SAN DIMAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 29, 2014--
On January 28, 2014, the Board of Directors of American States Water
Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.2025 per share on
the Common Shares of the Company. This action marks the 311th
consecutive dividend payment by the Company. For 59 consecutive years,
American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in
their aggregate annual dividend.
Dividends on the Common Shares will be payable on March 3, 2014 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on February 17, 2014.
American States Water Company is the parent of Golden State Water
Company and American States Utility Services, Inc. Through its utility
subsidiary, Golden State Water Company, AWR provides water service to
approximately 256,000 customers located within 75 communities throughout
10 counties in Northern, Coastal and Southern California. The Company
also distributes electricity to over 23,000 customers in the City of Big
Bear and surrounding areas in San Bernardino County, California. Through
its contracted services subsidiary, American States Utility Services,
Inc., the Company provides operations, maintenance and construction
management services for water and wastewater systems located on military
bases throughout the country through 50-year privatization contracts
with the U.S. government.
American States Water Company has paid dividends to shareholders every
year since 1931, increasing the dividends received by shareholders each
calendar year since 1954.
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