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02/02/10SouthWest Water Company Honored with Laboratory Person of the Year Award
LOS ANGELES, Feb 02, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that Laboratory Technician Bonnie Dennedy was selected as recipient of the 2009 Laboratory Person of the Year award from the Northern San Joaquin chapter of the California Water Environmental Association (CWEA). Dennedy, along with her fellow honorees in other categories, was recognized in the chapter's annual awards banquet. Certified by the California Department of Public Health as a Water Trea... 
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01/27/10SouthWest Water Names Ben Smith Interim Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES, Jan 27, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ: SWWC) today named Ben Smith interim chief financial officer, succeeding David B. Stanton, who is no longer with the company. Smith, 39, has been serving as SouthWest Water's principal accounting officer since May 2009. A Certified Public Accountant, he joined the company as divisional chief financial officer of its contract services group in 2006 and was promoted to the corporate level as vice president of financial ... 
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12/10/09SouthWest Water Wins Prestigious MarCom Awards
-- Company's Subsidiaries Recognized for Customer Communications Excellence -- LOS ANGELES, Dec 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ: SWWC) today announced that its Suburban Water Systems subsidiary won a 2009 MarCom Platinum Award and its Texas Utilities won a 2009 MarCom Gold Award - both for excellence in customer communications. The 2009 MarCom Awards were presented by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. "We are very proud to receive the... 
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11/09/09SouthWest Water Company Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Operating revenue increased 3% to $59.0 million for the 2009 third quarter from $57.5 million in the third quarter of 2008. Adjusted income from continuing operations, which excludes certain items that are... 
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11/04/09SouthWest Water to Report Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 9, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2009 third quarter financial results by Monday, November 9, 2009 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call with an accompanying slide presentation at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time (2:00 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial ... 
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10/27/09SouthWest Water Board of Directors Elects H. Frederick Christie Independent Chair of the Board
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 27, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors elected H. Fredrick Christie as the new independent chairman of the board. H. Frederick Christie has been a director on the company’s board since 1996 and served as lead director since May 2006. He is a consultant, having retired in 1990 as president and chief executive officer of the Mission Group, re... 
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10/23/09SouthWest Water Company Doubles Cash Dividend on Common Stock
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 23, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors has raised the company’s quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.05 per share from $0.025 per share, representing a 100% increase. Mark Swatek, SouthWest Water chief executive officer, said, "Today’s action reflects our board’s confidence in the underlying performance of the compa... 
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09/24/09Nasdaq Hearing Panel Declares SouthWest Water in Compliance with Listing Standards
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 24, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel, by letter dated September 22, 2009, has notified the Company that it is again in compliance with NASDAQ listing standards due to the filing of the Company’s 2009 Second Quarter Form 10-Q within the time period previously granted by the NASDAQ Hear... 
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09/18/09SouthWest Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 18, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. With the filing of this quarter’s Form 10-Q, the company is current with its required SEC filings. As previously announced, the company completed a comprehensive financial review of prior period financial statements. Accordin... 
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09/10/09SouthWest Water Awarded 10-Year Services Contract Renewal with Texas' Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 10, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced a 10-year contract renewal with its long-term client Horizon Regional Municipal Utility District (“HRMUD”) in Horizon City, Texas. Under the new contract, SouthWest Water will continue to operate and maintain HRMUD’s water and wastewater systems and manage its meter reading, billing and collections. “SouthWest Water does an excellent job servin... 
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09/01/09Nasdaq Hearings Panel Grants SouthWest Water Stay of Delisting
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has granted the company a stay of delisting to allow it to finish work on its Form 10-Q for the second quarter of 2009. The Panel has granted the Company until September 30, 2009, to file its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. ... 
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08/26/09SouthWest Water Company Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 26, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. As previously announced, the company completed a comprehensive financial review of prior period financial statements. Accordingly, financial results for the first quarter of 2008 reported herein are restated and reflect adju... 
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08/20/09Gulfport Water Systems Receive Perfect Scores in State Inspection
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that four City of Gulfport, Mississippi, water systems that are operated and maintained by SouthWest Water are perfect, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health. After a rigorous inspection and evaluation of five systems, four earned a perfect score of 5.0 and one earned the second-highest rating of 4.7. “There is a lot th... 
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08/18/09SouthWest Water Launches Customer Centric Website
Enhanced Utility Customer and Contract Services Information LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2009-- Consistent with its ongoing efforts to enhance services offered to its customers and contract services clients, SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it has launched a redesigned website with expanded content. Located at the same URL ad... 
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08/13/09SouthWest Water Company Receives Nasdaq Notice Letter
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 13, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said that on August 11, 2009, it received a Nasdaq Staff Deficiency Letter indicating an additional basis for delisting of the company’s securities from the Nasdaq Stock Market as a result of non-compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5250(c)(1), due to the delayed filing of the Q... 
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08/12/09SouthWest Water Adds Two Directors to Board, Announces Corporate Governance Changes
-- Company Sets October 23 for Annual Meeting -- LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced the addition of two new directors to its board, Bruce C. Edwards and Kimberly Alexy, effective August 10, 2009. The company also set October 23, 2009 as the date for its 2009 annual shareholders’ meeting and September 11, 2009 as the record date for shareholders eligible to vote at the meeting. ... 
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08/03/09SouthWest Water Company Granted Extension from Bank Syndicate for Reporting 2009 Financial Results
Company to File Third Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q Today LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 3, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, said that it has completed an amendment to its credit facility with its banking syndicate to gain the additional time needed to file its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009. The amendment grant... 
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07/16/09SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 16, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.025 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on August 12, 2009 to stockholders of record as of July 27, 2009. SouthWest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services... 
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07/09/09SouthWest Water Company Reports 2008 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008. As previously announced, the company completed a comprehensive review of prior financial statements. Accordingly, financial results for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 reported herein are restated and reflect adjus... 
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07/09/09SouthWest Water Company Completes Comprehensive Financial Review of Prior Years' Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it has completed its comprehensive financial review. Restatement of prior period financial statements include the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007 and the quarters ended March 31, 2008 and June 30, 2008. The table below shows the restated periods’ revenue and net incom... 
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07/02/09SouthWest Water Company Provides Update on Filing of 2008 Form 10-K
Granted Extension from Nasdaq LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 2, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, said that it continues to work to complete its comprehensive financial review of prior periods. Accordingly, the company did not file its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K on July 1, 2009, the date set in its recently amended credit facility. The company said that it... 
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06/18/09SouthWest Water Company Completes Amendment with Banking Syndicate
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 18, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it has completed an amendment to its credit facility with its banking syndicate. The amendment cures existing events of default and grants the company until July 1, 2009 to file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and until August 3, ... 
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06/10/09SouthWest Water Company Provides Update on Filing of 2008 Form 10-K
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 10, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, said that it continues to work to complete its comprehensive financial review of prior periods. Accordingly, the company will not file its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K today, the date set in its recently amended credit facility. “We are close to completing the review and will ... 
