UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 13, 2009
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 001-14431 | 95-4676679 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
630 East Foothill Blvd. San Dimas, California | 91773 | |
(Address of principal executive | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California | 001-12008 | 95-1243678 |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification |
630 East Foothill Blvd. San Dimas, California | 91773 | |
(Address of principal executive | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
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Section 8-Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events
On July 14, 2009, American States Water Company (“AWR”) announced that Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services has improved its outlook on AWR and its main utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Co. (“GSWC”) to positive from stable. At the same time, S&P affirmed the 'A' corporate credit rating on AWR and GSWC.
S&P debt ratings range from AAA (highest rating possible) to D (obligation is in default). Securities ratings are not recommendations to buy, sell or hold a security and are subject to change or withdrawal at any time by the rating agency.
A copy of the Company’s press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are furnished to, but not filed with, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: | July 14, 2009 | AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY |
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| /s/ Eva G. Tang |
Eva G. Tang | ||
Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial | ||
Officer, Corporate Secretary and Treasurer | ||
GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY | ||
/s/ Eva G. Tang | ||
Eva G. Tang | ||
Senior Vice President-Finance, Chief Financial | ||
Officer and Secretary |
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 14, 2009 |