American States Water (AWR) SVP sells 1,304 shares in open market

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

American States Water Company reported an insider share sale by SVP of Operations Paul J. Rowley. On May 15, 2026, Rowley executed an open-market sale of 1,304 Common Shares at $76.05 per share. Following this transaction, he directly holds 6,520.1735 Common Shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,304 shares ($99,169)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Rowley Paul J

Role SVP OF OPERATIONS

Sold 1,304 shs ($99K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Shares	1,304	$76.05	$99K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Shares — 6,520.174 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,304 shares Sale price per share: $76.05 per share Shares owned after transaction: 6,520.1735 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares sold 1,304 shares Common Shares sold on May 15, 2026

Sale price per share $76.05 per share Price for the 1,304 Common Shares sold

Shares owned after transaction 6,520.1735 shares Direct holdings following the sale

Transaction code S Sale in open market or private transaction

Net buy/sell shares -1,304 shares Net effect of reported transactions

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Shares, Form 4, SVP OF OPERATIONS, +1 more

5 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

Common Shares financial

""security_title": "Common Shares""

Common shares are the basic units of ownership in a company that give holders a claim on profits and a right to vote on key matters, like electing the board. Think of them as membership cards in a club: they let you share in successes and losses, but in a bankruptcy or liquidation they are paid after creditors and preferred shareholders, so their value can swing more and matters for assessing risk and potential return.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

SVP OF OPERATIONS financial

""officer_title": "SVP OF OPERATIONS""

transaction code S regulatory

""transaction_code": "S""

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rowley Paul J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

630 E FOOTHILL BLVD

(Street)

SAN DIMAS CALIFORNIA 91773

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AMERICAN STATES WATER CO [ AWR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP OF OPERATIONS

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/15/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Shares	05/15/2026		S		1,304	D	$76.05	6,520.1735	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Paul J. Rowley	05/15/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did AWR report for Paul J. Rowley?

American States Water’s SVP of Operations, Paul J. Rowley, reported an open-market sale of 1,304 Common Shares at $76.05 per share on May 15, 2026, according to a Form 4 insider trading disclosure.

What role does Paul J. Rowley hold at American States Water (AWR)?

Paul J. Rowley is the Senior Vice President of Operations at American States Water Company. His position is identified in the Form 4 filing, which records his recent transaction in the company’s Common Shares.

How many American States Water shares did Paul J. Rowley sell and at what price?

Paul J. Rowley sold 1,304 Common Shares of American States Water at a price of $76.05 per share. The transaction is classified as an open-market sale in the Form 4 filing.

How many American States Water shares does Paul J. Rowley own after the sale?

After the reported sale, Paul J. Rowley directly owns 6,520.1735 Common Shares of American States Water Company. This post-transaction holding amount is disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the AWR insider transaction reported as a buy or sell?

The Form 4 filing reports Paul J. Rowley’s transaction as a sale. It is coded as an open-market sale of 1,304 Common Shares, with transaction direction classified as “sell” in the filing data.