EX-99.1 2 exhibit991-110806.htm YWC PRESS RELEASE 11-08-06 YWC Press Release 11-08-06

EXHIBIT 99.1


News Release
 
 
The York Water Company
   
130 East Market Street
Contact:
Jeffrey S. Osman, President
York, PA 17401
or
   
 
 
 
Kathleen M. Miller, Chief Financial Officer
   
Phone:
717-845-3601
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
     

YORK WATER COMPANY
REPORTS IMPROVED NINE-MONTH EARNINGS

York, Pennsylvania, November 8, 2006: The York Water Company’s (Nasdaq: YORW) President, Jeffrey S. Osman, announced today the Company’s financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2006.

President Osman reported that the first nine months' operating revenues of $21,295,000 increased 5.8% over the first nine months of 2005, and that the first nine months' net income of $4,464,000 increased 0.5% compared to the first nine months of 2005. President Osman also reported that third quarter operating revenues of $7,665,000 increased 6.4% over the third quarter of 2005, and that net income of $1,739,000 increased 0.2% compared to the third quarter of 2005. The increase in revenue is attributed to an increase in the customer base of approximately 2,400. Higher operating expenses slowed growth in net income for the periods.

During the first nine months of 2006, the Company incurred $16.7 million on construction projects, including an automated meter reading system, a company-wide computer system and additionally to expand and improve its service territory.


 
Period Ended September 30
 
In 000's (except per share)
 
Quarter
Nine Months
 
2006
2005
2006
2005
Water Operating Revenues
$7,665
$7,207
$21,295
$20,135
Net Income
$1,739
$1,735
$ 4,464
$ 4,443
Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding
10,432
10,369
10,417
10,351
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
$ 0.17
$ 0.17
$ 0.43
$ 0.43
Dividends Paid Per Common Share
$0.112
$0.104
$ 0.336
$ 0.312