SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2009--
On April 30, 2009, the Board of Directors of American States Water
Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share on
the Common Shares of the Company. This action marks the 292nd
consecutive dividend payment by the Company. For more than 54
consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have
received an aggregate annual increase in their dividends.
Dividends on the Common Shares will be payable on June 1, 2009 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2009.
American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water
Company, American States Utility Services, Inc. and Chaparral City Water
Company. Through its subsidiaries, AWR provides water service to 1 out
of 37 Californians located within 75 communities throughout 10 counties
in Northern, Coastal and Southern California (approximately 255,000
customers) and to over 13,000 customers in the city of Fountain Hills,
Arizona and a small portion of Scottsdale, Arizona. The Company also
distributes electricity to over 23,000 customers in the Big Bear
recreational area of California. Through its contracted services
subsidiary, American States Utility Services, Inc., the Company
contracts with the U.S. government and private entities to provide
various services, including water marketing and operation and
maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Source: American States Water Company
American States Water Company
Eva G. Tang
Senior Vice
President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and
Corporate Secretary
909-394-3600, extension 707