Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2018 | Nov. 02, 2018 | |
Document and Entity Information | ||
Entity Registrant Name | AMERICAN STATES WATER CO | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,056,903 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 36,745,039 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,018 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Property, Plant and Equipment | ||
Regulated utility plant, at cost | $ 1,795,500 | $ 1,722,421 |
Non-utility property, at cost | 23,759 | 15,941 |
Utility plant, at cost | 1,819,259 | 1,738,362 |
Less - Accumulated depreciation | (556,344) | (533,370) |
Net property, plant and equipment | 1,262,915 | 1,204,992 |
Other Property and Investments | ||
Goodwill | 1,116 | 1,116 |
Other property and investments | 26,386 | 24,070 |
Total other property and investments | 27,502 | 25,186 |
Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,976 | 214 |
Accounts receivable - customers, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 29,915 | 26,127 |
Unbilled receivable | 25,215 | 26,411 |
Receivable from the U.S. government | 21,095 | 3,725 |
Other accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 2,411 | 8,251 |
Income taxes receivable | 730 | 4,737 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost | 5,622 | 4,795 |
Regulatory assets — current | 22,130 | 34,220 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 6,915 | 5,596 |
Contract with Customer, Asset, Gross, Current | 18,889 | 0 |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts (Note 2) | 0 | 41,387 |
Total current assets | 134,898 | 155,463 |
Regulatory and Other Assets | ||
Account Receivable from US Government, Net,Noncurrent | 33,873 | 0 |
Contract with Customer, Asset, Gross, Noncurrent | 154 | 0 |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts (Note 2) | 0 | 25,426 |
Other | 5,700 | 5,667 |
Total regulatory and other assets | 39,727 | 31,093 |
Total Assets | 1,465,042 | 1,416,734 |
Capitalization | ||
Outstanding: 36,745,039 shares in 2018 and 36,680,794 shares in 2017 | 253,251 | 250,124 |
Earnings reinvested in the business | 300,910 | 279,821 |
Total common shareholders’ equity | 554,161 | 529,945 |
Long-term debt | 281,010 | 321,039 |
Total capitalization | 835,171 | 850,984 |
Current Liabilities | ||
Notes payable to bank | 0 | 59,000 |
Long-term debt — current | 40,320 | 324 |
Accounts payable | 50,448 | 50,978 |
Income taxes payable | 1,049 | 225 |
Accrued other taxes | 10,311 | 7,344 |
Accrued employee expenses | 11,633 | 12,969 |
Accrued interest | 6,560 | 3,861 |
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts | 1,143 | 2,941 |
Contract liabilities (Note 2) | 8,942 | 3,911 |
Other | 12,780 | 15,109 |
Total current liabilities | 143,186 | 156,662 |
Other Credits | ||
Notes Payable to Bank, Noncurrent | 70,000 | 0 |
Advances for construction | 67,467 | 67,465 |
Contributions in aid of construction — net | 123,686 | 123,602 |
Deferred income taxes | 114,925 | 115,703 |
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | 43,766 | 32,178 |
Unamortized investment tax credits | 1,384 | 1,436 |
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits | 54,239 | 57,695 |
Other | 11,218 | 11,009 |
Total other credits | 486,685 | 409,088 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Total Capitalization and Liabilities | 1,465,042 | 1,416,734 |
Golden State Water Company | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment | ||
Utility plant, at cost | 1,795,500 | 1,722,421 |
Less - Accumulated depreciation | (546,310) | (524,481) |
Net property, plant and equipment | 1,249,190 | 1,197,940 |
Other Property and Investments | ||
Total other property and investments | 24,290 | 21,956 |
Current Assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 153 | 214 |
Accounts receivable - customers, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 29,915 | 26,127 |
Unbilled receivable | 19,987 | 18,852 |
Other accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | 1,350 | 6,105 |
Income taxes receivable from Parent | 1,559 | 6,590 |
Materials and supplies, at average cost | 4,674 | 4,046 |
Regulatory assets — current | 22,130 | 34,220 |
Prepayments and other current assets | 5,796 | 5,090 |
Total current assets | 85,564 | 101,244 |
Regulatory and Other Assets | ||
Other | 5,685 | 5,683 |
Total regulatory and other assets | 5,685 | 5,683 |
Total Assets | 1,364,729 | 1,326,823 |
Capitalization | ||
Outstanding: 36,745,039 shares in 2018 and 36,680,794 shares in 2017 | 244,716 | 242,181 |
Earnings reinvested in the business | 243,660 | 232,193 |
Total common shareholders’ equity | 488,376 | 474,374 |
Long-term debt | 281,010 | 321,039 |
Total capitalization | 769,386 | 795,413 |
Current Liabilities | ||
Intercompany payable | 50,475 | 34,836 |
Long-term debt — current | 40,320 | 324 |
Accounts payable | 44,798 | 42,497 |
Accrued other taxes | 10,197 | 7,108 |
Accrued employee expenses | 10,046 | 11,338 |
Accrued interest | 6,298 | 3,585 |
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts | 1,143 | 2,941 |
Other | 11,469 | 14,705 |
Total current liabilities | 174,746 | 117,334 |
Other Credits | ||
Advances for construction | 67,467 | 67,465 |
Contributions in aid of construction — net | 123,686 | 123,602 |
Deferred income taxes | 118,935 | 120,780 |
Regulatory Liability, Noncurrent | 43,766 | 32,178 |
Unamortized investment tax credits | 1,384 | 1,436 |
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits | 54,239 | 57,695 |
Other | 11,120 | 10,920 |
Total other credits | 420,597 | 414,076 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Total Capitalization and Liabilities | $ 1,364,729 | $ 1,326,823 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 60,000,000 | 60,000,000 |
Accounts receivable - customers, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 844 | $ 806 |
Other accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 59 | $ 235 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 36,745,039 | 36,680,794 |
Golden State Water Company | ||
Common Stock, Shares Authorized | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Accounts receivable - customers, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 844 | $ 806 |
Other accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 59 | $ 59 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 146 | 146 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCO
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Operating Revenues | ||||
Water | $ 87,689 | $ 91,919 | $ 228,834 | $ 239,057 |
Electric Revenue | 7,875 | 7,994 | 25,548 | 26,108 |
Contracted services | 28,618 | 24,505 | 71,429 | 71,258 |
Revenues | 124,182 | 124,418 | 325,811 | 336,423 |
Operating Expenses | ||||
Water purchased | 21,842 | 20,576 | 52,057 | 50,619 |
Power purchased for pumping | 3,217 | 2,913 | 7,141 | 6,667 |
Groundwater production assessment | 5,961 | 5,870 | 15,146 | 14,176 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power | 2,647 | 2,439 | 8,439 | 7,847 |
Supply cost balancing accounts | (5,212) | (4,621) | (11,110) | (11,663) |
Other operation | 8,355 | 7,657 | 24,125 | 21,989 |
Administrative and general | 21,570 | 21,823 | 62,076 | 62,519 |
Depreciation and amortization | 10,118 | 9,854 | 29,794 | 29,184 |
Maintenance | 3,422 | 3,222 | 10,921 | 10,292 |
Property and other taxes | 4,692 | 4,475 | 13,863 | 13,386 |
ASUS construction | 13,620 | 11,693 | 35,168 | 34,589 |
Gain on sale of assets | (25) | (17) | (43) | (8,318) |
Total operating expenses | 90,207 | 85,884 | 247,577 | 231,287 |
Operating Income | 33,975 | 38,534 | 78,234 | 105,136 |
Other Income and Expenses | ||||
Interest expense | (5,948) | (5,775) | (17,919) | (17,606) |
Interest income | 641 | 321 | 1,813 | 1,200 |
Other, net | 1,223 | 434 | 1,844 | 1,439 |
Total other income and expenses | (4,084) | (5,020) | (14,262) | (14,967) |
Income from operations before income tax expense | 29,891 | 33,514 | 63,972 | 90,169 |
Income tax expense | 6,939 | 12,508 | 13,890 | 33,670 |
Net Income | $ 22,952 | $ 21,006 | $ 50,082 | $ 56,499 |
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic | 36,737 | 36,659 | 36,728 | 36,625 |
Basic Earnings Per Common Share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.62 | $ 0.57 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.53 |
Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares (in shares) | 36,950 | 36,856 | 36,935 | 36,813 |
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.62 | $ 0.57 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.53 |
Dividends Paid Per Common Share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.275 | $ 0.255 | $ 0.785 | $ 0.739 |
Golden State Water Company | ||||
Operating Revenues | ||||
Water | $ 87,689 | $ 91,919 | $ 228,834 | $ 239,057 |
Electric Revenue | 7,875 | 7,994 | 25,548 | 26,108 |
Revenues | 95,564 | 99,913 | 254,382 | 265,165 |
Operating Expenses | ||||
Water purchased | 21,842 | 20,576 | 52,057 | 50,619 |
Power purchased for pumping | 3,217 | 2,913 | 7,141 | 6,667 |
Groundwater production assessment | 5,961 | 5,870 | 15,146 | 14,176 |
Utilities Operating Expense, Purchased Power | 2,647 | 2,439 | 8,439 | 7,847 |
Supply cost balancing accounts | (5,212) | (4,621) | (11,110) | (11,663) |
Other operation | 6,570 | 6,493 | 19,423 | 18,142 |
Administrative and general | 16,367 | 16,929 | 46,693 | 48,285 |
Depreciation and amortization | 9,623 | 9,509 | 28,387 | 28,341 |
Maintenance | 2,709 | 2,692 | 9,034 | 8,662 |
Property and other taxes | 4,300 | 4,144 | 12,690 | 12,316 |
Gain on sale of assets | 0 | (17) | 0 | (8,318) |
Total operating expenses | 68,024 | 66,927 | 187,900 | 175,074 |
Operating Income | 27,540 | 32,986 | 66,482 | 90,091 |
Other Income and Expenses | ||||
Interest expense | (5,781) | (5,638) | (17,397) | (17,170) |
Interest income | 451 | 318 | 1,288 | 1,175 |
Other, net | 1,123 | 483 | 1,827 | 1,587 |
Total other income and expenses | (4,207) | (4,837) | (14,282) | (14,408) |
Income from operations before income tax expense | 23,333 | 28,149 | 52,200 | 75,683 |
Income tax expense | 5,414 | 10,813 | 11,743 | 29,235 |
Net Income | $ 17,919 | $ 17,336 | $ 40,457 | $ 46,448 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||
Net income | $ 50,082 | $ 56,499 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 29,973 | 29,365 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 588 | 720 |
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits | (2,732) | 9,004 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,648 | 2,303 |
Gain on sale of assets | (43) | (8,318) |
Other — net | (566) | (802) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable — customers | (4,385) | (10,683) |
Unbilled receivable | 1,196 | (1,442) |
Other accounts receivable | 5,849 | (1,951) |
Receivables from the U.S. government | (14,818) | 1,355 |
Materials and supplies | (827) | (1,083) |
Prepayments and other assets | (1,319) | (1,401) |
Increase(Decrease) in Contract Assets | 11,345 | 0 |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts | 0 | 7,576 |
Regulatory assets | 22,945 | 10,344 |
Accounts payable | (2,108) | 5,337 |
Income taxes receivable/payable | 4,831 | 23,657 |
Contract liabilities / Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on contracts | 5,031 | 203 |
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefits | (2,305) | (2,285) |
Other liabilities | 2,020 | 1,831 |
Net cash provided | 108,405 | 120,229 |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||
Capital expenditures | (87,328) | (77,896) |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 63 | 34,324 |
Other investing activities | (1,492) | (1,299) |
Net cash used | (88,757) | (44,871) |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||
Proceeds from stock option exercises | 348 | 884 |
Receipt of advances for and contributions in aid of construction | 4,363 | 6,132 |
Refunds on advances for construction | (3,223) | (3,477) |
Retirement or repayments of long-term debt | (326) | (320) |
Net change in notes payable to banks | 11,000 | (44,000) |
Dividends paid | (28,831) | (27,064) |
Other financing activities | (1,217) | (1,288) |
Net cash used | (17,886) | (69,133) |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,762 | 6,225 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 214 | 436 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 1,976 | 6,661 |
Non-cash transactions: | ||
Accrued payables for investment in utility plant | 21,703 | 21,978 |
Property installed by developers and conveyed | 1,968 | 1,796 |
Golden State Water Company | ||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities: | ||
Net income | 40,457 | 46,448 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 28,566 | 28,522 |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 597 | 563 |
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits | (3,797) | 9,139 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,264 | 1,970 |
Gain on sale of assets | 0 | (8,318) |
Other — net | (543) | (866) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable — customers | (4,385) | (10,683) |
Unbilled receivable | (1,135) | (3,138) |
Other accounts receivable | 4,755 | (1,658) |
Materials and supplies | (628) | (891) |
Prepayments and other assets | (708) | (976) |
Regulatory assets | 22,945 | 10,344 |
Accounts payable | 726 | 5,999 |
Intercompany receivable/payable | (361) | (623) |
Income taxes receivable/payable from/to Parent | 5,031 | 22,992 |
Accrued pension and other post-retirement benefits | (2,305) | (2,285) |
Other liabilities | 1,283 | 1,905 |
Net cash provided | 93,762 | 98,444 |
Cash Flows From Investing Activities: | ||
Capital expenditures | (79,240) | (76,373) |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 0 | 34,324 |
Other investing activities | (1,492) | (1,299) |
Net cash used | (80,732) | (43,348) |
Cash Flows From Financing Activities: | ||
Receipt of advances for and contributions in aid of construction | 4,363 | 6,132 |
Refunds on advances for construction | (3,223) | (3,477) |
Retirement or repayments of long-term debt | (326) | (320) |
Net change in intercompany borrowings | (16,000) | 32,000 |
Dividends paid | (28,850) | (18,300) |
Other financing activities | (1,055) | (1,086) |
Net cash used | (13,091) | (49,051) |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | (61) | 6,045 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 214 | 209 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 153 | 6,254 |
Non-cash transactions: | ||
Accrued payables for investment in utility plant | 21,703 | 21,975 |
Property installed by developers and conveyed | $ 1,968 | $ 1,796 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Nature of Operations : American States Water Company (“AWR”) is the parent company of Golden State Water Company (“GSWC”) and American States Utility Services, Inc. (“ASUS”) (and its subsidiaries, Fort Bliss Water Services Company (“FBWS”), Terrapin Utility Services, Inc. (“TUS”), Old Dominion Utility Services, Inc. (“ODUS”), Palmetto State Utility Services, Inc. (“PSUS”), Old North Utility Services, Inc. (“ONUS”), Emerald Coast Utility Services, Inc. ("ECUS"), and Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. ("FRUS")). The subsidiaries of ASUS are collectively referred to as the “Military Utility Privatization Subsidiaries.” GSWC is a public utility engaged principally in the purchase, production, distribution and sale of water in California serving approximately 260,000 customers. GSWC also distributes electricity in several San Bernardino County mountain communities in California serving approximately 24,000 customers through its Bear Valley Electric Service (“BVES”) division. The California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) regulates GSWC’s water and electric businesses in matters including properties, rates, services, facilities and transactions by GSWC with its affiliates. ASUS, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, operates, maintains and performs construction activities (including renewal and replacement capital work) on water and/or wastewater systems at various U.S. military bases pursuant to 50 -year firm fixed-price contracts. These contracts are subject to economic price adjustments and modifications for changes in circumstances, changes in laws and regulations and additions to the contract value for new construction of facilities at the military bases. In September 2017, ASUS was awarded a new 50 -year contract by the U.S. government to operate, maintain, and provide construction management services for the water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment facilities at Fort Riley, a United States Army installation located in Kansas. The contract over the 50 -year period is subject to annual economic price adjustments. ASUS began operations at Fort Riley in July 2018. There is no direct regulatory oversight by the CPUC over AWR or the operations, rates or services provided by ASUS or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Basis of Presentation : The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are presented in a combined report filed by two separate Registrants: AWR and GSWC. References in this report to “Registrant” are to AWR and GSWC, collectively, unless otherwise specified. AWR owns all of the outstanding Common Shares of GSWC and ASUS. ASUS owns all of the outstanding Common Shares of the Military Utility Privatization Subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements of AWR include the accounts of AWR and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the AWR consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The December 31, 2017 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal, recurring items and estimates necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC. GSWC's Related Party Transactions : GSWC and ASUS provide and/or receive various support services to and from their parent, AWR, and among themselves. GSWC also allocates certain corporate office administrative and general costs to its affiliate, ASUS, using allocation factors approved by the CPUC. GSWC allocated corporate office administrative and general costs to ASUS of approximately $1.2 million and $1.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and approximately $3.2 million and $3.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. AWR has a $150.0 million syndicated credit facility, which was renewed in May 2018. As of September 30, 2018 , AWR had $70.0 million outstanding under this facility. All amounts borrowed by AWR under the renewed facility are contractually due in May 2023 pursuant to the new terms and are generally priced off a spread to LIBOR. AWR borrows under this facility and provides funds to its subsidiaries, GSWC and ASUS, in support of their operations. The interest charged to GSWC and ASUS is sufficient to cover AWR’s interest expense under the credit facility. Amounts owed to AWR by GSWC, including for allocated expenses, are included in GSWC's intercompany payable under "Current Liabilities" as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . GSWC Long-Term Debt: In March of 2019, $40 million of GSWC's 6.70% senior note will mature. This note has been included in "Current Liabilities" in Registrant's balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 . GSWC intends to issue additional common shares to AWR, borrow under its intercompany borrowing arrangement with AWR and/or issue additional long-term debt to fund the repayment of this note as well as to maintain normal operations and to meet its capital and other financing requirements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements : In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . Under this guidance, an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what the entity expects in exchange for the goods or services. Registrant adopted this guidance under the modified retrospective approach beginning January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Registrant's measurement or timing of revenue recognition but required additional disclosures (see Note 2). In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost , which changes the financial statement presentation for the costs of defined benefit pension plans and other retirement benefits. Prior to this guidance, the components of net benefit cost for retirement plans (such as service cost, interest cost, expected return on assets, and the amortization of prior service costs and actuarial gains and losses) were aggregated as operating costs for financial statement presentation purposes. Under the new guidance, the service cost component continues to be presented as operating costs, while all other components of net benefit cost are presented outside of operating income. The new guidance also limits any capitalization of net periodic benefits cost to the service cost component. Registrant adopted the new guidance beginning January 1, 2018, which did not have a material impact on its financial statements. Registrant used its prior year's disclosure of its pension and other employee benefit plans as an estimation for applying the retrospective presentation requirements of this guidance. The components of net periodic benefits cost, other than the service cost component, have been included in the line item “Other, net” in Registrant's income statements (see Note 8). In November of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash . The guidance requires restricted cash to be combined with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period cash balances in the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this new guidance in 2018 did not have an impact on Registrant's cash flow statements. In August 2016, the FASB also issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this new guidance in 2018 did not have an impact on Registrant's cash flow statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease accounting standard, Leases (ASC 842). Under the new standard, lessees will recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). For income statement purposes, leases will be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases will result in straight-line expense while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Registrant is assessing whether to elect the practical expedients available under this standard. Registrant will apply the new lease standard as of January 1, 2019 and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment (if any) to the opening balance of retained earnings. Any periods presented prior to January 1, 2019 will not be adjusted to conform to the new lease standard. Registrant continues to assess the impact of this standard to its financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract . Under this standard, entities that enter into cloud computing service arrangements will apply existing internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs are eligible for capitalization. Under that guidance, implementation costs are capitalized or expensed depending on the nature of the costs and the project stage during which they are incurred. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. Registrant is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14— Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans . This update removes disclosures to pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarifies the specific disclosure requirements and adds disclosure requirements deemed relevant. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 and will be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. |
Revenue from Contract with Cust
Revenue from Contract with Customer Revenue from Contract with Customer | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue from Contract with Customers | Revenues from Contracts with Customers Most of Registrant's revenues are accounted for under the revenue recognition accounting standard, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers - (Topic 606)." The adoption of this accounting standard effective January 1, 2018 did not have a material impact on Registrant's measurement or timing of revenue recognition. GSWC provides water and electric utility services to customers as specified by the CPUC. The transaction prices for water and electric revenues are based on tariff rates authorized by the CPUC, which include both quantity-based and flat charges. Tariff revenues represent the adopted revenue requirement authorized by the CPUC intended to provide GSWC with an opportunity to recover its costs and earn a reasonable return on its net capital investment. The annual revenue requirements are comprised of operation and maintenance costs, administrative and general costs, depreciation and taxes in amounts authorized by the CPUC and a return on rate base consistent with the capital structure authorized by the CPUC. Water and electric revenues are recognized over time as customers simultaneously receive and use the utility services provided. Water and electric revenues include amounts billed to customers on a cyclical basis, nearly all of which are based on meter readings for services provided. Customer bills also include surcharges for cost-recovery activities, which represent CPUC-authorized balancing and memorandum accounts that allow for the recovery of previously incurred operating costs. Revenues from these surcharges result in no impact to earnings as they are offset by corresponding increases in operating expenses to reflect the recovery of the associated costs. Customer payment terms are approximately 20 business days from the billing date. Unbilled revenues are amounts estimated to be billed for usage since the last meter-reading date to the end of the accounting period. Historical customer usage forms the basis for estimating unbilled revenue. GSWC bills certain sales and use taxes levied by state or local governments to its customers. Included in these sales and use taxes are franchise fees, which GSWC pays to various municipalities and counties (based on their ordinances) in order to use public rights of way for utility purposes. GSWC bills these franchise fees to its customers based on a CPUC-authorized rate for each ratemaking area as applicable. These franchise fees, which are required to be paid regardless of GSWC’s ability to collect them from its customers, are accounted for on a gross basis. GSWC’s franchise fees billed to customers and recorded as operating revenue were approximately $ 1.0 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , and $2.8 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 . When GSWC acts as an agent, and a tax is not required to be remitted if it is not collected from customers, the tax is accounted for on a net basis. GSWC revenues tracked under the Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (“WRAM”) regulatory accounts for its water segment, and the Base Revenue Requirement Adjustment Mechanism ("BRRAM") regulatory account for its electric segment, are alternative revenue programs accounted for under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 980, Regulated Operations . For ASUS, performance obligations consist of (i) performing ongoing operation and maintenance of the water and/or wastewater systems and treatment plants for each military base served, and (ii) performing construction activities (including renewal and replacement capital work) on each military base served. The transaction price for each performance obligation is either delineated in, or initially derived from, the applicable 50 -year contract and/or any subsequent contract modifications. Depending on the state in which operations are conducted, the Military Utility Privatization Subsidiaries are also subject to certain state non-income tax assessments, which are accounted for on a gross basis and have been immaterial to date. The ongoing performance of operation and maintenance of the water and/or wastewater systems and treatment plants is viewed as a single performance obligation for each 50 -year contract with the U.S. government. Registrant recognizes revenue for operations and maintenance fees monthly using the "right to invoice" practical expedient under ASC Topic 606. ASUS has a right to consideration from the U.S. government in an amount that corresponds directly to the value to the U.S. government of ASUS’s performance completed to date. The contractual operations and maintenance fees are firm-fixed, and the level of effort or resources expended in the performance of the operations-and-maintenance-fees performance obligation is largely consistent over the 50 -year term. Therefore, Registrant has determined that the monthly amounts invoiced for operations and maintenance performance are a fair reflection of the value transferred to the U.S. government. Invoices to the U.S. government for operations and maintenance service, as well as construction activities, are due upon receipt. ASUS's construction activities consist of various projects to be performed. Each of these projects' transaction prices is delineated either in the 50 -year contract or through a specific contract modification for each construction project, which includes the transaction price for that project. Each construction project is viewed as a separate, single performance obligation. Therefore, it is generally not necessary to allocate a construction transaction price to more than one construction performance obligation. Revenues for construction activities are recognized over time, with progress toward completion measured based on the input method using costs incurred relative to the total estimated costs (cost-to-cost method). Due to the nature of these construction projects, Registrant has determined the cost-to-cost input measurement to be the best method to measure progress towards satisfying its construction contract performance obligations, as compared to using an output measurement such as units produced. Changes in job performance, job site conditions, change orders and/or estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income for ASUS, and are recognized in the period in which any such revisions are determined. Pre-contract costs for ASUS, which consist of design and engineering labor costs, are deferred if recovery is probable, and are expensed as incurred if recovery is not probable. Deferred pre-contract costs have been immaterial to date. Contracted services revenues recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods were not material. Although GSWC has a diversified base of residential, commercial, industrial and other customers, revenues derived from residential and commercial customers account for approximately 90% of total water revenues, and 90% of total electric revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by segment are as follows: (dollar in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Water: Tariff-based revenues $ 87,204 $ 223,230 CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) 937 2,458 Other 486 1,381 Water revenues from contracts with customers 88,627 227,069 WRAM under-collection (alternative revenue program) (938 ) 1,765 Total water revenues 87,689 228,834 Electric: Tariff-based revenues 8,207 26,021 CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) 62 172 Electric revenues from contracts with customers 8,269 26,193 BRRAM over-collection (alternative revenue program) (394 ) (645 ) Total electric revenues 7,875 25,548 Contracted services: Water 16,909 44,134 Wastewater 11,709 27,295 Contracted services revenues from contracts with customers 28,618 71,429 Total revenues $ 124,182 $ 325,811 The opening and closing balances of the receivable from the U.S. government, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, which related entirely to ASUS, are as follows: (dollar in thousands) September 30, 2018 January 1, 2018 Receivable from the U.S. government $ 54,968 $ 40,150 Contract assets $ 19,043 $ 30,388 Contract liabilities $ 8,942 $ 3,911 As a result of the adoption of ASC Topic 606, amounts previously reported under "Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on contracts" are now reflected as either "Receivable from U.S. government" or "Contract assets," depending on whether receipt of these amounts is conditional on something other than the passage of time. Amounts previously reported under "Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on contracts" are now reflected as "Contract liabilities." Contract Assets - Contract assets are those of ASUS and consist of unbilled revenues recognized from work-in-progress construction projects where the right to payment is conditional on something other than the passage of time. The classification of this asset as current or noncurrent is based on the timing of when ASUS expects to bill these amounts. Contract Liabilities - Contract liabilities are those of ASUS and consist of billings in excess of revenue recognized. The classification of this liability as current or noncurrent is based on the timing of when ASUS expects to recognize revenue. Revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 that were included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period were $3.4 million and $3.7 million , respectively. As of September 30, 2018 , Registrant's aggregate remaining performance obligations, all of which are for the contracted services segment, was $3.2 billion. Registrant expects to recognize revenue on these remaining performance obligations over the remaining terms of each of the 50 -year contracts, which range from 36 to 50 years. Each of the contracts with the U.S. government is subject to termination, in whole or in part, prior to the end of its 50 -year term for the convenience of the U.S. government. |
Regulatory Matters
Regulatory Matters | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Regulated Operations [Abstract] | |
Regulatory Matters | Regulatory Matters In accordance with accounting principles for rate-regulated enterprises, Registrant records regulatory assets, which represent probable future recovery of costs from customers through the ratemaking process, and regulatory liabilities, which represent probable future refunds that are to be credited to customers through the ratemaking process. At September 30, 2018 , Registrant had approximately $59.6 million of regulatory liabilities, net of regulatory assets not accruing carrying costs. Of this amount, (i) $81.9 million of regulatory liabilities are excess deferred income taxes arising from the lower federal income tax rate due to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") enacted in December 2017 that are expected to be refunded to customers, (ii) $15.8 million of regulatory liabilities are from flowed-through deferred income taxes, (iii) $33.5 million of regulatory assets relates to the underfunded position in Registrant's pension and other post-retirement obligations (not including the two-way pension balancing accounts), and (iv) $1.1 million of regulatory assets relates to a memorandum account authorized by the CPUC to track unrealized gains and losses on BVES's purchase power contracts over the term of the contracts. Regulatory assets represent costs incurred by GSWC for which it has received or expects to receive rate recovery in the future. In determining the probability of costs being recognized in other periods, GSWC considers regulatory rules and decisions, past practices, and other facts and circumstances that would indicate if recovery is probable. If the CPUC determines that a portion of GSWC’s assets are not recoverable in customer rates, GSWC must determine if it has suffered an asset impairment requiring it to write down the asset's value. Regulatory assets are offset against regulatory liabilities within each ratemaking area. Amounts expected to be collected or refunded in the next 12 months have been classified as current assets and current liabilities by ratemaking area. Regulatory assets, less regulatory liabilities, included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: (dollars in thousands) September 30, December 31, GSWC Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account $ 24,264 $ 29,556 Costs deferred for future recovery on Aerojet case 9,809 10,656 Pensions and other post-retirement obligations (Note 8) 31,066 33,019 Derivative unrealized loss (Note 5) 1,143 2,941 Low income rate assistance balancing accounts 3,660 5,972 General rate case memorandum accounts 6,798 10,522 Other regulatory assets 15,506 14,875 Excess deferred income taxes (Note 7) (81,912 ) (83,231 ) Flow-through taxes, net (Note 7) (15,816 ) (17,716 ) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") memorandum accounts (8,274 ) — Various refunds to customers (7,880 ) (4,552 ) Total $ (21,636 ) $ 2,042 Regulatory matters are discussed in detail in the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC. The discussion below focuses on significant matters and developments since December 31, 2017 . Alternative-Revenue Programs: GSWC records the difference between what it bills its water customers and that which is authorized by the CPUC using the Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism (“WRAM”) and Modified Cost Balancing Account (“MCBA”) accounts approved by the CPUC. The over- or under-collection of the WRAM is aggregated with the MCBA over- or under-collection for the corresponding ratemaking area and bears interest at the current 90 -day commercial paper rate. As required by the accounting guidance for alternative revenue programs, GSWC is required to collect its WRAM balances, net of its MCBA, within 24 months following the year in which an under-collection is recorded in order to recognize such amounts as revenue. The recovery periods for the majority of GSWC's WRAM/MCBA balances are primarily within 12 to 24 months. GSWC has implemented surcharges to recover its WRAM/MCBA balances as of December 31, 2017. For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , surcharges (net of surcredits) of approximately $7.7 million and $11.4 million , respectively, were billed to customers to recover previously incurred under-collections in the WRAM/MCBA accounts. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , surcharges (net of surcredits) of approximately $17.5 million and $24.8 million , respectively, were billed to customers. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , GSWC recorded additional net under-collections in the WRAM/MCBA accounts of $12.2 million mainly due to higher than adopted supply costs. As of September 30, 2018 , GSWC had an aggregated regulatory asset of $24.3 million , which is comprised of a $ 3.4 million under-collection in the WRAM accounts and a $20.9 million under-collection in the MCBA accounts. Other Regulatory Matters: Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act"): On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was signed into federal law. The provisions of this major tax reform were generally effective January 1, 2018. The most significant provisions of the Tax Act impacting GSWC are the reduction of the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and the elimination of bonus depreciation for regulated utilities. Pursuant to a CPUC directive, the 2018 impact of the Tax Act on the water segment’s adopted revenue requirement is being captured in a memorandum account effective January 1, 2018. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , approximately $944,000 and $7.4 million , respectively, of reduced water-revenue requirements were tracked and recorded as a regulatory liability, which were largely offset by decreases in income tax expense. In March 2018, GSWC filed updated testimony revising the revenue requirements to reflect the impacts of the Tax Act in its pending water general rate case that will set new rates for the years 2019 - 2021. On July 1, 2018, new lower water rates, which incorporate the new federal income tax rate, were implemented for all water ratemaking areas. The CPUC also ordered GSWC to update its pending electric general rate case filing, which will determine new electric rates for the years 2018 - 2021, to reflect the lower federal corporate income tax rate. As a result, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , GSWC reduced electric revenues by approximately $125,000 and $848,000 , respectively, and recorded a corresponding regulatory liability that will be satisfied as part of implementing overall new rates from the general rate case retroactive to January 1, 2018. Reductions in the water and electric revenue requirements resulting from the impacts of the Tax Act are largely offset by decreases in GSWC's income tax expense, resulting in no material impact to earnings (see Note 7). Cost of Capital Proceeding: In March 2018, the CPUC issued a final decision in the cost of capital proceeding for GSWC and three other water utilities for the years 2018 - 2020. Among other things, the final decision adopted for GSWC's water segment a return on equity of 8.90% , with a return on rate base of 7.91% . The previously authorized return on equity for GSWC’s water segment was 9.43% , with a return on rate base of 8.34% . Including the effects of the Tax Act, the lower return on equity and rate base are expected to decrease GSWC’s annual adopted revenue requirement beginning in 2018 by approximately $3.6 million . In April 2018, GSWC implemented new water rates to incorporate the cost of capital decision. