H2O AMERICA

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SJW Group focuses its business initiatives in three strategic areas:

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H2O America focuses its business initiatives in three strategic areas:

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SJW Group’s regulated utility operation is conducted through SJWC, CWC, TWC and MWC. SJW Group plans and applies a diligent and disciplined approach to maintaining and improving its water system infrastructures and also seeks to acquire regulated water systems adjacent to or near its existing service territory. CWC and TWC also provide regulated wastewater services.

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H2O America’s regulated utility operation is conducted through SJWC, CWC, TWC and MWC. H2O America plans and applies a diligent and disciplined approach to maintaining and improving its water system infrastructures and also seeks to acquire regulated water systems adjacent to or near its existing service territory. CWC and TWC also provide regulated wastewater services.

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Non-tariffed services provided by SJW Group’s subsidiaries include water system operations, maintenance agreements, antenna site leases under agreements with municipalities and other utilities, wholesale water service to adjacent utilities, wastewater services, and Linebacker©, an optional service line protection program covering a limited amount of the cost of repairs for leaking or broken water and wastewater service lines and in-home plumbing to eligible residential customers in Connecticut and water service lines to eligible residential customers in Maine.

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Non-tariffed services provided by H2O America’s subsidiaries include water system operations, maintenance agreements, antenna site leases under agreements with municipalities and other utilities, wholesale water service to adjacent utilities, wastewater services, and Linebacker®, an optional service line protection program covering a limited amount of the cost of repairs for leaking or broken water and wastewater service lines and in-home plumbing to eligible residential customers in Connecticut and water service lines to eligible residential customers in Maine.

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SJW Group also seeks appropriate non-tariffed business opportunities that complement its existing operations or that allow it to extend its core competencies beyond existing operations. SJW Group seeks opportunities to fully utilize its capabilities and existing capacity by providing services to other regional water systems, which also will benefit its existing regional customers.

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H2O America also seeks appropriate non-tariffed business opportunities that complement its existing operations or that allow it to extend its core competencies beyond existing operations. H2O America seeks opportunities to fully utilize its capabilities and existing capacity by providing services to other regional water systems, which also will benefit its existing regional customers.

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SJW Group also from time to time pursues opportunities to participate in out-of-region water and utility related services, particularly regulated water and wastewater businesses. SJW Group evaluates out-of-region and out-of-state opportunities that meet SJW Group’s risk and return profile.

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H2O America also from time to time pursues opportunities to participate in out-of-region water and utility related services, particularly regulated water and wastewater businesses. H2O America evaluates out-of-region and out-of-state opportunities that meet H2O America’s risk and return profile.

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The factors SJW Group considers in evaluating such opportunities include:

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The factors H2O America considers in evaluating such opportunities include:

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As part of our pursuit of the above three strategic areas, we consider from time-to-time opportunities to acquire businesses and assets. However, we cannot be certain we will be successful in identifying and consummating any strategic business combination or acquisitions relating to such opportunities. In addition, the execution of our business strategy will expose us to different risks than those associated with the current utility operations. We expect to incur costs in connection with the execution of this strategy and any integration of an acquired business could involve significant costs, the assumption of certain known and unknown liabilities related to the acquired assets, the diversion of management’s time and resources, the potential for a negative impact on SJW Group’s financial position and operating results, entering markets in which SJW Group has no or limited direct prior experience and the potential loss of key employees of any acquired company. Any strategic combination or acquisition we decide to undertake may also impact our ability to finance our business, affect our compliance with regulatory requirements, and impose additional burdens on our operations. Any businesses we acquire may not achieve sales, customer growth and projected profitability that would justify the investment. Any difficulties we encounter in the integration process, including the integration of controls necessary for internal control and financial reporting, could interfere with our operations, reduce our operating margins and adversely affect our internal controls. SJW Group cannot be certain that any transaction will be successful or that it will not materially harm operating results or our financial condition.

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As part of our pursuit of the above three strategic areas, we consider from time-to-time opportunities to acquire businesses and assets. The proposed transactions with Quadvest are an example of this strategy.

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Together, SJWC, excluding the Cupertino service concession arrangement operations, CWC, MWC and TWCare referred to as “Water Utility Services,” which is our single reportable segment. Other business activities that are not separately reportable segments are SJWC’s Cupertino service concession arrangement operations, TWOS, TWR, NEWUS, SJW Land Company and Chester Realty, Inc. and are collectively referred to as “Other Services.”

