Ian Rapp's questions to American States Water Co (AWR) leadership • Q2 2025
Question
Ian Rapp from Bank of America Merrill Lynch inquired about the quarterly pacing of ASUS construction activity for the remainder of the year and sought management's confidence level on the passage of the SB 473 decoupling legislation.
Answer
President and CEO Robert Sprowls explained that ASUS construction activity would increase in both the third and fourth quarters, likely weighted more toward Q4, while reiterating confidence in the full-year guidance. Regarding the decoupling bill, Sprowls expressed 'cautious optimism,' noting strong arguments in its favor but acknowledging the difficulty in predicting legislative outcomes in California.