Form 4: American States Water Co. Director Steven D. Davis Reports Stock Acquisitions

Director Steven D. Davis reported the acquisition of common shares of American States Water Co. through dividend equivalents and direct purchases.

Summary

• On September 3, 2024, Steven D. Davis acquired 2.9582 common shares of American States Water Co. at a price of $81.25 per share as a dividend equivalent.
• Following this transaction, Davis directly owned 3,745.2871 common shares.
• On May 20, 2025, Davis acquired an additional 560.9574 common shares at $80.22 per share.
• After this purchase, Davis's direct ownership increased to 4,306.2445 common shares.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Neutral sentiment as it reflects routine transactions by a company director, indicating neither significant positive nor negative implications.

Positives

• The director's continued investment in the company may signal confidence in its future performance.

Industry Context

Form 4 filings are standard disclosures required by the SEC to ensure transparency in insider trading activities, providing investors with insights into the actions of company insiders.

Stakeholder Impact

• The transactions provide stakeholders with transparency regarding insider activity.

Key Dates

Keywords

Form 4, beneficial ownership, director, Steven D. Davis, American States Water Co., AWR, common shares, acquisition, dividend equivalent