DFAN14A: Definitive additional proxy soliciting materials filed by non-management including Rule 14(a)(12) material
Published on June 1, 2018
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
(Rule 14a-101)
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN
PROXY STATEMENT
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
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the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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This filing contains the following documents issued by California Water Service Group (California Water) on June 1, 2018 in relation to California Waters all-cash proposal to acquire SJW Group (SJW).
· Facebook advertisements;
· display advertisements; and
· a fact sheet regarding California Waters rates.
Forward-Looking Statements
This filing and the following documents contain forward-looking statements within the meaning established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (Acts). The forward-looking statements are intended to qualify under provisions of the federal securities laws for safe harbor treatment established by the Act. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information, expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections, and managements judgment about California Water, the water utility industry and general economic conditions. Such words as would, expects, intends, plans, believes, estimates, assumes, anticipates, projects, predicts, forecasts or variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from what is contained in a forward-looking statement. Factors that may cause a result different than expected or anticipated include, but are not limited to: the failure to consummate the proposed transaction with SJW upon the terms set forth in California Waters Acquisition Proposal; governmental and regulatory commissions decisions; changes in regulatory commissions policies and procedures; the timeliness of regulatory commissions actions concerning rate relief; changes in environmental compliance and water quality requirements; electric power interruptions; changes in customer water use patterns and the effects of conservation; the impact of weather and climate on water availability, water sales and operating results; civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or apprehension about the possible future occurrences of acts of this type; labor relations matters as we negotiate with the unions; restrictive covenants in or changes to the credit ratings on our current or future debt that could increase our financing costs or affect our ability to borrow, make payments on debt or pay dividends; and, other risks and unforeseen events. When considering forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements included in this paragraph, as well as our annual 10-K, Quarterly 10-Q, and other reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. California Water assumes no obligation to provide public updates of forward-looking statements except to the extent required by law.
Important Additional Information
On May 31, 2018, California Water filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Definitive Proxy Statement) to solicit proxies in opposition to resolutions related to the pending merger between SJW and Connecticut Water Service, Inc.. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. All such documents, if filed, would be available free of charge at the Securities and Exchange Commissions website (www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to Innisfree M&A Incorporated at (888) 750-5834 (banks and brokers call collect at (212) 750-5833).
Participants in the Solicitation
California Water, its directors and certain of its officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of SJW stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction between California Water and SJW. Information about such participants, and a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Definitive Proxy Statement.
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[LOGO] California Water Service June 1 at 4:00 PM Our goal is to provide safe water, friendly service, and good value to you.Customer Savings and Better Service Here's what our plan to join forces with SJW means for you.WWW.SJWVALUE.COM
[LOGO] California Water Service June 1 at 4:00 PM SJW customers, we're a local company with local people ready to serve you. Customer Savings and Better Service Here's what our plan to join forces with SJW means for you. WWW.SJWVALUE.COM
[LOGOCalifornia Water Service June 1 at 4:00 PM Our common-sense combination with SJW will offer customers a change for the better. Customer Savings and Better Service Here's what our plan to join forces with SJW means for you. WWW.SJWVALUE.COM]
California Water Service Me' June 1 at 4:00 PM 43 Are you an SJW employee? We look forward to offering you greater opportunities. Customer Savings and Better Service Here's what our plan to join forces with SJW means for you. WWW.SJWVALUE.COM
California Water Service June 1 at 4:00 PM We're a Top Bay Area Workplace and look forward to partnering with SJW employees. Customer Savings and Better Service Here's what our plan to join forces with SJW means for you. WWW.SJWVALUE.COM
Cal Water and SJW A Common-Sense Combination
SJW Customers Cost Savings and Better Service A Common-Sense combination
SJW Customers A Larger, Stronger california-Based Company A Common-Sense combination
SJW Employees Greater Opportunities for you A Common-Sense combination
Welcome SJW Employees Cal Water, A Top Bay Area Workplace A Common-Sense combination
Water Rates in the Bay Area Since 1926, California Water Service (California Water) has provided millions of Californians with safe, reliable, and high-quality water utility service. Today, California Water serves about two million Californians, $ including 400,000 in the Bay Area. Its rates are set by an independent state agency and reviewed by a separate state watchdog to ensure they reflect the actual cost of operating, maintaining, and upgrading its water systems. 68 % 62 PERCENT pay less than $90 The average water bills of 62% of California Waters customers2 in the Bay Area3 were less than $90 in 2017. DOLLARS Median monthly water bill1 paid by California Waters Bay Area3 customers2 in 2017. CALIFORNIA WATER BAY AREA SERVICE AREAS3 MEDIAN MONTHY WATER BILL2 CALIFORNIA WATER BAY AREA SERVICE AREAS3 2017 AVERAGE MONTHY WATER BILL2 70 7% 60 50 11% $0-$89.99 40 $90-$109.99 30 62% $110-$129.99 20 $130+ 10 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 $194,000,000 Improvements4 to water infrastructure in California Waters Bay Area service areas2 since 2013. California Water invests in water infrastructure improvements to ensure customers continue to receive safe, reliable, and high-quality service. 2017 CUSTOMER SAVINGS When California Water saves, customers benefit. Because California Waters rates are set to reflect the actual cost of operating, maintaining, and upgrading its water systems, when California Waters costs decrease, so do water rates. $4,500,000 5 1 The median monthly water bill for California Waters single-family residential customers in the Bay Area with 12 months of billing history was $67.28. 2 Single-family residential customers with 12 months of billing history. 3 Includes California Waters Los Altos, Bayshore, and Bear Gulch service areas, where it provides water utility service in Cupertino, Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, Portola Valley, Woodside, Atherton, Menlo Park, and Redwood City. 4 Since 2013, California Water has completed $194,872,232 of improvements to its water systems in California Waters Los Altos, Bayshore, and Bear Gulch service areas. 5 In 2017, California Water identified $4,578,686.70 of savings that will be shared with customers; California Water Service, Advice Letter 2259, April 14, 2017. Quality. Service.Value.® $67.28 $61.46$60.08 $57.16 $54.95
To learn more about California Waters proposal to combine with San Jose Water, please visit: http://www.sjwvalue.com IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND PARTICIPANTS On May 31, 2018, California Water filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Definitive Proxy Statement) to solicit proxies in opposition to resolutions related to the pending merger between SJW Group and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. All such documents, if filed, would be available free of charge at the Securities and Exchange Commissions website (http://www.sec.gov) or by directing a request to Innisfree M&A Incorporated at (888) 750-5834 (banks and brokers call collect at (212) 750-5833). California Water, its directors and certain of its officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in any solicitation of SJW Group stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction between California Water and SJW Group. Information about such participants, and a description of their direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, is included in the Definitive Proxy Statement.
