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) October 26, 2016
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California |
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001-14431 |
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95-4676679 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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630 East Foothill Blvd. |
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91773 |
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(Address of principal |
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(Zip Code) |
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Section 1-Registrant’s Business and Operations
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On October 26, 2016, American States Water Company executed a Fifth Amendment to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 3, 2005 (the “Credit Agreement”) among American States Water Company, as Borrower, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and Sole Bank. The provisions of the Fifth Amendment are described in Item 2.03. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, as amended, is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 2.03. Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant.
On October 26, 2016, the Company entered into a Fifth Amendment to its Credit Agreement in order to increase the aggregate commitment by an additional $50,000,000. The Company may, under the terms of the Fifth Amendment, borrow up to $150,000,000.
Section 9- Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
The following document is filed as an Exhibit to this report:
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Exhibit No. |
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 3, 2005 among American States Water Company, as Borrower, the Lenders named therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, as amended. |
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.
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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY |
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Date: October 28, 2016 |
/s/ Eva G. Tang |
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Eva G. Tang |