The board of directors of New Jersey Resources (NJR) approved an increase in the quarterly dividend rate to 47.5c per share from $0.45 per share. The new quarterly rate will be effective with the dividend payable October 1 to shareowners of record on September 22. The new annual dividend rate will be $1.90 per share. Steve Westhoven, President and CEO of NJR, stated, “This dividend increase reflects our continued commitment to delivering long-term value for shareholders. It highlights the Board’s confidence in our financial strength and strategic direction as we advance initiatives that support sustainable growth and stakeholder success.”
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