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018 , GSWC recorded a regulatory liability with a corresponding decrease in water revenues of approximately $955,000 representing the revenue difference between the old and new cost of capital rates through April 2018. Pending General Rate Case Filings: In July 2017, GSWC filed a general rate case application with the CPUC for all of GSWC’s water regions and the general office. This general rate case will determine new water rates for the years 2019 - 2021. On August 15, 2018, GSWC and the CPUC’s Public Advocates Office ("CalPA"), formerly the Office of Ratepayer Advocates, filed a joint motion to adopt a settlement agreement between GSWC and CalPA in connection with this general rate case. If approved by the CPUC, this settlement agreement will resolve all of the issues in the general rate case. GSWC and CalPA informed the assigned Administrative Law Judge ("ALJ”) that hearings would not be needed in light of the settlement agreement. Subsequently, the ALJ issued a ruling requesting additional information on a number of items in the general rate case. GSWC has provided the additional information requested by the ALJ and believes it has satisfied all of the questions raised. Both the ALJ’s request and GSWC’s response are public information. At this time, GSWC is awaiting a proposed decision by the ALJ, which is expected during the fourth quarter of 2018, with a final decision by the CPUC expected by the first quarter of 2019. When approved, the new rates will become effective January 1, 2019. In May 2017, GSWC filed its electric general rate case application with the CPUC to determine new electric rates for the years 2018 through 2021. GSWC and CalPA have reached a tentative settlement, which resolves all revenue requirement issues in this general rate case. A settlement conference with all parties in the rate case is scheduled for November 2018. Among other things, the tentative settlement incorporates a previous stipulation in the case, which authorizes a new return on equity for GSWC's electric segment of 9.60% . GSWC’s prior authorized return on equity for its electric segment was 9.95% . The stipulation also included a capital structure and debt cost similar to those approved by the CPUC in March 2018 in connection with GSWC's water segment cost of capital proceeding, as discussed above. Because of the delay in finalizing the electric general rate case, year-to-date 2018 billed electric revenues have been based on 2017 adopted rates, pending a final decision by the CPUC in this rate case application. When a final decision is approved, the new electric rates will be retroactive to January 1, 2018. |
Earnings per Share_Capital Stoc
Earnings per Share/Capital Stock | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Earnings per Share/Capital Stock | Earnings per Share/Capital Stock In accordance with the accounting guidance for participating securities and earnings per share (“EPS”), Registrant uses the “two-class” method of computing EPS. The “two-class” method is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security. AWR has participating securities related to restricted stock units that earn dividend equivalents on an equal basis with AWR’s Common Shares that have been issued under AWR's stock incentive plans for employees and the non-employee directors stock plans. In applying the “two-class” method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities. The following is a reconciliation of Registrant’s net income and weighted average Common Shares outstanding used for calculating basic net income per share: Basic: For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income $ 22,952 $ 21,006 50,082 56,499 Less: (a) Distributed earnings to common shareholders 10,102 9,349 28,831 27,064 Distributed earnings to participating securities 54 50 151 139 Undistributed earnings 12,796 11,607 21,100 29,296 (b) Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders 12,727 11,546 20,991 29,147 Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities 69 61 109 149 Total income available to common shareholders, basic (a) + (b) $ 22,829 $ 20,895 $ 49,822 $ 56,211 Weighted average Common Shares outstanding, basic 36,737 36,659 36,728 36,625 Basic earnings per Common Share $ 0.62 $ 0.57 $ 1.36 $ 1.53 Diluted EPS is based upon the weighted average number of Common Shares, including both outstanding shares and shares potentially issuable in connection with stock options and restricted stock units granted under AWR’s stock incentive plans for employees and the non-employee directors stock plans, and net income. At September 30, 2018 and 2017 , there were 47,792 and 70,702 options outstanding, respectively, under these plans. At September 30, 2018 and 2017 , there were also 198,613 and 195,457 restricted stock units outstanding, respectively, including performance shares awarded to officers of the Registrant. The following is a reconciliation of Registrant’s net income and weighted average Common Shares outstanding for calculating diluted net income per share: Diluted: For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Common shareholders earnings, basic $ 22,829 $ 20,895 $ 49,822 $ 56,211 Undistributed earnings for dilutive stock-based awards 69 61 109 149 Total common shareholders earnings, diluted $ 22,898 $ 20,956 $ 49,931 $ 56,360 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 36,737 36,659 36,728 36,625 Stock-based compensation (1) 213 197 207 188 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 36,950 36,856 36,935 36,813 Diluted earnings per Common Share $ 0.62 $ 0.57 $ 1.35 $ 1.53 (1) In applying the treasury stock method of reflecting the dilutive effect of outstanding stock-based compensation in the calculation of diluted EPS, 47,792 and 70,702 stock options at September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, were deemed to be outstanding in accordance with the accounting guidance on earnings per share. All of the 198,613 and 195,457 restricted stock units at September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 . No stock options outstanding at September 30, 2018 had an exercise price greater than the average market price of AWR’s Common Shares for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 . There were no stock options outstanding at September 30, 2018 or 2017 that were anti-dilutive. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , AWR issued 64,245 and 107,815 Common Shares, for approximately $ 348,000 and $ 884,000 , respectively, under Registrant’s Common Share Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan, the 401(k) Plan, the 2000 and 2008 Stock Incentive Plans and the 2003 and 2013 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plans. During the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , AWR paid quarterly dividends of approximately $10.1 million , or $0.275 per share, and $9.3 million , or $0.255 per share, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , AWR paid quarterly dividends to shareholders of approximately $28.8 million , or $0.785 per share, and $27.1 million , or $0.739 per share, respectively. |
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Derivative Instruments | Derivative Instruments Derivative financial instruments are used to manage exposure to commodity price risk. Commodity price risk represents the potential impact that can be caused by a change in the market value of a commodity. BVES purchases power under long-term contracts at a fixed cost depending on the amount of power and the period during which the power is purchased under such contracts. In December 2014, the CPUC approved an application that allowed BVES to immediately execute new long-term purchased power contracts with energy providers. BVES began taking power under these long-term contracts effective January 1, 2015 at a fixed cost over three -and five -year terms depending on the amount of power and the period during which the power is purchased under the contracts. BVES's long-term contracts are subject to the accounting guidance for derivatives and require mark-to-market derivative accounting. Among other things, the CPUC also authorized GSWC to establish a regulatory asset and liability memorandum account to offset the mark-to-market entries required by the accounting guidance. Accordingly, all unrealized gains and losses generated from the purchased power contracts are deferred monthly into a non-interest bearing regulatory memorandum account that tracks the changes in fair value of the derivatives throughout the term of the contracts. As a result, these unrealized gains and losses do not impact GSWC’s earnings. As of September 30, 2018 , there was a $1.1 million unrealized loss in the memorandum account for the purchased power contracts as a result of the drop in energy prices. The notional volume of derivatives remaining under these long-term contracts as of September 30, 2018 was approximately 123,000 megawatt hours. The accounting guidance for fair value measurements applies to all financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured and reported on a fair value basis. Under the accounting guidance, GSWC makes fair value measurements that are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1 : Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities; Level 2 : Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; or Level 3 : Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity). To value the contracts, Registrant applies the Black-76 model, utilizing various inputs that include quoted market prices for energy over the duration of the contracts. The market prices used to determine the fair value for these derivative instruments were estimated based on independent sources such as broker quotes and publications that are not observable in or corroborated by the market. Registrant received one broker quote to determine the fair value of its derivative instruments. When such inputs have a significant impact on the measurement of fair value, the instruments are categorized as Level 3. Accordingly, the valuation of the derivatives on Registrant’s purchased power contract has been classified as Level 3 for all periods presented. The following table presents changes in the fair value of GSWC’s Level 3 derivatives for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 : For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value at beginning of the period $ (1,710 ) $ (4,493 ) $ (2,941 ) $ (4,901 ) Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts 567 656 1,798 1,064 Fair value at end of the period $ (1,143 ) $ (3,837 ) $ (1,143 ) $ (3,837 ) |
Fair Value of Financial Instrum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments For cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt, the carrying amount is assumed to approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of the amounts. Investments held in a Rabbi Trust for the supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") are measured at fair value and totaled $17.8 million as of September 30, 2018 . All equity investments in the Rabbi Trust are Level 1 investments in mutual funds. The investments held in the Rabbi Trust are included in Other Property and Investments on Registrant's balance sheets. The table below estimates the fair value of long-term debt held by GSWC. The fair values as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were determined using rates for similar financial instruments of the same duration utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions. The interest rates used for the September 30, 2018 valuation increased as compared to December 31, 2017 , decreasing the fair value of long-term debt as of September 30, 2018 . Changes in the assumptions will produce different results. September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Financial liabilities: Long-term debt—GSWC (1) $ 324,978 $ 389,438 $ 325,265 $ 424,042 ___________________ (1) Excludes debt issuance costs and redemption premiums. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes On December 22, 2017, the Tax Act was signed into federal law. The provisions of this major tax reform were generally effective January 1, 2018. Among its significant provisions, the Tax Act reduced the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% and eliminated bonus depreciation for regulated utilities. AWR's effective tax rate (“ETR”) was 23.2% and 37.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and was 21.7% and 37.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. GSWC's ETR was 23.2% and 38.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and was 22.5% and 38.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Both decreases were due primarily to the reduction in the federal corporate income tax rate. AWR's ETR differed from the new federal statutory rate primarily as a result of the differences between GSWC's ETR and the new federal statutory rate. These differences resulted primarily from: (i) state taxes, (ii) permanent differences including the excess tax benefits from share-based payments, which were reflected in the income statements and resulted in a reduction to income tax expense during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , (iii) differences between book and taxable income that are treated as flow-through adjustments in accordance with regulatory requirements (principally from plant, rate-case, and compensation expenses), and (iv) commencement of the amortization of the excess deferred income tax liability brought about by the lower federal corporate income tax rate. There were no material updates to the excess deferred income tax liability balance during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 118. |
