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) April 13, 2006
AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 001-14431 95-4676679
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) 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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GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 001-12008 95-1243678
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) 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 7 - Regulation FD
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
American States Water Company announces the final decision by the California
Public Utilities Commission on April 13, 2006 to approve the permanent lease of
5,000 acre feet of water rights to the City of Folsom by AWR's primary
subsidiary, Golden State Water Company.
This Form 8-K and the attached exhibit are filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Section 9 - Financial Statement and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release announcing Decision Regarding Ratemaking Treatment
for Revenues Resulting from the Lease of Water Rights
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