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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

     
x
  Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 or
 
   
o
  Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from    to    

Commission file number   001-14431

American States Water Company


(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
California   95-4676679

 
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
630 East Foothill Boulevard, San Dimas, California   91773-1207

 
 
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(909) 394-3600


(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable


(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Commission file number   001-12008

Southern California Water Company


(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
California   95-1243678

 
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
630 East Foothill Boulevard, San Dimas, California   91773-1212

 
 
 
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

(909) 394-3600


(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable


(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

     
American States Water Company
  Yes x No o
Southern California Water Company
  Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.).

     
American States Water Company
  Yes x No o
Southern California Water Company
  Yes o No x

As of August 9, 2004, the number of Common Shares outstanding of American States Water Company was 15,268,587 shares.

As of August 9, 2004, all of the 110 outstanding Common Shares of Southern California Water Company were owned by American States Water Company.

 


AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
and
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY
FORM 10-Q

INDEX

             
        Page
  Financial Information    
  Financial Statements     2
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets of American States Water Company as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003     3-4
 
  Consolidated Statements of Income of American States Water Company for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     5
 
  Consolidated Statements of Income of American States Water Company for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     6
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow of American States Water Company for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     7
 
  Consolidated Balance Sheets of Southern California Water Company as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003     8-9
 
  Consolidated Statements of Income of Southern California Water Company for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003     10
 
  Consolidated Statements of Income of Southern California Water Company for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003     11
 
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow of Southern California Water Company for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003     12
 
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements     13-24
  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations     25-56
  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks     57
  Controls and Procedures     57
  Other Information      
  Legal Proceedings     58-60
  Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities     61
  Defaults Upon Senior Securities     61
  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders     61
  Other Information     62
  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K     62
 
  Signature     63
 
 Exhibit 10.26
 EXHIBIT 31.1
 EXHIBIT 31.2
 EXHIBIT 32.1
 EXHIBIT 32.2

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PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements

     General

     The basic financial statements included herein have been prepared by Registrant, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements, prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although Registrant believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim period have been made.

     It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto in the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K of American States Water Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Southern California Water Company.

     Filing Format

     This quarterly report on Form 10-Q is a combined report being filed by two separate Registrants: American States Water Company (hereinafter “AWR”) and Southern California Water Company (hereinafter “SCW”). For more information, please see Note 1 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and the heading entitled General in Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. References in this report to “Registrant” are to AWR and SCW collectively, unless otherwise specified. SCW makes no representations as to the information contained in this report relating to AWR and its subsidiaries, other than SCW.

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
(in thousands)
  2004
  2003
Utility Plant, at cost
               
Water
  $ 739,810     $ 726,811  
Electric
    43,799       42,711  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    783,609       769,522  
Less — Accumulated depreciation
    (233,073 )     (222,567 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    550,536       546,955  
Construction work in progress
    71,326       55,343  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    621,862       602,298  
Other Property and Investments
               
Goodwill
    12,276       12,276  
Other property and investments
    9,895       9,844  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other property and investments
    22,171       22,120  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    6,949       12,775  
Accounts receivable-customers (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $869 in 2004 and $831 in 2003)
    11,980       11,758  
Unbilled revenue
    14,773       12,714  
Other accounts receivable
    2,367       10,649  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    1,453       1,346  
Regulatory assets — current
    4,582       5,331  
Prepayments
    1,966       3,786  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    44,070       58,359  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Regulatory and Other Assets
               
Regulatory assets
    56,592       57,704  
Other accounts receivable
    8,000       8,000  
Other
    8,731       8,994  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total regulatory and other assets
    73,323       74,698  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 761,426     $ 757,475  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
(Unaudited)

                 
    June 30,   December 31,
(in thousands)
  2004
  2003
Capitalization
               
Common shares, no par value, no stated value
  $ 129,681     $ 127,699  
Earnings reinvested in the business
    85,912       84,788  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total common shareholders’ equity
    215,593       212,487  
Long-term debt
    229,468       229,799  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total capitalization
    445,061       442,286  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Current Liabilities
               