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Employee Benefit Plans | Employee Benefit Plans The components of net periodic benefit costs, before allocation to the overhead pool, for Registrant’s pension plan, postretirement plan and the supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: For The Three Months Ended September 30, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits SERP (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: Service cost $ 1,335 $ 1,250 $ 48 $ 53 $ 274 $ 232 Interest cost 1,912 1,976 75 73 222 223 Expected return on plan assets (2,793 ) (2,428 ) (123 ) (107 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) — — — — — 3 Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 314 231 (212 ) (242 ) 262 194 Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards 768 1,029 (212 ) (223 ) 758 652 Regulatory adjustment — deferred — 266 — — — — Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool $ 768 $ 1,295 $ (212 ) $ (223 ) $ 758 $ 652 For The Nine Months Ended September 30, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits SERP (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: Service cost $ 4,005 $ 3,750 $ 162 $ 171 $ 822 $ 696 Interest cost 5,736 5,928 219 243 666 669 Expected return on plan assets (8,379 ) (7,278 ) (369 ) (351 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) — — — — — 9 Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 942 693 (576 ) (582 ) 786 582 Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards 2,304 3,093 (564 ) (519 ) 2,274 1,956 Regulatory adjustment — deferred — 791 — — — — Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool $ 2,304 $ 3,884 $ (564 ) $ (519 ) $ 2,274 $ 1,956 In accordance with new accounting guidance (Note 1), effective January 1, 2018, Registrant changed the financial statement presentation for the costs of its defined benefit pension plans and other retirement benefits. The components of net periodic benefits cost, other than the service cost component, have been included in the line item “Other, net” in Registrant's income statements. Prior period amounts have been reclassified on the income statements to conform to the current-period presentation. During the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Registrant contributed $6.0 million to its pension plan. Regulatory Adjustment : As authorized by the CPUC in the most recent water and electric general rate case decisions, GSWC utilizes two-way balancing accounts for its water and electric regions and the general office to track differences between the forecasted annual pension expenses in rates, or expected to be in rates, and the actual annual expense recorded by GSWC in accordance with the accounting guidance for pension costs. As of September 30, 2018 , GSWC had a $2.5 million over-collection in the two-way pension balancing accounts included as part of the pension regulatory asset (Note 3). |
Contingencies and Gain on Sale
Contingencies and Gain on Sale of Assets | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Contingencies and Gain on Sale of Assets | Contingencies and Gain on Sale of Assets Condemnation of Properties : The laws of the State of California provide for the acquisition of public utility property by governmental agencies through their power of eminent domain, also known as condemnation, where doing so is necessary and in the public interest. In addition, these laws provide that the owner of utility property (i) may contest whether the condemnation is necessary and in the public interest, and (ii) is entitled to receive the fair market value of its property if the property is ultimately taken. Ojai Water System and Gain on Sale of Assets: Pursuant to a settlement agreement, on June 8, 2017, Casitas Municipal Water District (“Casitas”) acquired the operating assets of GSWC’s 2,900 -connection Ojai water system by eminent domain for $34.3 million in cash, including payments for customer receivables and regulatory assets. As a result of this transaction, GSWC recorded a pretax gain of $8.3 million on the sale of the Ojai water system during the second quarter of 2017. The terms of the settlement agreement resolved the eminent domain action and dismissed all claims against GSWC brought by Casitas and another third party. Environmental Clean-Up and Remediation : GSWC has been involved in environmental remediation and cleanup at a plant site that contained an underground storage tank that had been used to store gasoline for its vehicles. The tank was removed from the ground in July 1990 along with the dispenser and ancillary piping. Since then, GSWC has been involved in various remediation activities at the site. Analyses indicate that off-site monitoring wells may be necessary to document the effectiveness of remediation. As of September 30, 2018 , the total spent to clean-up and remediate GSWC’s plant facility was approximately $5.4 million , of which $1.5 million has been paid by the State of California Underground Storage Tank Fund. Amounts paid by GSWC have been included in rate base and approved by the CPUC for recovery. As of September 30, 2018 , GSWC has a regulatory asset and an accrued liability for the estimated additional cost of $1.3 million to complete the cleanup at the site. The estimate includes costs for two years of continued activities of groundwater cleanup and monitoring, future soil treatment and site-closure-related activities. The ultimate cost may vary as there are many unknowns in remediation of underground gasoline spills and this is an estimate based on currently available information. Management believes it is probable that the estimated additional costs will be approved in rate base by the CPUC. Other Litigation : Registrant is also subject to other ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business, some of which may include claims for compensatory and punitive damages. Management believes that rate recovery, proper insurance coverage and reserves are in place to insure against, among other things, property, general liability, employment, and workers’ compensation claims incurred in the ordinary course of business. Insurance coverage may not cover certain claims involving punitive damages. However, Registrant does not believe the outcome from any pending suits or administrative proceedings will have a material effect on Registrant's consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. |
Business Segments
Business Segments | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Business Segments | Business Segments AWR has three reportable segments, water, electric and contracted services, whereas GSWC has two segments, water and electric. On a stand-alone basis, AWR has no material assets other than its investments in its subsidiaries. All activities of GSWC, a rate-regulated utility, are located within California. Activities of ASUS and its subsidiaries are conducted in California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New Mexico, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Each of ASUS’s wholly owned subsidiaries is regulated, if applicable, by the state in which the subsidiary primarily conducts water and/or wastewater operations. Fees charged for operations and maintenance and renewal and replacement services are based upon the terms of the contracts with the U.S. government which have been filed, as appropriate, with the commissions in the states in which ASUS’s subsidiaries are incorporated. The tables below set forth information relating to GSWC’s operating segments, ASUS and its subsidiaries and other matters. Total assets by segment are not presented below, as certain of Registrant’s assets are not tracked by segment. The utility plant amounts are net of respective accumulated provisions for depreciation. Capital additions reflect capital expenditures paid in cash, and exclude U.S. government- and third-party contractor-funded capital expenditures for ASUS and property installed by developers and conveyed to GSWC. As Of And For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 87,689 $ 7,875 $ 28,618 $ — $ 124,182 Operating income (loss) 26,710 830 6,437 (2 ) 33,975 Interest expense, net 5,039 291 (118 ) 95 5,307 Utility plant 1,187,786 61,404 13,725 — 1,262,915 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 9,058 565 495 — 10,118 Income tax expense (benefit) 5,247 167 1,606 (81 ) 6,939 Capital additions 24,590 1,140 2,816 — 28,546 As Of And For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 91,919 $ 7,994 $ 24,505 $ — $ 124,418 Operating income (loss) (2) 31,408 1,578 5,551 (3 ) 38,534 Interest expense, net 4,974 346 58 76 5,454 Utility plant 1,117,674 57,669 6,273 — 1,181,616 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 8,972 537 345 — 9,854 Income tax expense (benefit) 10,544 269 1,944 (249 ) 12,508 Capital additions 30,536 559 905 — 32,000 As Of And For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 228,834 $ 25,548 $ 71,429 $ — $ 325,811 Operating income (loss) 62,012 4,470 11,759 (7 ) 78,234 Interest expense, net 15,095 1,014 (255 ) 252 16,106 Utility plant 1,187,786 61,404 13,725 — 1,262,915 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 26,693 1,694 1,407 — 29,794 Income tax expense (benefit) 10,805 938 2,865 (718 ) 13,890 Capital additions 75,976 3,264 8,088 — 87,328 As Of And For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 239,057 $ 26,108 $ 71,258 $ — $ 336,423 Operating income (loss) (2) 84,200 5,891 15,055 (10 ) 105,136 Interest expense, net 14,924 1,071 214 197 16,406 Utility plant 1,117,674 57,669 6,273 — 1,181,616 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 26,731 1,610 843 — 29,184 Income tax expense (benefit) 27,739 1,496 5,152 (717 ) 33,670 Capital additions 74,113 2,260 1,523 — 77,896 (1) Depreciation computed on GSWC’s transportation equipment is recorded in other operating expenses and totaled $58,000 and $61,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and $179,000 and $181,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. (2) Adjusted to conform to current-year presentation pursuant to the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The following table reconciles total utility plant (a key figure for ratemaking) to total consolidated assets (in thousands): September 30, 2018 2017 Net property, plant and equipment $ 1,262,915 $ 1,181,616 Other assets 202,127 304,870 Total consolidated assets $ 1,465,042 $ 1,486,486 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation | Nature of Operations : American States Water Company (“AWR”) is the parent company of Golden State Water Company (“GSWC”) and American States Utility Services, Inc. (“ASUS”) (and its subsidiaries, Fort Bliss Water Services Company (“FBWS”), Terrapin Utility Services, Inc. (“TUS”), Old Dominion Utility Services, Inc. (“ODUS”), Palmetto State Utility Services, Inc. (“PSUS”), Old North Utility Services, Inc. (“ONUS”), Emerald Coast Utility Services, Inc. ("ECUS"), and Fort Riley Utility Services, Inc. ("FRUS")). The subsidiaries of ASUS are collectively referred to as the “Military Utility Privatization Subsidiaries.” GSWC is a public utility engaged principally in the purchase, production, distribution and sale of water in California serving approximately 260,000 customers. GSWC also distributes electricity in several San Bernardino County mountain communities in California serving approximately 24,000 customers through its Bear Valley Electric Service (“BVES”) division. The California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”) regulates GSWC’s water and electric businesses in matters including properties, rates, services, facilities and transactions by GSWC with its affiliates. ASUS, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, operates, maintains and performs construction activities (including renewal and replacement capital work) on water and/or wastewater systems at various U.S. military bases pursuant to 50 -year firm fixed-price contracts. These contracts are subject to economic price adjustments and modifications for changes in circumstances, changes in laws and regulations and additions to the contract value for new construction of facilities at the military bases. In September 2017, ASUS was awarded a new 50 -year contract by the U.S. government to operate, maintain, and provide construction management services for the water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment facilities at Fort Riley, a United States Army installation located in Kansas. The contract over the 50 -year period is subject to annual economic price adjustments. ASUS began operations at Fort Riley in July 2018. There is no direct regulatory oversight by the CPUC over AWR or the operations, rates or services provided by ASUS or any of its wholly owned subsidiaries. Basis of Presentation : The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are presented in a combined report filed by two separate Registrants: AWR and GSWC. References in this report to “Registrant” are to AWR and GSWC, collectively, unless otherwise specified. AWR owns all of the outstanding Common Shares of GSWC and ASUS. ASUS owns all of the outstanding Common Shares of the Military Utility Privatization Subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements of AWR include the accounts of AWR and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. These financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in the AWR consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The December 31, 2017 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal, recurring items and estimates necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods have been made. It is suggested that these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 filed with the SEC. |
GSWC's Related Party Transactions | GSWC's Related Party Transactions : GSWC and ASUS provide and/or receive various support services to and from their parent, AWR, and among themselves. GSWC also allocates certain corporate office administrative and general costs to its affiliate, ASUS, using allocation factors approved by the CPUC. GSWC allocated corporate office administrative and general costs to ASUS of approximately $1.2 million and $1.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and approximately $3.2 million and $3.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. AWR has a $150.0 million syndicated credit facility, which was renewed in May 2018. As of September 30, 2018 , AWR had $70.0 million outstanding under this facility. All amounts borrowed by AWR under the renewed facility are contractually due in May 2023 pursuant to the new terms and are generally priced off a spread to LIBOR. AWR borrows under this facility and provides funds to its subsidiaries, GSWC and ASUS, in support of their operations. The interest charged to GSWC and ASUS is sufficient to cover AWR’s interest expense under the credit facility. Amounts owed to AWR by GSWC, including for allocated expenses, are included in GSWC's intercompany payable under "Current Liabilities" as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 . |
