8-K 1 sji8k042208.htm SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES FORM 8-K DATED APRIL 22, 2008 sji8k042208.htm
 
 


 



 


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
                                         

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
April 23, 2008


SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


New Jersey
1-6364
22-1901645
(State of incorporation)
( Commission File Number)
(IRS employer identification no.)

1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(609) 561-9000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

[  ]
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[  ]
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[  ]
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))






 

 

 
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.

On April 22, 2008, South Jersey Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it had amended its bylaws (Article II, Section 2.1) to increase the size of the board of directors from 10 to 12 members at its April 18, 2008 board meeting.  The members of SJI’s board then elected Walter M. Higgins III and Joseph H. Petrowski to SJI’s board.  Mr. Higgins will serve on the Audit and Nominating & Governance Committees.  Mr. Petrowski will serve on the Audit and Compensation/Pension Committees.  A copy of the press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99, and amended SJI bylaws, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, are hereby incorporated by reference.


  Item 5.03 
 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year.

On April 22, 2008, South Jersey Industries, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it had amended its bylaws (Article II, Section 2.1) to increase the size of the board of directors from 10 to 12 members at its April 18, 2008 board meeting.  The members of SJI’s board then elected Walter M. Higgins III and Joseph H. Petrowski to SJI’s board.  Mr. Higgins will serve on the Audit and Compensation/Pension Committees.  Mr. Petrowski will serve on the Audit and Nominating Committees.  A copy of the press release, attached hereto as Exhibit 99, and amended SJI bylaws, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, are hereby incorporated by reference.


Exhibit Index

(99
 
(99.2) 
Press release, dated: April 22, 2008, issued by South Jersey Industries.
 
South Jersey Industries Bylaws, as amended April 18, 2008.

 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 
 
SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES
   
Date:   April 23, 2008
By:       /s/ David A. Kindlick           
 
David A. Kindlick
 
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer