SouthWest Water Company
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Form DEFM14A
SOUTHWEST WATER CO filed this Form DEFM14A on 07/02/10
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Subdocument 1 - DEFM14A - DEFM14A
Page 1 - UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Page 3 - Dear Stockholder:
Page 4 - Sincerely
Page 5 - SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY 624 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2900 Los Angeles, California 90017-3782 (213) 929
Page 6 - IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDER
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 8 - GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY
Page 9 - Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Page 10 - INTRODUCTION
Page 11 - The Parties to the Merger
Page 12 - Interests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger (Page 39)
Page 13 - Treatment of Company Securities in the Merger (Page 47)
Page 14 - Convertible Subordinated Debentures
Page 15 - Financing (Page 57)
Page 16 - Long-Term Infrastructure Investment
Page 17 - Market Price of Our Common Stock
Page 18 - 5. Q: What is the voting requirement to approve each of the proposals?
Page 19 - 10. Q: Will the merger be taxable to me?
Page 20 - 16. Q: Who can attend the Annual Meeting?
Page 21 - If you vote over the Internet or by telephone, do not return your proxy card.
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Page 23 - PROPOSAL 1: ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT
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Page 38 - Reasons for the Recommendation of the Board of Directors
Page 39 - OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE “FOR” THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT.
Page 40 - Opinion of Financial Advisor
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Page 43 - Comparable Public Companies Analysis
Page 44 - Transactions Involving Utility Companies
Page 45 - Premiums Paid Analysis
Page 46 - Implied Premium
Page 47 - Delisting and Deregistration of SouthWest Water Common Stock
Page 48 - Interests of Our Directors and Executive Officers in the Merger
Page 49 - Treatment of Stock Options and Restricted Stock
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Page 52 - Annex C
Page 53 - Treatment of Holders of Common Stock
Page 54 - THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION OF THE U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGER IS FOR OUR STOCKH
Page 55 - Other
Page 56 - Effective Time of the Merger
Page 57 - Company Stock-Based Awards
Page 58 - Exchange and Payment Procedures
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Page 61 - Conduct of Our Business Pending the Merger
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Page 63 - No Solicitation of Transactions
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Page 65 - Reasonable Best Efforts to Complete the Merger
Page 66 - Conditions to the Merger
Page 67 - Termination
Page 68 - Termination Fees and Expenses
Page 69 - Amendment and Waiver
Page 70 - MARKET PRICE AND DIVIDEND DATA
Page 71 - BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TABLE
Page 72 - PROPOSAL 2: ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Page 73 - NOMINEES FOR ELECTION AT ANNUAL MEETING
Page 74 - Thomas Iino, 67
Page 75 - DIRECTORS RETIRING AT 2010 ANNUAL MEETING
Page 76 - GOVERNANCE OF THE COMPANY
Page 77 - N/A
Page 78 - Director Independence
Page 79 - BOARD MEETINGS
Page 80 - Compensation and Organization Committee
Page 81 - Board Leadership
Page 82 - Role of Compensation Consultant
Page 83 - Utility
Page 84 - NEO
Page 85 - Long-Term Incentive Awards
Page 86 - PCRS — Performance Contingent Restricted Stock
Page 87 - Performance Shares
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Page 89 - Health and Welfare Benefits
Page 90 - Summary Compensation Table
Page 91 - Grants of Plan Based Awards
Page 92 - Option Exercises and Stock Vested
Page 93 - Name and Principal Position
Page 94 - POTENTIAL PAYMENTS UPON POST TERMINATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2009
Page 95 - Cheryl Clary, Former Chief Financial Officer
Page 96 - Michael O. Quinn, Managing Director, Western Utilities
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Page 98 - Equity Compensation Plan Information
Page 99 - Audit Committee
Page 100 - OUR BOARD UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS A VOTE “FOR” THE RATIFICATION OF THE SELECTION OF PRICEWATERHOUSECO
Page 101 - Where You Can Find More Information
Page 102 - DIRECTIONS
Page 103 - Annex A
Page 104 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Page 107 - AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER
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Page 113 - ARTICLE III REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
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Page 135 - ARTICLE V CONDUCT OF BUSINESS PENDING THE MERGER
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Page 140 - ARTICLE VI ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
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Page 148 - ARTICLE VII CONDITIONS TO THE MERGER
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Page 167 - SW MERGER ACQUISTION CORP.
Page 168 - Annex B
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Page 173 - ANNEX C
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