CLARIFICATION of BW0043, CA-AMER-STATES-WATER

April 30, 2002 at 6:41 PM EDT
Apr 30, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American States Water Company wishes to clarify the quarter in its release issued earlier today. The fifth graph, first line should read xxx the company will release its first quarter results before market, (sted second quarter).

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