GSWC Long-Term Debt | GSWC Long-Term Debt: In March of 2019, $40 million of GSWC's 6.70% senior note will mature. This note has been included in "Current Liabilities" in Registrant's balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 . GSWC intends to issue additional common shares to AWR, borrow under its intercompany borrowing arrangement with AWR and/or issue additional long-term debt to fund the repayment of this note as well as to maintain normal operations and to meet its capital and other financing requirements. |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements : In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standard Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . Under this guidance, an entity recognizes revenue when it transfers goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what the entity expects in exchange for the goods or services. Registrant adopted this guidance under the modified retrospective approach beginning January 1, 2018. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on Registrant's measurement or timing of revenue recognition but required additional disclosures (see Note 2). In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost , which changes the financial statement presentation for the costs of defined benefit pension plans and other retirement benefits. Prior to this guidance, the components of net benefit cost for retirement plans (such as service cost, interest cost, expected return on assets, and the amortization of prior service costs and actuarial gains and losses) were aggregated as operating costs for financial statement presentation purposes. Under the new guidance, the service cost component continues to be presented as operating costs, while all other components of net benefit cost are presented outside of operating income. The new guidance also limits any capitalization of net periodic benefits cost to the service cost component. Registrant adopted the new guidance beginning January 1, 2018, which did not have a material impact on its financial statements. Registrant used its prior year's disclosure of its pension and other employee benefit plans as an estimation for applying the retrospective presentation requirements of this guidance. The components of net periodic benefits cost, other than the service cost component, have been included in the line item “Other, net” in Registrant's income statements (see Note 8). In November of 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) - Restricted Cash . The guidance requires restricted cash to be combined with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning and end of period cash balances in the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this new guidance in 2018 did not have an impact on Registrant's cash flow statements. In August 2016, the FASB also issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments , which is intended to reduce diversity in practice in how certain transactions are classified in the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this new guidance in 2018 did not have an impact on Registrant's cash flow statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued a new lease accounting standard, Leases (ASC 842). Under the new standard, lessees will recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases (other than leases that meet the definition of a short-term lease). For income statement purposes, leases will be classified as either operating or finance. Operating leases will result in straight-line expense while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern. The standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Registrant is assessing whether to elect the practical expedients available under this standard. Registrant will apply the new lease standard as of January 1, 2019 and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment (if any) to the opening balance of retained earnings. Any periods presented prior to January 1, 2019 will not be adjusted to conform to the new lease standard. Registrant continues to assess the impact of this standard to its financial statements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15—Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract . Under this standard, entities that enter into cloud computing service arrangements will apply existing internal-use software guidance to determine which implementation costs are eligible for capitalization. Under that guidance, implementation costs are capitalized or expensed depending on the nature of the costs and the project stage during which they are incurred. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. Registrant is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14— Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans . This update removes disclosures to pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans that no longer are considered cost beneficial, clarifies the specific disclosure requirements and adds disclosure requirements deemed relevant. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020 and will be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. |
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Revenue from Contract with Customer (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Disaggregation of Revenue | For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 , disaggregated revenues from contracts with customers by segment are as follows: (dollar in thousands) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Water: Tariff-based revenues $ 87,204 $ 223,230 CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) 937 2,458 Other 486 1,381 Water revenues from contracts with customers 88,627 227,069 WRAM under-collection (alternative revenue program) (938 ) 1,765 Total water revenues 87,689 228,834 Electric: Tariff-based revenues 8,207 26,021 CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) 62 172 Electric revenues from contracts with customers 8,269 26,193 BRRAM over-collection (alternative revenue program) (394 ) (645 ) Total electric revenues 7,875 25,548 Contracted services: Water 16,909 44,134 Wastewater 11,709 27,295 Contracted services revenues from contracts with customers 28,618 71,429 Total revenues $ 124,182 $ 325,811 |
Schedule of Contract Assets and Contract LiabilitiesRevenue from Contract with Customer | The opening and closing balances of the receivable from the U.S. government, contract assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers, which related entirely to ASUS, are as follows: (dollar in thousands) September 30, 2018 January 1, 2018 Receivable from the U.S. government $ 54,968 $ 40,150 Contract assets $ 19,043 $ 30,388 Contract liabilities $ 8,942 $ 3,911 |
Regulatory Matters_ (Tables)
Regulatory Matters: (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Regulated Operations [Abstract] | |
Schedule of regulatory assets, less regulatory liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets for continuing operations | Regulatory assets, less regulatory liabilities, included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows: (dollars in thousands) September 30, December 31, GSWC Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account $ 24,264 $ 29,556 Costs deferred for future recovery on Aerojet case 9,809 10,656 Pensions and other post-retirement obligations (Note 8) 31,066 33,019 Derivative unrealized loss (Note 5) 1,143 2,941 Low income rate assistance balancing accounts 3,660 5,972 General rate case memorandum accounts 6,798 10,522 Other regulatory assets 15,506 14,875 Excess deferred income taxes (Note 7) (81,912 ) (83,231 ) Flow-through taxes, net (Note 7) (15,816 ) (17,716 ) Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act") memorandum accounts (8,274 ) — Various refunds to customers (7,880 ) (4,552 ) Total $ (21,636 ) $ 2,042 |
Earnings per Share_Capital St_2
Earnings per Share/Capital Stock: (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of reconciliation of Registrant's net income and weighted average Common Shares outstanding for calculating basic net income per share | Basic: For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income $ 22,952 $ 21,006 50,082 56,499 Less: (a) Distributed earnings to common shareholders 10,102 9,349 28,831 27,064 Distributed earnings to participating securities 54 50 151 139 Undistributed earnings 12,796 11,607 21,100 29,296 (b) Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders 12,727 11,546 20,991 29,147 Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities 69 61 109 149 Total income available to common shareholders, basic (a) + (b) $ 22,829 $ 20,895 $ 49,822 $ 56,211 Weighted average Common Shares outstanding, basic 36,737 36,659 36,728 36,625 Basic earnings per Common Share $ 0.62 $ 0.57 $ 1.36 $ 1.53 |
Schedule of reconciliation of Registrant's net income and weighted average Common Shares outstanding for calculating diluted net income per share | The following is a reconciliation of Registrant’s net income and weighted average Common Shares outstanding for calculating diluted net income per share: Diluted: For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (in thousands, except per share amounts) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Common shareholders earnings, basic $ 22,829 $ 20,895 $ 49,822 $ 56,211 Undistributed earnings for dilutive stock-based awards 69 61 109 149 Total common shareholders earnings, diluted $ 22,898 $ 20,956 $ 49,931 $ 56,360 Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic 36,737 36,659 36,728 36,625 Stock-based compensation (1) 213 197 207 188 Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted 36,950 36,856 36,935 36,813 Diluted earnings per Common Share $ 0.62 $ 0.57 $ 1.35 $ 1.53 (1) In applying the treasury stock method of reflecting the dilutive effect of outstanding stock-based compensation in the calculation of diluted EPS, 47,792 and 70,702 stock options at September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, were deemed to be outstanding in accordance with the accounting guidance on earnings per share. All of the 198,613 and 195,457 restricted stock units at September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 . |
Derivative Instruments (Tables)
Derivative Instruments (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Golden State Water Company | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation | The following table presents changes in the fair value of GSWC’s Level 3 derivatives for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 : For The Three Months Ended September 30, For The Nine Months Ended (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Fair value at beginning of the period $ (1,710 ) $ (4,493 ) $ (2,941 ) $ (4,901 ) Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts 567 656 1,798 1,064 Fair value at end of the period $ (1,143 ) $ (3,837 ) $ (1,143 ) $ (3,837 ) |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of estimates of the fair value of long-term debt | The table below estimates the fair value of long-term debt held by GSWC. The fair values as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 were determined using rates for similar financial instruments of the same duration utilizing Level 2 methods and assumptions. The interest rates used for the September 30, 2018 valuation increased as compared to December 31, 2017 , decreasing the fair value of long-term debt as of September 30, 2018 . Changes in the assumptions will produce different results. September 30, 2018 December 31, 2017 (dollars in thousands) Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Financial liabilities: Long-term debt—GSWC (1) $ 324,978 $ 389,438 $ 325,265 $ 424,042 |
Employee Benefit Plans_ (Tables
Employee Benefit Plans: (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Retirement Benefits [Abstract] | |
Schedule of components of net periodic benefit costs, before allocation to the overhead pool, for Registrant's pension plan, postretirement plan, and SERP | The components of net periodic benefit costs, before allocation to the overhead pool, for Registrant’s pension plan, postretirement plan and the supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows: For The Three Months Ended September 30, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits SERP (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: Service cost $ 1,335 $ 1,250 $ 48 $ 53 $ 274 $ 232 Interest cost 1,912 1,976 75 73 222 223 Expected return on plan assets (2,793 ) (2,428 ) (123 ) (107 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) — — — — — 3 Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 314 231 (212 ) (242 ) 262 194 Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards 768 1,029 (212 ) (223 ) 758 652 Regulatory adjustment — deferred — 266 — — — — Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool $ 768 $ 1,295 $ (212 ) $ (223 ) $ 758 $ 652 For The Nine Months Ended September 30, Pension Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits SERP (dollars in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: Service cost $ 4,005 $ 3,750 $ 162 $ 171 $ 822 $ 696 Interest cost 5,736 5,928 219 243 666 669 Expected return on plan assets (8,379 ) (7,278 ) (369 ) (351 ) — — Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) — — — — — 9 Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 942 693 (576 ) (582 ) 786 582 Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards 2,304 3,093 (564 ) (519 ) 2,274 1,956 Regulatory adjustment — deferred — 791 — — — — Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool $ 2,304 $ 3,884 $ (564 ) $ (519 ) $ 2,274 $ 1,956 |