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05/29/09SouthWest Water Company Completes Amendment with Banking Syndicate
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 29, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it has completed an amendment to its credit facility with its banking syndicate. The amendment cures existing events of default in the covenants and grants the company until June 10, 2009 to file its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 an... 
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05/27/09SouthWest Water Company Granted Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Hearing and Stay of Delisting
LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that the Nasdaq Hearings Panel has granted the company a Listing Qualifications Hearing, scheduled for June 11, 2009. The Panel has also granted the company a stay of delisting pending its broader review of the company's reasons for its late filings and plan of compliance at the heari... 
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05/14/09SouthWest Water Company Receives Expected Notice of Potential Delisting from Nasdaq
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said that as expected, it received a Nasdaq Staff Determination letter on May 12, 2009 indicating that the company's common stock is subject to potential delisting as of May 21, 2009. The company is not in compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to its failure to ti... 
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05/11/09SouthWest Water Company Delays Filing First Quarter 2009 Form 10-Q
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said it will file a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicating that it will not be able to file its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2009 by May 18, 2009, the extended due date of the filing. The delay in filing 2... 
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05/11/09SouthWest Water Company Receives $60 Million in Settlement of New Mexico Eminent Domain Proceedings
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 11, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it received $60 million from the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority in settlement of eminent domain proceedings involving the company’s subsidiary, New Mexico Utilities Inc. The settlement resolves all legal issues between the two parties, ... 
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04/30/09Southwest Water Company Announces Management Changes
Cheryl Clary Named Senior Vice President of Finance David Stanton Appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 30, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that Cheryl Clary, the company’s former chief financial officer, has been named senior vice president of finance. David Stanton has been appointed interim chief financial officer in addition to his role as chief operating officer. Both cha... 
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04/09/09SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES, Apr 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.025 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on May 5, 2009 to stockholders of record as of April 20, 2009. SouthWest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services, including water produc... 
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03/31/09SouthWest Water Company Provides Update on Corporate Developments
Bank Syndicate Grants Extension for Reporting Financials: Company Receives Nasdaq Notice Letter LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 31, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said that it has received an extension until May 31, 2009 from the syndicate of lenders for its credit facility with regard to reporting financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008. As a r... 
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03/16/09SouthWest Water Announces CPUC Decision in Southern California Rate Case
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 16, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) authorized a rate increase of $5.5 million, or 11% for its southern California utility, retroactive to January 1, 2009. The increase is due to changes in the utility’s cost structure as determined by the CPUC in its d... 
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03/13/09SouthWest Water Company Delays Filing 2008 Form 10-k
Provides Update on Restatement Process LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 13, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said it has filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that it will not be able to file its Form 10-K by March 31, 2009, the extended due date of the filing. As announced on November 10, 2008, the company said... 
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02/19/09SouthWest Water Company Granted Extension from Nasdaq for Third Quarter 2008 Form 10-Q Filing
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 19, 2009-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said that it has received an extension from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff until May 11, 2009 to report its financial results for the 2008 third quarter. On November 10, 2008, the company announced that it would delay the filing of its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Septe... 
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01/29/09SouthWest Water Company to Receive $60 Million in Settlement of New Mexico Condemnation Proceedings
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it has reached a settlement in the legal proceedings between the Company’s subsidiary, New Mexico Utilities Inc. (NMUI), and the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (ABCWUA). The agreement calls for ABCWUA to acquire the assets of NMUI in settlement... 
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01/05/09SouthWest Water Company Sells Wholesale Wastewater Business
Net Cash Proceeds of $2.8 Million LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2009--SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced the sale of its wholesale wastewater business in Texas. Net cash proceeds were $2.8 million. As previously announced, the company decided to divest its underperforming Texas-based wholesale water and wastewater businesses at the end of 2007. As a result, these businesses have been reflected as discontinued opera... 
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12/11/08SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 11, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.025 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on January 22, 2009 to stockholders of record as of January 7, 2009. "Each quarter since 1960, SouthWest Water's board has reviewed our dividend policy in light of current... 
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11/19/08SouthWest Water Company Provides Update on Corporate Developments
Bank Syndicate Grants Extension for Reporting Financials: Company Receives Nasdaq Notice LetterLOS ANGELES, Nov 19, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today said that it has received an extension from the syndicate of lenders for its credit facility with regard to reporting financial results for the 2008 third quarter, and as a result, continues to have f... 
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11/10/08SouthWest Water Company Delays Filing 2008 Third Quarter Form 10-Q
Company to Amend, Restate Prior Period Financial Statements; Postpones Investor Conference Call LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that it will delay filing its Form 10-Q for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 and has postponed its conference call scheduled for later today. The company said it is reviewing prior period financ... 
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11/03/08SouthWest Water to Report 2008 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Nov 03, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2008 third quarter financial results on Monday, November 10, 2008 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The ... 
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09/17/08SouthWest Water Company Appoints Geoffrey C. Ketcham to Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES, Sep 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that Geoffrey C. Ketcham has been elected to the company's Board of Directors, effective October 1, 2008. The appointment increases the board to 9 members, 8 of whom are non-employee directors. "I am very pleased to welcome Geoff to our board," said Mark Swatek, chief executive ... 
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09/16/08SouthWest Water Company Issues Boil Water Notices to Customers Affected by Hurricane Ike
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 16, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, issued boil water notices to customers who have lost water service or power due to Hurricane Ike. "We provide water and wastewater service to thousands of customers in the Houston region," said Mark Swatek, chief executive officer and chairman. "In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, our field crews are working diligently to get any im... 
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08/22/08SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 17, 2008 to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2008. SouthWest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment a... 
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08/11/08SouthWest Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 11, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the quarter, revenues increased 4% to $57.1 million from $54.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. Operating income declined to $3.4 million compared with $5.6 million in 2007. Income from continuing operations was $891,000, or $0.04 per diluted shar... 
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08/05/08SouthWest Water to Report 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 5, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2008 second quarter financial results on Monday, August 11, 2008 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by Th... 
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05/23/08SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 18, 2008 to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2008. SouthWest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and distri... 
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05/12/08ADDING and REPLACING SouthWest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- In the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, under Expenses, add the following row below "Services operating expenses": Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ 2008 2007 Services intersegment eliminations ... 
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05/12/08SouthWest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2008 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. For the quarter, revenues increased 6% to $50.8 million from $47.9 million in the first quarter of 2007. Operating income declined to $1.8 million compared with $3.1 million in 2007. Loss from continuing operations was $314,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to income from continuing operations of $840,000, or $0.03 p... 
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05/12/08SouthWest Water Company Reports Financials of Recently Purchased Alabama Wastewater System
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 12, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported unaudited and pro forma financial information reflecting the Riverview wastewater system purchased earlier this year. As previously reported, on January 31, 2008 the company completed an acquisition of the assets of a wastewater collection system and related wastewater treatment plant that services more than 12,000 residents in Birmingham, Alabama for $23.3 million (including $0.8 mil... 