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Water Utility Services is our single reportable segment. Other business activities that are not separately reportable segments are SJWC’s City of Cupertino service concession arrangement operations, H2O America Land Company and Chester Realty, Inc, contract water and sewer operations and other water-related services provided by NEWUS and are collectively referred to as “Other Services.”

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SJW Group has identified accounting estimates delineated below as estimates critical to its business operations and the understanding of the results of operations. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. SJW Group bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.” SJW Group’s critical accounting estimates are as follows:

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H2O America has identified accounting estimates delineated below as estimates critical to its business operations and the understanding of the results of operations. The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. H2O America bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. For a detailed discussion on the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.” H2O America’s critical accounting estimates are as follows:

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Generally accepted accounting principles for water utilities include the recognition of regulatory assets and liabilities as permitted by ASC Topic 980. In accordance with ASC Topic 980, Water Utility Services, to the extent applicable, records regulatory assets for incurred costs that are deemed probable of recovery from customers. Also, Water Utility Services recognizes regulatory liabilities for amounts expected to be refunded to customers in the rate-making process and for amounts collected in advance of the related expenditures. Regulatory assets or liabilities are also recognized for special revenue programs such as WCMA and WRA in accordance with guidance on alternative revenue programs under ASC Topic 980, including the requirement that such revenues will be collected within 24 months of the year-end in which the revenue is recorded. A reserve is recorded for amounts SJW Group estimates will not be collected within the 24-month period. This reserve is based on an estimate of actual usage over the recovery period. The WCMA allows SJWC to track revenue, net of related water costs, associated with reduced sales due to water conservation and associated calls for water use reduction. SJWC records the lost revenue captured in the WCMA balancing accounts, including amounts related to a 20-basis point reduction in the authorized return on equity per the terms of the WCMA. Applicable drought surcharges collected are used to offset the revenue losses tracked in the WCMA. WRA, a decoupling mechanism authorized by PURA for CWC, mitigates risks associated with changes in demand. The WRA is used to reconcile actual water demands with the demands projected in the most recent general rate case and allows the company to implement a surcharge or sur-credit as necessary to recover or refund the revenues approved in the general rate case. The WRA allows the company to defer, as a regulatory asset or liability, the amount by which actual revenues deviate from the revenues allowed in the most recent general rate proceedings. Application of ASC Topic 980, including determining whether recovery is probable, requires significant judgement by management and includes assessing evidence that may exist prior to regulatory authorization, including regulatory rules and decisions, historical ratemaking practices, and other facts and circumstances that would indicate the recovery or refund is probable. The regulatory assets and liabilities recorded by Water Utility Services primarily relate to asset removal costs, the recognition of deferred income taxes for ratemaking versus tax accounting purposes, balancing and memorandum accounts, pensions and other postretirement benefits, and employee benefit costs. The disallowance of any asset in future ratemaking, including regulatory assets, would require Water Utility Services to immediately recognize the impact of the costs for financial reporting purposes. There were no material disallowances recognized during the years ende…

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GAAP for water utilities include the recognition of regulatory assets and liabilities as permitted by ASC Topic 980. In accordance with ASC Topic 980, Water Utility Services, to the extent applicable, records regulatory assets for incurred costs that are deemed probable of recovery from customers. Also, Water Utility Services recognizes regulatory liabilities for amounts expected to be refunded to customers in the ratemaking process and for amounts collected in advance of the related expenditures. Regulatory assets or liabilities are also recognized for special revenue programs such as WCMA and WRA in accordance with guidance on alternative revenue programs under ASC Topic 980, including the requirement that such revenues will be collected within 24 months of the year-end in which the revenue is recorded. A reserve is recorded for amounts H2O America estimates will not be collected within the 24-month period. This reserve is based on an estimate of actual usage over the recovery period. The WCMA allows SJWC to track revenue, net of related water costs, associated with reduced sales due to water conservation and associated calls for water use reduction. SJWC records the lost revenue captured in the WCMA balancing accounts, including amounts related to a 20-basis point reduction in the authorized return on equity per the terms of the WCMA. Applicable drought surcharges collected are used to offset the revenue losses tracked in the WCMA. WRA, a decoupling mechanism authorized by PURA for CWC, mitigates risks associated with changes in demand. The WRA is used to reconcile actual water demands with the demands projected in the most recent general rate case and allows the company to implement a surcharge or sur-credit as necessary to recover or refund the revenues approved in the general rate case. The WRA allows the company to defer, as a regulatory asset or liability, the amount by which actual revenues deviate from the revenues allowed in the most recent general rate proceedings. Application of ASC Topic 980, including determining whether recovery is probable, requires significant judgement by management and includes assessing evidence that may exist prior to regulatory authorization, including regulatory rules and decisions, historical ratemaking practices, and other facts and circumstances that would indicate the recovery or refund is probable. The regulatory assets and liabilities recorded by Water Utility Services primarily relate to asset removal costs, the recognition of deferred income taxes for ratemaking versus tax accounting purposes, balancing and memorandum accounts, pensions and other postretirement benefits, and employee benefit costs. The disallowance of any asset in future ratemaking, including regulatory assets, would require Water Utility Services to immediately recognize the impact of the costs for financial reporting purposes. There were no material disallowances recognized during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023.