Notes payable to banks
    54,000       56,000  
Long-term debt — current
    820       820  
Accounts payable
    15,527       18,774  
Taxes payable
    7,457       2,784  
Accrued employee expenses
    4,811       3,925  
Accrued interest
    1,874       1,681  
Deferred income taxes — current
    431       1,217  
Other
    7,832       10,697  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    92,752       95,898  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Other Credits
               
Advances for construction
    78,386       77,154  
Contributions in aid of construction — net
    66,928       64,297  
Deferred income taxes
    53,882       53,243  
Unamortized investment tax credits
    2,655       2,700  
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits
    2,493       4,584  
Regulatory liabilities
    11,394       9,642  
Other
    7,875       7,671  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other credits
    223,613       219,291  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
           
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Capitalization and Liabilities
  $ 761,426     $ 757,475  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
(Unaudited)
                 
    Three Months Ended
    June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
  2004
  2003
Operating Revenues
               
Water
  $ 53,576     $ 46,207  
Electric
    5,449       5,353  
Other
    319       257  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    59,344       51,817  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Expenses
               
Water purchased
    12,802       10,470  
Power purchased for pumping
    2,415       2,410  
Power purchased for resale
    2,538       2,814  
Unrealized loss (gain) on purchased power contracts
    76       (1,557 )
Gain on sale of water rights
    (5,675 )      
Groundwater production assessment
    1,338       1,729  
Supply cost balancing accounts
    3,598       501  
Other operating expenses
    5,283       5,086  
Administrative and general expenses
    11,497       11,890  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,073       4,945  
Maintenance
    2,609       2,299  
Taxes on income
    5,086       1,790  
Other taxes
    2,105       2,021  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total operating expenses
    48,745       44,398  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
    10,599       7,419  
                 
Other Income (Loss)
               
Other income, net
    851       89  
Taxes on other income
    (313 )     (58 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other income, net
    538       31  
                 
Interest Charges
               
Interest on long-term debt
    4,052       4,220  
Other interest and amortization of debt expense
    375       319  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total interest charges
    4,427       4,539  
                 
Net Income
    6,710       2,911  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
    15,248       15,201  
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
  $ 0.44     $ 0.19  
Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares
    15,269       15,247  
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.44     $ 0.19  
Dividends Declared Per Common Share
  $ 0.221     $ 0.221  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
  2004
  2003
Operating Revenues
               
Water
  $ 92,318     $ 85,632  
Electric
    13,076       12,357  
Other
    601       504  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    105,995       98,493  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Expenses
               
Water purchased
    21,683       18,358  
Power purchased for pumping
    4,132       4,366  
Power purchased for resale
    7,367       6,670  
Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts
    (481 )     (1,274 )
Gain on sale of water rights
    (5,675 )      
Groundwater production assessment
    3,160       3,396  
Supply cost balancing accounts
    3,819       1,459  
Other operating expenses
    9,720       9,126  
Administrative and general expenses
    20,576       19,414  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,250       9,892  
Maintenance
    4,936       4,249  
Taxes on income
    6,028       3,785  
Other taxes
    4,331       4,078  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total operating expenses
    89,846       83,519  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating Income
    16,149       14,974  
                 
                 
Other income, net
    669       137  
Taxes on other income
    (214 )     (106 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other income, net
    455       31  
                 
Interest Charges
               
Interest on long-term debt
    8,102       8,475  
Other interest and amortization of debt expense
    646       629  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total interest charges
    8,748       9,104  
                 
Net Income
  $ 7,856     $ 5,901  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding
    15,236       15,196  
Basic Earnings Per Common Share
  $ 0.52     $ 0.39  
Weighted Average Number of Diluted Shares
    15,265       15,224  
Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share
  $ 0.51     $ 0.39  
Dividends Declared Per Common Share
  $ 0.442     $ 0.442  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
(Unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended
    June 30,
(in thousands)
  2004
  2003
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
               
