UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 16, 2007
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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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
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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Item 8.01. Other Events
San Dimas, California, November 21, 2007.... American States Water Company
(NYSE:AWR) announced that on November 16, 2007, the California Public Utilities
Commission gave final approval for rate increases in the Region II water
customer service area of its Golden State Water company subsidiary and to
recover general office expenses. The new rates will be retroactive to January 1,
2007.
This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are 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 CPUC
Decision Approving Rate Increases
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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: November 21, 2007 /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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