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05/06/08SouthWest Water to Report 2008 First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2008 first quarter financial results on Monday, May 12, 2008 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time (4:00 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by Thomson... 
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03/17/08SouthWest Water Company Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported unaudited financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Full Year 2007 Results Primarily as a result of two non-recurring, non-cash charges, the company reported a net loss of $8.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2007, as compared to net income... 
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03/12/08SouthWest Water to Report 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results and Host Conference Call on March 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2007 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Monday, March 17, 2008 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the... 
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02/28/08SouthWest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2008--SouthWest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.06 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 18, 2008 to stockholders of record as of March 28, 2008. SouthWest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and dis... 
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02/21/08Southwest Water Company Completes $150 Million Expanded Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2008--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ: SWWC) today announced the completion of a new $150 million credit facility with a syndicate of nine banks led by Bank of America. The new five-year credit facility expires in 2013 and replaces the existing $100 million facility that was due to expire in 2010. Southwest Water expects to use the credit facility for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. "This new credit facility supports our p... 
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02/06/08Southwest Water Announces Acquisition of Birmingham, Alabama Wastewater System
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 6, 2008--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the acquisition of the Riverview sewer system and related treatment plant from the Shelby County Governmental Utility Services Corporation of Alabama for $22.5 million. "This acquisition represents an excellent opportunity for Southwest Water," said Mark A. Swatek, chief executive officer and chairman of Southwest Water. "The system currently services over 12,000 residents and is loc... 
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01/11/08Southwest Water Realigns Services Group Along Customer Lines
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 11, 2008--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that it has realigned its Services Group to better service the division's distinct customer groups, enhance efficiencies and generate cost savings. "This strategic realignment optimizes our Services Group's ability to serve its three core customer sets; the Texas Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), other municipal clients that we serve through Operations and Maintenance contracts, an... 
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12/14/07Southwest Water Company Increases Cash Dividend on Common Stock
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 14, 2007--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors has raised the company's quarterly cash dividend on its common stock to $0.06 per share from $0.0576 per share, representing the twelfth consecutive annual increase. The board also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65625 per share on the company's Series A preferred stock. Both dividends will be paid January 18, 2008, to stockholders of record on De... 
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12/04/07Southwest Water Appoints David Stanton as Chief Operating Officer
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the appointment of David Stanton as chief operating officer, a previously vacant position. "David's extensive knowledge of the water and wastewater business, as well as his expertise in the areas of business development, finance and operations, make him ideally suited for this new role," said Mark Swatek, Southwest Water chief executive officer and chairman. "I am confident that under... 
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11/09/07Southwest Water Company Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2007. For the quarter, revenues decreased $1.6 million to $57.4 million from $58.9 million in the third quarter of 2006. Operating income declined $2.5 million to $5.3 million compared with $7.8 million in prior year third quarter. Net income w... 
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11/01/07Southwest Water to Report Q3 2007 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its third quarter 2007 financial results on Friday, November 9, 2007 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 12:00 noon Pacific time (3:00 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by T... 
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09/25/07Southwest Water Company Selects Suite of Oracle(R) Software to Improve Efficiencies, Deliver Superior Customer Service
Leading Utility to Leverage Oracle Utilities, Oracle E-Business Suite, Oracle Database To Modernize Existing Legacy Systems REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oracle today announced that Southwest Water Company, a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, has selected a comprehensive suite of Oracle software to help streamline operations. Specifically, Southwest Water selected Oracle(R) Utilities Customer Care and Billing, ... 
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08/16/07Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES, Aug 16, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that its board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.0576 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 19, 2007 to stockholders of record as of September 28, 2007. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services including water pr... 
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08/09/07Southwest Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. For the quarter, revenues increased 1% to $55.0 million from $54.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. Operating income rose 12% to $5.5 million compared with $5.0 million in prior year second quarter. Net income was up 22% to $2.2 million, or $0.09 per d... 
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08/02/07Southwest Water to Report Q2 2007 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its second quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, August 9, 2007 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by T... 
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07/20/07Thomas Iino Elected to Southwest Water Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 20, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water, wastewater and public works services, today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Thomas Iino as a director. Iino, 64, fills the vacancy created by the departure of James C. Castle, who retired from the board earlier this month. "I am very pleased to welcome Tom to our board," said Mark Swatek, chief executive officer and chairman. "He brings strategic plann... 
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06/04/07Southwest Water Company to Present at Water Industry Conference
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today said that Mark Swatek, chairman and chief executive officer, will be presenting at the IncreMental Advantage Profiting in the Water Industry Conference on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. Mr. Swatek will provide an overview of the company, including its financial performance, unique business model and strategies for continued growth. The presentation is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. (Eastern Time) at The Harvar... 
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05/23/07Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.0576 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 20, 2007 to stockholders of record as of June 29, 2007. Southwest Water Company specializes in water utility operations, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and... 
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05/17/07Southwest Water Company Appoints General Counsel
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2007--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) has appointed William K. (Ken) Dix as general counsel, a newly created position. "Ken is well-versed in litigation management, contract negotiation, risk management and employment law," said Mark Swatek, CEO and chairman, about the appointment. "He has more than 20 years of in-depth experience and has proven to be an assertive contract negotiator as well as an expert in regulatory compliance, acquisi... 
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05/14/07Southwest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2007 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007. For the quarter, revenues declined 3% to $48.1 million from $49.6 million in the first quarter of 2006. Operating income declined 2% to $2.9 million compared with $3.0 million in 2006. Net income was down 20% to $614,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $772,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, in 2006. Weighted average ... 
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05/10/07Southwest Water Files for Extension to File First Quarter Form 10-Q
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) announced that it would delay filing its quarterly report on Form 10-Q and issuing the news release announcing the financial results of first quarter ended March 31, 2007. It also will postpone an investor conference originally scheduled for today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight time. The company said it requires more time to complete work relating to the recording of revenues at one of its operating u... 
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05/04/07Southwest Water Acquires Utility in Southeast Texas
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that it has acquired Diamond Water Company and Water Services, Inc., consisting of 14 water systems that serve approximately 7500 residents northwest of San Antonio. "This acquisition extends our footprint in the high growth area around San Antonio," said Mark A. Swatek, chief executive officer and chairman of Southwest Water. "We look forward to serving our new customers in this impor... 
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05/03/07Southwest Water to Report Q1 2007 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 10, 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 03, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its first quarter 2007 financial results on Thursday, May 10, 2007 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by Thomson/CCBN... 
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03/21/07Southwest Water Company Names DeLise L. Keim Vice President, Corporate Communications
LOS ANGELES, Mar 21, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the promotion of DeLise L. Keim to Vice President, Corporate Communications, responsible for designing and implementing the company's public, investor and employee communications plans. "DeLise has worked diligently in her role as Southwest Water's senior communications officer and made significant contributions to the company's success," said Mark Swatek, Southwest Water chief executive off... 
