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) November 4, 2009
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 001-14431 | 95-4676679 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
630 East Foothill Blvd. San Dimas, California | 91773 | |
(Address of principal executive | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
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Section 2-Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 4, 2009, American States Water Company released earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. 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
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished hereunder:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 4, 2009
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: | November 4, 2009 | /s/ Eva G. Tang |
Eva G. Tang | ||
Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial | ||
Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated November 4, 2009 |