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AMERICAN STATES WATER CO — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from AMERICAN STATES WATER CO's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm at the 2026-05-19 meeting.

“Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm, with Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 33,682,639 1,398,670 150,297 0”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers at the 2026-05-19 meeting.

“The advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Company’s proxy statement received the votes presented below. Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 28,620,741 2,468,427 253,233 3,889,205”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Approval of 2026 Stock Incentive Plan at the 2026-05-19 meeting.

“Shareholders approved the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan, with Votes For Votes Against Abstentions Broker Non-Votes 30,410,130 776,555 155,716 3,889,205”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Election of Class III directors at the 2026-05-19 meeting.

“The annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 19, 2026. The results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote are set forth below. The following table presents the voting results of the election of Class III directors at this meeting: Name Votes For Votes Withheld Broker Non-Votes Mr. Thomas A. Eichelberger 30,973,050 369,351 3,889,205 Mr. Roger M. Ervin 30,944,269 398,132 3,889,205 Mr. C. James Levin 29,753,613 1,588,788 3,889,205”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 results: EPS $0.76.

“On May 6, 2026 , American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) released earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.”
Material Agreements

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO amended Equity Distribution Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC, and Huntington Securities, Inc. (effective 2026-02-20).

“On February 20, 2026, American States Water Company (the “Company”) entered into an amendment (the “Amendment”) to the Equity Distribution Agreement, dated February 27, 2024 (the “Original Equity Distribution Agreement” and, together with the Amendment, the “Equity Distribution Agreement”), by and among the Company and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“JMS”), RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC”), and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC in their capacities as sales agents (collectively, the “Sales Agents”), in order to replace JMS as Sales Agent thereunder with Huntington Securities, Inc. (“Huntington”).”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the quarter ended March 31, 2024 results: EPS $0.62 per share.

“American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.62 for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.93 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023”
Material Agreements

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO entered into Equity Distribution Agreement with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC valued at up to $200,000,000 (effective 2024-02-27).

“On February 27, 2024, American States Water Company (the “Company”) entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (“Wells Fargo”), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (“JMS”), RBC Capital Markets, LLC (“RBC”), and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC (“SWS”) with respect to an at-the-market offering program under which the Company may offer and sell, from time to time at its sole discretion, its common shares, no par value per share (the “Common Shares”), having an aggregate offering price of up to $200,000,000”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported third quarter ended September 30, 2023 results: EPS basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.85 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

“American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.85 for the quarter ended September 30, 2023, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.69 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.16 per share, or 23.2%”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 results: revenue $9.3 million, EPS $1.04.

“that implemented the new cost of capital effective July 31, 2023. As a result, the three months ended June 30, 2023 recorded results include an increase in water revenues of $9.3 million, or $0.18 per share, from the reversal of revenues subject to refund due to a change in estimates from what had been recorded during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, whereas”
Debt Financings

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO incurred revolving credit of $200 million maturing five years.

“GSWC’s separate credit agreement provides for a $200 million unsecured revolving credit facility to support its operations and capital expenditures.”
Debt Financings

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO incurred revolving credit of $150 million maturing five years.

“AWR’s credit agreement provides for a $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility to support AWR parent and its contracted services subsidiary.”
Material Agreements

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO entered into GSWC Credit Agreement with syndicate of banks and financial institutions valued at $200 million unsecured revolving credit facility (effective 2023-06-28).

“GSWC Credit Agreement: GSWC’s separate credit agreement provides for a $200 million unsecured revolving credit facility to support its operations and capital expenditures.”
Material Agreements

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO entered into AWR Credit Agreement with syndicate of banks and financial institutions valued at $150 million unsecured revolving credit facility (effective 2023-06-28).