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In assessing the probability criteria for balancing and memorandum accounts between general rate cases, SJWC considers evidence that may exist prior to CPUC authorization that would satisfy ASC Topic 980 subtopic 340-25 recognition criteria. Such evidence may include regulatory rules and decisions, past practices, and other facts and circumstances that would indicate that recovery or refund is probable. When such evidence provides sufficient support, the balances are recorded in SJW Group’s financial statements.

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In assessing the probability criteria for balancing and memorandum accounts between general rate cases, SJWC considers evidence that may exist prior to CPUC authorization that would satisfy ASC Topic 980 subtopic 340-25 recognition criteria. Such evidence may include regulatory rules and decisions, past practices, and other facts and circumstances that would indicate that recovery or refund is probable. When such evidence provides sufficient support, the balances are recorded in H2O America’s financial statements.

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Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually on October 1st or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. SJW Group first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. In assessing the qualitative factors, SJW Group considers the impact of these key factors: change in industry and competitive environment, financial performance, macroeconomic conditions, and other relevant Company-specific events. If SJW Group determines that as a result of the qualitative assessment it is more likely than not (> 50% likelihood) that the fair value is less than carrying amount, then a quantitative test is performed. SJW Group performed an impairment analysis as of October 1, 2024. The qualitative assessment found no indicators of impairment and therefore SJW Group did not perform the quantitative impairment test. No impairments occurred during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 or 2022.

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Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisition of a business. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment annually on October 1st or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. H2O America first performs a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test. In assessing the qualitative factors, H2O America considers the impact of these key factors: change in industry and competitive environment, financial performance, macroeconomic conditions, and other relevant Company-specific events. If H2O America determines that as a result of the qualitative assessment it is more likely than not (> 50% likelihood) that the fair value is less than carrying amount, then a quantitative test is performed. H2O America performed an impairment analysis as of October 1, 2025. The qualitative assessment found no indicators of impairment and therefore H2O America did not perform the quantitative impairment test. No impairments occurred during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 or 2023.

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SJW Group’s financial condition and results of operations are influenced by a variety of factors including the following:

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H2O America’s financial condition and results of operations are influenced by a variety of factors including the following:

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Pursuant to Texas regulation, TWC employs a historical test year. To address regulatory risk due to regulatory lag and changing legislation policies and regulations, rate cases may be filed as necessary in Texas, provided there is no current rate case outstanding. Further, rate cases may not be filed more frequently than once every 12 months. Additionally, to mitigate regulatory lag for capital improvements, Texas has implemented its first SIC. The SIC allows TWC to earn a return on some of its capital improvements made after 2020 through a surcharge to its customers. The SIC is a cost recovery mechanism that was adopted by the PUCT in 2021 and avoids the immediate need for a general rate case. The PUCT permits the acquisition of utilities using a process termed the Fair Market Value. This process brings in three appraisers to determine the market value of a system which the acquiring utility can apply as the value of utility plant included in rate base. In addition, after recent legislation the PUCT adopted rules allowing the application of the Filed Rate Doctrine. This allows water utilities the option of applying their previously approved rates to the customers of newly acquired systems, which encourages consolidation by minimizing rate case expenses.

