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 8, 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 (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
630 East Foothill Blvd.
San Dimas, California 91773
(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
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Section 2-Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 8, 2007 American States Water Company released earnings for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2007. A copy of the Company's press
release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
This Form 8-K and the attached exhibits are furnished to, but not filed with,
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following exhibit is furnished hereunder:
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated November 8, 2007
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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 8, 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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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated November 8, 2007
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