AMERICAN STATES WATER CO
For the period ended May 20, 2025. Filed Apr 4, 2025.
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May 20, 2025 · Filed Apr 4, 2025
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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American States Water Company
Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Notice of 2025
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
| DateMay 20, 2025 | Time11:00 a.m., Pacific Time | Location www.virtualshareholder meeting.com/AWR2025 | Record DateMarch 21, 2025 |
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| AGENDA | |
| To elect the following directors to class II of the board of directors to serve until the annual meeting in 2028 or until their successors are duly elected and qualified:Dr. Diana M. BontáMs. Mary Ann HopkinsMr. Robert J. Sprowls; | |
| Advisory vote to approve the compensation of our named executive officers; | |
| To ratify the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm; and | |
| To transact any other business which may properly come before the 2025 annual meeting or any adjournment thereof |
| By order of the board of directors: | |
| /s/ Eva G. TangCorporate Secretary | San Dimas, California April 4, 2025 |
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy MaterialsFor the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held on May 20, 2025 Pursuant to rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have elected to furnish our proxy statement, a proxy card and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 primarily via the Internet at www.proxyvote.com. As a result, on or about April 4, 2025, we are mailing to most of our shareholders a Notice of Internet Availability of Proxy Materials. This Notice contains instructions on how to access our proxy materials over the Internet and how to request a paper copy of our proxy materials. On or about April 4, 2025, we are mailing to all our remaining shareholders a paper copy of our proxy materials. If, however, we are unable to mail a paper copy to a shareholder because the shareholder lives in an area where the common carrier has suspended mail service, we will make a good faith effort to deliver the proxy materials to you. Shares must be voted either by telephone, Internet or by completing and returning a proxy card as provided in our proxy statement. Shares cannot be voted by marking, writing on and/or returning this Notice or any other notice regarding our proxy materials.
| American States Water Company | i | 2025 Proxy Statement |
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Instructions for Attending the 2025 Annual Meeting
We are holding the 2025 annual meeting through a virtual meeting format by electronic transmission via the Internet.
As described in the proxy materials for the annual meeting, shareholders of record at the close of business on March 21, 2025, the record date, will be entitled to participate in the virtual annual meeting. American States Water Company shareholders of record may attend the virtual annual meeting by entering their 16-digit control number atwww.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AWR2025. Beneficial owners may also participate in the annual meeting if the owner’s broker, bank or other shareholder of record provides that option to you. The control number is included with the proxy card or notice previously provided to you. Online access to the meeting will begin at 10:45 a.m., Pacific Time on May 20, 2025 and the meeting will start at 11:00 a.m., Pacific Time. During the meeting, shareholders will have an opportunity to vote and submit questions electronically.
| American States Water Company | ii | 2025 Proxy Statement |
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