SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report November 21, 2003 Commission File Number 1-6364 SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) New Jersey 22-1901645 (State of incorporation) (IRS employer identification no.) 1 South Jersey Plaza, Folsom, New Jersey 08037 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (609) 561-9000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Item 5. Other Events The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 5, "Other Events." On November 21, 2003, South Jersey Industries (SJI) issued a press release announcing the appointment of Edward J. Graham to the position of President and CEO, effective February 1, 2004. Graham, who joined SJI in 1981, previously held the position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Charles Biscieglia retires from the role of CEO, also effective February 1, 2004, but will continue as Chairman of the Board for SJI. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and hereby incorporated by reference. Exhibit Index (99) Press release, dated: November 21, 2003, issued by South Jersey Industries. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be singed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES By: /s/ David A. Kindlick --------------------------------- David A. Kindlick Vice President, Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer Date: November 21, 2003