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03/16/07Southwest Water Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results
Full Year 2006 Financial Highlights: -- Revenues Rise 10% to $224.2 Million -- Income from Continuing Operations Up 28% to $9.3 Million -- Diluted Earnings per Share Reach $0.40 LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2006. Fourth Quarter Results In the fourth quarter of 2006, revenues increased 11% ... 
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03/08/07Southwest Water to Report 2006 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on March 16, 2007
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2006 year-end financial results on Friday, March 16, 2007 (before market hours). The company will host a conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The call, broadcast live over the Internet by Thomson/... 
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03/01/07Southwest Water Acquires Mississippi Utility
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that it has purchased North Mississippi Utility Co., Inc. which is comprised of five water and wastewater systems that serve approximately 800 residents in Desoto County, a growing area just south of Memphis. "This transaction augments our existing contract services operations in northern Mississippi and dovetails with our strategy of expanding into geographic markets with high popul... 
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02/28/07Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.0576 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 20, 2007 to stockholders of record as of March 30, 2007. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and... 
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02/16/07Charles W. Profilet, Jr., Named Executive Vice President of Southwest Water Services Group
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 2007--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) welcomes Charles W. Profilet, Jr., P.E., to the new position of executive vice president of the national utility management corporation's Southwest Water Services Group division, headquartered in Sugar Land, Tex., near Houston. He will be responsible for the division's operations, sales and marketing, focusing initially on increasing margins by improving customer service, contract compliance and trainin... 
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12/15/06Linda Griego Elected to Southwest Water Company Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2006--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors has elected Linda Griego as a director of the Company. Griego previously served as a board member from 2001 until earlier this year when she resigned for personal reasons. She fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Peter Moerbeek in May 2006. Griego, 58, is a prominent Los Angeles businesswoman with extensive experience in the public sector. She s... 
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12/14/06Southwest Water Company Increases Cash Dividend on Common Stock by 10%
LOS ANGELES, Dec 14, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors has raised the company's quarterly cash dividend on its common stock by 10%, representing the eleventh consecutive annual increase. The board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.0576 per share on the company's common stock and a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65625 per share on the company's Series A preferred stock. Both dividends will be paid January 19, 200... 
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11/09/06Southwest Water Company Reports Third Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Net Income Increases 22% LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported improved financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006. For the 2006 third quarter, revenues increased 10% to $60.1 million from $54.7 million in the third quarter of 2005. Net income grew 22% to $3.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared with $3.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the third quarter 2005. Weighted average dilute... 
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11/07/06Southwest Water Appoints David Stanton as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 7, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the appointment of David Stanton as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development, a newly created position. "David's extensive knowledge of the water and wastewater business, as well as his experience in the areas of business development, finance and operations, will be of tremendous value to our organization," said Mark Swatek, Southwest Water chief executive officer and chairm... 
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11/01/06Southwest Water to Report 2006 Third Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on November 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2006--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2006 third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 9, 2006 (before market hours). The company will host an investor conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call, broadcast live ... 
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10/02/06Southwest Water Renews $6.6 Million Annual Services Contract
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the renewal of water, wastewater and public works operations contracts for the city of Gulfport, Mississippi. This is the second renewal for Southwest Water's Operations Technologies, Inc. subsidiary, which has been serving Gulfport's water and sewer, streets and drainage, and billing and customer service departments since 1999. The contracts are structured in a series of seven renewable ... 
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09/26/06Southwest Water Announces CPUC Decision in Southern California Rate Case
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 26, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously approved multi-year rate increases for the company's southern California service region. The decision authorized a rate increase of 6.4%, which became effective late last month, and represents approximately $3.0 million of added revenue on an annualized basis. Also approved were two additional rate increases that are est... 
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08/24/06Southwest Water Acquires Texas Utility
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 24, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the acquisition of a water utility in Austin, Texas. The utility serves approximately 400 residents on the south side of Austin. "Our Services Group continues to open doors for us to acquire water and wastewater utilities," said Mark A. Swatek, chief executive officer and chairman. "We have been operating this water system for more than 10 years, which put us in an excellent position... 
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08/18/06Southwest Water Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 18, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.0524 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 20, 2006, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2006. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; utility billing and c... 
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08/09/06Southwest Water Company Reports Second Quarter 2006 Results
LOS ANGELES, Aug 09, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. For the 2006 second quarter, revenues increased to $55.4 million from $51.3 million in the second quarter of 2005. Income from continuing operations was $1.8 million compared with $3.0 million in the second quarter of 2005. The decline in income from continuing operations was primarily due to one-time costs of $0.7 million for execu... 
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08/01/06Southwest Water to Report 2006 Second Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on August 9, 2006
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2006 second quarter financial results on Wednesday, August 9, 2006. The company will host an investor conference call later that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call, broadcast live over the Internet by ... 
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05/19/06Southwest Water Appoints Chairman, Vice Chairman; Announces Resignation of President/COO
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors elected chief executive officer, Mark A. Swatek, as a director and chairman of the board, succeeding Anton C. Garnier, who remains a director and was appointed executive vice chairman. Swatek was appointed chief executive officer of Southwest Water in April and took office on May 15th. The company also announced that Peter J. Moerbeek has resigned as a director... 
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05/17/06Southwest Water Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.0524 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 20, 2006, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2006. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services, including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; utility billing and collectio... 
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05/10/06Southwest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2006 Results; Revenues Increase to $50.8 Million, Net Income Increases to $0.8 Million
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. First Quarter 2006 Compared with 2005: -- Revenues increased 12.3% to $50.8 million from $45.2 million. -- Operating income doubled to $3.0 million from $1.5 million. -- Income from continuing operations increased to $0.7 million from a loss of $0.1 million. -- Net income was ... 
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05/03/06Southwest Water to Report 2006 First Quarter Financial Results and Host Conference Call on May 10, 2006
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2006 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, May 10, 2006. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call, broadcast live over the Internet by Thoms... 
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04/18/06Southwest Water Names Mark A. Swatek Chief Executive Officer
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 18, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) announced that its board of directors has selected Mark A. Swatek chief executive officer. Swatek, 53, will join the company in mid-May, succeeding Anton C. Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer, who has led the company for 38 years. "Mark Swatek brings a strong operating track record and more than 28 years of experience leading and managing companies in the water and wastewater industry," ... 
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04/11/06Stephen C. Held Named President, Southwest Water Services Group
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the promotion of Stephen C. Held to President, Southwest Water Services Group. Held, 55, assumes his new duties from Peter J. Moerbeek, who remained the operating segment president when he was promoted to president of Southwest Water Company in 2004. "During his 14 years with Southwest Water Company, Steve has shown himself to be a strong leader and team builder," said Peter J. Moe... 
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03/16/06Southwest Water Company Reports 2005 Financial Results; Revenues Increase 13%, Income from Continuing Operations up 56%
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported revenue and earnings for the year ended December 31, 2005. 2005 Financial Highlights, Compared with 2004: -- Revenues increased 13% to $203.2 million from $179.6 million. -- Operating income increased 61% to $18.1 million from $11.2 million. -- Income from continuing operations increased 56% to $7.3 million from $4.7 million. ... 
