Unitil Shareholders Elect Directors at Annual Meeting

HAMPTON, N.H., April 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Unitil Corporation (NYSE:UTL) () held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders today at the corporate office in Hampton, New Hampshire, and online via live webcast. Shareholders elected Suzanne Foster, Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., and Justine Vogel to the Board of Directors each for a term of three years. Shareholders also ratified the selection of Deloitte & Touche, LLP as independent registered public accountants for 2021. Additionally, the required shareholder advisory vote concerning executive compensation, also known as “say on pay,” was approved by 94.4% of shareholders.

Following the business of the formal meeting, Thomas P. Meissner, Jr., Unitil's Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, presented highlights from 2020 as well as the outlook for economic growth for the coming year, and an overview of the utility industry’s transition to a low-carbon future. Mr. Meissner's presentation is available in the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at .

About Unitil Corporation

Unitil Corporation provides energy for life by safely and reliably delivering natural gas and electricity in New England. We are committed to the communities we serve and to developing people, business practices, and technologies that lead to the delivery of dependable, more efficient energy. Unitil Corporation is a public utility holding company with operations in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Together, Unitil’s operating utilities serve approximately 107,100 electric customers and 85,600 natural gas customers. For more information about our people, technologies, and community involvement please visit .

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