“On June 28, 2023, American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) and its regulated water utility subsidiary, Golden State Water Company (“GSWC”), each entered into new credit agreements”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Ratification of appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Shareholders ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm, with 31,679,878 voting in favor of the appointment, 866,105 shares voting against the appointment and 105,372 shares abstaining from voting on the appointment.”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Advisory vote on the frequency of the vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“The advisory vote on the frequency of the vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Company’s proxy statement, received the votes presented below.”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Advisory vote on the compensation of the Company's named executive officers at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“The advisory vote on the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers as described in the Company’s proxy statement, received the votes presented below.”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Approval of the Company's 2023 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“Shareholders approved the Company’s 2023 Non-Employee Directors Stock Plan, with 27,588,308 shares voting in favor of the Plan, 486,817 shares voting against the Plan, 166,296 shares abstaining from voting on the Plan and 4,409,934 shares broker non-votes.”
Shareholder Votes

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO shareholders approved Election of Class III Directors at the 2023-05-23 meeting.

“The annual meeting of shareholders was held on May 23, 2023. The results of voting on each of the matters submitted to a vote are set forth below.”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the quarter ended March 31, 2023 results: EPS $0.93 per share.

“American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.93 for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.38 for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, an increase of $0.55 per share.”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: EPS $0.50.

“On March 1, 2023 , American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) released earnings for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the quarter ended December 31, 2022 results: EPS basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.50.

“American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.50 for the quarter ended December 31, 2022”

Sarah J. Anderson resigned as director at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“fill a vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Sarah J. Anderson.”

Thomas A. Eichelberger was appointed as director at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“appointed Thomas A. Eichelberger as a director to be effective February 8, 2023 in order to fill a vacancy on the Board created by the resignation of Sarah J. Anderson.”
Debt Financings

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO incurred senior notes of $30,000,000 at 5.22% maturing January 31, 2038.

“$30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Series B Senior Notes at a coupon rate of 5.22% due January 31, 2038”
Debt Financings

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO incurred senior notes of $100,000,000 at 5.12% maturing January 31, 2033.

“$100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Series A Senior Notes at a coupon rate of 5.12% due January 31, 2033”
Earnings Releases

AMERICAN STATES WATER CO reported the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 results: EPS $0.69.

“American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) today reported basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.69 for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, as compared to basic and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.76 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, a decrease of $0.07 per share.”

Sarah J. Anderson resigned as Director at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“On August 10, 2022, Sarah J. Anderson provided the Company with advance written notice of her plans to resign as a member of the Boards of Directors (the “Boards”) of American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR) and Golden State Water Company effective February 8, 2023 in order to allow the Boards time to find a replacement.”

Christopher H. Connor was appointed as Senior Vice President at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“On February 24, 2022, American States Utility Services, Inc. (“ASUS”) announced to its employees the appointment of new hire Christopher H. Connor to the position of Senior Vice President of ASUS effective February 28, 2022.”

Bryan K. Switzer retired as Vice President - Regulatory Affairs at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“Mr. Bryan K. Switzer, Vice President - Regulatory Affairs retired from Golden State Water Company (GSWC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (AWR), on January 14, 2022.”

Paul J. Rowley was appointed as Senior Vice President – Regulated Water Utility at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“Effective December 10, 2021, Golden State Water Company (“GSWC”), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (“AWR” or “the Company”), announces the appointment and promotion of Paul J. Rowley, age 57, to the position of Senior Vice President – Regulated Water Utility.”

Bryan K. Switzer departed as Vice President – Regulatory Affairs at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“Mr. Bryan K. Switzer, Vice President – Regulatory Affairs for Golden State Water Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company, has informed the Company that he intends to retire from the Company on January 14, 2022.”

Stuart G. Harrison resigned as Senior Vice President at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“On August 12, 2021, American States Utility Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“ASUS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE: AWR), entered into a separation agreement with Stuart G. Harrison, the former Senior Vice President of ASUS.”

Stuart G. Harrison departed as Senior Vice President at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“The employment relationship between American States Utility Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“ASUS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR), and Stuart G. Harrison, Senior Vice President of ASUS ended on August 10, 2021.”

Denise L. Kruger retired as Senior Vice President of Regulated Water Utility at AMERICAN STATES WATER CO.

“Ms. Denise L. Kruger, Senior Vice President of Regulated Water Utility retired from Golden State Water Company (GSWC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American States Water Company, on July 9, 2021.”

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