Business Segments_ (Tables)
Business Segments: (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of reporting segments information | The tables below set forth information relating to GSWC’s operating segments, ASUS and its subsidiaries and other matters. Total assets by segment are not presented below, as certain of Registrant’s assets are not tracked by segment. The utility plant amounts are net of respective accumulated provisions for depreciation. Capital additions reflect capital expenditures paid in cash, and exclude U.S. government- and third-party contractor-funded capital expenditures for ASUS and property installed by developers and conveyed to GSWC. As Of And For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 87,689 $ 7,875 $ 28,618 $ — $ 124,182 Operating income (loss) 26,710 830 6,437 (2 ) 33,975 Interest expense, net 5,039 291 (118 ) 95 5,307 Utility plant 1,187,786 61,404 13,725 — 1,262,915 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 9,058 565 495 — 10,118 Income tax expense (benefit) 5,247 167 1,606 (81 ) 6,939 Capital additions 24,590 1,140 2,816 — 28,546 As Of And For The Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 91,919 $ 7,994 $ 24,505 $ — $ 124,418 Operating income (loss) (2) 31,408 1,578 5,551 (3 ) 38,534 Interest expense, net 4,974 346 58 76 5,454 Utility plant 1,117,674 57,669 6,273 — 1,181,616 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 8,972 537 345 — 9,854 Income tax expense (benefit) 10,544 269 1,944 (249 ) 12,508 Capital additions 30,536 559 905 — 32,000 As Of And For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 228,834 $ 25,548 $ 71,429 $ — $ 325,811 Operating income (loss) 62,012 4,470 11,759 (7 ) 78,234 Interest expense, net 15,095 1,014 (255 ) 252 16,106 Utility plant 1,187,786 61,404 13,725 — 1,262,915 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 26,693 1,694 1,407 — 29,794 Income tax expense (benefit) 10,805 938 2,865 (718 ) 13,890 Capital additions 75,976 3,264 8,088 — 87,328 As Of And For The Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 GSWC AWR Consolidated (dollars in thousands) Water Electric ASUS Parent AWR Operating revenues $ 239,057 $ 26,108 $ 71,258 $ — $ 336,423 Operating income (loss) (2) 84,200 5,891 15,055 (10 ) 105,136 Interest expense, net 14,924 1,071 214 197 16,406 Utility plant 1,117,674 57,669 6,273 — 1,181,616 Depreciation and amortization expense (1) 26,731 1,610 843 — 29,184 Income tax expense (benefit) 27,739 1,496 5,152 (717 ) 33,670 Capital additions 74,113 2,260 1,523 — 77,896 (1) Depreciation computed on GSWC’s transportation equipment is recorded in other operating expenses and totaled $58,000 and $61,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively, and $179,000 and $181,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 , respectively. (2) Adjusted to conform to current-year presentation pursuant to the adoption of ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. |
Schedule of reconciliation of total utility plant (a key figure for rate-making) to total consolidated assets | The following table reconciles total utility plant (a key figure for ratemaking) to total consolidated assets (in thousands): September 30, 2018 2017 Net property, plant and equipment $ 1,262,915 $ 1,181,616 Other assets 202,127 304,870 Total consolidated assets $ 1,465,042 $ 1,486,486 |
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (Details) customer in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2018USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)customerregistrant | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Basis of Presentation: | |||||
Number of registrants filing combined report | registrant | 2 | ||||
Related Party Transactions | |||||
Notes payable to bank | $ 70,000,000 | $ 70,000,000 | $ 0 | ||
AWR | Syndicated Credit Facility | |||||
Related Party Transactions | |||||
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit | 150,000,000 | 150,000,000 | |||
Golden State Water Company | |||||
Related Party Transactions | |||||
Payments to affiliate for corporate office administrative and general costs | 1,200,000 | $ 1,000,000 | 3,200,000 | $ 3,000,000 | |
Golden State Water Company | Notes Payable 6.7 Percent Due 2019 | |||||
Related Party Transactions | |||||
Notes outstanding | $ 40,000,000 | $ 40,000,000 | |||
Interest rate | 6.70% | 6.70% | |||
Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | |||||
Nature of Operations: | |||||
Number of customers | customer | 260 | ||||
Golden State Water Company | Electric Service Utility Operations | |||||
Nature of Operations: | |||||
Number of customers | customer | 24 | ||||
American States Utility Services | Contracted Services | |||||
Nature of Operations: | |||||
Period of fixed price contracts to operate and maintain the water and/or wastewater systems at various military bases | 50 years | ||||
Fort Riley | Contracted Services | |||||
Nature of Operations: | |||||
Period of fixed price contracts to operate and maintain the water and/or wastewater systems at various military bases | 50 years |
Revenue from Contract with Cu_3
Revenue from Contract with Customer (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Contract liability revenue recognized | $ 3.4 | $ 3.7 | ||
Performance obligation remaining | 0 | $ 0 | ||
Registration payment arrangement period | 20 days | |||
Golden State Water Company | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Reimbursement Revenue | $ 1 | $ 1 | $ 2.8 | $ 2.8 |
Contracted Services | American States Utility Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Period of fixed price contracts to operate and maintain the water and/or wastewater systems at various military bases | 50 years | |||
Sales | Water Service Utility Operations | Golden State Water Company | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of concentration risk | 90.00% | |||
Sales | Electric Service Utility Operations | Golden State Water Company | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Percentage of concentration risk | 90.00% | |||
Minimum | American States Utility Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Performance obligation fulfillment period | 36 years | |||
Maximum | American States Utility Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Performance obligation fulfillment period | 50 years |
Revenue from Contract with Cu_4
Revenue from Contract with Customer - Disaggregation of Revenues (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 124,182 | $ 124,418 | $ 325,811 | $ 336,423 |
WRAM under-collection (alternative revenue program) | 87,689 | 91,919 | 228,834 | 239,057 |
Golden State Water Company | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 95,564 | 99,913 | 254,382 | 265,165 |
WRAM under-collection (alternative revenue program) | 87,689 | $ 91,919 | 228,834 | $ 239,057 |
Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 87,689 | 228,834 | ||
WRAM under-collection (alternative revenue program) | 938 | (1,765) | ||
Golden State Water Company | Electric Service Utility Operations | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 7,875 | 25,548 | ||
BRRAM over-collection (alternative revenue program) | 394 | 645 | ||
American States Utility Services | Contracted Services | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Contracted services | 28,618 | 71,429 | ||
American States Utility Services | Contracted Services | Water | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Contracted services | 16,909 | 44,134 | ||
American States Utility Services | Contracted Services | Wastewater | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Contracted services | 11,709 | 27,295 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 88,627 | 227,069 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | Tariff-based revenues | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 87,204 | 223,230 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 937 | 2,458 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | Other | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 486 | 1,381 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Electric Service Utility Operations | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 8,269 | 26,193 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Electric Service Utility Operations | Tariff-based revenues | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | 8,207 | 26,021 | ||
Billed Revenues | Golden State Water Company | Electric Service Utility Operations | CPUC-approved surcharges (cost-recovery activities) | ||||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||||
Revenues | $ 62 | $ 172 |
Revenue from Contract with Cu_5
Revenue from Contract with Customer - Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details) - American States Utility Services - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] | ||
Receivable from the U.S. government | $ 54,968 | $ 40,150 |
Contract assets | 19,043 | 30,388 |
Contract liabilities | $ 8,942 | $ 3,911 |
Minimum | ||
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] | ||
Performance obligation fulfillment period | 36 years | |
Maximum | ||
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] | ||
Performance obligation fulfillment period | 50 years | |
Contracted Services | ||
Revenue, Initial Application Period Cumulative Effect Transition [Line Items] | ||
Period of fixed price contracts to operate and maintain the water and/or wastewater systems at various military bases | 50 years |
Regulatory Matters_ (Details)
Regulatory Matters: (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory asset not accruing carrying costs | $ 59,600,000 | $ 59,600,000 | |||
Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Increase (Decrease) in Other Regulatory Assets | 12,200,000 | ||||
Pensions and other post-retirement obligations (Note 8) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory asset not accruing carrying costs | 33,500,000 | 33,500,000 | |||
Derivative unrealized loss (Note 5) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory asset not accruing carrying costs | $ 1,143,000 | $ 1,143,000 | |||
Cost of Capital, Proceeding for Water Regions [Member] | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Weighted Cost of Capital Percent | 8.34% | 8.34% | |||
Settlement Agreement Proposed Authorized Return on Equity Percentage | 9.43% | 9.43% | |||
Various refunds to customers | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Decrease in revenues requirement to reflect the newly adopted Cost of Capital for GSWC | $ 955,000 | ||||
Golden State Water Company | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | $ (21,636,000) | $ (21,636,000) | $ 2,042,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Investment Term | 90 days | ||||
Regulatory Asset Amount Billed to Customers as Surcharges | 7,700,000 | $ 11,400,000 | $ 17,500,000 | $ 24,800,000 | |
Regulatory assets | 24,264,000 | 24,264,000 | 29,556,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Costs deferred for future recovery on Aerojet case | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 9,809,000 | 9,809,000 | 10,656,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Pensions and other post-retirement obligations (Note 8) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 31,066,000 | 31,066,000 | 33,019,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Derivative unrealized loss (Note 5) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 2,941,000 | ||||
Golden State Water Company | Low income rate assistance balancing accounts | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 3,660,000 | 3,660,000 | 5,972,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | General rate case memorandum accounts | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 6,798,000 | 6,798,000 | 10,522,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Other regulatory assets | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 15,506,000 | 15,506,000 | 14,875,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Excess deferred income taxes (Note 7) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 81,912,000 | 81,912,000 | (83,231,000) | ||
Golden State Water Company | Flow-through taxes, net (Note 7) | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | (15,816,000) | (15,816,000) | (17,716,000) | ||
Golden State Water Company | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) memorandum accounts | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Adjustments recorded to revalue deferred taxes as a result of the tax cut and job act of 2017 impact | 944,000 | 7,400,000 | |||
Golden State Water Company | Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism [Member] | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | 3,400,000 | 3,400,000 | |||
Golden State Water Company | Modified Cost Balancing Account [Member] | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | $ 20,900,000 | $ 20,900,000 | |||
Golden State Water Company | Cost of Capital, Proceeding for Water Regions [Member] | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Return on Equity Percentage | 8.90% | 8.90% | |||
Weighted Cost of Capital Percent | 7.91% | 7.91% | |||
Golden State Water Company | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) memorandum accounts | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | $ (8,274,000) | $ (8,274,000) | 0 | ||
Golden State Water Company | Various refunds to customers | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory assets | (7,880,000) | (7,880,000) | $ (4,552,000) | ||
Decrease in revenues requirement to reflect the newly adopted Cost of Capital for GSWC | 3,600,000 | ||||
Electric Service Utility Operations | Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) memorandum accounts | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Adjustments recorded to revalue deferred taxes as a result of the tax cut and job act of 2017 impact | $ 125,000 | $ 848,000 | |||
