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American States Water Co (AWR) is the issuer in an amended Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership by Neuberger Berman Group LLC and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC. Neuberger Berman Group reported 1,942,134 shares, or 4.9% of the class, with shared voting power over 1,838,275 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,942,134 shares. Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers reported 1,866,233 shares, or 4.7%, with shared voting power over 1,763,418 shares and shared dispositive power over 1,866,233 shares. The report says affiliated entities may be deemed beneficial owners under Exchange Act Rule 13d-3 and includes disclaimers of beneficial ownership.
Key Figures
Reported beneficial ownership — Neuberger Berman Group:1,942,134 shares (4.9%)Shared voting power — Neuberger Berman Group:1,838,275 sharesShared dispositive power — Neuberger Berman Group:1,942,134 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Reported beneficial ownership — Neuberger Berman Group1,942,134 shares (4.9%)American States Water Co common class
Shared voting power — Neuberger Berman Group1,838,275 sharesReported voting power
Shared dispositive power — Neuberger Berman Group1,942,134 sharesReported dispositive power
Reported beneficial ownership — Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers1,866,233 shares (4.7%)American States Water Co common class
Shared voting power — Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers1,763,418 sharesReported voting power
Shared dispositive power — Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers1,866,233 sharesReported dispositive power
Key Terms
beneficially own, Shared Voting Power, Shared Dispositive Power, information barrier
4 terms
beneficially ownregulatory
"may be deemed to beneficially own the securities covered by this report"
Beneficially own means having the economic rights and risks of a security—such as the right to receive dividends, sell the shares, or profit from price changes—whether or not your name appears on the official share register. Think of it like renting a car: you use it and reap the benefits even if the title lists someone else. Investors care because beneficial ownership determines who truly controls value, must be disclosed under securities rules, and can signal potential influence or trading activity that affects a stock’s price.
Shared Voting Powerregulatory
"Shared Voting Power 1,838,275.00"
Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.
Shared Dispositive Powerregulatory
"Shared Dispositive Power 1,942,134.00"
information barrierregulatory
"separated from the NBG Filers by an information barrier"
FAQ
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How many AWR shares does Neuberger Berman report?
Neuberger Berman Group LLC reported 1,942,134 shares (4.9%), while Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC reported 1,866,233 shares (4.7%). The report says affiliated entities may be deemed beneficial owners and includes disclaimers of beneficial ownership.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
American States Water Co
(Name of Issuer)
COMMON
(Title of Class of Securities)
029899101
(CUSIP Number)
09/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
029899101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Neuberger Berman Group LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,838,275.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,942,134.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,942,134.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.9 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
HC
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
029899101
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
DELAWARE
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
1,763,418.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
1,866,233.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,866,233.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
4.7 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
American States Water Co
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
630 E Foothill BLVD, San DImas , CA, 91773.
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Neuberger Berman Group LLC
Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
1290 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10104
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware
(d)
Title of class of securities:
COMMON
(e)
CUSIP No.:
029899101
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1942134
Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons may be deemed to beneficially own the securities covered by this report in their various fiduciary capacities by virtue of the provisions of Exchange Act Rule 13d-3. Neuberger Berman Group LLC, through its subsidiaries Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC and Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC controls Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons.
This report is not an admission that any of these entities are the beneficial owner of the securities covered by this report and each of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC, Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC and certain affiliated persons disclaim beneficial ownership of the securities covered by this statement pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13d-4.
The information in this filing reports securities of the issuer that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by Neuberger Berman Group LLC, Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers Holdings LLC, Neuberger Trust Holdings LLC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co N.A., Neuberger Berman Asia Ltd., Neuberger Berman Canada ULC, Neuberger Berman Trust Co of Delaware N.A. and Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC ("NBG Filers"). The securities of the issuer, if any, that may be deemed to be beneficially owned by NB Alternatives Advisers LLC and other subsidiaries of Neuberger Berman Group LLC that are separated from the NBG Filers by an information barrier in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998) are not reflected in this filing.
(b)
Percent of class:
4.9 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
1838275
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1942134
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Not Applicable
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
