American States Water Company 2026 Stock Incentive Plan

On May 19, 2026, American States Water Company held its annual shareholder meeting where the 2026 Stock Incentive Plan was approved. This new plan replaces the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, allowing the Compensation Committee to continue granting stock awards such as options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, and performance awards to eligible employees. The plan aims to attract, motivate, and retain key personnel by incentivizing high individual performance and improving the company's financial results. Shareholders also voted to approve the advisory compensation of named executive officers and ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm. The election of Class III directors was also confirmed.