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To: Tom C who wrote (5695)	9/3/2010 7:01:38 PM
From: Tom C	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34328

Earlier this week I said I was looking for an additional utility or two. From the conversation since that time I have the following list of securities to research. Did I miss any? SCG EXC, CEG, CNP, PGN, SO, D, NST. Thanks.

To: Tom C who wrote (5695)	9/4/2010 12:41:48 AM
From: chowder	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34328

SPH is actually on my buy list along with several other companies. I just haven't gotten around to buying it yet because I'm trying to stay diversified as I continue to buy additional equities. Yield of 6.70% is excellent and for a high yield like that, I think their 5 yr dividend growth rate of 6.55% (CAGR) is excellent. The payout ratio is up this year. It isn't historically that high. ROE looks impressive at 31.29% Operating margins around 15% look good too. And they have increased dividends for 11 consecutive years. It wasn't a priority buy for me, but I like them.