SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE) updated its financial outlook in advance of its financial analyst conference today in San Diego.

The company reaffirmed earnings-per-share guidance for 2012 of $4.00 to $4.30 and also provided guidance for earnings per share of $4.10 to $4.40 for 2013.  In addition, the company set an earnings-per-share target of $5.50 to $6.00 for 2016. 

During a live webcast at 12:30 p.m. EDT today, Sempra Energy's management team will provide an update on Sempra Energy's strategic plan.  

At the conference, Sempra Energy officials also will detail the company's capital-expenditure plan and forecasted earnings by business unit. From 2012 through 2016, the company expects annual capital expenditures and investments to average approximately $2.7 billion.

Internet users may listen to the live webcast at www.sempra.com by clicking on the "Investor" section and also find conference presentation slides at the same location.  A replay of the conference will be available on the site 24 hours after the conference.

Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2011 revenues of $10 billion.  The Sempra Energy companies' 17,500 employees serve more than 31 million consumers worldwide.

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This press release contains forecasts and projections of future results, including the company's 2012-16 outlook.  These forecasts and projections and other forward-looking statements speak only as of March 29, 2012, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forecasts or projections or other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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