UNITED STATES
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 (Date of earliest event reported) August 4, 2005
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| California | | 001-14431 | | 95-4676679 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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630 East Foothill Blvd.
San Dimas, California
(Address of principal
executive offices) | | | | 91773
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| California | | 001-12008 | | 95-1243678 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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630 East Foothill Blvd.
San Dimas, California
(Address of principal
executive offices) | | | | 91773
(Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
Check the appropriate box below if theForm 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing requirement of the registrant under any of the following provisions (seeGeneral Instruction A.2 below):
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Section 1-Registrant’s Business and Operations
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| Item 1.01. | | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement |
The Board approved an amendment to the form of the Company’s three year dividend equivalent rights certificate to permit a grantee to continue to receive dividend equivalents after termination of employment, unless the grantee’s employment is terminated for cause. A copy of the American States Water Company Three Year Dividend Equivalent Right Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions are attached hereto as Exhibit 9.01.
Section 2-Financial Information
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| Item 2.02. | | Results of Operations and Financial Condition |
On August 4, 2005 American States Water Company released earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005. A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This Form 8-K and the attached exhibits are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits
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| Item 9.01 | | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
The following exhibit is filed hereunder:
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| | | Exhibit 9.01: | | Form of American States Water Company Three Year Dividend Equivalent Right Certificate, including Terms and Conditions |
The following exhibit is furnished hereunder:
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| | | Exhibit 99.1: | | Press Release dated August 4, 2005 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
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| Date: August 4, 2005 | /s/ Robert J. Sprowls | |
| | Robert J. Sprowls | |
| | Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 9.01 | | Form of American States Water Company Three Year Dividend Equivalent Right Certificate and Statement of Terms and Conditions |
| 99.1 | | Press Release dated August 4, 2005 |