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03/10/06Southwest Water to Report 2005 Financial Results and Host Conference Call on March 16, 2006
LOS ANGELES, Mar 10, 2006 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2005 financial results on Thursday, March 16, 2006. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call, broadcast live over the Internet by Thomson/CCBN, can be ac... 
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03/09/06Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 9, 2006--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $0.0524 per share of common stock and $0.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 20, 2006, to stockholders of record as of March 30, 2006. The company noted that the common stock cash dividend is effectively unchanged from last quarter's cash dividend, after considering the impact of the 5% stock dividend distributed to ... 
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12/08/05Southwest Water Announces the Start of a $7 Million Annual Contract
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 8, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the start of a contract to operate, manage and maintain a water treatment facility in Burbank, Calif. The facility supplies approximately 30 percent of Burbank's daily water needs, a city with a population of just over 100,000. The contract is structured in a series of five renewable one-year increments, each valued at approximately $7 million. In addition to daily operation of the plant,... 
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12/06/05Southwest Water Company to Present At Water Investment Conference
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2005--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) will be among the featured companies presenting at the New York Society of Security Analysts' Water Investor Conference on Thursday, December 8, 2005. Anton C. Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer, together with Peter J. Moerbeek, president and chief operating officer, will provide an overview of Southwest Water Company, including its strong financial performance, unique business model and strat... 
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11/22/05Southwest Water Names Walter J. Bench as Treasurer
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 22, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) announced today that Walter J. Bench has joined the company as treasurer, succeeding O'Donnell Iselin who left for a position with another company. Bench, 54, brings more than 20 years of experience in domestic and international finance, treasury operations and risk management. His expertise includes cash management, corporate finance, acquisitions and divestitures, insurance, pension and benefit manage... 
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11/11/05Southwest Water Increases Common Stock Cash Dividend 10%, Declares 5% Stock Dividend
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2005--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors increased the company's common stock cash dividend by 10 percent, to $0.055 from $0.05 per share, and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.65625 per share on the company's Series A preferred stock. The cash dividends will be paid on January 20, 2006, to stockholders of record on December 30, 2005. In addition, the board declared a 5 percent common stoc... 
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11/10/05Southwest Water Initiates CEO Succession Process
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) has begun a CEO succession process. In yesterday's third quarter earnings conference call, Chairman of the Board and CEO Anton C. Garnier, 65, announced that, in accordance with prudent corporate governance practices, the company has retained an executive recruiting firm to begin a CEO search that will include both internal and external candidates. Garnier said, "Having been with Southwest Water for... 
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11/09/05Southwest Water Company Reports Strong Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 9, 2005--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today reported gains in revenues, operating income and income from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2005 compared with the same period in 2004. Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2005 Results, Compared with Third Quarter 2004: Revenues increased 4 percent to $54.7 million from $52.6 million Operating income grew 22 percent to $6.1 million, compared with $... 
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11/02/05Southwest Water to Report 2005 Third Quarter Results And Host Conference Call on Wednesday, November 9, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Nov 02, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its third quarter 2005 financial results on Wednesday, November 9, 2005. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and... 
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09/20/05Southwest Water to Acquire Wastewater Utility; Transaction Expands Company's Presence in Alabama
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 20, 2005--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) has reached an agreement to purchase the Shelby County, Alabama wastewater system for $8.5 million. Both the Shelby County Commission and the Southwest Water board of directors have approved the transaction, which is scheduled to close within a month subject to customary closing conditions. The wastewater utility serves approximately 4,400 residential and commercial customers in a high growth area loca... 
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09/15/05Southwest Water Names James E. Mann as Controller
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that James E. Mann has joined the company as vice president, controller. Mann, 52, brings to the position more than 20 years of experience in financial management of rapidly growing mid-size and large companies in the service and manufacturing sectors. His specialties include SEC regulatory compliance, and he has experience with Sarbanes-Oxley documentation and reporting. Cheryl L. C... 
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09/14/05Southwest Water Company Aids in Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts; Restores Water and Wastewater Service to 250,000 Residents; Transports Emergency Supplies to Affected Staff; Establishes Matching Fund for Employee Donations
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 2005--Shortly after Hurricane Katrina tore through the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) launched efforts to assist more than 300 of its employees and restore essential water and wastewater services to a quarter of a million residents in the region. Through its operating subsidiaries, Operations Technologies and ECO Resources, Southwest Water provides contract operation, maintenance and management services in D'Iberville,... 
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08/12/05Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 12, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.05 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 21, 2005, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2005. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of operation, maintenance and management services, including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and... 
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08/09/05Southwest Water Company Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported record second quarter revenues, operating income and net income from continuing operations. A loss incurred on the sale of a subsidiary in June 2005 resulted in a net loss for the quarter. Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2005 Results, Compared with Second Quarter 2004: Revenues increased 18 percent to $51.3 million from $43.4 million Operating income grew 4... 
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08/02/05Southwest Water to Report 2005 Second Quarter Results And Host Conference Call on Tuesday, August 9, 2005
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its second quarter 2005 financial results on Tuesday, August 9, 2005. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet an... 
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06/30/05Southwest Water Company Sells Master Tek Subsidiary
LOS ANGELES, Jun 30, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that it has sold Master Tek International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary that provides utility submetering and billing and collection services for multi-family residential properties nationwide, to Minol USA for approximately $12 million. Southwest Water does not anticipate that this sale will have a significant impact on its ongoing operations. Southwest Water expects to record a pret... 
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06/02/05Southwest Water Company to Present at Water Investment Conferences
LOS ANGELES, Jun 02, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that Anton C. Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer, and Peter J. Moerbeek, president and chief operating officer, will present a company overview at the Wall Street Transcript's Investing in the Water Industry Conference on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at 10:35 a.m. EDT (7:35 a.m. PDT) at the Harvard Club in New York City. The company will give the same presentation at the Wall Street Tran... 
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05/16/05Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.05 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 21, 2005, to stockholders of record as of June 30, 2005. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of operations, management and maintenance services, including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment... 
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05/10/05CORRECTING and REPLACING Southwest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2005 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2005--In BW5504 issued May 10, 2005: Financial tables, Consolidated Balance Sheet Information, Current liabilities for March 31, 2005, should read: $32,855 (sted $32,390). The corrected release reads: SOUTHWEST WATER COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2005 FINANCIAL RESULTS Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. First Quarter 2005, Compared with First... 
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05/10/05Southwest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2005 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today reported its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2005. First Quarter 2005, Compared with First Quarter 2004: -- Revenues increased 18 percent to $46.9 million from $39.7 million. -- Operating income rose 59 percent to $1.5 million from $933,000. -- Net loss, after interest expense of $2.0 million, was $241,000, or $0.01 per share, versus n... 