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Pursuant to Texas regulation, TWC employs a historical test year. To address regulatory risk due to regulatory lag and changing legislation policies and regulations, rate cases may be filed as necessary in Texas, provided it has been more than 12 months since TWC’s most recent application to change rates was filed. Additionally, to mitigate regulatory lag for capital improvements, Texas implemented its first SIC in 2021. The SIC allows TWC to earn a return on some of its capital improvements made after 2020 through a monthly surcharge to its customers. An application for a SIC or SIC amendment may be filed once per year, and the initial approval of a SIC triggers a requirement to file a general rate case within four years of the date of approval. The PUCT permits the acquisition of utilities using FMV. This process brings in three appraisers to determine the market value of a system. The average of the three appraisals is then compared to the purchase price for the acquisition to determine the value of utility plant included in rate base. In addition, after recent legislation the PUCT adopted rules to allow a water utility to request to apply its current approved rates to the customers of newly acquired systems, which encourages consolidation and minimizes rate case expenses. During 2025, the Texas legislature passed House Bill 2712 which took effect on September 1, 2025 and allows water utilities to use future test year information for ratemaking purposes beginning with applications filed on or after September 1, 2026. The legislation was enacted to enable water utilities to seek rate recovery based on projected costs, encourage timely replacement of infrastructure and improve regulatory alignment with capital planning. Upon implementation of the law, water utilities will be able to utilize the future test year, historical test year or a combination of both when filing a general rate case.

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The water utility business is capital-intensive. In 2024 and 2023, company-funded capital improvements were $353,029 and $271,772, respectively, for additions to, or replacements of, property, plant and equipment for our Water Utility Services. We plan to spend approximately $451,000 in 2025 and $1,900,000 over the next five years for capital improvements. SJW Group funds these expenditures through a variety of sources, including earnings received from operations, debt and equity financing, and other borrowings. SJW Group relies upon lines of credit to fund capital expenditures in the short term and has historically issued long-term debt to refinance our short-term debt. While our ability to obtain financing will continue to be a key risk, we believe that based on our successful 2024 activities, we will have access to the external funding sources necessary to implement our ongoing capital investment programs in the future. See discussion below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional information on capital expenditures.

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The water utility business is capital-intensive. In 2025 and 2024, company-funded capital improvements were $489,607 and $353,029, respectively, for additions to, or replacements of, property, plant and equipment for our Water Utility Services. We plan to spend approximately $458,000 in 2026 which excludes amounts related to the Company’s previously announced acquisition of Quadvest L.P and $2,568,000 over the next five years for capital improvements inclusive of amounts related to the acquisition. In addition to these capital expenditures, Water Utility Services expects to incur approximately $100,000 over the next five years, including $25,000 in 2026, in capitalizable costs associated with cloud-based computing arrangements. H2O America funds these expenditures through a variety of sources, including earnings received from operations, debt and equity financing, and other borrowings. H2O America relies upon lines of credit to fund capital expenditures in the short term and has historically issued long-term debt to refinance our short-term debt. While our ability to obtain financing will continue to be a key risk, we believe that based on our successful 2025 activities, we will have access to the external funding sources necessary to implement our ongoing capital investment programs in the future. See discussion below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional information on capital expenditures.

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Water Utility Services’ operations are subject to water quality and pollution control regulations issued by the EPA and environmental laws and regulations administered by the respective states and local regulatory agencies. Under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Water Utility Services is subject to regulation by the EPA of the quality of water it sells and treatment techniques it uses to make the water potable. The EPA promulgates nationally applicable standards, including maximum contaminant levels for drinking water. Water Utility Services has implemented monitoring activities and installed specific water treatment improvements enabling it to comply with existing maximum contaminant levels and plan for compliance with future drinking water regulations. However, the EPA and the respective state agencies have continuing authority to issue additional regulations under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Water Utility Services incur substantial costs associated with compliance with environmental, health and safety and water quality regulation to which our water services are subject.

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Water Utility Services’ operations are subject to water quality and pollution control regulations issued by the EPA and environmental laws and regulations administered by the respective states and local regulatory agencies. Under the federal SDWA, Water Utility Services is subject to regulation by the EPA of the quality of water it sells and treatment techniques it uses to make the water potable. The EPA promulgates nationally applicable standards, including maximum contaminant levels for drinking water. Water Utility Services has implemented monitoring activities and installed specific water treatment improvements enabling it to comply with existing maximum contaminant levels and plan for compliance with future drinking water regulations. However, the EPA and the respective state agencies have continuing authority to issue additional regulations under the SDWA. Water Utility Services incur substantial costs associated with compliance with environmental, health and safety and water quality regulation to which our water services are subject.

