Company: MSEX
Filing Date: 2025-04-10
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001174947-25-000561
Chunk: 22

Company: MIDDLESEX WATER CO
Filing Date: 2025-04-10
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 22
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 proper and timely notice in writing to the Corporate Secretary of the Company at 485C Route 1 South, Suite 400, Iselin, New Jersey 08830-0452. A shareholder’s notice to the Corporate Secretary must set forth as to each matter the shareholder proposes to bring before the Annual Meeting:

| a) | a brief description of the matter desired to be brought before the Annual Meeting and reasons for conducting such business at the Annual 
 Meeting,                                                                                                                                 |

| b) | the name and address, as they appear in the Company’s records, of the shareholder proposing such business, |

| c) | the class and number of shares of the Company which are beneficially owned by the shareholder and |

| d) | any material interest of the shareholder in such business. |

Middlesex Water Company 14 2025 Proxy Statement Shareholder Engagement We welcome the opportunity to engage with our shareholders to share our perspectives on and obtain their feedback on matters of mutual interest. We engage with the shareholders throughout the year to:

| • | Provide visibility and transparency into our business, financial and operational performance. |

| • | Learn from our shareholders what issues are most important to them and to hear our views on those issues. |

| • | Share our perspective on Company and industry developments and regulatory impacts. |

| • | Discuss and seek feedback on our corporate governance policies and practices as well as emerging trends. |

| • | Share our sustainability updates. |

| • | Seek feedback on our communications and disclosures to investors. |

How We Engage We approach shareholder engagement as an integrated, year-round process involving the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and our Investor Relations team. Throughout the year, we had dialogue with analysts, investors and others to inform and share our perspective and to solicit their feedback on our performance. This includes participation in virtual investor conferences, group and one-on-one meetings as well as our virtual annual shareholder meeting. We also share information in our Annual Report and Proxy Statement, press releases, SEC filings, quarterly shareholder letters, on our corporate and transfer agent website as well as in our Corporate Sustainability Report. Key Themes Discussed in 2024 Risk Management:Managing operational risks including those related to emerging contaminants, cyber threats, climate change and human capital management is critical to business success. Succession Planning:Recruitment and retention of qualified personnel to staff key leadership and technical positions remains a top priority. Committees of the Board The Board maintains standing committees to assist with the performance of its responsibilities. The number, structure and function of