American States Water Company Announces Regular Common Dividends
On January 29, 2019, the Board of Directors of American States Water Company (NYSE:AWR) approved a quarterly dividend of $0.275
per share on the Common Shares of the company. This action marks the 331st consecutive dividend payment by the company.
For 64 consecutive years, American States Water Company shareholders have received an increase in their calendar year dividend,
which places it in an exclusive group of companies on the New York Stock Exchange that have achieved that result. The company’s
current policy is to achieve a five-year compound annual growth rate in the dividend of more than 6% over the long-term.
Dividends on the Common Shares will be payable on March 1, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February
15, 2019.
About American States Water Company
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 260,000 customers located throughout 10
counties in Northern, Coastal and Southern California. The company also distributes electricity to approximately 24,000 customers
in the City of Big Bear Lake 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 distribution and wastewater collection and treatment facilities located on military bases throughout the country
under 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.
American States Water Company
Eva G. Tang
Senior Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
(909) 394-3600, extension 707
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