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In April 2024, the EPA issued new national primary drinking water regulations for six PFAS substances. The regulations impose maximum contaminant levels and monitoring requirements for the nation’s water system for six PFAS chemicals under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The final regulation requires water systems to comply with PFAS monitoring and reporting requirements by 2027, and to comply with the maximum contaminant levels by 2029. SJW Group estimates capital expenditures of approximately $300,000 for PFAS treatment based on finalized maximum contaminant levels. See discussion below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional information on capital expenditures.

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In April 2024, the EPA issued new national primary drinking water regulations for six PFAS substances. The regulations impose maximum contaminant levels and monitoring requirements for the nation’s water system for six PFAS chemicals under the SDWA. The final regulation requires water systems to comply with PFAS monitoring and reporting requirements by 2027, and to comply with the maximum contaminant levels by 2029. H2O America estimates capital expenditures of approximately $400,000 for PFAS treatment based on finalized maximum contaminant levels. See discussion below under “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for additional information on capital expenditures.

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Water Utility Services’ operations require significant production inputs which result in substantial production expenses. These expenses include power, which is used to operate pumps and other equipment, purchased water and groundwater extraction charges. For 2024, production expenses accounted for 51% of our total operating expenses. Price increases associated with these production inputs would adversely impact our results of operations until rate relief is granted. However, for SJWC, the FCBA mitigates the cost of the water supply from changes and variations in quantities from each of these sources which affect the overall mix of the water supply.

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Water Utility Services’ operations require significant production inputs which result in substantial production expenses. These expenses include power, which is used to operate pumps and other equipment, purchased water and groundwater extraction charges. For 2025, production expenses accounted for 50% of our total operating expenses. Price increases associated with these production inputs would adversely impact our results of operations until rate relief is granted. However, for SJWC, the FCBA mitigates the cost of the water supply from changes and variations in quantities from each of these sources which affect the overall mix of the water supply.

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Customer growth in Water Utility Services is driven by: (i) organic population growth within our authorized service areas and (ii) the addition of new customers to our regulated customer base by acquiring regulated water systems adjacent to or near our existing service territories. We did not have any cash outflows for business acquisitions in 2024. During 2023 and 2022, we had cash outflows of 7,537 and $433, respectively, for business acquisitions which we believe will allow SJW Group to expand our regulated customer base. Before entering new regulated markets, we evaluate the regulatory environment to ensure that we will have the opportunity to achieve an appropriate rate of return on our investment while maintaining our high standards for quality, reliability and compliance with environmental, health and safety, and water quality standards.

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Customer growth in Water Utility Services is driven by: (i) organic population growth within our authorized service areas and (ii) the addition of new customers to our regulated customer base by acquiring regulated water systems adjacent to or near our existing service territories. We did not have any cash outflows for business acquisitions in 2025 or 2024. During the third quarter of 2025 we announced our anticipated acquisitions of Quadvest L.P and South Central Water Company both of which are expected to close in the second half of 2026. During 2023, we had cash outflows of $7,537, for business acquisitions which we believe will allow H2O America to expand our regulated customer base. Before entering new regulated markets, we evaluate the regulatory environment to ensure that we will have the opportunity to achieve an appropriate rate of return on our investment while maintaining our high standards for quality, reliability and compliance with environmental, health and safety, and water quality standards.

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The following is the change in customer usage in 2024 compared to 2023:

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The following is the change in combined residential and business customer usage in 2025 compared to 2024:

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, SJWC’s residential usage was lower by 9.3% and business usage was higher by 2.6%, respectively, than the amount authorized in our 2022-2024 general rate case. SJWC’s service area is currently under a voluntary 15% reduction of water consumption from its water wholesaler. To address the difference between conservation usage and authorized usage in the rate case, the CPUC has approved the activation of the WCMA. The WCMA is a temporary revenue protection mechanism, due to the voluntary 15% water reduction request, which tracks the divergence between authorized versus actual consumption in a balancing account for future recovery.

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For the year ended December 31, 2025, SJWC’s residential usage was lower by 14.6% and business usage was higher by 2.5%, respectively, than the amount authorized in our 2022-2024 general rate case. SJWC’s service area is currently under a voluntary 15% reduction of water consumption from its water wholesaler. To address the difference between conservation usage and authorized usage in the rate case, the CPUC has approved the activation of the WCMA. The WCMA is a temporary revenue protection mechanism, due to the voluntary 15% water reduction request, which tracks the divergence between authorized versus actual consumption in a balancing account for future recovery.

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With the availability of the WRA in Connecticut, which allows for recovery of authorized revenues, decreases in consumption year to year do not present the same financial risk as in our other water utility services utilities.

