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) October 7, 2005
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 001-14431 95-4676679
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
630 East Foothill Blvd.
San Dimas, California 91773
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
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Section 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On October 7, 2005 American States Water Company announced that the Arizona
Corporation Commission ("ACC") approved a rate increase for Chaparral City Water
Company ("CCWC"), a subsidiary of American States Water Company in Arizona. The
rate increase was effective on October 1, 2005 and is expected to generate
additional annual revenues of $1.1 million, an 18% increase over current
revenues. 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.
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Section 9 - Financial Statement and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release: American States Water Company Announces Approval
by ACC of Increase in Rates
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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.
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
Date: October 7, 2005 /s/ Robert J. Sprowls
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Robert J. Sprowls
Sr. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
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