Electric Service Utility Operations | Pending General Rate Case [Member] | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Return on Equity Percentage | 9.60% | 9.60% | |||
Settlement Agreement Proposed Authorized Return on Equity Percentage | 9.95% | 9.95% | |||
Maximum | Golden State Water Company | Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Regulatory Asset Recovery Periods | 24 months | ||||
Recovery Period for under Collection, Balances Greater than 15 Percent of Adopted Annual Revenues | 24 years | ||||
Minimum | Golden State Water Company | Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism, net of Modified Cost Balancing Account | |||||
Regulatory matters: | |||||
Recovery Period for under Collection, Balances Greater than 15 Percent of Adopted Annual Revenues | 12 months |
Regulatory Matters_ CPUC Rehear
Regulatory Matters: CPUC Rehearing Matter and Procurement Audits (Details) - Golden State Water Company - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Regulatory matters: | ||
Net Regulatory Assets | $ (21,636) | $ 2,042 |
Water Revenue Adjustment Mechanism [Member] | ||
Regulatory matters: | ||
Net Regulatory Assets | 3,400 | |
General rate case memorandum accounts | ||
Regulatory matters: | ||
Net Regulatory Assets | $ 6,798 | $ 10,522 |
Earnings per Share_Capital St_3
Earnings per Share/Capital Stock: (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | ||
Basic | |||||
Net income | $ 22,952 | $ 21,006 | $ 50,082 | $ 56,499 | |
Less: (a) Distributed earnings to common shareholders | 10,102 | 9,349 | 28,831 | 27,064 | |
Less: Distributed earnings to participating securities | 54 | 50 | 151 | 139 | |
Undistributed earnings | 12,796 | 11,607 | 21,100 | 29,296 | |
(b) Undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders | 12,727 | 11,546 | 20,991 | 29,147 | |
Undistributed earnings allocated to participating securities | 69 | 61 | 109 | 149 | |
Common shareholders earnings, basic | $ 22,829 | $ 20,895 | $ 49,822 | $ 56,211 | |
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding, basic | 36,737 | 36,659 | 36,728 | 36,625 | |
Basic earnings per Common Share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.62 | $ 0.57 | $ 1.36 | $ 1.53 | |
Diluted | |||||
Common shareholders earnings, basic | $ 22,829 | $ 20,895 | $ 49,822 | $ 56,211 | |
Undistributed earnings for dilutive stock-based awards | 69 | 61 | 109 | 149 | |
Total common shareholders earnings, diluted | $ 22,898 | $ 20,956 | $ 49,931 | $ 56,360 | |
Weighted average Common Shares outstanding, basic | 36,737 | 36,659 | 36,728 | 36,625 | |
Stock-based compensation (in shares) | [1] | 213 | 197 | 207 | 188 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 36,950 | 36,856 | 36,935 | 36,813 | |
Diluted earnings per Common Share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.62 | $ 0.57 | $ 1.35 | $ 1.53 | |
[1] | In applying the treasury stock method of reflecting the dilutive effect of outstanding stock-based compensation in the calculation of diluted EPS, 47,792 and 70,702 stock options at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, were deemed to be outstanding in accordance with the accounting guidance on earnings per share. All of the 198,613 and 195,457 restricted stock units at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017. |
Earnings per Share_Capital St_4
Earnings per Share/Capital Stock: (Details 2) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Additional disclosure | ||||
Options outstanding (in shares) | 47,792 | 70,702 | 47,792 | 70,702 |
Anti-dilutive stock options not included in the computation of diluted EPS (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Common Shares issued under DRP and the 2000 and 2008 Employee Plans | 64,245 | 107,815 | ||
Value of Common Shares issued under DRP and the 2000 and 2008 Employee Plans | $ 348 | $ 884 | ||
Less: (a) Distributed earnings to common shareholders | $ 10,102 | $ 9,349 | 28,831 | 27,064 |
Dividends paid | $ 28,831 | $ 27,064 | ||
Quarterly dividends paid, per share of common stock (in dollars per share) | $ 0.275 | $ 0.255 | $ 0.785 | $ 0.739 |
Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Additional disclosure | ||||
Restricted stock units outstanding (in shares) | 198,613 | 195,457 | 198,613 | 195,457 |
Derivative Instruments (Details
Derivative Instruments (Details) - Golden State Water Company MWh in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)quote | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)MWhquote | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2015 | |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Description of derivative activity volume | MWh | 123 | ||||
Commodity Contract | |||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Number of broker quotes received to determine fair value of derivative instrument | quote | 1 | 1 | |||
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |||||
Fair value at beginning of the period | $ (1,710) | $ (4,493) | $ (2,941) | $ (4,901) | |
Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts | 567 | 656 | 1,798 | 1,064 | |
Fair value at end of the period | $ (1,143) | $ (3,837) | $ (1,143) | $ (3,837) | |
Minimum | Commodity Contract | |||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Term of derivative contract | 3 years | ||||
Maximum | Commodity Contract | |||||
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] | |||||
Term of derivative contract | 5 years |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_3
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Golden State Water Company | Carrying Amount | ||
Financial liabilities: | ||
Long-term debt - GSWC | $ 324,978 | $ 325,265 |
Golden State Water Company | Fair Value | ||
Financial liabilities: | ||
Long-term debt - GSWC | 389,438 | $ 424,042 |
Mutual Funds | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 | ||
Financial liabilities: | ||
Rabbi trust fair value of investments held | $ 17,800 |
Income Taxes_ (Details)
Income Taxes: (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Golden State Water Company | ||||
Effective income tax rate | ||||
ETRs (as a percent) | 23.20% | 38.40% | 22.50% | 38.60% |
Parent | ||||
Effective income tax rate | ||||
ETRs (as a percent) | 23.20% | 37.30% | 21.70% | 37.30% |
Employee Benefit Plans_ (Detail
Employee Benefit Plans: (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: | ||||
Contributions by employer | $ 6,000 | |||
Pension Benefits | ||||
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: | ||||
Service cost | $ 1,335 | $ 1,250 | 4,005 | $ 3,750 |
Interest cost | 1,912 | 1,976 | 5,736 | 5,928 |
Expected return on plan assets | (2,793) | (2,428) | (8,379) | (7,278) |
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss | 314 | 231 | 942 | 693 |
Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards | 768 | 1,029 | 2,304 | 3,093 |
Regulatory adjustment — deferred | 0 | (266) | 0 | (791) |
Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool | 768 | 1,295 | 2,304 | 3,884 |
Pension Benefits | Golden State Water Company | ||||
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: | ||||
Regulatory adjustment — deferred | 2,500 | |||
Other Postretirement Benefits | ||||
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: | ||||
Service cost | 48 | 53 | 162 | 171 |
Interest cost | 75 | 73 | 219 | 243 |
Expected return on plan assets | (123) | (107) | (369) | (351) |
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss | (212) | (242) | (576) | (582) |
Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards | (212) | (223) | (564) | (519) |
Regulatory adjustment — deferred | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool | (212) | (223) | (564) | (519) |
SERP | ||||
Components of Net Periodic Benefits Cost: | ||||
Service cost | 274 | 232 | 822 | 696 |
Interest cost | 222 | 223 | 666 | 669 |
Expected return on plan assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Amortization of prior service cost (benefit) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss | 262 | 194 | 786 | 582 |
Net periodic pension cost under accounting standards | 758 | 652 | 2,274 | 1,956 |
Regulatory adjustment — deferred | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total expense recognized, before surcharges and allocation to overhead pool | $ 758 | $ 652 | $ 2,274 | $ 1,956 |
Contingencies and Gain on Sal_2
Contingencies and Gain on Sale of Assets (Details) | Jun. 08, 2017USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from sale of assets | $ 63,000 | $ 34,324,000 | |
Amount spent in clean-up and remediation activities | 1,500,000 | ||
Golden State Water Company | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from sale of assets | 0 | 34,324,000 | |
Environmental remediation expense | 5,400,000 | ||
Environmental Clean-Up and Remediation | Golden State Water Company | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Accrued liability for the estimated additional cost to complete the clean-up at the site | $ 1,300,000 | ||
Ojai Water System | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Loss contingency number of customers served | 2,900 | ||
Ojai Water System | Golden State Water Company | |||
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |||
Proceeds from sale of assets | $ 34,300,000 | ||
Gain (loss) on sale of properties | $ 8,300,000 |
Business Segments_ (Details)
Business Segments: (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2018USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)segment | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017USD ($) | |
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | $ 124,182 | $ 124,418 | $ 325,811 | $ 336,423 | |
Operating income (loss) | 33,975 | 38,534 | 78,234 | 105,136 | |
Interest expense, net | 5,307 | 5,454 | 16,106 | 16,406 | |
Utility plant | 1,262,915 | 1,181,616 | 1,262,915 | 1,181,616 | $ 1,204,992 |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 10,118 | 9,854 | 29,794 | 29,184 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 6,939 | 12,508 | 13,890 | 33,670 | |
Capital additions | 28,546 | 32,000 | $ 87,328 | 77,896 | |
AWR | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Number of reportable segments | segment | 3 | ||||
Golden State Water Company | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 95,564 | 99,913 | $ 254,382 | 265,165 | |
Number of reportable segments | segment | 2 | ||||
Operating income (loss) | 27,540 | 32,986 | $ 66,482 | 90,091 | |
Utility plant | 1,249,190 | 1,249,190 | $ 1,197,940 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 9,623 | 9,509 | 28,387 | 28,341 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 5,414 | 10,813 | 11,743 | 29,235 | |
Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 87,689 | 228,834 | |||
Golden State Water Company | Electric | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 7,875 | 25,548 | |||
Reportable Legal Entities | Golden State Water Company | Water Service Utility Operations | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 87,689 | 91,919 | 228,834 | 239,057 | |
Operating income (loss) | 26,710 | 31,408 | 62,012 | 84,200 | |
Interest expense, net | 5,039 | 4,974 | 15,095 | 14,924 | |
Utility plant | 1,187,786 | 1,117,674 | 1,187,786 | 1,117,674 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 9,058 | 8,972 | 26,693 | 26,731 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 5,247 | 10,544 | 10,805 | 27,739 | |
Capital additions | 24,590 | 30,536 | 75,976 | 74,113 | |
Reportable Legal Entities | Golden State Water Company | Electric | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 7,875 | 7,994 | 25,548 | 26,108 | |
Operating income (loss) | 830 | 1,578 | 4,470 | 5,891 | |
Interest expense, net | 291 | 346 | 1,014 | 1,071 | |
Utility plant | 61,404 | 57,669 | 61,404 | 57,669 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 565 | 537 | 1,694 | 1,610 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 167 | 269 | 938 | 1,496 | |
Capital additions | 1,140 | 559 | 3,264 | 2,260 | |
Reportable Legal Entities | American States Utility Services | Contracted Services | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 28,618 | 24,505 | 71,429 | 71,258 | |
Operating income (loss) | 6,437 | 5,551 | 11,759 | 15,055 | |
Interest expense, net | (118) | 58 | (255) | 214 | |
Utility plant | 13,725 | 6,273 | 13,725 | 6,273 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 495 | 345 | 1,407 | 843 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,606 | 1,944 | 2,865 | 5,152 | |
Capital additions | 2,816 | 905 | 8,088 | 1,523 | |
Intersegment Eliminations | AWR | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Revenues | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Operating income (loss) | (2) | (3) | (7) | (10) | |
Interest expense, net | 95 | 76 | 252 | 197 | |
Utility plant | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | (81) | (249) | (718) | (717) | |
Capital additions | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Business Segments_ (Details 2)
Business Segments: (Details 2) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2018 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017 | |
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 6,939 | $ 12,508 | $ 13,890 | $ 33,670 | |
Net property, plant and equipment | 1,262,915 | 1,181,616 | 1,262,915 | 1,181,616 | $ 1,204,992 |
Other assets | 202,127 | 304,870 | 202,127 | 304,870 | |
Total Assets | 1,465,042 | 1,486,486 | 1,465,042 | 1,486,486 | 1,416,734 |
Golden State Water Company | |||||
Details of reportable segment | |||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 5,414 | 10,813 | 11,743 | 29,235 | |
Depreciation on transportation equipment | 58 | $ 61 | 179 | $ 181 | |
Net property, plant and equipment | 1,249,190 | 1,249,190 | 1,197,940 | ||
Total Assets | $ 1,364,729 | $ 1,364,729 | $ 1,326,823 |