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With the availability of the WCMA in California and the WRA in Connecticut, which allows for recovery of authorized revenues, decreases in consumption year to year do not present the same financial risk as in our other water utility services utilities.

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See Item 1, “Business” and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for a discussion of SJW Group’s general business and regulatory activities.

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See Item 1, “Business” and Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for a discussion of H2O America’s general business, regulatory activities, and information about water supply.

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SJW Group’s consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $93,967, compared to $84,987 for the same period in 2023. This represents an increase of $8,980 or 11%, from 2023. The increase in net income was primarily driven by rate increases in California and Connecticut, higher customer usage, decreases in the allowance for credit losses, lower income tax expense attributable to a tax accounting method change, partially offset by higher water production expenses, higher administrative and general expenses, and higher depreciation and amortization expense primarily related to new utility plant additions.

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H2O America’s consolidated net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $102,578, compared to $93,967 for the same period in 2024. This represents an increase of $8,611 or 9%, from 2024. The increase in net income was primarily driven by higher revenue associated with rate increases in California and Connecticut partially offset by higher administrative and general expenses, higher water production expenses, lower customer usage, and higher depreciation and amortization expense primarily related to new utility plant additions.

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The revenue increase for Water Utility Services is primarily due to an increase in authorized rates in California and Maine which resulted in $23,045 of additional revenue, an increase in rates of $22,320 attributable to water supply costs that are passed through to customers, an increase of $3,929 from new customers, and regulatory mechanisms of $5,684, partially offset by decreases of $5,933 due to lower usage.

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The revenue increase consists of $54,519 for Water Utility Services which is primarily due to a $44,134 increase in authorized rates in California, Connecticut and Texas, an increase in rates of $23,281 attributable to water supply costs that are passed through to customers, an increase of $1,452 from new customers, and increases in services and other revenue of $859, partially offset by decreases of $7,987 in other regulatory mechanisms, and a decrease of $7,220 due to lower usage.

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The revenue increase for Water Utility Services is primarily due to an increase in authorized rates in California and Connecticut, which resulted in an additional $36,076 in revenue, an increase in rates of $26,057 attributable to water supply costs that are passed through to customers, an increase of $14,861 due to higher usage, an increase of $2,532 from new customers, and increases in services and other revenue of $7,642, partially offset by decreases of $6,633 in other regulatory mechanisms and a decrease of $2,459 in Other Services. The decrease in Other Services is primarily attributable to lower real estate activity.

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The revenue increase consists of $80,535 for Water Utility Services which is primarily due to an increase in authorized rates in California and Connecticut, which resulted in an additional $36,076 in revenue, an increase in rates of $26,057 attributable to water supply costs that are passed through to customers, an increase of $14,861 due to higher usage, an increase of $2,532 from new customers, and increases in services and other revenue of $7,642, partially offset by decreases of $6,633 in other regulatory mechanisms.

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Water production in 2024 increased by 1.7 billion gallons from 2023. The changes are primarily attributable to changes in consumption by customers driven primarily by weather conditions in our service areas.

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Water production in 2025 increased by 0.2 billion gallons from 2024. The changes are primarily attributable to increase in consumption by customers in Connecticut partially offset by decrease in consumption by customers in California.

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The contract water rates for SJWC are determined by Valley Water. These rates are adjusted periodically and coincide with Valley Water’s fiscal year, which ends on June 30. The contract water rate for Valley Water’s fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023 was $7.194 million, $6.411 million, and $5.644 million per billion gallons, respectively. The contractual cost of the groundwater extraction charge for water pumped from the ground basin was $6.840 million, $6.058 million, and $5.290 million per billion gallons for Valley Water’s fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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The contract water rates for SJWC are determined by Valley Water. These rates are adjusted periodically and coincide with Valley Water’s fiscal year, which ends on June 30. The contract water rate for Valley Water’s fiscal years 2026, 2025 and 2024 was $7.872 million, $7.194 million, and $6.411 million per billion gallons, respectively. The contractual cost of the groundwater extraction charge for water pumped from the ground basin was $7.519 million, $6.840 million, and $6.058 million per billion gallons for Valley Water’s fiscal years 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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CWC has an agreement with RWA to purchase water. The agreement was signed in April 2006 and became effective upon the receipt of all regulatory approvals in 2008 and will remain in effect for a minimum of 50 years upon becoming effective. CWC will pay RWA $75 per year as part of a capacity agreement, for a total of 14 years, starting on the effective date of the agreement. In addition, CWC has the option, but is under no obligation, to purchase up to one million gallons of water per day at the then current wholesale rates per the agreement ($3.1 million per billion gallons as of December 31, 2024). CWC has an agreement with the MDC to purchase water from MDC to serve the Unionville system. The agreement became effective on October 6, 2000 and has a term of 50 years beginning May 19, 2003, the date the water supply facilities related to the agreement were placed in service. CWC has agreed to purchase 0.28 billion gallons of water annually from MDC. The rate charged by the MDC at December 31, 2024 were three dollars and eighty cents per hundred cubic feet.

