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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) June 30, 2011
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SJW Corp.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 1-8966 77-0066628
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
110 W. Taylor Street, San Jose, California 95110
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(408) 279-7800
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
SJW Corp. and SJW Land Company Credit Agreement
On July 1, 2011 (the "Effective Date"), SJW Corp. (the "Company"), SJW
Land Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo") entered into an amendment to
their credit agreement dated May 27, 2010, as amended on December 16,
2010, to decrease the maximum principal amount available under the line
of credit from $45 million to $10 million and to modify the covenants
regarding the Company's funded debt to capitalization ratio and earnings
before interest and taxes coverage ratio ("SJW Corp. and SJW Land Company
Amendment"). Corresponding modifications were made to the related
promissory note dated May 27, 2010, as amended on December 16, 2010.
San Jose Water Company Credit Agreement
On the Effective Date, San Jose Water Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company, and Wells Fargo entered into an amendment to their credit
agreement dated May 27, 2010, as amended December 16, 2010, to increase
the maximum principal amount available under the line of credit from $50
million to $75 million and to modify the earnings before interest and
taxes coverage ratio covenant (the "San Jose Water Company Amendment").
Corresponding modifications were made to the related promissory note
dated May 27, 2010, as amended on December 16, 2010.
The foregoing descriptions of the SJW Corp. and SJW Land Company
Amendment, the San Jose Water Company Amendment and the modifications to
the related promissory notes are qualified in their entirety by reference
to the full terms and conditions of the agreements, which are filed as
Exhibit 10.1 and Exhibit 10.2 hereto and incorporated by reference.
The information set forth under Item 2.03 below is also incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation
Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant
On June 30, 2011, SJW Corp. (the "Company") entered into a Note Agreement
(the "Note Agreement") with The Prudential Insurance Company of America
(the "Purchaser"), pursuant to which the Company sold on the same date an
aggregate principal amount of $50 million of its 4.35% Senior Notes (the
"Notes") to the Purchaser. The Notes are an unsecured obligation of the
Company, due on June 30, 2021. Interest is payable semi-annually in
arrears on December 30th and June 30th.
The Note Agreement contains customary representations and warranties. The
Company has agreed to customary affirmative and negative covenants for as
long as the Notes are outstanding, including, subject to certain
exceptions and qualifications, among other things, (i) a minimum net
worth; and (ii) a debt to capitalization ratio. The Notes are subject to
customary events of default, the occurrence of which may result in all of
the Notes then outstanding becoming immediately due and payable.
The foregoing description of the Note Agreement does not purport to be
complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text
of the Note Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.3 and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure
A press release issued by the Company on July 6, 2011 relating to the
Note Agreement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated
by reference.
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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4.1 4.35% Senior Notes Due June 30, 2021. SJW Corp.
hereby agrees to furnish a copy of such Senior Notes
to the Commission upon request.
10.1 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement by and between
SJW Corp., SJW Land Company and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association dated July 1, 2011 and Second
Modification to Promissory Note dated July 1, 2011.
10.2 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement by and between
San Jose Water Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association dated July 1, 2011 and Second Modification
to Promissory Note dated July 1, 2011.
10.3 Note Agreement between SJW Corp. and The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, dated June 30, 2011.
99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2011.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
SJW Corp.
Date: July 7, 2011 By: /s/ James P. Lynch
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Name: James P. Lynch
Title: Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
EXHIBIT LIST
Exhibit No. Description
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4.1 4.35% Senior Notes Due June 30, 2021. SJW Corp.
hereby agrees to furnish a copy of such Senior Notes
to the Commission upon request.
10.1 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement by and between
SJW Corp., SJW Land Company and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association dated July 1, 2011 and Second
Modification to Promissory Note dated July 1, 2011.
10.2 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement by and between
San Jose Water Company and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association dated July 1, 2011 and Second Modification
to Promissory Note dated July 1, 2011.
10.3 Note Agreement between SJW Corp. and The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, dated June 30, 2011.
99.1 Press Release, dated July 6, 2011