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05/03/05Southwest Water to Report 2005 First Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on Tuesday, May 10, 2005
LOS ANGELES, May 03, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its first quarter 2005 financial results on Tuesday, May 10, 2005. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and ca... 
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04/19/05Southwest Water Grows in Southeastern U.S. with Acquisition of Novus Utility Services
LOS ANGELES, Apr 19, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) has increased its market presence in the southeastern U.S. with the acquisition of the business of Novus Utility Services, Inc., a water and wastewater contract services company based in Birmingham, Ala. Novus operates and maintains public, private and industrial water and wastewater systems and provides a variety of related services. "The Novus acquisition represents an important addition to our Servic... 
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04/11/05Southwest Water Company Promotes Cheryl Clary to Chief Financial Officer
LOS ANGELES, Apr 11, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that Cheryl L. Clary was promoted to chief financial officer, succeeding Richard J. Shields. Clary, 49, has been the company's vice president of finance since October 2004. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water chairman and chief executive officer, said, "Cheryl Clary's promotion to the CFO position completes a planned transition that began in November 2004 when Richard Shields informed us o... 
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04/06/05Southwest Water Company Completes $100 Million Expanded Credit Facility
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the completion of a credit facility with a syndicate of five banks led by Bank of America and Union Bank of California. The new $100 million, five-year credit facility replaces existing facilities of $50 million that were due to expire in 2006. Southwest Water expects to use the credit facility for general corporate purposes. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water chairman and chief executi... 
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03/17/05Southwest Water Subsidiary Wins Contract Awards in Georgia and Alabama
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 17, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that its Services Group subsidiary, Operations Technologies, Inc. (OpTech) won water and wastewater operations contracts in Forsyth, Ga., and Mobile County, Ala., as well as renewal of its contract in Canton, Ga. The three contracts add approximately $7.1 million to Southwest Water's revenue backlog. The 4.5-year Forsyth contract calls for OpTech to operate and maintain two water tre... 
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03/15/05Southwest Water Company Reports 2004 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES, Mar 15, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the year ended December 31, 2004, Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) reported revenues of $188.0 million, operating income of $11.6 million, net income of $4.5 million and earnings per diluted common share of $0.24. This compares with revenues of $173.0 million, operating income of $14.8 million, net income of $7.2 million and earnings per diluted common share of $0.47 for 2003. Weighted average shares outstanding increased by 20 percent ... 
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03/08/05Southwest Water to Report 2004 Financial Results And Host Conference Call on March 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Mar 08, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2004 financial results on Tuesday, March 15, 2005. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accesse... 
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03/02/05Southwest Water and San Juan Capistrano Dedicate New Groundwater Recovery Plant
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) and San Juan Capistrano, Calif., officially dedicated the city's new, $25 million Groundwater Recovery Plant at a ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 17. The event marked the completion of a two-year construction project, which Southwest Water managed through its subsidiary ECO Resources, Inc., and the company has begun a 20-year, $20 million contract to operate and maintain the plant. Comprising the dedicatio... 
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02/14/05Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 14, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.05 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 21, 2005, to stockholders of record as of March 31, 2005. The company noted that the common stock cash dividend is effectively unchanged from last quarter's cash dividend, after considering the impact of the 5% stock dividend distributed to sharehol... 
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02/10/05Southwest Water Company Reports Preliminary Financial Results for 2004
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 2005--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that, for the year ended December 31, 2004, it expects to report revenues of approximately $188 million, income before taxes of approximately $7 million and net income of approximately $4.4 million. The company noted that these preliminary results for 2004 are unaudited. In 2003, Southwest Water's revenues totaled $173 million, with income before taxes of $11.2 million and net income of $7.2... 
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12/16/04Southwest Water Company Declares 5% Stock Dividend
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced a 5% common stock dividend, payable on January 21, 2005, to stockholders of record on January 3, 2005. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water chairman and CEO, said, "In declaring this stock dividend, our Board of Directors reaffirms its confidence in the company's fundamental strength, as well as its desire to reward stockholders and to increase the number of shares available for trading.... 
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11/29/04Southwest Water Company to Present at NYSSA Investor Conference on December 2
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 29, 2004--Executives from Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) are scheduled to present at the New York Society of Security Analysts' 8th Annual "Investing in the Water Industry" conference on Thursday, December 2, 2004. Anton C. Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer, and Peter J. Moerbeek, president and chief operating officer, will discuss the company's fundamental investment qualities and strategies for continuing growth. The presentati... 
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11/09/04Southwest Water Company Reports Third Quarter 2004 Revenues and Earnings
LOS ANGELES, Nov 9, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today is reporting revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2004. The company is also updating its business outlook for the remainder of 2004. Third Quarter 2004 Summary, Compared with Third Quarter 2003: Revenues were $55.0 million, compared with $51.4 million. Operating income totaled $5.0 million, compared with $6.6 million. Net income ... 
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11/05/04Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.0525 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on January 21, 2005, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2004. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services Including water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; utility billing and collection... 
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11/02/04Southwest Water to Report 2004 Third Quarter Results and Host Conference Call on November 9, 2004
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will release its 2004 third quarter financial results on November 9, 2004. The company will host an investor conference call that same day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) to discuss financial results and operations. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can b... 
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10/28/04Southwest Water Adds Executives to Financial Management Team
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 28, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced the appointment of two new executives to its financial management team. Joining Southwest Water are Cheryl Clary as vice president, finance, and O'Donnell Iselin as treasurer. "Cheryl and Don bring extensive and accomplished backgrounds in the areas of finance, business development and strategic planning," said Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water chairman and chief executive officer. "T... 
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09/07/04William D. Jones Appointed to Southwest Water Board
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 7, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its board of directors, by unanimous consent, appointed William D. Jones to serve as a director. The board now consists of nine members, of whom seven are independent directors. Jones, 49, is president, chief executive officer and owner of CityLink Investment Corporation, a real estate investment, development and management firm. He serves as chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank ... 
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08/25/04Southwest Water Company Completes Public Offering of Common Stock
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced the completion of a public offering of 1,825,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $11.90 per share, generating total net proceeds to the company of approximately $20.7 million. The underwriters managing the offering were A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and J. J. B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, Inc. The underwriters have an over allotment option t... 
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08/16/04Southwest Water Company Announces Proposed Public Offering of 1.7 Million Common Shares
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 16, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that it intends to offer to the public 1.7 million shares of its common stock, plus up to an additional 255,000 shares to cover over-allotments, if any, under its existing shelf registration statement. The managing underwriters for the offering are A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and J. J. B. Hilliard, W. L. Lyons, Inc. A copy of the prospectus supplement and th... 
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08/13/04Southwest Water Company Dismissed from Water Quality Lawsuits
LOS ANGELES, Aug 13, 2004 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has dismissed Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC), its California utility subsidiary and other water suppliers in the San Gabriel Valley from water quality lawsuits originally filed in 1997. In its ruling, the Court found that the water companies had delivered water that met all state and federal drinking water quality standards, and that there was no basis for the plaintiffs' claims against them. "The ... 