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CWC has an agreement with RWA to purchase water from RWA. The agreement was signed in April 2006 and became effective upon the receipt of all regulatory approvals in 2008 and will remain in effect for a minimum of 50 years upon becoming effective. In addition, CWC is able, but under no obligation, to purchase up to one million gallons of water per day at the then-current wholesale rates per the agreement, $3.1 million per billion gallons as of December 31, 2025. CWC has an agreement with MDC to purchase water from MDC to serve the Unionville system. The agreement became effective on

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MWC has an agreement with the Kennebec Water District for potable water service. The agreement has been in place for 20 years and was extended on November 7, 2020 for a new term of up to 20 years. MWC guarantees a minimum consumption of 0.05 billion gallons of water annually. Water sales to MWC are billed at a wholesale discount of twenty cents per hundred cubic feet of water below Kennebec Water District's tariffed rates. The current tariff rate was one dollar and fifty-one cents per hundred cubic feet as of December 31, 2024.

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MWC had an agreement with the Kennebec Water District for potable water service. The agreement had previously been in place for 20 years prior to being renewed on November 7, 2020. The renewal contained an initial term of five years and the ability to renew for up to 20 years at Kennebec Water District’s option. In November 2025, the agreement was terminated and MWC transitioned from the previously negotiated rate to a standard tariff rate. MWC guarantees a minimum consumption of 0.05 billion gallons of water annually. Through November 2025, water sales to MWC were billed at a wholesale discount of $0.20 per hundred cubic feet of water below Kennebec Water District's tariffed rates. The current tariff rate was $1.51 per hundred cubic feet as of December 31, 2025.

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Property taxes and other non-income taxes for 2024 increased $1,453 from 2023. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in property taxes due to utility plant additions and payroll taxes due to increases in wages and headcount.

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Property taxes and other non-income taxes increased $1,758 in 2025. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in property taxes due to utility plant additions and higher payroll taxes due to increases in wages and headcount.

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Depreciation and amortization expense increased $6,987 in 2024 from 2023. The increases were primarily due to increases in depreciation related to new utility plant additions.

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Depreciation and amortization expense increased $2,468 in 2025. The increase was primarily due to new utility plant additions.

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The change in other (expense) income in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to lower income from certain service and other activities, an increase in interest expense due to higher average balances and interest rates, and higher charitable contributions, offset by higher benefits from the non-service component of pension cost.

Current wording

The change in other (expense) income in 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily due to higher income from the equity portion of the Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (“AFUDC”), and an increase in pension non-service credit, partially offset by an increase in interest expense related to higher debt balances partially offset by lower interest rates. AFUDC income increased due to higher construction work in progress balances from ongoing capital projects, resulting in greater capitalization of financing costs.

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SJW Group’s consolidated weighted-average cost of long-term debt, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, was 4.12% and 3.97% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Cost of borrowing on the lines of credit averaged 6.44% and 6.29% for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

H2O America’s consolidated weighted-average cost of long-term debt, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, was 4.38% and 4.12% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. Cost of borrowing on the lines of credit averaged 5.34% and 6.44% for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

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Income tax expense for 2024 was $8,970, compared to $5,956 in 2023. The effective consolidated income tax rate was 9% for 2024 and 7% for 2023. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to the year-over-year effect of the higher uncertain tax position reserve release in 2023 and tax deficiencies related to share-based payments in 2024, partially offset by the benefit of a tax accounting method change in 2024.

Current wording

Income tax expense for 2025 was $12,355, compared to $8,970 in 2024. The effective consolidated income tax rate was 11% for 2025 and 9% for 2024. The increase in the effective income tax rate was primarily due to a lower uncertain tax position reserve release and lower reversals of excess deferred income taxes, and the cumulative catch-up adjustment relating to the accounting method change filed in 2024 that resulted in reduced income tax expense for 2024, partially offset by higher flow through tax benefits.

