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) December 31, 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 (Zip Code)
offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (909) 394-3600
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Section 5-Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in
Fiscal Year
On December 31, 2007, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the
American States Water Company Bylaws to permit the Company to issue securities
in uncertificated form as required by the New York Stock Exchange. The Bylaws,
as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1.
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Section 9-Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following documents are filed as Exhibits to this report:
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 Amended Bylaws of American States Water Company
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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: January 3, 2008 /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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