Independent
Tenure on this board
10.8 yrs
Also a director at
New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR)
Meeting calendar
CWT · Annual meeting · Wednesday, May 20, 2026
California Water Service Group
11 nominees · 3 ballot items.
Election of eleven directors; advisory (non-binding) vote to approve executive compensation (Say-on-Pay); ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Market cap
$3.1B
1Y TSR
+9.7%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 24, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 20, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot3
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElection of eleven director nominees to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting.
- 2
Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation
ManagementBoard: FORNon-binding, advisory vote to approve the compensation of the named executive officers as disclosed in the proxy statement (Say-on-Pay).
- 3
Ratification of Selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2026
ManagementBoard: FORRatify the Audit Committee’s selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Group’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot11
Independent
Tenure on this board
8.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
2.7 yrs
Not independent
Tenure on this board
12.9 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
16.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
5.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.7 yrs
Also a director at
Avista Corp (AVA)
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.0 yrs
Also a director at
Ameresco Inc (AMRC)Centuri Holdings Inc (CTRI)
Independent
Tenure on this board
9.5 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
15.4 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.7 yrs
Also a director at
Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG)Primoris Services Corp (PRIM)
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.8% | 6,445,836 | $292M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.2% | 4,289,673 | $194M |
| 3 | T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. | 5.7% | 3,418,294 | $155M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.2% | 3,102,659 | $141M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 2,665,225 | $121M |
| 6 | Amundi | 4.3% | 2,588,234 | $117M |
| 7 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.0% | 1,810,775 | $82M |
| 8 | NUANCE INVESTMENTS, LLC | 2.7% | 1,603,748 | $73M |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 2.3% | 1,381,197 | $63M |
| 10 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2.3% | 1,353,179 | $61M |
Peers
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the California Water Service Group 2026 annual meeting?
- California Water Service Group (CWT) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
- What is the record date for the California Water Service Group 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the California Water Service Group 2026 meeting is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for California Water Service Group's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 11 director nominees at the California Water Service Group 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the California Water Service Group 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 3 proposals at the California Water Service Group 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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