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The change in other comprehensive income in 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily due to the change in the benefit obligation for CWC’s supplemental executive retirement plan primarily as a result of changes in the discount rate and the unrealized gain on its investments.

Current wording

The change in other comprehensive income in 2025 compared to 2024 was primarily due to the change in the benefit obligation for CWC’s supplemental executive retirement plan primarily as a result of changes in the discount rate.

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Water Utility Services’ business derives the majority of its revenue directly from residential and business customers. Management believes that the collection rate for its accounts receivables will continue to improve as service disconnections return to normal. On December 28, 2023, SJWC submitted the application through the State of California Water and Wastewater Arrearages Payment Program to relieve outstanding payment delinquencies for customer accounts greater than 60-days past due as of December 31, 2022. We received $9,130 in the second quarter of 2024 under the State of California Water and Wastewater Arrearages Payment Program.

Current wording

Water Utility Services’ business derives the majority of its revenue directly from residential and business customers. Management asserts that the collection rate for its accounts receivables has improved as the ability to use service disconnections have returned to normal. On December 28, 2023, SJWC submitted the application through the State of California Water and Wastewater Arrearages Payment Program to relieve outstanding payment delinquencies for customer accounts greater than 60- days past due as of December 31, 2022. We received $9,130 in the second quarter of 2024 under the State of California Water and Wastewater Arrearages Payment Program.

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Funds collected from Water Utility Services’ customers are used to pay for water production expenses, in addition to costs associated with general operations. Funds were also generated from borrowings. In 2024, SJW Group and its subsidiaries obtained $185,329 in funds from new long-term debt and $85,008 in funds from equity issuances. From these amounts, SJW Group funded its 2024 capital expenditure programs, refinanced certain short and long-term borrowings, and funded working capital. See Note 4 and Note 6 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for discussion on the equity and debt financing activities of SJW Group. In addition, SJW Group paid cash dividends of $52,132 during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Current wording

Funds collected from Water Utility Services’ customers are used to pay for water production expenses, in addition to costs associated with general operations. Funds were also generated from borrowings. In 2025, H2O America and its subsidiaries obtained $185,167 in funds from new long-term debt and $122,808 in funds from equity issuances. From these amounts, H2O America funded its 2025 capital expenditure programs, refinanced certain short and long-term borrowings, and funded working capital. See Note 4 and Note 6 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for discussion on the equity and debt financing activities of H2O America. In addition, H2O America paid cash dividends of $58,645 during the year ended December 31, 2025.

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In 2024, the common dividends declared and paid on SJW Group’s common stock represented 55% of net income. Dividends have been paid on SJW Group’s and its predecessor’s common stock for 325 consecutive quarters and the annual dividend amount has increased in each of the last 57 years. While historically SJW Group has generally paid dividends equal to approximately 50% to 60% of its net income, SJW Group cannot guarantee that this trend will continue in the future.

Current wording

In 2025, the common dividends declared and paid on H2O America’s common stock represented 57% of net income. Dividends have been paid on H2O America’s and its predecessor’s common stock for 329 consecutive quarters and the annual dividend amount has increased in each of the last 58 years. While historically H2O America has generally paid dividends equal to approximately 50% to 60% of its net income, H2O America cannot guarantee that this trend will continue in the future.

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In 2024, SJW Group generated cash flow from operations of $195,526 compared to $190,831 in 2023. Cash flow from operations is primarily generated by net income from revenue producing activities, adjusted for non-cash expenses for depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based compensation, allowance for equity funds used during construction, gains on the sale of assets, and other changes in working capital items. Cash flow from operations increased in 2024 by $4,695. The increase was primarily due to a combination of the following factors: (1) an increase of $36,057 due to higher net income adjusted for non-cash items, (2) an increase of $4,060 attributable to tax accruals, and (3) an increase of $2,568 for other assets and liabilities, offset by (4) an up-front service concession fee payments related to Cupertino for $23,900, and (5) a decrease in collections against our regulatory assets and liabilities, which generated a decrease of $14,090.

Current wording

In 2025, H2O America generated cash flow from operations of $244,803 compared to $195,526 during 2024. Cash flow from operations are primarily generated by net income from revenue producing activities, adjusted for non-cash expenses for depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, share-based compensation, allowance for equity funds used during construction, gains on the sale of assets, and other changes in working capital items.