Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend

DOVER, Del., Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Board of Directors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on the Company's common stock. The $0.2875 per share dividend will be paid on April 5, 2016 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on March 15, 2016.

Chesapeake has paid dividends to its shareholders without interruption for 55 years. During those 55 years, Chesapeake has either maintained or increased its annualized dividend.

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company engaged in natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and processing; and marketing; electricity distribution; propane gas distribution and wholesale marketing; and other businesses. Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation and the Chesapeake family of businesses is available at http://www.chpk.com or through our IR App. 

For more information, contact:Beth W. CooperSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer302.734.6799

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