SoCalGas Proposes $31/Share Buyout of Preferred Stock at 20%+ Premium

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Southern California Gas Co is seeking shareholder approval to retire all preferred stock for $31.00 per share, offering a substantial premium to simplify its capital structure and provide liquidity to preferred shareholders.

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• Preferred Stock Retirement Proposal

  Southern California Gas Co proposes to retire all outstanding Preferred Stock (79,011 shares) and Series A Preferred Stock (783,032 shares).

• Cash Payment at Significant Premium

  Holders will receive a cash payment of $31.00 per share, which represents a premium of over 20% above recent market prices (e.g., 90-day VWAP of ~$25.00-$25.50) and par value. The total payout for all preferred shares is approximately $26.7 million.

• Capital Structure Simplification

  The retirement will simplify the company's capital structure, leaving only common stock outstanding, all of which is owned by Pacific Enterprises, a subsidiary of Sempra.

• Shareholder Vote Required

  The proposal requires approval from a majority of outstanding shares of common stock, Preferred Stock, and Series A Preferred Stock, voting both together and as separate classes, at a special meeting scheduled for July 13, 2026.

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This preliminary proxy statement outlines Southern California Gas Company's proposal to retire all outstanding preferred stock (Preferred Stock and Series A Preferred Stock) for $31.00 per share. This represents a significant premium of over 20% compared to recent market prices and par value. The move aims to simplify the company's capital structure and offers preferred shareholders a liquid exit from illiquid, underperforming securities. The transaction requires approval from all classes of shareholders, including common stock (wholly owned by Pacific Enterprises, a Sempra subsidiary), and is supported by a fairness opinion.