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Fernandina Beach, Fla. – Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) and Sharp Energy are monitoring the current projections of Tropical Depression Fred and preparing to respond around the clock as safely and quickly as possible in the event the storm impacts the Company’s service area. The Company is adjusting staffing and preparing electric, natural gas and propane [...]

Dover, Delaware – Today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share on the Company’s common stock. The $0.48 per share dividend will be paid on October 5, 2021 to all shareholders of record at the close of business September 15, 2021. For 60 [...]

DOVER, Del. – At Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK), we care about keeping people safe. Chesapeake Utilities recognizes Aug. 11 as National Call Before You Dig Day and reminds customers, contractors and anyone digging to call 811 a minimum of two business days prior to starting any digging project, no matter how large or small. Calling 811 [...]

Double digit earnings growth results in strong second quarter and year-to-date performance Earnings per share (“EPS”)* from continuing operations was $0.78 for the second quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.14, or 21.9 percent, compared to $0.64 for the second quarter of 2020 Year-to-date earnings from continuing operations increased to $2.75 per share from $2.41, [...]

Dover, Delaware – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.  The earnings press release will be issued on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 after the market closes. To participate in [...]

YULEE, FL – Florida Public Utilities Company (FPU) is monitoring the current projections of Hurricane Elsa and preparing to respond around the clock as safely and quickly as possible in the event the storm impacts FPU’s service area. FPU is adjusting Company staffing and preparing electric, natural gas and propane personnel in Florida and in [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (Chesapeake Utilities) today announced the 2021 recipients of scholarship awards through the Company’s Aspiring Scholars Program. Twelve children of Company employees have been selected to receive $2,000 each in scholarship funds toward their study at an accredited college, university or post-secondary education technical school. “We are a [...]

DOVER, DE – Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today announced that three of its regulated gas businesses recently were recognized by the American Gas Association (AGA) for their ongoing commitment to safety. Chesapeake Utilities, Florida Public Utilities Company (FPUC) and Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company (ESNG) each were presented with an Industry Leader Accident Prevention [...]

Dover, Delaware – At their meeting held today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) voted to increase the quarterly cash dividend on the Company’s common stock from $0.44 per share to $0.48 per share. The Board’s action raises the 2021 annualized dividend $0.16 per share from $1.76 to $1.92 per share, [...]

Earnings per share ("EPS")* from continuing operations was $1.96 for the first quarter of 2021, an increase of $0.19, or 10.7 percent, compared to $1.77 for the first quarter of 2020 Strong performance driven by over $17 million in additional gross margin** for the quarter Natural gas expansion projects, regulatory initiatives and contributions from [...]