. No amount was payable in connection with the vesting or the common stock issuance. Total includes an accrual of 188.165 shares of New Jersey Resources (NJR) Common Stock through the NJR Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP). Total includes shares held in the NJR 401(k) Plan that are accounted for on a unitized basis that reflects a calculated value, and shares purchased through the NJR DRP. Each deferred stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of NJR common stock. Deferred stock unit award is payable subject to certain conditions in four equal quarterly installments beginning November 11, 2011. Rhonda M. Figueroa - Attorney-in-Fact (POA on File) 2012-02-14