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08/09/04Southwest Water Company Reports Increased Second Quarter 2004 Revenues and Earnings
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today reported higher revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004, compared with the same period a year ago. The company also updated its business outlook for the remainder of 2004. Second Quarter 2004 Highlights, Compared with Second Quarter 2003: Revenues increased 10 percent to $45.7 million from $41.5 million. Operating income grew 48 percent to $... 
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08/06/04Southwest Water Company Increases Cash Dividend by 10.5 Percent
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced a 10.5 percent increase in its quarterly common share cash dividend, from $.0475 to $.0525 per share. The company's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The cash dividends will be paid on October 21, 2004, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2004. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water chairman and chief executive... 
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08/02/04Southwest Water Company to Host 2004 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call on August 9, 2004
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) on Monday, August 9, 2004, to discuss financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2004. The company plans to release its earnings announcement earlier that same day. The conference call will be broadcast live over... 
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07/23/04Peter J. Moerbeek Named President of Water Partnership Council
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2004--Peter J. Moerbeek, president and chief operating officer of Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), has been named president of the Washington, D.C.-based Water Partnership Council (WPC) for 2004-2005. Formed in 2001, the WPC is comprised of companies that provide contract operation and maintenance services for water and wastewater systems. The organization's mission is to advance the cause of sustainable water quality in the United States... 
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07/16/04Southwest Water Acquires Texas Utility
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 16, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) has completed its acquisition of a Texas utility consisting of 86 water systems and 11 wastewater systems from Tecon Water Holdings, L.P. The approximately $63 million purchase price was paid by the assumption of approximately $18 million in existing debt and the remainder in cash. Southwest Water recently expanded its primary credit facilities by $30 million to provide additional liquidity in anticipation ... 
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06/04/04Southwest Water Company to Present at Water Investment Conference
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 4, 2004--Southwest Water Company (NASDAQ:SWWC) today announced that Peter J. Moerbeek, president and chief operating officer, and Richard J. Shields, chief financial officer, will present a company overview at the Wall Street Transcript's Investing in the Water Industry Conference on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. EDT (8:00 a.m. PDT) at the Harvard Club in New York City. The company will give the same presentation at the Wall Street Transcript'... 
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05/14/04Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.0475 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 21, 2004, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2004. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services: water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; public works services; utility billing and col... 
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05/11/04Southwest Water Company Reports First Quarter 2004 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 11, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today reported its financial performance for the first quarter of 2004. First Quarter 2004 Highlights, Compared with First Quarter 2003: Revenues increased 10 percent to $39.7 million from $36.1 million. Operating income rose 1 percent to $933,000 from $918,000. The company recorded net income of $18,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, versus a net loss of ... 
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05/04/04Southwest Water Company to Host 2004 First Quarter Financial Results Conference Call on May 11, 2004
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through utility ownership and contract operations, will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, May 11, 2004, to discuss financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2004. The company plans to release its earnings announcement earlier that same day. The conference call will be broadcast live over t... 
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05/03/04Southwest Water Company to Acquire Water Utilities in Texas and Oklahoma
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced signing a purchase agreement to acquire 87 water utilities and 12 wastewater utilities from Tecon Water Holdings, L.P. The approximately $63 million purchase price will be paid by the assumption of existing debt and the remainder in cash. Pending regulatory approval, the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2004. The Tecon utilities currently serve approximately 21,00... 
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03/29/04Southwest Water Company Completes Public Offering of Common Stock
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced the completion of its previously announced public offering of 1,400,000 shares of its common stock and the additional sale of 210,000 shares pursuant to the full exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option. The 1,610,000 shares were sold at a price to the public of $13.58 per share. Total net proceeds to the Company were approximately $20.7 million. The underwriters ma... 
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03/22/04Southwest Water Announces Proposed Public Offering of 1,400,000 Common Shares
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that it intends to offer to the public 1,400,000 of its common shares, plus up to an additional 210,000 shares to cover over-allotments, if any, under its shelf registration statement previously declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The managing underwriters for the offering are A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. A copy of the prospectus... 
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03/18/04Southwest Water Company Declares Cash Dividends
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 18, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.0475 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 21, 2004, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2004. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services: water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; public works services; utility billing and... 
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03/16/04Southwest Water Company Reports Record Revenues and Earnings for 2003
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today reported record revenues and earnings for 2003. 2003 Full Year Highlights, Compared with 2002: -- Revenues increased 32 percent to $173 million from $131 million. -- Operating income grew 37 percent to $15 million, compared with $11 million. -- Net income rose 20 percent to $7.2 million from $6.0 million. -- Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.4... 
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02/25/04Peter J. Moerbeek Named President And COO of Southwest Water Company
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2004--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced the promotion of Peter J. Moerbeek to president and chief operating officer. Moerbeek, 56, will remain president of the company's Services Group and a member of the Southwest Water board of directors. "During his career at Southwest Water Company, Pete has helped us deliver outstanding financial results," said Anton C. Garnier, chairman and chief executive officer. "He has developed an... 
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12/24/03Southwest Water Provides 2004 Business Outlook
LOS ANGELES, Dec 24, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today provided its business outlook for 2004, including increased revenues and profits. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water president and chief executive officer, said, "We have achieved strong revenue and profit growth in 2003, and while we will face challenges next year, we believe that both our Utility Group and Services Group will deliver organic revenue growth and higher operating income in 2004. We ... 
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12/08/03Southwest Water Company to Present at Investor Conferences on December 9 and 11
LOS ANGELES, Dec 8, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Executives from Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) are scheduled to present a company overview at two major investment conferences this week. Executive Vice President Peter J. Moerbeek and Chief Financial Officer Richard J. Shields will present at the New York Society of Securities Analysts' 7th Annual Investing in the Water Industry Conference on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:40 a.m. Eastern Time (7:40 a.m. Pacific). Anton C. Garnier, Southwe... 
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11/12/03Southwest Water Company Reports Record 2003 Third Quarter Revenues and Earnings
LOS ANGELES, Nov 12, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today reported record revenues and earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003, surpassing results for all prior quarters in the company's history. 2003 Third Quarter Highlights, Compared with 2002: -- Revenues increased 49 percent to $51.4 million from $34.6 million. -- Operating income rose 78 percent to $6.6 million, compared with $3.7 million. --... 
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11/10/03Southwest Water Increases Cash Dividend By 9.2% and Declares 4-for-3 Stock Split
LOS ANGELES, Nov 10, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced a 9.2 percent increase in its quarterly common share cash dividend, from $.058 to $.0633 per share. The company's Board of Directors also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The cash dividends will be paid on January 20, 2004, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2003. In addition to the cash dividends, the Board declared a 4-for-3 s... 