Net income
  $ 7,856     $ 5,901  
Adjustments for non-cash items:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    10,250       9,892  
Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits
    651       2,401  
Unrealized gain on purchased power contracts
    (481 )     (1,274 )
Impairment loss on assets removed from rate-base
    482        
Non-cash compensation expense on stock units issued
    778        
Other — net
    970       1,716  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable — customers
    (222 )     334  
Unbilled revenue
    (2,059 )     (889 )
Other accounts receivable
    8,282       (2,399 )
Materials and supplies
    (107 )     (507 )
Prepayments
    1,820       1,191  
Regulatory assets — supply cost balancing accounts
    3,819       1,459  
Other assets
    (46 )     (222 )
Accounts payable
    (3,247 )     (3,002 )
Taxes payable
    4,673       1,123  
Other liabilities
    (4,340 )     (4,048 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash provided
    29,079       11,676  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
               
Construction expenditures
    (30,592 )     (17,455 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used
    (30,592 )     (17,455 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common shares
    1,204       504  
Receipt of advances for and contributions in aid of construction
    5,175       2,927  
Refunds on advances for construction
    (2,287 )     (2,230 )
Cash received on financing portion of purchased power contracts
    658       865  
Repayment of long-term debt
    (331 )     (312 )
Net change in notes payable to banks
    (2,000 )     (2,000 )
Dividends paid
    (6,732 )     (6,715 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net cash used
    (4,313 )     (6,961 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (5,826 )     (12,740 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    12,775       18,397  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 6,949     $ 5,657  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Non-cash activities — supplemental disclosures:
               
Adoption of new accounting standard for asset retirement obligations:
               
Cumulative effect of adoption — Regulatory asset
        $ 2,495  
Utility plant, net
          223  
Asset retirement obligations
          (2,718 )

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY

BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
                 
    June 30,   December 31,
(in thousands)
  2004
  2003
Utility Plant, at cost
               
Water
  $ 698,468     $ 688,079  
Electric
    43,799       42,711  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    742,267       730,790  
Less — Accumulated depreciation
    (221,508 )     (211,424 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    520,759       519,366  
Construction work in progress
    68,686       51,354  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    589,445       570,720  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Other Property and Investments
    7,520       7,471  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Current Assets
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    4,755       8,306  
Accounts receivable-customers (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $828 in 2004 and $797 in 2003)
    11,800       11,487  
Unbilled revenue
    14,514       12,484  
Intercompany receivable
    1,928       445  
Other accounts receivable
    2,168       10,516  
Materials and supplies, at average cost
    1,430       1,322  
Regulatory assets — current
    4,582       5,331  
Prepayments
    1,774       3,638  
 
   
 
     
 
 
 
    42,951       53,529  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Regulatory and Other Assets
               
Regulatory assets
    56,501       57,624  
Other accounts receivable
    8,000       8,000  
Other
    7,974       8,219  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total regulatory and other assets
    72,475       73,843  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total Assets
  $ 712,391     $ 705,563  
 
   
 
     
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY
BALANCE SHEETS
CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES
(Unaudited)

                 
    June 30,   December 31,
(in thousands)
  2004
  2003
Capitalization
               
Common shares, no par value
  $ 124,169     $ 123,391  
Earnings reinvested in the business
    83,994       82,656  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total common shareholder’s equity
    208,163       206,047  
Long-term debt
    221,822       221,996  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total capitalization
    429,985       428,043  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Current Liabilities
               
Long-term debt — current
    260       260  
Accounts payable
    14,733       17,312  
Intercompany payable
    34,061       34,111  
Taxes payable
    10,703       4,382  
Accrued employee expenses
    4,718       3,828  
Accrued interest
    1,600       1,581  
Deferred income taxes — current
    217       1,057  
Other
    7,500       10,376  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    73,792       72,907  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Other Credits
               
Advances for construction
    68,076       66,827  
Contributions in aid of construction
    66,645       64,023  
Deferred income taxes
    50,673       50,277  
Unamortized investment tax credits
    2,655       2,700  
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits
    2,493       4,584  
Regulatory liabilities
    11,394       9,642  
Other credits
    6,678       6,560  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total other credits
    208,614       204,613  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 8)
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