Independent
Tenure on this board
3.4 yrs
Meeting calendar
AWR · Annual meeting · Tuesday, May 19, 2026
American States Water Co
3 nominees · 2 ballot items.
Election of three Class III directors; approval of the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan; advisory “say-on-pay” vote on named executive officer compensation; ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent registered public accounting firm.
Market cap
$3.5B
1Y TSR
+12.4%
Board grade
C-
Record date
Mar 20, 2026
Filing
DEF 14A
Meeting concluded · May 19, 2026
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Proposals
On the ballot2
- 1
Election of Directors
ManagementBoard: FORElect three Class III directors (Thomas A. Eichelberger, Roger M. Ervin, C. James Levin) to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
- 2
To approve the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan
ManagementBoard: FORApprove a new 2026 Stock Incentive Plan to replace the 2016 plan, authorizing up to 800,000 shares for awards and updating change-in-control provisions and plan terms.
Director elections
Nominees on the ballot3
Independent
Tenure on this board
3.1 yrs
Independent
Tenure on this board
6.2 yrs
Ownership
Latest 13F quarterTop institutional holders10
| # | Owner | % of shares | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 10.7% | 4,189,235 | $317M |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7.9% | 3,106,401 | $235M |
| 3 | Neuberger Berman Group LLC | 6.4% | 2,527,892 | $191M |
| 4 | STATE STREET CORP | 5.3% | 2,064,857 | $156M |
| 5 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 4.5% | 1,756,279 | $133M |
| 6 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2% | 1,241,338 | $94M |
| 7 | FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 2.1% | 834,234 | $63M |
| 8 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2.1% | 818,385 | $62M |
| 9 | GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 2.0% | 798,175 | $60M |
| 10 | BlackRock, Inc. | 2.0% | 787,165 | $60M |
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Reference
Frequently asked questions
- When is the American States Water Co 2026 annual meeting?
- American States Water Co (AWR) holds its 2026 annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
- What is the record date for the American States Water Co 2026 meeting?
- The record date for the American States Water Co 2026 meeting is Friday, March 20, 2026. Shareholders of record on or before that date are eligible to vote.
- Who are the director nominees for American States Water Co's 2026 meeting?
- The board is presenting 3 director nominees at the American States Water Co 2026 meeting, listed with their independence status and background.
- What proposals will shareholders vote on at the American States Water Co 2026 meeting?
- Shareholders will vote on 2 proposals at the American States Water Co 2026 meeting, each tagged with who proposed it and the board's recommendation.
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