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11/04/03Southwest Water Subsidiary Wins Public-Private Partnership Award; Third Consecutive Year Company Is Honored
LOS ANGELES, Nov 4, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that Operations Technologies, Inc. (OpTech), a member of the company's Services Group, has won an award from the National Council for Public-Private Partnerships (NCPPP) for outstanding delivery of public works services in the city of Long Beach, Miss. The award is one of only five given by the NCPPP this year. The NCPPP said that a key to winning the award was documentation showing that... 
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10/30/03Southwest Water Announces Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2003 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES, Oct 30, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through contract and utility operations, will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern) on Wednesday, November 12, 2003, to discuss financial results for the third quarter of 2003. The company plans to release its earnings announcement earlier that same day. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water president and CEO, will be joine... 
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09/15/03Southwest Water Subsidiary Renews Contracts With Georgia Department of Corrections
WEST COVINA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 15, 2003--Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced that its subsidiary, Operations Technologies, Inc. (OpTech), has received a six-year, $1 million renewal of its water and wastewater operations contracts from the Georgia Department of Corrections. The renewed contracts, at Rogers State Prison in Reidsville and Lee State Prison in Leesburg, both in southern Georgia, were awarded after an open competition. Anton C. Garnier, Sou... 
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09/02/03Cash Dividends Declared By Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, Calif., Sep 2, 2003 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwest Water Company (Nasdaq:SWWC) today announced quarterly cash dividends of $.058 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on October 17, 2003, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2003. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services: water production, treatment and distribution; wastewater collection and treatment; public works services; utility su... 
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08/12/03Southwest Water Company Reports Increased Second Quarter Revenue and Earnings
WEST COVINA, Calif.— August 12, 2003—Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today reported increased revenues and earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2003. The company is also updating its business outlook for the remainder of 2003. Q2 2003 Highlights: Revenues increased 27 percent to $41.5 million Operating income rose 85 percent to $3.5 million Diluted EPS was $0.18 versus $0.16 in Q2 of 200... 
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07/30/03Southwest Water Announces Conference Call To Discuss Second Quarter 2003 Financial Results
WEST COVINA, California, July 30, 2003 – Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ), a leading provider of water and wastewater services through contract and utility operations, will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT) on Tuesday, August 12, 2003, to discuss financial results for the second quarter of 2003. The company plans to release its earnings announcement earlier that same day. Anton C. Garnier, Southwes... 
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06/04/0310-year, $30-Million Operations Contract Awarded to Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, Calif., June 4, 2003 – The city of Pascagoula, Miss., has awarded the Operations Technologies (OpTech) subsidiary of Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ), a 10-year, $30-million contract to operate its public works department. OpTech began managing water production and distribution, sewage collection and treatment, and other public works services for the Gulf Coast city's 30,000 residents on June 1, 2003. ... 
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05/29/03Southwest Water Company Completes $12 Million Private Placement of Common Stock
WEST COVINA, Calif., May 29, 2003 – Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) announced today that it has completed a private placement of 1,108,033 shares of its newly issued common stock for aggregate gross proceeds of $12 million. The proceeds of this financing are intended to fund working capital needs in support of the Company's growth strategy and for general corporate purposes. Commenting on the transaction, Anton C. Garnier,... 
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05/14/03Southwest Water Company Updates 2003 Guidance
WEST COVINA, California, May 14, 2003 – Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today updated full-year financial guidance for 2003, including an anticipated 30 to 35 percent increase in operating income over 2002. The company announced the update during an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 13, 2003. The call was broadcast live, and a replay is available here . Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water president and CEO, said, “Our ... 
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05/13/03First Quarter 2003 Financial Results Reported by Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, Calif.—May 13, 2003—For the three months ended March 31, 2003, Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) reported revenues of $36.1 million, operating income of $921,000, and a net loss of $149,000, or $.02 per diluted share. This compares to revenues of $28.2 million, operating income of $1.9 million, and net income of $1.2 million, or $.11 per diluted share, for the same period in 2002. Net income for the prior-year p... 
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04/29/03Southwest Water Announces Conference Call To Discuss First Quarter 2003 Financial Results
WEST COVINA, California, April 29, 2003 – Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) a leading provider of water and wastewater services through contract and utility operations, will host a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT) on Tuesday, May 13, 2003, to discuss financial results for the first quarter of 2003. The company plans to release its earnings announcement earlier that same day. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water pre... 
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04/24/03Cash Dividends Declared By Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, California, April 24, 2003 – The Board of Directors of Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) at a regular meeting on April 23, 2003, declared quarterly cash dividends of $.058 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on July 21, 2003, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2003. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services, including wat... 
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03/31/03Southwest Water Company Elects To Expense Stock Options
WEST COVINA, Calif. — March 31, 2003 — Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today announced that it has changed its accounting for stock options to expense the cost of option grants. The company adopted the fair value based method of recording stock options detailed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation . The Financial Accounting Standards Board has identified this as ... 
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03/20/03Southwest Water Company Corrects Cash Dividend Release
WEST COVINA, Calif. — March 20, 2003 — Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today announced a correction to its news release of March 18, 2003, announcing first quarter 2003 cash dividends. The correct first quarter 2003 cash dividend is $.058 per common share, which is equivalent to our fourth quarter 2002 cash dividend of $.061 per share, after considering our 5 percent common stock dividend effective January 1, 2003. The first qua... 
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03/18/03Cash Dividends Declared By Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, Calif. — March 18, 2003 — Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today announced that its Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $.056 per share of common stock and $.65625 per share of Series A preferred stock. The dividends are payable on April 21, 2003, to stockholders of record on March 31, 2003. Southwest Water Company provides a broad range of services, including water production, treatment ... 
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02/14/03Southwest Water Announces Financial Guidance for 2003
WEST COVINA, Calif. — February 14, 2003— Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ), has announced guidance with regard to anticipated revenues and operations in 2003. The company made its announcement during an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 13, 2003. The call was broadcast live, and a replay is available, on the company's Web site. Click here to hear the broadcast. Anton C. Garnier, Southwest Water president an... 
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02/13/03 2002 Revenues Rise 13%, Net Income Increases 9%, And EPS Gains 6% at Southwest Water Company
WEST COVINA, Calif. — February 13, 2003— Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) a leading provider of water and wastewater services, today reported 2002 financial results. Revenues were $130.8 million, up 13% from $115.5 million in 2001, and net income increased 9% from $6.2 million in 2001 to $6.8 million in 2002. Diluted earnings per share increased 6% from $0.62 in 2001 to $0.66 in 2002, after adjusting for a 5% stock dividend on Ja... 
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01/14/03Bonds Sold For $25-Million Water Treatment Plant Project for Capistrano Valley Water District
WEST COVINA, Calif. — January 14, 2003— Southwest Water Company ( Nasdaq:SWWC ) today announced accomplishment of an important milestone in its project to design and construct a $25-million reverse osmosis water treatment facility in San Juan Capistrano, California. Funding for the project is assured with completion on January 8, 2003 of the sale of tax-exempt, AAA-rated bonds, underwritten by Lehman Brothers and issued by the San ... 
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