8-K
YORK WATER CO (YORW)
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: March 8, 2022
(Date of earliest event reported)
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Pennsylvania | 001-34245 | 23-1242500 | |
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| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (I.R.S. Employer | |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) | |
| 130 East Market Street, York, Pennsylvania | 17401 | ||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | ||
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code (717) 845-3601 | |||
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| Not Applicable | |||
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| (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| COMMON STOCK, NO PAR VALUE | YORW | The Nasdaq Global Select Market |
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| (Title of Class) | (Trading Symbol) | (Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
| Item 2.02 | Results of Operations and Financial Condition. |
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On March 8, 2022, The York Water Company issued a press release announcing its fourth quarter and annual 2021 financial results. The press release is being furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated herein by reference. This report (including the exhibit) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Registrant pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, other than to the extent that such filing incorporates by reference any or all of such information by express reference thereto.
| Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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| (c) Exhibits. | |
| Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Press Release, March 8, 2022,<br> issued by the York Water Company |
THE YORK WATER COMPANY
SIGNATURES
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.
| THE YORK WATER COMPANY | |
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| /s/ Matthew E. Poff | |
| Date: March 8, 2022 | Matthew E. Poff |
| Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
| News Release | ||
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| The York Water Company | ||
| 130 East Market Street | ||
| Contact: | JT Hand, President and CEO | York, PA 17401 |
| jth@yorkwater.com, 717-718-7554 | ||
| or | Matthew E. Poff, Chief Financial Officer | |
| matthewp@yorkwater.com, 717-718-7549 | ||
| Phone: | 717-845-3601 | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
THE YORK WATER COMPANY REPORTS 2021 ANNUAL AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
York, Pennsylvania, March 8, 2022: The York Water Company's (NASDAQ:YORW) President and CEO, JT Hand, announced the Company's 2021 financial results.
President Hand reported that 2021 operating revenues of $55,119,000 increased $1,267,000 and net income of $16,984,000 increased $386,000 compared to 2020 which included a non-recurring gain on life insurance of $515,000 not repeated in 2021. Basic and Diluted Earnings per share of $1.30 for 2021 increased $0.03 compared to 2020. Dividends per share rose 4% compared to 2020. Increased revenues were primarily due to the utilization of the Distribution System Improvement Charge (DSIC) and growth in the customer base. The DSIC is a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission allowed charge that water utilities collect from customers for the replacement of aging infrastructure. The increased revenue was partially offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses and depreciation. Income taxes decreased due to higher deductions from the IRS tangible property regulations.
During the year, the Company invested $34.4 million in capital projects for routine items, an upgrade to the enterprise software system, and an elevated water tank, as well as various replacements and improvements to infrastructure. In addition, the Company invested $12.0 million in the acquisition of the West Manheim Township wastewater collection system, adding approximately 1,800 new wastewater customers. During 2021, the Company replaced approximately 61,000 feet of pipe to improve its distribution system, reduce ongoing expenses, and improve customer service.
President Hand also reported that for the fourth quarter of 2021 operating revenues increased $336,000 and net income increased $291,000 compared to the fourth quarter of 2020. Basic and Diluted Earnings per share of $0.31 for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased $0.03 compared to the same period last year. Increased revenues were primarily due to the utilization of the DSIC and growth in the customer base. The increased revenue was partially offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses and depreciation.
President Hand reported that York Water plans to invest approximately $44 million in 2022 and $50 million in 2023, excluding acquisitions, for additional main extensions, dam improvements, an elevated water tank, water treatment plant construction, and improvements to its pipes, service lines, and other facilities to ensure a safe, adequate, and reliable supply of drinking water and to maintain proper handling and disposal of wastewater for the Company’s growing customer base.
| Period Ended December 31 | ||||||||
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| In 000's (except per share) | ||||||||
| Quarter | Twelve Months | |||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
| Operating Revenues | $ | 13,734 | $ | 13,398 | $ | 55,119 | $ | 53,852 |
| Net Income | $ | 4,001 | $ | 3,710 | $ | 16,984 | $ | 16,598 |
| Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding | 13,096 | 13,044 | 13,076 | 13,034 | ||||
| Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $ | 0.31 | $ | 0.28 | $ | 1.30 | $ | 1.27 |
| Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ | 0.1949 | $ | 0.1874 | $ | 0.7571 | $ | 0.7280 |
This news release may contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s operational and financial expectations. These statements are based on currently available information and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other events which could cause the Company’s actual results to be materially different from the results described in this statement. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement.